Books like 'Crossing the Line'
Readers who enjoyed Crossing the Line by Katie McGarry also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary friends to lovers college
-
Revive Me, Part One: The Act by J.L. Seegars
MalloryThe first time I kissed Christopher Johnson, I knew he would be my biggest mistake. It didn’t stop me from wanting him though, and when the ghosts from my past came barging into the present, it didn’t stop me from agreeing to let him help...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers contemporary new adult age difference dual-pov black-mc african-american -
![Saving You by Kelly Elliott]()
Saving You by Kelly Elliott
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWhat happens when your head and heart contradict each other regarding the one person you’ve always wanted? Growing up, Luke Johnson and Libby Hayes thought they would be best friends forever. One kiss changed everything. Fearing his love for Libby could cost him their friendship, Luke chooses to listen to his head—instead of his heart...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary new adult cowboys cruel hero length-medium m-f -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links -
![Adoring Keaton by Siobhan Davis]()
Adoring Keaton by Siobhan Davis
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA friends-to-lovers new adult MM romance from USA Today bestseller Siobhan Davis. Stand-alone with HEA and no cliff-hanger. Keaton Moving to California was supposed to be my fresh start. A clean slate. An opportunity to drop the façade, escape the lies, find a focus, and just be myself.But I should have realized it wouldn’t be easy, especially when my last name is Kennedy...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college new adult sports contemporary suspense m-m secret-relationship -
![A Love like This by Kahlen Aymes]()
A Love like This by Kahlen Aymes
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSettled in New York City, Ryan and Julia Matthews seek to enjoy their idyllic newlywed life together. Julia’s high-profile job at Vogue and Ryan’s promising career in medicine will surely set them up for everything they could ever want. Their only obstacle seems to be finding enough time to spend together...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary pregnancy shy heroine tycoon angst length-long -
-
![Every Second with You by Lauren Blakely]()
Every Second with You by Lauren Blakely
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEvery Second With You = Sex. Love. Addiction. Heartache. Pain. And Hope. I used to think love was a lie. Now I know it’s real, powerful, and I don’t want to lose it…But my future scares me, and there’s no way this can be happening, especially since I’ve finally broken free from all the people who wanted pieces of me. I don’t even know how to start over, but I have to find a way...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college suspense contemporary alpha male bad boys new adult virgin heroine -
![Choose Me by R.C. Boldt]()
Choose Me by R.C. Boldt
In Choose Me, RC Boldt brings us an unforgettable, heart-wrenching coming-of-age romance... Wearing the nicest suit I own, I stand in the very back with a flask full of whiskey in my inner pocket. I put on a brave face as I watch her walk down the aisle. Because it’s too late. I refuse to be the bastard who makes her cry on her wedding day, but I’m dying to tell her what I’ve always known... -
![Spiked by Love by Toni Aleo]()
Spiked by Love by Toni Aleo
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAllison Titov and Asher Brooks have been best friends their whole lives. Brought up together as part of the Assassins family, they might as well be related. But... Ally has never felt anything sisterly toward Asher.In love with Asher since she was a teen, Ally has gone pro at keeping her feelings a secret. It’s been easy.. -
![Be My Temptation by Rachel Brookes]()
Be My Temptation by Rachel Brookes
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsYou met Josh Crawford and Ashlyn Hart in Be My December, now its time to hear their story. One night connected them.One decision separated them. One craving tempted them. Ashlyn Hart was done with men, or at least those outside of her books. After stupidly falling for the charms of her cheating ex and having her heart broken yet again, she decided to create a new life... -
![Writing the Rules by Mariah Dietz]()
Writing the Rules by Mariah Dietz
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPoppy Anderson was nailing her sophomore year at Brighton University. She liked her classes, had the greatest best friend, and was finally ready to start dating again. Or she was … until her ex, Mike, transferred to Brighton and started exchanging long stares and inside jokes that Poppy thought he’d forgotten.Paxton Lawson was long ago labeled ‘The Golden Boy...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary new adult sports siblings-bff football length-long -
![Loyal Heir by Michelle Heard]()
Loyal Heir by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA fake romance.Nothing but an imaginary relationship.But after a while of pretending, it starts to feel real. It’s too easy convincing the students at Trinity Academy Aria Chargill is mine. It’s too easy playing the role of my best friend’s boyfriend. And the lines blur until I no longer know where the fake romance ends and the real one begins...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary new adult super rich hero rich heroine length-medium m-f -
