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Heartwarming Winter Reads: YA Romances to Cozy Up With

Winter blues? Not with these YA romances! Snuggle up with these cozy reads to warm even the chilliest winter nights. *List created by Eden at our Platte City/Weston Branches*

Mid-Continent Public Library

11 items

  • Valerie and Wes are business rivals competing to sell the most beauty products at school, but unexpected chemistry sparks between them in this witty and heartfelt enemies-to-lovers story.
    BookNew York : Simon & Schuster BFYR, [2021] — YF SUK
  • Two competitive gamers, stuck on a road trip together, discover that love might be the best prize of all in this geeky and heartwarming romance.
    BookNaperville, IL : Sourcebooks Casablanca, [2020] — F ALBERT
  • When Nishat and her crush Flávia become rival henna business owners, cultural identity, family expectations, and first love collide in this vibrant and moving story.
    BookSalem, MA : Page Street Publishing Co., 2020. — YF JAIGIRDAR
  • Reggie, a shy Dungeon Master, and Delilah, a bold punk rocker, meet by chance throughout the year in this warm, funny, and swoon worthy love story.
    BookNew York : Balzar + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2023. — YF BRYANT
  • When high school drama club meets role-playing games, a nerdy heroine must navigate love, friendships, and self-discovery in this fun and quirky romance.
    BookNew York : Delacorte Press, [2024] — YF BOYCE
  • Creating a fake boyfriend gets hilariously complicated when feelings become real in this clever, heartfelt take on modern romance.
    BookNew York, NY : Wednesday Books, [2024] — YF GONZALES
  • Two best friends chase their dreams while hosting a quirky late-night horror show, exploring friendship, love, and the bittersweetness of growing up.
    BookNew York : Crown, [2019] — YF ZENTNER
  • A New York City blackout becomes the perfect setting for six love stories, filled with joy, connection, and the magic of unexpected romance.
    BookNew York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, 2021. — YF CLAYTON
  • Happily-ever-after gets a hilarious twist as a reluctant hero navigates love, duty, and magical missteps.
    BookNew York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, [2022] — YF LUKENS
  • When fate reunites Kiran and Deen, buried secrets and unresolved emotions surface, creating a layered tale of love, family, and forgiveness.
    BookNew York, NY : Quill Tree Books, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers, [2021] — YF RISHI
  • A moving exploration of identity and belonging, as a teen balances family struggles, new love, and finding her true self.
    BookChapel Hill, North Carolina : Algonquin, 2020. — YF PADIAN