Recs if you like Practice Makes Perfect...

do you hate unnecessary heartache from couples deciding against all reason to breakup just to get back together two pages later? you're in the right place! all these books are safe from the third act breakup trope, but that doesn't mean they don't have angst and conflict!

greatly inspired by @beanchambers on tiktok

feel free to suggest books in the comments!

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.

Books with pink covers!

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!

the perfect books for curling up in bed with your comfort food and reading the entire day

i hope that you absolutely CONQUER this list and have fun while doing so☺️

Clean and closed door romance

There's nothing I love more than some silly reason for one character to need dating lessons (or spicy ones!)

bodyguards, knights & royal guards

From sweet & swoony to undeniable heat, these books will have you kicking your feet and blushing at all the right moments. Banter, longing, tension, and MMCs who mean it — prepare for maximum squealing.

clean or closed door romances that will have you giggling and kicking your feet

Romance books featuring meaningful mental health and neurodivergent representation, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and more. Because every kind of mind deserves butterflies and a happily ever after.

aka, romance with fake something; either fake dating, arrangement, or marriage.

'fake' here can mean either: arranged, forced, contract, convenience and many more

for those who want a color specific reading challenge

some of these are my favourites that make me scream, giggle, hit myself with a pillow and so much more

My absolute fav trope in the world!!! because nothing hits harder than the slow burn, the pining, the “we’ve always been just friends” until suddenly one touch changes everything 😭💌 Like… the history, the comfort, the way they already know each other’s hearts, it just makes the romance 10x more swoony.

There’s just something about small town romances — the charm, the cozy streets, the way everyone knows everyone. They’re warm, nosy, and full of little traditions that make you wish you could move there yourself. Pro tip: pair your reading with some ASMR (rain sounds, café chatter, crackling fireplaces) and it instantly doubles the coziness

No Valentine? No Problem.

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Here are some romances that make you swoon & giggle.

Books with pink cover