![Presently Perfect by Alison G. Bailey]()
Presently Perfect by Alison G. Bailey
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsPerfection is an illusion fueled by the perception of others. Tweet was my heart, my soul, and my purpose. She was my everything. Neither of us were perfect. We both made mistakes. Looking back, that was okay, because every choice brought us to where we needed to be at the time we needed to be there. The one constant, our love and friendship... -
![Backdraft by H.M. Ward]()
Backdraft by H.M. Ward
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsWhen Mari realizes that Trystan is the internet megastar, Day Jones, she can’t speak. Every time she listens to his song, it leaves her feeling so much. That song is bewitching. Everyone she knows heard it. As soon as it appeared on YouTube, it went viral, and then the guy who wrote it disappeared. Despite agents and record labels trying to lure Day5705 out, he remains anonymous...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary musicians rockstars abuse bad boys length-short -
![Always Mine by Kennedy Fox]()
Always Mine by Kennedy Fox
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsCollege parties, beer, and one-night stands—that was my life. Now, I hunt down criminals, ethically or not, but if no one’s asking, then I’m not telling. Drinking and women are still included, though I can’t seem to forget the girl who almost gave me her virginity. She would’ve until I realized she was too young, and I wasn’t looking to get thrown into jail...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college new adult suspense age difference contemporary siblings-bff length-medium -
![Defining the Rules by Mariah Dietz]()
Defining the Rules by Mariah Dietz
It started with friendship. The best stories always do. Our story sounds unlikely. Bizarre. A fable. Like wine and cheese and my favorite pair of jeans, Things got better over time— Too good, it seemed. Arlo Kostas was the starting running back for Brighton University. His quick smile and sharp wit Was enough to disarm even the biggest cynic...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college new adult sports contemporary open-door length-long audiobook -
-
![Trading Paint by Shey Stahl]()
Trading Paint by Shey Stahl
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA must have companion to Happy Hour that give you an inside look into the characters of the Racing on the Edge series. Step into the magic where the clay met rubber and desire defined greatness. Trading Paint takes you inside the hasty driver’s mind to what led him to a decision that changed the path of two souls... -
![Golden Boy and the Two Bears by Nash Summers]()
Golden Boy and the Two Bears by Nash Summers
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAsher Williams is obsessed with love. His column is thriving, fellow students trust him with their relationship woes, and he’s on his A-game when it comes to matchmaking. At least, matchmaking other than his own. After a heartfelt letter written to his column, Asher is set on aiding the two love-struck heroes who desperately need his help... -
![In Pieces by Danielle Pearl]()
In Pieces by Danielle Pearl
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThree years ago she was left in pieces . . . Most college freshmen love the newfound freedom of living on campus, but none of them craves it like Beth Caplan. One ill-fated night when she was fifteen left her locked in a posh prison of private tutors. It's for the best , everyone said, and maybe it was...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college new adult contemporary angst friends-benefits siblings-bff length-medium -
![Awakening by Ashley Suzanne]()
Awakening by Ashley Suzanne
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsMira’s broken and battered. She’s fighting to put herself back together while her heart is trying to forget. Can she continue moving forward with one man while in love with another? Skylar’s wrestling demons he never imagined in his wildest dreams. The girl he’s been in love with for years finally has feelings for him. There’s only one problem: her heart might lie somewhere else...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary bikers love triangle bad boys other-man-woman length-medium -
![Dare to Love by S.B. Alexander]()
Dare to Love by S.B. Alexander
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWomen want him. Guys want to be him. Sexy, confident, college playboy, Kelton Maxwell has his future right in the palm of his hands. He’s got one foot in the door at Harvard Law. All he needs now is one prestigious internship at a highfalutin law firm to seal the deal. Nothing can stand in his way. Until..Categorized as:
college friends to lovers new adult contemporary vengeance second chances male-pov length-medium -
![Breeze of Life by Kirsty Dallas]()
Breeze of Life by Kirsty Dallas
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBree ‘Breeze’ Delany never imagined her life could sink so deep. That such intense pain could take up residence in her heart and shred her soul to pieces. And all it had taken was one little word to drag Bree to the depths of this despair, cancer. It took just one person to pull Bree from the darkness, her best friend Harper Somerville... -
