If you have loved Emily Henry’s delicious romances—those splendid tales of witty banter, second chances, and hearts finding their way home—then you know the particular ache of finishing the final page and longing for more. Fear not, dear reader, for we have gathered the most enchanting books to fill that space in your heart, each one a doorway to new adventures in love.
Whether you adored the summer magic of Beach Read, fell head over heels for the slow-burn friendship in People We Meet on Vacation, or swooned over the bookish enemies of Book Lovers, these recommendations shall keep you happily reading through 2025, 2026, and beyond.
Falling Down Under by Errin Krystal
There exists a particular sort of magic when a person returns to the place where their heart first learned to love—and Falling Down Under captures this magic with exquisite tenderness. This enchanting tale whisks us away to the sun-drenched vineyards of rural Australia, where Georgia Bailey, once a London socialite, finds herself magnificently humbled by fate.
Having lost her fortune, her rather useless rock-star boyfriend, and her inheritance to a scheming stepmother, Georgia retreats to her grandparents’ vineyard—only to discover that her childhood sweetheart, now a wonderfully grumpy chef, awaits her there. The banter crackles like summer lightning. The tension simmers like wine fermenting in oak barrels. And a full-grown kangaroo named Boomer provides the most delightful comic relief one could wish for.
Readers have called it “the ultimate second-chance romance” and “a perfect stress reliever,” praising how it delivers warmth, laughter, and that satisfying feeling of watching someone rebuild their life from the ground up. If you’ve ever longed for a rom-com that blends the grumpy-sunshine dynamic with a lush, escapist setting, this standalone novel—the first in the Seven Sisters Vineyard series—is absolutely perfect for your next read.
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Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
One cannot speak of summer romances without mentioning this absolutely devastating tale of love lost and found again. Persephone Fraser spent six magical summers falling in love with Sam Florek at her family’s lake cottage in Canada. Then, as summer loves sometimes do, it all fell spectacularly apart.
A decade later, a funeral brings Percy back to Barry’s Bay, where the pull between her and Sam proves as undeniable as the tide. Alternating between their teenage romance and their adult reunion, this heartbreaking and hopeful story explores whether some loves are simply too powerful to let go. For those who adored the nostalgic ache of People We Meet on Vacation, this shall feel like coming home.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
In the hallowed halls of Stanford’s biology department, a most unlikely romance blooms between Olive Smith, a PhD candidate who decidedly does not believe in love, and Adam Carlsen, the fearsome professor whom everyone calls a tyrant. When Olive impulsively kisses him to convince her friend she’s moved on from an ex, a delightful fake-dating arrangement ensues.
The grumpy-sunshine dynamic here rivals anything Emily Henry has crafted, and the academic setting adds a delicious layer of intellectual sparring. Watching these two brilliant souls discover that their experiment in pretend love has become alarmingly real is pure, unmitigated joy.
The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman share a desk, a mutual loathing, and an elaborate series of games designed to drive each other absolutely mad. They compete for the same promotion. They trade barbs like championship fencers. And then, in one fateful elevator ride, everything changes.
This enemies-to-lovers office romance practically invented the modern rom-com formula that Emily Henry fans adore. The tension is exquisite, the banter legendary, and the revelation that perhaps hatred and passion are merely two sides of the same coin will leave you quite breathless.
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
Olive Torres considers herself the unlucky twin—until her sister’s entire wedding party falls victim to food poisoning, leaving the prebooked Hawaiian honeymoon tragically unused. The only other survivor? Ethan Thomas, her nemesis and now brother-in-law’s brother, with whom she must pretend to be a blissfully married newlywed.
Ten days in paradise with someone you cannot stand ought to be miserable. Instead, it becomes rather wonderful. This sunny, laugh-out-loud romp proves that sometimes the universe conspires to bring together the most unlikely souls.
The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary
In London, where housing costs more than one’s sanity, Tiffy and Leon share a flat they can barely afford—and a bed they have never shared at the same time. She works days; he works nights. They communicate entirely through Post-it notes left about the apartment.
