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Books about Heartbreak
Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
Tragic romance of two star-crossed lovers, torn apart by the feuding of their families.
In Romeo and Juliet , Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a ... (Goodreads)
High Fidelity
by Nick Hornby
A man reflects on his past relationships while trying to understand the nature of love.
Rob Fleming is a 35-year-old man who owns a record shop in London called Championship Vinyl. His lawyer girlfriend, Laura, has just left him and now he's going through a crisis. At his record shop, ... (Wikipedia)
The Complete Novels
by Jane Austen
Collection of six classic novels exploring the romance, comedy, and tragedy of life in 19th century England.
This new, enhanced leather-bound edition includes all the completed novels of beloved author Jane Austen. Jane Austen’s stories of clever women, elusive love, and social mores have struck a chord ... (Barnes & Noble)
The End of the Affair
by Graham Greene
A man's obsession and journey of love, struggling with faith, hatred and forgiveness.
"A story has no beginning or end: arbitrarily one chooses a moment of experience from which to look ahead..." "This is a record of hate far more than of love," writes Maurice Bendrix in the opening ... (Goodreads)
Twilight
by Stephenie Meyer
A teenage girl's journey of love and self-discovery, as she finds her place in the world.
Bella Swan is a seventeen-year-old introvert girl who moved from Phoenix, Arizona to Forks, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula to live with her father, Charlie Swan , the town's police chief. Her ... (Wikipedia)
100 Love Sonnets
by Pablo Neruda
Collection of love poems exploring the depths of passion, desire and longing.
Against the backdrop of Isla Negra - the sea and wind, the white sand with its scattering of delicate wild flowers, the hot sun and salty smells of the Pacific - the poet sets the poems in ... (Goodreads)
Mad About the Boy
by Helen Fielding
A young woman follows her heart and learns the power of love.
Move over, Bridget Jones’s diary: She’s back, and this time she’s texting and tweeting. . . Fourteen years after landing Mark Darcy, Bridget’s life has taken her places she never expected. But ... (Goodreads)
Twenty Love Poems and a Song of Despair
by Pablo Neruda
Collection of poems exploring love, heartache, and the complexities of relationships.
When it appeared in 1924, this work launched into the international spotlight a young and unknown poet whose writings would ignite a generation. W. S. Merwin's incomparable translation faces the ... (Goodreads)
Eugene Onegin
by Alexander Pushkin
A poetic novel of unrequited love and tragic consequences, set in early 19th century Russia.
In the 1820s, Eugene Onegin is a bored St. Petersburg dandy , whose life consists of balls, concerts, parties, and nothing more. Upon the death of a wealthy uncle, he inherits a substantial fortune ... (Wikipedia)
Cyrano de Bergerac
by Edmond Rostand
A tale of unrequited love, an unlikely hero's journey for acceptance and admiration.
Hercule Savinien de Cyrano de Bergerac , a cadet (nobleman serving as a soldier) in the French Army , is a brash, strong-willed man of many talents. In addition to being a remarkable duelist, he is a ... (Wikipedia)
Devil in Winter
by Lisa Kleypas
A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.
"I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sense and Sensibility
by Jane Austen
The contrasting fortunes of two sisters, and the love and heartbreak that ensue.
Henry Dashwood, his second wife, and their three daughters live for many years with Henry's wealthy bachelor uncle at Norland Park, a large country estate in Sussex. That uncle decides, in late life, ... (Wikipedia)
Why We Broke Up
by Daniel Handler
A young girl recounts the story of her failed relationship with a complex boy.
Min Green and Ed Slaterton, a high school junior and senior basketball jock , respectively, ended their relationship, which lasted from October 5 to November 12. The story takes the form of a letter ... (Wikipedia)
One True Loves
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
A woman's journey of love, facing unexpected choices between her past and present.
In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They build a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents and the people of their hometown in ... (Goodreads)
Love & Misadventure
by Lang Leav
A collection of poems exploring the highs and lows of love, relationships, and heartbreak.
Beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully conceived, Love and Misadventure will take you on a rollercoaster ride through an ill-fated love affair—from the initial butterflies through the soaring ... (Barnes & Noble)
Lover Unbound
by J.R. Ward
A vampire warrior and a doctor battle their inner demons as they fight for their love.
