8 Romantic Reads to Fall in Love with this Valentine’s Day

Forget roses and chocolates, this Valentine’s Day we want books! From rural romance to romantic comedies and captivating historical fiction, we’ve put together a list of eight fabulous reads that will sweep you off your feet.

Fancy Meeting You Here by Ali Berg and Michelle Kalus

Fancy Meeting You Here is a hilarious page-turner that reads like a love letter to romantic comedies, paying homage to the classic romcoms we know and love: Love Actually, When Harry Met Sally, Sliding Doors and Notting Hill. But as much as this book celebrates the gushy cliches and dramatic gestures of romantic comedies, this smart, savvy read also holds a lens up to this genre and shows the cracks hiding beneath the façade.

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Violeta by Isabel Allende

In a letter to someone she loves above all others, Violeta recounts devastating heartbreak and passionate affairs, times of both poverty and wealth, terrible loss and immense joy, and a life shaped by some of the most important events of history. Allende’s latest novel is some of her most sublime, inspiring writing yet.

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Outback Secrets by Rachael Johns

We can’t have a Valentine’s Day book list without a great rural romance! Johns is a master at romance and there’s no better place to fall in love than Bunyip Bay, Outback Secrets is the latest entry in Bunyip Bay series… Don’t miss this!

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Summer of Serenity by Nicola Marsh

Summer of Serenity brings city and country together for an electrifying romance set in the tight-knit town of Acacia Haven. With Marsh’s hilarious dialogue tied together with a touching story, Summer of Serenity is perfect for anyone searching for a feel-good summer romance.

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Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Read the bestselling series that inspired the hit TV show! Outlander is an epic story of love, war and time travel that follows Claire Randall, a combat nurse from 1946, who walks through a circle of standing stones and is transported to the 18th century Scottish Highlands

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The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

Nicholas Spark’s latest novel The Wish is a heart-wrenching story of discovery and loss, and a reminder that time with those precious to us is the greatest gift of all. Sparks once again reminds us why he’s the undisputed king of romantic fiction.

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I Give My Marriage a Year by Holly Wainwright

I Give My Marriage a Year paints a sharply accurate, often hilarious picture of a modern Australian marriage. Lou and Josh are a couple on the edge, and their efforts to bring their relationship back from the brink will resonate with anyone who has ever asked themselves: is this enough?

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

This list wouldn’t be complete without Jane Austen! Centuries after its first publication, Pride and Prejudice is still one of the most beloved romances ever written, and for good reason! If you’ve never read it, what are you waiting for! If you have, it’s well worth a re-read.

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