Boy-obsessed Romance Books: From Passion to Obsession
Romance books that revolve around boy-obsessed themes have been fan favorites for years. These books often feature a male protagonist who is either grumpy or broody but secretly harbors feelings for the female lead character. Furthermore, a playboy character may transform into meeting the right girl, while other stories may feature a regular guy who becomes immediately smitten with a girl.
Regardless of the scenario, there is an undeniable charm in a man who falls deeply in love with the woman of his dreams.
Boy-obsessed romance Books Heros are usually grumpy alphas who would go above and beyond for their love interest. One of the micro tropes within this trope is he hates everyone but her scenario.
Boy-obsessed Romance Books: Contemporary Romance
Johnny, Binding 13 by Chloe Walsh
Read if you like:
- High school
- Sports romance
- Found – family
- Epic love story
Noah, In a Jam by Kate Canterbary
Read if you like:
- Marriage of convenience
- Single dad
- Childhood friends
- Small town
Jacob, Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Read if you like:
- Fake dating
- Forced proximity
- Cinnamon Roll Hero
- Pen pals
Alex, People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
Read if you like:
- Friends to Lovers
- Second chance
- Slow burn romance
- Opposites attract
Joshua, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Read if you like:
- Enemies to lovers
- Office/Workplace romance
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Slow burn
Adam: Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
Read if you like:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Academic Feuds
- Only one bed
- She is fake dating his brother
Theo, Reckless by Elsie Silver
Read if you like:
- Black Cat x Golden Retriever
- One night stand
- Surprise pregnancy
- Reformed Playboy
Rye, Exposed by Kristen Callihan
Read if you like:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Rock Star Romance
- Enemies with benefits
- Strong heroine
Aaron, The Spanish Love Deception by
Read if you like:
- Enemies to lovers
- Fake Dating
- Workplace romance
- Opposites attract
Fox, Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey
Read if you like:
- Friends to Lovers
- Forced Proximity
- Small Town
- Pining
Lucian, Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
Read if you like:
- Childhood friends to Enemies
- Found family
- Small town romance
- Alpha heroes
Julian, Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher
Read if you like:
- Childhood Friends to Lovers
- Small town
- Forced Proximity
- Billionaire hero
Boy-obsessed Romance Books: Dark Romance
Christian, Twisted Lies by Ana Huang
Read if you like:
- Alpha Morraly Grey Hero
- Forced proximity
- Fake Dating
- Grumpy X Sunshine
Kyran, For the Fans by Nyla K.
Read if you like:
- Forbidden love
- MM sports romance
- Opposites attract
- Very spicy books
Nikolai, God of Fury by Rina Kent
Read if you like:
- College Romance
- Golden Retriever Mafia Heir
- Opposites attract
- Secret Romance
Tristan, The Predator by RuNyx
Read if you like:
- Enemies to Lovers
- Mafia romance
- Strong Heroine
- Found – family
Zade, Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
Read if you like:
- Stalker romance
- Morraly Grey Hero
- Enemies to Lovers
- Cat and mouse trope
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Read if you like:
- Both of them are serial killers
- Friends to Lovers
- Black Cat x Golden Retriever
- Rivalry
