There is something about the crisp chill in the air and the changing colors of fall that make me want to hibernate under fluffy blankets and dive into another world through reading. I love reading adventure, comedy, fierce female main characters, and of course a swoon-worthy love interest.
I’ve put together a list of (mostly) fall romance reads I cannot wait to dive into. My list is heavy on romantic fantasy novels, but I also enjoy themed rom-com and a little bit of drama. If that sounds like you, light up that fall-scented candle, sip your pumpkin-flavored coffee, and let’s read!
Cozy Fall Romance Reads
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
If you love the movie Ghost this one is for you. Florence is a ghostwriter for a romance novelist with a deadline she’s struggling to meet due to her most recent breakup. With her looming deadline and a stubborn but attractive editor who refuses to push back the date, she gets a phone call from home about the loss of her father. After running from her special talents and her hometown that mocked her for so long, Florence is prepared to leave town after her father’s funeral. Until she runs into a ghost who looks all too familiar. Her hunky editor is dead and she is suddenly challenged to help with his unfinished business. Described as heart-warming, entertaining, emotional, and uplifting with a hint of magic, I couldn’t wait to put this one on my list.
The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
Enemies to lovers but make it small-town romance. Calla is a city girl who finds herself flying back to the remote frontier town where she was born to reconnect with her estranged father. As she navigates the care for her father as he fights cancer she is also trying to navigate life in the Alaskan wild. She meets Jonah, a pilot who is operating her father’s charter plane company and who can’t imagine living anywhere but the Alaskan wild. At first, she’s determined to prove him wrong but then she finds herself trying to determine if she should actually stay in Alaska or go back to her bustling city life in Toronto. From what I’ve seen in reviews it seems this book is great for those who enjoy comfort romance movies and enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
Looking for a fun, quirky, spicy, witchy romance for a spooky season? Vivienne cured her broken heart with bubble baths, vodka, sappy music, and a hex on her ex! Nine years later the heartbreaker comes back to her town of Graves Glen, Georgia. Rhys is still just as annoyingly handsome as ever and Vivi soon finds out the Hex actually worked. Rhys’ disastrous return to Graves Glen causes one calamity after another and Vivi now must help him save the town from her curse.
The Witch Collector (series) by Charissa Weaks
Looking for an action-packed book with slow-burn enemies to lovers, witches, and magic? After Raina Bloodgood’s sister is collected by the Frost King and The Witch Collector, she makes it her life’s goal to avenge her sister. On Collection Day she finds out about a much more sinister threat and Collector Alexus Thibault, the man she was planning to slay, suddenly becomes the very man who might just turn into the hero who steals her heart.
Fourth Wing & Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros
Like a fierce female main character, enemies-to-lovers, and dragons? This one is for you. Quiet, intelligent Violet is supposed to be sent to the scribe quadrant where she will live among the safety of books and scrolls. However, the commanding general, her mother, has ordered her to abandon her plans and instead, she will compete to be in one of the most elite and ruthless quadrants, the dragon riders. Violet’s body is frail but her intelligence and wit are strong. With the other competitors in the quadrant knowing her mother’s title, she not only has to train to be chosen by a dragon instead of being incinerated by one, she also has to keep herself from being killed by other cadets. Especially Wingleader, Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless of the dragon riders. Don’t miss the third book in the series, Onyx Storm, set to release in January.
Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross
The sequel to Divine Rivals, an enemy to lovers fantasy romance series full of hope, heartbreak, and the power of love. Two weeks after Iris returns from the frontlines of war Roman ends up missing and his lack of memory makes it difficult to remember his beloved pen pal. Rebecca’s prose is what draws all sorts of readers to her stories. Ruthless Vows is the epic, beautifully written conclusion to Divine Rivals.
Daydream by Hannah Grace
This is the third installment of Hannah Grace’s Maple Hills series. This series, set at Maple Hills University follows several of the team’s hockey players on their quests to find love. Read, unlikely romances with just out-of-reach love interests. Be sure to read the other books in the series, Icebreaker and Wildfire.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
This is Ali’s first dive into the fantasy realm and it has been well received by Romantasy readers everywhere. The unlikely alliance between a Vampyre Bride and an Alpha Werewolf brings the heat in this enemies to lovers debut fantasy/paranormal novel.
Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco
Where Bridgerton meets Fantasy this is the first step out of the YA realm for author Kerri Maniscalco. Artist Camilla mostly keeps to herself after losing her father to illness however she still finds herself participating in the societal expectations of the Ton. Until she agrees to a devils bargain with Lord Synton in order to stave off the most notorious rake in Waverly Green from asking her hand in marriage. Synton is captivated by Camille’s wits, bravery and banter. Together they strike out on a journey to win the evil game of the unseelie king, through demon courts and vampire realms, they weave through clues, secrets, and their feelings for each other.
Are there any fall romance reads or reads, in general, you are cozying up to this fall? Let us know in the comments below.
