Romance Books About Books

Beg, Borrow, or Steal

Author: Sarah Adams

Year: 2025

Genre: Romance

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Co-workers turned neighbors, Emily and Jake, can’t stand each other. Emily is determined to get Jake out of her hometown but Jake has other plans in mind. While both of them are on a teacher’s salary, Jake is also secretly a well-known writer, and he’s returned to finish his book, fix up his house, and put down roots – even if that means he’s living next door to the woman who gets under his skin in more ways than one.

Why Kirsten loves it

I will always love a romance about writers and this one was so cute. I just adored their banter and antics, and the chemistry between the leads was fantastic!

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Beach Read

Author: Emily Henry

Year: 2020

Genre: Romance

More info: New York Times Bestselling Author

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

January is a romance writer who no longer believes in love.  Until she was 28, she led an idyllic life filled with the ideas of perfect love. 

Augustus Everett is a literary fiction writer who has never believed in love.  They could not be more different.  When they find themselves living next door to each other they decide to help each other overcome their writer’s block by challenging each other to a writer’s duel. 

Trigger Warning

Death of a parent, sexual content

Why Jackie loves it

This is one of the best romance books I have read in a long time.  What could be better than a romance about writers? I love Emily Henry’s writing and loved this book.

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Seven Days in June

Author: Tia Williams

Year: 2021

Genre: Romance

More info: June 2021 Reese Witherspoon Book Club Pick

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

The latest Reese’s Book Club pick was quite a unique read. It was billed as a romance but that doesn’t do this novel justice. Yes, there are some steamy scenes, but it also deals with childhood trauma, drug addiction, racial issues, and single motherhood.

Eva Mercy is a single mom and a bestselling author of Erotica. Shane Hall is an award-winning novelist. The two meet at a literary event and sparks fly, but what nobody knows is that the two met years ago and spent a week together. Since that time, their novels have been declarations of love for each other.

Trigger Warnings

Trauma, addiction

Why Kirsten loves it

It was much heavier than I expected especially with a second chance romance novel. If you are looking for something that will make you think, this is the right pick for you from our list of books about books.

Why Jackie loves it

This is such a complex and deep second-chance romance. The years have been difficult for these two and they carry a lot of baggage.

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The Roughest Draft

Author: Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegmind Broka

Year: 2022

Genre: Romance

Spice Rating:💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Katrina and Nathan are cowriting literary darlings that have not spoken since the release of their last book, three years ago. It also happens to be their greatest success.

Now, they have one more book in their contract and they are forced to come together and write it. Stuck together in a small house and writing a romance with someone you never wanted to see again…that can be stressful enough without feelings getting involved.

Why Jackie like it

This is an adorable romance about writers. What could be better for a book lover?

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She Doesn’t Have a Clue

Author: Jenny Elder Moke

Year: 2025

Genre: Romantic Mystery

Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

She Doesn’t Have a Clue is a cozy mystery set on a remote island during a wedding weekend for an editor and marketing director at a small publishing house. One of their star writers, Kate is a mystery author who is stuck with her ex-friend (and sort of crush) Jake as a plus one at the wedding.

Over the course of the weekend, the bride is routinely targeted with murder plots and Kate and Jake stumble upon another body. Now they are trying to figure out what is going on while warding off their attraction to one another.

Why Kirsten loves it

The mystery was a delight and I couldn’t figure it out before it unfolded… but the romance was the heavy hitter. It’s a steamy story but filled with real chemistry and character depth.

This is one literary trend I hope continues to grow in popularity! These stories just hit differently!

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The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year

Author: Ally Carter

Year: 2024

Genre: Mystery Romance

Spice Rating:💋💋

Age Range: 16+

Plot

After losing her assets to her cheating ex-husband, mystery author Maggie Chase agrees to head to the home of her biggest fan for the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately for her, Ethan Wyatt, another author from her publishing house, is also along for the trip.

It turns out, they have traveled to the home of Eleanor Ashley, a prolific mystery writer (clearly inspired by Agatha Christie) who has a sprawling mansion in the middle of the countryside. During a snowstorm, she mysteriously disappears. Now Maggie and Ethan must work together to try to find her. With murder attempts around every corner and a growing attraction between our leads, this is one fun genre-bending story.

Why Kirsten loves it

Once I started this story, I couldn’t put it down! I was completely swept into the mystery, I was enchanted by the crackling chemistry between our two main characters, and the setting and snowstorm just left me craving a snowy night in. I was utterly charmed by this one and you will be too!

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Book Lovers

Author: Emily Henry

Year: 2022

Genre: Romance

More info: New York Times Bestseller

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

As soon as I saw what this book was about, I knew I wanted to read it. I love Emily Henry books. Nora is a literary agent who is a shark for her clients. Her life is books and will stop and nothing for her job or her little sister, Libby.

When Libby begs Nora to take her to Sunshine Falls, the setting of one of her most famous books, she reluctantly agrees. When they get there, the town does not look anything like the book describes. In addition, her literary nemesis, book editor Charlie Lastra is in Sunshine Falls. Now, Nora and Charlie find themselves together in a plot twist neither of them could see coming.

