15 Celebrity Romance Books (Star/Famous Love)

Celebrity romance is a subgenre of romance fiction primarily around romantic relationships involving celebrities or famous figures. These books showcase fantasy and reality, offering us a glimpse into the glamorous yet complicated world of celebrities.

One or both main characters are usually celebrities, such as movie stars, musicians, athletes, or other well-known figures. Their fame plays a significant role in the plot. Their stories provide a peek into the luxurious yet demanding lifestyle of the rich and famous, including the challenges of maintaining privacy and dealing with the media.

Celebrity romance books have taken the literary world by storm, captivating readers with their irresistible blend of glamour, passion, and fantasy. As a fan of Hollywood, I have found myself drawn to these books, which offer a compelling escape into the lives of the rich and famous. In this article, we will explore the charm of celebrity romance stories, their rise in popular culture, and why readers like me can’t get enough of them.

15 Celebrity Romance Books (Star/Fan Relationship)

Celebrity romance books appeal to readers fascinated by the celebrity lifestyle and enjoy romantic narratives that offer escapism and a sense of realism about the challenges of fame. If you enjoy romance novels, celebrity romance books add an extra layer of fantasy to the mix. The idea of falling in love with a famous figure, with all its highs and lows, adds a unique twist to traditional romantic plots.

The celebrity aspect adds more drama and tension to the plot. Issues like dealing with paparazzi, maintaining a public image, and balancing fame with personal life can lead to intriguing storylines.

Most romance readers like to read celebrity/star/famous people romance. I also have a huge crush on some celebrities. So, I read many books with celebrity tropes, and now I will discuss the best 15 celebrity romance books for you. They cross over into other genres, such as comedy, drama, or thriller. This variety ensures that there’s likely a book in this subgenre that matches your tastes. Let’s begin!

1. To Love Jason Thorn (Love & Hate, Book 1)

This one is book one in the series. The story is about a girl (Olive Taylor) who fell in love with her brother’s best friend (Jason Thorn) when she was younger. Then Jason moves away because he’s 18 and becomes an actor. We fast forward to what our main character, all of us, is in college. Olive is the best-selling author in her new book. Everybody is obsessed with the book and excited about the movie.

Jason, from her past, is chosen to play the love interest on which she wrote the book based on. So they’re thrown back together, and it’s their romance. It is so cute that it has both brother’s best friend and celebrity trope. Olive thinks he’s way out of her league, and she’s traumatized because he knew she had a huge crush on him in the past.

Author: Ella Maise
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Contemporary Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

2. To Hate Adam Connor (Love & Hate, Book 2)

This is an enemy-to-lovers book. Our main character is Lucy, Olive’s best friend from book one. She ends up working as a literary agent for Olive. So she’s staying at their house and spies on the next-door neighbor, Adam Cooper. Adam is a single-dad celebrity actor, and he’s on the brink of divorce. So he’s in the process of divorce.

That’s why Adam’s a single dad who cares for his son a lot more. Lucy ends up spying on him and getting caught. That’s how their romance starts, and it’s super adorable. Adam misinterprets their meeting because she is spying on him, and it’s adorable. If you love the single-parent romance with a celebrity theme, you will love it.

Author: Ella Maise
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

3. Wilder (The Renegades)

Wilder includes in a sports romance recommendation. Our main character (Paxton) is part of the famous X Games group. They record themselves doing stunts. So, a lot of this book is about them on this yacht that is a study abroad program, and that’s what our main female character (Leah) is doing. Paxton is there because they are filming a bunch of their things and doing them worldwide.

It’s more of a cruise than a yacht. So they do dangerous stunts. But they do end up falling for each other. Paxton is very much the well-known hotshot celebrity on the cruise right now. If you like college romance, traveling, and sports, try it.

Author: Rebecca Yarros
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: Sports Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

4. After All

This is an age gap romance where our main character, Emmett Hill (celebrity), is thirty-eight, and Alyssa Martin is twenty-eight. They run in the same social circle, meeting at a friend’s wedding. Alyssa quits her job, and then Hill needs someone to date him because he is trying to come back and act.