![Defiant Heir by Michelle Heard]()
Defiant Heir by Michelle Heard
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom International Bestseller Michelle Heard comes a new friends to lovers novel in The Heirs series. The man of my dreams is nothing short of perfect. Kao Reed is a hermit who loves to live in the shadows. With striking blue eyes and a gentle nature, he won my heart years ago. I’ve woven all my dreams and future around him. But then the worst happens...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary new adult super rich hero virgin heroine length-medium m-f -
![A King in Wonderland by Nash Summers]()
A King in Wonderland by Nash Summers
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAsher Williams is obsessed with love. Or at least he was, until it all came crashing down. He made a mistake. And even Asher himself, arranger of marriages and aider of lovesick hearts, doesn’t know how to fix it. And like every heroic quest, there are a few bumps in the road and dragons to slay... -
![Kiss To Remember by Anna B. Doe]()
Kiss To Remember by Anna B. Doe
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSome moments define the trajectory of your life.Grace Shelton has experienced her fair share of loss and trauma, but moving to Blairwood is her chance for a new beginning.For Trent Remington, going to college is a chance to break free of his overprotective parents and finally play basketball.Some moments will change it forever...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers sports new adult contemporary basketball length-long audiobook -
![The Love Playbook by Jerica MacMillan]()
The Love Playbook by Jerica MacMillan
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSteamy love tutor romance with an inexperienced football player and the free spirit who rocks his world.Jackson Lancaster is a mystery. At least to me.He's not your typical jock at all—shy, studious, and apparently not looking to get all the action he can.I know, I know, stereotypes are bad. But if the shoe fits ...Except in this case, it doesn't. At all...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers sports new adult virgin hero contemporary friends-benefits length-medium -
-
![Closer by Mary Elizabeth]()
Closer by Mary Elizabeth
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsGabriella Mason is damaged. Teller Reddy is wrecked. Misery loves company, and that’s exactly what Ella gets the afternoon her path crosses with Teller’s: the misunderstood premed student who instantly becomes her lifeline when she moves to Los Angeles, an attempt at escaping her heartbreaking past. In the beginning, Lonely and Defensive complete each other...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers new adult angst bad boys contemporary poor heroine length-novella -
![Flat-Out Celeste by Jessica Park]()
Flat-Out Celeste by Jessica Park
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsFor high-school senior Celeste Watkins, every day is a brutal test of bravery. And Celeste is scared. Alienated because she’s too smart, her speech too affected, her social skills too far outside the norm, she seems to have no choice but to retreat into isolation. But college could set her free, right? If she can make it through this grueling senior year, then maybe...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers contemporary slow burn sweet-hero m-f length-medium audiobook -
![The Pass by Rebecca Jenshak]()
The Pass by Rebecca Jenshak
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsI’ve been in love with her for two years.The first time around, I screwed things up. I hesitated and the moment was gone.I passed when I shouldn’t have.Not a total loss. I gained a best friend instead of whatever we might have been.Sydney is hands down the best thing that’s ever happened to me, and I’ll do anything to keep her in my life. Even bury my feelings deep inside...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college sports new adult contemporary basketball length-short audiobook -
![Love Me Back by Michelle Lynn]()
Love Me Back by Michelle Lynn
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsGrowing up in small-town Belcrest, Maddy Jennings always thought she was destined to be with her childhood sweetheart, Trent Basso. Throughout the complicated road she has traveled with Trent, someone else has had a strong presence in Maddy's life... -
![Leaving Amarillo by Caisey Quinn]()
Leaving Amarillo by Caisey Quinn
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsNashville meets New Adult in Neon Dreams, a dramatic, sexy series from bestselling author Caisey Quinn, about a country band’s rocky road to fame—and the ambition, dreams, and love of the people who make the music. Dixie Lark hasn’t had it easy...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers contemporary new adult tattoos forbidden love siblings-bff length-medium -
![Songs for Cricket by Terri E. Laine]()
Songs for Cricket by Terri E. Laine
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe’s his best friend’s little sister and off limits.College freshman, Finley Farrow, has two fairly ambitious goals this school year: make the football team and get over Shepard Connelly. The gorgeous football player with the magnificent voice would one day be a star on or off the field. But he’ll never see her as more than his best friend’s sister. Now her eye is on the end zone...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers sports contemporary new adult forbidden love alpha male length-medium -
