6 Cozy Small Town Romances Every Girl Should Read
It's so easy to romanticize small towns. Everyone knows everyone, which can bring a sense of community. The sense of familiarity feels like nostalgia to a T.
Understandably, this setting is great for a small town romance book. You'll get townies you know and love, the rich backstory of every relationship, and falling in love just feels so simple.
Ready to try your first small town romance? Continue reading to discover six of our most recommended from the sub-genre.
Wild Love by Elsie Silver
Rosie Belmont of Elsie Silver's Wild Love never planned to return to her hometown of Rose Hill, but a sudden job termination has her going back to her roots. Luckily for her, World's Hottest Billionaire and country star Ford Grant is about to open a recording studio in Rose Hill and could use the assistance of a business manager. That said, Ford and Rosie have always had complicated feelings for each other, and working in close proximity won't make it any easier. Oh, and Ford has also discovered he has a tween daughter, only further complicating his work-life balance.
Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher
Julian Lopez and Dahlia Muñoz are former family friends, but let's just say they can't stand each other now. So, when Dahlia returns home to Lake Wisteria after breaking off her engagement, she vows to stay far away from him. That said, Julian's mother is ready to thrust him into helping Dahlia recover from heartache, which means she can leave town as quickly as possible. But along the way, they might realize they can put their differences aside and rekindle what once was.
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In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
Beckett Porter is a total womanizer, at least, until he has a rendezvous with Evelyn St. James. Suddenly, everything Beckett knows about love—or lust, rather—is thrown out of the window. He also didn't know that Evelyn's one of the biggest influencers in the world and will soon disappear to return to the hustle and bustle of her everyday life. It's a good thing, right? Beckett can forget she ever existed—until she becomes jaded with her career and decides to return to the small town of Inglewild.
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
Clementine "Emmy" Ryder has done everything she wanted to. She's left her small town, graduated from college and become a top-of-the-line horse rider. But when an accident ends her career, she has to return to her Wyoming home. That also means reuniting with her brother's best friend, Luke Brooks, who is determined to pursue her. Emmy's not interested in romance, but will she be able to resist his charms?
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Nora Stephens is, well, a book lover. But unlike the characters in her favorite novels, she lives a seemingly insignificant life as a literary agent. To get away from the boredom, Nora decides to have a getaway to Sunshine Falls, North Caroline, with her little sister. It sounds like the perfect plan, until Nora runs into her brooding colleague, Charlie Lastra.
That Kind of Guy by Stephanie Archer
Emmett Rhodes is not a relationship guy, but when he decides to run for mayor, he's forced to clean up his reputation as the town's bachelor. Avery Adams isn't the type of woman he'd ever go for, but she needs a restaurant loan and is willing to play his pretend fiancée for the money. However, the lines between real and fake are going to get blurred real fast.
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