Hill gets the role of a villain. But he used to be the golden boy actor. Now he has a villain role and needs to fake date someone to help his reputation. So they fake a date, and romance begins from there.

Author: Karina Halle
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Contemporary Women’s Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

5. Brooklynaire (Brooklyn Bruisers)

This is book four in the Brooklyn Bruisers series. Nate is a computer IT genius, and he has this company that he’s a millionaire now. Also, he owns the hockey team and falls in love with his assistant (Rebecca). At the beginning of the book, Rebecca falls on the ice and gets a concussion, and he has to help her.

They’ve been friends forever because she’s been his assistant forever. But Nate is a millionaire, so he’s got tons of money, and people recognize him as a celebrity. So try this one if you like the more understated star but someone with lots of money.

Author: Sarina Bowen
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Romantic Humor
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD

6. The Kingmaker (All the King’s Men)

This book is about a girl (Lennix) who is 17, and her mother’s a native American. Lennix goes out to protest the pipelines going in on reservation land, and she meets Maxim. Maxim’s father is why the pipelines are going there in the first place. But she doesn’t know that, and they meet in jail because they’re both arrested at the protest.

We fast forward to when they reconnect and flash forward even more when they’re adults. Lennix works in politics because she’s known as the kingmaker. On the other hand, Maxim is a very prominent figure in society. His dad is a huge company owner, and his brother is also heavily into politics. So, while they are not your typical A-list celebrity, they are well-known. It deals a lot with that and her feelings about it, so if you want a more diverse read.

Author: Kennedy Ryan
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Multicultural & Interracial Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

7. Moonshot

Our main character’s (Ty) dad is a pitcher for the Yankees. So, she always goes around with the team and feels like she’s a part of it. Then, this new hotshot celebrity player comes to play for the team. Chase Stern has a bad reputation, and he got kicked off of his old team because of his reputation. Ty’s dad warns her to stay away from him. But she doesn’t, and it’s so good.

There’s also a mystery thrown in here because we flash forward halfway through the book to later, and someone is killing off women every time. So, the baseball team loses its chance to go to the World Series. There’s a little bit of suspense run in very good. You will love this if you like the celebrity romance with the sports team and someone with a bad reputation.

Author: Alessandra Torre
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Sports & College Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

8. Scoring Wilder

This book deals with soccer, and our main character (Kinsley) is a celebrity soccer player. Liam is coming to coach this soccer team. Kinsley is 19 and is either already in college or in the summer before going to college to play soccer. She is playing for the Olympic soccer team. There’s an age gap. Liam’s well-known on the soccer field, and she likes him.

Liam also has a best friend on the team they talk about, and he’s rich and has a big house. All the other girls are hitting on him because it’s young girls in a hot soccer coach. Also, Kinsley does start playing games at practice, trying to get his attention.

Author: R.S. Grey
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: General Humorous Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

9. Work in Progress (Red Lipstick Coalition)

Thomas is a very successful author, and the woman (Amelia) who falls in love with him is a very socially anxious reviewer. Amelia is going out of her comfort zone to go to his signing. She doesn’t know what to do, and she finally says yes. Then it turns into a marriage of convenience novel because Thomas needs to get married to save his bad-boy reputation in society.

They end up falling in love, so it’s so good they end up helping each other write his book. I love celebrity romances with fake dating or marriage tropes because they have to keep up an image, and it’s always the bad boy image. If you like something about writing and an author, You have to pick this book up.

Author: Staci Hart
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Women’s Romance Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

10. Storm (Ashes & Embers)

This one is a rock star romance, and our main characters meet in the middle of the mountains. Evelyn gets lost from her and stranded, and Storm (rockstar) is there to save her. Then they get left in his car and snowed in for a weekend together. Evelyn has no idea who he is. She has a boyfriend, but she’s been stuck in this long relationship that is not going anywhere and not going into marriage.

Storm hasn’t proposed to her yet. It’s like seven years they’ve been together, and the musician she doesn’t know is a musician who says, You want to be with him. Evelyn gets angry, but they have chemistry. Then, she has to return to her real life and realize who he is. There is some cheating in here. If that is not your thing, don’t pick this up.

