5 Best Books to Read This Valentine’s Day – A Perfect Blend of Love & Romance
Love is in the air, and what better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than by diving into a heartfelt, swoon-worthy book? Whether you’re looking for a passionate love story, an emotional rollercoaster, or a lighthearted romantic comedy, we’ve got the perfect book recommendations to make your Valentine’s Day extra special.
From new releases to timeless romance classics, here are 5 must-read books that will make you fall in love with love all over again!
1. “Funny Story” by Emily Henry (Romantic Comedy)
📅 Release Date: April 23, 2024
Emily Henry, the queen of witty and heartfelt romance, is back with another laugh-out-loud, feel-good love story.
In Funny Story, Daphne’s life is turned upside down when her fiancé leaves her for his childhood best friend. Stuck in a tiny lakeside town, she forms an unexpected fake-dating pact with her ex’s new fiancée’s ex-boyfriend (yes, it’s complicated!). What starts as a revenge plan turns into a beautifully unexpected romance full of charm, banter, and undeniable chemistry.
💖 Perfect for fans of: Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, and lighthearted, feel-good romance.
📌 Why it’s a great Valentine’s read: It’s hilarious, romantic, and full of swoon-worthy moments, making it perfect for readers looking for love with a side of laughter.
2. “Love, Theoretically” by Ali Hazelwood (STEM Romance)
📅 Release Date: June 13, 2023
Ali Hazelwood has perfected the nerdy, brainy, and ridiculously romantic love story, and Love, Theoretically is no exception.
Elsie, a theoretical physicist, is juggling two lives: one as a scientist and the other as a fake girlfriend-for-hire. But when she falls for her fake boyfriend’s brother, who also happens to be her academic rival, things get complicated—and incredibly swoon-worthy.
💡 Perfect for fans of: Smart heroines, grumpy-sunshine dynamics, and romance with a geeky twist.
📌 Why it’s a great Valentine’s read: If you love passionate debates, undeniable chemistry, and a love story full of witty banter, this is your perfect match.
3. “Before We Were Strangers” by Renée Carlino (Second-Chance Romance)
📅 Release Date: August 18, 2015
This soul-stirring, heart-wrenching romance follows Matt and Grace, who were college sweethearts, inseparable and deeply in love. But life pulled them apart, and 15 years later, fate gives them one more chance.
Told in dual timelines, this story captures the beauty of young love, the pain of lost chances, and the magic of rekindled romance. If you’re in the mood for a book that will break your heart before putting it back together, this is the one.
💞 Perfect for fans of: Emotional, second-chance love stories with deep connections.
📌 Why it’s a great Valentine’s read: It’s a rollercoaster of emotions, reminding us that true love always finds its way back.
4. “Book Lovers” by Emily Henry (Enemies-to-Lovers)
📅 Release Date: May 3, 2022
Two bookish rivals—a cutthroat literary agent and a brooding book editor—are stuck together in a quaint small town. Sparks fly as they navigate their love-hate relationship, leading to one of the most satisfying slow-burn romances in recent years.
With sharp dialogue, sizzling chemistry, and a setting straight out of a Hallmark movie, Book Lovers is a must-read for anyone who enjoys intelligent, witty romance.
📚 Perfect for fans of: Slow-burn love stories, bookish characters, and humor-filled romance.
📌 Why it’s a great Valentine’s read: It’s funny, heartwarming, and irresistibly romantic, making it the ideal escape into love.
5. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid (Historical Romance)
📅 Release Date: June 13, 2017
This breathtaking love story follows Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo, who recounts her scandalous, heartbreaking, and passionate romances across decades. As she unveils the secrets of her past, she reveals a love story that defied expectations and social norms.
Beyond romance, this book is a masterpiece of ambition, identity, and the power of true love—a story that will stay with you long after you finish it.
🎬 Perfect for fans of: Epic love stories, LGBTQ+ romance, and old Hollywood glamour.
📌 Why it’s a great Valentine’s read: It’s beautiful, tragic, and unforgettable, proving that love comes in many forms and is worth fighting for.
💖 Final Thoughts: Which Love Story Will You Choose?
Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud rom-com, an emotional second-chance romance, or an epic love story that spans decades, these books are perfect for Valentine’s Day.
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