You know the feeling those classic love stories give you when you feel cute, romantic, and adventurous, all at the same time? That’s the thing about timeless romance books. They turn away from you every time you read them.
Yes, no matter what our lives have been like, whether full of romance or touched by heartbreak, we all have a thing for eternal love stories and romance books, penned by writers made immortal through their exciting stories and stylish characters.
We grew up reading these good romance books and may even now feel butterflies in our stomachs thinking about Mr. Darcy or Juliet. Classics like this have restored our faith in romance and life.
While there are thousands of romance and love story writers out there, some classic novels have become timeless romance books. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and if you’re planning to read a beloved romance book during Valentine’s week or gift the best romance book to your partner or date, then you’ll find this Valentine’s Day post useful.
Here are the 7 best romance books that will sweep you off your feet
- Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
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story:
Charles Bingley comes to town and settles with his sisters on their estate. Mr. Darcy, his best friend is considered the most eligible bachelor because of his looks and money, but his arrogant nature is a huge turn off to others. Then there’s this sweet, intelligent neighbor, Elizabeth Bennet who’s repulsed by his ego. The novel is an interesting read about this couple and how they learn to live with each other.
romantic quote:
“You are too generous to be lost with me. If your feelings are still the same as they were last April, tell me at once. My feelings and desires have not changed, but one word from you will silence me on this subject forever.”
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare
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In Athens, Duke Theseus hosts a great festival for his marriage while his daughter, who refuses to marry her fiancé, flees into the woods because she is in love with Lysander. Now the forest is the home of fairies who have become friends with the couple. What happens next is a love triangle, a story of magic, with an ending that leaves us amazed!
romantic quote:
“Yes, though I can read,
You could ever hear by anecdote or history,
The path of true love has never run smoothly…”
- A love story by Erich Segal
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It is a love story between Jennifer Cavelliri, daughter of a baker, and Oliver Barrett IV, heir to the Barrett fortune and a member of the famous Harvard team. They are instantly drawn to each other after meeting in unexpected ways, and with time their love deepens and they stand by each other despite all odds and adversity.
One of the bestselling classic romance books of all time, it is a story of true and unwavering love that has inspired generations and generations, and still never fails to bring a tear or two to the reader’s eyes.
romantic quote:
“Love means never having to say you’re sorry.”
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4. Nicholas Sparks Notebook
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Noah and Ali are a married couple who grew old together. Fighting stage 3 cancer and other ailments, Noah tells their story from his notebook to Alie, who suffers from Alzheimer’s.
One of the classic romance books for adults, The Notebook is about how the two central characters deal with their illnesses to stay strong and remain lovers until their last breath.
romantic quote:
“So it’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be hard; we’re going to have to work at this every day, but I want to do it because I want you. I want you all, forever, every day. You and me… every day.”
5. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
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Set in Afghanistan in the early 1960s, when war has orphaned children, the story revolves around childhood lovers Laila and Tariq.
While Tariq’s parents move to Pakistan and Laila remains, pregnant with his child, she is forced to marry Rasheed after losing her parents in a bomb blast.
Rasheed gives her the false news of Tariq’s death, and as Laila settles into her home with Rasheed’s wife Maryam and bears him a child, Tariq returns. Now it is up to them to stand up against abuse and plots to unite
romantic quote:
“Of all the hardships a person had to go through, none was more punishing than just waiting.”
6. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
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story:
Set in the elite society of Russia, the novel revolves around Anna Karenina who visits her brother Stefa in Moscow to save his marriage.
There, she falls in love with Count Vronsky but her husband refuses to divorce. Now it falls entirely on Anna to deal with this complicated situation as her heart is bruised and broken.
romantic quote:
“He went down, trying not to look at her for a long time, as if she were the sun, and yet he saw her, like the sun, without even looking.”
7. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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This is one of the most popular romance books of all time. Romeo and Juliet are torn apart by a family feud, but their eternal love for each other unites them in a tragic twist of fate.
Although their story ends in tragedy, they will live on in the hearts of generations to come.
romantic quote:
My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
my love is deep; the more I give you,
The more you get, the both of them are infinite.”
What are your favorite romance books of all time?
Did you find your favorite romance books mentioned in our article? If not, let us know which classics must be mentioned in our collection of timeless romance books.
How many of these timeless classics have you read? Which novel tops the list of your all-time favorite romance books?
Go ahead and tell us in the comments below.
Happy Valentine’s Day!!!
