If you’re on the hunt for bookstores that celebrate romance in all its swoon-worthy glory, here’s a curated list of romance-specific havens across the United States.

California

The Ripped Bodice is located in Culver City, CA. Opened in 2016, it was the first romance-only bookstore in the Northern Hemisphere.

Meet Cute Romance Bookshop is located in San Diego, CA. A queer-owned, feminist bookshop named after the classic ‘meet-cute’ trope, fostering a community space for romance readers.

Smitten is located in Ventura, CA. This coastal gem brings romance lovers together with themed book clubs, romance trivia nights, and plenty of “book boyfriend” debates!

Colorado

Petals and Pages in Denver, CO, is known for pairing romance novels with stunning floral arrangements because every love story deserves a bouquet.

Florida

Steamy Lit Bookstore is located in Deerfield Beach, FL & Tampa, FL. Steamy Lit originally started as an online book box subscription and opened brick-and-mortar locations in 2024, offering romance books with a whole lot of spice!

Georgia

All the Tropes is located in Atlanta, GA. Atlanta’s only bookstore dedicated entirely to the romance genre, offering a sanctuary for dreamers and romantics.

Kansas

Blush Bookstore is located in Wichita, KS. Opened in a charming cottage in April 2023, proving that love stories belong everywhere!

Maine

Grump & Sunshine Bookshop is located in Belfast, ME. Named after the beloved ‘grump and sunshine’ trope, this store is housed in a historic building and opened its pink-painted doors in 2022.

Maryland

Romance-Landia Bookstore is located in Centerville, MD. Maryland’s first romance-only bookstore, deeply committed to supporting indie authors.

Missouri

Under the Cover is located in Kansas City, MO. Kansas City’s first romance, woman-owned bookshop located in the historic House of Flowers building in Union Hill.

New York

The Ripped Bodice is located in Brooklyn, NY. Sister store to the iconic Culver City location. The Ripped Bodice opened in 2023 and brings more than just happily ever afters to the East Coast.

Burn Bright Books is located in Rochester, NY. New York’s newest bookstore opening on April 12th is the only romance-specific bookstore in upstate New York, proudly championing diverse and indie-published love stories.

Oregon

Grand Gesture Books is located in Portland, OR. Grand Gesture Books is Oregon’s first romance-only bookstore, which saw over 400 attendees at its grand opening in October 2024.

Utah

Lovebound Bookshop is located in Salt Lake City, UT. Utah’s only romance bookstore, inspired by the success of The Ripped Bodice, and opened in 2024.

Virginia

Friends to Lovers Bookstore is located in Alexandria, VA. Named after the beloved romance trope, this cozy indie shop focuses on romance novels featuring deep emotional connections and happily ever afters!

Washington

The Romance Era Bookshop is located in Vancouver, WA. The Romance Era Bookshop is a cozy used bookstore opened in 2023 that highlights BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ romance authors.