Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to get in the spirit than with the perfect romance novels? Those overwhelming mushy and sappy feel-good reads will leave you more excited than ever for the love-filled day.
I have compiled a list of my favorite romance novels. They vary from sweet to spicy and have a vast array of tropes. There is a romance novel for everyone. Pick your choice, cozy up, and prepare to celebrate the season of love!
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
This romance novel was one I read over two years ago. I can still say that it sits with me, and I think about it consistently. The writing leaves you constantly questioning what is going to happen next. The characters are well-rounded and fully developed. When I read Archer’s Voice, I felt transported into another realm. The world around me vanished as I was no longer in my bedroom reading but in Pelion, Maine. The main characters in this novel feel like the epitome of true love, which is why I have chosen to add it to this Valentine’s Day list.
Archer’s Voice is a contemporary romance novel. In this story, we follow Bree Prescott and Archer Hale, two people struggling in their ways. Archer Hale is a shy, introverted man whom his hometown of Pelion, Maine, chooses to ignore. Bree Prescott is new to the town and determined to understand the mystery of Archer Hale. However, Bree has some secrets of her own. Watching these two find their way back into living their lives is beautiful. They learn the importance of surviving on their own and helping each other learn to grow and trust.
Things I Wanted To Say: But Never Did by Monica Murphy
If you are hunting for something with more angst and spice, look no further. Monica Murphy delivers the perfect mix of both in Things I Wanted to Say: But Never Did. This novel is a great choice if you love the enemies-to-lovers trope with a touch of blackmail.
It follows Whit and Summer, who have connected pasts from their parents. This connection has caused Whit to hate Summer and make it his mission to ruin her life. So when Summer shows up her senior year at the Prep school his family happens to own…he can’t pass up this opportunity. Whit finds himself one night in Summer’s room after an evening of wild events. He stumbles across her journal, which holds many deep and dark secrets, deciding to keep it for blackmail. What starts as typical bullying and making her the outcast quickly turns into an even more hate-filled relationship and a budding romance that neither of them saw coming.
Indigo Ridge by Devney Perry
One trope I always find myself crawling back to is a small-town romance. The cozy atmosphere that wraps you up in a small-town romance is one of my favorite feelings. However, Devney Perry takes that trope and twists it with a mystery that leaves you guessing the entire book. Indigo Ridge is the start of a six-book series and quickly became one of my favorite series to date.
This story follows Winslow Covington, the new police chief, in Quincy, Montana. Things are not starting easy for Winslow when she realizes that the town only sees her as an outsider who got her position due to her grandfather being the town mayor. Winslow’s first night in Quincy consists of a hot one-night stand with the striking and confident Griffin. After their steamy night together, reality hits when a young woman is found dead on Griffin’s property. We learn that this tragedy is nothing new for the small town. Over the past decade, there have been seven suicides. Winslow believes there is more to the story, and these suicides may be murders instead. While her new relationship blooms with Griffin, Winslow must prove herself to the town and solve this mystery.
This was written by our contributing writer, Hannah Martin.
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