Books like 'A Novel Love Story'
Readers who enjoyed A Novel Love Story by Ashley Poston also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
contemporary funny paranormal fantasy grumpy sunshine forced proximity magic m-f small town cold hero
-
Wild Scottish Fortune by Tricia O'Malley
Can an artisan builder with a haunted past learn to break down her own walls? Orla Clarke is a master builder with a secret—she can see ghosts. Tasked with building Common Gin’s newest distillery in Loren Brae, Orla faces more than just architectural challenges...Categorized as:
magic forced proximity found-family m-f from hate to love slow burn fantasy paranormal -
![Good Spirits by B.K. Borison]()
Good Spirits by B.K. Borison
The USA Today bestselling author of Business Casual, B.K. Borison is back with a whimsical new holiday romance—this time with a magical twist—that will have everyone falling in love with the Ghost of Christmas Past.He’s the Ghost of Christmas Past. She’s not exactly Scrooge...Categorized as:
m-f magic grumpy sunshine forced proximity cheerful heroine christmas paranormal contemporary -
![]()
![]()
Sponsored links -
![Wild Scottish Gold by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Gold by Tricia O'Malley
She was forged in heat, and he was the hammer that struck too close to her heart.Kaia Bissett came to Scotland for a fresh start. No entanglements. No mistakes. No mixing business with pleasure. But one impulsive, scorching night with a stranger shatters that promise—especially when the stranger turns out to be Thane Blackwood. Her new landlord, and apparently, her biggest rival... -
![Between by L.L. Starling]()
Between by L.L. Starling
A bewitching, fiendishly funny cautionary tale about the perils of gatecrashing fairy tale kingdoms—particularly ones with drunken unicorns, bored dragons, and sorcerers in tight, leather pants. Sasha Pierce hasn’t had a single dream since she was a child…... until she accepts a substitute teaching position in the charmingly witchy village of Old Middleton...Categorized as:
magic m-f grumpy sunshine small town teacher-heroine cold hero cheerful heroine slow burn -
-
![The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey]()
The Escape Plan (Only Magic in the Building) by Katie Bailey
When there’s no escaping the plans life has for you…Beckett McCarthy’s beloved Gran always taught him to find magic in mundane, everyday things. But since she died, he no longer feels any magic.In fact, he feels nothing at all.So, when he has an opportunity to spend a summer abroad in Serendipity Springs, he’s expecting little more than a change in scenery... -
![The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen]()
The Undercutting of Rosie and Adam by Megan Bannen
From the author of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy comes a new heartwarming fantasy rom-com with an opposites-attract twist set in the delightful, donut- and dragon-filled world of Tanria. Immortal demigod Rosie Fox has been patrolling Tanria for decades, but lately, the job has been losing its luster...Categorized as:
m-f grumpy sunshine slow burn forced proximity nerdy-hero cheerful heroine cold hero found-family -
![The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh]()
The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh
Some love stories are written . . . this one is magically delivered. Iris Ellington isn’t looking for love. Not even a little bit. With a long list of failed relationships behind her, she’s decided to reinvent herself as a person who doesn’t fall head over heels on the first date.New town, new job, new Iris.But someone—or something—has other plans...Categorized as:
magic m-f grumpy sunshine forced proximity cold hero found-family cheerful heroine contemporary -
![Wild Scottish Love by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Love by Tricia O'Malley
Wicked banter, kitchen witches, and hot men in kilts make this friends-to-lovers modern day Scottish fairytale a romping good time. I draw the line at serving people grasshoppers for dinner. As luck would have it, on the same day I quit my job as head chef at Suzette’s, a fine-dining restaurant in Boston, I was offered an opportunity to open a restaurant at a castle in Scotland... -
![A Kilt for Christmas by Tricia O'Malley]()
A Kilt for Christmas by Tricia O'Malley
Legend has it that wishes made at the standing stones during Christmas come true.As if.Maisie Barron is over it. A small-town girl with big dreams, her frustrations lead her to make a silly wish at the standing stones outside Loren Brae. Little does she know, the magick found there will transform her wish into a catastrophic event that threatens the upcoming Christmas Book Festival...Categorized as:
forced proximity magic small town grumpy sunshine nerdy-hero christmas paranormal humor -
![Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer]()
Whiskey & Witches by T.M. Cromer
