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What’s the best books to read on Valentine’s Day?
Whether your Valentine’s Day plan includes a romantic dinner at home or just an evening in with Netflix and your dog, there are some great reads that will help put you in the mood for love.
There is a number of books to read on Valentine’s Day, regardless of your relationship status. Overall, these books don’t really care if you’re single, dating, married, or divorced. Books understand. Even if you aren’t feeling the love this year, remember: all of the chocolate goes on sale tomorrow. Reading and discount chocolate? Absolutely YES!
by Kate ClaybornNot the Girl You Marry
by Andie J. ChristopherDon't You Forget About Me
by Mhairi McFarlane
A year later, Reid has tracked Meg down to find out—before he leaves New York for good—how she knew that his meticulously planned future was about to implode. But with a looming deadline, a fractured friendship, and a bad case of creative block, Meg doesn’t have time for Reid’s questions—unless he can help her find her missing inspiration. As they gradually open up to each other about their lives, work, and regrets, both try to ignore the fact that their unlikely connection is growing deeper. But the signs are there—irresistible, indisputable, urging Meg to heed the messages Reid is sending her, before it’s too late . . .
Hannah is an extremely successful event planner who’s focused on climbing the career ladder. Her firm is one of the most prestigious in the city, and she’s determined to secure her next promotion. But Hannah has a bit of an image problem. She needs to show her boss that she has range, including planning dreaded, romantic weddings. Enter Jack. He’s the perfect man to date for a couple weeks to prove to her boss that she’s not scared of feelings.
Before Jack and Hannah know it, their fake relationship starts to feel all too real—and neither of them can stand to lose each other.
Reeling from the indignity of a double dumping on the same day, Georgina snatches at the next job that she’s offered – barmaid in a newly opened pub, which just so happens to run by the boy she fell in love with at school: Lucas McCarthy. And whereas Georgina (voted Most Likely to Succeed in her school yearbook) has done nothing but dead-end jobs in the last twelve years, Lucas has not only grown into a broodingly handsome man, but also has turned into an actual grown-up with a business and a dog along the way.
Meeting Lucas again not only throws Georgina’s rackety present into sharp relief, but also brings a dark secret from her past bubbling to the surface. Only she knows the truth about what happened on the last day of school, and why she’s allowed it to chase her all these years…
by Kelsey HartwellModern Love: True Stories of Love, Loss, and Redemption
by Daniel JonesHot British Boyfriend
by Kristy Boyce
Now, a year later, she begins receiving paper hearts from a mysterious admirer who seems to have the answers she craves. Ella is intrigued. The hearts contain clues to help Ella remember her life before . . . and take her on a journey she never imagined. Following the paper hearts is the most spontaneous thing Ella has ever done . . . but will she find love?
Some of the stories are unconventional, while others hit close to home. Some reveal the way technology has changed dating forever; others explore the timeless struggles experienced by anyone who has ever searched for love. But all of the stories are, above everything else, honest. Together, they tell the larger story of how relationships begin, often fail, and–when we’re lucky–endure.
Edited by longtime “Modern Love” editor Daniel Jones and featuring a diverse selection of contributors–including Mindy Hung, Trey Ellis, Ann Hood, Deborah Copaken, Terri Cheney, and more–this is the perfect book for anyone who’s loved, lost, stalked an ex on social media, or pined for true romance: In other words, anyone interested in the endlessly complicated workings of the human heart.
When Ellie meets Will, a gorgeous and charming Brit, she vows to avoid making the same mistakes as she did with the last guy she liked. Which is why she strikes up a bargain with Dev, an overachieving classmate who she’s never clicked with, but who does seem to know a lot about the things Will is interested in—if he helps her win over her crush, then she’ll help him win over his.
But even as Ellie embarks on a whirlwind romance, one that takes her on adventures to some of England’s most beautiful places, she still needs to figure out if this is actually the answer to all her problems…and whether the perfect boyfriend is actually the perfect boy for her.
by Erin A. CraigDear Emmie Blue
by Lia LouisThe Marriage Game
by Sara Desai
Romantic, realistic, sweet and uplifting, TOGETHER, APART is a collection of finding love in unexpected places during an unprecedented time . . . each with the one thing we all want: a guaranteed happy ending.
After her life falls apart, recruitment consultant Layla Patel returns home to her family in San Francisco. But in the eyes of her father, who runs a Michelin starred restaurant, she can do no wrong. He would do anything to see her smile again. With the best intentions in mind, he offers her the office upstairs to start her new business and creates a profile on an online dating site to find her a man. She doesn’t know he’s arranged a series of blind dates until the first one comes knocking on her door…
As CEO of a corporate downsizing company Sam Mehta is more used to conflict than calm. In search of a quiet new office, he finds the perfect space above a cozy Indian restaurant that smells like home. But when communication goes awry, he’s forced to share his space with the owner’s beautiful yet infuriating daughter Layla, her crazy family, and a parade of hopeful suitors, all of whom threaten to disrupt his carefully ordered life.
As they face off in close quarters, the sarcasm and sparks fly. But when the battle for the office becomes a battle of the heart, Sam and Layla have to decide if this is love or just a game.
What are books to read on Valentine’s Day this year? What’s on your list?
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They all sound great Merry! I just added Love lettering and Not the girl you marry on my list! I am currently reading The Flatshare and loving it so far! Thanks for sharing x
Well, you already know I consider myself to be quite an avid reader, but shockingly enough, I haven’t read any of these!!! I definitely need to check them ALL out!
My book reading is rather restricted to what English books I can find in the second had shop in our local town! Mooching round bookshops is one thing I miss living in France so I don’t know any of these books!
I am spending Valentine’s in celebration with myself so I love the idea of spending the time reading a fun book! Love Lettering, Modern Love, and The Marriage Game all sound like amazing and immersive reads.
Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Great book suggestions! I’m definitely interested in reading The Marriage Game since I am a newlywed ♥️ Thank you for sharing!
This would be a great idea for people who love to read books and want to read something that matches the vibes. Seem great books as well.
Added to my bookmarks – I want to read more books in 2021, and these sound right up my street!
Aw these are such cute ideas for Valentine’s Day reading, thank you for sharing! i’m not reading any romantic books currently, but I’ll have to check out your suggestions x
These are cool books to read for a romantic mood. Thank you for sharing.
I love a good romance read! I haven’t read any of these so plenty to add to my TBR!