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I’ve established now over a long span of articles that I love to read. It’s no secret that I always have a book or two on hand at any given moment, and recently, I’ve been exploring the romance genre more and more; branching out from my usual fantasy novels. That being said, I’ve compiled a list of romance books I recommend just in time for Valentine’s Day. Even if I don’t have a Valentine this year, I can always dive into the worlds of these wonderful romance novels.
Two Wrongs Make a Right by Chloe Liese
Chloe Liese’s works are a recent discovery for me, and let’s just say, I’m obsessed. Two Wrongs Make a Right is a fake dating and revenge plot combined with a retelling of Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Jamie and Bea are each reluctant to start dating again after experiencing difficult breakups. After a disastrous first meeting at a party, their friends play matchmaker and set them up on a blind date. Jamie and Bea decide to play along and pretend to date and get their friends off their backs. Everything about this book was perfection – from the neurodivergence representation to the romance itself. I cannot wait to check out more of Chloe Liese’s work in the future!
Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur
Okay, I’m realizing I might have a soft spot for the fake dating and retelling tropes. Written in the Stars is a sapphic fake dating romance doubling as a Pride and Prejudice retelling. Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite classics, and this did not disappoint. Elle is a vibrant, outgoing astrologist with a social media following and Darcy is a reserved, uptight actuary who doesn’t believe in astrology. Their dynamic screams Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy! Like Two Wrongs Make a Right, their first meeting goes epically wrong and they agree to fake-date to please their families. This book was so funny and filled with swoon-worthy moments!
Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake
Alone With You in the Ether was the first Olivie Blake I picked up outside of the Atlas Six series. I love Blake’s writing, and this book follows a prose style that flows so beautifully. Regan and Aldo meet by accident at the Chicago Art Institute. They agree to a series of six conversations, and as expected, they start to fall for each other throughout these conversations. I appreciated the mental health representation and discussions in this book, and I loved the book as a whole.
Payback’s a Witch by Lana Harper
I’m a sucker for anything containing witches and revenge, which is why I enjoyed Payback’s a Witch. Emmy Harlow, Talia Avramov, and Linden Thorn each had their hearts broken by the same guy – Gareth Blackmoore. The three witches agree to get revenge on Gareth, but Emmy and Talia end up falling for each other instead. The plot has the elements of a campy early 2000s rom-com with all the charm and magic of a cozy small town filled with witches. It was such a fun read, and I definitely need to check out more of Lana Harper’s work!