books about love

I used to think that I didn’t enjoy Romance books. In fact, I actively avoided them. Then in grad school I had to do an assignment where I read three books of a genre that I didn’t typically enjoy and I chose Romance.

Out of those three books I hated one, was okay with the second, and actually really enjoyed the third. I then realized that this genre may have been more than meets the eye and started to read into it a bit more. I soon realized that Romance was a genre that I really loved, especially when I am wanting to read something light and entertaining.

In honour of Valentine’s Day coming up next week I figured I would share some of my favourite Romance books if you are in the mood to read about love. Now I know that these books are most often not literary masterpieces, but I don’t read them to be. I read them to escape for a bit and enjoy some time in worlds that are fun, mostly stress free, and sweet.

The Switch by Beth O’Leary

Characters: A Grandmother and Granddaughter who switch houses to get away from their lives and maybe find someone new

Setting: London/tiny Yorkshire Village

Read this if you like: Small Villages, cute neighbours, and older people finding love

Heartstopper: Volume One by Alice Oseman

Characters: Two boys; one out and one not

Setting: All Boys School in England

Medium: Graphic Novel

Read this if you like: People discovering themselves, school stories, overall cuteness

The Marriage Game by Sara Desai

Characters: Two people forced to share an office above her family’s restaurant while she is set up with men by her family

Setting: San Francisco

Read this if you like: Sarcasm, balancing family relationships, delicious food

Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner

Characters: A Hollywood Executive and Her Assistant

Setting: Hollywood

Read this if you Like: Scandals and slow burning romances

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams

Characters: A Husband and Wife who aren’t as happy as they seem to be

Setting: Nashville

Read This if you Like: male friendships and getting relationships back

Well Met by Jen DeLuca

Characters: A man who runs a Renaissance faire and a Woman who gets roped into volunteering

Setting: Renaissance Faire

Read this if you Like: dressing up, annoyance to love, and figuring out what to do with your life

Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

Characters: The sons of the President of the United States and the Queen

Setting: Back and forth between the USA and England

Read This if You Like: secret relationships, hiding from the media, and hate to love stories

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory (and the entire series by this author)

Characters: A man on the way to his ex’s wedding and his new fake wedding date

Setting: California

Read this if you Like: fake relationships that turn into more

Here are some of my favourite Romance books for this Valentine’s season. If you like reading Romance books let me know some of your favourites in the comments below!