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Just for the Summer
Part of Your World #3 (works standalone)by Abby Jimenez
02024
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
10 Best Books Like Happy Place
If you loved Happy Place by Emily Henry, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Happy Place are:
- 1Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez0#3
- 2People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry0
- 3Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez0#1
- 4Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez0
- 5The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren4.3
- 6The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez0
- 7Throne Off Course by Hailee Carmel4.4
- 8Beach Read by Emily Henry4.0
- 9The Rom-Commers: A Novel by Katherine Center4.4
- 10Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez0#2
When Harriet joins her friend group's annual beach house vacation, she must pretend she's still engaged to Wyn even though they secretly broke up months ago
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by Emily Henry
02021395 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Emily Henry book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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Part of Your World
Part of Your World #1 (works standalone)by Abby Jimenez
02022
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and transformative tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
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by Abby Jimenez
0
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a earnest and hopeful tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
5
by Christina Lauren
4.32025368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a playful yet grounded tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
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by Hailee Carmel
4.42025374 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a witty and heartwarming tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
8
by Emily Henry
4.02020358 pages
Why you'll love it:
Another Emily Henry book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
9
by Katherine Center
4.42025352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and witty tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
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Yours Truly
Part of Your World #2 (works standalone)by Abby Jimenez
02023
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and gentle tone that will resonate with Happy Place fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Happy Place
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just for the Summer | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2024 | — | Closest match |
| People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 0 | 2021 | 395 | Same author |
| Part of Your World | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2022 | — | Similar vibes |
| Say You'll Remember Me | Abby Jimenez | 0 | — | — | Similar vibes |
| The Paradise Problem | Christina Lauren | 4.3 | 2025 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| The Friend Zone | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| Throne Off Course | Hailee Carmel | 4.4 | 2025 | 374 | Similar vibes |
| Beach Read | Emily Henry | 4.0 | 2020 | 358 | Same author |
| The Rom-Commers: A Novel | Katherine Center | 4.4 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Yours Truly | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2023 | — | Similar vibes |
Authors Who Write Like Emily Henry
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Happy Place?
The most similar books to Happy Place are Just for the Summer, People We Meet on Vacation, Part of Your World.
What should I read after Happy Place?
After finishing Happy Place, readers most commonly pick up Just for the Summer next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Emily Henry, such as Great Big Beautiful Life.
Who writes books like Emily Henry?
Authors similar to Emily Henry include Christina Lauren, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Jasmine Guillory.
What genre is Happy Place?
Happy Place is a Romance novel by Emily Henry, published in 2023. It features elements of Friendship, Vacation House, Second Chance Romance.
How long is Happy Place?
Happy Place is 400 pages long.
Does Happy Place have romance/spice?
Happy Place has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About Happy Place
When Harriet joins her friend group's annual beach house vacation, she must pretend she's still engaged to Wyn even though they secretly broke up months ago. Henry explores the evolution of friendships through adulthood and the complexity of second-chance romance within a tight-knit group. A poignant examination of how people grow apart and together over time, this novel celebrates chosen family, the bittersweet nature of change, and the courage required to fight for both friendship and love when everything feels like it's falling apart.