There's something to be said about the universal love for the Golden Retriever. They're a little silly, eager to please, and always happy to see you. No drama. No angst. (I'm an angsty gal myself, so no shame here.)

If you love a playful, energetic love interest, we have some recommendations for you!

Play by Kylie Scott: Money problems? Not anymore. You're getting paid to fake date a famous drummer.

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade: For all the fandom baes. An actor on a high fantasy series falls for a fanfic writer. Oh, and he's secretly her beta reader.

Funny Story by Emily Henry: A roommates to lovers story between the unstoppable force of a grumpy librarian and an immovable object of chaotic good.

A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars by AJ Sherwood: "What is the charge? Eating a meal? A succulent Chinese meal?" (A mage gets not one, but two hunky familiars.)

Edge of Glory by Rachel Spangler: You can always keep the Winter Olympics alive in your hearts with this romance between a snowboarder and a skier.

The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert: Former footballer just wants a tattooed baddie.

Love Radio by Ebony La Delle: For all my millennials who remember Radio Free Roscoe.

The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller: Are there ghosts in my manor? Better ask this hot, weird nerd.

A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare: I, Amanda, wish to be entombed with this book. I won't be explaining any further.

Orientation by Kate Canterbary: Ever wanted the buff gym teacher and the shy science teacher to kiss?