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Books like An Ideal Match

A tender, slow-burn exploration of found family and healing hearts set against the cozy backdrop of a maritime university town. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with An Ideal Match.

cozy
heartwarming
wistful
domestic

01
One in a Million
Sandra Field
A breezy, coastal retreat into classic romance, where guarded hearts and hidden truths collide by the sea.
Shares:
- cozy
- wistful
- earnest
02
The Tides of Summer
Sandra Field
A sweeping, atmospheric romance about outrunning your past and finding unexpected sanctuary on a rugged coastline.
Shares:
- earnest
- tender
03
Timber Boss
Kay Thorpe
A crackling, rustic battle of wills where sparks fly between two stubborn heirs forced to share a legacy.
Feels:
- crackling
- rustic
- tempestuous
04
Nathan's Child
Anne McAllister
A classic, emotionally charged romance where duty collides with lingering desire in the wake of a life-altering secret.
Shares:
- earnest
05
The GP's Meant-To-Be Bride
Jennifer Taylor
A gentle, healing romance where compassion bridges the gap between two guarded hearts.
Shares:
- earnest
- tender
- gentle
- compassionate
06
The Perfect Match
Norma L. Clark
A charming, quiet traditional Regency where a sensible older sister's matchmaking plans are delightfully derailed by her own traitorous heart.
Shares:
- cozy
- gentle
07
On the Tycoon's Terms
Jill MacLean
A stormy, high-stakes clash of wills where a transactional proposition gives way to vulnerable, healing romance.
Shares:
- earnest
08
Anna meets her match
Arlene James
A chaotic but sweet reunion romance where childhood rivalry blossoms into unexpected family harmony.
Shares:
- cozy
- heartwarming
09
The MacGregor grooms
Nora Roberts
A warm, witty celebration of family ties and the delightful inevitability of falling in love when you least expect it.
Shares:
- cozy
10
Romantic Notions
Roz Denny · 1991
A classic opposites-attract romance where initial friction gives way to cozy, home-and-hearth tenderness.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- tender
11
A Well-Matched Pair
Sheila Bishop
A sudden winter storm sweeps an innocent heart into a whirlwind of high-society glamour, hidden scandals, and unexpected romance.
Shares:
- earnest
12
The man she'll marry
Susan Fox
A comforting, sun-baked ranch romance about a guarded woman finding unexpected safety in the arms of a patient cowboy.
Shares:
- cozy
- earnest
- gentle

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