Books like The Texan's wager

The Texan's wager by Jodi Thomas reads as heartwarming, romantic. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Bride of the Delta Queen

Janet Dailey · 1978

Both explore redemption & family

65% genome match

Duncan's Bride

Linda Howard · 1990

Same romance feel

59% genome match

Novels (Best Laid Plans / Loving Jack)

Nora Roberts · 1994

Both explore second chances

60% genome match

Morning Glory

LaVyrle Spencer · 1989

Both explore second chances & family

68% genome match

Call of the West

Myrna Temte · 2003

Both explore second chances & family

91% genome match

Big sky wedding

Linda Lael Miller · 2013

Both explore small town & family

90% genome match

The Virginian

Owen Wister · 1956

Both explore small town & community

69% genome match

All Rhodes Lead Here

Mariana Zapata · 2021

Both explore family & community

67% genome match

The Whistling Season

Ivan Doig · 2006

Both explore family & community

70% genome match

Untamed Cowboy

Pam Crooks · 2007

Both explore redemption & small town

88% genome match

The To All the Boys I've Loved Before Collection

Jenny Han · 2017

Both explore family

64% genome match

Pretty and Reckless

Charity Ferrell · 2015

Both explore small town & second chances

65% genome match