When I finished watching My Oxford Year, I had that familiar ache, the kind you get when a story wraps up but you’re not ready to leave its world. The mix of romance, wit, and bittersweet moments stayed with me long after the credits rolled.
Here at The Bombay Circle Press, we know that feeling all too well, so we pulled together a list of books that can give you that same rush…the ones you’ll carry around in your head and heart for days.
Eternally Single by Rosa Álvarez, by Neerja Pawar
This witty, charming story is a love letter to the complexities of modern dating. With humor, heart, and a protagonist you’ll want to be best friends with, Eternally Single feels like grabbing coffee with someone who truly gets you, and then watching them find themselves (and maybe love) along the way.
Chloe Cameron’s Guide to Accidentally Dating a Rockstar by Danielle Hays
A meet-cute with a rockstar isn’t exactly on Chloe Cameron’s to-do list, but life has other plans. One accidental encounter sets off a chain of late-night conversations, music-filled adventures, and a front-row seat to a world she never expected to enter. As Chloe tries to balance the thrill of romance with the glare of fame, you’ll find yourself torn between wanting her to dive in headfirst and hoping she protects her heart. Equal parts romantic escapism and grounded, human emotion, this one’s pure fun with heart.
Parallel by Hope Bolinger
Parallel plays with the “what ifs” of life, asking what happens when one choice changes everything. Through a dual-timeline narrative, it explores love, ambition, and the haunting paths we don’t take. As you flip between timelines, you’ll see how tiny moments can shape entire futures, making you think about your own crossroads in life. It’s a thought-provoking read that lingers in your mind long after you close the book, the kind that keeps you staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m.
Thank You for Listening by Julia Whelan
Julia Whelan’s storytelling is as charming and warm as her narration work, and here she delivers a romance that’s as much about rediscovering yourself as it is about finding love. The witty banter will make you grin, the emotional beats will catch you off guard, and the layered characters feel like old friends. It’s a heartfelt reminder that sometimes the best stories are the ones we never saw coming and the ones that help us heal.
One Golden Summer by Carley Fortune
Set against the glow of long, lazy summer days, this novel captures the magic of fleeting seasons and once-in-a-lifetime connections. Carley Fortune writes with a nostalgic tenderness that makes you want to linger in every scene, breathing in the salt air and chasing that golden-hour light. It’s a story about love, timing, and the bittersweet beauty of moments that can’t last forever, perfect for when you want a book that makes you feel everything at once.
If you loved My Oxford Year, you’ll fall for these stories too, maybe even harder.
At The Bombay Circle Press, we believe the best books don’t just tell you a story, they make you feel like you’ve lived it. So, which one will you pick up next?