NEW JERSEY BOOK LIST

New Jersey romances are full of fire, fun, and unexpected heart. If you’re crossing the Garden State off your U.S. State Reading Challenge, get ready for stories that balance attitude with sweetness—and deliver love with a side of sass.

These romances come with big personalities and even bigger feels. Think loud family dinners, beach town flings, city chaos, and small-town charm, all wrapped into one unforgettable love story. You’ll meet characters who argue before they flirt, fall hard when they least expect it, and show their love in ways that are messy, passionate, and real.

Tropes thrive here: enemies-to-lovers working in rival diners, second-chance love rekindled on the Jersey Shore, and best friends faking a relationship to survive a wedding. From suburban streets to boardwalk lights, these books are as vibrant as the place they’re set in.

New Jersey stories are perfect if you like your romance with fast banter, fierce loyalty, and a little chaos. They show us that love doesn’t always come quietly—but when it does come, it sticks.
Let’s read our way through New Jersey—one fierce, funny, and feel-good love story at a time.