In a world where Galentine's is taking over all the headlines, it's amazing Hallmark still has such a following.
Right?
Well, not really.
I mean, us women can still support each other, and be hopeless romantics who enjoy a sappy love story that ends happily, right?
I think so. Otherwise, Hallmark wouldn't be able to put out a new rom-com each week.
All that to say, I'm all for a sweet, almost sappy clean romance in my books... aren't you?
If so this is a bouquet of books is for you!
Which means, I'm going a little over the regular Top Ten Tuesday on That Artsy Reader Girl as we all share books on love...
A Dozen Beautifully Sappy Books for the Hopeless Romantic
- The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks - Or really any of his books... they are sure to pull tears and laughs alike from any hopeless romantic
- By Your Side by Kasie West - Her books are quick and sweet and pleasantly predictable, but it's about the journey not the destination, right?
- A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J Maas - This whole series is borderline too much for my clean definition, but the love story that thread throughout meant I had to include it here.
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han - I've only gotten through this first book of the series, but it was adorable and reminded me of all the sweet rom-coms of high school
- Anna & the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins - If you haven't read this one, and you are interested in this list, do yourself a favor and get it right away... it's just so adorable.
- Anne of Avonlea by LM Montgomery - The whole series is so refreshing, but this one has the sweetest development of Anne and Gil's relationship, it's sure to make your heart sing.
- Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell - Well, of course, this classic needs to be on here... the movie, and the book... both are so iconic for the strong woman who just cannot allow herself to be loved...
- The Selection by Kiera Cass - This series is so similar to the Bachelor, and let's be honest, there is a big audience that watches that for the crazy minute chance that love will actually bloom... and to make fun of the crazy...
- Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella - Another series that has been around for a while, and yet is too fun of a read to ignore.
- The Princess Bride by William Goldman - I mean seriously, do I need to explain this? The movie is the ultimate chick-flick that even guys can stomach... of course you need to read it!
- The Painter's Daughter by Julie Klassen - Julie Klassen has a way of creating historical fiction that is full of romance that any Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty fan will appreciate.
- The Winner's Curse by Marie Rutkowski - This is series is full of action and plotting, and yet the romance that flows as an undercurrent is a powerful force.
In case you couldn't guess, I'm a sucker for a good love story, but the characters have to be well developed, and insta-love is a trope I struggle with completely. Only in the classics will I allow it... and then only sometimes.
Be honest with me, are you a hopeless romantic when it comes to stories? Do you hate the love stories?
I had my doubts about Anna and the French Kiss, because I don't usually go for something that sickeningly sweet, but it was tons of fun! I get why everyone raves about it now.
ReplyDeleteyeah I go back and forth on the love story contemporary stories, but sometimes they are perfect, and you're right it wasn't overly sweet - more fun
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