Fantasy novels with romance

[CPUKululu]

I'm looking for good novels that are fantasy, with a magic/sword based world, that also has a good romance that I can get invested in.

[Luckyice]

How much romance are we talking about

[EllieA]

We kind of need to know if you are looking for a romance (sexy times) set in a fantasy world or a fantasy with some romantic elements (less sexy times).

If you want a romance set in a fantasy world, with quality world building and intricate plotting over a series, Rhapsody: Child of Blood by Elizabeth Haydon might be worth a try. It is the first in a series, and I haven't read it in a long time, but if I recall correctly there is a romance, sex, and a complex fantasy world with plenty of sword fights and mystical creatures both friend and foe. This is balanced by the heroine being a complete Mary Sue, but otherwise the characters are pretty solid.

If you want a fantasy with romantic elements, try The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold. Well developed fantasy world with a complex plot and fantastic writing with plenty of romance, but the sex is off-screen. This one is light on the swords and battle, heavy on the magic, though.

[KasieMiehlke]

The Demon King trilogy by Jennifer Fallon, The Wayfarer Redemption series andThe Troy series, both by Sara Douglass are great reads.

[starshipsaga]

Check out the Bloodbound trilogy by Erin Lindsey! Based on your descriptions (fantasy, good romance, set in a magic/sword based world) I think you'll really enjoy it. It ticks all the boxes and also has great characters

[PlanetHauth]

I adore Sherrilyn Kenyon. She's technically an urban fantasy and paranormal romance writer, so maybe not completely what you're looking for, but I still recommend her.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherrilyn ... lyn_Kenyon
Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Elizabeth Pass]

Try Cinda Williams Chima. Her books are YA so there's no erotic scenes but the romances are so real and alluring, especially Han and Raise in the Shattered Realms novels.

[NL Hartje]

If you're looking for erotic fantasy, I definitely suggest Kushiel's Dart by Jaqueline Carey. It's a series that follows a "pleasure worker" who has a unique affinity for pain. Super kinky but definitely fantasy. There is also a love story woven throughout, kind of a forbidden love. It's easy for me to recommend because it's one of my all-time favorites.

[RenaeDiberia]

The Poison Study series by Maria V. Snyder is great for this, I found the romance story in the first couple of books fantastic. The plot and well-developed characters greatly support the romance without consuming the entire story, contributing to what is overall a great read.

[thaservices1]

If you're looking for erotic fantasy, I definitely suggest Kushiel's Dart by Jaqueline Carey. It's a series that follows a "pleasure worker" who has a unique affinity for pain. Super kinky but definitely fantasy. There is also a love story woven throughout, kind of a forbidden love. It's easy for me to recommend because it's one of my all-time favorites.

'Erotic Fantasy' doesn't cover it. That book is intense. There is a whole series of those books both in female and male perspectives. Incredible writing but not for the faint of heart.

[NL Hartje]

If you're looking for erotic fantasy, I definitely suggest Kushiel's Dart by Jaqueline Carey. It's a series that follows a "pleasure worker" who has a unique affinity for pain. Super kinky but definitely fantasy. There is also a love story woven throughout, kind of a forbidden love. It's easy for me to recommend because it's one of my all-time favorites.

'Erotic Fantasy' doesn't cover it. That book is intense. There is a whole series of those books both in female and male perspectives. Incredible writing but not for the faint of heart.

Yes, I love the whole series!!!