MARYLAND BOOK LIST

This Maryland Book List brings you all the swoon-worthy vibes set right on the Chesapeake Bay and beyond. Whether it’s a second-chance romance in a sleepy harbor town or sparks flying in the heart of Baltimore, these books mix emotional depth with just the right touch of seaside magic.

Maryland romances are perfect for readers who love heartfelt connections, strong settings, and characters who feel like real people. You’ll find stubborn sailors, ambitious chefs, childhood sweethearts, and city girls learning how to slow down—all falling in love under those iconic Maryland skies.

Tropes? You’ll find your favorites here. Enemies-to-lovers at a waterfront food truck festival? Check. Fake dating to impress the locals at a small-town crab boil? Absolutely. Best friends reconnecting during a summer at the shore? You know it.

And the setting? It adds so much richness. Think salty air, sailboats, seafood feasts, and towns where everyone knows your name (and maybe your business). These love stories come wrapped in hometown warmth with just enough spice to keep things interesting.

So if you’re ready to check Maryland off your U.S. State Reading Challenge, this list has a little bit of everything—beachy reads, small-town sweetness, and love stories that stay with you.