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Everyone loves a happy, sweet romance story, right? Bestselling author Susan Elizabeth Phillips has written over 20 of lovely, uplifting novels that are sure to put a smile on your face. Her romance and women's fiction books, such as Heroes Are My Weakness and The Great Escape, have gained her recognition from the New York Times, Publisher's Weekly, and the USA Today bestseller list. If life's got you down and you just want to ready a happy love story, check out this list of books to read if you like Susan Elizabeth Phillips.

Books to Read if You Like Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Light Skirt

Susannah Scott

Release Date: March 30, 2016

Mallory Branson has finally landed an Oscar-Worthy role after years of hard work. To make sure she stays safe, her director insists that she hires a bodyguard to watch over her 24/7. That guard ends up being Mathias Carlyle, who sees through Mallory's facade and thinks that the secrets that she holds may be a threat to her safety and well-being.

What I Love About You

Rachel Gibson

Release Date: August 26, 2014

Ex-cheerleader Natalie Cooper used to be popular, but her life starts to fall apart when her husband leaves her for a 20-year old bimbo. Now she has to manage their photo store all on her own, which may be too much for her. All of a sudden she meets Blake Junger, a grump who doesn't want anything to do with anyone. He's fine struggling with his demons on his own, but Natalie keeps distracting him...

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Suddenly One Summer

Julie James

Release Date: June 2, 2015

After witnessing one too many failed marriages, divorce lawyer Victoria Slade has sworn off of marriage herself. She still enjoys casually dating, just not with her gorgeous but cocky neighbor Ford Dixon. He approaches her to help figure out who got his sister pregnant, and while working together, they realize that they might be perfect for each other.

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Nobody But You

Jill Shalvis

Release Date: March 29, 2016

Army Special Forced officer Jacob Kincaid is headed home to Cedar Ridge, Colorado after an overseas mission goes wrong. All he needs is the quiet solitude of the mountains, but he gets so much more. There he meets Sophie Marren, who's broke and tempted by Jacob's dark intensity. The two will soon realize that they only home they have is with each other.

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White Lies

Linda Howard

Release Date: March 1, 2016

When Jay Granger finds out that her ex-husband was in a horrible accident, she doesn't know what to do. When he wakes up from his coma, she finds that he is nothing like the man to whom she was married, and she is more drawn to him than ever. But when his true identity is revealed, will they be able to continue their newfound passion?

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Sustained

Emma Chase

Release Date: August 25, 2015

Defense attorney Jake Becker has seen how hard life can be, and it has made him a cold and callous person. He considers himself a "need-to-know" type of man, which also applies to his dating life. Nevertheless, you can't control who will walk into your life. When he meets Chelsea McQuaid and her six orphaned nieces and nephews, his life gets a lot more complicated.

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Author Gena Showalter published her first book when she was only 27, and she's had a significant amount of success since then. Her paranormal romance books, such as Alice in Zombieland and The Darkest Touch, have landed her features on the New York Times and USA Today Bestseller lists. If you watch Orange is the New Black, you may have even heard her name mentioned! If you're a fan of paranormal romance and are looking for something to read, take a look at this list of books to read if you like Gena Showalter. You're sure to find something that you'll love!

If you want to see more posts like this, check out these lists including Anne Rice, Laurell K. Hamilton, Christine Feehan, and Nora Roberts, along with 2015's best releases in paranormal romance, and the 2015 paranormal romance gift guide.

Books to Read if You Like Gena Showalter

Bitter Blood

Cynthia Eden

Release Date: April 12, 2016

Jane Hart, a vampire detective, never thought she would fall in love with a werewolf alpha. Nevertheless, she is immediately drawn to Aidan when he enters her life. Now that Jane's mated to Aidan, her blood begins to infect him and bring him towards the darkness. Will the pair be able to survive this while a determined killer is hunting them down?

Sweet Ruin

Kresley Cole

Release Date: December 1, 2015

Josephine grew up orphaned, and the only thing she ever knew to be true was that she was an outcast with strange powers. When her little brother was taken away from her, Jo's anger turned her into an enchanting, vampiric villain. One day she runs across Rune the Baneblood, who is hunting the oldest living Valkyrie. Although Rune knows that she's dangerous and may betray his secrets, he just can't keep away from her...

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Bound by Flames

Jeaniene Frost

Release Date: January 27, 2015

Leila has learned a lot in her life, but she has no idea how to be vampire. She is now married to the most famous vampire of all, and no matter how happy she is, it comes with its costs. Vlad must battle with a centuries-old enemy who knows that Leila is his weakness. Vlad doesn't usually feel fear, but his love and protectiveness of Leila makes him as scared as he's ever been for their safety.

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Mercury Striking

Rebecca Zanetti

Release Date: January 26, 2016

Lynne Harmony has traveled a far distance to find a man who's known for protecting the weak and leading the strong. L.A. has been devastated by a plague, and Jax Mercury is Lynne's only hope. She's the only one who can cure the plague, so can they save the world together?

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Bengal's Quest

Lora Leigh

Release Date: June 23, 2015

Graeme is a rogue Bengal Breed who can easily shift and hide in plain sight. There are many people who have wronged him throughout his life, and he is thirsty for revenge. The person at the middle of all of this is a seductive woman who is helpless against Graeme, but despite all of his rage, he can't resist her.

