Books Inspired By Rom-Coms You Love

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Who doesn't love a feel-good rom-com? Here is a list of books that are inspired by the rom-coms you know and love.  Spice up your life with a little romance with these must read romance novels.

Counting Down With You

Classic ‘good girl falls for bad boy’ in both Counting Down With You by Tashie Bhuiyan and Endless Love deliver the perfect love story.

The Infamous Miss Rodriguez 

The Infamous Miss Rodriguez by Lydia Sans Andres has classic Dirty Dancing vibes in an iconic love story setting.

Prom Queen Perfect 

If you enjoyed the movie Clueless, you will love Prom Queen Perfect by Clarisse David. Spoilt, rich, and fashionable Alex tries to prove her nemesis, Adam, wrong by doing a makeover on an unknown school misfit. 

Love In The Time Of Corona 

In both The Breakup and Love In The Time Of Corona by Rilzy Adams, we see ex-lovers become roommates and fall in love again.

It Happened One Summer 

Did you enjoy Legally Blonde? Then It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey is the book to read. 

To Have And To Hoax

To Have And To Hold by Martha Waters and Sweet Home Alabama both focus on estranged spouses who see forced to spend time together.

If She Says Yes 

Sun, bathing suits, and sexy set the scene for both If She Says Yes by Tasha L Harrison and How Stella Got Her Groove Back.

Like A Love Song 

You will love Like A Love Song by Gabriella Martin if you enjoyed To All The Boys I've Loved Before

Anna K

What do Anna K by Jenny Lee and the movie Crazy Rich Asians have in common? They both have rich socialites falling for the mysterious rich man.

The Kiss Quotient

Unlike Pretty Woman, the young girl in The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang needs a little help dating so hires a male escort. 

A Cowboy To Remember 

For the fans of Always Be My Maybe, you will love A Cowboy To Remember by Rebekah Weatherspoon. Both stories are centralized around childhood friends. 

Somewhere Only We Know 

You won't read Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo without seeing the many similarities to Notting Hill.

Hold Me

As a fan of You've Got Mail, the captivating book Hold Me by Courtney Milan will keep you spellbound. 

The Spanish Love Deception 

The Spanish Love Deception by Elana Aramas is a very similar storyline to The Proposal as both lead characters dislike their partners.

Headliners

Headliners by Lucy Parker and The Ugly Truth both deliver love-to-hate romances.

You Deserve Each Other

Just Married and the book You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle are both chaotic and hilarious even though they don't resemble each other in plot. 

Maybe This Time 

Maybe This Time by Christina C Jones and What Happens in Vegas both focus on two people marrying people they wouldn't normally be attracted to. 

The Ex Hex

Were you a fan of Bewitched? Then you will love The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling.

Pink Slip 

Danger, secrecy, and giving in to your deepest fears are nothing the themes in Pink Slip by Kathrina Jackson and This Means War.

The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You 

If you enjoy reading about childhood friends who become lovers then The Only Thing Worse Than Me Is You by Lily Anderson and the movie Candy Jar are perfect for you. 

Do you have a favorite? what caught your eye the most? Romance novels have a long and rich history. It's eye-opening to see how this genre has evolved with the times and can reflect exactly what society found most focused on during a certain time period. It will be interesting to see what your romance novel of choice says about you and the time period you're in.