38 Books like Half Girlfriend

Don't Be In Love

by Liana Cincotti

A one-night stand in London becomes her new classmate: her roommate's longtime crush.

3.81

18k+

✈️ Study Abroad Romance 📸 Celebrity Romance 🎭 Hidden Identity 💔 Love Triangle 💬 Witty Banter

Don't Be In Love 92%

A one-night stand in London becomes her new classmate: her roommate's longtime crush.

by Liana Cincotti 2022

3.81

18k+ ratings

✈️ Study Abroad Romance 📸 Celebrity Romance 🎭 Hidden Identity 💔 Love Triangle 💬 Witty Banter

The World's Best Boyfriend

by Durjoy Datta • 2015

Two outcasts, separated by a childhood betrayal, reunite in college where their war burns like love.

3.22

4k+

🔄 Second Chance Romance 🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💔 Love Triangle 🎓 College Romance 😭 Angsty Romance

The World's Best Boyfriend 95%

Two outcasts, separated by a childhood betrayal, reunite in college where their war burns like love.

by Durjoy Datta 2015

3.22

4k+ ratings

🔄 Second Chance Romance 🔥 Enemies To Lovers 💔 Love Triangle 🎓 College Romance 😭 Angsty Romance

The Dating Plan

by Sara Desai • 2021

A fake engagement. A color-coded spreadsheet. And the one man she swore she'd never trust again.

3.62

47k+

🎭 Fake Dating 💔 Second Chance Romance 👫 Brother's Best Friend ⚡ Opposites Attract 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Matchmaking Family

The Dating Plan 93%

A fake engagement. A color-coded spreadsheet. And the one man she swore she'd never trust again.

by Sara Desai 2021

3.62

47k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 💔 Second Chance Romance 👫 Brother's Best Friend ⚡ Opposites Attract 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Matchmaking Family

Everyone Has A Story

by Savi Sharma • 2015

An aspiring writer looking for her story finds it in a banker who has lost his.

3.33

13k+

🇮🇳 Indian Romance 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🖤 Love After Loss 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 👥 Dual Pov Romance

Everyone Has A Story 93%

An aspiring writer looking for her story finds it in a banker who has lost his.

by Savi Sharma 2015

3.33

13k+ ratings

🇮🇳 Indian Romance 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🖤 Love After Loss 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Found Family 👥 Dual Pov Romance

Will You Still Love Me?

by Ravinder Singh • 2018

A seat swap sparks cross-cultural romance, but family, fate, and a stormy night threaten everything.

3.75

3k+

🌍 Cross-Cultural Romance ✈️ Chance Encounter 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Disapproval 🖤 Guilt And Redemption 😢 Tearjerker

Will You Still Love Me? 92%

A seat swap sparks cross-cultural romance, but family, fate, and a stormy night threaten everything.

by Ravinder Singh 2018

3.75

3k+ ratings

🌍 Cross-Cultural Romance ✈️ Chance Encounter 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Family Disapproval 🖤 Guilt And Redemption 😢 Tearjerker

Little Pieces of Light

by Emma Scott • 2025

They reunite at prep school, but lost promises and class divides threaten their second chance.

4.12

2k+

💞 Friends To Lovers 🔄 Second Chance Romance 🧲 Opposites Attract 🔒 Forbidden Love 😭 Tearjerker

Little Pieces of Light 92%

They reunite at prep school, but lost promises and class divides threaten their second chance.

by Emma Scott 2025

4.12

2k+ ratings

💞 Friends To Lovers 🔄 Second Chance Romance 🧲 Opposites Attract 🔒 Forbidden Love 😭 Tearjerker

Charming as a Verb

by Ben Philippe • 2020

His neighbor catches his dog-walking hustle and demands a social makeover to keep quiet.

