Best Rom Com Books to Read in 2023

We think a funny romance novel is a perfect break between heavier reads. To help you balance your TBR, we compiled this list of the top new rom com reads, including 2023 new releases to the best romantic comedy books from last year.

GEORGIE, ALL ALONG

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SNAP OUT OF IT

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NEVER MARRY YOUR BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND

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LOATHE TO LOVE YOU

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JUST MY TYPE

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FAUX BEAU

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We think a funny romance novel is a perfect break between heavier reads. To help you balance your TBR, we compiled this list of the top new rom com reads, including 2023 new releases to the best romantic comedy books from last year.

GEORGIE, ALL ALONG

Tropes: Friends to Lovers, Grumpy Meets Sunshine, Small Town

The Book Girls Say: This one is emotional, witty, and steamy!

SNAP OUT OF IT

Tropes: Older Main Character, A Hint of Magic, Love After Divorce

The Book Girls Say: If you find 20-something rom-coms hard to relate to, this could be a great choice!

NEVER MARRY YOUR BROTHER'S BEST FRIEND

LOATHE TO LOVE YOU

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract

The Book Girls Say: If you enjoyed The Love Hypothesis, don’t miss this collection of 3 STEM romance novellas by the same author.

JUST MY TYPE

Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Second Chance Romance

The Book Girls Say: We both enjoyed this author’s debut novel, Lease on Love. Reviewers say that Just My Type is even better!

FAUX BEAU

Tropes: Fake Relationship, Mistaken Identity

The Book Girls Say: This one has a mix of sweet and spicy in a fast-paced format.

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