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small town romances that are a MUST read!

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There’s just something about small towns—where everyone knows your business, the diner serves up drama with your coffee, and falling in love feels a little more personal. This list is filled with must-read small town romances that deliver all the coz...
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knockemout series

If you love small-town chaos, grumpy/sunshine couples, and a whole lot of heart (and spice!), the Knockemout series is a must-read. Full of lovable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, and swoony romances that pack an emotional punch—you won’t be able...

 
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5 ⭐️; enemies to lovers, fake dating
Things We Never Got Over - by Lucy Score (Paperback)
 
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4 ⭐️; forced proximity, neighbors to lovers, slow burn
Things We Hide from the Light - (Knockemout) by Lucy Score ...
 
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5 ⭐️; enemies to lovers, second chance romance
Things We Left Behind - (Knockemout) by Lucy Score (Paperback)

almond bay series

The Almond Bay series is the perfect blend of small-town charm, heartwarming romance, and just the right touch of spice. With lovable characters, cozy beach vibes, and stories full of second chances and found family, these books will have you wishing...

 
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5 ⭐️; brother's ex best friend, forced proximity, workplace romance
The Way I Hate Him by Meghan Quinn, Paperback
 
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5 ⭐️; workplace romance, forced proximity, fake marriage, slow burn
The Reason I Married Him by Meghan Quinn, Paperback
 
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5 ⭐️; enemies to lovers, neighbors, forced proximity
The Path to Loving Him by Meghan Quinn, Paperback

skylark series

The Skylark series is full of small-town feels, strong heroines, and the kind of slow-burn romance that makes your heart ache in the best way. With just the right balance of emotion, wit, and warmth, these stories celebrate friendship, healing, and f...

 
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4 ⭐️; fake dating, single dad, opposites attract
Someone To Love: A Small Town Romance by Michelle Major, Paperback
 
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4 ⭐️; second chance romance, enemies to lovers, forced proximity
Someone To Tempt: Small Town Enemies Romance

bellinger sisters

The Bellinger Sisters series is everything you want in a rom-com: swoony, spicy, and full of heart. With unforgettable grumpy/sunshine energy, laugh-out-loud moments, and tender character growth, these books deliver the perfect blend of romance and s...

 
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5 ⭐️; if you love schitt's creek this book is for you! imagine alexis rose falling in love with a grumpy sea captain. this book is liquid gold, it will have you laughing and swooning at the same time!
It Happened One Summer - by Tessa Bailey (Paperback)
 
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5 ⭐️; friends to lovers, forced proximity
Hook, Line, and Sinker - by Tessa Bailey

story lake

 
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i haven't read this book yet but it is on my TBR; forced proximity, found family, opposites attract
Story of My Life (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Story Lake Series #1) by Lucy Score ...

rose hill series

another series that has received super rave reviews (which also just got picked up by Amazon studios!) and it's currently on my TBR

 
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single dad, brother's best friend, he falls first
Wild Love (Rose Hill, #1) by Elsie Silver
 
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friends to lovers, forced proximity, single dad
Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2) by Elsie Silver
 
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enemies to lovers, fake marriage,  grumpy single dad, forced proximity
Wild Side (Rose Hill, #3) by Elsie Silver
 
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forbidden romance, age gap, ex boyfriend's dad, grumpy MMC
Wild Card (Rose Hill, #4) by Elsie Silver

stand alones

i love me a standalone book! these definitely didn't disappoint and had me swooning at every turn!

 
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5 ⭐️; takes place on the small island of Mackinac where the FMC grew up, where everyone knows each other's business! enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slow burn, girl in danger
Forever Never by Lucy Score, Paperback
 
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5 ⭐️; takes place in Golden Falls, WI where the FMC falls in love with small town life & the people she encounters. she also has a hot grumpy neighbor 😮‍💨; grumpy x sunshine, dislike to like, forced proximity, opposites attract
The Summer for Us: Small Town Romance

rebel blue ranch series

this whole series is currently on my TBR but who can say no to cowboy romances?

 
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cowboy romance, enemies to lovers, brother's best friend
Done and Dusted: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel by Lyla Sage, Paperback
 
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forced proximity, workplace romance, city girl x country boy, slow burn, black cat x golden retriever
Swift and Saddled: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel by Lyla Sage, Paperback
 
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single dad x nanny, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, sister’s best friend / best friend’s brother
Lost and Lassoed: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)
 
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second chance romance, friends to lovers, forced proximity, found family
Wild and Wrangled: A Rebel Blue Ranch Novel (B&N Exclusive Edition)

chestnut springs

The Chestnut Springs series is small-town romance at its finest—packed with angst, swoony moments, and just the right amount of spice. Each book gives you emotionally messy characters, heartfelt journeys, and love stories that hit you right in the fe...

 
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3 ⭐️; forced proxmity, enemies to lovers, cowboy romance
Flawless by Elsie Silver, Paperback
 
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haven't read it yet but on my TBR!; enemies to lovers, single dad x nanny, forced proximity
Heartless - (Chestnut Springs) by Elsie Silver (Paperback)
 
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on my TBR!; hockey romance, childhood friends to lovers, age gap, runaway bride
Powerless - (Chestnut Springs) by Elsie Silver (Paperback)
 
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on my TBR!; reverse grump x sunshine, single mom/secret baby, reformed playboy, he falls first
Reckless - (Chestnut Springs) by Elsie Silver (Paperback)
 
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on my TBR; fake dating, small town romance, friends to lovers, forced proximity
Hopeless - (Chestnut Springs) by Elsie Silver (Paperback)