One of the best things in the world for romance book lovers like us is to find a book box full of bookish goodies and the selected book of the month in our mailbox. It is like a gift for making it through the month.
Are you looking to treat yourself to some bookish merchandise and perhaps a mystery romance book or two to cozy up to during the weekends? A romance book subscription box is the ideal option to consider.
What is a Romance Book Subscription Box?
A Book Subscription Box is a package service that offers a curated selection of books – it can be a ‘Book of the Month’, a special hardcover or paperback, or regular books with bookish goodies and merchandise.
Romance Book Boxes are perfect for romance readers who love to collect books and enjoy surprise gift-like boxes being delivered to their doorstep.
Why Get One?
- You need a gift for your book-addict best friend or family (Book boxes make amazing gifts, but if you’re looking for more ideas, here’s a guide on Gifts for Book Lovers That Aren’t Books).
- You love the idea of a book box delivered to your doorstep as a gift to yourself.
- You want to collect special hardcovers or limited edition paperbacks.
- You want to try new authors in your favorite genres.
Popular Romance Book Subscription Box
Dark Romance Book Box Subscriptions
Dark Heart Romance Book Box
Dark Heart Romance will satisfy your dark-romance-craving heart monthly. Receive signed copies by your favorite dark romance author, exclusive swag, and yummy treats.
They give you a wide selection of USA Today, Amazon, and international bestselling authors.
What do they offer?
- Monthly or Quarterly Boxes: These boxes contain special edition books and bookish goodies like art prints and bookmarks. This ranges from $49.00 – $555.00
- One-Time Purchase: A single paperback ranging from $16 to $20 or a Mystery Book Box with signed books and book swags.
Genres: Dark Romance
Recommended for: Readers who love the genre or want to gift this to a Dark Romance reader.
Shipping: Ships everywhere. Can get expensive.
Mystic Box
Mystic Box is a fantastic bi-monthly subscription box service that delivers signed exclusive hardcover editions of your favorite dark, mafia, taboo, or erotic romance books AND fun and one-of-a-kind book swag goodies.
What do they offer?
Each box contains exclusive hardcover editions with bookish items, for $64.99 plus shipping.
Genres: Dark Romance, Mafia, Taboo and Erotic Romance
Recommended for: The Dark Romance readers who are open to exploring the darker side of romance, and love collecting exclusive hardcovers.
Shipping: Ship internationally to select countries.
If you’re into steamy reads with edgy characters, check out my list of books like 50 Shades of Grey for more dark romance inspo before picking a box.
Paranormal & Romantasy Romance Box Subscription
Arcane Society Box
The Arcane Society is an exclusive book club for Adult Fantasy and Paranormal Romance readers.
What do they offer?
By joining The Arcane Society, you will receive two exclusive editions of books from best-selling fantasy and paranormal romance authors bi-monthly. The books you receive are not available anywhere else. Along with your books, you’ll also enjoy exclusive artwork and items related to the book.
The cost of membership is $59.99 plus shipping.
Genres: Adult fantasy and paranormal romance
Recommended for: The lovers of this genre and collectors of exclusive special editions of paranormal romances.
Shipping: Charged based on your location.
FairyLoot Book Box
FairyLoot is a premium monthly book subscription with a focus on exclusive fantasy editions. Known for gorgeous sprayed-edge hardcovers and curated bookish items, it appeals to collectors and romance fans alike.
What do they offer?
They offer several subscription tiers:
- Romantasy Book‑Only: One exclusive fantasy romance hardcover each month at £21.00
- Adult Book‑Only: Adult fantasy novel (18+) monthly at £20.00
- YA Book‑Only: Young adult fantasy at £20.00
- Combo Subscriptions – 2-Books at £38.00, 3-books at £57.00
- Hardcover YA Book + Themed Items at £27.50
Genres: Romantasy, Young Adult Fantasy
Recommended for: A romantasy reader seeking exclusive hardcover editions.
Shipping: Ships to select locations internationally.
Contemporary/Light Romance Books
Belle Book Box
The Belle Box is a bi-monthly subscription service featuring romance, coming-of-age, or contemporary women’s fiction novels. It is a sister book box of The Mystic Box and The Arcane Society.
What do they offer?
Two exclusive edition signed romance books every 2 months costing $54.99 excluding shipping.
Genres: The sweeter side of Romance
Recommended for: Anyone who is interested in reading romance books, loves hardcovers, and is open to exploring new authors.
Shipping: Ships to US, Australia and Canada residents only.
Hello Lovely Book Box
Hello Lovely is a bookish box and shop! They focus on romance novels and self-care in all forms.
What do they offer?
‘Trope of the Month’ Monthly Book Box filled with a signed exclusive limited edition paperback and one small related bookish item (sticker, art print, bookmark, etc.) and costs $39.99 plus shipping.
They also offer regular and seasonal book boxes featuring different authors.
