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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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