If you look for these elements in your favorite books, this list of the best mystery romance books is a great place to find your next read. Here, I’ve rounded up 15 of the best books that feature both strong mystery and romantic elements. Some of the novels on this list are mystery novels with strong romantic subplots, while others are romance novels with mystery elements. Also included are novels with a mystery hook and romantic subplot that also include elements from other genres like fantasy. Never again will you have to ask yourself, “Should I read a mystery or a romance novel?” Unless, of course, the answer is, “A little of both.” Once you’ve looked through these recommended mystery romance books, you can find more genre-bending mysteries through this guide to the best fantasy mysteries — a fun sub-genre with picks that range from cozy to suspenseful. Looking for more mystery recs? Check out this list of the best sunshine noir novels. For more genre mashups, try these genre-blending romances and mysteries and thrillers that blend genres, too.
