Books like Playing with fire

Playing with fire by Kate William reads as dramatic, romantic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Runaway

Kate William · 1985

Both explore rebellion & first love

83% genome match

Million Kisses in Your Lifetime

Monica Murphy · 2022

Shares the romance thread

78% genome match

Our Fault

Mercedes Ron · 2014

Shares the romance thread

76% genome match

Tiger Eyes

Judy Blume · 1981

Both explore first love

60% genome match

The Awakening

Lisa Jane Smith · 1991

Shares the romance thread

71% genome match

Fallen (Fallen #1)

Lauren Kate · 2009

Shares the romance thread

72% genome match

Fearless

Lauren Roberts · 2025

Shares the romance thread

70% genome match

The Wrong Bride

Catharina Maura · 2022

Shares the romance thread

69% genome match

The Siren

Kiera Cass · 2009

Shares the romance thread

69% genome match

Heated Rivalry

Rachel Reid · 2019

Shares the romance thread

69% genome match

Black Ties and White Lies

Kat Singleton · 2023

Shares the romance thread

69% genome match

Both Sides of Time

Caroline B. Cooney · 1995

Shares the romance thread

70% genome match