3.84

8k+

🎓 College Admissions 🏙️ NYC Private School 🤝 Reluctant Friendship 🌍 Immigrant Family 💄 Social Makeover

Charming as a Verb 92%

His neighbor catches his dog-walking hustle and demands a social makeover to keep quiet.

by Ben Philippe 2020

3.84

8k+ ratings

🎓 College Admissions 🏙️ NYC Private School 🤝 Reluctant Friendship 🌍 Immigrant Family 💄 Social Makeover

Sari, Not Sari

by Sonya Singh • 2022

A breakup CEO trades her expertise to learn Indian culture from a client at his family wedding.

3.14

3k+

🇮🇳 Desi Romance 🪷 Cultural Reconnection 💒 Wedding Romance 🫂 Found Family 💕 Feel-Good Romance

Sari, Not Sari 92%

A breakup CEO trades her expertise to learn Indian culture from a client at his family wedding.

by Sonya Singh 2022

3.14

3k+ ratings

🇮🇳 Desi Romance 🪷 Cultural Reconnection 💒 Wedding Romance 🫂 Found Family 💕 Feel-Good Romance

What a Desi Girl Wants

by Sabina Khan • 2023

A Kansas teen at her father's royal Indian wedding falls hard for her grandmother's assistant.

3.51

450

🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Ya Romance 🐠 Fish Out Of Water 💔 Forbidden Love 🫂 Family Reconciliation 🌏 Cultural Identity

What a Desi Girl Wants 92%

A Kansas teen at her father's royal Indian wedding falls hard for her grandmother's assistant.

by Sabina Khan 2023

3.51

450 ratings

🏳️‍🌈 Sapphic Ya Romance 🐠 Fish Out Of Water 💔 Forbidden Love 🫂 Family Reconciliation 🌏 Cultural Identity

Going the Distance

by Beth Reekles • 2020

Her boyfriend's viral photo shows another girl. The new kid is the one who shows up.

3.65

10k+

📱 Long Distance Relationship 💕 Second Chance Romance 🎓 High School Senior Year 💬 Miscommunication Trope 💔 Angsty Romance

Going the Distance 92%

Her boyfriend's viral photo shows another girl. The new kid is the one who shows up.

by Beth Reekles 2020

3.65

10k+ ratings

📱 Long Distance Relationship 💕 Second Chance Romance 🎓 High School Senior Year 💬 Miscommunication Trope 💔 Angsty Romance

Better Than Before

by Lynn Painter • 2023

The boy Bailey clashed with mid-flight just became her next-door neighbor for the summer.

4.13

16k+

🌞 Ya Summer Romance 💘 Rivals To Lovers ✈️ Meet Cute 🏠 Boy Next Door 💬 Witty Banter

Better Than Before 91%

The boy Bailey clashed with mid-flight just became her next-door neighbor for the summer.

by Lynn Painter 2023

4.13

16k+ ratings

🌞 Ya Summer Romance 💘 Rivals To Lovers ✈️ Meet Cute 🏠 Boy Next Door 💬 Witty Banter

You’re the Password to My Life

by Sudeep Nagarkar • 2014

Virat and Kavya share pranks, secrets, and an unbreakable bond. Love tests it. Tragedy redefines it.

3.68

3k+

🎓 College Romance 🏠 Found Family 💕 First Love 💫 Platonic Soulmates 💔 Terminal Illness

You’re the Password to My Life 91%

Virat and Kavya share pranks, secrets, and an unbreakable bond. Love tests it. Tragedy redefines it.

by Sudeep Nagarkar 2014

3.68

3k+ ratings

🎓 College Romance 🏠 Found Family 💕 First Love 💫 Platonic Soulmates 💔 Terminal Illness

Perfect Chemistry

by Simone Elkeles • 2008

A gang member's bet to seduce the golden girl turns real the moment they become chemistry partners.

