37 Romance Books That Feel Like a Warm Hug on a Rainy Day

A small town romance with an adorable grumpy/sunshine romance. This rom-com is the perfect summer beach read.

Piper Bellinger is fashionable, influential, and her reputation as a wild child means the paparazzi are constantly on her heels. When too much champagne and an out-of-control rooftop party lands Piper in the slammer, her stepfather decides enough is enough. So he cuts her off, and sends Piper and her sister to learn some responsibility running their late father’s dive bar… in Washington.

Delilah Green Doesn’t Care is an adorable romantic comedy featuring a bisexual main character and a lesbian.  It features a summer wedding, spicy romance and funny antics.

Delilah Green swore she would never return to Bright Falls. Only memories of a lonely childhood with a distant stepfamily remain in Bright Falls. Her life is in New York with her photography career. 

But then Delilah’s estranged stepsister pressures her into photographing her wedding. And Delilah finds herself back in the town.

Stella Lane loves numbers—they make sense, unlike people. Relationships? Totally outside her comfort zone. So, in her typically practical way, she hires Michael Phan, a charming escort, to teach her how to date.

This book is pure magic. Stella and Michael’s connection feels so genuine, and their slow-burn romance is equal parts swoony and steamy.

If you’re craving a romance that’s smart, unique, and packed with feel-good vibes, The Kiss Quotient is one of those books you won’t want to put down.

A feel good paranormal romance.

Florence is a ghostwriter for a prolific romance author. The problem is, after a terrible breakup, she no longer believes in love. It’s as good as dead.

When her new editor, a too-handsome mountain of a man, won’t give her an extension on her book deadline, Florence prepares to kiss her career goodbye. But then she gets a phone call she never wanted to receive, and she must return home for the first time in a decade to help her family bury her beloved father.

Red, White & Royal Blue has all the elements that make for a sizzling read: an enemies-to-lovers romance, a dash of scandal, and a whole lot of chemistry. When Prince Henry and Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the U.S., are forced to fake a friendship after their secret romance becomes tabloid fodder, you know things are about to get steamy.

This book is not just about romance. It’s a feel-good story with empowering queer representation that will leave you with all the warm fuzzies.

Set in Cornwall, this book takes you on an emotional rollercoaster. This is set over seven summers. This has a lot of depth and an adorable coastal town.

Liv and Finn meet six summers ago working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn’s life is in LA with his band, and Liv’s is in Cornwall with her family—so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together.

Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner is the perfect pick for fans of slow-burn, spicy LGBTQ+ books.

This one’s all about the sizzling tension between a Hollywood star and her assistant, and trust me, the chemistry is off the charts.

It’s a fun and steamy read that pulls you in with its engaging plot and keeps you hooked with every glance and lingering touch.

A single-parent summer romance. This is an atmospheric read but then it also deals with many emotions. You will need a box of tissues when you read this.

There aren’t enough labelled glass containers to contain the mess that is Ali Morris’s life. Her mom died two years ago, then her husband left, and she hasn’t worn pants with a zipper in longer than she cares to remember.

No one is more surprised than Ali when the first time she takes off her wedding ring and puts on pants with hardware—overalls count, right?—she meets someone

Have you ever wanted to escape the real world and live in the fictional world? Then this is the romance for you.

Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t leave you at the altar. She feels safe in a book. At home. Which might be why she’s so set on going to her annual book club retreat this year—she needs good friends, cheap wine, and grand romantic gestures—no matter what.

But when her car unexpectedly breaks down on the way, she finds herself stranded in a quaint town that feels like it’s right out of a novel…

The Brown Sisters trilogy features a romance with each of three sisters. They are hilarious, spicy and incredible romance books.

Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with six directives to help her “Get a Life”, and she’s already completed the first: finally moving out of her glamourous family’s mansion.

But it’s not easy being bad, even when you’ve written step-by-step guidelines on how to do it correctly. What Chloe needs is a teacher, and she knows just the man for the job.

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun hits all the right notes.

Picture this: a reality TV show with a star who’s not exactly thrilled about the spotlight and his incredibly charming publicist. Sparks fly, and not just from the cameras.

This book is a delightful mix of fun and heart. It’s got all the juicy, behind-the-scenes drama you’d expect from a reality show romance, but it also dives into some surprisingly deep and heartfelt moments.

What do you get when two strangers share a flat—but never actually meet? That’s the setup in The Flatshare.

Tiffy and Leon live in the same apartment, sleep in the same bed (at different times), and communicate entirely through Post-it notes. She’s a quirky book editor recovering from a toxic breakup, and he’s a reserved night nurse trying to save his brother from a wrongful conviction.

Slowly, their note exchanges turn from practical to personal—and maybe even a little romantic.

Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur is a delightful addition to the world of spicy LGBTQ+ books. This charming romance centers on an astrologer who finds herself falling for a woman who couldn’t care less about horoscopes, and the sparks that fly between them are pure magic.

Bellefleur’s writing is witty and heartwarming, perfectly capturing the chemistry between these two opposites with plenty of humor and warmth. The romance is fun and flirty, with just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting. If you’re looking for a feel-good love story that will make you smile from start to finish, Written in the Stars is a perfect pick.