The ruthless and brilliant brother Vishous possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the ... (Goodreads)
Lover at Last
by J.R. Ward
A vampire romance filled with action and suspense, exploring the power of love and redemption.
Qhuinn, son of no one, is used to being on his own. Disavowed from his bloodline, shunned by the aristocracy, he has finally found an identity as one of the most brutal fighters in the war against ... (Goodreads)
The Darkest Kiss
by Gena Showalter
A young woman discovers the power of her true identity, as she navigates a dangerous war between the gods.
She has tempted many men...but never found her equal. Until now. Though she has lived for centuries, Anya, goddess of Anarchy, has never known pleasure. Until Lucien, the incarnation of death—a ... (Goodreads)
Hopeless
by Colleen Hoover
A young girl's journey to find hope and strength in the midst of life's darkest moments.
From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, All Your Perfects, comes the beginning of Sky and Dean’s passionate love story—where well-kept secrets threaten to opens wounds of a dark past. ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Cinderella Deal
by Jennifer Crusie
A romantic comedy about a woman determined to break the rules and find her own happily-ever-after.
New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Crusie brings humor and storytelling magic to this modern-day romance of a match made anywhere but in heaven—but destined for a fairy-tale ending. Daisy ... (Goodreads)
Peony in Love
by Lisa See
A young woman's journey of self-discovery and exploration of love.
Peony's father, a wealthy, cultured man with important political contacts, is planning a performance of The Peony Pavilion on his estate. This is seen by many as controversial because the opera may ... (Wikipedia)
Loving Frank
by Nancy Horan
A romantic story of love and tragedy, as a woman risks everything for her forbidden passion.
The book opens to notes written by Mamah Borthwick, reminiscing on her life and expressing her longing to tell her views of what happened. The story begins with an account of Mamah’s attendance, with ... (Wikipedia)
It's in His Kiss
by Julia Quinn
A young widow discovers the power of love and takes a chance on a new romance.
IF IT'S IN HIS HEART... IT'S IN HIS KISS MEET OUR HERO... Gareth St. Clair is in a bind. His father, who detests him, is determined to beggar the St. Clair estates and ruin his inheritance. Gareth's ... (Goodreads)
Getting Over It
by Anna Maxted
A humorous and heartwarming novel about a woman's journey to overcome heartbreak and find love again.
Helen Bradshaw isn't exactly living out her dreams. She's a lowly assistant editor at GirlTime magazine, she drives an ancient Toyota, and she has a history of choosing men who fall several thousand ... (Barnes & Noble)
Slightly Dangerous
by Mary Balogh
A woman's struggle to rebuild her life after a scandalous past.
BONUS: This edition contains an excerpt from Mary Balogh's The Secret Mistress. All of London is abuzz over the imminent arrival of Wulfric Bedwyn, the reclusive, cold-as-ice Duke of Bewcastle, at ... (Goodreads)
The Good Soldier
by Ford Madox Ford
A chronicle of the lives of two couples, weaving together tragedy, deceit, and self-deception.
The Good Soldier is narrated by the character John Dowell, half of one of the couples whose dissolving relationships form the subject of the novel. Dowell tells the story of those dissolutions, plus ... (Wikipedia)
Splendid
by Julia Quinn
A romantic tale of two star-crossed lovers, navigating family drama and secrets.
There are two things everyone knows about Alexander Ridgely. One, he's the Duke of Ashbourne. And two, he has no plans to marry anytime soon... That is until a redheaded American throws herself in ... (Goodreads)
Handle with Care
by Jodi Picoult
A story of a family struggling with difficult decisions, facing tough truths about life.
The story follows the life of a young girl, Willow O'Keefe, and her family. Willow has Type III osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), a disease also known as brittle bone syndrome. To her parents, Sean and ... (Wikipedia)
Message in a Bottle
by Nicholas Sparks
An unlikely romance develops between two strangers after a heartfelt message in a bottle is discovered.
