Highest-rated Romance web novels, ranked by reader score.
Jamie, a softy who likes to grumble, is reeling from a stunning event in his small town. On top of everything else, his high school enemy Aiden Callahan is moving back home. The two haven't seen each other in years, but Jamie can tell that Aiden is keeping his own secrets - and that something about him is different.
River Onei · Romance · 854 ch
Some memories disappear. Others refuse to be forgotten. Sae's world is ordinary: school, music, quiet days, and the endless cycle of routines that never seem to change. That is, until he meets Haruka, a girl whose gentle smile and unwavering kindness slowly begin to transform the way he sees the world. Together, they share laughter beneath cherry blossoms, melodies that speak louder than words, and moments that feel as though they could last forever. But some stories were never meant to be remembered. As strange events begin to unravel reality itself, Sae finds himself questioning his memories, his heart, and the very existence of the person he cherishes most. Blossoms of the Forgotten Day is a heartfelt psychological romance about love, memory, grief, and the painful beauty of holding on when the world has already let go.
Simply No One · Romance · 23 ch
Hawk Helman has been exiled to the Mortal Realm to pay for his crimes he committed as the worst demon to ever exist, the Blood King. After a thousand years of loneliness and virtual isolation, Hawk meets Hero Grace, a new hire at Hawk's job, and his entire life, not to mention his whole universe, is changed with just one simple touch.
CE Washburn · Yaoi · 126 ch
Myself Daniel, as Do-yoon in this novel made a novel on my life. Shin Do-yoon never expected middle school to change his life. Quiet, withdrawn, and carrying more than he lets anyone see, Do-yoon arrives at Seorin Middle School two weeks after the school year has already begun. While everyone else seems to have found their place, he remains a stranger among familiar faces, trying to get through each day without drawing attention to himself. Then he meets Choi Seung-min. Seung-min is loud where Do-yoon is quiet, reckless where Do-yoon is cautious, and somehow manages to pull him into a friendship neither of them expected. What begins with a few ordinary conversations slowly becomes something deeper: two lonely boys finding in each other the kind of companionship they had been missing. But youth isn't only about laughter, friendship, and memories. Behind closed doors, Do-yoon carries problems no one at school knows about. Seung-min has struggles of his own. And as their lives begin to intertwine, the line between ordinary school days and the things they are trying to escape becomes harder to ignore. Some friendships change your life. Some years leave scars. And some moments stay with you long after youth has burned away.
Daniel_Voss · Slice Of Life · 8 ch
In the virtual world of [Epoch] history, myth, and legend merge into one impossible reality. Every player awakens the legacy of an ancestor, gaining their powers, memories, and titles. But Mir’s bloodline is different. His ancestor’s name is sealed. His title is hidden behind a curse. And unlike other players, Dobromir is forbidden from revealing the truth, even when he himself does not know what that truth is. Guided only by fragments of memories, corrupted titles, and a system that seems afraid of his bloodline, Dobromir must delve deeper into Epoch’s fantastic world to uncover the identity of the one who came before him. But the more he learns, the more he realizes that his ancestor’s history is not trapped inside the game. Somehow, it is connected to reality itself.
GuideofHeaven · Adventure · 17 ch
The Sun is dying, and there's no saving this world. Engineering grad student Gavin Daniels volunteers for experimental brain emulation technology--humanity's last chance to gain centuries of research time while only days pass on Earth. But the untested cradle connects him to something ancient: a galaxy-spanning competition called the Ascendancy, where Earth's survival is the prize. The rules are brutal. Earth is unrecognized, unprotected, and legally open for conquest. Win, and the planet gains galactic protection. Every victory captures alien technology to fuel humanity's desperate evacuation. Lose, and everything is forfeit. In a genre built on solo heroes grinding for power, Gavin and Earth's champions choose a different path: reincarnating the souls of Earth's dead as spirit-born warriors, building armies instead of going it alone, forging alliances with alien species, and refusing to treat war as a game. But those overseeing the Ascendancy aren't safeguarding peace--they're filtering threats. Culling potential rivals before they can rise. Can Earth's champions survive alien dinosaurs, and a universe that seems to want to crush them? Our only allies, a race that died on Earth before humanity ever took its first steps... Step into the cradle, champion, and find out. THE FIRST CRADLE - THE SECOND CRADLE - A LITRPG ADVENTURE
JE PAYNE · Litrpg · 40 ch
