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Books similar to ‘Mr. Wrong Number’ by Lynn Painter
Sparks fly via text and IRL in these modern love stories reminiscent of Painter’s rom-com.
Published on January 24, 2024
Accidentally Amy
Lynn PainterIzzy Shay would be the first to tell you that she’s normally a very honest person. But she can’t risk being late on the first day of her new job, so she does the unthinkable: She claims someone else’s pumpkin spice latte. When she bumps into Blake and accidentally dumps her stolen drink on him, sparks fly. The only catch? He thinks her name is Amy (it does say “Amy” on the cup, after all) and, as fate would have it, Blake turns out to be Izzy’s new boss and is less than pleased at the mix up. “Accidentally Amy” has everything readers love about Painter’s rom coms: An adorable meet cute, the absolute best texting banter, and forbidden romance.
Meet Me in the Margins
Melissa FergusonBy day, Savannah works as an assistant editor for a high-brow publishing house. By night, she moonlights as a romantic fiction novelist, writing the very same kinds of books that her colleagues scoff at. When Savannah accidentally leaves her manuscript out at work, she finds it covered in notes from an anonymous editor. As Savannah and her mystery reader trade notes back and forth, a genuine connection blooms between the two. Full of heart and wit, “Meet Me in the Margins” is a sweet love story for fans of cute, slow-burn romances.
Last Chance Books
Kelsey RodkeyBoth Painter and Rodkey’s novels play on the same beloved tropes from rom-com classic “You’ve Got Mail.” While an anonymous relationship runs central in “Mr. Wrong Number,” “Last Chance Books” utilizes the business-rivals-to-lovers trope to perfection. Madeline Moore is determined to protect her family’s indie book shop, especially from the new chain bookstore, Prologue, that just opened up across the street. She’ll have to set aside her undeniable attraction to Jacques, the son of Prologue’s owner, to beat the competition and keep her family legacy alive.
The Worst Best Man: A Novel
Mia SosaLike Painter, Sosa nails the forbidden romance trope on the head. Lina, a Brazilian wedding planner, finds herself falling in love with Max, the brother of her ex-fiancé — the very same brother who encouraged Lina’s fiancée to leave her at the altar on their wedding day. Yeah. Awkward. Even worse, Lina and Max are forced to work together on a work project that could launch both of their careers to the next level. Sosa’s #OwnVoices rom-com is a delight from beginning to end, filled with laugh-out-loud moments and plenty of steam.
Tools of Engagement: A Novel
Tessa BaileyBethany is a perfectionist. Everything in her life is organized down to the last minute detail. When it comes to renovating homes, she’s your go-to gal. But when it comes to her dating life, things are decidedly less than perfect. Enter Wes, a construction crew member with a cocky Texan drawl who works for the family business. What starts as a working relationship full of cynicism and biting barbs soon turns into something a little more sweet, and a lot more raunchy.
Cabin Fever
Sierra DeanThere are few people more off-limits than your brother’s best friend. Maybe that’s what makes them so hard to resist? Down-on-her-luck Dylan can attest to that. After losing out on a coveted promotion to her boyfriend, and then finding out her boyfriend was actually engaged (seriously, can this girl catch a break?), her brother, Zach, invites her to join his latest business venture. Too bad that Zach’s BFF, Mal, is less than thrilled to have Dylan on the team. Dylan and Mal’s journey from enemies to friends to lovers is filled with humor and heart.
To Sir, with Love
Lauren LayneLayne expertly puts a new spin on the anonymous relationship trope in this adorable rom-com that, like “Mr. Wrong Number” and others on this list, gives serious “You’ve Got Mail” vibes. Tasked with taking over the family’s champagne shop in the heart of NYC, Gracie Cooper must set aside her dreams of working as an artist. On top of that, she repeatedly has to fend off businessman Sebastian Andrews’ offers to buy out the shop. The one bright spot in Gracie’s life is her textual relationship with the nameless and faceless “Sir,” developed via a blind dating app. (You can probably guess where this is headed…) A sweet and bubbly modern fairy tale made all the more charming with its breezy, snappy texting dialogue.