Divorced and disillusioned about romantic relationships, Theresa Osborne is jogging when she finds a bottle on the beach. Inside is a letter of love and belonging to "Catherine," signed simply ... (Wikipedia)
Reflected in You
by Sylvia Day
A passionate romance between two damaged individuals, traversing the highs and lows of a tumultuous relationship.
Gideon Cross. As beautiful and flawless on the outside as he was damaged and tormented on the inside. He was a bright, scorching flame that singed me with the darkest of pleasures. I couldn't stay ... (Goodreads)
The Twelve Tribes of Hattie
by Ayana Mathis
A multigenerational story of an African-American family's struggles and successes.
“A remarkable page-turner of a novel.” —,Chicago Tribune, In 1923, fifteen-year-old Hattie Shepherd, swept up by the tides of the Great Migration, flees Georgia and heads north. Full of hope, she ... (Barnes & Noble)
Homeland
by Fernando Aramburu
A story of love, loss, and reconciliation set against a backdrop of the Basque-Spanish conflict.
The novel delves into the world of murderers, their victims and the family context of both. , The story begins when ETA definitively abandons its armed struggle. A widow, Bittori, goes to the ... (Wikipedia)
Anna and the French Kiss
by Stephanie Perkins
A romantic comedy of a teenage girl and her unexpected summer romance in Paris.
Anna Oliphant is a senior in high school who is forced by her father to attend the fictional boarding school 'School of America in Paris' – nicknamed SOAP by students. She is heavily against having ... (Wikipedia)
Irish Hearts
by Nora Roberts
An epic tale of love and desire, set against the backdrop of Irish folklore and ancient legends.
The novel follows the relationship between Irishwoman Adelia "Dee" Cunnane and American Travis Grant. As the story begins, the young and penniless Dee emigrates to the United States to live with her ... (Wikipedia)
The Notebook
by Nicholas Sparks
A tender love story, spanning time, tragedy and redemption.
The novel opens with Noah Calhoun, an old man, reading to a woman in a nursing home. He tells her the following story: The man stops reading the story at this point, and implies to the audience that ... (Wikipedia)
Exquisite Corpse
by Poppy Z. Brite
An exploration of love, sex, and death through the lives of four interconnected characters.
The novel unfolds in alternating chapters from the points of view of the four main characters. Andrew Compton, a convicted serial killer (based on serial killer Dennis Nilsen ), escapes his UK prison ... (Wikipedia)
The Light We Lost
by Jill Santopolo
A love story spanning years of secrets, heartache, and moments of hope.
He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last? Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must ... (Goodreads)
After We Fell
by Anna Todd
The third book in the "After" series, Tessa and Hardin's relationship is tested as secrets are revealed and past mistakes come back to haunt them.
Book 3 of the After series—newly revised and expanded, Anna Todd's After fanfiction racked up 1 billion reads online and captivated readers across the globe. Experience the internet's most ... (Goodreads)
Duke of Midnight
by Elizabeth Hoyt
A notorious Duke with a dark past falls for a woman who is determined to uncover his secrets.
WHEN A MASKED MAN . . . Twenty years ago Maximus Batten witnessed the brutal murders of his parents. Now the autocratic Duke of Wakefield, he spends his days ruling Parliament. But by night, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Arabella
by Georgette Heyer
A spirited young woman's adventures, navigating society's expectations and finding true love.
Arabella, the beautiful daughter of a country vicar, sets out to London to have a season and make an advantageous marriage. On her way there, her carriage has an accident and she has to stop over at ... (Wikipedia)
The Days of Abandonment
by Elena Ferrante
An exploration of womanhood and psychological turmoil in the aftermath of a broken marriage.
The whole story is based on the sudden end of a seemingly solid, happy marriage. Olga, a stay at home mother in her late 30s, is told by her husband Mario that he is leaving her and their two ... (Wikipedia)
At First Sight
by Nicholas Sparks
A young couple's struggle to balance their love with the realities of life.
At First Sight begins after Jeremy's proposal. In New York City Lexie and Jeremy are preparing to move Jeremy to their future home, Boone Creek. Lexie is making Jeremy keep the baby a secret from his ... (Wikipedia)
Promises to Keep
by Jane Green
A woman's life is turned upside down when her husband dies, leaving her to raise their children and confront secrets from his past.