Author: Carian Cole
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Contemporary Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

11. Royally Screwed (Royally)

This is a book where the girl (Olivia) is a normal citizen, and the guy (Nicholas Arthur) happens to be royalty. Nicholas is on the path to becoming the king of his country. He’s in New York for business, and Olivia works at her dad’s coffee shop. They’re about to go under. The one thing that keeps them alive is their pies at the shop.

One day, Nicholas comes into the shop, and many people recognize him from his face because he’s a very famous celebrity, even in America. But she has no idea who he is, and they get into a pretty big tiff at the coffee shop. He’s obsessed with her from the get-go and wants to spend time with her after that one interaction.

But Olivia’s unsure about it, especially after discovering that he comes from royalty. The story progresses from there. It has the aspect of forbidden love because of royalty. You can’t marry somebody from outside of the country or not be royal from a different family in this world. So she’s off-limits for him in the aspects of his country.

Author: Emma Chase
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

12. The Baller

The story involves a famous football player (Brody Easton) and a sports journalist (Delilah). So the basic gist of this book is Brody’s douchey football player. Delilah’s a sports journalist who happens to go into the locker rooms after the games to interview a bunch of the guys, and she interviews Brody.

Brody thinks he’s the funniest person in the world and decides to drop his towel every time she’s interviewing him to distract her and make her look bad. He is also trying to get a rise out of her because he has a crush on her. But Delilah’s very serious about what she does and doesn’t want to let that affect her. That’s distracting as this story progresses from there.

Author: Vi Keeland
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: Contemporary Romance Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

13. Breathe (Sea Breeze)

This book deals with a girl (Sadie White) whose mother finds herself pregnant. It’s always been her and her mother growing up, and she almost looks after her mom. Sadie’s a senior in high school. When her mother becomes pregnant, she’s unable to work at her job when she gets into the later trimesters of her pregnancy. So Sadie decides to step up and take her mother’s place in her career, which she doesn’t know. But she knows she works in this vast mansion off the coast of Sea Breeze, Alabama.

So Sadie finds herself there. The owner of this house is none other than Jax Stone, who’s a superstar celebrity amongst teens. But she doesn’t even know who he is. When she finds herself in the mansion and sees him for the first time, he assumes that she’s some crazy fan who snuck in and she’s genuinely there to do work. But Jax likes her because of that. So they find themselves in this friendship and maybe more, and it progresses from there. This one is fun, especially if you’re into the whole rock star.

Author: Abbi Glines
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Teen & Young Adult Emotions & Feelings Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle

14. Until It Fades

The story is about a girl (Catherine) who is a single mom again. She works at a diner, and she’s tried to distance herself from her past life because she had a lot of issues growing up in high school. A lot of rumors were spread about her. So she lives her own life now. But one night, driving home from work, she passed a car on the side of the road that had been in a severe accident. She notices two guys in the front.

Catherine can’t even fathom retrieving it from the car. He’s completely stuck, but she thinks the other one can save. So she tries to drag him (Brett Madden) out of the car. Somehow, she manages to do it, and she does it right before the car bursts into flames, basically saving this guy’s life. Brett’s a celebrity who is a hockey star. In contrast, she doesn’t want her name in the news because she’s the one who

Author: K.A. Tucker
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Small Town & Rural Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

15. Real

The story is about a famous boxer (Remy) and a girl (Brooke) who will be his physical therapist. Brooke travels with him through all of his boxing meets. Remy is super broody and hates the world. Boxing is the only thing that keeps him going until this girl comes in. He has a lot of mental health issues and lots of things going on with him that she has yet to discover.

Being with him on this tour, she learns more about him. They have these struggles that they go through together, and it’s a sweet romance. You have the aspect of him being a celebrity and having a mental illness. If you like this, then try it.

Author: Katy Evans
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Sports Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

5 Books About Celebrity Falling In Love With A Normal Girl

“Love Unscripted” by Tina Reber – This book tells the story of Taryn Mitchell, a small-town girl who falls for Ryan Christensen, a famous movie star. Their unexpected romance is full of challenges as they try to navigate a relationship in the public eye.