4.04

264k+

⭐ Star Crossed Lovers ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🔬 Forced Proximity 🔥 Reformed Bad Boy 🎲 Bet Trope

Perfect Chemistry 91%

A gang member's bet to seduce the golden girl turns real the moment they become chemistry partners.

by Simone Elkeles 2008

4.04

264k+ ratings

⭐ Star Crossed Lovers ⚔️ Enemies To Lovers 🔬 Forced Proximity 🔥 Reformed Bad Boy 🎲 Bet Trope

Luv (Un)Arranged

by N.M. Patel • 2024

An arranged meeting turns into a secret romance, but a hidden truth tests their fragile trust.

3.86

3k+

🎎 Arranged Marriage 🤫 Secret Relationship 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Meddling 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 💔 Second Chance Romance

Luv (Un)Arranged 91%

An arranged meeting turns into a secret romance, but a hidden truth tests their fragile trust.

by N.M. Patel 2024

3.86

3k+ ratings

🎎 Arranged Marriage 🤫 Secret Relationship 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Meddling 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 💔 Second Chance Romance

Beautiful Oblivion

by Jamie McGuire • 2014

Between a distant boyfriend and a persistent tattoo artist, Cami's loyalty is all she has left.

4.08

82k+

💕 New Adult Romance 👫 Friends To Lovers 💔 Love Triangle 🖤 Tortured Hero 🏚️ Dysfunctional Family

Beautiful Oblivion 91%

Between a distant boyfriend and a persistent tattoo artist, Cami's loyalty is all she has left.

by Jamie McGuire 2014

4.08

82k+ ratings

💕 New Adult Romance 👫 Friends To Lovers 💔 Love Triangle 🖤 Tortured Hero 🏚️ Dysfunctional Family

Can Love Happen Twice?

by Ravinder Singh • 2011

Still healing from loss, he falls for a woman whose dreams of freedom leave no room for his.

3.30

24k+

🕌 Indian Romance 💔 Love After Loss 🔄 Second Love 😢 Tragic Romance 🌏 Cross-Cultural Romance

Can Love Happen Twice? 91%

Still healing from loss, he falls for a woman whose dreams of freedom leave no room for his.

by Ravinder Singh 2011

3.30

24k+ ratings

🕌 Indian Romance 💔 Love After Loss 🔄 Second Love 😢 Tragic Romance 🌏 Cross-Cultural Romance

Dating Dr. Dil

by Nisha Sharma • 2022

A fake engagement between a lawyer and a doctor turns real faster than either expects.

3.58

67k+

💥 Enemies To Lovers 💍 Fake Engagement 🔥 Slow Burn 🪷 Desi Romance 👵 Meddling Aunties

Dating Dr. Dil 91%

A fake engagement between a lawyer and a doctor turns real faster than either expects.

by Nisha Sharma 2022

3.58

67k+ ratings

💥 Enemies To Lovers 💍 Fake Engagement 🔥 Slow Burn 🪷 Desi Romance 👵 Meddling Aunties

Wish I Could Tell You

by Durjoy Datta • 2019

At a crowdfunding startup, his life hinges on a viral love confession that may be staged.

3.67

2k+

🏢 Workplace Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 📹 Viral Fame 🏥 Medical Crisis 💔 Bittersweet

Wish I Could Tell You 91%

At a crowdfunding startup, his life hinges on a viral love confession that may be staged.

by Durjoy Datta 2019

3.67

2k+ ratings

🏢 Workplace Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 📹 Viral Fame 🏥 Medical Crisis 💔 Bittersweet

Falling Like Leaves

by Misty Wilson • 2025

A city teen's fall festival exile reopens a childhood romance with a baker who won't forgive.

3.79

27k+

🍂 Childhood Friends To Lovers 🏡 City To Small Town 💖 Second Chance Love 🎃 Autumn Festival ☕ Cozy Romance Vibes

Falling Like Leaves 91%

A city teen's fall festival exile reopens a childhood romance with a baker who won't forgive.

by Misty Wilson 2025

3.79

27k+ ratings

🍂 Childhood Friends To Lovers 🏡 City To Small Town 💖 Second Chance Love 🎃 Autumn Festival ☕ Cozy Romance Vibes

2 States

by Chetan Bhagat • 2009

Two MBA students from opposite ends of India fall in love. Their families are not celebrating.