![His Nanny by Amanda Richardson]()
His Nanny by Amanda Richardson
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEvianna If dissecting the intricate love stories penned by Jane Austen were a talent, I’d win. But my love of literature did nothing to prepare me for the tumultuous twist my own love story would take. Determined to move on, I answer an advertisement for a nanny job. The only problem is, it leads me to Nicholas Wilder–a man whose stoic demeanor could make Mr. Darcy look downright joyful...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers christian contemporary tycoon new adult single-father misogyny -
![Sweet Girl by Sierra Hill]()
Sweet Girl by Sierra Hill
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKylah I’ve always lived in the shadows of my athletic older brother and my charismatic twin sister. And that’s okay by me. I don’t mind being known as the shy wallflower. The gawky geek. The sweet, virginal girl. Well, that’s one label I’ve been trying to rid myself of since starting my freshman year in college this year. The thing is, no one’s ever looked twice at me. Until I met Van Gerard...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college sports new adult contemporary siblings-bff basketball length-medium -
![Rock Me Hard by Olivia Thorne]()
Rock Me Hard by Olivia Thorne
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe newest release from Olivia Thorne, author of The Billionaire’s Seduction series! Kaitlyn Reynolds is a year out of college and fighting to become a journalist when she gets the biggest break of her young life: the shot at a cover story in Rolling Stone magazine. But there’s a catch... -
![In Pieces by Danielle Pearl]()
In Pieces by Danielle Pearl
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAn Amazon Best Book of the Month! Three years ago she was left in pieces . . . Most college freshmen love the newfound freedom of living on campus, but none of them craves it like Beth Caplan. One ill-fated night when she was fifteen left her locked in a posh prison of private tutors. It's for the best, everyone said, and maybe it was... -
-
![A Beautiful Kind of Love by Ellie Wade]()
A Beautiful Kind of Love by Ellie Wade
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsEvery choice has a consequence. I believe in soul mates. Why? Because I have one and his name is Jax Porter. I have known Jax my whole life and I have loved him with every breath I’ve ever taken. The fact that we were born a mere month apart to mothers that are best friends has made us inseparable since birth...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college new adult contemporary love triangle angst other-man-woman length-medium -
![When Nothing Else Matters by Katherine Jay]()
When Nothing Else Matters by Katherine Jay
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDylan Mathers is a complication I don't need in my life. Star of the football team, popular man on campus, hot as hell...and he's my best friend. Or at least, that's what we're telling everyone. As hard as I try, I can't deny the connection we have. I'm desperate to discover all his thoughts and secrets and even want to tell him mine. Mostly...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college sports contemporary new adult humor football length-medium -
![The Way You Look Tonight by Bella Andre]()
The Way You Look Tonight by Bella Andre
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsNew York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Bella Andre brings you a new set of Sullivans to fall in love with… As a very successful private investigator who has caught many a cheater, Rafe Sullivan believes true, lasting love only happens once in a blue moon...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college contemporary alpha male curvy heroine m-f length-short audiobook -
![The Slam by Haleigh Lovell]()
The Slam by Haleigh Lovell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Haleigh Lovell, comes a sexy new standalone novel. His best strokes can be found off the court. Ender Hemsworth has been called many things: A Cock on Legs. Captain of Sigma Chi. Big man on campus. Star athlete at UC Berkeley. And he's always scowling like someone just took a piss in his Cheerios... -
![Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee]()
Edge of Chaos by Molly E. Lee
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsBlake Caster has been in an emotionally abusive relationship with Justin for so long, she can’t tell what is normal anymore, and so she clings to the one thing that is solidly hers—her passion for extreme weather. Three years into her Meteorology degree, Blake meets professional storm chaser, Dash Lexington, who is as gorgeous as he is daring... -
![Lessons In Love by Jessica Peterson]()
Lessons In Love by Jessica Peterson
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsStudying abroad just got a whole lot sexier...He's hot. Charming. Funny as hell. Too bad sexy Spaniard Rafa Montoya is off limits.Yeah, I fantasize about what his mouth can do other than speak four languages during our tutoring sessions. But I need to focus on bringing up my crappy grades, not his mouth...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college new adult contemporary virgin heroine forbidden love length-medium m-f -
