5 Best Fantasy Romance Books To Escape Reality From Stephenie Meyer, Lauren Jackson, And More

Twilight, as a book, has been one of the best sellers and revolves around the life of 17-year-old Isabella Swan, who relocates to Washington to live with her father, where she expects that her new life will be as dull as the town. In a mysterious way, she falls for Edward Cullen, who is also a vampire. She, in a strange way, starts feeling attracted towards him, although his hostility makes her feel almost physically ill. Bella soon discovers Edward's secret: he and his family are vampires. Their forbidden romance starts to blossom, fraught with danger as Edward struggles to control his thirst around Bella, and they face threats from other vampires. The novel by Stephenie Meyer explores themes of first love, supernatural allure, and the challenges of an unconventional relationship.

Dark Lover by J.R. Ward plunges its readers into the hidden world of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, an elite group of vampire warriors sworn to protect their race from the Lessening Society, human-like foes who prey on vampires. In the story, Wrath, the blind, is the immensely powerful leader of the Brotherhood, finds himself drawn to Beth Randall, who is a half-human and half-vampire woman. But the twist is that she is unaware of her true heritage. As Beth undergoes her perilous transition into a full vampire, Wrath must overcome his reclusive nature to guide and protect her. This book also navigates a dangerous world filled with ancient laws, intense passion, and brutal warfare, which makes it one of the best fantasy romance books for escapism. 

Fifty Shades is one of the most popular romantic fantasy series of all time, which was also adapted into a trilogy of movies starring Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson. This book by E.L. James has been the #1 bestselling trilogy. The Fifty Shades trilogy follows the intense and unconventional romance between Anastasia Steele, a shy English literature student, and Christian Grey, a powerful and enigmatic billionaire. The first series establishes their initial dynamic, while Fifty Shades Darker delves into the complexities of Christian's past trauma and tries to move towards a more committed bond, which makes them one of the finest fantasy romance books for adults. Fifty Shades Freed concludes their story with marriage and their life together. However, the struggles do not end here.

Belladonna is a dark fantasy novel set in a gothic, atmospheric world. This book by Adalyn Grace introduces Signa Farrow, an orphan cursed who has the superpower to see and interact with Death. Having lived in the houses of the rich and powerful, where she has unknowingly brought misfortune to her families, she is sent to live at Thorn Grove, the ancestral home of an old, rich family, the Hawthorns. At Thorn Grove, Signa discovers that a matriarch of the family has just died suddenly, and now other family members are becoming unwell as the mystery of untimely deaths begins to build. As Signa attempts to discover the truth behind the deaths in the family, she arrives at an unlikely and dangerous agreement with Death, who becomes both her mentor and uneasy love interest, as well as encouraging her to accept her bond with the spectral world.

Die For You is a contemporary romance novel about two childhood best friends, Ella and Noah, who have always had an extraordinary bond that was incredibly unique. After years of separation from each other, due to a tragic accident that changed their lives forever, they cross paths once again. The novel will focus on the past trauma they suffered, their unspoken feelings towards one another, and the difficult process of healing and forgiveness. Once they are able to connect again, Ella and Noah have to discover the secrets and shame that kept them apart, and figure out if the deep love they have is strong enough to fight through the hurt and obstacles of their past, so they can build a future together, which makes it one of the top rated fantasy romance novels of all times.