19 best-selling fiction books like Unexpecting by Jen Bailey

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Unexpecting

By: Jen Bailey

3.75

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Juno meets Heartstopper in this poignant and emotional story about found family, what it means to b…

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1. 10 Things I Can See from Here

By: Carrie Mac

3.27

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Think positive. Don't worry; be happy. Keep calm and carry on. Maeve has heard it all before. She's… read more

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2. Ryan and Avery

By: David Levithan

3.89

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of EVERY DAY, this is a queer love story for the ages--t… read more

Similar categories in David Levithan's Ryan and Avery book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"When Ryan's pickup appears within the snowfall, Avery's heart becomes the opposite of snowfall-that strange, windblown moment when you look and see the snow is actually drifting upward. Snowrise. Whe…"

-David Levithan, Ryan and Avery

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3. Plan A

By: Deb Caletti

4.02

Format: 416 pages, Library Binding

A sixteen-year-old girl’s road trip across the country to get an abortion becomes a transformative … read more

Similar categories in Deb Caletti's Plan A book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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4. Ghosted (Northanger Abbey, #1)

By: Amanda Quain

3.74

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Never Have I Ever meets The X-Files in Amanda Quain's Ghosted, a gender-bent contemporary retelling… read more

Similar categories in Amanda Quain's Ghosted (Northanger Abbey, #1) book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • fiction
  • young adult
  • contemporary
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5. Darkhearts

By: James L. Sutter

3.68

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Perfect for fans of Red, White, & Royal Blue and Perks of Being a Wallflower, Darkhearts is a hilar… read more

Similar categories in James L. Sutter's Darkhearts book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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6. The Boyfriend Subscription

By: Steven Salvatore

3.59

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Equal parts sizzling, sweet and irresistibly fresh, Steven Salvatore’s The Boyfriend Subscription i… read more

Similar categories in Steven Salvatore's The Boyfriend Subscription book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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7. The [Fake] Dating Game

By: Timothy Janovsky

3.66

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Ready. Set. Faux . Holden James picked the worst time to have a meltdown. His chance to audit… read more

Similar categories in Timothy Janovsky's The [Fake] Dating Game book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Because, despite everything, I want to see the good in people"

-Timothy Janovsky, The [Fake] Dating Game

"Amber bulbs dangle on white strings above our heads, making everyone in the restaurant look like a cartoon character with a bright idea."

-Timothy Janovsky, The [Fake] Dating Game

"Under the roar of the crowd, Leo whispers into my ear. "You are full of surprises." "On the night we met, you said surprises aren't all they're cracked up to be." "You're the exception to the rule." …"

-Timothy Janovsky, The [Fake] Dating Game

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8. Skater Boy

By: Anthony Nerada

4.03

Format: 312 pages, Hardcover

In this YA pop-punk debut about queer romance and destroying labels, a teen risks everything to wr… read more

Similar categories in Anthony Nerada's Skater Boy book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • coming of age
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"If we can convince our own minds we aren't good enough, we can't really be disappointed when we don't get what we truly want."

-Anthony Nerada, Skater Boy

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9. New Adult (Boy Meets Boy #3)

By: Timothy Janovsky

3.99

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Nolan Baker longs to be "thirty, flirty and thriving" in this charmingly quirky LGBTQIA+ romance th… read more

Similar categories in Timothy Janovsky's New Adult (Boy Meets Boy #3) book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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10. Together in a Broken World

By: Paul Michael Winters

4.08

Format: 381 pages, Paperback

Two boys fall in love in a deadly world, but it’s the secrets they keep that might kill them. Se… read more

Similar categories in Paul Michael Winters's Together in a Broken World book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • queer
"He didn't hesitate. He just ran to me, and now the warmth of his body radiates as his arms hold me close, pressing me against him. His hands are trembling as he whispers in to my ear, "I'm so glad I …"

-Paul Michael Winters, Together in a Broken World

"He didn't hesitate. He just ran to me, and now the warmth of his body radiates as his arms hold me close, pressing me against him. His hands are trembling as he whispers in to my ear, "I'm so glad I …"

-Paul Michael Winters, Together in a Broken World

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11. Salt the Water

By: Candice Iloh

3.37

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Cerulean Gene is free everywhere except school, where they’re known for repeatedly challenging auth… read more

Similar categories in Candice Iloh's Salt the Water book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • lgbt
  • coming of age
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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12. All Alone with You

By: Amelia Diane Coombs

4.11

Format: 352 pages, ebook

HBO Max’s Hacks gets a romantic twist in the vein of Jenn Bennett in this swoon-worthy novel about … read more

Similar categories in Amelia Diane Coombs's All Alone with You book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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13. My Fair Brady

By: Brian D. Kennedy

4.00

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

My Fair Lady meets the classic teen film She's All That in this charming and swoony new rom-com fro… read more

Similar categories in Brian D. Kennedy's My Fair Brady book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • high school
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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14. Caught in a Bad Fauxmance

By: Elle Gonzalez Rose

3.86

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A fresh, fun contemporary rom-com from debut author Elle Gonzalez Rose, about an aspiring artist wh… read more

Similar categories in Elle Gonzalez Rose's Caught in a Bad Fauxmance book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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15. I Like Me Better

By: Robby Weber

3.65

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

This is not how soccer-star Zack Martin thought his summer would go. When the captain's prank means… read more

Similar categories in Robby Weber's I Like Me Better book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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16. Unexpecting

By: Jen Bailey

3.75

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Juno meets Heartstopper in this poignant and emotional story about found family, what it means to b… read more

Similar categories in Jen Bailey's Unexpecting book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • high school
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • coming of age
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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17. Snow Boys

By: Simon Doyle

4.35

Format: 410 pages, Kindle Edition

Dean O’Donnell is a wallflower with a secret and a voice that could steal the show. Preferring to b… read more

Similar categories in Simon Doyle's Snow Boys book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • high school
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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18. The Borrow a Boyfriend Club

By: Page Powars

4.13

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

A feel-good, coming-of-age rom-com from debut author Page Powars that follows a trans teen who join… read more

Similar categories in Page Powars's The Borrow a Boyfriend Club book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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19. Finding My Elf

By: David Valdes

3.55

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Single All the Way meets Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda in this festive romcom about Cam, who’s … read more

Similar categories in David Valdes's Finding My Elf book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • realistic fiction
  • young adult
  • contemporary
  • queer
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20. Another First Chance

By: Robbie Couch

4.28

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

They Both Die at the End meets You’ve Reached Sam, in this heart-stopping speculative young adult n… read more

Similar categories in Robbie Couch's Another First Chance book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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21. Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts

By: Adam Sass

4.05

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

A swoony contemporary romance from Adam Sass following a boy who is cursed to doom any romantic rel… read more

Similar categories in Adam Sass's Cursed Boys and Broken Hearts book and Jen Bailey's Unexpecting

  • romance
  • m m romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer

19 best-selling contemporary books like Unexpecting by Jen Bailey

Transform Your Habits

Ryan and Avery

David Levithan

3.89

Transform Your Habits

Plan A

Deb Caletti

4.02

Transform Your Habits

Ghosted (Northanger Abbey, #1)

Amanda Quain

3.74

Transform Your Habits

Darkhearts

James L. Sutter

3.68

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19 must-read contemporary books like Finding My Elf by David Valdes

Transform Your Habits

The Boyfriend Subscription

Steven Salvatore

3.59

Transform Your Habits

The [Fake] Dating Game

Timothy Janovsky

3.66

Transform Your Habits

Lose You to Find Me

Erik J. Brown

3.81

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Skater Boy

Anthony Nerada

4.03

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