Aqua devoured the Supreme God of her world. For centuries, the tyrant had taken everything from her: her family, her teachers, her home, and eventually the entire elven race. Too many had died believing she would one day be free. So Aqua tore the Supreme God from his throne and brought his civilization down with him. But his divinity did not die. It became hers instead, transforming Aqua into the very thing she had spent centuries fighting against. A goddess. Then a rift cast her into another world, one filled with too many gods... And living elves. *** - Slow-burn f/f romance - Overpowered female elven protagonist - Divine politics - Time manipulation - Cosmic threats - Kingdom building Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Okram333 Join the Discord community: https://discord.gg/FKE5BeWYWc
Okram · Fantasy · 195 ch
(Undergoing Rewrite) “I want to live too...” Those were the last words he uttered before being left behind, torn apart by the fallen. Yet betrayal, anger, and frustration were not the deepest emotions he felt. Not even the pain of being ripped apart, flesh by flesh. It was clarity, much like his name. Lucid understood then that maybe, just maybe, he had spent his life the wrong way. Perhaps, in his next life, he would have better luck. However, Lucid awakens in a strange purple forest that feels both foreign and strangely familiar, against all odds he had survived. Yet his face is hidden behind a peculiar fog that seems mysterious. Suddenly a voice chimes inside his head, a beautiful, elegant voice. A voice that seems to belong to a long-fallen deity named Alice. But upon realization, she is just as lost as he is. She cannot remember her own past, and yet, she carries a hope he himself lacks. Alice guides him forward through the scattered realms, and as they journey together, Lucid may be the only thing capable of restoring this fallen deity to her former divinity. And in return, she may be the only one capable of leading him home. Or perhaps fueling the twisted desire buried deep within him. Revenge... After all, he has not forgotten... What to Expect 🃏Slow-burn 💮Transmigration, Isekai and fantasy 🃏An overpowered protagonist forced through brutal struggle and grit 💮Heavy moral conflicts, difficult choices, and the weight of duty 🃏A consistent main cast that grows and supports one another 💮Mystery-driven worldbuilding 🃏Character-focused progression 💮Subtle romance 🃏AI opening chapter illustrations Schedule: 5 chapters on Tuesday 5 chapters on Saturday Patreon Daily release schedule General Author Linktree https://linktr.ee/Cr1msonLight
CrimsonL1ght · Fantasy · 340 ch
The story began between two prodigies from different backgrounds and may have evolved into something more... Yuri Yoshima, a 16-year-old 2nd-year high schooler with a good reputation. A valedictorian made her popular in academics. A Musical Muse, known for her talented and virtuosic musical abilities, with her flawless, gorgeous, unignorable appearance that made many boys in the school fall in love with her. A student council president. A girl who excels in some sports. And among all... She's a "Major". Behind all of that, she was known for her ego and fear of losing the spotlight despite being angelic and respectful. Jiro Arashi, a 17-year-old 2nd-year high school student who appears to be an average, calm, and introverted "D" student, has quietly been under pressure, dealing with tensions and an unfair school system and treatment since the middle school era, which affects him deeply. Yet his musical abilities made him push himself beyond his limits, a payback for his negatives.
Akai Mara · Romance · 7 ch
“Spread your legs for me until your husband wakes up.” I barely have time to breathe before I’m pressed against the office door. His fist tightens in my hair, and his other hand hikes my skirt up without hesitation, like this was always going to happen. His lips hover at my ear, his voice quiet and deadly. “Six months, Elena,” Damian murmurs, knuckles brushing the inside of my thigh. “For six months, my brother will get your name, and I get your body. Fair, isn’t it?” I should push him away. I should scream until someone hears me. I should be thinking about my husband lying in a hospital bed, machines breathing for him. Instead, my fingers clutch my husband’s brother’s shirt, and I hate that my body responds before my mouth can find the word no. Because in a world built on blood and betrayal, the only man who’s ever looked at me like I was more than a decoration is my husband’s much younger brother. I’m Elena Vitale, 38, wife of a powerful mafia boss now clinging to life in a coma and somehow, I'm the one left holding an empire I never wanted. And the only person ruthless enough to help me hold it together is Damian Vitale. At 26, he’s the black sheep of the family… an exiled hacker who built his own ruthless syndicate from nothing but resentment, genius, and an obsession with me that began when he was nineteen. Our deal is brutally simple. He’ll protect my husband’s empire. He’ll hunt the traitor who put a bullet in his brother’s chest. And in exchange, I’ll give the devil everything he’s craved for years. My body. My surrender. My soul… until the day my husband opens his eyes.
