Mystery and romance are two types of books that go well together. When we want to read a book in one of these genres, we usually look for a mystery romance with elements of the other. In our opinion, some of the best cozy mysteries have a slow-building romance that happens over a series. And in the same way, we always enjoy a romance novel with a mystery that makes us scratch our heads.
This list of the finest mystery romance books is a terrific place to start looking for your next read if you enjoy books with these elements. Here are 3 of the best love story mystery books that are both romantic and have strong mystery elements.
Gigi Pandian Book, The Accidental Alchemist
Zoe Faust, a reluctant alchemist, moves to Portland, where she finds a gargoyle named Dorian Robert-Houdin, who asks her for assistance decoding an ancient book. When a murder seems to have something to do with the book, she has no choice but to look into it. In this fantasy mystery series, a love story goes on over several books.
A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and Mayhem By Manda Collins
When the police say they have caught a woman-killer in 19th-century England, Lady Katherine Bascomb, who writes for a newspaper, thinks they have the wrong person. However, she is determined to find the real killer after seeing a murder and running into Detective Inspector Andrew Eversham, even if it means working with Andrew against her will.
Misha Popp’s Book Magic, Lies, And Deadly Pies
Daisy Ellery often utilizes her ability to bake magic into her pies to do good in her little village. But when a stranger tries to force her to use her magic for bad things, she has to stop them before they hurt her or other innocent people. This darkly funny mystery about cooking has a subplot about a gay couple falling in love.
Walking Out of Time By David Wells
This book is one of the best fiction love story books that revolves around the story of Jaymes Welch. A child of the military who became a lawyer stands up for the little guy. Jaymes has everything she wants, but she prefers to be alone and not have any romantic commitments. Beah Stewart is a computer genius who works for the government of Britain. She is lively and not afraid to show who she is. Beah has had several boyfriends but hasn’t found “the one” yet. When Jaymes’s brother gets sick with a mysterious illness that has killed several men in her family, fate brings them together. They end up finding their futures in the past. Jaymes and Beah work together to create a complicated web of love, magic, and betrayal.