Trigger Warnings

Death of a Parent

Why Jackie loves it

I love that Nora finds herself in the setting of her favorite book series. That is one of my favorite tropes to read. But this enemies-to-lovers romance book is also so well-written and only Emily Henry can do. The characters feel real and the relationship develops so well, it is everything you want from a romance!

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The Perfect Rom-Com

Author: Melissa Ferguson 

Year: 2025

Genre: Romance

Spice Rating:💋

Age Range: 15+

Plot

Bryony Page is an aspiring writer who is offered a job as a ghostwriter for Amelia Benedict, a rom-com novelist. Bryony agrees under the condition that the literary agent, Jack Sterling, will try and sell her books as well. But nobody could predict that Brian’s books would turn Amelia from popular, to best-selling author with millions of copies sold. Now the agency cannot let her go and Jack realizes he does not want to for personal reasons.

Why Kirsten loves it

Melissa Ferguson always writes the most swoon-worthy, clean romances! Jack has all the green flags, but perhaps the best part of the novel is the contemptuous relationship between Bryony and Amelia. It had me giggling more than once.

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Thank You for Listening

Author: Julia Whelan

Year: 2022

Genre: Romance

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Sewanee Chester is a former actress and audiobook narrator who has been chosen to read alongside the romance world’s biggest male audiobook reader for a new series.

As she falls for the mysterious Brock, who lives across the country and only communicates via text, she can’t stop thinking about her one-night stand in Vegas.

Additionally, she’s navigating a grandmother with Alzheimer’s and a possible chance to relaunch her acting career. But now that the dreams she had for so are in her grasp, are they really what she wants? And why does she feel so drawn to Brock?

Trigger Warnings

Dementia

Why Kirsten loves it

Julia Whelan is my favorite audiobook narrator and I loved her debut book, so I eagerly plunged into this one. It is definitely one of the best romantic comedy books I have read in a while.

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By Any Other Name

Author: Lauren Kate

Year: 2022

Genre: Romance

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Lanie is an editor and is given the chance to work with her idol- THE Noa Callaway. Noa is late on her next manuscript and Lanie has to help her with her writer’s block. That shouldn’t be a problem- even if nobody has met Noa in person.

Why Jackie loves it

What is there not to love about this book? This romance was so much fun to read. Any book about books gets extra points and this one check even more boxes with the light and fun story that was easy to read.

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The Dead Romantics

Author: Ashley Poston

Year: 2022

Genre: Fantasy Romance

More info: GMA Book Club Pick July 2022

Spice Rating:💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Florence Day is a ghostwriter for one of the most successful and well-known romance authors in the industry. The name is apt seeing as how she can also see ghosts. But, after a terrible break-up, she no longer believes in love.

When her new editor will not give her an extension on her deadline, she is in a panic and is on the verge of losing her career. Now, the unthinkable has happened. Her beloved father has died and she must return home to bury him. When she sees the ghost of her editor outside the funeral parlor, she cannot understand why he is there with her, and her life is turned upside down.

Why Jackie loves it

This book was a complete delight to read from the very first page. If you are looking for a book for fall, I love this adorable adult fantasy romance book that is totally unique. It reminds me a little of the 2005 movie starring Reese Witherspoon.

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The Love Scribe

Author: Amy Meyerson

Year: 2023

Genre: Romance

More info: Bestselling author of Bookshop of Yesterdays

Age Range: 16+

Plot

Where do I even start with this amazing magical realism book? When Alice’s best friend has yet another horrible breakup, Alice wants to make her feel better by writing her a letter, the way she used to when they were young. Instead, she finds herself writing a story and as if by magic, Gabby meets the man of her dreams.

Soon, Alice is writing stories for everyone as her gift pours from her. When she is sent a letter that brings her to a mysterious mansion, she meets Madeline who wants to have a special story written for her. Alice is forced to deal with her own past in order to move forward.

Why Kirsten loves it

From the first page, I could not stop reading this book. As soon as I started, I told Jackie that she had to read the book. She loved it as much as I did. We knew it was a perfect book club book because of the amount of time we spent discussing it.

Why Jackie loves it

This book is so compelling I could not put it down. I love the writing but I also love the story within the story. Kirsten and I have had endless discussions about this book and the ending.

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The Bromance Book Club

Author: Lyssa Kay Adams

Year: 2019

Genre: Romance

More info: Bromance Book Club #1

Spice Rating:💋💋💋💋

Age Range: 18+

Plot

Gavin, a professional baseball player in Nashville, recently discovered his wife has been faking her orgasms. Determined to do better in the bedroom, and avoid a divorce in the process, Gavin joins a secret club – a book club!

But this book club is unlike any other. It’s comprised of the biggest alpha males in Nashville and they only read romance books. Together, the members of the bromance book club help Gavin win back his wife.

Why Jackie loves it

This book was the perfect break I needed into a world of romance. The idea of a bunch of men getting together to read romance novels to try and improve their relationships is amazing.

Although now that I think of it, maybe this book is a fantasy. This book is a perfect light read that I finished in a day and as far as rom-com novels go, it is a definite must-read!

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