Astronaut Romance Books That Shoot for the Stars
Astronaut romance books blend the thrilling isolation of space with the warmth of human connection, creating a genre that explores relationships in an environment as challenging as it is captivating.
Whether it’s a love story between a ground-bound partner and an astronaut or a bond formed between crewmates against the backdrop of the cosmos, these novels promise not just escapades among the stars but also deep dives into the emotions that keep us tethered to Earth.
A Cosmic Kind of Love by Samantha Young
When Hallie Goodman, an event planner with a penchant for pink hair, stumbles upon video diaries from an astronaut ex-boyfriend of her client, she finds herself caught in a cosmic daydream. These aren’t just any videos – they’re personal messages from the enigmatic Christopher Ortiz, who recently returned from the International Space Station.
Hallie’s harmless curiosity turns into a heartwarming digital courtship, albeit one-sided, until NASA’s IT department decides to play cupid and forwards her quirky messages to Chris.
As sparks fly across screens, Hallie and Chris navigate their intergalactic infatuation, finding love in the digital space.
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
Meet Amerie Price, a jobless event planner whose life is spiraling faster than a Houston weather forecast.
Newly single and on the brink of eviction, her day goes from bad to bizarre when she spills her coffee on the chiseled abs of a man who claims to be an astronaut. Enter Vincent Rogers, the annoyingly handsome hero who, against all odds, turns out to be the real deal.
In a bid to save face – and her bank account – Amerie embarks on a three-month fake relationship with Vincent to appease his overbearing family and secure a rent-free roof over her head.
As the clock ticks down to his space mission, sparks fly and Amerie faces a cosmic dilemma: play it safe or shoot for the stars?
The Astronaut and the Star by Jen Comfort
Astronaut Reggie Hayes, a goth with a heart as cold as Pluto’s surface, has always aimed for the moon, literally. But after a PR blunder lands her on NASA’s naughty list, she’s stuck training Hollywood’s golden boy, Jon Leo, for a space film instead.
Jon, whose biggest achievement thus far is not tripping over his own feet on set, is thrilled to play astronaut.
Sparks fly in their simulated moon base as Reggie’s icy exterior melts under Jon’s persistent charm and boundless enthusiasm for all things cosmic.
With Reggie’s dreams tethered to the stars and Jon’s heart set on her, can this unlikely duo defy the gravitational pull of love and succeed?
Space In His Heart by Roxanne St. Claire
Jessica Marlowe, PR dynamo, is on a mission to make America fall in love with space again. Her strategy? Find a hunky astronaut to serve as NASA’s poster boy.
Enter Commander Deke Stockard, a no-nonsense Navy fighter pilot turned astronaut more interested in shuttle safety than media stardom. Sparks fly as Jessica’s determination crashes into Deke’s disciplined world.
As they navigate the countdown to a high-stakes shuttle launch, their undeniable chemistry threatens to ignite more than just public interest.
With NASA’s future hanging in the balance, Deke and Jessica must find common ground and perhaps a little romance, too.
Cosmic Rendezvous by Robyn Amos
Shelly London’s life takes a thrilling turn when she’s tasked with a top-secret space project in Houston. Sparks fly when she collides with Lincoln Ripley, a cocky astronaut whose arrogance ignites Shelly’s passion.
They must unravel a sabotage plot threatening their directive as they navigate their mission together.
Amidst challenges of discrimination and sabotage, their romance blossoms against the backdrop of a male-dominated industry.
Join them for a cosmic adventure where love knows no bounds and the stars align for a rendezvous unlike any other.
One Giant Leap by Kay Simone
As renowned astronaut Curtis Launchpad Larkin’s final mission unfolds, he finds himself unexpectedly connected to young engineer Patrick Harte, who steps in as his spacecraft communicator.
Despite the vast distance between them, their bond grows stronger with each exchanged message, sparking a romance that defies gravity.
With humor as bright as the stars and emotions as deep as the cosmos itself, this slow-burn, May-December romance promises a heartwarming journey to the stars and back.
To Touch the Stars by Jeremy Pack
Meet Tait Williams, a news correspondent with dreams bigger than a lunar crater, and Nicholas Sullivan, a rookie astronaut aiming for the moon.
