5 Single Mom Romance Trope Books

The "single mom romance" trope features a story centered around a single mother who unexpectedly finds love, often with someone who comes to appreciate both her and her child as a package deal. These narratives typically explore themes of trust, healing from past relationship wounds, and the formation of new family units, showcasing how the protagonist balances her responsibilities as a parent with her desire for romantic fulfillment.

A steamy one-night stand with the town's grumpy doctor becomes complicated when Ellie's brother is bitten by a rogue shifter, forcing Gareth back into her life. Their rekindled passion leads to an unexpected surprise that neither the overworked caregiver nor the powerful bear shifter saw coming.

Single mom Olivia finds unexpected romance when she takes a job at Jackson Brewer's mountain hotel, where her search for stability collides with his longing for connection. As sparks fly between them, Jackson must prove he's ready to love not just her, but her son too—turning their chance meeting into the family they both secretly desire.

Ash Gilbert never expected to find love again when she inherited her estranged grandmother's ranch in Harmony Falls, especially not with the property's ruggedly handsome caretaker, Dexter Woodward. As she and her ten-year-old son Josh build a new life in this close-knit community, the immediate chemistry between Ash and Dexter offers a second chance at happiness—until her ex-husband's sudden interest in the estate threatens everything she's beginning to cherish.

Sheikh Rashad Al-Zayed's mission to crush his business rival seemed simple until he met the determined single mother of twins, Nina Kendrick. When their professional meeting turns into a chaotic weekend on his luxury yacht with Nina's adorable toddlers, the lines between business and pleasure begin to blur. As undeniable attraction grows between them, Rashad must decide if crushing the competition is worth losing what might be his one chance at true happiness.