This is the ideal summer beach read. It features enemies to lovers, a disenchanted romance writer and a grumpy/sunshine romance.

A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge. Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. They’re polar opposites.

In fact, the only thing they have in common is that for the next three months, they’re living in neighbouring beach houses, broke, and bogged down with writer’s block.

Me Before You is the kind of book that grabs your heart and doesn’t let go.

Louisa “Lou” Clark is a quirky, small-town woman who takes a job as a caregiver for Will Traynor, a once-adventurous man now confined to a wheelchair after an accident.

Their worlds couldn’t be more different—she’s bright and sunny, he’s sharp and brooding—but as they spend time together, an unexpected bond forms, changing both their lives in profound ways.

Boyfriend Material is impossible to put down.

A man desperately needing to clean up his public image ends up in a fake relationship. But things don’t stay fake for long.

This book is packed with laugh-out-loud moments. But it also has a lot of heart, making it a standout in contemporary romance. If you’re a fan of fake-dating Boyfriend Material is going to be your new favorite read.

This is perfect for fans of Howl’s Moving Castle or the classic rom-com, You’ve Got Mail. A captivating fantasy with an enemies to lovers romance.

Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the magical wilds of Tanria. Mercy never has a moment to herself. She’s been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat.

After yet another exasperating run-in with Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed to “A Friend”. Much to his surprise, an anonymous letter comes back in return.

Bride gets mixed reviews. This is much more romance heavy and the fantasy isn’t as developed. Bride blends humor, heart, and just the right amount of heat.

Bride is about an alliance between a Vampyre bride and an Alpha Werewolf.

We follow Misery Lark, the only daughter of the most powerful Vampyre councilman of the Southwest. She’s an outcast living anonymously with Huumnas. But she’s called upon to uphold a historic peacekeeping alliance between the Vampyres and their mortal enemies, the Weres.

Just for the Summer was super popular on booktok. And I can see why. This book is a rollercoaster of emotions with a golden retriever love interest.

Justin has a curse, and thanks to a Reddit thread, it’s now all over the internet. Every woman he dates goes on to find their soul mate the second they break up. When a woman slides into his DMs with the same problem, they come up with a plan: They’ll date each other and break up. Their curses will cancel each other’s out, and they’ll both go on to find the love of their lives. 

Enemies-to-lovers doesn’t get better than The Hating Game.

Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman are office rivals who can’t stand each other. Every day is a battle of wills filled with biting remarks and ridiculous games to one-up each other.

This book is pure rom-com gold. The banter between Lucy and Josh is razor-sharp, hilarious, and addictive, but what really hooks you is the slow unraveling of their relationship.

One of the cosiest fall books. The Ex Hex was hyped up so much on its release. And I’m not surprised. This adorable romance is the perfect autumnal read. 

Nine years ago, Vivienne Jones nursed her broken heart like any young witch would: vodka, weepy music, bubble baths…and a curse on the horrible boyfriend.

Sure, Vivi knows she shouldn’t use her magic this way.  But she isn’t worried it will cause him anything more than a bad hair day or two. That is until Rhys Penhallow, returns to Graves Glen, Georgia. What should be a quick trip to recharge the town’s ley lines and make an appearance at the annual fall festival turns disastrously wrong. Vivi realizes her silly little Ex Hex may not have been so harmless.

Almost every summer romance list includes this book. For good reason. Set in Hawaii, this has incredible summer vibes. Perfect to read on a beach holiday.

Olive is always unlucky: in her career, in love, in…well, everything. Her identical twin sister Ami, on the other hand, is probably the luckiest person in the world. Her meet-cute with her fiancé is something out of a romantic comedy (gag) and she’s managed to finance her entire wedding by winning a series of Internet contests (double gag). Worst of all, she’s forcing Olive to spend the day with her sworn enemy, Ethan, who just happens to be the best man.

What if love could be boiled down to data?

In The Soulmate Equation, single mom Jess Davis is skeptical when a cutting-edge DNA-based matchmaking service claims to find her perfect match. But then her “soulmate” turns out to be Dr. River Peña—the prickly, no-nonsense geneticist behind the company and someone she’s already written off as insufferable.

This book is equal parts clever and heartwarming. The mix of science, romance, and family dynamics keeps the story fresh, while Jess and River’s slow-burn relationship is full of sparks and surprises.

Take one snarky Twitter war, add two rival family businesses, and sprinkle in a pinch of high school drama—that’s Tweet Cute in a nutshell.

This book is as adorable as its title suggests. It’s a witty, modern take on enemies-to-lovers with a healthy dose of banter, baked goods (seriously, there are so many delicious treats), and a surprising amount of heart.

Pepper and Jack’s chemistry is undeniable, but it’s their personal growth—navigating family expectations, identity, and their feelings for each other—that really makes this story shine.

This is a lighthearted summer romance. Similar to the Hating Game.

Catalina Martín desperately needs a date for her sister’s wedding. Especially since her little white lie about her American boyfriend has spiralled out of control.