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Scorched by Darkness

Alexandra Ivy

Release Date: March 22, 2016

Torque is a half-breed dragon, and he never had a say in what his future would hold. A Shinto fey claimed to see him in a vision that involved reclaiming a lost treasure for a powerful dragon, but it somehow included mating with the dragon's half-breed daughter, Rya. Torque tracks her down as she embarks on a journey to find her lost mother, and they discover something that could spread evil throughout the world

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When romances combine strong alpha men, beautiful heroines, and gritty love stories, they're guaranteed to make for a steamy read. Katy Evans is one author who knows how to turn up the heat — she has released nine titles, all of them New York Times bestsellers. If you've already read all nine, including the Real and Manwhore series, don't worry. We've got you covered with this list of books to read if you like Katy Evans, where you'll meet a whole new bunch of bachelors worth every bit of trouble.

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In the indie publishing world, new adult romance books have quickly become some of the most popular for avid romance readers. And it's easy to see why! These books often feature sweet couples who fight to be together against all odds and are perfect for a younger, more modern audience. There are so many great authors writing in this genre, so it can definitely be hard to choose from all the series of books that are available. If you're like us and your "to-be-read" list is miles long, you might need help finding your next favorite book. Check out this list of books to read if you like new adult romance, you're sure to find a sweet read that will warm your heart.

If you want to find even more books, you can head over to our posts on new adult reads for the summer and more contemporary romance novels.

Books to Read if You Like New Adult Romance

Right

Jana Aston

Release Date: April 6, 2016

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So far, Everly has lived a perfect and charmed life. She also been in love with her brother's best friend since she was little,  but he's never been able to return her affections. Honestly, he's just been avoiding her and her big personality. Even though she thinks that he's the right one for her, she meets someone who will completely change her plans.

Broken Juliet

Leisa Rayven

Release Date: April 28, 2015

Ethan was the love of Cassie's life, and she's been heartbroken since he broke things off between the two of them. Years later, they are sharing a Broadway stage together, and he's trying to win her back. Can Cassie trust that Ethan will be able to return her love this time around?

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Chaser

Staci Hart

Release Date: October 15, 2015

When Maggie's fiancé cheats on her right before their wedding, she needs to get out of Mississippi. She moves to New York where her brother lives and runs into Cooper, a childhood acquaintance who's now a filthy rich playboy. Cooper starts out as the perfect escape from Maggie's problems, but what she thought was a fling may end up being so much more.

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Stripped 2

H.M. Ward

Release Date: April 4, 2016

Cassie walked away from Jon three years ago, and it left him heartbroken. But when he finds her in a rough situation, he knows that he has to help save her. Cassie needs time to heal, and Jon hopes that his bitterness won't keep him from being there for her.

Irresistibly Yours

Lauren Layne

Release Date: October 6, 2015

Cole has been freelancing for Oxford magazine for years, so he's surprised to hear that he has competition for the newly open staff position. That competition happens to be Penelope Pope, who isn't the type of girl Cole usually likes. However, while he's keeping an eye on her as his competition, he can't help but to see her as more than just a colleague.

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Shuttergirl

CD Reiss

Release Date: May 16, 2015

Laine and Michael had a brief fling during high school, but they quickly learned that their love was unfeasible. Now that both of them are huge in Hollywood, their love is completely taboo. Even though so many aspects of their lives are close to each other, they haven't spoken in years. That is, until tonight...

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Elle Kennedy is the writer of steamy romantic suspense novels such as The Deal and The Mistake. Because of the popularity of her novels, Elle has won a RITA Award, which is the most prominent award throughout the romance genre. Her fans are devoted, and they even have a Facebook group where they can have in-depth discussions about their favorite of her novels. Are you one of her dedicated fans who has read through all 50+ books? If so, you're probably in need of another good romance read. Fear not, for we have made a list of books to read if you like Elle Kennedy! You can thank us later.

Books to Read if You Like Elle Kennedy

When We Were Us

Tawndra Kandle

Release Date: April 7, 2016

Nate, Leo, and Quinn have been friends since they were babies. Quinn, being the one girl in the group, has always been caught in the middle between the boys. While Nate is hung up on Quinn, she's in love with Leo, who has left them behind for the popular crowd. When the chance comes along for Quinn's dreams to come true, she could risk losing both of her friends.

The Game Plan

Kristen Callihan

Release Date: November 1, 2015

Ethan Dexter has focused on excelling in football his whole life, so romantic relationships have been the last thing on his mind. Expect when it comes to Fiona Mackenzie... Fi has known of him, but never thought twice about any sort of romantic attraction towards the football star. That all changes when he turns his quiet, charming intensity towards her.

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The Sweetest Game

J. Sterling

Release Date: December 25, 2013

Jack's baseball career has finally come to an end, and he couldn't be more heartbroken. On the other hand, his relationship with Cassie is still going strong, despite the occasional bumps in the road. Will their relationship survive this trying time? The Sweetest Game is the third book in J. Sterling's Game Series.

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Anatomy of a Player

Cindi Madsen

Release Date: January 25, 2016

Whitney has had her heart broken by one too many players, so she's taking a break from men. While working on an exposé for her college newspaper, she meets Hudson Decker, a flirtatious hockey player who will test her decision to stay away from men. As for Hudson, he started pursuing Whitney as a bet, but he realizes that she is worth so much more than just a one-night-stand.

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Ryker

Sawyer Bennett

Release Date: September 8, 2015

Ryker Evans's professional hockey contract is running out, so he has a year to prove his abilities as a goalie. After his wife left him and their two daughters, Ryker's life has been a bit of a mess. The only person who hasn't been hard on him is Gray Brannon, a general manager in the league. Ryker and Gray engage in a relationship that might put everything they've worked for at stake.

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The Air He Breathes

Brittainy Cherry

Release Date: September 25, 2015

Elizabeth was warned that Tristan Cole is a cruel, cold, and damaged man. Even though it's easy to judge someone off of their messy past, she doesn't want to do that with Tristan. Elizabeth herself is broken in some ways, so she can understand where his hostility comes from. Elizabeth and Tristan may be able to teach one another how to live again.

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