Cozy Up with These Small-Town Romances: Books Like Pumpkin Spice Café
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As the air gets cooler and pumpkin spice season is in full swing, there’s no better time to dive into a heartwarming romance set in a charming small town. If you’re a fan of Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore, then you know how satisfying a cozy romance can be—especially with a little bit of spice! From grumpy x sunshine dynamics to found families, these stories are perfect for readers who love feel-good vibes with a touch of heat.
Whether you’re craving sweet and closed-door romances or something a bit steamier, this curated list has it all. So, grab your favorite warm drink, get comfortable, and enjoy these book recommendations that will give you all the autumn feels!
Looking for more fall-themed small-town romances?
Check out our extended lists of both open-door spicy fall romances and closed-door/sweet fall romances to find the perfect cozy read for your fall evenings.
About The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
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The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore is a cozy, spicy small-town romance that follows Jeanie, who leaves her dull desk job for a fresh start after inheriting the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in Dream Harbor. Jeanie’s upbeat, happy-go-lucky attitude quickly wins over the town—except for Logan, a local farmer with a grumpy demeanor who avoids town gossip and disruptions at all costs. Despite their differences, Jeanie and Logan find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other. Featuring a grumpy x sunshine dynamic, this romance delivers a heartwarming story of found family, fall vibes, and a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Perfect for fans of Hannah Grace and Stephanie Archer.
Books Like The Pumpkin Spice Cafe by Laurie Gilmore
Fall I Want by Lyra Parish
In Fall I Want by Lyra Parish, billionaire Zane Alexander escapes to the small town of Cozy Creek to recover from a broken heart. He soon crosses paths with the protagonist, and while their first interactions are less than ideal, they quickly grow from familiar strangers to flirty friends. When her ex returns, Zane steps in to act as her fake boyfriend, and their chemistry is so convincing that it blurs the lines between pretense and reality. As they agree to continue their fake relationship through the holidays, their connection deepens into something real, but complications arise when both their exes reappear.
This small-town romantic comedy is full of humor, warmth, and spice. It features a fake dating trope and a billionaire who falls first. The story is perfect for readers looking for a feel-good, cozy romance set in the autumnal charm of Cozy Creek. Each book in the series stands alone and guarantees a happily ever after.
Falling Slowly by Enni Amanda
In Falling Slowly by Enni Amanda, the protagonist, a single mom, secures a dream opportunity—an all-expenses-paid luxury art retreat in the mountains. However, her peaceful escape is interrupted when Charlie, her boss’s charming but chaotic son, crashes her retreat. Charlie, the company’s rockstar Creative Director, has been both a source of irritation and hidden attraction for two years. As they spend time together exploring art classes and enjoying the beauty of the small-town setting, their professional tension turns into something more. Fake dating soon gives way to real feelings, but Charlie is hiding a secret that could threaten their budding romance.
This **boss-to-lovers** romance features a **golden retriever hero**, with a blend of humor, emotional depth, and autumnal charm. Part of the Cozy Creek Collection, it’s a steamy, standalone romantic comedy with a guaranteed happily ever after.
If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
In If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia, the protagonist returns to the small town of Copper Run, Vermont, to take over her mother’s bed and breakfast after a difficult divorce. She hopes it will be a place to heal, but running the B&B proves more challenging than expected, especially with her lack of baking skills. Cliff, her annoyingly charming and inescapable next-door neighbor, is a single dad with a knack for making everything, from pastries to people, feel cared for. As they become friends, the protagonist fights growing feelings for him, knowing her time in Copper Run is limited—she plans to leave in three months to pursue a career opportunity in Seattle.
