17 Small-Town Romance Series to Fall in Love With
There’s something irresistible about a small-town romance. The kind where everyone knows your business, the coffee shop owner doubles as a matchmaker, and love blooms in the most unexpected ways. Whether you’re here for found family, grumpy-sunshine sparks, or second chances wrapped in charm, these small-town romance series deliver all the feels.
Why We Love Small-Town Romance Series
Small-town romance isn’t just a setting—it’s a feeling. These stories offer:
Tight-knit communities & recurring characters
High emotional payoff with lower external chaos
Deep character growth across interconnected books
That “I wish I lived there” magic
If you love romance that feels personal, grounded and emotionally rich, this list is for you.
Below is a curated list of must-read small-town romance series—perfect for binge reading, comfort rereads and discovering your next fictional hometown obsession.
17 Small-Town Romance Series to Fall in Love With:
1 - Dream Harbor by Laurie Gilmore
Laurie Gilmore’s Dream Harbor series is a cosy, Hallmark-style small-town romance escape filled with found family, witty banter, and charming seasonal settings. Perfect for readers who love easy, heartwarming stories with low-stakes relationships and classic tropes—like grumpy x sunshine—with a touch of sweetness and light steam.
2 - Woodstone Falls by Anna Jerr
Anna Jerr’s Woodstone Falls series delivers emotional, character-driven small-town romance rooted in personal growth and heartfelt connection. These stories shine in their quiet intensity, making them ideal for readers who enjoy slow-burn relationships, realistic emotional conflict, and love stories that unfold with depth and sincerity.
3 - The Bourbon Boys by Victoria Wilder
The Bourbon Boys series is a Southern-set small-town romance steeped in family legacy, complicated relationships, and emotionally charged love stories. With strong alpha heroes and deeply rooted family dynamics, this series is perfect for readers who enjoy passion, drama, and romance shaped by tradition and loyalty.
4 - Olive Township by Jennifer Millikin
Jennifer Millikin’s Olive Township series offers tender, emotionally grounded small-town romances that feel authentic and quietly powerful. These stories focus on everyday love, emotional safety, and relationships built on trust, making them ideal for readers who prefer heartfelt over high drama.
5 - Love in Tahoe by Erica Everett
Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Lake Tahoe, the Love in Tahoe series blends escapist scenery with emotionally rich romance. It’s perfect for readers who want their small-town love stories wrapped in natural beauty, self-discovery, and deeply satisfying emotional arcs.
6 - Rose Hill by Elsie Silver
Elsie Silver’s Rose Hill series is a fan-favourite for readers who love small-town romance with heat, heart, and unforgettable chemistry. Featuring confident heroes, strong heroines, and bold emotional stakes, this series delivers swoon-worthy love stories with a deliciously addictive edge.
7 - Ember Falls by Corinne Michaels
The Ember Falls series is an emotionally intense small-town romance collection centred on healing, grief, and second chances. These stories are deeply moving and cathartic, making them ideal for readers who want romance that explores loss, resilience, and the courage to love again.
8 - Red Mountain by Michelle Naomi Mosley
Michelle Naomi Mosley’s Red Mountain series delivers heartfelt romance set in a rugged, close-knit mountain community. The isolation of the setting heightens the emotional intensity, making this a great choice for readers who love intimate, character-focused love stories with strong emotional payoff.
9 - Sunday Morning by Jewel E Ann
Sunday Morning is a deeply emotional small-town romance series that leans into introspection, vulnerability, and imperfect love. Known for its poetic tone and emotional depth, this series is best suited to readers who want to feel everything and don’t shy away from bittersweet beauty.
10 - Wildfire by Jewel E Ann
The Wildfire series offers an emotionally raw take on small-town romance, exploring love that’s messy, complicated, and deeply transformative. These stories are intense and thought-provoking, perfect for readers who appreciate slow burns with high emotional stakes.
11 - Sparrow Falls by Catherine Cowles
Catherine Cowles’ Sparrow Falls series blends emotional, character-driven small-town romance with gripping romantic suspense. While the stories explore darker, more serious themes, they’re grounded in heartwarming moments of found family, healing, and hope.
12 - Sugarlake by Emily McIntire
Sugarlake is a darker, edgier small-town romance series that twists familiar tropes into something bold and emotionally complex. Ideal for readers who enjoy morally grey characters, intense chemistry, and love stories that challenge traditional expectations.
13 - Star Harbor by Lena Hendrix
Lena Hendrix’s Star Harbor series is a coastal small-town romance filled with found family, swoony connections, and heartfelt moments. These interconnected stories create a strong sense of community, making readers feel like they truly belong in Star Harbor.
14 - Pacific Shores by Sarah A Bailey
Pacific Shores delivers emotionally grounded romance set against a moody coastal backdrop. This series is perfect for readers who prefer introspective love stories, emotional growth, and relationships that unfold with quiet intensity.
15 - Baker Oaks by Ambar Cordova
The Baker Oaks series offers heartfelt small-town romance focused on emotional connection and vulnerability. These stories are rich with longing and tenderness, making them ideal for readers who love slow, emotionally immersive love stories.
16 - Once Upon A December by Ambar Cordova
Once Upon A December is a cosy, seasonal small-town romance series steeped in nostalgia and winter charm. Perfect for readers who love festive settings, second chances, and stories that feel like a warm mug of something sweet on a cold night.
17 - Hearts of Point Perry by Joanne Speirs
If you love small-town romance series filled with heart, healing, community, and unforgettable love stories, the Hearts of Point Perry series is the perfect place to escape. Set in a charming coastal Australian town inspired by close-knit communities, this series follows emotionally rich, slow-burn journeys of grief, hope, and second chances.
Books available now include:
• Second Chance Love in Point Perry
• Light Up My Heart: A Point Perry Christmas
• Listen to Your Heart: A Not-So Point Perry Christmas
Plus stories featured in Hot & Frosty: A Firefighter Christmas Anthology and Coming Home for Christmas: An Aussie Christmas Anthology.
Final Thoughts: Find Your Next Fictional Hometown
Whether you love cozy comfort reads, emotionally intense journeys, or small towns with a little edge, these series prove why small-town romance continues to steal readers’ hearts.
Pro tip: Pick one town, read the entire series and let yourself get fully immersed. The magic is always better when you stay awhile.