3.44

99k+

💕 Cross-Cultural Romance 🎓 Campus Love Story 👪 Parental Opposition 💍 Intercultural Wedding 🇮🇳 Modern India

2 States 93%

Two MBA students from opposite ends of India fall in love. Their families are not celebrating.

by Chetan Bhagat 2009

3.44

99k+ ratings

💕 Cross-Cultural Romance 🎓 Campus Love Story 👪 Parental Opposition 💍 Intercultural Wedding 🇮🇳 Modern India

The Letters We Keep

by Nisha Sharma • 2024

When rival students uncover hidden love letters, the past dares them to write a braver ending.

3.86

5k+

🔰 Campus Romance 💕 Rivals To Lovers ✉️ Hidden Love Letters 🏠 Family Expectations 🇺🇸 South Asian American

The Letters We Keep 93%

When rival students uncover hidden love letters, the past dares them to write a braver ending.

by Nisha Sharma 2024

3.86

5k+ ratings

🔰 Campus Romance 💕 Rivals To Lovers ✉️ Hidden Love Letters 🏠 Family Expectations 🇺🇸 South Asian American

Five Point Someone

by Chetan Bhagat

At India's top engineering college, three failing friends sign a blood pact to beat the system.

3.43

93k+

🎓 Indian Campus Novel 📚 Academic Pressure 🫂 Found Family ✊ Rebellious Underdogs 💕 Forbidden Romance

Five Point Someone 92%

At India's top engineering college, three failing friends sign a blood pact to beat the system.

by Chetan Bhagat 2004

3.43

93k+ ratings

🎓 Indian Campus Novel 📚 Academic Pressure 🫂 Found Family ✊ Rebellious Underdogs 💕 Forbidden Romance

Antes de diciembre

by Joana Marcús • 2021

Her boyfriend demanded freedom. The boy next door made her want to close every door.

4.36

138k+

🎓 College Romance 💔 Toxic First Love 🩹 Addiction Recovery 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏚️ Family Trauma

Antes de diciembre 91%

Her boyfriend demanded freedom. The boy next door made her want to close every door.

by Joana Marcús 2021

4.36

138k+ ratings

🎓 College Romance 💔 Toxic First Love 🩹 Addiction Recovery 💕 Friends To Lovers 🏚️ Family Trauma

Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot

by Preeti Chhibber • 2024

After her crush humiliates her, Payal enlists her rival for the perfect romantic revenge.

3.77

322

🎓 Rivals To Lovers 🌏 Diaspora Teen Life 💭 Oblivious Crush 💘 He Falls First 💬 Witty Banter

Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot Summary

Payal Mehta's Romance Revenge Plot 91%

After her crush humiliates her, Payal enlists her rival for the perfect romantic revenge.

by Preeti Chhibber 2024

3.77

322 ratings

🎓 Rivals To Lovers 🌏 Diaspora Teen Life 💭 Oblivious Crush 💘 He Falls First 💬 Witty Banter

Too Good To Be True

by Prajakta Koli • 2025

A guarded bookseller meets a mysterious CEO whose secrets test her fragile trust.

3.14

6k+

📚 Bookstore Romance 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 💖 Emotional Healing 🌧️ Monsoon Atmosphere 🏙️ Mumbai Setting

Too Good To Be True 91%

A guarded bookseller meets a mysterious CEO whose secrets test her fragile trust.

by Prajakta Koli 2025

3.14

6k+ ratings

📚 Bookstore Romance 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 💖 Emotional Healing 🌧️ Monsoon Atmosphere 🏙️ Mumbai Setting

Sunshine and Spice

by Aurora Palit • 2024

To rebrand a bazaar and dodge matchmaking, a consultant fakes a romance with the owner's grumpy son.

