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A laugh-out-loud, chaotic joyride about finding the person who loves you exactly as you are, no filters required. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Josh and Hazel's guide to not dating.

  • lighthearted
  • swoony
  • joyful
  • cozy
  1. 01

    Beautiful stranger

    Christina Lauren

    A deliciously steamy, banter-filled romp that explores the intoxicating line between a casual fling and an undeniable connection.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • playful
  2. 02

    Beautiful Player

    Christina Lauren

    A sizzling, banter-filled crash course in seduction that turns a platonic tutoring arrangement into an undeniable obsession.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • playful
  3. 03

    The Friend Zone

    Abby Jimenez

    A sharp, banter-filled romance that lures you in with laughs before delivering a profound, tear-soaked exploration of grief and self-worth.

    Shares:
    • earnest
  4. 04

    The wedding date

    Jasmine Guillory

    A sparkling, spontaneous romance that feels like sharing a perfect dessert with someone who makes you laugh.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • joyful
    • cozy
  5. 05

    The Hating Game

    Sally Thorne

    A masterclass in crackling banter and the electric, agonizingly fun tension of the enemies-to-lovers trope.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • playful
    • wry
  6. 06

    A Not So Meet Cute

    Meghan Quinn

    A hilarious, high-heat collision of desperate schemes and unexpected chemistry that proves the best love stories are sometimes the messiest.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • swoony
    • chaotic
  7. 07

    Love Her or Lose Her

    Tessa Bailey

    A funny, heartfelt journey of a married couple fighting to tear down their emotional walls and fall in love all over again.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • playful
    • earnest
  8. 08

    Beach Read

    Emily Henry

    A sun-drenched, banter-filled exploration of creative burnout and the terrifying vulnerability of letting yourself believe in happy endings again.

    Shares:
    • earnest
    • wry
  9. 09

    The proposal

    Jasmine Guillory

    A sun-drenched, food-filled romp through Los Angeles that feels like a perfect weekend brunch with your smartest, funniest friends.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • cozy
    • affectionate
    • wry
  10. 10

    The Love Hypothesis

    Ali Hazelwood

    A delightfully tropey, banter-filled academic rom-com that feels like a warm hug for anyone who has ever felt like an imposter.

    Shares:
    • lighthearted
    • swoony
    • cozy
    • earnest
  11. 11

    Not in Love

    Ali Hazelwood

    A high-heat, emotionally charged collision of corporate rivalry and irresistible, secret attraction.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • earnest
    • wry
  12. 12

    Not Another Bad Date

    Rachel Gibson

    A breezy, second-chance romance that trades big-city dating fatigue for a swoony hometown reunion.

    Shares:
    • swoony
    • playful
    • earnest
    • wry

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