PayalSinghRajput · Romance · 18 ch
Xian died uncovering a hidden route in Rozenfall: Romance and Ruin, a fantasy academy dating sim game, neglecting himself in hopes of reaching the game's doomed villainess. He soon found himself before mysterious entities who were impressed by the dedication that led to his demise. As punishment disguised as a reward, they cast him into the very game world he had obsessed over, tasking him with reaching its so-called True End. Awakening in the very scene he had finally uncovered, Xian stands before the villainess he had been trying to save. Only for her to order his execution. His new life ended as soon as it began. But as if it were a cruel joke, he opened his eyes once again, standing before the very same villainess who wanted him dead. Equipped with the knowledge he accumulated through countless playthroughs, Xian has no intention of following any ending imposed by either the game or the mysterious entities. Instead, he'll pursue what no one had ever achieved in the game, an ending where none of the heroines he cherished are left behind, especially the untouchable villainess. But the moment he awakened on the villainess' route, Xian realized he wasn't walking the path of the game's protagonist anymore. Every decision now led to outcomes he had never seen in the game. A blessing in disguise is too good to be true, and what you deem happiness, others may deem madness. What to Expect Fantasy academy with mystery, politics, and action. A protagonist who succeeds through preparation, deduction, and planning. Character-driven romance with multiple heroines. Long-term foreshadowing and planned payoffs. Progression where every victory comes with consequences. Updates will roughly be 1 to 2 chapters a week past chapter 40
Yuzai_Rearu · Fantasy · 59 ch
Nine billion souls. Every species on Earth. One final, desperate Hail Mary. For three decades, an AI has tried to engineer a peaceful coexistence between humanity and Earth after preventing a human-caused extinction level event. Put into stasis, humans have all been living in a simulation. Every single test failed, poisoned by human greed, class warfare, and systemic exploitation. Now, the AI is pulling the plug, locking each of the remaining population into an interspecies territorial death game. Clark didn't ask to be drafted into the swarm, but it was another Monday morning to him. He had just finished his internship, only to find himself trapped inside a supermega world in a cyberpunk insect hive where basic survival requires mindless work and resisting mind-control broadcasts. He realizes quickly that the only way out is up, but three queen bees with some very human tendencies stand in his way to get to the top. To keep himself from becoming a plaything or worse, Clark needs to use all three of his now-separated brains to survive. After finding Aria, a reserve queen forced to work as a regular worker, and her two dysfunctional sisters, together they must build a plan in secret, and collect more allies. They have three months before the first Territorial Expansion of their shard happens, and they need to take down the three queens before the time runs out! Welcome to the hive. Try not to die on your first coffee break. {P.S. There is no sex described or anything like that. All scenes fade to black. Also, Art of cover was done with Midjourney because I am poor. If the book does good, I will pay for a cover.} In this book, you will find: 1. BEES! Bees and honey are a huge theme in this book, so there will be tons of fantasy varieties made from plants from earth, modified versions, and a few fantasy ones! 2. Animal accurate traits converted into human-sized interactions. This will lead to some very strange things!(Not all will be perfect, but I will do my best) 3. Swearing. There is a bit of cursing, but I try not to drown the book in it. 4. All kinds of humor in the book, but mostly cynical. 5. Harem. Yes there will be a harem, but it is very slowly and naturally built, but more like Release That Witch, where he only has one romantic relationship. 6. Grimdark. While there is a lot of humor, the book still has death and misery, but anything uncomfortable is glossed over. Humans are like the shades of colors in rainbows, and not all are bright. 7. System Menus. There are some, but I don’t use stat pages, and try to use them sparingly or gloss over things that aren’t important and just explain quickly in narration. My system is a bit different than most, but similar in the ways that count. 8. Pop-Culture YOU TO DEATH! Lol, I love pop-culture! So, unlike my book, Epic of Bees, you won’t find many puns, but there will be a ton of references to pop-culture, mythology, Canadian terms, and real world stuff! 9. Romance. There will be some romance, and emotional scene through character building of each of the character since the are all so dysfunctional. 10. Fighting vs Negotiating. There will be lots fighting, epic battles, and wars, but it is very slow at first. Most of the first book is building a team to get ready to challenge the queens, so expect a lot of interaction and world building at the start.
Magic · Litrpg · 35 ch
Taavi has spent most of his life learning what it means to belong nowhere. Half-Elf and half-Human, he is despised by both races. After years of captivity and abuse, he has learned to survive by keeping his head down and expecting nothing from anyone. Enslaved by General Arkros in the Kingdom of Aterion, he survives by following his master’s every command, knowing that obedience is his only protection from hatred and persecution. But when Taavi falls into a trap, he is thrust into a dangerous situation far beyond his control. With new threats closing in and his fate hanging in the balance, Taavi must find the courage to break free from the path chosen for him and discover a strength he never knew he had.