A, NY Times, bestseller and "a poignantly written novel that powerfully celebrates the power of love and friendship" (,Chicago Tribune,)., Over the course of twelve novels,, Jane Green, has ... (Goodreads)
Crush
by Richard Siken
A lyrical exploration of love and loneliness, weaving together vivid imagery and intense emotion.
Finalist for the 2005 National Book Critics Circle Award in Poetry—an erotic, powerful collection “One of the best books of contemporary poetry.”—Victoria Chang,, Huffington Post, “Vital, immediate, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Maid-sama! Vol. 01
by Hiro Fujiwara
Misaki Ayuzawa, the first female student council president at a formerly all-boys school, works part-time at a maid cafe to support her family.
Once an all-boys school, Seika High, infamous for its rowdy students, has recently become a co-ed school. However, with the female population still remaining a minority even after the change over the ... (Wikipedia)
Rifles for Watie
by Harold Keith
A story of resilience and courage set during the American Civil War.
Jefferson Davis Bussey marches off to Leavenworth from Linn County, Kansas in 1861, on his way to join the Union volunteers. He is off to fight for the North, his zeal having been fueled by reaction ... (Wikipedia)
Warm Bodies
by Isaac Marion
A zombie's story of overcoming his undead state to find true love.
Now a major motion picture from Summit Entertainment. R is having a no-life crisis—he is a zombie. He has no memories, no identity, and no pulse, but he is a little different from his fellow Dead. He ... (Goodreads)
Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood
by Ann Brashares
A summer of friendship and growth as the four best friends navigate life's changes.
Lena is taking an extra painting class in the summer at RISD and becomes interested in the anonymous painter who comes in late on the first day. She soon discovers that it is Leonardo (Leo), one of ... (Wikipedia)
Blood Wedding
by Federico García Lorca
A tragedy of forbidden love, exploring the power of fate and the consequences of passion.
As the play opens, The Mother speaks with her son, The Groom. Act I reveals that The Groom's father was killed a few years ago by men from the Felix family. When The Groom asks for a knife to cut ... (Wikipedia)
The Space Between
by Diana Gabaldon
A woman's quest to reconcile her past and present, ultimately finding love and acceptance.
Joan MacKimmie is on her way to Paris to take up her vocation as a nun. Yet her decision is less a matter of faith than fear, for Joan is plagued by mysterious voices that speak of the future, and by ... (Goodreads)
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
by Jenny Han
A coming of age story about a teenage girl's unconventional approach to love and relationships.
Lara Jean Song Covey is a sixteen-year-old half- Korean , half- white girl living in Virginia . She is extremely close to her older sister Margot and younger sister Kitty. Lara Jean keeps love ... (Wikipedia)
The Last Letter from Your Lover
by Jojo Moyes
Two intertwining love stories across time, exploring the power of secrets and second chances.
From the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, The Giver of Stars, a sophisticated, page-turning double love story spanning forty years and an unforgettable, Brief Encounter, for our times It is ... (Goodreads)
He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys
by Greg Behrendt
Understanding the complexities of men's behavior and motivations in romantic relationships.
Everyone can use a daily wake-up call. Now in bite-size mantras, the abridged empathetic wit and wisdom of the number one New York Times bestseller He's Just Not That Into You will recharge and ... (Goodreads)
Fables, Vol. 4: March of the Wooden Soldiers
by Bill Willingham
Tales of wit and adventure that follows a group of animals as they traverse a treacherous kingdom.
Bill Willingham's runaway hit series continues its success in this fourth trade paperback, featuring the rise of a new threat to Fabletown. When Little Red Riding Hood suddenly walks through the gate ... (Goodreads)
A Walk to Remember
by Nicholas Sparks
A romantic narrative of two high school students whose love story transcends tragedy.
The story starts with a prologue from Landon Carter at age 57. , The remainder of the story takes place when Landon is a 17-year-old high school senior. , Landon lives in the small, religious town of ... (Wikipedia)
Because of Miss Bridgerton
by Julia Quinn
Two headstrong people in Regency-era England fall in love despite their differences.