Amidst the Apollo program’s high-flying aspirations, Tait’s dreams of reporting from war zones crash-land when he’s assigned to NASA.
Here, in the golden age of space exploration, two men’s hearts orbit each other with the precision of a dodgy GPS.
Battling social mores and their ambitions, they learn that the stars they seek aren’t light-years away but closer than they think.
Long Time Coming by Sandra Brown
Marnie Hibbs is an artist whose only brushes with excitement involve paint and maybe a rogue cat. Enter Law Kincaid, an astronaut with a name as formidable as his ego, crashing back into Marnie’s life like a comet with unresolved issues.
As secrets unravel with the speed of a reality TV confession, their relationship takes off faster than a NASA launch, despite enough turbulence to rival a mid-flight rocket failure.
What starts as a galactic tug-of-war between romance and revelation ends in a cosmic love story that proves sometimes, the best journeys are the ones that take the longest to start.
Stars On Fire by E. L. Todd
Charlotte, recently divorced and cautiously stepping back into the world, unexpectedly finds herself drawn to Neil Crimson – a charming, intelligent astronaut fresh from a lunar mission.
Their paths cross often since Neil is her best friend’s brother-in-law. As Charlotte navigates post-divorce life with a mix of skepticism and newfound freedom, Neil’s allure grows stronger with each encounter.
However, as Neil prepares for another cosmic journey, Charlotte wonders if their passionate connection can withstand the vast distances that separate them.
Star Dust by Emma Barry
Meet Anne-Marie, whose journey from heartbreak leads her to Houston amidst the fervor of the space race in the 1960s.
There, she encounters Commander Kit Campbell, an astronaut with a passion for reaching the stars and a reputation as a charming rogue.
As Anne-Marie and Kit navigate their undeniable attraction, their desires collide with the demands of their era.
Amidst the backdrop of rocket launches and national pressure, they must confront their own ambitions and the magnetic pull drawing them together.
P.S. There are five more books in the Fly Me to the Moon series following different couples.
Star Crossed by Emma Barry & Genevieve Turner
Meet Geraldine Brixton, a trailblazing pilot determined to become America’s first female astronaut.
Raised amidst the thrill of air shows, she faces her greatest challenge yet: mastering the mathematical intricacies vital for space travel.
Enter Beverly Fox, a brilliant mathematician whose calculations launch men into the cosmos but who battles societal expectations and workplace barriers.
United by their mission to defy gravity’s limits, Bev offers Geri her mathematical prowess, sparking an unexpected attraction that transcends their professional partnership.
Show Me by Abigail Strom
In the tropical allure of Waikiki, Airin Delaney savors her newfound freedom from a lifelong heart condition and an overbearing mother.
Little does she expect her liberation to coincide with a celestial encounter – astronaut Hunter Bryce, whose magnetic pull rivals the gravitational forces he studies.
Hunter, driven by his passion for exploring the cosmos, finds himself unexpectedly captivated by Airin’s black hair and wide-eyed wonder.
Their romance ignites under the Hawaiian stars, but fate intervenes as Hunter’s imminent mission threatens to eclipse their connection.
High Risk by Brenna Aubrey
Commander Ryan Tyle carries the weight of a tragic loss – his best friend died in an accident meant for him. Plunged into a self-destructive spiral, Ryan grasps at a chance for redemption: a return to space.
Gray Barrett, a flight psychologist living her dream job, unexpectedly finds herself tasked with guiding Ryan, whose daring exploits and troubled past challenge her expertise.
She soon discovers the vulnerable man behind his tough exterior as they navigate professional boundaries and clash over his reckless behavior.
Amidst peer pressure and looming ultimatums, Ryan and Gray embark on a journey where attraction and redemption collide.
All In Series by Eve Kasey
The All In series launches readers into a world where romance meets high-flying adventure:
In Force of Forever, French billionaire Matt Geier pioneers OrbitAll, a groundbreaking space tourism company, only to find his life turned upside down by a captivating flight attendant.
Falling Like Stars follows Elle, whose dream job at OrbitAll introduces her to Chen, a rebellious astronaut challenging both gravity and tradition in pursuit of freedom and love.
Fighting Gravity pairs Rosie, a resilient architect starting fresh after betrayal, with Tate, a charismatic billionaire whose legacy-driven life collides with their undeniable chemistry at OrbitAll.