Nica Satter · Fantasy · 5 ch
Pulled from the River of Souls by a goddess, I’m given a choice: become her champion and defeat the enemy, or cease to exist. A second chance at life. Sounds simple, right? Yeah—no. The goddess is hiding something. The power I asked for? Not what she gave me. It was supposed to save my life, now it takes them. Yeah, that’s going to have consequences. My first friend? A Fae creature with secrets she’s too stubborn to tell, burdened by a past she regrets, and a punishment keeping her trapped between who she is, and who she used to be. Together we’ll fight, survive, and perhaps change things, and one another, if we live long enough. As we travel a world that doesn’t trust champions or Fae, the truth about the goddess’ struggle begins to unravel. I wasn’t brought here to save this world. I was brought here for something else entirely. This is an isekai romantasy, a tale about second chances and forgiveness, found family and the bonds that keep people together. It’s also about a fish out of water MC stumbling his way from one potential disaster to the next and the FMC who fights at his side. WHAT TO EXPECT : NO harem A romance integral to the plot Spice, mild to heavy, beginning in Vol 2 2 POVs Dialogue heavy, with fun banter Pulpy-style prose Updates M/W/F, large backlog, 60k+ new words/month.
ajjohnsen · Fantasy · 115 ch
I failed to save the world. And ever since then, I’ve been living in a forgotten corner of it. It’s been a long time... Now, the world has changed - and I have no idea what awaits me beyond this place. I am Rowan. I have crossed the boundaries of mortality, magic, and existence. I have witnessed the end of a world and survived what should have been the end of me. But surviving the end is not the same as finding a reason to keep going. The world has moved on. Now, it is time to discover what comes next.
FLASHY · Fantasy · 43 ch
Veil of Ashes is a slow-burn, character-driven novel about survival, growth, and found family in a world rebuilt from ruins. When strangers arrive, Jo must navigate the fragile line between trust and danger, all while learning to love herself in a place that often feels unloving. Every choice carries the weight of life or death. This is a tale of resilience and connection — of fighting to reclaim hope and rebuild a life worth living. For mature readers: adult themes, strong language, and open-door romance.
Mattie Caird · Sci Fi · 11 ch
Luca West has everything: the fame, the fans, the flawless image Fisher Group built for him. What nobody knows is the price he's still paying for it — and he intends to keep it that way. Then his manager brings in an intern. Noelle Auclair isn't here for the glamour. She's spent years quietly obsessed with one question: how does a man like Luca West get made? Her thesis depends on getting close enough to find out. She just never planned on him deciding, the moment he sees her, that she's a spy sent to destroy him. He wants her gone. She needs to stay. And neither of them expected the two of them figuring out the truth about the other would feel like anything but war. A slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance set behind the glass walls of the entertainment industry's most ruthless empire — where every smile is a performance, and the one person who sees through his isn't supposed to be looking at all.
ccmaker · Romance · 14 ch
Stars are disappearing, and nobody remembers they ever existed. Across the universe, entire stars vanish without a trace. No explosions, no warnings. One night, they are there. The next, the sky looks as though they never existed at all. Far above an endless sea of clouds, a boy named Kael spends his nights drawing the stars. He doesn't know why he does it, only that he feels an odd sense of loss whenever he looks at the sky. Then one night, he watches a star disappear, and a strange thought crosses his mind. He has seen this happen before. Kael doesn't understand the dreams that follow, the strange symbols that keep appearing in his drawings, or why a mysterious girl seems to know more about him than she should. But as the Silent Rift, an ancient scar in the fabric of reality, begins to stir after centuries of silence, he finds himself caught in something far bigger than he can imagine. Somewhere beyond the stars, forgotten beings are beginning to awaken. The Thirteen Primordial Fragments hold secrets tied to the very beginning of existence, while an entity known only as ZERO watches events unfold from the shadows. And somehow, Kael is connected to all of it. The more he searches for answers, the more he begins to question his own memories, his identity, and the world around him. Because if the universe is truly being erased, then why does it feel as though it is trying so desperately to forget him? And what will happen when it finally remembers?
ZyKzin · Adventure · 87 ch
I know what you are thinking. Seriously, ANOTHER WEREWOLF love story!? Now before you trash this on a "Do-not-even-bother" list, read this description. It is not just a werewolf story. This is a story of a lone female werewolf who thought she could live her life in Northern Ireland unbothered by others, living every day either working or watching her Wheel of Fortune on the boxed television. Until one day, a handsome radio host with lots of tattoos crashed into her life like a bulldozer. Her bachelorette lifestyle in peril now that she has a pretty man following her around like a second shadow. Will she fall victim to her primal desires? Or stay alone forever? And is he a Sith Lord? He's not, but he could be anything else!?
Mic_Mac_Roni · Comedy · 7 ch
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