MISSOURI BOOK LIST

Missouri might sit right in the heart of the country, but the love stories set here? They hit straight in the feels.

The stories here often feel personal. You’ll meet characters who work hard, love harder, and carry a whole lot of history behind every glance and guarded smile. Whether it’s a second-chance romance on a family farm, a slow burn between co-workers at a small-town paper, or two people finding common ground during a fall harvest festival—Missouri love stories feel real.

Tropes show up here in all the best ways: childhood friends to lovers, forced proximity during a snowstorm (yes, Missouri winters are a thing), or enemies stuck planning a town fundraiser together. These romances come with just enough small-town drama to keep things interesting, but always circle back to what matters—connection, growth, and love that sticks.

So if you’re in the mood for heartfelt reads with Midwest charm and characters you’ll root for from page one, Missouri’s got you covered.