7 Funny Love Stories

Posted on July 24, 2019

by April S

Welcome to our funny fiction series.

We’re highlighting a variety of humorous fiction novels to help our readers find that next great read (and hopefully a few laughs along the way).

The books featured below all fall under the Romantic Comedies genre.

In this post you’ll find a variety of stories with a wide-range of appeal. They’re perfect for fans of engaging, banter-filled and witty novels. Oh, and by the way — the books are absolutely hilarious!

Enjoy!

Romantic Comedies

Star-Crossed by Minnie Darke

1. Star-Crossed by Minnie Darke

Convinced that her childhood sweetheart and she are ideally suited upon discovering he is an astrology devotee, a secretly skeptical horoscope magazine writer takes matters into her own hands when he does not return her affections.

Appeal
  • Genre: Australian Fiction
  • Theme: Childhood Sweethearts
  • Tone: Upbeat
  • Writing Style: Engaging
Meet Cute by Helena Hunting

2. Meet Cute by Helena Hunting

After meeting the former actor she had a crush on as a teenager and fangirling all over him, Kailyn Flowers strikes up a friendship with Daxton Hughes who needs help acting as guardian to his 13-year-old-sister.

Appeal
  • Genre: Canadian Fiction
  • Theme: Enemies to Lovers
  • Tone: High-Drama, Steamy and Upbeat
  • Writing Style: Banter-Filled
Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

3. Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

A big-hearted romantic comedy in which the First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales after an incident of international proportions forces them to pretend to be best friends.

Appeal
  • Genre: LGBTQIA Romance
  • Character: Well-Developed
  • Theme: Enemies to Lovers
  • Tone: Heartwarming and Steamy
  • Writing Style: Engaging, Well-Crafted Dialogue and Witty
99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne

4. 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne

From the author of the bestselling novel The Hating Game comes a poignant and witty romantic comedy about a twin battling her brother over their crumbling inheritance — and his sexy best friend who is determined to knock down her walls.

Appeal
  • Genre: Australian Fiction
  • Character: Likable
  • Tone: Amusing and Steamy
  • Writing Style: Banter-Filled and Engaging
Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman

5. Good Riddance by Elinor Lipman

In a delightful new romantic comedy from Elinor Lipman, one woman’s trash becomes another woman’s treasure, with deliriously entertaining results.

Appeal
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
  • Storyline: Intricately Plotted
  • Tone: Funny
  • Writing Style: Engaging, Lyrical and Witty
The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli

6. The Matchmaker’s List by Sonya Lalli

Navigating a series of disastrous dates, Raina Anand attempts to balance her Indian-immigrant community’s expectations with her personal idea of modern romance.

Appeal
  • Genre: Canadian Fiction
  • Character: Relatable
  • Pace: Leisurely Paced
  • Theme: Immigrant Experiences
  • Tone: Heartwarming
  • Writing Style: Banter-Filled and Engaging
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

7. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren

When her twin sister and new brother-in-law get food poisoning at their wedding, maid of honor Olive, accompanied by her nemesis, the best man Ethan, assumes the role of a newlywed on a Hawaii honeymoon before unexpectedly falling for her companion.

Appeal
  • Genre: Contemporary Romance
  • Tone: Funny and Heartwarming
  • Writing Style: Banter-Filled and Engaging

But Wait, There’s More …

Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary
My Favorite Half-Night Stand by Christina Lauren
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
Life on the Leash by Victoria Schade

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