3.69

1k+

🇧🇩 Desi Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤝 Fake Dating 🔥 Slow Burn 👨‍👩‍👦 Family Expectations

Sunshine and Spice 91%

To rebrand a bazaar and dodge matchmaking, a consultant fakes a romance with the owner's grumpy son.

by Aurora Palit 2024

3.69

1k+ ratings

🇧🇩 Desi Romance ☀️ Grumpy Sunshine 🤝 Fake Dating 🔥 Slow Burn 👨‍👩‍👦 Family Expectations

Wilder

by Rebecca Yarros • 2016

Don't fall for the daredevil. Don't get caught on camera. She breaks both before leaving port.

4.02

36k+

🏄 Extreme Sports Romance 📝 Tutor And Tutee 💔 Scarred Heroine 😬 Best Friend's Ex 🫂 Found Family

Wilder 91%

Don't fall for the daredevil. Don't get caught on camera. She breaks both before leaving port.

by Rebecca Yarros 2016

4.02

36k+ ratings

🏄 Extreme Sports Romance 📝 Tutor And Tutee 💔 Scarred Heroine 😬 Best Friend's Ex 🫂 Found Family

Etéreo

by Joana Marcús • 2020

Jenna returns to college. The ex she fled is now her roommate, and he's spiraling.

4.43

32k+

❤️‍🩹 Second Chance Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 👥 Found Family 🩹 Hurt Comfort 💪 Addiction Recovery

Etéreo 91%

Jenna returns to college. The ex she fled is now her roommate, and he's spiraling.

by Joana Marcús 2020

4.43

32k+ ratings

❤️‍🩹 Second Chance Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 👥 Found Family 🩹 Hurt Comfort 💪 Addiction Recovery

Say You'll Be Mine

by Naina Kumar • 2024

To survive her ex's wedding, a teacher agrees to a fake engagement with a guarded engineer.

3.76

13k+

🎭 Fake Dating ☀️ Grumpy X Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov

Say You'll Be Mine 91%

To survive her ex's wedding, a teacher agrees to a fake engagement with a guarded engineer.

by Naina Kumar 2024

3.76

13k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating ☀️ Grumpy X Sunshine 🔥 Slow Burn Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 👥 Dual Pov

Smart, Sexy and Secretive

by Tammy Falkner • 2013

Three months gone. One deaf artist waiting. She's back, but her father already chose her husband.

4.21

17k+

🤟 Deaf Love Interest 💞 Second Chance Romance 🫂 Found Family 💝 Sacrifice For Love 🎵 Music School

Smart, Sexy and Secretive 91%

Three months gone. One deaf artist waiting. She's back, but her father already chose her husband.

by Tammy Falkner 2013

4.21

17k+ ratings

🤟 Deaf Love Interest 💞 Second Chance Romance 🫂 Found Family 💝 Sacrifice For Love 🎵 Music School

Revolution 2020

by Chetan Bhagat • 2011

He builds a college on bribes after failing. The woman he loves and his best friend expose him.

3.12

66k+

💘 Love Triangle 💔 Unrequited Love 💰 Systemic Corruption 📰 Social Critique 🌅 Redemption Arc

Revolution 2020 91%

He builds a college on bribes after failing. The woman he loves and his best friend expose him.

by Chetan Bhagat 2011

3.12

66k+ ratings

💘 Love Triangle 💔 Unrequited Love 💰 Systemic Corruption 📰 Social Critique 🌅 Redemption Arc

Identical

by Aleksandra Negrońska • 2023

Rosie returns to England, where her ex is now with the woman who destroyed their relationship.

