By Andrea Peskind Katz
With love blooming all around us, it’s the perfect time to explore Beloved Books You’ll Adore
Remarkable Novels That Examine Love
Between Me and You by Allison Winn Scotch In a life intertwined with passion, happiness, sorrow, and grief, memories become as fluid and unpredictable as our feelings. As Ben and Tatum navigate the complexities of love, they share their differing perspectives—Ben reflecting on the past and Tatum looking toward the future—both pondering what actions can rekindle their connection.
This Is Not How It Ends by Rochelle Weinstein An emotionally charged story about love found and lost, featuring a woman caught in two romantic tales. Charlotte and Philip share an immediate, profound bond, but just as intimacy grows, Charlotte senses Philip distancing himself. When she encounters Ben, she tries to ignore the attraction, yet this supportive single dad meets needs she never anticipated.
You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley A poignant narrative that challenges a woman to choose between her true love and the one that destiny has selected for her. It begs the question: is the life we lead truly meant for us? This novel serves as a reminder that the most rewarding path is often guided by one’s heart.
Tales to Transport Us to Yesteryear
The Light After The War by Anita Abriel A grand tale of love and camaraderie set against the backdrop of World War II, spanning from Budapest to Austria and the subsequent years extending to Naples and Caracas. In 1946, Vera Frankel and her close friend Edith Ban manage to flee from a train bound for Auschwitz, spending the remainder of the war in concealment on an Austrian farm. Vera eventually secures a position at the US embassy and falls for Captain Anton Wight.
The Queen’s Fortune by Allison Pataki A sweeping story about the remarkable woman who won Napoleon’s heart, established a dynasty, and influenced history. Desiree finds herself at the heart of an empire’s turbulence, maneuvering through a web of powerful figures and precarious alliances. As she transforms from a naïve girl into a resilient woman, she learns the importance of trusting her instincts and following her heart.
The Best in Romantic Comedies
The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez Kristen Peterson is all about loyalty to her friends, eschewing drama, and shunning men who don’t understand her. Planning her best friend’s wedding is a mix of joy and melancholy, particularly when she meets Josh Copeland, the best man. Not only is he charming and witty, but he also matches her playful sarcasm and anticipates her cravings. Even her dog, Stuntman Mike, takes a liking to him—this book delivers some of the sharpest banter!
The Worst Best Man by Mia Sosa What’s more ironic than getting left at the altar as a wedding planner? Carolina Santos certainly feels that irony when life offers her a pivotal opportunity alongside the best man from her own disastrous wedding. However, complications arise as this unlikely pair battles their unresolved feelings—Lina is not looking to fall in love again, and Max refuses to settle for second best.
Bringing Down The Duke by Evie Dunmore We can’t resist the allure of British aristocracy! This captivating debut novel introduces a headstrong vicar’s daughter who challenges a formidable duke in a passionate romance that disrupts the British social order. In a riveting struggle filled with desire and a matched will, Annabelle discovers what it truly takes to dismantle a duke’s heart…
