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Does your tween or young teen like to read contemporary romance books? I’m always looking for sweet romance novels to share with readers and parents. Below, you will find a good list of sweet YA romance books appropriate for middle-school-age kids.
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I know everyone has a different idea of what is appropriate for middle schoolers, so let me tell you about this list: the books below contain little to no language and NO sex or sexual situations. If that sounds like something you or your tween or young teen is looking for, keep scrolling. Sign up for my email, and I’ll send new titles as I find them. And don’t forget to let me know if you’ve found any good romance books for middle schoolers in the comments. I would love to add more to my list!
My suggestions for good romance novels for middle schoolers:
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- The My Favorite Color Series by Eva Austin
A cute and clean YA contemporary romance series that middle school age kids will love. Fun, light-hearted, and sweet. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing. Best in this order:
Read a synopsis of Your Something Blue…
Read a synopsis of The Golden Hour…
Read a synopsis of Mistletoe…
- P.S. I Like You by Kasie West
A cute and clean YA romance appropriate for middle schoolers. This is a great romance novel for tweens. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing. Read a synopsis…
**Kasie West now writes steamy books for adults under the same name. This one is clean, but choose her titles with care.
- Hearts Overboard by Becky Dean
A super cute travel adventure romance for teens set on an Alaskan cruise. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- Rebel with a Donut by Chrissy Q Martin
A fun and funny multi-generational teen romance set in a retirement home. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- Love and Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean
A super cute travel romance adventure. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- Borrow My Heart by Kasie West
A cute contemporary romance for dog lovers. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing. Read a synopsis…
*Kasie West now writes steamy books for adults under the same name. This one is clean, but choose her titles with care.
- The Fill-in Boyfriend by Kasie West
Another contemporary young adult romance from Kasie West. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing. Read a synopsis…
*Kasie West now writes steamy books for adults under the same name. This one is clean, but choose her titles with care.
- Love Unmasked by Becky Dean
A mysterious teen travel romance set in Italy. Contents: No language, no sex, some kissing.
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- Revenge of the Nerd Goddess by Janette Rallison
I loved this sweet YA contemporary romance. Great messages about physical health, doing the right thing, and recognizing what’s out of your control. Good romance books for middle schoolers. Last I checked there was only an ebook. Contents: No language, no sex, some kissing.
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- What are Friends for? by Sarah Sutton
A really cute best friends romance by Sarah Sutton. Contents: Some language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- So not Happening by Jenny B. Jones
I started out not liking the main character (what a diva!), but her transformation was awesome. I ended up really enjoying this one. Contents: I don’t remember any language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- When we Began by Judy Corry
This book is a novella (a short novel), and you can get the ebook free on the author’s website. It’s part of a long series called Ridgewater High. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- There You’ll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones
I loved this book, and there’s a clean Netflix movie to watch after you read it. The movie is called Finding You. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing.
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- It Started with Goodbye by Christina June
A contemporary twist on the Cinderella tale. No language, no sex.
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- Maybe This Time by Kasie West
Another cute romance by Kasie West. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing. Read a synopsis…
*Kasie West now writes steamy books for adults under the same name. This one is clean, but choose her titles with care.
- Listen Up by Abbie Crank
A cute enemies-to-lovers romance. Contents: No language, no sex, brief kissing.
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