5 Romance Reads I Can't Stop Recommending
If you love emotional but comforting stories with strong chemistry and heart, start here.
12/5/20251 min read


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There’s nothing I love more than a romance book that feels like a warm blanket, the kind you start “just for a chapter” and suddenly it’s midnight. These are the romance reads I keep recommending to friends, re-reading, or thinking about long after I finish. I saved the best for last...
1. Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez
Tope tags: slow burn, emotional healing, workplace romance, cozy comfort
If you love heartfelt romance with depth, humor, and characters who feel incredibly real, this one is a must-read. It’s emotional without being heavy and romantic without being over-the-top—perfect for a cozy reading night.
2. Happy Place by Emily Henry
Tope tags: second chance, friends to lovers, found family
This one feels like a summer night with your favorite people. Messy, emotional, and tender in all the right ways. It’s less rom-com and more quiet heartache, but still incredibly cozy.
3. Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams
Tope tags: small town, grumpy/sunshine, low spice
Light, sweet, and pure comfort. If you love small-town charm and soft, swoony romance, this one is such a cozy win. It's lighthearted, comforting, and easy to fall into.
4. Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren
Tope tags: second chance, childhood friends, nostalgic
This is one of those romances that stays with you. It's emotional and nostalgic without being overwhelming. Well maybe a little overwhelming...
Tope tags: enemies to lovers, bookish romance, grumpy/sunshine
If I could rereads one Emily Henry book for the first time again, it would hands down be this one. This one is witty, comforting, and full of sharp banter. Henry writes the kind of romance that makes you smile while you read. It's perfect if you love bookish settings and characters who grow on you in the best way.
If romance is your comfort genre, any of these books will be a win. I'll keep updating the list as I find new favorites, because let's be honest, the TBR never stops growing.