Outdoorsy Romances to Read in the Sunshine

Are you someone who just loves to be outside enjoying nature? Or are you someone who prefers to stay inside and simply read about outdoor excursions? Wherever you fall on the outdoorsy scale, we think you’ll love these outdoorsy romance books! Follow these characters as they fall in love atop the highest mountain peaks, by the roaring ocean waves, beneath a prairie sky, or on the other side of the world in a foreign land.

Outdoorsy Romances Set in the Mountains

I Love You S'more

By Auriane Desombre

A sapphic rival-to-lovers story about two counselors who find an unexpected romance during a summer they will never forget! Perfect for fans of Auriane Desombre”s beloved debut I Think I Love You.

Wild About You

By Kaitlyn Hill

Two total opposites. One race through the Great Outdoors. In this grumpy-sunshine teen romance from the author of Love from Scratch and Not Here to Stay Friends, the trail to true love doesn’t always come with a map.

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Outdoorsy Romances Set by the Ocean

Hearts Overboard

By Becky Dean

Set sail with this banter-filled rivals-to-lovers romance between a STEM-loving girl and a jock guy that will fill you with wanderlust . . . and have you rooting for love in the great outdoors!

Love is on the horizon . . .

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Outdoorsy Romances Set in the Plains or Desert

Trail Rides and Starry Eyes

By Katrina Emmel

Coming 12.09.25

A swoony, sweet YA rural romance between a rancher and the Hollywood hotshot she’s tasked with turning into a cowboy—perfect for fans of Kasie West, Erin Hahn, and Kristy Boyce!

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Outdoorsy Romances Set in a Foreign Country

All Paths Lead to Paris

By Sabrina Fedel

Coming 06.17.25

In the glittering world of Parisian fashion, Aurie’s perfect life is built on a web of lies. She has secretly started dating a down-to-earth guy . . . but can her heart handle the lies.