“Starstruck” by Lauren Conrad – Written by a celebrity herself, this novel explores the life of Madison Parker, a reality TV star. The story focuses on her relationship with a non-celebrity, offering an insider’s look at the complexities of dating in Hollywood.

“Not Famous” by Matthew Hanover – This novel focuses on Nick Forrester, a rock star, who falls for Alli Conwell, a regular girl who doesn’t care for the spotlight. The story shows how they balance their relationship with Nick’s fame and Alli’s desire for a normal life.

“Catching Liam” by Sophia Bleu – In this novel, college student Jillian falls for Liam, a rising music star. Their relationship faces trials as Liam’s career takes off, and Jillian must decide if she’s ready for the challenges of being involved with someone famous.

“Famous in Love” by Rebecca Serle – This novel follows Paige Townsen, an ordinary girl who gets cast in a blockbuster movie and falls for her co-star, Rainer Devon. The story explores the blurred lines between show business and real emotions and the difficulties of a non-celebrity dating someone famous.

5 Celebrity Romance Manga

“Skip Beat!” by Yoshiki Nakamura – This manga follows Kyoko Mogami, a girl who follows her childhood friend and crush to Tokyo to support his dream of becoming a pop star. When he betrays her, she decides to enter the entertainment world herself for revenge, leading to various unexpected romantic developments.

“Full Moon o Sagashite” by Arina Tanemura – This story revolves around Mitsuki, a 12-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a singer to fulfill a promise made to her childhood love, Eichi. However, her dreams are hindered by her throat cancer, which is only curable through surgery that could ruin her voice. A twist of fate and magical intervention lead her to pursue her dream, and romance unfolds as she becomes a celebrity.

“Nana” by Ai Yazawa – “Nana” tells the story of two young women named Nana, who meet by chance and become roommates in Tokyo. One of them, Nana Osaki, is an aspiring punk rock star, and her relationships and romance with other musicians play a central role in the story.

“Kiss Him, Not Me” by Junko – This manga centers around Kae Serinuma, a fujoshi (a fan of male-male romance manga). When she suddenly loses weight, she becomes the romantic interest of several boys at her school, including a popular idol. The story covers celebrity romance with a reverse harem theme.

“S•A: Special A” by Maki Minami – This manga features students from extremely wealthy and influential families, giving it a similar dynamic. The story focuses on Hikari Hanazono and her competition with Kei Takishima, who is not only a top student but also part of a high-profile family.

5 YA Celebrity Romance Books

“Fame, Fate, and the First Kiss” by Kasie West – This novel follows Lacey Barnes, an aspiring actress who lands a major role in a zombie movie. While trying to prove herself on set, she also deals with tutoring sessions and an unexpected romance with a non-celebrity boy.

“This Is What Happy Looks Like” by Jennifer E. Smith – A story about a famous teen actor, Graham Larkin, who accidentally emails a small-town girl, Ellie O’Neill. They start a long-distance friendship, eventually leading to Graham visiting her town, sparking a sweet romance under the spotlight.

“Just for Clicks” by Kara McDowell – The book tells the story of Claire, whose life has been constantly documented on her mother’s famous blog. Claire begins to question her life in the public eye, especially when she starts falling for a boy who doesn’t know about her fame.

“A Star is Bored” by Byron Lane – Though slightly edging towards adult fiction, this novel suits older YA readers. It’s inspired by the author’s experience as a personal assistant to a famous actress. The story combines humor and heart in exploring the life of an assistant to a celebrity and the unique bond that develops.

“Open Road Summer” by Emery Lord – This book follows Reagan, who joins her best friend and country music star, Lilah Montgomery, on tour for a summer. Reagan finds herself falling for the opening act, a swoon-worthy guy with a bad-boy reputation.

5 Singer Romance Books

“Maybe Someday” by Colleen Hoover – This novel tells the story of Sydney and Ridge, a musician. Their relationship evolves as they collaborate on songwriting, struggling with complex emotions and moral dilemmas. Music is a central theme, deeply entwined with their romance.

“Thoughtless” by S.C. Stephens – The protagonist, Kiera, is torn between her longtime boyfriend and a sexy local rock star, Kellan Kyle. The book explores the challenges and thrills of a love triangle set against the backdrop of the music scene.

