All of the romantic Netflix shows based on books

If you’re a fan of the romance genre, now is a great time to be a Netflix subscriber! Not only are there countless rom-coms to enjoy on Netflix such as the To All The Boys and Kissing Booth franchise films, but there are equally as many great romantic Netflix shows for fans of the genre to enjoy as well.

One key to Netflix’s success in building its romantic shows catalog has been its ability to obtain rights to beloved books and develop them into equally compelling shows.

In doing so, Netflix has helped franchises reach even larger audiences helping the shows to become some of the most beloved Netflix series on the service. While some series are easily identifiable such as Outlander, others aren’t as easily recognizable as being inspired by books.

Here is a list of all of the romantic Netflix shows based on books available as of February 2021!

Romantic Netflix shows based on books: Bridgerton

Based on the books by Julia Quinn, Bridgerton tells the story of the eight children of the late Viscount Bridgerton and their unique journeys to finding love. Each book focuses on the love story of one of the various Bridgerton children with the first book in the franchise inspiring the first season Netflix show.

While we’ll have to wait to see how many seasons Bridgerton will run, fans can always get an early jump on the franchise by reading the Julia Quinn books which inspired the show.

Romantic Netflix shows based on books: Dash and Lily

Dash and Lily is inspired by the book trilogy written by Rachel Cohn and David Levithan which includes Mind the Gap, Dash & Lily, The Twelve Days of Dash & Lily, and Dash & Lily’s Book of Dares — the latter of which inspired the Netflix series.

Romantic Netflix shows based on books: Firefly Lane

Netflix’s newest original series Firefly Lane happens to be inspired by a 2008 novel of the same name which tells the story of Tully and Kate, played by Katherine Heigl and Sarah Chalke in the series, spanning three decades.

Romantic Netflix shows based on books: Outlander

When it comes to romantic Netflix shows, Outlander is by far the most recognizable series streaming on Netflix inspired by a successful book series.

The series is inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s series of historical fantasy novels which tell the love story of Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who finds herself transported through time to the early 1700s where she meets Jamie Fraser, a dashing Highland warrior.

Romantic Netflix shows based on books: Sweet Magnolias

A breakout series of 2020, Sweet Magnolias is based on the book series by Sherryl Woods which was first released in 2007. Across the eleven-book series, Woods tells the stories of best friends Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue as they navigate small-town life and all the drama and romance it brings.

While the Netflix show is inspired by the books, it is worth noting the writers have taken some creative liberties by incorporating new storylines and characters into the show — so you won’t be able to get too many spoilers from reading ahead it seems.

Romantic Netflix shows based on books: Virgin River

Based on the book series by Robyn Carr, Virgin River tells the story of Melinda “Mel” Monroe, a Midwife/nurse practitioner who moves to the remote mountain town of Virgin River looking for a change of pace. What she never quite expected was to fall in love with the community and charming local restaurant bar owner and former US Marine, Jack Sheridan.

With 22 books in the series and counting, Netflix has no shortage of content to tap into for its breakout romantic series Virgin River!

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