Sometimes you find love in the most unexpected of places... This is not one of those times. Everyone expects Billie Bridgerton to marry one of the Rokesby brothers. The two families have been ... (Goodreads)
Entwined with You
by Sylvia Day
A passionate romance between two people with a painful past and uncertain future.
From the moment I first met Gideon Cross, I recognized something in him that I needed. Something I couldn't resist. I saw the dangerous and damaged soul inside–so much like my own. I was drawn to it. ... (Goodreads)
Say You Love Me
by Johanna Lindsey
A historical romance novel set in the 19th century, where a young woman must choose between duty and love.
Left penniless and in dire straits, Kelsey Langton realizes that only by allowing herself to be sold at auction canshe rescue her sister's future. So the proud, desperate lady enters the infamous ... (Barnes & Noble)
Slow Burn
by Julie Garwood
A romance between an investigative journalist and a gallery owner, who join forces to unravel a conspiracy.
Every fire begins with a little heat–and in Slow Burn, bestselling author Julie Garwood provides the spark, skillfully blending pulse-pounding action, intense emotion, and characters with grit and ... (Goodreads)
If Not, Winter: Fragments of Sappho
by Sappho
Poetic exploration of love and desire, reflecting on the beauty of life and nature.
By combining the ancient mysteries of Sappho with the contemporary wizardry of one of our most fearless and original poets, If Not, Winter provides a tantalizing window onto the genius of a woman ... (Barnes & Noble)
Paradise
by Judith McNaught
A passionate, whirlwind romance between two star-crossed lovers against the backdrop of a turbulent world.
Corporate raider Matthew Farrell had come a long way from the poor, scruffy kid of Indiana's steel mills. A long way from the country club where, feeling like an outsider, he had dared to fall in ... (Goodreads)
Hannah's List
by Debbie Macomber
After his wife's death, Michael receives a list of tasks to complete from her. As he completes them, he finds healing and love again.
I want you to marry again. . . . On the anniversary of his beloved wife’s death, Dr. Michael Everett receives a letter Hannah had written him. In it she makes one final request. An impossible ... (Goodreads)
Hush, Hush
by Becca Fitzpatrick
A supernatural romance, exploring the dangerous power of forbidden love.
Nora Grey is an average sophomore student living in Coldwater, Maine. Her life is largely uneventful until she is seated next to a mysterious senior named Patch Cipriano in biology class, who had ... (Wikipedia)
Phantom
by Susan Kay
The story of the legendary Phantom of the Opera, a tale of love, tragedy, and redemption.
The Phantom is born as Erik in Boscherville , a small town not far from Rouen , in the summer of 1831. His mother is the beautiful and talented daughter of an English woman and a French architect, a ... (Wikipedia)
Genevieve
by Eric Jerome Dickey
A young woman's journey to self-discovery and love, navigating through family secrets and personal struggles.
Genevieve is brilliant and beautiful. Her husband has a thriving career. Together, they have a beautiful home in Los Angeles. Together, they're crazy in love. Then one day a family tragedy brings ... (Goodreads)
Dear John
by Nicholas Sparks
An unlikely romance that blossoms, then fades, in the face of unexpected events.
An angry rebel, John dropped out of school and enlisted in the Army, not knowing what else to do with his life–until he meets the girl of his dreams, Savannah. Their mutual attraction quickly grows ... (Goodreads)
Sweet Surrender
by Maya Banks
A woman falls for two men, but must choose between them. Passion and desire ignite in this steamy romance novel.
Under Faith Malone's deceptively soft exterior lies a woman who knows exactly what she wants: a strong man who'll take without asking—because she's willing to give him everything... Dallas cop Gray ... (Goodreads)
Thoughtless
by S.C. Stephens
A young woman's exploration of love, trust and commitment, confronting difficult choices.
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author S.C. Stephens comes a powerful and emotional contemporary romance featuring a young woman in a new city who finds herself torn between her handsome, ... (Barnes & Noble)
Losing It
by Cora Carmack
A young woman learns to embrace life and take chances as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
Sick of being the only virgin among her friends, Bliss Edwards decides the best way to deal with the problem is to lose it as quickly and simply as possible - a one-night stand. But her plan turns ... (Goodreads)
A Map of the World
by Jane Hamilton
A story of tragedy, resilience and redemption, revealing the fragility of life.
