Recs if you like The Long Game...

This handpicked list brings back the heart-fluttering nostalgia of early-2000s rom-coms-think flirty banter, iconic soundtracks, and heroines with way too much emotional labor but perfect hair. Whether you're nursing a breakup, dodging one, or just craving a little lighthearted love, these movies will deliver serotonin, drama, and maybe even hope. You want that "why don't guys do grand gestures anymore?" energy? This list's got you.

Every single Aardvark Book Club book pick since its inception. Updated monthly!

Romance books which just make you feel good while reading them. They have a happy end and good vibes overall. Maybe you enjoy reading them during the summer or when you need a little something to take your mind of things. They don't have very dark topic, though they don't have to be without a little conflict to keep you entertained. Feel free to comment so I can add more recommendations!

Football (soccer, if you must) romances.

one of the niche i love in romance (especially small town romance) of a new girl in town who moved into a new place out of nowhere, usually to run away from her past, dangerous exes, or generally just to start a new, better life.

millionaires/billionaires with emotional baggage and eyes for just one girl.

If you tell me a book has found family I will almost always read it. It's definitely one of my top favorite tropes. Leave recs if you want!

Books set in a small town

Who doesn't love a forced proximity romance? The tension it builds is often unbeatable. Here are my recs, and as always feel free to recommend more!

Yo queriendo elegir mi proxima lectura siendo un culo inquieto xd.

Sports romances. All sports

Niche-sports romances that play outside the hockey 🏒, football 🏈, basketball 🏀, and baseball ⚾️ realms

Note: there is YA in this list

I'm a sucker for a good rivals to lovers romance, so these are ones I've found and loved!

books that make me giggling and smiling all by myself