“Lick” by Kylie Scott – Part of the “Stage Dive” series, this novel follows Evelyn, who wakes up after a night in Vegas married to David, a rock star. What starts as an unexpected dilemma turns into a passionate love story filled with the challenges of fame.

“Idol” by Kristen Callihan – The first book in the “VIP” series, features Libby, who leads a quiet life, and Killian, a music superstar. Their worlds collide, leading to a passionate romance with the backdrop of Killian’s journey back to stardom.

“Sing” by Vivi Greene – This YA novel is about Lily Ross, a famous pop star, who decides to escape the media frenzy and heartbreak by spending a summer incognito in a small town. She meets a local guy there, leading to a summer of self-discovery and sweet romance.

5 Rockstar Romance Books

“Rock Hard” by Nalini Singh – Part of the Rock Kiss series, this book focuses on Gabriel Bishop, a former rugby star turned CEO, and Charlotte Baird, a timid office worker with a traumatic past. Their romance unfolds with the backdrop of the glamorous yet demanding world of rock and roll.

“Play” by Kylie Scott – This is the second book in the Stage Dive series and focuses on Anne, who finds herself in a fake relationship with Mal Ericson, the drummer of the world-famous rock band Stage Dive. What starts as a pretend romance quickly turns into something deeper.

“Vicious” by L.J. Shen – Although not strictly about a rockstar, this book focuses on the lives of the rich and famous. It’s the story of Emilia LeBlanc, who finds herself entangled with Vicious, a wealthy and influential man with a bad-boy reputation reminiscent of a rockstar persona.

“Backstage Pass” by Olivia Cunning – The first book in the Sinners on Tour series, this novel explores the passionate relationship between Brian Sinclair, a masterful guitarist, and Myrna, a psychology professor. The story combines the intense lifestyle of a rock band with a steamy romance.

“It Ends with Us” by Colleen Hoover – This novel, while not centered around a rockstar, deals with complex relationships and has a similar intensity and emotional depth found in rockstar romances. It’s a story of Lily Bloom and her tumultuous relationship with a neurosurgeon, which many readers who enjoy rockstar romances find appealing.

5 Celebrity Romance Books Kindle Unlimited

“Roomies” by Christina Lauren – This novel follows Holland Bakker, who marries the talented street musician Calvin McLoughlin to help him stay in the U.S. What starts as a marriage of convenience soon turns into a complicated but heartfelt romance.

“The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren – Although not a traditional celebrity romance, this novel involves Olive Torres, who ends up on her sister’s all-expenses-paid honeymoon with the best man, Ethan Thomas. The story presents a romantic comedy similar to celebrity romance dynamics.

“Underneath It All” by Kate Canterbary – This book is about a former teen star, Matthew Walsh, who falls for a schoolteacher, Lauren Halsted. Their story mixes steamy romance and emotional depth, set against fame and normalcy.

“The Idea of You” by Robinne Lee – The novel explores the unexpected and passionate romance between Solène Marchand, a 39-year-old divorced mother and art gallery owner, and Hayes Campbell, a member of a world-famous boy band. The story focuses on the complexities of age-gap relationships and life in the spotlight.

“Hollywood Dirt” by Alessandra Torre – Set in a small town, this book tells the story of Cole Masten, a Hollywood star, and Summer Jenkins, a resident. Their worlds collide when Cole’s movie production comes to Summer’s town, leading to an unexpected and fiery romance.

Last Words

In conclusion, these books have captured the hearts and imaginations of readers worldwide. With their irresistible blend of glamour, passion, and fantasy, they offer a chance to indulge in the lives of the rich and famous. Through their relatable characters and captivating storylines, they provide us with a sense of wish fulfillment and the belief that love knows no bounds. As long as there is a fascination with celebrity culture and a yearning for escapism, these books will continue to captivate readers and leave them craving more.

If you’re looking for your next captivating read, why not dive into the world of celebrity romance? Explore the lives of celebrities/stars and experience the thrill of falling in love with a celebrity. You won’t be able to put these books down!

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