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by Kristen Ashley
4.62025418 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a steady and reassuring tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
10 Best Books Like The Affair
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The best books like The Affair are:
- 1The Woman Left Behind by Kristen Ashley4.6
- 2Say You'll Be Mine by Naina Kumar4.2
- 3You Were Never Not Mine by Monica Murphy4.3
- 4Long Shot (Hoops) by Kennedy Ryan4.5
- 5Hidden Nature by Nora Roberts4.6
- 6Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola4.3
- 7Sweet Obsession (Dark Olympus) by Katee Robert4.0
- 8The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood4.3
- 9The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce4.3
- 10Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan4.4
Elite military cop Jack Reacher goes undercover in a small Mississippi town to investigate the murder of a young woman, where evidence points to a U.S. soldier with dangerous connections. Partnering with the local sheriff who harbors her own secrets, Reacher uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to destroy his faith in the system he serves. This is the case that transforms Reacher from loyal soldier into the feared drifter he becomes.
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by Naina Kumar
4.22024352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and heartfelt tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
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by Monica Murphy
4.32025400 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a dark and intense tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
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by Kennedy Ryan
4.52023528 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a intense but healing tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
5
by Nora Roberts
4.62025448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tense but hopeful tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
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by Bolu Babalola
4.32022368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a witty and warm tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
7
by Katee Robert
4.02025384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a intense and brooding tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
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by Kirsty Greenwood
4.32024384 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a whimsical and uplifting tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
9
by Jessica Joyce
4.32024380 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a warm and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
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by Annabel Monaghan
4.42024368 pages
Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and healing tone that will resonate with The Affair fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Affair
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Woman Left Behind | Kristen Ashley | 4.6 | 2025 | 418 | Closest match |
| Say You'll Be Mine | Naina Kumar | 4.2 | 2024 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| You Were Never Not Mine | Monica Murphy | 4.3 | 2025 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Long Shot (Hoops) | Kennedy Ryan | 4.5 | 2023 | 528 | Similar vibes |
| Hidden Nature | Nora Roberts | 4.6 | 2025 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Honey & Spice | Bolu Babalola | 4.3 | 2022 | 368 | Similar vibes |
| Sweet Obsession (Dark Olympus) | Katee Robert | 4.0 | 2025 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Love of My Afterlife | Kirsty Greenwood | 4.3 | 2024 | 384 | Similar vibes |
| The Ex Vows | Jessica Joyce | 4.3 | 2024 | 380 | Similar vibes |
| Summer Romance | Annabel Monaghan | 4.4 | 2024 | 368 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Affair?
The most similar books to The Affair are The Woman Left Behind, Say You'll Be Mine, You Were Never Not Mine.
What should I read after The Affair?
After finishing The Affair, readers most commonly pick up The Woman Left Behind next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lee Child, such as Echo Burning.
Who writes books like Lee Child?
Authors similar to Lee Child include Michael Connelly, John Sandford.
What genre is The Affair?
The Affair is a Romance novel by Lee Child, published in 2011.
How long is The Affair?
The Affair is 578 pages long.
About The Affair
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Don’t miss the hit streaming series Reacher!“A veritable tour de force . . . brilliantly executed and deliciously plotted.”-The Washington TimesEverything starts somewhere. For elite military cop Jack Reacher, that somewhere was Carter Crossing, Mississippi, way back in 1997.Reacher is ordered undercover to investigate the murder of a young woman. Evidence points to a U.S. soldier with powerful friends. Once in Carter Crossing, Reacher meets local sheriff Elizabeth Deveraux, who has a thirst for justice and an appetite for secrets. Uncertain they can trust each other, they reluctantly join forces. Reacher works to uncover the truth, while others try to bury it forever. The conspiracy threatens to shatter his faith in his mission- and turn him into a man to be feared.