Books like Romancing Cody by Rena McKay

Third‑grade students giggle as they research the origins of their names. When Cody discovers his parents named him after a dog, he learns that identity can come from the most unexpected sources.

Glen Duncan’s Talulla Rising blends paranormal elements with a literary style, centering on werewolf lore within a narrative reflecting romance and contemporary themes. The novel explores human relationships under supernatural conditions, set against a backdrop of European cultural nuance.

TEMPORARY BRIDE Dana Preston was wary when Cody Carson proposed a temporary engagement - even if it was just a prank on his meddling, matchmaking family. But although he never could have guessed why, a fake fiance was just what she needed right now. Dana never expected to love Cody's family so much, or for them to be so thrilled at his choice and offered a real wedding, Dana had an impossible choice. Could she spend her life with a man she loved - and who would be the perfect husband - but who might only be doing the honorable thing? THE FAMILY WAY: When their beloved Granny Fran begins to play matchmaker, four cousins find love!

The Awakening of Ivy Leavold is a historical romance novel by Sierra Simone that explores love and personal growth against a period backdrop.

Reeling from the sudden loss of her sister, Haddie Montgomery has sworn off relationships. All she wanted from Beckett Daniels was a sexy distraction to help her escape her pain for just a little while ... There weren't supposed to be any strings attached-so why can't she shake the memory of that unforgettable night from her thoughts? Or the taste of his kiss from her lips? No matter how hard Haddie tries to forget about him, Becks relentlessly tries to prove that she should start living for today. But she is determined to avoid romantic commitment, and she can always use her ex-boyfriend's reappearance to help snuff out the slow burn within her that Becks has sparked ... Or will fate force her to realize that this kind of connection doesn't come along very often and a chance at love is worth the risk?