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the golden Son sacrifices for the shunned One, only then can the curse be undone...Carrick O'Malley lost his wife in a tragic accident and is dealing with his heartbroken, mute son... -
![Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor]()
Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor
Unlucky in love Sophie Stewart might need a miracle to find her one true love…or maybe just a little bit of magic.Sophie Stewart knows a lot about plants. The rooftop garden she tends and beautifies is ample evidence of that. What she doesn’t know is anything about love, not with her long track record of always picking the wrong guy... -
![Eternal Luck (Ghostly Guardians) by Louisa Masters]()
Eternal Luck (Ghostly Guardians) by Louisa Masters
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLuck brought us together… but can it last forever?I was working a dead-end job and living with too many roommates when I met Carlos. That meeting was our first stroke of luck, changing both our lives and tying us together. I’ll never regret it, but after eight amazing years, I’m starting to think he does... -
![To Have It All by B.N. Toler]()
To Have It All by B.N. Toler
Rock bottom. Liam had set up shop there. After an accident left him injured and unable to work, it wasn’t long before he ended up on the street with his dreams in the gutter. This was it. This was his life. Until the day he met Max Porter—a man who appeared to have it all... -
![Single Dad in a Kilt by Kait Nolan]()
Single Dad in a Kilt by Kait Nolan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say timing is everything, and for single dad Hamish Colquhoun, the timing couldn't be worse. With a new law practice to establish, a centuries-old farmhouse to restore, and the challenges of raising a tween daughter, romance is the last thing on his mind...Categorized as:
forced proximity small town m-f friends to lovers contemporary single-father humor witches -
-
![Misfortune and Mr. Right (Only Magic in the Building) by Savannah Scott]()
Misfortune and Mr. Right (Only Magic in the Building) by Savannah Scott
When your nemesis is your next-door neighbor, falling for him is not part of the plan … but fate may have other ideas.Olivia Pennington has spent her whole life competing with Logan Alexander—and losing. From spelling bees to science fairs, he’s always been one step ahead, snagging the trophies, titles, accolades, and now … he’s after the promotion she desperately wanted... -
![Alpha Dragon's Cat by Hawke Oakley]()
Alpha Dragon's Cat by Hawke Oakley
Will curiosity kill the cat shifter—or finally cure his lonely heart? Alaric has lost all patience with the Dragonfate Games. After failing to find a mate for four seasons, he suspects foul play. The omega’s convinced a producer has a vendetta against him...Categorized as:
magic nerdy-hero new adult cold hero from hate to love forced proximity grumpy sunshine paranormal -
![The Enchanted Garden Cafe by Abigail Drake]()
The Enchanted Garden Cafe by Abigail Drake
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor her sixth birthday, Fiona Campbell’s mother, Claire, made her a peace sign piñata filled with wishes for a better planet instead of candy. When she got her period, her mother held a womanhood ceremony at their café and invited the neighborhood. On her sixteenth birthday, they celebrated with a drum circle... -
![The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott]()
The Last Days of Lilah Goodluck by Kylie Scott
“Be quiet and listen: He is cheating on you. The name of your soulmate is Alistair George Arthur Lennox. You will be passed over for the promotion. The winning numbers are 5-8-12-24-39-43. And I’m very sorry to tell you this, but you will die next Sunday.” When Lilah Goodluck saves the life of Good Witch Willow as they’re crossing a busy L.A...Categorized as:
magic grumpy sunshine cold hero m-f cheerful heroine contemporary witches alpha male -
![Vortex Conundrum by Louisa Masters]()
Vortex Conundrum by Louisa Masters
Wanted: one demon hunter. Beware the matchmaking ghosts. After years managing a haunted hotel and estate, I thought things were good. Sure, the ghosts can be a handful—nosy, opinionated, interfering—but they’re also friendly and fun. We have a system. Everything was under control. Cue hysterical laughter...Categorized as:
forced proximity from hate to love magic found-family small town cold hero paranormal m-m -
![Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss]()
Goodbye Again by Caitlin Moss
Fated to meet.Destined to fall in love.Bound to fall apart.In Julia Waters’s world, everything is easily explained. Simple, uncomplicated, logical. Until she meets JP Chapman on a cross-country flight, the handsome kindergarten teacher charms her with his wit, humor, and irresistible smile... -
![Mermaid Beach: A Wholesome Romance Novel by Sheila Roberts]()
