Best Romance Books to Read and Gift
The magical feeling of true Love makes everything look brighter and better. In this post I will share some of the Best romance novels to read and gift that are not only must reads but also perfect as gifts to everyone on your list. Give these Best Romance Books as gifts to someone you love and as gifts to a romance lover. From emotional romances that are true tearjerkers to sensual romances that will have your heart thumping to historical romance classics that are evergreen and have stood the test of time to romantic suspense that have the thrill of danger added to the epic happy endings for our love birds, this list will keep growing as new top romances get released. So, bookmark this page and return often to get the best recommendations for reading as well as gifting. All the below romance books featured are Njkinny favourites and highly recommended. Read the Best Romance Books to Read and Gift below because love is always right and magical!
Best Romance Books to Read and Gift
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
No Best romance books to read and gift list is complete without mentioning Jane Austen’s fabulous romances that include this evergreen love story that has influenced and entertained generations of romance lovers. Perfect gifts for teenage girls, your girlfriend, female friend as well as all romance lovers, this romance that features the broody Mr. Darcy who against his wishes falls for the spunky Elizabeth Bennett is not-to-be-missed. Full of witty banter, a meddling mother, five unmarried sisters and one eligible bachelor, this book is a must read classic that is a book worth reading before you die. In this edition of the book, apart from the gorgeous cover and illustrations, plan a fancy tea party or book club gathering with recipes for sweet confections and pastries. From beautiful petit fours and delicate sugar and spice cake, to Linzer tarts and French macaroons. Bring your friends and family together with a good meal and a good book.
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You will also love these must-read and gift worthy classic romances:
- Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
- Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
- North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
- Far From the Maddening Crowd by Thomas Hardy
- Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
- Emma by Jane Austen
- Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
A stellar debut romance and one of the most famous Cecelia Ahern books that rocked the bestseller charts and went on to become a super hit movie, this tearjerker romance featuring a couple whose idyllic life falls apart when Gary dies suddenly. This is the heartwarming and memorable story of a husband who becomes the guardian angel for his wife from beyond the grave. With a series of letters, he carefully and lovingly brings his heartbroken wife back to life and gives her the strength she needs to cope. A must read for all romance lovers, this book is a great gift to give someone you love, your wife, husband, girlfriend, boyfriend. One of the most beautiful books to give as gifts, don’t miss reading it too.
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Me Before You by Jojo Moyes
This heartbreaking love story made Jojo Moyes a household name and is one of the best Jojo Moyes books. Perfect gift to give all romance lovers, don’t miss experiencing a love that empowers, shatters and then leaves a permanent mark on our hearts. Two broken people come together to create magic in this book.
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Also checkout the other two books in the Me Before You Trilogy:
After You by Jojo Moyes
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Still Me by Jojo Moyes
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Also don’t miss these lovely romances by Jojo Moyes:
Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks
If you are looking for heartfelt, memorable romances that will have you shedding tears of heartbreak and then sighing in happiness as you experience the many facets of true love then Nicholas Sparks’ romance books are your go to stop. While all his books are stellar and having read each one of them, I am still to find one that I don’t love, I have a special place for “Message in a Bottle”. This was my first Nicholas Sparks book that hooked me to his storytelling. A hauntingly enchanting tale of second chances and destiny that bring true love to two people through a message found in a bottle on a beach! Get your tissues ready because you will never be the same after reading this magical romance. Perfect gift for all romance lovers, his romances are the best romance books to read and gift. Wow your loved ones with this heartwarming romance book and don’t forget to read it yourself too!
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Also Read my Reviews of some of his books that I absolutely loved:
- Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks Review
- Book Review: The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
- Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks Review
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
John Green’s books are life changing. The emotions they evoke is an experience that is both enlightening and memorable. This fabulous YA romance is the story of two teenagers battling cancer who fall for each other and what follows is a love story that has won over millions of hearts and is still winning them. A book perfect for every age group, this is a gift that will definitely earn you browny points with every romance lover on your list. Go read it and gift it today!
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- Also read my Book Review of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Wish I Could Tell You by Durjoy Datta
Durjoy Datta’s romance books are heartfelt, engaging and totally memorable. Wish I Could Tell You is the latest romance where two broken souls find that they fit together perfectly. A beautiful insight into complicated Indian relationships, this love story is a perfect gift for romance lovers.
