Talia devised the list below by considering series, reviewing timelines, reading shine like tea leaves, and measuring the romantic pull of a black hole. or something. books in bold contain interconnected references of some kind and are therefore fun to read in the suggested order. but everything else is honestly pretty flexible.
a girl like her – ruth and evan
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raven wood #1. a small-town romance between a grumpy, autistic nerd and the beautiful human labrador who just moved in next door. he’s also a blacksmith and an excellent cook, if you’re into that.
This book features delicious lasagna, friends who fall in love through a (comic book) book club, small town gossip, and a beating up of an abusive ex.
damaged goods – laura and samir
crow wood #1.5. (free novel). a small-town seaside romance between a pregnant heroine on the run from her ex-husband and a healthy cafe owner who just wants to give her omelettes, support, and no-strings-attached oral pleasure.
This book features childhood sweethearts reunited, kissing in the rain, and even more beatings from abusive exes.
untouchable – hannah and nate
crow wood #2. a small-town romance between a daycare nurse with a criminal record and a widowed single father. he is tattooed and depressed, she is hyper-organized and also depressed. although they have a great time.
This book features noble longing, accidental kitchen kisses, and realistically chaotic children.
that kind of guy – rae and zach
crow wood #3. a small-town romance between a divorced 40-year-old novelist and a younger demisexual bad boy. they share a real friendship and a fake relationship. until it’s not false at all.
This book features a drunken proposal that is gently rejected, a shared hotel room with a single bed, and a kiss that changes everything.
the princess trap – cherry and ruben
long-running independent novel. a comedic royal romance between a bisexual Scandinavian prince who’s into light domination and a fed up British office worker who’s into it too, as it turns out he’s playing his fake fiancée.
This book features a mildly exploitative contract, supposed enemies holding hands in bed, and a plot to end the (abusive) monarchy.
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the roommate risk: jasmine and rahul
long-running independent novel, formerly titled Do you want to bet?. an emotional friends-to-lovers romance between a pansexual party girl and the responsible, uptight hero who has spent her life pining for her. now they are roommates. mischief ensues.
This book features several very romantic flashbacks, an unbreakable friendship between the opposites, and some very exciting love scenes.
guarding temptation – nina and james
independent, novella. loosely connected with do you want to bet?, but, like, loosely. a bodyguard romance between a radical political activist and the overprotective mechanic aka his brother’s best friend. they eat a lot and yell at each other and then kiss.
This book features old friends moving in together, longing for each other, and trampolines.
get a life, chloe brown – chloe and red
the brown sisters #1. a romantic comedy between a guy-a web designer with fibromyalgia and the charming tattooed handyman he hates. they are neighbors and enemies and she occasionally spies on him. from time to time!
This book features a goofy wish list, a goofy cat, and a metric ton of chocolate.
Take a hint, Dani Brown – Dani and Zaf
the brown sisters #2. a romantic comedy between an outrageously cynical bisexual doctoral student and a grumpy security guard who loves romance novels. she’s a practicing witch, he has anxiety, and together they fake a relationship for, uh, charitable reasons.
This book features friends accidentally falling in love, lots of bonding over delicious food, and an outrageous hashtag (#drrugbae).
act your age, eve brown – eve and jacob
the brown sisters #3. a romantic comedy between a spoiled and chaotic angel who is trying to prove herself and a sarcastic and uptight bed and breakfast owner who just can’t stand it. unfortunately, they have to work together because she breaks his arm by hitting him with her car. oops.
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This book features two autistic protagonists, several dangerous birds, and an incredible playlist.
Happy Inkmas – Bailey and Cash
independent category novel. An emotional Christmas romance between a brooding tattoo artist dealing with intrusive thoughts and his Disney-obsessed new receptionist who’s pulling out all the stops.
This book features artistic nostalgia, sarcastic office banter, and references to Beauty and the Beast.
sweet in the greek – aria and nik
category length novel. a romantic comedy between a tattooed, pierced and cynical heroine, and the bisexual soccer star who falls in love with her at first sight. he hires her to be her fake girlfriend. he wants her to be his real girlfriend. small steps, and all that.
This book features a Spanish party village, a certified himbo hero, and an infamous box of, ahem, toys.
work for it – griff and olu
sweet in the Greek spin-off. a haunting and emotional romance between a handsome, rich, super-depressed hero and the gruff, lonely fruit farmer he works with for the summer. they hate each other. supposedly.
This book features wayward sheep, pain/comfort, and kisses in the woods.
wrapped in you – abbie and will
an independent Christmas novel published by kobo and only available on their platform. The Hollywood heartthrob is going home for Christmas and is determined to win over his childhood friend, the cynical divorcee Abbie.
This book features a Scottish blizzard, grumpy/sunny, and cats named after breakfast foods.
Mating the Slayer – Chastity and Luke
monsters & companions #1. a novel can actually be read whenever you want because it’s set in a completely different universe that’s basically the same as ours, except there are werewolves. Chastity is a huntress determined to kill all monsters, Luke is a monster determined to mate with Chastity and love her forever and ever. this is, believe it, a romantic comedy.
This book features cupcakes, fights to the death, and some very sharp teeth.
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