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Timeless Romance Books
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items Whether you're new to romance or a seasoned heartbreaker, these stories never go out of style. Old, new, viral or classic — these romances hit different and always will. From epic slow burns to messy heartbreaks and second chances, give them a try :)
A sweeping love story of soulmates torn apart by circumstance and time — and reunited when memories are all that remain. Through a love letter to the past, an elderly man reads aloud the story of a fiery summer romance between a poor boy and a rich g...
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks|Paperback
A witty, fiercely independent woman crosses paths (and words) with an aloof, wealthy gentleman in this classic tale of misunderstandings, social pressure, and slow-burning love.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen|Paperback
A hilarious, heartwarming romance between the First Son of the United States and the Prince of England that’s as political as it is passionate.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston|Paperback
Two teens with terminal illness fall in love, knowing time is against them — but their story becomes one of hope, humor, and a love that defies even loss.
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green|Paperback
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Two lovers with different ambitions fall in and out of each other’s lives for over a decade — always choosing, always wondering what might have been.
The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo
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When a rebellious high school boy falls for the quiet preacher’s daughter, their sweet romance becomes a lesson in faith, growth, and heartbreak.
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks|Paperback
Henry is chronologically unstable — he involuntarily time-travels, and Clare has known him all her life. Their love stretches across time, heartbreak, and impossible timing.
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger|Paperback
An orphaned governess with fierce integrity falls for her mysterious employer — only to uncover a devastating secret that threatens everything they’ve built.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë|Paperback
A young woman marries a wealthy widower, only to find herself haunted by the memory of his glamorous first wife and the secrets that still linger at Manderley.
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier|Paperback
In a magical, secret circus that only appears at night, two rival illusionists fall in love — even though they’ve been bound since childhood to destroy one another.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern|Paperback
In the midst of WWII and the Siege of Leningrad, a naive girl and a mysterious soldier fall into a forbidden, all-consuming love that must endure hunger, war, and unspeakable sacrifice.
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons|Paperback
College good girl Abby tries to escape her past, but Travis — a tattooed underground fighter with his own demons — pulls her into a whirlwind romance of chaos, co-dependency, and undeniable passion.
Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire |Paperback
Stella, a brilliant woman with autism, hires a male escort to teach her about intimacy — but what starts as a lesson turns into an unexpectedly tender, soul-deep connection.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang|Paperback
Don, a socially awkward professor who thrives on logic, designs a strict questionnaire to find a perfect wife — but free-spirited Rosie throws his world into beautiful chaos.
The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion|Paperback
When bubbly, small-town Lou becomes a caregiver to a brilliant man who’s lost his will to live, their emotional journey forces them both to face life, love, and loss with new eyes.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes|Paperback
A WWII nurse is mysteriously transported to 18th-century Scotland, where she’s swept up in political intrigue, clan warfare — and an intense, life-altering romance with a brave Highlander.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon |Paperback
A fake date to a wedding in Spain turns into real tension, banter, and feelings, as enemies become reluctant allies and maybe something more.
The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas|Paperback
A mute, isolated man and a woman running from tragedy find healing and deep connection in this emotional, small-town romance about trauma, trust, and first love.
Archer's Voice by Mia Sheridan|Paperback
A grumpy, lonely widower plans to end his life — until unexpected neighbors, a stray cat, and memories of his late wife remind him that love doesn’t die with loss.
A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman|Paperback
This coming-of-age novel follows an introverted teen navigating friendship, grief, and first love — with quiet moments of emotional depth that linger.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky|Paperback