Books like Nick & the nerd by Rachel Hawthorne

Senior Lara Jean helps at her father’s wedding while juggling college choices and uncertain feelings for her boyfriend Peter.

High‑school senior Anna heads to a boarding school in Paris for her last year in Atlanta. There she meets the charming Étienne St. Clair, whose world and serious girlfriend complicate the hopeful romance that could end in a memorable French kiss.

Bianca discovers she is the "DUFF"—the designated friend of the friend—in her high‑school circle, forcing her to confront her identity, confidence, and the pressures of social status.

Samantha, ten‑seven-year‑old daughter of a wealthy Republican state senator, falls for the boy next door from a lively, modest family. A hit‑and‑run involving her mother forces her to choose between loyalty, love, and new ways of living.

A woman's rise from poverty to political influence, inspired by stories told by a storyteller's daughter.

A Chilean woman embarks on a quest to find her lover in 1840s California's goldfields, facing numerous challenges and adventures along the way.

A mercenary and a businesswoman, destined for love in a world of magic and danger.

When her family travels abroad, 17‑year‑old Lisa spends a summer on her grandparents’ farm in Reynolds, Iowa. Amid farm life, loneliness, and a new friendship with country boy Charlie, she must choose between rural roots and her popular high‑school romance with Brad.

A grieving teen learns to move forward when a sudden job at a catering business introduces her to new friends and unexpected challenges.

Nancy discovers that what she considered a dream romance with Nick might be more than a friendship, but the distance keeps them apart—a middle‑grade story about first loves, family bonds, and the awkward moments of growing up.

Explores how anti‑intellectualism harms children and society, questioning why kids are afraid to be called "nerds" and the broader costs of this trend.

A spy thriller set against the backdrop of World War II Paris, focusing on Jean Casson's tumultuous romance and moral compromises during the occupation.

A poignant story of a love that transcends loss and confusion after the September 11 terrorist attacks, set in D.C. and centered on two young men trying to navigate the post-9/11 world while finding love with each other.

Sarah Wendell’s inspirational guide to love stories and romance novels that teach life lessons and inspire happy endings.

A young woman faces another season without a suitor, but unexpectedly finds herself the object of a handsome hero's affection in this historical romance set in a wartime era.

A NASCAR Holiday 3 is a romance set in the high‑speed world of NASCAR and stock car racing.

Jasper Bunny spends a snowy Valentine's Day visiting his forest friends in hopes of finding the perfect gift for his beloved Lilly.

A romance novel about a widowed widower and a spirited young woman who sets out to prove that age isn't a barrier to love in a small town in the South during the 1930s during the Great Depression. The book explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Great Depression and explores themes of perseverance and overcoming adversity through the love story of Reed Tyler, a young man who dreams of settling down on his own land with the woman he has promised to marry, and Hattie Colfax, a spirited young woman who runs her family's farm and dreams of a brighter future for her family.

A teenager discovers her magical powers, but using them could lead to her downfall and loss of her long-time crush.

A nurse and former marine meet the woman he loves and try to rebuild their lives after a heart-breaking event that changes everything in their lives, including their children and the men they love, in a small town in the Virgin River valley in California. The stories are told as a series of connected Christmas stories that intertwine and build on each other, creating a beautifully crafted collection of love stories, adventure, and Christmas cheer.