Valentine’s day is right around the corner, meaning this is the perfect time to head to your nearest book store and read a cute rom-com. Cupid may have his arrows, but I have something better: Valentine’s Day book recommendations.
Firstly, we have The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston is a cute, time-bending romance that is perfect for Valentine’s day. It follows Clementine, a woman grieving the loss of her aunt, who suddenly discovers that her apartment will sometimes slip seven years into the past. One day Clementine walks into the apartment and finds a man standing in her kitchen- a charming, hopeful chef who very much lives 7 years in the past.
Perfect for the chilly weather outside, Fake Skating by Lynn Painter is a romantic comedy about childhood sweethearts Dani and Alec who reunite in their hockey-obsessed hometown after Dani has been away for years. They start fake dating to help Alec’s image and Dani with college applications.
The next recommendation is Love and Lattes by Beth Reekles is a sweet, comforting romance that follows Annalise, an overachieving intern, who accidentally falls for the CEO’s son, Lloyd. After starting her internship she discovers Lloyd is the son of her boss, in this enemies to lovers, 2nd chance romance they navigate their opposing personalities while working together.
Next, Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter is a popular romantic comedy about a hopeless romantic, Liz, who enlists her next-door neighbor Wes to help her win over her childhood crush, Michael. This book is lighthearted and is the perfect enemies-to-lovers romance.
Lastly, another Lynn Painter book, Betting on you, is a young adult rom-com about Charlie and Bailey, 2 teens who initially dislike each other but end up being forced to work together. This book follows a bet over whether guys and girls can just be friends. If you like the movies Shes All That and 10 Things I hate about you, you will love this book!
