10 Signs You're Actually In a Romance Novel

10 Signs You’re in a Contemporary Romance Novel

You keep accidentally bumping into the same incredibly attractive person in random places, like coffee shops or elevators.
You have a quirky best friend who always knows what to say (and is probably secretly in love with you).
Your boss is impossibly good-looking and seems to have a lot of free time to flirt with you.
You’ve recently discovered a secret talent for baking, and suddenly everyone is lining up to try your cupcakes.
You’ve had a few steamy encounters with a love interest, but you’re not quite sure if they’re really into you or just using you for a rebound.
You’re constantly torn between your career aspirations and your desire for a meaningful relationship.
You’ve just moved to a picturesque small town where everyone knows everyone’s business (including yours).
You keep finding excuses to run into the love interest, even if it means stalking their social media or joining their spin class.
You’ve been roped into organizing a charity event or fundraiser, and the love interest just happens to be your co-chair.
You’ve had a dramatic falling out with the love interest, but you know deep down that you’ll be reunited in the end (probably at a wedding or airport).

10 great small town romance series/novels

The Bailey Brothers Series by Claire Kingsley – The books are set in Tilikum, Washington and feature a family of brothers falling in love.
The Bootleg Springs Series by Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley – This six book series takes place in a small town in West Virginia and follows the Bodine family as they navigate their way through a murder investigation that may have implications for their family.
The Chestnut Springs Series by Elsie Silver – This book is set in a small town outside of Calgary, Alberta, Canada and features a family of brothers.
The Virgin River Series by Robyn Carr – This series takes place in a small town in California and follows various couples as they fall in love and navigate the challenges of small town life.
The Blue Heron Series by Kristan Higgins – This series is set in a small town in New York and features various members of the Holland family finding love.
The Lucky Harbor Series by Jill Shalvis – This series takes place in a small town in Washington and follows a group of friends as they find love and start new lives.
The Cedar Cove Series by Debbie Macomber – This series is set in a small town in Washington and follows various couples as they fall in love and deal with the challenges of small town life.
The Chesapeake Shores Series by Sherryl Woods – This series takes place in a small town in Maryland and follows the O’Brien family as they navigate their relationships and family drama.
Small Town Rumors by Carolyn Brown – This book is set in a small town in Texas and features a woman who returns home and falls in love with her high school crush.
A Town Called Valentine by Emma Cane – This book takes place in a small town in Colorado and follows a woman who moves to town and falls in love with the local sheriff.