10 Small Town Romance Books That Are Guaranteed to Make You Smile!

This swoon-worthy small-town story stars Adalyn Reyes, an executive for pro soccer team the Miami Flames. When a mishap at work goes viral online, the team’s owner — who happens to be Adalyn’s father — sends her away to live in middle-of-nowhere North Carolina where she’ll help a struggling local kids’ soccer team, the Green Warriors. She soon meets their coach, the grumpy ex-pro soccer player Cameron Caldani…who is also now her neighbor. Can Cam help Adalyn in more ways than one? A simmering and sexy rom-com packed with funny, endearing moments.

Set in the small town of Tilikum, Washington, this captivating tale centers on Grace Miles. Grace misses her old friendship with Asher Bailey, but growing up sometimes means growing apart. And this summer, something feels different between them. Falling for a best friend shouldn’t be complicated, but for Asher, loving Grace is anything but simple. What follows is a dramatic series of events involving Asher’s pack of wild brothers, a sassy grandmother, a gossipy small town and a feud that spans generations. For Asher, choosing love isn’t the risk, but losing his best friend is. Then, one night a kiss changes everything.

Idyllic settings, sweet moments, steamy chemistry…this fun rom-com has it all. Hallie Welch is hired to revamp the gardens on the Vos vineyard in Napa, California. But her teenage crush, Julian Vos, is home at his family’s vineyard while on sabbatical from his Ivy League job. Soon, Julian realizes that having Hallie working outside his window is the ultimate distraction. When their worlds clash again, they’ll have to revisit their past and decide if they have a future. 

After losing another job, Bonnie St. James has officially lost her way. So when she and her best friend stumble upon a ‘help wanted’ post to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, they apply. Perhaps traveling to a new place is just what Bonnie needs to figure out her next move. When the friends arrive in the tiny town of Corsekelly, they fall for the gorgeous Highland landscape and friendly locals. But Bonnie finds a less-than-warm welcome in Rowan MacGregor, the rugged local handyman. As Bonnie and Rowan’s paths cross, insults — and sparks — fly. Will their passionate personalities cause them to clash further or bring them together?

This charming, sweet-as-pie tale by bestselling author Sarah Adams brings readers back to the small town of Rome, Kentucky. This novel follows Annie Walker, who is determined to find her perfect match: someone who complements her calm, quiet life running the local flower shop. After a string of disastrous dates, Annie decides she needs a little practice. Enter Will Griffin, the gorgeous bodyguard who is in town providing security for starlet Amelia Rose during her upcoming wedding to Annie’s brother, Noah Walker. When Annie asks Will for dating help, he can’t refuse her. What follows is a string of “tutoring” lessons between Will and Annie, an ongoing lingering tension and a surprising chance at love.

In this heartfelt holiday story, Stella enters a contest with Instagram-famous influencer Evelyn St. James in an effort to save the Christmas tree farm she’s loved since she was a kid. To make the farm seem like a romantic holiday destination, she lied on her contest application and said she owns Lovelight Farms with a boyfriend. Now, she needs someone to play along with her charade. Thankfully, she has her best guy friend Luka Peter, who somehow agrees to ‘date’ her for the time being. But this fake dating tryst might be the best gift either of them has ever received…as long as they don’t mess it up along the way.

Brimming with warmth and joy, this novel by bestselling author Abby Jimenez sparkles. Alexis Montgomery is driving back to Minneapolis when her car breaks down in the small town of Wakan. Then, she meets Daniel Grant, a handsome carpenter who’s 10 years younger than her. They are opposites yet their chemistry is fierce. This confuses Alexis because her parents expect her to continue the legacy of becoming a surgeon — and to marry a man who is also a surgeon. As she spends more time in the town that Daniel loves, she learns what she really wants out of life. With so many differences between them, how can Alexis choose between her world and his?

Small town charm, electric chemistry and delicious food descriptions abound in this cute saga! Retta Majors is not having a great day. Her ex is now engaged to her cousin and she has decided to attend the wedding with her perfect boyfriend. The only hitch? She doesn’t have one. Meanwhile, Duncan Gilmore is living his dream as the owner of a boxing gym and he’s focusing on its success. That is until the beautiful baker next door to his gym makes him a very odd offer and he accepts. Duncan agrees to be Retta’s fake wedding date to for a weekend. But soon, the lines between fake and real blur for both of them and real feelings surface.

Award-winning author Robyn Carr is beloved for her sweet and swoon-worthy stories — and this special reissued novel delivers all her signature heartfelt charm. After spending five years as her mother’s caregiver, Shelby McIntyre sets out for an adventure. She travels to picturesque Virgin River, and she meets handsome, rugged Luke Riordan, a Black Hawk pilot. The two couldn’t be more opposite, but they realize that love may be all they need.

Hilarious hijinks, delightful small town drama and unexpected romance…this book has it all! Freelance editor Jess Reid finds comfort in her hometown of Redford. But her life takes a turn with the sudden passing of Jasper Wilhelm, the town’s eccentric benefactor. Jasper’s nephew Carter Barclay comes to town to oversee plans for his fortune. There’s a catch: The townspeople can compete in a series of games in order to win Jasper’s fortune. As tensions escalate, Jess and Carter join together in an unexpected partnership, hoping at least one will take home the grand prize and maybe each other’s hearts.