Discover books similar to "Friends and Lovers" series

Linda Lael Miller

The Man from Stone Creek

If you enjoyed the romantic tension and eventual relationships in Diana Palmer's 'Friends and Lovers' series, you'll likely appreciate Linda Lael Miller's 'The Man from Stone Creek.' This western romance novel follows the story of a tough sheriff, Steve Larson, who finds himself falling for the new schoolteacher, Joslyn Kirk. However, their love is threatened by a dangerous outlaw seeking revenge.

Jasmine Guillory

The Wedding Date

For readers who enjoyed the light-hearted and humorous romantic moments in 'Friends and Lovers,' Jasmine Guillory's 'The Wedding Date' is a great choice. When Alexa and Drew meet in a stuck elevator, they agree to be each other's dates to a wedding. But as they spend more time together, they realize their connection may be more than just a one-time thing.

Julia Quinn

The Duke and I

If you're looking for a historical romance similar to 'Friends and Lovers,' Julia Quinn's 'The Duke and I' is an excellent choice. The first book in the 'Bridgerton' series, it tells the story of Daphne Bridgerton, who enters into a fake courtship with the Duke of Hastings to improve her reputation. However, their feelings for each other quickly become all too real.

Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient

Fans of Diana Palmer's 'Friends and Lovers' series will enjoy the diverse characters and unique premise of Helen Hoang's 'The Kiss Quotient.' Stella Lane, a successful economist with Asperger's syndrome, hires a male escort, Michael Phan, to teach her about dating and intimacy. As they spend more time together, they develop feelings for each other, leading to unexpected consequences.

James Patterson

The Summer House

If you're looking for a thriller with romantic elements similar to 'Friends and Lovers,' James Patterson and Brendan DuBois' 'The Summer House' is a great choice. When a group of friends gathers at a beach house for a summer reunion, they discover that one of their own has been murdered. As they try to uncover the truth, they realize that everyone has secrets, and no one is safe.

Ali Hazelwood

The Love Hypothesis

For readers who enjoyed the academic setting and witty banter in 'Friends and Lovers,' Ali Hazelwood's 'The Love Hypothesis' is a must-read. When a neuroscientist, Olive, pretends to date her colleague, Adam, to throw off her ex-boyfriend, she finds herself falling for him for real. But their relationship is threatened by the university's strict rules about faculty relationships.