One unremarkable June morning, Alice Goodwin is, as usual, trying to keep in check both her temper and her tendency to blame herself for her family's shortcomings. When the Goodwins took over the ... (Goodreads)
The Deal
by Elle Kennedy
A romantic comedy about a businesswoman and a professional hockey player who make a pact to have a no strings attached relationship.
New York Times, bestseller Elle Kennedy brings you a sexy new standalone novel!, She's about to make a deal with the college bad boy…, Hannah Wells has finally found someone who turns her on. But ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Stolen Marriage
by Diane Chamberlain
A small-town woman faces societal pressure to make a difficult choice between family and her own dreams.
Steeped in history and filled with heart-wrenching twists,, The Stolen Marriage, is an emotionally captivating novel of secrets, betrayals, prejudice, and forgiveness. It showcases Diane Chamberlain ... (Barnes & Noble)
Sam's Letters to Jennifer
by James Patterson
A woman discovers a box of letters from her deceased husband, revealing his secret life.
Jennifer, who is still mourning the death of her husband, is rushed to her grandmother's side when she goes into a coma. Jennifer makes the shocking discovery while there of a packet of letters ... (Wikipedia)
Love Story
by Erich Segal
A tale of love, loss and hope, as two young lovers navigate life's challenges.
Oliver Barrett IV, a wealthy jock from a stuffy WASP family on his way to a Harvard degree and a career in law . . . Jenny Cavilleri, a sharp-tongued, working-class beauty studying music at Radcliffe ... (Goodreads)
The Notebook, The Proof, The Third Lie: Three Novels
by Ágota Kristóf
A trio of novels exploring the effects of war, and the power of love in a family.
These three internationally acclaimed novels have confirmed Agota Kristof's reputation as one of the most provocative exponents of new-wave European fiction. With all the stark simplicity of a ... (Goodreads)
The Boy with the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
by Mathias Malzieu
A fantastical story of a boy who, in order to survive, has his heart replaced with a mechanical one.
Le jour de la naissance de Jack, en 1874 à Edimbourg, est si froid que son coeur en reste gelé. La sage-femme qui l'a mis au monde, mi-sorcière mi-chaman, remplace l'organe défectueux par une horloge ... (Goodreads)
Fallen Too Far
by Abbi Glines
A young woman's journey of self-discovery, navigating the complexities of love and life.
To want what you’re not supposed to have… She is only nineteen. She is his new stepfather’s daughter. She is still naïve and innocent due to spending the last three years taking care of her sick ... (Goodreads)
Forever Too Far
by Abbi Glines
A love story between Blaire and Rush, navigating through family drama and secrets.
The #1 New York Times bestselling novel that concludes the story of Rush and Blaire from Fallen Too Far and Never Too Far. When you find your reason for living, hold onto it. Never let it go. Even if ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tin Man
by Sarah Winman
A story of friendship, love, and loss as three characters navigate life-altering decisions.
This is almost a love story. Ellis and Michael are twelve when they first become friends, and for a long time it is just the two of them, cycling the streets of Oxford, teaching themselves how to ... (Goodreads)
Safe Haven
by Nicholas Sparks
A young woman's pursuit of self-discovery in a small coastal town, uncovering secrets from her past.
Erin flees her abusive alcoholic husband, Kevin, takes on a different identity and changes her name to Katie. She arrives in Southport, North Carolina . Finding work at a seafood restaurant, she ... (Wikipedia)
Rules of Attraction
by Simone Elkeles
A forbidden romance between two students from different worlds, overcoming obstacles of family and society.
Carlos Fuentes doesn't want any part of the life his older brother, Alex, has laid out for him in Boulder, Colorado. He wants to keep living on the edge, and carve his own path-just like Alex did. ... (Goodreads)
The Virgin's Lover
by Philippa Gregory
Historical fiction about the turbulent relationship between Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley.
The book opens in the autumn of 1558, just after the death of Mary I, and bells are heralding the fact that Mary's half-sister, Elizabeth, is now queen. The book is told from four main perspectives: ... (Wikipedia)
Stay with Me
by Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀
A sweeping tale of love, betrayal, and the power of family, set in Nigeria.
