How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop by Poppy Alexander

small town romance • bookshop romance • seaside setting • slow burn • second chances

A love letter to books, fresh starts, and unexpected connections, How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop is a charming contemporary romance filled with cozy atmosphere and heartfelt emotion. Poppy Alexander invites readers into a seaside bookshop where two people searching for a way forward discover that sometimes the perfect story is the one you never planned to write.

The Vibe

Petra is a literary agent whose relationship with books has become complicated after her career takes an unexpected turn. Looking for a temporary escape, she finds herself caring for a little bookshop by the sea, surrounded by the very thing she once loved most.

Ross McCloud is a celebrated novelist struggling to find his way back to writing. When their paths cross in the quiet coastal town of Portneath, Petra and Ross form an unlikely connection built on shared understanding, gentle humor, and the comfort of being seen by someone who truly gets it.

With its charming bookshop setting, seaside community, and tender exploration of rebuilding confidence and finding connection, How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop is perfect for readers who love stories about books, belonging, and romance blooming in unexpected places.

Tropes & Tags

• Bookshop romance
• Small town romance
• Seaside setting
• Slow burn romance
• Second chances
• Writer hero
• Literary world
• Healing romance
• Cozy contemporary romance
• Emotional connection
• Book lovers
• Feel-good romance

Books in Series (In Order)

• The Battle of the Bookshops
• How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop