10 Books Perfect For Valentine’s Day

Books perfect for Valentine’s Day are most definitely books that deal with love. This list is perfect for you, if you are looking for a book about…

Finding true love
Rediscovering love that’s been lost
Stories that are raw, real, and relatable
Stories that remind you true love is real

Books Perfect for Valentine’s: Contemporary Romance

10) In Search of Prince by Toni Shiloh is a modern day fairy tale with themes of faith and purpose. Brielle, a public school teacher, discovers she is a princess and leaves America for a new life. There, she learns she must marry in order to accept the crown. If you are looking for a beautiful royal romance, this is for you!

9) According to Carley Love by Curtiss Matlock is a poignant story of living, faith, & growth wrapped in a heartfelt romance rooted in forgiveness and second chances. This book is one of great emotional depth that will remind readers the power of faith in God and seeking to continually grow under God’s guidance. It is a beautiful Christian romance set in the South; but more, it is a beautiful contemplation of what it means to be human and what it means to live.

8) Love’s Lost Star by Caitlin M. Smith is a must read for fans of romantic suspense. On her wedding day, Cece wakes up in pain and without a voice. Realizing her past has caught up with her, Cece tries to make it back to her love, Jason. The bridegroom is distraught when Cece doesn’t show up to the church. But then a letter shows up that she ran off with another man. Heartbroken, Jason tries to figure out next steps but then a woman claiming to be an investigator shows up. Will he be able to find his lost love?

7) The Former Things by Allen Steadham is a story that poses one question: Can two Christians, one from Sean Winter’s past and one he’s just met, make a difference in the life of an atheist? Sean is a young man who has a lot of trauma, and he struggles with the former things of his past in trying to build a future. A raw story of love, faith, and healing that is a must read for fans of contemporary Christian fiction! (Read my full review here.)

6) Wither and Bloom is a must read anthology from Twenty Hills Publishing. Including poetry, flash fiction, and short stories, the collection explores the choice to love. Including both romantic and platonic love, this is an absolutely beautiful book! (Read my full review here.)

5) Wishes by Brittany Eden is another modern fairytale with beautiful poetic prose. This wintertime contemporary reimagining of Cinderella contains fake romance, a hidden royal heir, threats to an already crumbling monarchy, and a world of juxtapositions—beauty and pain, kindness and cruelty, healing and hurt, hope and despair, the past and the future.

Books Perfect for Valentine’s: Speculative Romance

4) The Regal Pink by Jenny Knipfer is a wholesome story that follows a fairy on a mission to secure her wings, an orphan boy who has the power to grant wishes, and a king and queen without an heir. Interwoven with powerful themes of love, hope, faith, and God’s greater plan for our lives, The Regal Pink is a must read for fans of Christian fantasy, clean fantasy romance, and fairy tale retellings. (Read my full review here.)

3) Unbetrothed by Candice Pedraza Yamnitz is technically a young adult novel, but adult readers will enjoy it, too! It is a clean romance with Encanto vibes with magical giftings. The book contains secret identities, political intrigue, betrayal, and a chance at true love, all within a unique Latin fantasy world. (Read my full review here.)

2) The Wayward by Tabitha Caplinger is a dystopian novel wherein the world has been changed by the arrival of aliens. Though not marketed as a love story, the love between Wilder and her husband Declan AND the love between Wilder and her people, is what I loved most about this book. A must read for fans of powerful and emotional speculative fiction! (Read my full review here.)

Books Perfect for Valentine’s: Christian Bible Study

1) The Love Stories of the Bible Speak by Shannon Bream is a Bible study. So why is it in included on the list? Well, it only makes sense to include the love of God on a list of books about love! God’s love for humanity is the greatest love story ever told. This book explores different romantic and platonic love stories found in the Bible, and is a great dive into the truth that God’s love is sustaining. A must read for Christians and those interested in learning more about the Christian faith!

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