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My Book Recs
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items Professional daydreamer & HEA collector. Romance Novel: Contemporary, YA, Rom-Com.
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SEP Books
Rom-Coms
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SEP Books
Susan Elizabeth Philips is a best-selling American author known for her contemporary romance novels. She's often credited with helping shape the modern “rom-com” style of romance fiction. Funny. Sexy. Witty, fast-paced dialogue. Strong, sometimes qui...
A sports-romance about a Chicago football team owner and its new female manager.
It Had to Be You (Chicago Stars Series #1) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Paperback
A quirky scientist's plan to have a baby with a star quarterback backfires - and sparks an unexpected love story.
Nobody's Baby but Mine (Chicago Stars Series #3)
A prim TV producer and a cocky ex-football star are forced into a road trip through small-town Texas - and discover that love can be just as wild as the open road.
Heaven, Texas (Chicago Stars Series #2) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Paperback
A determined widow trying to rebuild her life and a reclusive bad boy preacher collide in a small town - and end up finding hope, healing, and a second chance at love.
Dream a Little Dream (Chicago Stars Series #4) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ...
A free-spirited children's book author and a straight-laced pro football player are thrown together unexpectedly - and what starts as a scandal soon turns into a tender, life-changing romance.
This Heart of Mine (Chicago Stars Series #5) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ...
A matchmaker crosses paths with a tough sports agent.
Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars Series #6) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
When a charming football star stops to help a quirky, down-on-her-luck artist in a beaver costume, they end up on an unforgettable road trip that leads to small-town secrets, second chances, and a surprising love neither of them expected.
Natural Born Charmer (Chicago Stars Series #7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A tough, no-nonsense private investigator takes on a case involving a retired football legend - bur their cat-and-mouse game quickly turns into sizzling banter, unexpected teamwork, and a slow-born romance neither saw coming.
First Star I See Tonight (Chicago Stars Series #8) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ...
A celebrated opera diva and a legendary quarterback are forced into a PR tour together - and their clashing egos, sparkling banter, and a hidden vulnerabilities ignite a scandal-tinge, slow born romance on and off the road.
When Stars Collide: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips ...
A High-powered sports agent and a chocolatier-who also happens to be the sister of one of his biggest clients-clash over a drunken night gone wrong, a missing football star, and an unfortunate murder. Sparks fly when opposites meet, les unravel, and ... the ultimate play.
Simply the Best: A Chicago Stars Novel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Paperback
Rom-Coms
Lighthearted love stories that mix romance with humor, banter, and playful situations—perfect for feel-good reading.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas is a contemporary romantic comedy about pretending to be in love… and accidentally falling for rea
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas, Paperback
The American Roommate is a contemporary romance about two strangers forced to live together… and slowly falling in love.
The American Roommate Experiment: A Novel by Elena Armas, Paperback
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is a contemporary romantic comedy about fake dating, science, and unexpectedly falling in love
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood, Paperback
Paris Is a Good Idea is a contemporary romance about escape, self-discovery, and falling in love in the most unexpected place.
Paris Is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay, Paperback
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle is a contemporary romantic drama about fate, friendship, and the unexpected ways life can change.
In Five Years by Rebecca Serle, Hardcover
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter is a contemporary romantic comedy about a dating bet that turns into real feelings.
The Love Wager by Lynn Painter, Paperback
Icebreaker by Hannah Grace is a contemporary sports romance about opposites attracting, healing, and falling in love.
Icebreaker (Maple Hills Series #1) by Hannah Grace, Paperback
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren is a deeply emotional contemporary romance about first love, lost time, and finding your way back to the person who knows you best.
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren, Paperback
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune is a nostalgic, emotional romance about first love, regret, and second chances.
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune, Paperback
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter is a contemporary romantic comedy about fake dating, opposites attract, and discovering real love beyond the screen.
Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter, Paperback
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center is a contemporary romance about protection, trust, and unexpected love.
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center, Paperback
The Summer of Broken Rules by K.A. Tucker is a contemporary romance and coming-of-age story about family secrets, self-discovery, and unexpected love.
The Summer of Broken Rules by K. L. Walther, Paperback
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne is a contemporary romantic comedy about enemies-to-lovers, office rivalry, and sizzling tension.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Paperback
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han is a contemporary romance and coming-of-age story about first love, summer memories, and growing up.
The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer I Turned Pretty Series #1)
It’s Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han is the second book in the “Summer” series, continuing Belly Conklin’s story of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
It's Not Summer Without You (Summer I Turned Pretty Series #2)
We’ll Always Have Summer by Jenny Han is the third and final book in the “Summer” series, concluding Belly Conklin’s journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.
We'll Always Have Summer (Summer I Turned Pretty Series #3)
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han is a contemporary teen romance about secret love letters, unexpected romance, and self-discovery.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han, Paperback
P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han is the second book in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” series, continuing Lara Jean Covey’s sweet and emotional love story.
P.S. I Still Love You (To All the Boys I've Loved Before Series #2) by Jenny Han ...
Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han is the third and final book in the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” series, bringing Lara Jean Covey’s story to a heartfelt conclusion.
Always and Forever, Lara Jean (To All the Boys I've Loved Before Series #3)
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Emily Henry's Books
A slow-burn friends-to-lovers story about two best friends reconnecting on annual trips.
People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry, Paperback
A romance between two writers with opposing styles who challenge each other creatively.
Beach Read by Emily Henry, Paperback
A witty enemies-to-lovers romance set around publishing and small-town life.
Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Paperback
A poignant look at relationships, identity, and what it means to find your “happy place.”
Happy Place by Emily Henry, Paperback
A charming romance involving a librarian and funny, heartfelt twists.
Funny Story by Emily Henry, Paperback
A broader narrative combining romance, history, and legacy, debuting at #1 on bestseller lists.
Great Big Beautiful Life (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Emily Henry, Hardcover