High school romance books by trope

Angsty, emotional, messy, and unforgettable stories of first love

If you love the emotional, spicy high school romances of Ginger Scott, Jay McLean, C.W. Farnsworth, and Monica Murphy—to name just a few—you’re in the right place.

Each of these book recommendations delivers angsty first love drama, small-town vibes, and plenty of steamy moments to keep you turning the page.

Recommended for adult readers due to mature content.

He falls first

Craving a he falls first romance packed with longing and emotional tension? These reader-favorite titles deliver: Varsity Rulebreaker by Ginger Scott; All In by Bella Matthews; Fumbled Hearts by Meagan Brandy; The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott; The Art of Falling by Maya Hughes; Pirate Girls by Penelope Douglas; Reckless Souls by Nikki Cave; Wicked Lies by L.A. Cotton; and Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden-Mills.

Romance with heat

Looking for spicy high school romance to heat up your senior year? Check out these sizzling titles from some of the genre’s best authors: Addicted to Him by Monica Murphy; Off Limits by L.A. Cotton; Varsity Heartbreaker by Ginger Scott; Reckless Souls by Nikki Cave; All In by Bella Matthews; Lucas by Jay McLean; Fumbled Hearts by Meagan Brandy; Pretty Reckless by L.J. Shen; and Dear Love, I Hate You by Eliah Greenwood.