Books like The Closer You Come by Gena Showalter
Jase Hollister recently exits prison with a single resolve: to stay straight and leave his past behind. The rural town of Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, seems idyllic for him and his brothers‑by‑circumstance to start anew.
Yet life in a close‑knit community is never as simple as it appears—especially when a bold, Southern beauty walks into Jase’s path. Brook Lynn Dillon, a down‑on‑her‑luck waitress, is stubbornly responsible yet falls deeply drawn to Jase’s dangerous allure.
Their connection burns hot and undeniable, challenging Brook’s self‑controlled reserve while reminding Jase that the right kind of trouble might be all they truly need on their journey to healing and love.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Gena Showalter
★
★
★
★
★
4.5 (2 community ratings)
How are these books recommended?
The books recommended for The Closer You Come by Gena Showalter are shaped by reader interaction. Votes on how closely books relate, user ratings, and community comments all help refine these recommendations and highlight books readers genuinely find similar in theme, ideas, and overall reading experience.
Have you read any of these books?
Your votes, ratings, and comments help improve recommendations and make it easier
for other readers to discover books they’ll enjoy.
Books similar to The Closer You Come (16 similar books)
Beck Ockley, a ruthless executive and serial womanizer, encounters Harlow Glass, a penniless artist who seeks refuge in his ancestral home and ignites a fiery attraction. Their growing obsession threatens to unravel Beck’s guarded heart.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Millionaire game designer Lincoln West lives by a strict rule: one brief romance a year. When he leaves the city for a small town, he clashes with Jessie Kay Dillon, a former party girl whose chemistry threatens to break his code.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Jillian Greene works as a social tester for Catch a Mate, hired by suspicious wives to expose untrustworthy men. When her latest client, Marcus Brody, arrives, Jillian’s strict rules are put to the test.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Dorothea Mathis, a burned‑out hotel keeper in Strawberry Valley, Oklahoma, finally meets her old college crush, former Army Ranger Daniel Porter, whose return to care for ailing father sparks a fiery, rain‑kissing romance.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
When 25‑year‑old Caitlyn Cavanaugh returns to her small town of Paradise after a failed city career, she finds herself back in the life of former love Deputy Sheriff Nathan Jeffries, a single father whose heart is already bound to another.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In the small town of Hope’s Crossing, socialite Genevieve Beaumont faces betrayal and financial ruin, only to find hope and healing with wounded war vet Dylan Caine, as a Christmas miracle may finally bring them together.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Annie Sullivan returns to her hometown of Serenity, South Carolina, hoping to rebuild a future with childhood friend Tyler Townsend, but when Tyler’s unresolved past and promises to a child threaten their old plans, forgiveness becomes the toughest challenge.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Private investigator Rafe Sullivan returns to his lake‑side family home and meets the spirited Brooke Jansen. A summer fling turns into a deeper romance that forces Rafe to reconsider his long‑held belief in love.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
In Hope, Oklahoma, English teacher Josie Barnes finds new home and friendship while caring for stray animals. When she flirts with high‑school football coach Zach Powers, their teacher‑coach tension turns into a heartfelt romance that tests trust and loyalty.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
After a decade chasing fame, former actress Trixie Lynn returns to her hometown quilting club in Twilight, Texas, and faces a choice between city success and rekindled love with single‑father Sam Cheek.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
After a painful divorce, single mother Sarah Price returns to small‑town Serenity, South Carolina, where her friends from the Sweet Magnolias help her rebuild. A charismatic radio host named Travis McDonald may offer the confidence she needs – or new heartbreak.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
David Ellis’s novel combines elements of crime and psychological suspense, weaving a tense thriller that keeps readers on edge while exploring the darker aspects of human nature.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Adelia Hernandez rebuilds her life in Serenity’s historic Swan Point, balancing career, motherhood, and new romance when she meets the town’s returning newcomer Gabe Franklin, whose past and passion spark fresh hope.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Single‑mom Lynn Morrow battles financial hardship while her estranged husband neglects his child support duties, but finds hope and unexpected affection when widowed contractor Mitch Franklin offers help and compassion for her family.
Similar?
✓ Yes
0
✗ No
0
Some Other Similar Books
Sweet Seduction by Jessica SorensenDaring & the Duke by Sarah MacLean
Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
Once Burned by Kresley Cole
Living Out Loud by Kody Keplinger
Rush by Jay Crownover
Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
Have a similar book in mind? Let others know!
Please login to submit books!