Mermaid Beach: A Wholesome Romance Novel by Sheila Roberts
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMermaid Beach by Sheila Roberts will be available Apr 25, 2023...Categorized as:
new adult small town contemporary humor shapeshifters paranormal fantasy length-medium -
![One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza]()
One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlways be careful what you wish for. Maya Bloom has a secret.For as long as she can remember, all her wishes have come true. One quick plea to the universe, and whatever she wants is hers. The they always backfire.Which is why Maya is done wishing. Well, until her wedding day when she’s in desperate need of the truth...Categorized as:
forced proximity found-family magic m-f contemporary humor friends to lovers single-father -
![The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling]()
The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling
Tilly is ready to live her cottagecore dreams on Starry Hill—a quiet island town where life is easy. Or so she thought.Bodin enjoys his peaceful lifestyle, supportive community, and fulfilling job. But when Tilly blows in from Cape Easton, a place he’s sworn he’ll never set foot in again, his uncomplicated existence is turned upside down... -
![Mourner For Hire by Caitlin Moss]()
Mourner For Hire by Caitlin Moss
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA romantic comedy about death, forgotten pasts, and unfinished business.Vada Daughtry is a professional mourner. For a fee, she’ll cry at your funeral, whisper invented memories, and spin tales of heartbreak. It’s a job that keeps her moving—and keeps her past buried.But when a wrong turn leads her to a roadside bar and a mojito-soaked night with bartender Dominic Dunne, something shifts... -
-
![Without Pride and Prejudice by Jennifer Peel]()
Without Pride and Prejudice by Jennifer Peel
Can their love conquer pride and prejudice?Ever since I first read Pride and Prejudice at twelve years old, I’ve dreamed of being Elizabeth Bennet. That dream is now about to come true...Categorized as:
grumpy sunshine m-f cheerful heroine cold hero friends to lovers time travel humor paranormal -
![Witching You Mistletoe and Mayhem by Jenna Collett]()
Witching You Mistletoe and Mayhem by Jenna Collett
Two magical rivals. One marriage of inconvenience. And an enchanted key that could erase everything.Valerie Spellman believes in holiday miracles—twinkle lights, true love, and the occasional glitter bomb to get the job done. But all the festive magic ends at the feet of Grant Delaney...Categorized as:
magic m-f from hate to love forced proximity small town cold hero cheerful heroine paranormal -
![Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston]()
Sounds Like Love by Ashley Poston
A hitmaking songwriter and a bitter musician share a startling and inexplicable connection that they’ll do anything to shake, in the next sparkling, magical book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Seven Year Slip and A Novel Love Story...Categorized as:
magic m-f from hate to love slow burn small town forced proximity contemporary humor -
![Haunted by Love by Keri Lane]()
Haunted by Love by Keri Lane
Fate and circumstance won’t stop bringing me, Phee Carter-Wright, a paranormal influencer, and Darwin Chen, a paranormal debunker, together. Everywhere I turn, there’s Darwin with that half-quirk smile and a million sarcastic snipes at my job.It’s absolutely infuriating.What’s even more infuriating, though, is the fact that we can’t keep our hands off each other...Categorized as:
from hate to love magic m-f forced proximity paranormal contemporary multicultural humor -
![The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker by Jenni Keer]()
The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker by Jenni Keer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMeet Lucy, aged 25, and Brenda, aged 79. Neighbours, and unlikely friends. Lucy Baker is not your usual 25-year-old. She is more at home reading and knitting in her cluttered little flat than going out partying and socialising.79-year-old Brenda is full of wise and wonderful advice, but when she’s diagnosed with dementia her life begins to change... -
![The Serendipity by Emma St. Clair]()
The Serendipity by Emma St. Clair
He’s a no-nonsense businessman. She’s a free-spirited baker. But the magical building they live in seems to think they’re a perfect match… When billionaire Archer Gaines needs to escape his father’s corrupt shadow and a related scandal, he purchases The Serendipity, a historic apartment building far from New York City... -
![Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield]()