She only has four weeks to find someone willing to cross the Atlantic and aid in her deception.

Enter Aaron Blackford—her tall, handsome, condescending colleague—who surprisingly offers to step in.

Serpent and Dove is an excellent pick for anyone looking for enemies to lovers romance. It features a slow-burn romance between a witch and a witch hunter. 

We follow Louise, a witch living in Cesarine where witches are hunted and burned. Reid, a witch hunter, has always lived by the same principle – thou shalt not suffer a witch to live.

But Lou pulls a stunt and forces them into an impossible scenario – holy matrimony.

In Cross the Line, Formula 1 driver Dev Anderson’s career is skidding off track after a social media scandal.

Enter Willow Williams, his best friend’s little sister. When Dev offers her a gig as his social media manager to help salvage his image, they’re thrust into close quarter.

This romance revs up with the “brother’s best friend” trope. Their chemistry is palpable, intensified by the high-speed world of Formula 1 racing.

What if you had one last chance to say goodbye?

Julie Clarke is devastated when her boyfriend, Sam, dies in a tragic accident. Struggling to cope, she impulsively calls his phone just to hear his voicemail—but to her surprise, Sam answers.

This book is a gut punch in the best way. Dustin Thao beautifully captures the messy, raw emotions of grief and the longing to cling to the past.

For a holiday romance Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey is your perfect read

This sizzling novel follows the story of a small-town woman and a mysterious newcomer whose chemistry ignites against the backdrop of Christmas festivities.

With its blend of steamy romance, charming holiday vibes, and a touch of humor, Wreck the Halls is a delightful Christmas book for adults looking to add a little heat to their holiday season.

Fans of enemies to lovers romance will love Hani and Ishu’s Guide to Fake Dating.

Hani is bisexual but she is having trouble getting her friends to believe her. Ishu wants to be Head Girl.  

They decide to fake date so that Hani’s friends believe she is bisexual. And to help Ishu in her Head girl campaign.

The writing is really funny and the grumpy/sunshine romance led to so many funny moments. It had me laughing out loud so many times.

Never Ever Getting Back Together is a fun romance set on a reality TV show.

We follow Maya and Skye. Their now-famous ex-boyfriend asks them to participate in a teen reality show. One is bent on revenge and the other is open to rekindling romance. But they get tangled up in an unexpected twist when they fall for each other instead.

I first picked this up because the title reminded me of Taylor Swift (hands up if you have the song stuck in your head now!) But once you start reading, this addictive romance is hard to put down.

Get ready for all the swoons and all the tears—The Notebook is the quintessential love story.

This timeless romance follows Noah Calhoun, a small-town boy with a big heart, and Allie Hamilton, a wealthy, spirited young woman. Despite coming from completely different worlds, they fall deeply in love one magical summer. But life and family obligations tear them apart.

This book is an emotional rollercoaster in the best way. Nicholas Sparks has a way of making you feel every bit of Noah and Allie’s connection, from their fiery passion to their quiet, enduring devotion.

Imagine this: you’ve found your soulmate, married them, and built a beautiful life together—only to lose them in a tragic accident.

Years later, you’re finally moving on, engaged to someone new, when your first love is found alive. That’s the impossible situation Emma Blair faces in One True Loves.

This book is a masterclass in emotional depth. Taylor Jenkins Reid explores love, loss, and identity with such honesty and compassion that it’s impossible not to feel for Emma.

Looking for a holiday romance with a twist?

After a challenging year, Haf finds herself unexpectedly kissing a stranger under the mistletoe at a Christmas party. The next day, rumors swirl, and everyone believes she’s spending Christmas with Christopher. To avoid embarrassing him, Haf agrees to join his family for the holiday.

This charming Christmas book for adults combines romance, humor, and holiday cheer, making it a perfect read for those who enjoy a festive story with a touch of intrigue and heartfelt moments.

Maybe it’s the secret magical society. Maybe it’s the dark academia vibes. Or maybe it’s the spicy enemies to lovers romance. This book has it everything I adore in a queer fantasy.

We follow Robin Blyth. An administrative error names him liaison to a secret magical society. He must tackle magic’s dangers and a deadly curse. All while he searches for his missing predecessor.  To do this, he’ll need the help of Edwin Courcey. His prickly magical society counterpart.

The problem is Edwin Courcey clearly wishes Robin were anyone else.

A cozy fantasy with a sapphic romance and a mystery too solve. This includes a mystery to solve and adorable tea imagery.

We follow Reyna and Kianthe. All they want is to open a bookshop that serves tea. Think wooden floors, plants and firelight drifting between the rafters… all complemented by love and good company. But Reyna works as one of the Queen’s private guards and Kianthe is a powerful mage. And leaving their lives isn’t easy.

Are you a fan of historical fantasy? This cozy fantasy is a historical fantasy romance with fae.

Finding a husband in Regency England is difficult when you’re a young lady with only half a soul. We follow Theodora Ettings. Cursed by a faerie, she has no sense of fear or embarrassment. A condition making her prone to scandal.