Schitt's Creek, tries to survive in a seaside town and form a bond with the grumpy local man. This will be Bailey's first novel adapted into a film but follows the growing line of romance novels turned movies.
The Hating Game (2021)
Streaming on Hulu
The Hating Game would be like if Pretty Little Liars fame, follows two corporate assistants as they vie for a promotion, and whoever fails to get promoted must leave their job.
The novel, written by Sally Thorne, received rave reviews from the book community on Youtube for its banter and the development of the relationship between the characters. The movie version turned up the hate part of The Hating Game but received similar reviews to the book.
After (2019)
Streaming on Netflix
Harry Styles fans were shocked when the After fanfiction was turned into a full-fledged book series and were even more shocked when Netflix announced the series would become a film franchise. The books had to adjust from the source material to avoid having any connection to the British singer-actor and the films.
The movie did not shy away from the book's steamy scenes and included the iconic Truth or Dare game that became an integral part of the series for fans of the fanfiction and beyond.
To All The Boys Series (2018)
Streaming on Netflix
To All The Boys I've Loved Before quickly became one of the best romantic comedies of the 2010s when it premiered on Netflix. The trilogy of films followed the conclusion of the well-received book series. While the first movie sticks close to the book's details, the second and third films change much of the other books' important choices.
Despite the changes, fans who fell in love with the book Lara Jean and Peter fell in love with Noah Centineo and Lana Condor's portrayal of the characters.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - Streaming on HBO Max
The Crazy Rich Asians book series were New York Time Best Sellers, and the film adaptation was a box office smash in the United States (per The Hollywood Reporter). The film captured the extravagance and luxury explained in the books and the tension between mothers-in-law and their soon-to-be daughters-in-law.
The vast cast of characters was well captured for the screen and enhanced the comedic elements of the book, providing the perfect break between the family conflict and the intense romance.
It Happened One Summer
In Pre-Production
It Happened One Summer has yet to receive a theater or streaming platform backing the film adaptation, but fans are anxiously waiting to see who will star in the film. Author Tessa Bailey has several successful romance series out now, but this will be the first film adaptation for the author.
Bailey's spicy seaside romance has gained traction on platforms like YouTube and TikTok, along with her interior design-based series, including Fix Her Up, Love Her or Lose Her, and Tools of Engagement. There is no word on whether the second book in Bailey's series, Hook, Line, and Sinker, will be turned into a movie.
Me Before You (2016)
Streaming on Prime Video
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes was already known as a highly emotional book before the film adaption came about. Emilia Clarke and Sam Claflin captured the most heart-wrenching moments of the book and made them come to life. Unlike most romance movies to novel adaptations, this film was not a comedy.
Louisa (Clarke) becomes Will's (Claflin) companion and caretaker after having a life-changing accident. The story also flips the romantic narrative on its head with a tragic ending rather than the couple ending happily.
Five Feet Apart (2019)
Streaming on Netflix
After the success of The Fault In Our Stars as both a book and a film, Five Feet Apart continued the trend of romance between teens with serious illnesses. Fans were wary that the movie would be a copycat of the John Green novel-to-movie adaptation but were pleasantly surprised when the story had a fresh take on the romance.
While the same instant love elements were in both films, Five Feet Apart has an added level of witty banter that was missing in the other movie. The setting of the film and book added another level of tension that fans enjoyed in the movie.
The Kissing Booth (2018)
Streaming on Netflix
The Kissing Booth took the tropes of the secret romance with the best friend's brother and a secret relationship from the novels and made one of the best rom-coms streaming on Netflix. Movie fans were already well acquainted with Joey King's acting skills but had yet to fall in love with Jacob Elordi.
The pair's on-screen chemistry mimicked the relationship in the book so well that fans demanded the other book become a movie. The third movie inspired the third book in an unusual turn of events (via PopBuzz).
The Notebook (2004)
Streaming on Netflix
As one of the most well-known novel-to-movie adaptations, Nicholas Sparks' 1940s romance had fans crying in theaters. The movie that made Ryan Gosling a star has continued to be one of the most successful romance novels turned into movies.
Unlike other romance movies, The Notebook's solid tragic storyline keeps fans watching until the very end to see what happened to the couple. The novel was initially published in 1996, but fans of the story were still interested in the film even after reading the book almost ten years earlier.
Mr. Malcolm's List (2022)
In Theaters on July 1
Bridgerton has reminded film and television makers that the period drama-romance is still a draw for moviegoers. The book Mr. Malcolm's List gained a name for itself as one of the best summer reads in 2020.
Fans of the novel are interested to see how the movie adaptation pans out. The novel is just 256 pages, so it will be intriguing to see how it translates to a full-length movie. From the trailers, it seems the film airs more toward the tropes of Bridgerton season 2, featuring a bachelor with particular tastes.
