7 Short & Sweet Romance Novels You Need To Read RN

Following the story of romance channel screenwriter Nora Hamilton and her success in turning her failed marriage into a blockbuster film, Nora Goes Off Script is a short and sweet story for anyone. With actor and former Sexiest Man Alive Leo Vance pursuing Nora’s off-camera lifestyle, this book becomes a heartwarming depiction of true love. We’re sure you’ll be hooked from the first page, and with only 272 pages to get through, Nora Goes Off Script is one to tuck into straight away.

Justin and Emma have a curse: every person they date finds their soulmate the second they break up. So, why not date each other and cancel the curse out? It’s just for the summer; what could go wrong? But when Emma’s family enters the picture and Justin’s new responsibilities catch up with him, the two unlucky daters find themselves battling more than just a curse—they’re navigating life and love in one gloriously confusing cocktail. Just For The Summer shows how, in only 432 pages, sometimes there are people who are just meant to be together.

Traumatized by her parents’ messy divorce and pressured by her Lebanese grandmother’s expectations, Natalie is convinced that love is not real. Within its 320 pages, The Cult of Romance follows Natalie’s journey to Lebanon (the “motherland”) for her best friend’s wedding. Being the maid of honour is no easy job, and with an annoying—yet attractive—best man named George in the mix, Natalie’s presumptions about romance start to unravel. The Cult of Romance shows us how love can come from the most unlikely places.

Are you dreaming of being an artist? Look no further than Hello Stranger. We follow Sadie, a portrait artist from Texas, as she copes with a “most likely temporary” bout of facial blindness. As she struggles to hold onto her dream, Sadie begins to fall in love with two very different men without ever seeing their faces. When everything is falling apart, wouldn’t it be easier to see the truth? From mystery men to fluffy pups, across 323 action-packed pages, Hello Stranger will not disappoint.

With a hint of magical realism and a load of swoon-worthy moments, The Seven Year Slip is perfect for anyone wanting a romantic escape to New York. Spanning 352 pages, the novel depicts the main character Clementine’s struggle with the loss of her beloved aunt. It shows how we can meet the right person at the wrong time—both figuratively and literally. He exists in her past, and she is in his future—can love stand the test of time? Find out in The Seven Year Slip!

Following the story of the couple Harriet and Wyn, Happy Place is not your typical love story because… they have broken up! After being swept up in their friend group’s annual cottage getaway, Harriet and Wyn try to fool the people who know them best. Playing their parts, our couple keeps the cheerful memories alive while their group’s happy place is sold. But amidst all this pretending, something becomes obvious—their feelings are still there. Will love prevail in Happy Place’s 400 pages, or is this seemingly perfect couple really over?

When In Rome asks us one question: when the pop-princess life doesn’t go to plan, where can you escape? Amelia Rose, AKA Rae Rose, finds life becoming too overwhelming, so she opts for Rome. Well, Rome, Kentucky—close enough! Upon meeting the mysterious pie shop owner Noah Walker, it becomes clear he has no time for her popstar problems. However, before either of them realizes it, they’re falling in love. “When in Rome” makes one thing clear in its 320 pages: everyone has to leave Rome eventually.