Sweet, sappy rom-com reads to curl up with over the weekend

Gear up for a no-plan weekend... because these books will keep you hooked.

11 July, 2025
Sweet, sappy rom-com reads to curl up with over the weekend

There’s a special kind of magic in a good rom-com book. The kind that makes your cheeks hurt from grinning, keeps you up way past bedtime flipping pages, and leaves you with that fuzzy, butterflies-in-your-stomach feeling long after you’re done. Whether it’s flirty coworkers who catch feelings, exasperated almost-exes forced to fake it till they make it, or brooding cowboys with soft centres—they all deliver on one thing: heart.

The best romantic comedies don’t just rely on a kiss at the end. They give us characters with quirks and complications, banter that crackles, and moments that are as vulnerable as they are hilarious. Some are messy, some are tender, and a few might just change how you think about love (or horoscopes). If that sounds like your cup of tea, then here are some sweet, sappy rom-com reads that we think deserve to be on your TBR list! 

While We Were Dating by Jasmine Guillory


A fan of heart, heat, and a hero who doesn’t play by the rules, this one lingers long after the last page.
When a charming marketing exec crosses paths with a grounded Hollywood A-lister, sparks fly where scripts and strategy collide. What begins as a flirtation wrapped in witty banter slowly unravels into something deeper, unexpected, electric, and impossible to ignore.

Set against the backdrop of fame, family, and the fine print of falling in love, this story brims with warmth, chemistry, and laugh-out-loud charm. It's a smart, swoony romance that explores what happens when connection outshines the spotlight—and staying behind the scenes is no longer enough.

You Deserve Each Other by Sarah Hogle


A smart, funny, and heart-tugging romance about rerouting your life and finding exactly what you didn’t know you were missing. To everyone else, Naomi and Nicholas are couple goals—picture-perfect and on track for a dream wedding. Behind closed doors? They’re barely speaking, secretly plotting how to call it quits without footing the bill.

What follows is a deliciously petty standoff filled with sabotage, sarcasm, and emotional surprises neither saw coming. Wickedly funny and unexpectedly tender, this sharp rom-com flips the breakup narrative on its head, blending bite with heart as it explores love, resentment, and what happens when you stop faking happily ever after.

Heart and Seoul by Jen Frederick


A perfect pick for anyone drawn to stories of belonging, emotional healing, and love that unfolds like destiny. Hara Wilson has always lived between identities—never quite fitting the mould, no matter how hard she tries. When life throws her off balance, she makes an impulsive decision that takes her across the world—and deeper into questions she thought she’d already answered. What unfolds is part self-discovery, part unexpected romance, and entirely unforgettable: a journey that feels like it could’ve been scripted by fate itself.

A soulful, stirring story wrapped in K-drama charm, this is a modern exploration of identity, connection, and the quiet magic of finding your way, where you least expect it.

The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang


Violinist Anna Sun never asked for fame—but when it finds her, the spotlight proves far more draining than dazzling. Burnt out and reeling from a personal betrayal, she throws out the rulebook and decides to do something wildly out of character. Enter the last person she should be falling for—and the only one who truly sees her.

A smart, sexy, and deeply vulnerable story about grief, growth, and the courage it takes to start over, The Heart Principle balances steam with substance in all the best ways. For anyone who's ever felt stuck, unseen, or afraid to want more, this one hits where it heals.

Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore


In a world that wasn’t built for women like her, Annabelle Archer refuses to stay quiet. Brilliant, bold, and unafraid to challenge power, she finds herself crossing paths with a man who embodies it—and disrupts everything she thought she knew about herself. What begins as a battle of wills soon unravels into something far more dangerous.

Set against the backdrop of shifting politics and societal expectations, this is a sharp, simmering love story where intellect collides with tradition, and desire becomes its own form of rebellion. Perfect for readers who crave slow-burn tension, whip-smart heroines, and romance that crackles with purpose.

Star-Crossed by Minnie Darke


For the readers who love offbeat rom-coms, astrological antics, and love stories written somewhere between the stars and the fine print, when a pragmatic realist collides with a hopeless romantic guided by the stars, the universe doesn’t just spark—it spirals. What begins as a seemingly fated reunion soon turns into a cosmic tangle of feelings, choices, and a few well-placed nudges from the zodiac.

With charm, chaos, and a little celestial mischief, this is a story of second chances, mixed signals, and the complicated dance between destiny and free will.

Everything Girl by Emily Mayer


If you ever needed a reset, a grumpy-soft love interest, and the courage to throw out the rulebook. A smart, funny, and heart-tugging romance about rerouting your life and finding exactly what you didn’t know you were missing. Evelyn Mercer has built her life around structure, success, and sticking to the plan. But when the path she’s on suddenly loses its shine, she makes a move that no one—least of all herself—saw coming. Dropped into unfamiliar territory, she's forced to confront everything she thought she wanted... and everything she never considered. There's tension, charm, and one very unexpected connection that could rewrite more than just her plans. 

Perfect for when you need a feel-good escape with depth, humour, and a little dust on its boots. This is one of those romances that makes you believe in fresh starts and falling hard when you least expect it.

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