Destination Romance Authors You Should Know
My favorite romance novels don’t just tell a love story—they overwhelm me with the urge to pack a bag and impulsively check flight prices. That’s the magic of destination romance! These stories deliver big, sweeping feelings set against stunning backdrops, with all the irresistible tension of a ticking vacation clock or lovers whose lives exist on opposite sides of the world. And yet we’re always rewarded with a deeply satisfying Happy Ever After (HEA). If you’re on the hunt for the best destination romance authors or simply want to add more of the best travel romance books to your TBR, these are the authors you’ll want on your radar. They won’t just make you swoon—they’ll have you dreaming of your next vacation.
Hannah Logan
Hannah’s first book is set in Greece, and her most recent release, Polar Plunge, is set in one of my favorite destinations for a romance book…Antarctica!
Leonie Mack
You can have endless adventures around the globe with Leonie’s books, from a winter wedding in Salzburg, Austria, to a bike race in France. She has the best travel romance books set in classic destinations for romance, too, like Paris and Venice.
Theresa Christine
Obviously, I have to include myself in this list! My writing is inspired by my past work as a travel journalist, which is why a unique setting is always a part of my steamy travel romance books. From the Maldives to Ireland to California, my love of stories that take you somewhere—both emotionally and geographically.
Julie Caplin
Julie’s books have cozy vibes and will give you bookish passport stamps from all around the world. Her Romantic Escapes series travels many places, though my favorite is probably Tokyo, Japan.
Carrie Walker
I saw Carrie’s most recent book, Escape to the Northern Lights, and immediately knew I needed to pick it up. It’s got Brit humor and an overworked, overly ambitious FMC who doesn’t know how to slow down—a trope weakness of mine that I can never resist.
Liz Alden
Liz delivers on her tagline: Wanderlust with a Happily-Ever-After. She spent a decade sailing around the world, and her love and passion for travel comes through in her writing.
J.A. Forde
While J.A. doesn’t market herself as a travel romance author, she has a trilogy of romance books set abroad that go from Sydney to Tahoe to the Isle of Skye. Super swoony books that are full of wanderlust!
Beatrice Bradshaw
If you’re just wanting a ticket to Scotland (same, girl), then you will love Beatrice’s books. She lives there and writes about Scotland with such honest and accurate detail that you will feel transported there in an instant. She has a rugby series, too, if you’re craving some buff MMC sports romances!
Lacie Waldon
When I learned that Lacie was a flight attendant, I knew I would love her books. Her stories are heartfelt and the chemistry sizzles on the page. Definitely check out her second book, From the Jump!
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