Books like Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz

Ten years after leaving Gallant Lake as a mousy, overweight, disgraced woman, Filomena Cromwell returns as a rich, beautiful lady to exact revenge against her unfaithful ex‑fiancé and the town’s small‑minded folks.

In Oregon, Abby Lyndon finds an unexpected ally and a romantic spark when Torr Latimer, a charismatic flower designer, steps in to protect her from a silent stalker.

A Montgomery brother and a Maryland innkeeper's unexpected romance sparks a journey of self-discovery and reconnection in a cozy bed and breakfast setting, blending contemporary romance with family dynamics and small-town charm in the state of Maryland.

(Second Opportunities, #4) Unforgettable characters, sizzling romance, and riveting suspense: These are the trademarks of beloved author Judith McNaught. With millions of devoted fans and ten New York Times bestsellers to date, McNaught is a writer whose work just gets better with each new novel--and Every Breath You Take is the book readers have been waiting for. Returning to the lavish Chicago setting of her popular novel Paradise, and revisiting some of that book's characters as well, this story will captivate in inimitable Judith McNaught style.High atop a snow-covered hill, the stately old Wyatt mansion is perched like a crown, its stone spires pointing upward, its stained glass windows glowing like colorful jewels. Such opulence means success and, surely, happiness. But on the eve of wealthy philanthropist Cecil Wyatt's eightieth birthday, all the money in the world won't bring back his missing grandson, William Wyatt. The only thing for certain: Foul play was involved.The family, the police, the media--all have tried in vain to discover the young man's fate. Now suspicion has turned shockingly toward William's own half-brother, the rather distant and enigmatic Mitchell Wyatt.Kate Donovan never dreamed that a chance romantic encounter on a tropical island paradise would tag her as a suspect in a high-society murder case. But after Kate tangles with the darkly charismatic Mitchell Wyatt, she finds herself cast in a shadow of guilt and mistrust. As the Chicago police tighten their net, it will take all of Kate's ingenuity to clear her name. With her calm, cool wit, and the help of a man who may or may not be a dangerous catch, Kate vows to claim the life and love she desires.From the Hardcover edition. Second Opportunities Series: Paradise (Second Opportunities, #1) Perfect (Second Opportunities, #2) Night Whispers (Second Opportunities, #3) Every Breath You Take (Second Opportunities, #4)

A romance and thriller that intertwines art, antiques, and mystery as Cady Briggs, a successful art consultant, finds herself in charge of Chatelaine’s, her family’s prestigious art and antiques gallery, and unexpectedly falls into a dangerous investigation for missing valuables.

A romance set amid the social circles of New York and England, exploring the evolving roles of young American women in the early twentieth century.

Verity Ames, a woman with a hidden gift, finds herself pursued by a scholar with a dangerous secret, leading to passionate encounters and a quest to uncover his true intentions.

A private investigator and a museum curator must pretend to be a couple to solve a killer's case on Frog Cove Island.

A Seattle-based company owner and a wealthy venture capitalist must come together to turn a successful business into a dangerous one.

Pregnant Laura Malone is on the run, discovering refuge in a snowbound cabin where she meets the solitary Gabriel Bradley. Compelled to help, Gabriel confronts his past while a fragile bond forms amid the harsh terrain.

English professor Karen Holloway discovers a nineteenth‑century manuscript titled "Ismene" and uncovers a web of gothic horror, danger and hidden secrets that threaten both her career and life.

In a charming seaside village, Harriet Pomeroy hires the formidable Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, to fight thieves using her caves—yet she discovers that the man she summons is the feared Beast of Blackthorne Hall.

A woman tries to rekindle her relationship with her astronaut husband while struggling with family secrets and marital conflict.

Graduate student Ashley Davison and former army intelligence officer Dashiell Tyler are forced to share a cramped car from San Francisco to Seattle during the holiday season, where a series of misadventures sparks an unexpected romance.

A romance novel about a woman who has to navigate a marriage that is not what she expected, as she learns to appreciate her new husband and embrace the responsibilities of being married to him.

After her father's death, Lady Clarre inherits a remote British isle and must secure its future by marrying. When dangerous knight Sir Gareth arrives, their conflicting wills kindle a passionate romance fraught with peril.

Marine corporal Rick Sudder returns to Virgin River after Iraq, wounded inside and out, and finds hope through the love of a steadfast woman. Newcomer Dan Brady, seeking a fresh start, discovers a place in town and in a newfound romance.

World‑traveler Amity Doncaster evades a ruthless abductors while a cunning spy hunts the killer, uncovering a web of secrets that could topple a throne.

In my idea it will be great

Jason Manning, a relaxed bachelor and sports fan, gets his life turned upside down when Carrie Weston introduces him to her mother Charlotte, and he discovers that even a man like him can find love.

In Cedar Cove, a mother and daughter navigate family ties, a surprising WWII mystery, and new love while protecting their future.

After a rocky marriage, Jay Crawford meets the irresistibly seductive Ashlee Anderson. A one-night stand turns into a fiery, obsessive affair where devotion and turmoil collide, forcing Jay to confront whether love or danger wins.

Four lifelong friends in Sonoma reunite for a transformative summer, each confronting love, career, and health challenges as they navigate friendship, romance, and the possibility of happily ever after.

A romance story set in the fictional town of Virgin River, featuring a man who returns to help his family run the apple orchard and falls in love with a single mother.