In Frequency of Attraction, Quinn, head of public relations at Geier Group, faces unexpected sparks with Vadim, a tattooed and enigmatic astronaut determined to conquer space – and Quinn’s heart.
Space Cowboys Series by Katherine Garbera
Prepare for a cosmic ride with plenty of star-crossed passions and out-of-this-world romance with the Space Cowboys Series.
In No Limits, astronaut Jason Ace McCoy returns to Cole’s Hill, Texas, only to find himself entangled with his former flame, Molly Tanner, and her strawberry-scented hair. Jointly inheriting a struggling ranch, Ace’s medical leave keeps him grounded, but his fiery connection with Molly is hotter than rocket fuel. Will they stay on Earth, or will their love defy gravity?
Pushing the Limits sees survival expert Jessie Odell face her toughest challenge yet: training hunky astronaut Hemi Thor Barrett. Used to scaling Everest, Jessie’s greatest climb may just be keeping her heart intact around this irresistible space cowboy.
In Beyond the Limits, astronaut Isabelle Wolsten must resist her sizzling chemistry with teammate Antonio Playboy Curzon as they compete for a coveted space mission. With broad shoulders and a Spanish accent that’s hotter than a Mercury summer, Antonio’s a dangerous distraction. Can Izzy stay mission-focused, or will love bring her dreams crashing down?
Lady Astronaut Universe Series by Mary Robinette Kowal
With award-winning accolades and out-of-this-world storytelling, Kowal’s Lady Astronaut Aeries is a triumphant blend of science, history, and a whole lot of star power.
In The Calculating Stars, readers are launched into a dazzling alternate 1952, where an explosive meteorite crash has humanity scrambling to escape Earth’s impending climate disaster. Elma York, a former WASP pilot turned human calculator, aims to be more than a number-cruncher; she’s set on becoming the first Lady Astronaut. Her ambition challenges societal norms, proving that gravity isn’t the only thing women can defy.
As the series progresses with The Fated Sky and The Relentless Moon, Elma faces cosmic conundrums and terrestrial tensions, from civil rights battles on Earth to sabotage in space. Can she and her pioneering peers keep the dream of Mars alive, or will their plans get grounded?
In The Martian Contingency, Elma’s Martian adventures take a red-hot turn when she uncovers secrets that could doom humanity’s interplanetary future. Will her mission to create a thriving Martian society succeed, or will the truth send everyone crashing back to reality?
Space Series by Sara L. Hudson
Join the Space Series for a journey where love is in the air – and zero gravity.
In Space Age: Houston, Prepare to Launch, NASA Flight Surgeon Dr. Rebecca Sato finds herself tethered to earth and dreaming of a family. Enter Ryan Cassidy, a firefighter with a heart hotter than any blaze. When a fire at Johnson Space Center brings them together, will they ignite a five-alarm romance or fizzle out over their age gap?
In Space Junk: Houston, We Have a Hottie, Dr Jackie Darling Lee, a NASA engineer, attempts to navigate her way through a social life. Her mission gets complicated when she meets Flynn West, a mechanic with a penchant for hot-wiring more than just cars. With the ISS at risk and old flames resurfacing, will their love take off or fail to launch?
Space Cowgirl: Houston, All Systems Go features astronaut Julie Starr, fresh from orbit and evading a creepy stalker. She hides out at Holt West’s ranch, but their growing attraction and her ambitious career plans create turbulence. Can they say yes to the ride of their lives, or will this mission be a no-go?
Space Landing: One Giant Leap for Love puts NASA publicist Emily Durham and Chief Astronaut Luke Bisbee in a tricky spot when a charity event spirals into a bachelor auction. Can Em resist Luke’s gravitational pull, or will this mission end in a crash landing?
Space Oddities: Ground Control to Major Cutie follows Trish Garret, a good girl with a sketchy past. When she seeks refuge with NASA flight controller Ian Kincaid, will their faux relationship evolve into a rendezvous with love, or will their pasts throw them out of orbit?
Finally, in Space Balls: Houston, We Have Liftoff, billionaire Rose West and astronaut Vance Bodaway tackle emotional baggage and a surprise T-minus nine-month countdown. Can they power cycle through their issues and lift off into love, or will they crash and burn?