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: Romance readers who want to explore different tropes and new authors in the Romance genre.
Shipping: International Shipping Available.
Afterlight Romance by Illumicrate
The Afterlight subscription is a monthly romance book-only subscription box by Illumicrate, a popular book subscription service.
What do they offer?
Each Afterlight box includes a newly released adult romance special edition, alongside exclusive character artwork and an author letter costing £20.00 plus shipping.
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: Romance book lovers.
Shipping: International Shipping Available.
Prefer digital over physical copies? This Kindle Unlimited Membership guide can help you decide if it’s the right alternative to book boxes.
Mixed Genres / All Tropes
Romance Reveal Book Box
Reveal Book Box delivers signed books to your door each month, based on your reading preferences. Their specialty is the customized book box created based on your favorite tropes selected at the time of subscription.
What do they offer?
- The Original Box: Two surprise signed books per month, plus bookish swag & other goodies at $30.95/mo.
- The Big Box: Four surprise signed books per month, plus bookish swag & other goodies at $52.95/mo.
- The Bigger Box: Six surprise signed books per month, plus bookish swag & other goodies at $79.95/mo.
- Single Book: One surprise signed book per month at $13.95/mo
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: Romance readers who want to get surprise books and try new authors.
Shipping: International Shipping Unavailable.
Fabled Co Book Box
Fabled Co produces limited edition books and Subscription Boxes.
What do they offer?
They have three subscription choices:
- Fabled Twilight Box: This is the Fantasy Romance subscription box. This box costs AUD 48.00 plus shipping.
- Fabled Nights Box: Contemporary Dark Romance Book Subscription Box containing an exciting newly released or first edition book. This box costs AUD 48.00 plus shipping.
- Fabled Moonlight Box: Contains Paranormal Romance book costing AUD 48.00 plus shipping.
- Fabled Midnight Box: Delivers a mix of both contemporary and dark fantasy romance with controversial themes. Costs AUD 48.00 plus shipping.
Genres: Several Romance Genres
Recommended for: People who love romances and want to collect the special/limited edition books of their favorite romance authors.
Shipping: International Shipping Available.
Cover to Cover Book Box
Cover to Cover Book Box is a book subscription box that offers unique and exclusive covers.
What do they offer?
Two different subscription boxes for Paperback and Hardback.
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: Those who love romance books with pretty covers.
Shipping: International Shipping Available.
The Bookish Box
The Bookish Box and The Darkly Box are monthly literary subscriptions. They send out exclusive edition of a book and themed bookish items. They partner with artists to create bookish items inspired by their theme of the month.
What do they offer?
Two different subscription boxes:
- The Bookish Box: Features New Adult or Upper YA Romantasy Books with mature themes.
- The Darkly Box: This is an adult romance-forward box, featuring all sub-genres of romance including romantasy, contemporary romance, dark romance and more.
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: For people who love romance and collect bookish themed items.
Shipping: International Shipping Available.
The Steam Box
The Steam Box is a Romance book subscription offered by Steamy Lit Bookstore. Their book subscription service features romance books written by women of color and LGBTQ+ authors paired with specially curated items that celebrate self-love & embrace your sexuality.
What do they offer?
They offer book subscriptions with all the goodies or only books, depending on what you like. Their Quarterly Subscription starts from $60.00 every three months.
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: Romance Lovers who love steam and want to embrace their sexuality.
Shipping: International Shipping Available.
OwlCrate Book Box
OwlCrate is a monthly or quarterly subscription service featuring exclusive, signed hardcover books with collectible design touches (like sprayed or foil edges) plus themed bookish goodies and community perks.
What do they offer?
- Monthly Subscriptions: With YA or Adult Fantasy Book-Only or YA with Goodies subscription boxes.
- Quarterly Subscriptions (18+): Book Only Adult Romance, Adult Romantasy, Adult Horror, Adult Sci-Fi
Costs vary basis the type of subscription.
Genres: Romance
Recommended for: YA and adult fantasy readers seeking exclusive editions with collectibles
Shipping: International Shipping varies.
How to choose the right Romance Book Box Subscription?
There are a few important factors that you can consider while selecting a book box:
- Reviews and Recommendations: Check out your fellow bookworms’ reviews and recommendations regarding the book box that intrigues you. If they have all good things to say about it, you know you can bet on it!
- Genre Selection: What are the genres you usually read? Make sure you check for the subscription box that caters to specific genres in Romance.
- Budget: Have a price point in mind. There are book boxes available for different budgets.
- Type of Books: Different book boxes offer special edition books, regular paperbacks, and hardcovers, which you can pick from based on your wants.
- Bookish Goodies: Several book boxes offer bookish goodies along with the books.
- Frequency: How frequently would you love the book box to be delivered to you?
Hope this list of romance book subscription boxes helps you choose the right one for you!
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