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Also Read:
- Book Review: Hold My Hand by Durjoy Datta
- 6 Best Hot Romance Novels by Indian Authors
- Best Indian Romance Novels of 2020
You will also love reading and gifting these Best Indian Romance Books:
Twilight Saga by Stephenie Meyer
A human teenager falls in love with a teenage vampire in this fantasy series that was Stephenie Meyer’s debut series. An instant bestseller that bagged awards left, right and center after its publication, teenage and adult readers all over the world fell in love with this sweeping tale of vampires, humans and shapeshifters. Perfect gifts for teenagers, YA, and fantasy lovers, this paranormal romance series features the memorable love between the swoon worthy vampire, Edward and human, Bella. This book and the whole series is never a miss when thinking of book gifts.
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Love Story by Erich Segal
When one thinks of reading and gifting a memorable romance, this classic love story is among the first that come to mind. Erich Segal’s evergreen romance that has influenced, entertained and been loved by readers ever since its publication in 1970, this one is a must-read and amazing gift for all readers with a romantic heart.
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Also Read these recommended romance books:
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before Series by Jenny Han
Lara Jean is a romantic and writes letters to every boy she has a crush on. Her life changes when these hidden letters get mailed to all the boy’s she has ever loved!
A funny, realistic, heartfelt and memorable YA romance series about a normal teenage girl and her everyday struggles, this romance series is perfect for all Young Adult, teenage romance lovers, and romantic comedy lovers. Once you start you won’t be able to stop so it’s better to buy all the three books at once and binge read them!
Made into super hit movies, these are the perfect gift for any romantic – this boxset contains all three Lara Jean paperback novels:
- To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
- PS I Still Love You
- Always and Forever, Lara Jean
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You will also love these must-read YA romances:
- Dear Ava by Ilsa Madden Mills
- Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
- Shatter Me Book Series by Tahereh Mafi
- Hate Notes by Gracie Graham
- The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles
- Playing with Fire by LJ Shen
- Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell
- Belladonna by Adalyn Grace
- All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
- The Girl in the Love Song by Emma Scott
- Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott
- Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon
- Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
- The Universe is also a Star by Nicola Yoon
- Call It What You Want by Brigid Kemmerer
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang is a romance unlike any I have ever read. My life stopped while I read this romance. This book had me enchanted throughout and there is nothing that I didn’t like about this soulful romance. Stella is Autistic and while super genius in Maths, she woefully lacks social skills and so at thirty, her dating life is conspicuously uneventful. Her life changes when she hires Michael, a sought after escort to teach her the nuances and social skills required for dating successfully. The lessons that follow bring Stella and Michael closer.
A perfect gift for all romantics above the age of eighteen, don’t miss this amazing debut romance that will make a permanent place in your heart!
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Also Read and Gift these must read Bestselling Romance Books:
- The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
- The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
- It Only Happens in the Movies by Holly Bourne
- Twice Shy by Sarah Hogle
- Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter
- The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
- Tweet Cute by Emma Lord
- It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
- Accidentally Amy by Lynn Painter
The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev
The Bollywood Series by Sonali Dev is among my favourite books and not only are these romances memorable, heartwarming and oh so enchanting, they make for great gifts too! I have been earning browny points gifting them to my romance lover friends and loved ones. Checkout all the books in The Bollywood Series with my Reviews, favourite Quotes and their order in this post.
The Bollywood Bride is the second book in this series but all books are standalones.
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I also recommend the Jane Austen imagined romances by Sonali Dev:
- Book Review: Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev
- Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev Review
Making Faces by Amy Harmon
Making Faces by Amy Harmon is a romance that swept me off my feet. A hauntingly emotional and enchantingly beautiful love story of two people who have faced life’s ugly struggles and come out the winner,I absolutely love this Beauty and the Beast romance. Ambrose had everything. He was handsome, a sought-after athlete and had his own life planned but one accident leaves him scarred and his dreams shattered. Fern has been in love with Ambrose for as long as she can remember but she has always been invisible. This is a story of second chances, braving life’s challenges and taking a leap of faith for love. While the romance is stellar with emotions that will leave you gasping, the friendship of Fern and Bailey is the true highlight of this book. Perfect gifts for your best friend, your loved ones and all beauty and the beast trope romance lovers, this amazing book in truth is for everyone. This is a must read and one of my Top 26 favourite romance books of all time. Amy Harmon’s books are all great gifts, totally memorable and highly recommended!
