Fall romance books to cozy up with by the fire

These books may be ideal for this year's fall season

Vibrant autumn colors spread across Utah

Butterfield Canyon in Salt Lake County, Utah, is already filled with fall colors and the Northern Utah area will continue to be in peak color for sightseers and tourists through the beginning of October.

Readers can find a lot of enjoyment in reading a book that fits the current season. 

During the summer, readers often reach for books set in coastal towns that offer lots of warm weather activities.

During the winter, there are plenty of holiday-themed reads to enjoy. 

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In the fall, there are plenty of seasonal books you can read filled with plenty of pumpkin spice, autumn foliage and cozy love stories. 

Below are three romance books to enjoy this fall, including tales involving a cozy café, a ghost encounter and a spooky curse.

  1. "The Pumpkin Spice Café," Laurie Gilmore
  2. "The Dead Romantics," Ashley Poston
  3. "The Ex Hex," Erin Sterling
A book, a candle and fall weather in the background

Grab your cozy blanket, light your pumpkin candle and read one of these romance books that are filled with fall themes. (iStock)

1. "The Pumpkin Spice Café," Laurie Gilmore

"The Pumpkin Spice Café" is a must-read this full, according to many.

While reading this book, you'll experience similar themes to a cozy Hallmark movie. 

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This book is the first of author Laurie Gilmore's "Dream Harbor" series.

The book was released in August 2023. It's a classic tale of an out-of-towner falling in love with a local.

A pumpkin spice latte

Pumpkin spice is a fall staple and is appropriately placed in the fall read "The Pumpkin Spice Café" by Laurie Gilmore. (iStock)

"The Pumpkin Spice Café" is about an upbeat girl named Jeanie who inherits a small-town café from her aunt. 

Upon coming into possession of the café, she meets a rather grumpy local farmer. 

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Many readers of this book have compared it to the popular TV show "Gilmore Girls."

2. "The Dead Romantics," Ashley Poston

If you're looking for a romance book with a bit more of a Halloween feel this fall but without the frights, "The Dead Romantics" could be the book for you. 

"The Dead Romantics" is by author Ashley Poston. 

It's a book about a ghostwriter named Florence Day who has gone through a breakup and is left uninspired in creating her next love story.

Woman reading a book at home

If you want to read a Halloween book this fall that won't give you nightmares when you close your eyes at night, "The Dead Romantics" is an option to consider. (iStock)

When she heads home for her father's funeral, she comes across a very unlikely visitor — her new editor. 

He's not in his human form, however — but rather as a ghost. 

This unique romance story is an ideal one to consider reading during the fall. 

3. "The Ex Hex," Erin Sterling

"The Ex Hex" is the first book of Erin Sterling's "Graves Glen" series. 

The author's real name is Rachel Hawkins; she's written books in the series under the Sterling name. 

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If you like the classic trope of enemies being forced to work together, this book could be perfect for you. This book follows that common theme but with a huge twist. 

In this first book, a young witch named Vivienne Jones curses her ex-boyfriend, Rhys Penhallow, after their breakup. 

A woman with a cup of coffee and a book

"The Ex Hex" is the first book in the "Graves Glen" series — and could be an ideal one to read during the autumn months, especially October. (iStock)

At first, she doesn't think too much of the curse.

This all changes when the ex-boyfriend comes back to town, and it turns out that the harmless curse may have been more serious than it seemed.

The two are forced to work together to break the curse. 

If you like this book, you can also read the sequel, "The Kiss Curse."

A third book is being released on Oct. 8.

Ashlyn Messier is a writer for Fox News Digital. 

Authored by Ashlyn Messier via FoxNews October 3rd 2024