That Artsy Reader Girl is hosting a fabulous conversation about favorite tropes today and I can’t resist participating in the link-up. To see the complete list of tropes and to share your favorites, click here.

As both a writer and voracious reader, it’s almost impossible to choose one favorite trope. There are so many ways to tell a compelling story! But if I’m forced to choose, I’d have to go with small-town romance. I love this particular trope because the small-town setting delivers a satisfying story. The communities portrayed in these novels not only bring the hero and heroine together, but also provoke feelings of belonging and camaraderie. And what’s not to love about unique secondary characters and annual festivals? The small-town romance reminds us that we are connected and often share a history and a commitment to one another. Finally, I’m from a small town and maybe on some level these stories remind me of home.

My 10 Favorite Small-Town Romances

1. RaeAnne Thayne’s Haven Point Series: I jumped into the middle of this series with book five, so I need to go back and read the first four. I’ve adored reading about Haven Point, Idaho and the many fantastic characters who populate this community. RaeAnne writes incredible romances and her heroes are some of my all-time favorites. I highly recommend her upcoming release, Coming Home for Christmas.

2. Susan May Warren’s Montana Rescue Series

3. Becky Wade’s Sweet on You (Bradford Sisters Romance #3)

I’m a huge fan of Becky Wade’s books and I read everything she writes. The community of Merriweather in the Bradford Sisters series is especially delightful. Plus, this novel is a friends-to-lovers story, which is an added bonus. This series has a cast of incredibly crafted characters, compelling plots and super swoon-worthy romance. I’m looking forward to whatever Becky publishes next!

4. Denise Hunter’s Summer Harbor Series: the combination of the Callahan Brothers + the community of Summer Harbor, Maine = one of my all-time favorite inspirational small-town romance series. What more can I say? I will be #teambeau forever.

5. A New Shade of Summer (Love in Lenox) by Nicole Deese

6. Paper Hearts by Courtney Walsh

7. Talk of the Town by Lisa Wingate

8. Jill Lynn’s Colorado Grooms Series

I love Jill Lynn’s writing style. She’s funny and poignant and her heroes are so amazing! Her heroines are beautifully crafted as well with inner strength yet relatable flaws. I especially love the community she’s created in this series. I highly recommend The Rancher’s Unexpected Baby. Her new release is The Bull-Rider’s Secret, and I’m sure that’s fantastic too.

9. Falling Home by Karen White

10. Sandpiper Cove: A Hope Harbor Novel by Irene Hannon

Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to visit That Artsy Reader Girl and share your favorite book tropes. By the way, I’ve written several small-town romances and if you’d like to check those out, you can find them here. My Emerald Cove series is available for Kindle Unlimited subscribers, so if you have Kindle Unlimited, I hope you’ll read my books.

Happy reading!