This small-town romance blends friends-to-lovers dynamics with plenty of heart, humor, and warmth as the protagonist navigates her new life and emotions while healing from her past
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Pumpkin Spice Love by Gemma Evans
In Pumpkin Spice Love by Gemma Evans, Willa Delvaux, a culinary witch, is on a quest to find her familiar, expecting something cute like a kitten or bunny. Instead, she finds James Humphrey, a gruff and broody law student who wants nothing to do with her. Despite their differences, Willa is drawn to him and tries to win his heart with her magical baking, particularly her pumpkin pies. James, baffled by his growing feelings for Willa, tries to resist her charms but finds himself tempted by her sweet nature and culinary delights. Set in a cozy New England college town, Willa must convince James to accept their bond to preserve her magic and protect her heart.
This Grumpy x Sunshine romance mixes new adult themes with fall magic, offering a heartwarming and steamy read with a guaranteed happily ever after.
Autumn Dreams by Jessica Parker
In Autumn Dreams by Jessica Parker, the story centers around Autumn, a hopeless romantic who still believes in true love despite a series of dating failures. Her best friend, Drew, is her opposite—cynical about romance, having spent countless hours debating love’s existence with her at the local pumpkin patch. Each time one of Autumn’s relationships falls apart, Drew is there to pick up the pieces, convinced that love isn’t real. But when one of her dates threatens the pumpkin patch, Drew steps in. He vows to help her find her “perfect man” on the condition that he becomes her ballroom dance partner.
As they take to the dance floor together, the chemistry between them grows, and Autumn begins to wonder if the man she’s been searching for has been in front of her all along.
This sweet romance features a friends-to-lovers dynamic, where ballroom dancing and shared history bring the characters closer, perfect for fans of feel-good love stories with lighthearted moments.
Can’t Help Falling by Courtney Walsh
In Can’t Help Falling by Courtney Walsh, the story centers around a love brewing for years between the protagonist and Owen Larrabee, her best friend’s older brother. After confessing her love to him on his wedding day years ago (when she wasn’t the bride), she swore she’d moved on. Owen has returned to their small town of Harvest Hollow, rescuing her from a house fire and reigniting old feelings. Despite her desire to stay away from him, the protagonist begins questioning her beliefs about love, especially as the host of a popular romance advice podcast, *The Hopeful Romantic*.
This sweet romcom, filled with the best friend’s brother and childhood crush tropes, explores opposites attracting, all within a closed-door romance, offering plenty of emotional tension without explicit scenes.
A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott
In A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott, the protagonist, an avid romance reader, is thrilled to finally meet her favorite author in person—only to discover that the author, Amelie De Pierre, is actually Pierre Toussaint, a handsome French man. With his dreamy looks, charming accent, and the allure of his romance novels, Pierre quickly leaves her flustered and blushing. But things take an unexpected turn when Pierre’s agent contacts her with an outlandish proposal: they want her to marry Pierre. This unique mix of a celebrity romance and unexpected marriage proposal is sure to sweep readers into a whirlwind of emotions and humor.
This sweet, closed-door romance combines the celebrity author and marriage of convenience tropes, making it perfect for fans of lighthearted, swoon-worthy stories.
Coffee Break with the Billionaire by Holly Kerr
In Coffee Break with the Billionaire by Holly Kerr, Fenella Carrington, a billionaire with a flair for making headlines with her celebrity lifestyle, is told to step away from the spotlight or risk her family business’s reputation. Sent to a quiet retreat in the small country of Laandia, she expects boredom. Instead, she meets Silas, a sweet small-town barista who thinks he knows her type—a storm that will blow through and leave chaos behind. But as Fenella adjusts to life outside the limelight, Silas might be the one to add unexpected warmth and romance to her world.
This cozy romcom offers a charming mix of opposites-attract and small-town romance with autumnal vibes.
Conclusion
Fall is the perfect time to cozy up with a small-town romance, and whether you prefer your love stories sweet and closed-door or steamy and open-door, there’s something on this list for everyone. These books offer the warmth of found family, the charm of small-town life, and the joy of watching love bloom amidst autumn leaves.
If you enjoyed The Pumpkin Spice Café, you’ll love diving into these feel-good reads that capture the magic of fall. Be sure to check out our other lists of fall-themed romances, both open-door and closed-door, for even more perfect reads this season.