By the time they finally meet in person, they have already begun to fall in love through paper and ink. This utterly charming tale proves that connection knows no conventional bounds, and that sometimes the person sleeping in your bed while you’re away becomes the person you cannot imagine sleeping without.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Stella Lane approaches love as she approaches everything: with data, algorithms, and a methodical plan. As an econometrician with Asperger’s syndrome who finds physical intimacy challenging, she hires an escort named Michael to teach her the art of romance.
What begins as a transaction transforms into something neither anticipated—a tender exploration of connection, acceptance, and the courage to be truly known. This groundbreaking romance, written by an #OwnVoices author, delivers both heat and heart in equal measure.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
After nearly dying, Chloe Brown creates a list of adventures to finally embrace life. Her grumpy building superintendent, Red, seems an unlikely accomplice—but when she gets stuck in a tree rescuing a cat, their reluctant partnership begins.
Chloe lives with chronic pain from fibromyalgia, and this #OwnVoices novel handles her experience with remarkable authenticity while delivering a swoony romance. The grumpy-sunshine dynamic sparkles, proving that sometimes the greatest adventure is letting someone truly see you.
Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren
Hazel Bradford is gloriously, unapologetically too much—and Josh Im, her best friend’s brother, has known this since she threw up on his shoes in college. Now, years later, they’re both single and decide to set each other up on double dates.
The dates are disasters. Their chemistry is undeniable. And watching these friends pretend they’re absolutely not falling for each other is pure comedic gold. For fans of People We Meet on Vacation‘s friends-to-lovers magic, this delivers endless delight.
The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest
When shy book editor Lily agrees to meet her email pen pal—a fantasy author whose messages have become her lifeline—she discovers he’s actually her new neighbor. The same neighbor who ghosted her months ago.
This charming tale of mistaken identity and second chances wraps literary romance in the warmest of embraces. Readers who loved the bookish world of Book Lovers will find themselves quite at home.
Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
Fifteen years ago, two Black teenagers fell desperately in love during one transformative week. Now, Eva and Shane are successful authors who cross paths at a literary event, and the connection between them blazes back to life.
This beautifully written romance explores the complexity of first loves that never quite let go, wrapped in gorgeous prose and featuring characters who feel achingly real. The dual timeline structure will captivate fans of Emily Henry’s layered storytelling.
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Kristen Peterson knows that Josh Copeland might be the most wonderful man she’s ever met. She also knows she cannot have him—not with the secret she’s keeping about her future. As their friendship deepens into something neither can resist, both must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice for love.
Abby Jimenez balances humor and heartbreak with the same deft touch Emily Henry brings to her work, creating romances that feel both light and profoundly meaningful.
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
When a bestselling novelist learns that the man adapting her book for television is connected to the greatest tragedy of her life, working together should be impossible. Instead, it becomes inevitable.
Written by the screenwriter adapting Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation for film—and Emily Henry’s real-life friend—this debut novel crackles with the same wit and emotional depth that Henry’s fans treasure.
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
August meets Jane on the subway and feels an instant spark—except Jane is somehow displaced from the 1970s, trapped on the Q train, with no memory of how she got there. Falling for someone who exists outside of time requires an extraordinary leap of faith.
For readers who loved the magical quality of Emily Henry’s settings, this queer romance offers something entirely unexpected: a love story that defies the very laws of nature.
The Road Trip by Beth O’Leary
Dylan and Addie fell hard and fast two years ago. Then they shattered just as quickly. Now, stranded together on a chaotic carpool to a friend’s wedding in Scotland, they’re forced to confront everything they’ve been running from.
The road trip format creates natural tension and intimacy, while flashbacks reveal what went wrong—and whether it can be repaired. Second-chance romance devotees shall find much to love.
Finding Your Next Emily Henry Read
The magic of Emily Henry lies not merely in witty banter or swoon-worthy romance, but in her ability to create characters who feel like old friends navigating the beautiful mess of love and life. Each book on this list shares that quality—stories where laughter mingles with tears, where imperfect people find their way to happiness, and where the final page leaves you believing in love just a little bit more.
Whether you choose to escape to an Australian vineyard, a London flat, or a Hawaiian beach, may your next read bring you the same joy that Emily Henry’s novels have delivered. After all, the best romances remind us that happy endings aren’t just for fairy tales—they’re for anyone brave enough to believe in them.
