18 Books To Read if You’re a Fan of Emily Henry’s Novels

‘How to End a Love Story’ by Yulin Kuang

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang is about two writers, Grant and Helen, who haven’t seen each other since a tragic accident 13 years ago. 

But after over a decade of building their lives far away from each other, Grant joined the writers’ room for a TV adaptation, which just happened to be based on Helen’s novel. “Working together is messy, and electrifying, and Helen’s parents, who have never forgiven Grant, have no idea he’s in the picture at all,” the description reads.

‘Just for the Summer’ by Abby Jimenez

In Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez, main characters Justin and Emma are cursed. Whoever they date goes on to meet their soulmate right after. The solution? They make a pact to date each other and break their unlucky spells together. 

“But when Emma’s toxic mother shows up and Justin has to assume guardianship of his three siblings, they’re suddenly navigating a lot more than they expected–including catching real feelings for each other,” the description reads. 

‘The Hating Game’ by Sally Thorne

Who doesn’t love an enemies-to-lovers arc? In The Hating Game by Sally Thorne, Lucy Hutton and Joshua Templeman absolutely hate each other. As executive assistants to co-CEOs of a publishing company, they work closely together, and despise every minute of it. 

That all changes when the chance of a promotion brings them closer than ever. “But the tension between Lucy and Joshua has also reached its boiling point, and Lucy is discovering that maybe she doesn’t hate Joshua. And maybe, he doesn’t hate her either. Or maybe this is just another game,” the description reads. 

‘The Unhoneymooners’ by Christina Lauren

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a hilarious rom-com that will have you giggling on your own. The novel follows Olive Torres and Ethan Thomas after they’re the only two people not affected by a nasty food poisoning at Olive’s sister’s wedding. Not risking letting the honeymoon go to waste, the two decide to go to Maui together. 

“After all, ten days of bliss is worth having to assume the role of loving newlyweds, right?” the description reads. “But the weird thing is…Olive doesn’t mind playing pretend. In fact, the more she pretends to be the luckiest woman alive, the more it feels like she might be.”

‘Dear Emmie Blue’ by Lia Louis

14 years after connecting for the first time, Emmie Blue is hopelessly in love in Lia Louis’ novel Dear Emmie Blue. She’s fallen for Lucas Moreau after a chance encounter and has almost neglected all other parts of her life in the hopes of making it work with him. 

“And when Lucas tells Emmie he has a big question to ask her, she’s convinced this is the moment he’ll reveal his feelings for her,” the description reads. “But nothing in life ever quite goes as planned, does it?”

‘Summer Romance’ by Annabel Monaghan

Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan follows newly single mom Ali Morris, who makes a living as a professional organizer, but whose own life is anything but tidy. After losing her mother two years ago and watching her marriage crumble, she’s sworn off love—and pants with zippers.

That changes one day when she finally takes off her wedding ring, pulls on a pair of overalls, and heads out to walk her dog. To her shock, her dog “introduces” her to Ethan by peeing on him. With one look, Ethan reawakens a part of Ali she thought was gone, sparking a messy but beautiful summer romance that changes everything.

‘Meet Me at the Lake’ by Carley Fortune

Meet Me at the Lake by Carley Fortune tells the story of Fern and Will, two strangers who shared an undeniable connection during a day-long adventure in the city. A year later, however, Fern returned to keep to their pact, but Will was nowhere to be seen. 

Then, when a family death turns Fern’s life upside down, Will suddenly appears and offers to help. “Will may be the only person who understands what Fern’s going through. But how could she possibly trust this expensive-suit wearing mirage who seems nothing like the young man she met all those years ago?” the description reads. “Will is hiding something, and Fern’s not sure she wants to know what it is.”

‘In Five Years’ by Rebecca Serle

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle, Dannie Kohan has it all together. She just nailed a job interview for her dream job and accepted a marriage proposal from her dream guy. But then she wakes up five years in the future in a different home, and with a different ring on her finger. 

“Dannie spends one hour exactly five years in the future before she wakes again in her own home on the brink of midnight—but it is one hour she cannot shake,” the description reads.

‘Hello Stranger’ by Katherine Center

In Hello Stranger by Katherine Center, struggling artist Sadie Montgomery is at a crossroads. Right when she’s about to complete in a portrait-painting competition, “she winds up with a rare, but real, condition where human faces look like jumbled puzzle pieces.” 

That’s when her dog’s charming veterinarian and her bowling-jacket-wearing, Vespa-riding neighbor come in. To no surprise, they’re both vying for her attention.

“It’s a lot, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad. Because the truth is, seeing the world differently has its upsides,” the description reads. “And love has an undeniable way of giving us courage. And the best way of looking is always, always with the heart.”

