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Books like The house in the foothills

A gentle, nostalgic return to a small town where community ties blossom into sweet, unexpected romance. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The house in the foothills.

  • cozy
  • sun-warmed
  • hopeful
  • tranquil
  1. 01

    Mackenzie Country

    Mons Daveson

    A classic, tension-filled vintage romance where professional boundaries melt under the heat of undeniable attraction.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
    • romantic
  2. 02

    Master of Namangilla

    Mons Daveson

    A sun-drenched vintage romance where rugged outback isolation fuels the simmering tension between a determined newcomer and a stubborn local.

    Shares:
    • earnest
    • romantic
  3. 03

    The dream on the hill

    Lilian Peake

    A comforting, vintage enemies-to-lovers romance where shared sacrifices pave the way for unexpected tenderness.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
    • romantic
    • unexpected romance
  4. 04

    Mountain Lovesong

    Katherine Arthur

    A tender, rustic romance about the terrifying vulnerability of letting a wandering stranger become a permanent fixture in your heart.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • hopeful
    • earnest
  5. 05

    The Enchanted Woods

    Katrina Britt

    A sweet, nostalgic romance where carefully laid plans for a sensible marriage are delightfully upended by unexpected passion.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
    • romantic
    • nostalgic
  6. 06

    Bushranger's Mountain

    Victoria Gordon

    A classic clash of wills set against the rugged beauty of the Tasmanian wilderness, where stubborn independence meets undeniable attraction.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
    • romantic
    • finding home
  7. 07

    Matter Of Marnie

    Rosemary Badger

    A nostalgic, forced-proximity romance where domestic coziness collides with simmering, unspoken attraction.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
    • romantic
    • nostalgic
  8. 08

    Moonrise Over The Mountains

    Lilian Peake

    A classic tale of workplace proximity where professional intimidation slowly melts into earnest, hopeful romance.

    Shares:
    • hopeful
    • earnest
    • romantic
  9. 09

    Man Of The House

    Miriam MacGregor

    A cozy yet fiery battle of wills set against the lush, sun-dappled backdrop of a New Zealand estate.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
    • romantic
    • finding home
  10. 10

    Romancing The Teacher

    Marie Ferrarella

    A warm, secret-laced romance where guarded hearts and hidden identities collide over community service.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • hopeful
    • earnest
    • romantic
  11. 11

    The Farthest-Away Mountain

    Lynne Reid Banks

    A timeless, plucky fairy tale quest that feels like wrapping up in a warm blanket on a rainy afternoon.

    Shares:
    • cozy
    • earnest
  12. 12

    High-country wife

    Gloria Bevan

    A classic romance exploring the simmering tension of a marriage built on obligation and the yearning for true affection.

    Shares:
    • hopeful
    • earnest
    • romantic

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