If you love Colgan's cozy bakeries, Scottish charm, and heartwarming small-town romance, these 15 authors deliver. From Sophie Kinsella's laugh-out-loud escapades to Maeve Binchy's Irish warmth, here are the writers who serve up the same comfort, humor, and feel-good romance that makes Colgan's books irresistible.
Kinsella is the champagne to Colgan's tea—bubblier, more chaotic, but equally comforting. Where Colgan's heroines find themselves running bakeries in Cornwall, Kinsella's trip over their own shopping bags in London. Both write women you'd want as friends.
Confessions of a Shopaholic turns financial disaster into comedy gold as Becky Bloomwood writes about budgeting while maxing out credit cards on scarves she doesn't need. It's ridiculous, relatable, and impossible to put down—pure escapism with a credit card bill.
Keyes goes deeper than Colgan—she'll make you laugh on one page and cry on the next, often in the same paragraph. Both are Irish storytellers who understand that humor and heartbreak aren't opposites, they're dance partners. Keyes just leans harder into the darkness before bringing you back to the light.
Rachel's Holiday sends a party girl to rehab against her will. She insists she's fine, everyone's overreacting, and rehabilitation is for people with actual problems. Watching Rachel's denial crack is funny, devastating, and ultimately hopeful—Colgan's warmth with more bite.
Carole Matthews writes heartwarming romantic comedies filled with warmth, charm, and engaging characters. She often explores topics like friendship, love, and fresh starts with gentle humor and optimism.
Readers who appreciate Jenny Colgan's heartening narratives should try Matthews' novel The Cake Shop in the Garden, which tells the uplifting story of love, growth, and second chances.
Katie Fforde is known for her feel-good romances set against charming English backgrounds. Her novels feature lovable characters who begin new adventures and find romance and happiness along the way. She shares Jenny Colgan's love of cozy, warmhearted storytelling.
Fans of Colgan might enjoy Fforde's novel A Vintage Wedding, which brings together romance, friendship, and small-town charm in a delightful read.
Mansell writes Colgan's small-town warmth but adds more romantic intrigue—think multiple love interests, secret admirers, and perfectly timed near-misses. She's the queen of the ensemble cast where everyone gets their happy ending, even the characters you thought were just comic relief.
Rumour Has It drops a TV celebrity into a quaint Cotswolds village, stirring up gossip, old flames, and new possibilities. Mansell juggles multiple romances with ease, making sure nobody's left standing alone when the music stops. It's comfort reading with a bit more romantic chaos.
Trisha Ashley writes warm and humorous books filled with charming characters, cozy rural villages, and uplifting stories. Her novels often feature baking or cooking, reflecting on themes of second chances and friendship.
If you like Jenny Colgan's comforting tone, try The Christmas Invitation, where romance and festive cheer combine for a delightful read.
Diamond shares Colgan's talent for making fresh starts feel genuinely possible. Her heroines don't just move to charming villages—they escape messy divorces, career disasters, and personal crises. The optimism feels earned because Diamond acknowledges the hard stuff before delivering the happy ending.
The Beach Café has everything Colgan fans love: a rundown business to renovate, a seaside setting, and a heroine rebuilding her life one latte at a time. Diamond adds realistic financial worry and emotional messiness, making the eventual success taste sweeter.
Paige Toon creates romantic stories that are emotional and heartwarming. Her novels explore relationships, personal struggles, and self-discovery, blending romance with deeper reflections on life's choices.
Readers who enjoy Jenny Colgan will likely love The Last Piece of My Heart, an uplifting and touching tale of love and finding oneself.
Milly Johnson's books are warmhearted and uplifting, often set in charming small towns with relatable, down-to-earth characters. Her themes include friendship, family, community bonds, and fresh starts.
Try her book, The Teashop on the Corner, which centers on friendship and renewal through life's unexpected turns.
Pilcher writes multi-generational sagas with Colgan's love of Cornwall but more sweeping scope and nostalgia. These are longer, quieter books—perfect for readers who want Colgan's coastal charm stretched across decades of family history, wartime memories, and art collections that hide secrets.
The Shell Seekers follows elderly Penelope Keeling reflecting on her bohemian childhood, wartime romance, and complicated children. It's Colgan's Cornwall through a longer lens, trading cupcakes for oil paintings but keeping that seaside magic. More contemplative, equally comforting.
Binchy is the godmother of cozy Irish storytelling—Colgan learned from her example. Where Colgan writes modern bakeries and trendy cafes, Binchy wrote 1950s Ireland with the same warmth, humor, and belief that community matters more than anything. She's vintage Colgan, before mobile phones and Instagram ruined small-town secrets.
Circle of Friends follows three girls from a small Irish town navigating university, first love, and class divides. Binchy captures female friendship with the same affection Colgan does, just with more Catholic guilt and fewer scones. It's comfort reading from a different era, but the heart's identical.
Sarah Morgan blends humor, romance, and genuine emotional connections in light-hearted novels. Fans of Jenny Colgan who appreciate uplifting romances will enjoy Morgan's easy-going storytelling and realistic characters.
In The Christmas Sisters, Morgan showcases family bonds, romance, and festive cheer against the picturesque backdrop of Scotland during the holiday season.
Philippa Ashley writes feel-good romantic comedies set in beautiful, rural settings. Readers who enjoy Jenny Colgan's charming villages and lovable characters will likely enjoy Ashley's novels.
Her book Summer at the Cornish Cafe combines romance, humor, and community life in the idyllic Cornish countryside.
Katherine Center tells thoughtful, heartfelt stories about characters overcoming personal struggles and forging new beginnings. Like Jenny Colgan, Center focuses on self-discovery, love, and resilience, often using a gently humorous writing style.
Her novel Things You Save in a Fire is an uplifting look at themes of forgiveness, courage, and starting over.
Abby Jimenez delivers romantic novels full of relatable characters, emotional depth, and humor. Her engaging storytelling style is perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan who enjoy entertaining stories with authentic emotions and charming romance.
In The Friend Zone, Jimenez tackles contemporary romance and friendship with heartfelt honesty and wit.