This celebrated, unforgettable first novel, shortlisted for the prestigious Women's Prize for Fiction and set in Nigeria, gives voice to both husband and wife as they tell the story of their ... (Goodreads)
Nights in Rodanthe
by Nicholas Sparks
Two strangers find solace in an unlikely romance while weathering a fierce storm.
The story begins in 2002 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina . Adrienne Willis, a part-time librarian and divorced mother of three, is helping her daughter, Amanda, cope with depression. Amanda is having ... (Wikipedia)
After
by Anna Todd
A passionate love story between two college students, battling misconceptions of their relationship.
Tessa Young, an incoming freshman at Washington State University , arrives at college with her mother, Carol, and boyfriend Noah. The conservative Carol is horrified by Tessa's alternative-styled ... (Wikipedia)
And Then He Kissed Her
by Laura Lee Guhrke
A young woman falls in love with a notorious rake, exploring the power of love to transform.
An expert in etiquette, Emma takes her pristine reputation seriously. But the devilish Lord Marlowe is determined to prove that some rules of proper behavior are made to be broken... Supremely ... (Goodreads)
Maybe Not
by Colleen Hoover
A journey of self-discovery as two young adults explore their feelings for each other.
Colleen Hoover, the New York Times bestselling author of Maybe Someday brilliantly brings to life the story of the wonderfully hilarious and charismatic Warren in a new novella, Maybe Not . When ... (Goodreads)
Self-Help
by Lorrie Moore
Collection of humorous short stories exploring the lives of characters facing disappointments and heartbreaks.
In these tales of loss and pleasure, lovers and family, a woman learns to conduct an affair, a child of divorce dances with her mother, and a woman with a terminal illness contemplates her exit. ... (Goodreads)
Second Chance Summer
by Morgan Matson
A family's summer vacation is an opportunity to heal old wounds, gain new perspectives and create lasting memories.
Sandwiched between two exceptional siblings, Taylor Edwards never felt like she stood out—except for her history of running away when things get too complicated. Then her dad receives unexpected, ... (Goodreads)
The Break
by Katherena Vermette
A young Indigenous woman's exploration of family and community, in the face of tragedy.
2016 Rogers Writers' Trust Fiction Prize finalist When Stella, a young Métis mother, looks out her window one evening and spots someone in trouble on the Break — a barren field on an isolated strip ... (Goodreads)
The Perfect Hope
by Nora Roberts
A romantic journey of finding true love and hope in a small town.
#1, New York Times, bestselling author Nora Roberts introduces you to the Montgomery brothers - Beckett, Ryder, and Owen - as they bring an intimate bed-and-breakfast to life in their hometown. Ryder ... (Goodreads)
Man and Boy
by Tony Parsons
A father's struggle to hold onto his son and his family amidst turmoil and tragedy.
HE HAD TO FACE THE TOUGHEST JOB OF HIS LIFE. AND HE NEVER ONCE THOUGHT HE'D BE ON HIS OWN. Harry had it all: a beautiful wife, an adorable four-year-old son, and a high-paying media job. But on the ... (Goodreads)
Betsy-Tacy and Tib
by Maud Hart Lovelace
The adventures of three best friends in a small town, exploring their world and growing up together.
Three of a Kind Betsy and Tacy are best friends. Then Tib moves into the neighborhood and the three of them start to play together. The grown-ups think they will quarrel, but they don't. Sometimes ... (Goodreads)
Tall, Dark & Hungry
by Lynsay Sands
A vampire and a mortal woman in a passionate and dangerous love affair.
It bites: New York hotels cost an arm and a leg, and Terri had flown from England to help plan her cousin’s wedding. The new in-laws offered lodging. But they were a weird bunch. There was the ... (Goodreads)
It Had to Be You
by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
A romantic comedy of a woman trying to find her true identity and love.
What if a woman who knows nothing about sports inherits a professional football team? The Windy City definitely isn't ready for Phoebe Somerville, the outrageous York knockout who’s taking over their ... (Goodreads)
Passion
by Lauren Kate
A forbidden love story of angels and humans, struggling to reconcile the power of love with the cost of destiny.
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