Shake Off The Ghosts by Miranda Newfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWANTED: Housesitter for Cavendish House, an expansive medieval manor in the Highlands of Scotland. Must love country living and have maintenance skills. Decent pay for right applicant. Sounds spectacular, doesn't it? Sadly, what the ad should've said was - WANTED: Idiot willing to live in abject misery for two months in the middle of nowhere Scotland... -
![Macabre Magic by L.H. Cosway]()
Macabre Magic by L.H. Cosway
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIncluded in Shiver: 13 Sexy Tales of Humor and Horror.When you’re married to an illusionist, you never know what surprise is around the corner.Matilda believes she doesn’t scare easily. Horror films make her laugh rather than jump in terror. Jay begs to differ. With just the right magic trick, he thinks he can give his wife a scare for Halloween, so the two make a bet... -
![Wild Scottish Knight by Tricia O'Malley]()
Wild Scottish Knight by Tricia O'Malley
Opposites attract in this modern-day fairytale when American, Sophie MacKnight, inherits a Scottish castle along with a hot grumpy Scotsman who is tasked with training her to be a magickal knight before the Kelpies wreak havoc on the people of Loren Brae. The knight was supposed to be a man.Not me, Sophie MacKnight, a marketing associate from California... -
![Wish You Weren't Here by Gracie Ruth Mitchell]()
Wish You Weren't Here by Gracie Ruth Mitchell
Clementine has accidentally freed a British genie from his ancient British teapot, and she’s not thrilled about it.However, appalled by his living conditions—and grudgingly impressed by his jawline—she vows to set him free. But before he can join the human world, the genie must prove he can live like a human—and he must do it in one month, or he’ll fade away for good...Categorized as:
forced proximity magic new adult m-f small town from hate to love slow burn cold hero -
-
![A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy]()
A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy
When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold.Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else...Categorized as:
magic m-f forced proximity found-family cheerful heroine monsters fantasy contemporary -
![War on Christmas by Elle Campbell]()
War on Christmas by Elle Campbell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA witchy loner . . .Freya Nilsen knows exactly how she wants to spend her winter solstice: alone on her couch with a mug of mulled wine watching her favorite spooky TV show. Instead, she’s returning home to Northview, Wisconsin, where she’s always been the moody black sheep of the sunshiny Nilsen family...Categorized as:
from hate to love forced proximity m-f grumpy sunshine christmas humor witches contemporary -
![Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine]()
Third Time's a Charm by Marquita Valentine
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNote: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B0096TKHAO To the world, Alexander "Sasha" Romanov is a sexy, globe-trotting playboy that parties with the very rich and famous. But behind the façade exists a ruthless man willing and able to destroy anyone and anything standing in the way of his ultimate goal ...until he meets Rose Holland... -
![The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood]()
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
A recently deceased woman meets “the one” in the afterlife waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!) if she can find him on earth before ten days are up…If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment...Categorized as:
found-family from hate to love magic m-f forced proximity slow burn cold hero new adult -
![Switched by Sarah Ready]()
Switched by Sarah Ready
For Serena Otaki, free-spirited Californian, life is simple. She loves smashing atoms at The Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland. She loves Star Trek, spicy tofu, and her cat, Captain Purrk. She loves her messy (slob-fest) apartment, her chaotic brand of organizing, and staying permanently, happily unattached.Life is perfect. She has one true love—physics...Categorized as:
forced proximity from hate to love slow burn magic grumpy sunshine contemporary fantasy paranormal -
![Never Been Witched by Molly Harper]()
Never Been Witched by Molly Harper
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 26 ratings"Amid magical shenanigans...this book might just have you laughing out loud." —Hazel Beck for Witches Get Stuff DoneShy, sunshiney small-town antiques expert and full-time witch-slash-ghost wrangler catches feelings for the charming, perfectly polished customer in an expensive suit as they work together to renovate his family's historic (and definitely haunted) hotel... -
![Monster Roommate by Amanda Aggie]()
Monster Roommate by Amanda Aggie
