Books like Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts

A novel about Emma Woodhouse, a young woman's struggles with matchmaking, misplaced pride, and the dangers of meddling in others' lives in 18th-century England.

Four friends run a thriving wedding-planning business but struggle with love of their own. When photographer Mackensie Elliott meets charismatic Carter Macguire, she must confront her past to find lasting romance.

In Boonsboro, Maryland, a historic hotel undergoes a dramatic makeover, drawing a talented architect into a romantic entanglement with a woman he's adored since youth.

Margo Sullivan, raised in the mansion of the Templeton hotel family, leaves home to pursue modeling and a glamorous life, only to return humbled and supported by lifelong friends who help her rebuild her career and love.

Wedding baker Laurel McBane navigates romance and friendship while working at Vows in the Bride Quartet series, balancing city luxuries with her quiet heart and the pull of a childhood crush, Ivy League lawyer Delaney.

An unexpected inheritance forces an unlikely duo to retreat to the Catskills, where a reluctant matchmaker and a stubborn relative confront their past, love, and the secret that could change everything.

Vanessa Sexton returns to her hometown, seeking healing from a past betrayal by her high school sweetheart, Brady Tucker, who has grown into a dependable man. Their unresolved history threatens to ignite a new romance.

Sarah Addison Allen’s charming follow‑up to *Garden Spells* follows 27‑year‑old Josey Cirrini as waitress Della Lee’s unexpected arrival turns her sugary‑cluttered life into a journey of friendship, romance, and quirky magic.

Raven Williams, a celebrated singer, and Brandon Carstairs, a talented musician, find love and artistic synergy as their passionate music takes them from acclaim to a thrilling, dangerous crescendo.

A heartbreaking, Pacific‑Northwest summer reunites estranged sisters Meghann, a divorce attorney, and Claire, who falls in love, as they confront past betrayals and discover the healing power of family.

Susannah's Garden, a new flower shop on Seattle's Blossom Street, attracts attention with the arrival of a young widow named Colette who's hiding a secret. When Susannah and Colette join Lydia's knitting class, they discover personal struggles and learn about the power of friendship and second chances in a love story set in the Pacific Northwest.

Three women on Blackberry Island, each facing personal crises, find redemption and friendship through the renovation of a historic house and the support of one another.

When the 100‑acre Bella Vista apple orchard becomes hers, a young woman inherits not only land but a half‑sister, Tess, who repairs stolen treasures, unveiling family secrets, friendship, and the simple joys of food and home.

A Knit to Quit series about women learning to embrace change and the bonds of friendship that help them through difficult times.

Here Come the Barefoot Bay Brides! They're experts at planning weddings but haven't found their own happily ever after yet. Wedding consultant Willow Ambrose has finally won the war with her scale. She hasn't just cut calories --she's cut all ties to her past too, and successfully carved out a new body and a new life. But when she comes face to face with someone who left an indelible mark on her heart years before, all that threatens to crumble.

Destination wedding planner Gussie McBain needs a man ... specifically, a wedding photographer. Just her luck that the shutterbug she runs into is more used to snapping pictures of glamorous models in couture gowns than brides in white lace. But Gussie's never been one to let bad odds stop her from a good gamble, so she asks for a favor she never dreams superstar TJ DeMille will actually grant. Tom DeMille lives his life exactly as he pleases--always alone. In fact, he's got that motto tattooed in Greek on his arm. But when Tom is suddenly saddled with guardianship of his twelve-year-old niece, he'll lose more than his freedom if he can't figure out how to take care of her. Then an alluring young woman with pink hair and a sassy mouth shows up at his door, and he agrees to do the unthinkable ... photograph a wedding in exchange for some help with his niece. As they work together, Tom begins to take down the walls Gussie has erected around herself to discover a truly beautiful and tender woman he knows he could love. But will his own heartache and refusal to lay down roots prevent him from giving Gussie the family life she craves ... or could she be the one woman who can finally break his vow of solitude?

Fashion model Hillary Baxter returns to Kansas, only to find a magnetism that pulls her toward magazine mogul Bret Bardoff, while Serenity Smith discovers a hidden past on her family's Brittany estate and a reluctant aristocratic love.

An ex‑daughter‑in‑law and her mother‑in‑law form an unlikely friendship after a divorce and infidelity, helping each other rebuild their lives, find new love and celebrate female camaraderie.

Baltimore police investigate a gunshot at Glendale High’s girls’ toilet, uncovering a tragic story of friendship and betrayal among three girls.