![Tell Me Why by Sydney Snow]()
Tell Me Why by Sydney Snow
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnna Vasquez has had enough. Torn after finding out her best friend committed suicide, she's determined to find out why this horrible thing has happened. But when she falls for her best friend's brother, she learns a terrible secret. Suddenly she's left with questions, and wondering if love really can conquer all... -
![His Dirty Devil by Vivian Ward]()
His Dirty Devil by Vivian Ward
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe cute little horns on her headband aren’t the only thing that’s pointy. I’ve been watching Marissa for a while, slowly putting my plan into place. She could have any guy on the campus but I’m going to make sure that doesn’t happen. Halloween is all about tricks and treats but there are two things you should know...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers contemporary insta-love alpha male dual-pov new adult length-novella -
![The Hookup Type by Brittany Wilson]()
The Hookup Type by Brittany Wilson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You can’t have Fun Dip with a person you actually care about losing.”Maci Lawson has a few goals for her junior year of college. She wants to excel in her courses, live it up with her roommate in their new apartment, and break away from her habit of relationships and keeping old options open...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college sports friends-benefits contemporary new adult humor length-long -
![JOCK REIGN by Sara Ney]()
JOCK REIGN by Sara Ney
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsIT’S NOT EASY LIVING IN YOUR BROTHERS SHADOW.Jack Dryden-Jones is easily the worst rugby player on the field—when he moves to The States to follow in his brothers footsteps, he has no idea how he’d hate the game. He’s so horrible he considers faking an injury to take himself out of the game.Jack is a quick-witted, comic book loving gentleman—not an athlete. DO NOT DATE YOUR ROOMMATES CRUSH... -
-
![Dirty Little Secret by Rachael Brownell]()
Dirty Little Secret by Rachael Brownell
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHe’s my brother’s best friend.Which makes me off limits.My brother made that clear to all his friends the summer I turned fourteen.That didn’t stop me from falling in love with him. From dreaming about sharing my future with him. From wondering what it would be like to be with him.It didn’t stop the heated looks he’d send me when no one was paying attention... -
![Wasted Time by Angelia M. Swan]()
Wasted Time by Angelia M. Swan
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsPenelope Sweeten is ending her twenties on the lowest note of her life.After her almost decade long, tumultuous relationship comes to an end, Penny is heartbroken, devastated, and utterly lost. Feeling more alone than ever, Penny relies on her group of trusted, chaotic friends to help her navigate through this next chapter... -
![When We Fall by Marquita Valentine]()
When We Fall by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn the captivating new novel in Marquita Valentine’s Boys of the South spinoff series—perfect for readers of Abbi Glines and Katy Evans—a small-town sweetheart takes a chance on the bad boy who’s always been her hottest fantasy. The last time Piper Ross saw her best friend’s sexy older brother, Jase Simmons, he was being taken away in handcuffs...Categorized as:
college friends to lovers contemporary bad boys alpha male new adult siblings-bff length-short -
![The Road Not Taken by Emily Tudor]()
The Road Not Taken by Emily Tudor
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOlivia Hart has no idea what she’s doing with her life. She’s been waiting for all the pieces to fall into place, but she can’t seem to get out of her own way. Stuck in her daily routine of working at the same grocery store since college, trying to write her next book, and her nonexistent social life, she’s become stagnant...Categorized as:
friends to lovers college sports forced proximity contemporary praise-kink new adult length-long -
![Swipe Me by Ana Shay]()
Swipe Me by Ana Shay
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsReignHe was supposed to be a stranger.It was supposed to be a one-night thing.A cocky Southerner that would be out of my life after one mind-blowing night.We were never supposed to see each other again.After finding the house and roommates of my dreams, a fresh start was exactly what I needed... -
![AnguiSH by Lila Felix]()
AnguiSH by Lila Felix
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsAnguish was the status quo, until she walked in. Breaker James Collins is confined in a prison of his own making. Scarred doesn’t begin to define his hell since finding out his girlfriend had cheated, stolen, and lied two years ago. It led to a single event—one that would blacken his days and his nights from then on...
Fantastic book recommendations by romance book lovers for romance book lovers.
Find out more about romance.io.
Find out more about romance.io.
Get recommendations by genres & tropes
Use the romance book finder to mix and match over 100 content keywords to find the books that match your preferences
Or - use our amazing romance book finder to get recommendations based on your favorite content tropes and themes. Mix and match at will.
