Books Like It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

January 3, 2025January 3, 2025 Becky

**Books Like It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey: Find Your Next Fun and Flirty Read**

If you loved It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey, you’re probably still swooning over the irresistible mix of small-town charm, steamy romance, and laugh-out-loud moments. With Piper’s city-girl-meets-small-town vibe and Brendan’s gruff but swoony fisherman appeal, this book hit all the right notes for romance fans.

But what’s next? Whether you’re chasing that heartwarming humor, a coastal setting, or an opposites-attract love story, we’ve got you covered with this list of books similar to It Happened One Summer.

**1. Hook, Line, and Sinker by Tessa Bailey**

Let’s start with the obvious—don’t miss the sequel! This follow-up focuses on Hannah and Fox, delivering a slow-burn romance full of witty banter, emotional depth, and Bailey’s signature steam.

**2. The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker**

While not set by the sea, The Simple Wild offers a similar fish-out-of-water heroine. Calla travels to Alaska, where she meets Jonah, a rugged bush pilot, in a story full of emotional moments and unforgettable chemistry.

**3. Well Met by Jen DeLuca**

If you adored Piper’s quirky personality, you’ll love Well Met. This Renaissance Faire-set romance features another spunky heroine and a brooding love interest with plenty of tension and humor.

**4. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren**

This enemies-to-lovers tropical romance brings the same laugh-out-loud energy as It Happened One Summer. Forced to share a Hawaiian honeymoon, Olive and Ethan’s chemistry is undeniable despite their mutual dislike.

**5. You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria**

Dive into the glitz and glamour of a telenovela set with this story about second chances, sizzling chemistry, and balancing careers and relationships.