4.38

20k+

🖤 Second Chance Romance 🎓 College Romance 💔 Love Triangle 👥 Friend Group Drama 🏠 Found Family

Identical 91%

Rosie returns to England, where her ex is now with the woman who destroyed their relationship.

by Aleksandra Negrońska 2023

4.38

20k+ ratings

🖤 Second Chance Romance 🎓 College Romance 💔 Love Triangle 👥 Friend Group Drama 🏠 Found Family

Well, That Was Unexpected

by Jesse Q. Sutanto • 2022

Catfished by their parents, a California artist and Jakarta heir must fake a romance through Bali.

3.70

6k+

🎭 Fake Dating 🏝️ Forced Proximity 👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Meddling 👥 Dual Perspective 🌴 Southeast Asian Setting

Well, That Was Unexpected 91%

Catfished by their parents, a California artist and Jakarta heir must fake a romance through Bali.

by Jesse Q. Sutanto 2022

3.70

6k+ ratings

🎭 Fake Dating 🏝️ Forced Proximity 👨‍👩‍👧 Parental Meddling 👥 Dual Perspective 🌴 Southeast Asian Setting

One Night at the Call Center

by Chetan Bhagat • 2005

God calls a Gurgaon call center one night, challenging six workers to change their lives.

2.54

62k+

🏢 Corporate Satire 💞 Second Chance Romance 👪 Found Family 📞 Divine Intervention ✊ Workplace Rebellion

One Night at the Call Center 91%

God calls a Gurgaon call center one night, challenging six workers to change their lives.

by Chetan Bhagat 2005

2.54

62k+ ratings

🏢 Corporate Satire 💞 Second Chance Romance 👪 Found Family 📞 Divine Intervention ✊ Workplace Rebellion

Where We Left Off

by Sapphire Hale • 2022

A rainstorm reunites her with the ex-best friend she's about to call stepbrother.

3.11

9k+

🔄 Second Chance Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 🎓 High School Romance 💭 Secret Pining 🩹 Trauma Healing

Where We Left Off 90%

A rainstorm reunites her with the ex-best friend she's about to call stepbrother.

by Sapphire Hale 2022

3.11

9k+ ratings

🔄 Second Chance Romance 🏠 Forced Proximity 🎓 High School Romance 💭 Secret Pining 🩹 Trauma Healing

Good Girl Complex

by Elle Kennedy • 2022

When a bartender seduces his enemy's girlfriend, revenge feels sweet until the feelings get real.

3.57

154k+

😈 Revenge To Love 🏖️ Small Beach Town 💰 Class Divide Romance 🎓 College Romance 💕 Opposites Attract

Good Girl Complex 90%

When a bartender seduces his enemy's girlfriend, revenge feels sweet until the feelings get real.

by Elle Kennedy 2022

3.57

154k+ ratings

😈 Revenge To Love 🏖️ Small Beach Town 💰 Class Divide Romance 🎓 College Romance 💕 Opposites Attract

If We Ever Meet Again

by Ana Huang • 2020

She believes in love; he swears it's a myth. A year in Shanghai will test them.

3.54

71k+

📚 Study Abroad Romance 🎓 College Romance 🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn 🌸 Virgin Heroine

If We Ever Meet Again 90%

She believes in love; he swears it's a myth. A year in Shanghai will test them.

by Ana Huang 2020

3.54

71k+ ratings

📚 Study Abroad Romance 🎓 College Romance 🫂 Friends To Lovers 🔥 Slow Burn 🌸 Virgin Heroine

Ibnebatuti । इब्नेबतूती

by Divya Prakash Dubey • 2020

A son leaving for America finds his mother's letters and a love cut by caste riots.

4.25

616

📚 Hindi Literature 🧑‍🧒 Mother And Son 🗝️ Family Secrets ✉️ Hidden Letters 🎓 Campus Romance

Ibnebatuti । इब्नेबतूती 90%

A son leaving for America finds his mother's letters and a love cut by caste riots.

by Divya Prakash Dubey 2020

4.25

616 ratings

📚 Hindi Literature 🧑‍🧒 Mother And Son 🗝️ Family Secrets ✉️ Hidden Letters 🎓 Campus Romance

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