Books like The Family Way

The Family Way by Jayne Ann Krentz reads as charming, romantic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

Jewels of the Sun

Nora Roberts · 1999

Same romance feel

46% genome match

Barefoot Bride

Rebecca Paisley · 1990

Both explore unexpected love

57% genome match

Until You

Judith McNaught · 1994

Same romance feel

48% genome match

Fifty Shades Darker

E. L. James · 2011

Same romance feel

43% genome match

True Believer

Nicholas Sparks · 2005

Both explore mystery

53% genome match

Morning Glory

LaVyrle Spencer · 1989

Same romance feel

45% genome match

Written in My Own Hearts Blood

Various · 2014

Same romance feel

46% genome match

Double Take

Catherine Coulter · 2007

Same romance feel

43% genome match

Impossible Bargain

Patricia Wilson · 1987

Same romance feel

43% genome match

The Heiress Bride

Lynne Graham · 2002

Same romance feel

43% genome match

Love in the Dark

Charlotte Lamb · 1987

Same romance feel

43% genome match

The Hostage Bride

Janet Dailey · 1981

Same romance feel

45% genome match