Emily Henry’s work is distinctive for a few reasons. Her characters feel very lived-in to me, with relatable flaws and struggles. The premises of her books — two authors swapping genres, travel buddies to lovers, and a twist on the city girl in the small town — are enough to grab a trope lover’s attention without being so high-flying as to defy believability. Perhaps most notably, her books feature relationship arcs and character arcs for the main characters that are mostly separate from their romantic arcs. I think this adds tremendous richness to the stories. Underneath all of that, there’s a blend of heart and humor that so many of us romance readers crave. With all these elements in mind, here are ten authors like Emily Henry. There you go! All told, the backlist of all of these authors will bring you dozens more books to make you laugh, cry, and swoon, in some order. But I know you might be looking for more. In that case, check out Tailored Book Recommendations! It’s a book subscription service that aims to find exactly what you’re looking for.