‘One Last Stop’ by Casey McQuiston

One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston follows cynical twenty-three-year-old August as she moves to New York City and faces the trudge of everyday life. But as she makes her way through weirder and weirder roommates, she finds herself captivated by Jane, a punk rocker whom she commutes with each day.

“August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane doesn’t just look like an old school punk rocker. She’s literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her,” the description reads. 

‘Pictures of You’ by Emma Grey

Pictures of You by Emma Grey is all about a second chance at life. 

After losing her husband in a car crash and landing herself in the hospital, protagonist Evie Hudson is having a hard time remembering her life. And, as it turns out, the only person who can help her is her high-school best friend Drew Kennedy.

“When snippets of her memory start falling into place, Evie wonders exactly how she ended up in a life that couldn’t be further from the one she dreamed of,” the description reads. “This time around, she’s seeing all the things she missed―and the life she gets to choose… again.”

‘Promise Me Sunshine’ by Cara Bastone

Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone follows protagonist Lenny as she’s having a hard time grieving the loss of her best friend. She has a “live again” list of things she should do to feel like herself again, but she’s only been able to take the odd babysitting gig here and there. 

That’s when she meets Miles, the uncle of the kid she’s babysitting, and someone who sees right through her. After opening up about their stories, they make a pact: Miles will help Lenny get through her “live again” list while Lenny helps him patch things up with his family. 

“Lenny doubts anything can fill the void her best friend has left behind, but between late-night ferry rides, midnight ramen, and a well-placed shoulder whenever she needs it, Miles just won’t stop showing up for her,” the description reads. 

‘The Seven-Year Slip’ by Ashley Poston

In Ashley Poston’s The Seven-Year Slip, romance meets magic in the best of ways. The novel follows overworked book publicist Clementine as she becomes determined to dream big at work and leave finding love in the past. That is, however, until she meets her temporary roommate Iwan, only to find out that he’s from seven years in the past. 

“Her aunt always said the apartment was a pinch in time, a place where moments blended together like watercolors,” the description reads. “And Clementine knows that if she lets her heart fall, she’ll be doomed.”

‘Seven Days in June’ by Tia Williams

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams tells the story of Eva Mercy, a single mom and bestselling erotica writer, and Shane Hall, a reclusive, enigmatic, award-winning novelist. After spending a week madly in love many years ago, the two reunite suddenly and feelings start rushing in. 

“They can pretend they’ve never met, but they can’t deny their chemistry—or the fact that they’ve been secretly writing to each other in their books through the years,” the description reads. 

‘Mrs Nash’s Ashes’ by Sarah Adler

In Mrs Nash’s Ashes by Sarah Adler, the protagonist Millie is on a mission. She wants to reunite her elderly best friend’s ashes with the woman she fell in love with nearly eighty years ago. But when a computer glitch grounds flights, Millie is forced to catch a ride with Hollis Hollenbeck, a former friend of her ex, who just happens to be going to the same place. 

“But as they contend with peculiar bed-and-breakfasts, unusual small-town festivals, and deer with a death wish, Millie begins to suspect that her reluctant travel partner might enjoy her company more than he lets on,” the description reads. “Because for someone who supposedly doesn’t share her views on romance, Hollis sure is becoming invested in the success of their journey.”

‘Same Time Next Summer’ by Annabel Monaghan

Also by Annabel Monaghan, Same Time Next Summer should absolutely join your TBR list.

The book follows protagonist Sam as she gets ready to tour a wedding venue near her family’s Long Island beach house. But when she arrives, she sees Wyatt. “Her Wyatt.” The man who broke her heart when she was 17. 

“Sam’s memories come flooding back: the feel of Wyatt’s skin on hers, their nights in the treehouse, and the truth behind their split,” the description reads. “Sam remembers who she used to be, and as Wyatt reenters her life, their connection is as undeniable as it always was. ”

‘You, With a View’ by Jessica Joyce

Another traveling adventure novel in this list is You, With a View by Jessica Joyce. The book follows main character Noelle as she goes viral for trying to find the man her late grandma was once smitten with when she was younger. Coincidentally, her high school nemesis Theo Spencer is the one who responds. His granddad is the man in the picture. 

When they all meet, Noelle reveals her plans to go on the honeymoon her grandma has planned way back when. The catch? Theo and his grandpa decide to tag along. 

‘Flatshare’ by Beth O’Leary

In Beth O’Leary’s novel Flatshare, main characters Tiffy and Leon have an unusual arrangement. Becuase Leon works nights, he has the apartment during the day, and Tiffy has it at night. They live in the same apartment, but they’ve never actually met. 

“Tiffy and Leon start writing each other notes – first about what day is garbage day, and politely establishing what leftovers are up for grabs, and the evergreen question of whether the toilet seat should stay up or down,” the description reads. “Even though they are opposites, they soon become friends. And then maybe more.”

Best Books to Read if You Love Emily Henry

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