10 Romance Books that will Leave you Smiling

It may sound cheesy, but if you want to read a romance novel you are probably looking for a happy ending. These ten books will give you all the feels and leave you smiling.

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If the Shoe Fits

Julie Murphy

Best-selling author Julie Murphy’s reimagining of a beloved fairy tale is an enchanting story of self-love and believing in the happy ending each and every one of us deserves.

Publication Date: 8/3/21

While We Were Dating

Jasmine Guillory

A charming and hilarious new romance featuring Ben Stephens, Theo’s brother from The Wedding Party, and a famous actress as they struggle to keep things purely professional while working together.

Publication Date: 7/3/21

People We Meet on Vacation

Emily Henry

Two best friends. Ten summer trips. One last chance to fall in love.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read, a sparkling new novel that will leave you with the warm, hazy afterglow usually reserved for the best vacations.

Publication Date: 5/11/21

The Love Hypothesis

Ali Hazelwood

When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman’s carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.

Publication Date: 9/14/21

The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes

Xio Axelrod

A Star is Born meets Daisy Jones and the Six by way of Colleen Hoover in this first in a unique series set in the high-stakes world of the music industry

Publication Date: 5/4/21

It Happened One Summer

Tessa Bailey

Tessa Bailey is back with a Schitt’s Creek-inspired rom-com about a Hollywood “It Girl” who’s cut off from her wealthy family and exiled to a small Pacific Northwest beach town... where she butts heads with a surly, sexy local who thinks she doesn’t belong.

Publication Date: 7/13/21

Talk Bookish to Me

Kate Bromley

A whip-smart, laugh-out-loud story about a bestselling romance novelist with writer's block who finds herself having an unexpectedly creative and personal reawakening when she's thrown together with her infuriating (and gorgeous) ex-boyfriend during the week of her best friend's wedding.

Publication Date: 5/25/21

You Had Me at Hola

Alexis Daria

RITA® Award-Winning author Alexis Daria brings readers an unforgettable, hilarious rom-com set in the drama-filled world of telenovelas—perfect for fans of Jane the Virgin and The Kiss Quotient.

Publication Date: 7/8/20

One To Watch

Kate Stayman-London

Bea, a popular plus-size fashion blogger is cast as the next star of a mega-hit Bachelorette type show. She has sworn off dating so this opportunity is just to boost her career. No way she will actually find love, right? In this joyful, wickedly observant debut, Bea has to decide whether it might just be worth trusting these men--and herself--for a chance to live happily ever after.

Publication Date: 7/7/20

Simmer Down

Sarah Smith

In this finger-licking good rom-com, two is the perfect number of cooks in the kitchen.

Nikki competes to save her family's food truck in a local Maui food competition. The only problem is her rival, Calum, is just too good-looking and can cook. She soon sees a different side of him but trusting him may cause her the family business.

Publication Date: 10/13/20