If this article happens to grab your attention, you’re most likely interested in some romantic book recommendations for this Valentine’s Day season. Enjoy this list of books that will make you fall in love with not only the characters but also love itself.
“Better Than the Movies” by Lynn Painter
“Better Than the Movies” by Lynn Painter is one of Lynn’s very popular YA novels that follows 17-year-old Liz Buxbaum and her next door neighbor, Wes Bennett. Liz and Wes aren’t friends. Yet. But they’ve known each other since childhood. Liz asks Wes to help her get her childhood crush Michael to notice her–and not as that little kid who used to write plays in her journal and talk to herself, but as a sophisticated young woman who has big dreams. Liz is not so sure of herself, but she’s willing to fake it till she makes it. Wes decides to help her date Michael, but later realizes maybe he doesn’t want her to be with Michael after all.
“When in Rome” by Sarah Adams
“When in Rome” by Sarah Adams is a Young Adult small-town, opposites attract, grumpy/sunshine romance that follows Amelia Rose, a famous musician who goes by “Rae Rose” as her stage name to all her beloved fans. Rae Rose begins to feel burned out with all the pressure building up inside her trying to maintain her “pop princess” image to the public. Influenced by her favorite film “Roman Holiday”, starring Audrey Hepburn, she escapes from her apartment and drives off in the middle of the night to Rome!….……Kentucky. She then finds herself on Noah Walker’s lawn with a broken car. He makes it very clear to her that he does not have any time for celebrity drama when he has to run a busy pie shop that his grandmother left behind for him. Despite how much he dislikes her already, he lets her stay in his guest room ONLY until her car is fixed and she can hit the roads. But, the more she stays in the town, the less Noah sees Amelia as just any other celebrity pop star and more of a kind-hearted, sweet woman who has just been burned out by all the years of being in the public eye.
“Practice Makes Perfect” by Sarah Adams
“Practice Makes Perfect” by Sarah Adams is the sequel to “When in Rome” that focuses on Noah’s youngest sister Annie. Annie doesn’t date. She never has, and it’s not that she doesn’t want to; it’s that she’s waiting for the perfect guy. A guy comes along and sweeps her off her feet, but the problem is, she lives in this small town where everyone knows everyone and everyone has known Annie ever since she was in diapers. But Annie’s not a baby anymore. She’s 28 and has never left her small little town ever, not even for college. As she feels like she should give up on dating and forget about ever getting a family of her own she meets Will, her sister-in-law’s super tall, super hot, bodyguard. Will also doesn’t date, but unlike Annie, he doesn’t want to date, at least not seriously. They get to talking and they make an agreement that Will will help her in her journey to find a soulmate until Will decides maybe he should jump in the dating pool too–with Annie.
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood is a contemporary romance novel. The story follows the life of Olive Smith, a dedicated and ambitious graduate student in the field of biology. Olive is known for her intelligence and work ethic, but she is also struggling to get her thesis proposal approved. To make matters worse, she’s been tasked with teaching the notoriously difficult, and attractive, professor, Dr. Adam Carlsen’s class. In a moment of desperation, Olive lies to her best friend that she’s dating someone to avoid being set up on a blind date. However, when her lie is revealed, she decides to fake a relationship with none other than Dr. Carlsen, believing that dating a professor will lend her credibility and help her career. As Olive and Adam pretend to be in a relationship, they navigate the challenges of academia and begin to discover unexpected feelings for each other. The novel explores themes of love, vulnerability, and the pursuit of one’s passions.
“People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry
“People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry is a contemporary romance novel written by American author Emily Henry. The story revolves around two main characters, Alex Nilsen and Poppy Wright, who have been best friends since college. Alex is a quiet and introverted teacher, while Poppy is an outgoing travel writer with a penchant for adventure. Despite their many differences, their friendship has endured for years.The novel unfolds through alternating timelines-present-day and past vacation memories. In the present, Alex and Poppy’s friendship has become strained, and they haven’t spoken in two years. Poppy decides to take matters into her own hands by planning a vacation for the two of them in an effort to rekindle their friendship. They embark on a two week road trip through various vacation spots they’ve visited over the years. As they revisit these places and reminisce about their shared adventures, the novel delves into their complex relationship. The chemistry between Alex and Poppy becomes increasingly palpable, and their journey together forces them to confront their feelings for each other. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, self-discovery, and the choices we make in life.