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA witty heroine and a sexy, alpha-hole hero.I'm Nora and in my entire afterlife, I never expected to be roommates with a possessive, cocky, sexy-as-sin vampire. Since I've been dead, no one has been able to see me, but that changed the second he stepped through the front door of my internal prison--aka my old house from before I flew the coop...Categorized as:
magic from hate to love forced proximity paranormal vampires humor shapeshifters fantasy -
![Happily Ever Haunted by Ellie Hall]()
Happily Ever Haunted by Ellie Hall
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI fell in love with a ghost. Yes, from my past, and I just can’t seem to forget about him.They say it’s bad luck for a black cat to cross your path—one has been tailing me for days—but it didn’t start there. Years ago, I was trapped in a railcar for twenty-four hours. Also, I accidentally shattered two mirrors and got struck by lightning once...Categorized as:
magic grumpy sunshine forced proximity contemporary fantasy paranormal mystery humor -
![Trauma for the Neighbors: The Summoning of Athanasius by Tierra Cox]()
Trauma for the Neighbors: The Summoning of Athanasius by Tierra Cox
When Ione discovers a strange box buried in her garden, she doesn’t expect it to contain the ring of a long-lost primordial god. But the moment she slips it on, she’s bound to Athanasius—lord of death and darkness, and an infuriatingly smug immortal with an agenda of his own...Categorized as:
magic m-f grumpy sunshine from hate to love forced proximity cheerful heroine cold hero slow burn -
![Vexing the Viper by Ashley Rayne]()
Vexing the Viper by Ashley Rayne
NikoBeing a Gorgon in a world predominantly run by humans isn’t easy. Creelin U was supposed to be my sanctuary, the one place I could be myself without the stares and whispers.Until it wasn’t.They have officially opened their doors to humans, and now there’s one in particular who seems to get under my skin. A human who’s sunshiny aura has me wondering if I should change my ways...Categorized as:
new adult magic grumpy sunshine found-family forced proximity nerdy-hero queer paranormal -
-
![The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins]()
The Book Charmer by Karen Hawkins
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Karen Hawkins crafts an unforgettable story about a sleepy Southern town, two fiercely independent women, and a truly magical friendship.Sarah Dove is no ordinary bookworm. To her, books have always been more than just objects: they live, they breathe, and sometimes they even speak... -
![Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone, Zoe Chao]()
Maybe This Time by Cara Bastone, Zoe Chao
Finding true love is only a matter of time in this heartfelt and hilarious romantic comedy, starring Zoë Chao (The Afterparty), Noah Reid (Schitt’s Creek), and a full cast!Romance can be a little complicated when you get sucked into a wormhole. Just ask high school English teacher June Flint. One little solar flare happens and suddenly you find yourself 85 years in the future...Categorized as:
teacher-heroine m-f from hate to love forced proximity time travel paranormal contemporary humor -
![An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward]()
An Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia Edward
An ancient witch explores the thrills—and perils—of online dating with hilarity and heart in a charming rom-com perfect for fans of cozy fantasy and witchy romance.Meet Thorn Scarhart, a thirty-nine-year-old witch who’s having trouble finding love in the 17th century. Despite the local matchmaker’s efforts and Thorn’s arsenal of powerful love potions, she has yet to fall in love... -
![Perfectly Wicked by Lindsay Lovise]()
Perfectly Wicked by Lindsay Lovise
Charmed meets Ghost Hunters in this magically wicked paranormal romance, perfect for fans of Not the Witch You Wed and The Ex Hex.Holly Celeste and her sisters make the best apple cider in Maine—courtesy of a magical secret ingredient—but even that hasn’t been enough to keep their orchard afloat... -
![A Second Look by RiverWriter]()
A Second Look by RiverWriter
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsHer best friend's life was a mess and she would have done anything to make things better for him and his sons. So, when she found her former enemy in a similar situation her heart went out to him as well... and the beautiful blond baby in his arms didn't hurt his case. It was certainly enough for her to give him a second look... -
![Wishful Thinking by Evangeline Anderson]()
Wishful Thinking by Evangeline Anderson
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Swann Sisters Chronicles, Book 1 How do you ditch your Fairy Godmother? As her 25th birthday approaches, mild-mannered Philomena Swann lives in terror of her annual birthday wish. Sure, she has a disinterested fiance and a misogynistic boss, but from experience she knows wishing both away could result in disaster. Why? Because she and her sisters are one-eighth fairy...
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.
