7 AUTHORS THAT WRITE THE BEST KINDS OF COZY “AWW” MOMENTS
When it comes to romance, I’m a massive fan of the genre. I love a good book that takes all the romance-y things and puts it into a solid story. Though our suggestion this week doesn’t require that romance be involved, but still… we know that’s probably what I’ll lean into. While I’m one who appreciates a romance that gets a little deeper than just spot on meet-cutes, sometimes I just want something lighthearted and sweet. Because of this I’m looking at seven cozy romance authors who write aww novels.
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📚7 AUTHORS THAT WRITE THE BEST KINDS OF COZY “AWW” MOMENTS📚 FEATURES @emhaneyauthor, @SophieSWrites, @KasieWest, @beckywadewriter, @Melissa_Tagg + MORE! Share on XWhen it comes to remembering the specific aww moments from these novels, I’m kind of worthless. I love these moments in the moment and while I’m reading the book, but to remember this is a big ask. This is why I just cannot try to remember the what of the moments. Likely I’d be better prepared to write a list of aww scenes from TV or film, but since I want to be a little more prepped (last minute work here) and give more consideration to that list, we’re going with this.
So, in more of a generalization, I’m sharing authors that tend to write books that inspire these types of reactions. However, I know my list is somewhat redundant because I talk about these authors a lot. My apologies for this. When you enjoy an author, you keep the gushing going. Because we love a good fuzzy and sweet moment. Let’s meet these authors.
SEVEN COZY ROMANCE AUTHORS
MELISSS DE LA CRUZ author of JO & LAURIE
Ok, honestly, I don’t know if I’d get all of the warm, cozy and aww feels from anything else by Melissa de la Cruz or her co-author Margaret Stohl, however I did get them from Jo and Laurie. This was one of the FEW books I’ve read since I haven’t been reading and it just made me fell all the warm, cozy book feels I didn’t know I need. Add on Goodreads
RACHEL HAUCK author of THE ROYAL WEDDING BOOKS
Rachel’s books are all the cute and fun romance moments, which we love.
KATHERINE REAY author of DEAR MR. KNIGHTLEY
Katherine is an author who would be an example of less aww in romance and more just in the cozy and cute kind of ways. Her books really dig deeper and I love that.
BELL RENSHAW author of JUSTIN HARBOR
Bell’s novels, also the pen name of Emilie Haney, her novels are the quintessential cozy and aww books that are just darling. Add on Goodreads
MELISSA TAGG author of AUTUMN BY THE SEA
Melissa’s books are good romance novels, especially her early ones. I think her more recent ones are a litter more emotional however in her earlier novels, which is what I read, she writes THE ultimate meet-cutes and seems to take inspiration from classic romance movies. Add on Goodreads
BECKY WADE author of TRUE TO YOU
With award winning books to her name and a group of devoted fans (myself among them), her novels are not “normal.” This I mean as a compliment. Her novels are full of romance charm, yes, but they are more emotional and dig deeper. Add on Goodreads
KASIE WEST author of PS. I LIKE YOU
Pretty sure not adding Kasie to this list would be sort of book blasphemes. I mean I walk about Kasie all the time though to be perfectly fair, I don’t think I’ve mentioned her in the last few weeks. Or have I? I don’t know. Either way, she’s the prime example or writing those “aww” moments in books with her fun and sweet rom-com young adult novels. Add on Goodreads
Also, can we just TALK about how CUTE Kasie’s 2023 cover art is!?
THREE AUTHORS I HOPE HAVE ALL OF THE COZY “AWW” MOMENTS
SARAH ADAMS author of WHEN IN ROME
A recent add to my shelf. This one just sounds really fun and cute, plus that cover!! How cute, right? Add on Goodreads
EMIKO JEAN author of TOKYO EVER AFTER
Love The Princess Diaries so when I see this one likened to that iconic story, I had to pick this one up. Here’s hoping it’s a fun read. Add on Goodreads
SOPHIE SULLIVAN author of TEN RULES FOR FAKING IT
I recently bought a couple of books by Sophie Sullivan and hear her books are really fun. I’m hopeful. Add on Goodreads
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How many of these authors have you read? Will you read any of these? What books make you go aww when you read them?! What scenes stand out to you – what TV or cinematic scenes stand out to you with this label!? Comment all the comments below! Let’s converse.
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Linking up with That Artsy Reader Girl November 15: Favorite “Aww” Moments In Books (Share those sweet/cute moments in books that give you warm fuzzies.)
I want to read Dear Mr. Knightley. I have it on my TBR but haven’t gotten to it.
My ‘aww’ moments and more.
It’s such a lovely read. Let me know if you ever do, Anne.
Love this list. Have you read Pepper Basham’s book?
I think I started reading one once? I cannot remember for sure. Which ones do you like? Thanks so much for visiting, Sarita.
I the the Mistletoe Countess has the best Aww moment from all the books I have read – still have a lot to read.
I should give that one a chance sometime. I hear lots of readers really enjoy it and I do love a good Christmas-y read option this time of year. :)
I’ve heard good things about Jo & Laurie!
I just thought it was so sweet. Kind of THE book I needed at the time I read it. :) Thanks for visiting, Lydia.
Kasie West is fantastic at writing heartwarming moments.
She really is! And I love that constant about her books. :) Thanks for being here, Deanna!
Thanks for this list. I’m not a big reader of romance so it is always nice to be introduced to it.
Thank goodness there’s so many genres. :) Makes it easy for us to all find that one we like best. Thanks so much for visiting, Kel! Appreciate this.
I’m the same, I like sweet moments in books when I read them (which to be honest is not all that often because I read genres that trend more towards the dark moments than sweet ones) but will I remember them for a long time afterwards? Probably not. I probably could have done sweet moments in TV shows but instead I went in a completely different direction this week!
Pretty sure I could have gone the TV show route as well, Jo! But then I decided to save that for future content because I’m always looking for romance-y things around Valentine’s Day. Trying to remember the specific “aw” moment in a book is out of the question for me. I just know these authors tend to write them. :) Thanks so much for visiting!!
I have Jo & Laurie on my TBR, but I have read another book by the same author. It was a gender-bent retelling of Pride & Prejudice set at Christmas. For me, a cozy author is Jenny Colgan.
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I have heard of Jenny, but don’t think I’ve really looked at her novels! Definitely an author to add to my possible books-to-read list. :) Thanks for visiting, Pam.
I agree about Jenny Colgan being a cozy, awww moment author. I recognized the name Katherine Reay so had to look up which one of hers I’ve read – The Printed Letter Bookshop; and I really like the relationships between 3 women at different stages of their lives, and if I’m not mistaken, there’s a gentle awww or two. :) Not a romance reader but touching, sad, or aww moments can be found in most any book if you’re open to it! :)
Hope you find time to read a good book this week.
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Totally agree! There’s way more than just romance that can have those “aww” moments. I haven’t read the one you did by Katherine (yet), but do plan too. Those I did read from her were lovely and fabulous. :) And thanks for the seconding of Jenny’s books. An author I’ll for sure have to look into.
Haha, I definitely expected Kasie West to be on this list so I’m happy to see her here indeed :) She really is amazing at those aww moments!
She just HAD to be included in this topic. ;) Thanks so much for visiting, Lindsey.