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The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts

Aug. 23, 2025 / Book Lists

Massachusetts is not a state I’ve visited much, but I have read a lot of great books set there. Every single time I read a book set here, I want to go visit even more than before. Be sure to check back as this list will be updated as I find new favorites.

Center Ice
by Julia Connors

Set in Boston, Massachusetts

Book 1 of Boston Rebels Series

Other Favorites in the Series:
Fake Shot (book 2)

Tropes
Sports Romance
Hockey Romance
Second Chance
Single Mom
Secret Baby
He Falls First

Find this book in: The Best Hockey Romances // The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts

Things You Save In a Fire
by Katherine Center

Set in Boston, Massachusetts

Standalone Title

Other Favorites in This Author:
The Bodyguard
The Rom-Commers
What You Wish For

Tropes
Contemporary Romance
Forbidden Romance
Workplace Romance
Found Family
Firefighter FMC

Find this book in: The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts // The Best Firefighter Romances

It Ends With Us
by Colleen Hoover

Set in Boston, Massachusetts

Book 1 of It Ends With Us Series

Other Favorites by This Author:
All Your Perfects
It Starts With Us
Reminders of Him
November 9

Tropes
Heart-Wrenching Romance
Abusive Relationship
Childhood Love
Forbidden Romance

Find this book in: The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts

The Inheritance Test
by Anne Marsh

Set in Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Standalone Title

Other Favorites by This Author:
– Coming Soon

Tropes
Contemporary Romance
Opposites Attract
Charity Boat Race

Find this book in: The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts

Beauty in the Details
by Molly McCarthy

Set in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Book 1 of McNally Men Series

Other Favorites in by This Author:
More Beautiful Than Before
In Your Eyes

Tropes
Contemporary Romance
Forced Proximity
Friends to Lovers
Artist FMC
Single Dad

Find this book in: The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts

If For Any Reason
by Courtney Walsh

Set in Nantucket, Massachusetts

Book 1 of Nantucket Love Story Series

Other Favorites by This Author:
My Phony Valentine
My Lucky Charm

Tropes
Contemporary Romance
Christian Romance

Find this book in: The Best Romances Set in Massachusetts

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