With its cozy temps, delicious scents, and beautiful foliage, autumn makes for one of the best seasons for a good romance. Something about the falling temperatures tend to encourage coupling up. Whether you’re in a relationship or not, it’s the perfect time to curl up with one of these cozy fall romance books. Bonus: some of them are magic! โจ
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Happily-Ever-After Cozy Fall Romance Books
The Sugar Maple Inn by Laura Bloom
Grace sees the inn for sale as the perfect opportunity to prove her business acumen. Reese sees it as the perfect way to uncover family secrets. Neither of them knows they’re secretly online friends. Cue sparks โจ
The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman
After losing her high-powered gig in Manhattan, Ellie retreats to the family home in the Hamptons. Imagine her surprised when her former high school paramour is in her old room – and they have to work together.
Fall Too Well by Erin Branscom
Our female heroine is back in her hometown, tail tucked between her legs, after a failed marriage. Now, not only does she have to face her past with handsome rancher Nash…she has to work for him.
The Cozy Nook Bookshop by Jeannie Chin
Evicted, unemployed, and friendless, Emily jumps at the chance to run a bookstore in Vermont, and falls straight into the arms of a handsome forest ranger – literally. It’s the perfect small-town setting to fall in love.
Wood You Be Mine by Daphne Elliot
Is there anything more autumnal than a romance with a lumberjack?! An elementary school principal is determined to show the town (and her hot neighbor) her mettle.
The Pumpkin Spice Cafรฉ by Laurie Gilmore
If you haven’t read the romance that sparked a thousand imitators, take this as your sign! It’s the perfect small town grumpy-sunshine romance to add a little (pumpkin) spice to your autumn.
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
While it’s called a “gender-swapped When Harry Met Sally,” this book is more of a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers story. If you like your characters cynical and prickly, check out this ode to whip-smart rom coms.
Take a Chance, Sasha Sinclair by Ashley Herring Blake
Orphan Sasha is adrift – in love, in life – until she gets the opportunity to make a documentary about a mysterious North Carolina family. The Bishops aren’t witches, but there’s magic in the air…
Given Our History by Kristyn J. Miller
A second-chance romance on a college campus has precisely the nostalgic, cozy vibes for the season! Reunited as two history scholars, Clara and Theo’s re-ignited romance will move you.
Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore by Britanรฉe Nicole
After a humiliatingly public end to her engagement, Penny just wants to slink away. So when her high school best friend returns to town, Penny eagerly accepts his deal: teach him how to write a book boyfriend, and he’ll pretend to be her real boyfriend and keep the town off her back.
If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
If you prefer your 90s rom coms more sweet than spiky, this book should fit nicely! Small town charm oozes through this romance with a kind single dad (and lots of descriptions of baking).
Just Don’t Fall by Emma St. Clair
Fall? Check. Hockey? Check. Second Chance Romance? Check. What’s not to love about this surprisingly sizzling closed-door romance?!
Witchy and Paranormal Cozy Fall Romance Books
Under the Orchard’s Spell by Ann Adams
Ali Reid is alone – abandoned by her best friend and fiancรฉ, all she has left in the world is her uncle’s pear orchard. Reluctantly, she accepts the help of her first love, Logan, to get the orchard back on track. But there’s more to these trees than meet the eye…
Some Kind of Haunted by Hazel Beck
When Lexi goes to Iowa to claim her inheritance, she figures it’ll be a quick matter. But the town won’t let her go, and it’s up to her (and the handsome diner owner) to unwind the curse on Lexi’s family and the town.
The Pumpkin Bride by Fiona Buttercup
After a run-in with a prince and an autumn sprite, Sir Bram is now an Orc in exile at a distant farm. Imagine his surprise (and chagrin) when his lost love shows up and uncovers his new identity.
The Monster Hunter’s Librarian by Lauren Connolly
Bells is eager to prove her worth as the newest librarian at the Endless Library. Rhett wants to free his father by any means necessary. When the library keeps pushing them together, will they give in to their attraction? (Duh.)
Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi
Kitchen Witch Dina can attract all sorts with her magic-infused pastries. Too bad everyone she falls in love with is cursed with terrible luck…. especially the handsome groomsman in the same wedding.
Meet Cute Magic by Morgan Elizabeth
Rosie wants nothing more than to break the generational curse preventing her from finding love. Too bad she’ll have to recruit her least favorite person in the world to talk to his grandfather’s ghost and break the curse.
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
Lured by an elderly witchcraft enthusiast, Lone Witch Mika reluctantly agrees to tutor three small witches. If only the grumpy librarian could accept her presence…
Kiss and Spell by Celestine Martin
Ursula needs to get her magic back. Xavier needs to find true love’s first kiss before Midsummer. They team up along the Jersey Shore to solve their respective magical problems, but feelings start to get in the way.
The Blue Moon Cafรฉ & 24-Hour Occult Emporium by Lexie Sharabianlou
The terrible coffee at the Blue Moon Cafe has a purpose – it acts as an underground railroad for magical beings in need of new identities. If only owner Talula could keep away the prying eyes of local cutie and cocoa enthusiast Dahlia.
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
Rarely do enemies-to-lovers and second chance romance dovetail so perfectly in a cozy fall romance book! 9 years ago, Vivienne cursed her ex in a fit of heartbreak. Now he’s back in North Georgia to break the curse, and unfortunately, he’s as handsome as ever.
With All My Haunted Heart by Isabel Sterling
Pippa’s financial situation is pretty dire, so she doesn’t think twice when a friend hires her to inspect a B and B for ghosts. But she didn’t count on co-owner Elle refusing Pippa’s services, or the sparks between them.
Uncharmed by Lucy Jane Wood
Andromeda’s perfect witchly skills are tested with the arrival of a grumpy teen witch, Maeve. While let’s face it, failing, to connect to Mave in a remote cabin, a new annoying element emerges in the form of the cabin’s gruff owner. What’s a witch to do?
Hungry for more seasonal recs? Check out these cozy fall books:
- Cozy Fall Books to Curl Up With
- Witchy Books to Read This Autumn
- The Best Classics to Read in the Fall
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