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A few other Amy Harmon Romances that are total stunners:
- What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
- Infinity + One by Amy Harmon
- A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
- The Unknown Beloved by Amy Harmon
- Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon
You will also love reading and gifting these Beauty and the Beast inspired Romances:
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover is the story of a woman’s struggle to break the cycle of abuse and rise above to create a safe life not only for herself but for her child. A tearjerker, this book is not only inspiring but also one of those romance books that leave an indelible mark on a reader’s heart. With an epic ending that is not-to-be-missed, I rooted for the love stories and OMG! Swooned over the heroes. Perfect gift for all romance lovers, especially female rights supporters and those who believe in the power of true love. All of Colleen Hoover’s romance books make for splendid gifts and are total must-reads.
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Don’t miss these memorable romances by Colleen Hoover:
- Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover Review and Quotes
- Layla by Colleen Hoover Review and Quotes
- Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
- Verity by Colleen Hoover
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan
Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan is the heartwarming and uplifting story of Archer who lost his voice in a traumatic incident in his childhood, was shunned by people and lives like a recluse; and Bree who is running from her demons that left her alone in the world with anxiety attacks. This is a love story that swept me off my feet, broke my heart, had me crying me eyes out and then left me with the warm glow of true love’s magic. A not-to-be-missed romance that is one of Njkinny’s favourite books, this book is for all romantics. An emotionally rich book full of memorable quotes, this romance is unlike any that I have read and is one of the Top favourite romances of mine. While all of Mia Sheridan’s books are must reads and I am still to find one that I don’t love, this one is special and a perfect gift for your better half and all hopeless romantics on your list. A worthy entry in any Book list featuring the Best Romance Books to Read and Gift!
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You will also love these Mia Sheridan romances:
- Archer’s Voice by Mia Sheridan Review and Quotes
- The Wish Collector by Mia Sheridan Review and Quotes
- Travis by Mia Sheridan Review and Quotes
When Love Came Calling by Preeti Shenoy
A story of young love, two polar opposite people meet and fall in love but when faced with challenges, their love is tested in this Indian romance that is perfect for lovers of Indian romances. Preeti Shenoy’s romances are heartfelt, relatable and entertaining, and this one is no exception. She writes about life’s challenges, inspiring stories of characters who rise above these challenges like in “Life is what you make it“, and love stories that get their happy ending despite all odds.
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Similar romances that you will love:
Vision in White by Nora Roberts
Nora Roberts books are not only varied but also entertaining. Vision in White by Nora Roberts is the first book in the Bride Quartet series and features the memorable love story of a photographer who falls in love with a geek. But with past insecurities and a jealous ex, it will take everything these love birds have to find their happily-ever-after. The series follows four friends who have been unlucky in love but are lucky owners of a successful wedding planning business. Each book follows one friend’s romance to a happily-ever-after!
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Other gift worthy must-read romances by Nora Roberts:
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah
Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah is the debut book by the author that has been highly acclaimed ever since its release in 2019. Nominated for the “Goodreads Choice Award for Fiction (2019)”, this emotional, inspiring, and uplifting book teaches two troubled people the meaning of love and trust when a mysterious girl comes into their lives.
A magical, heartwarming story that sometimes had me shedding tears and at other times smiling like a goof, Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah is a stunning story of hope, second-chances, love, and forgiveness. Njkinny recommends this must-read book to everyone. Go read it now, gift it to your loved ones and rejoice in the power of love. This is one of the best books that I have read this year and is a proud entry in Njkinny’s List of the Best Books of 2020.
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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book, National Book Award finalist, more than two and a half years on the New York Times bestseller list. This is a memorable story of a girl who went blind when she was six and then had to flee her home with her father when Germans occupied France; and an orphan boy in Germany who is enchanted by a crude radio to ultimately become a master at building and fixing them. Both are from different worlds yet both see the harsh realities of war and then, when their paths cross, it brings forth a story that will touch your heart and leave you mesmerized!
I adored this historical novel set against the backdrop of World War II that made me fall in love with it. A must-read and a perfect gift for all historical fiction lovers, don’t miss this one!
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What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon
An Amazon Charts and Washington Post bestseller.
In an unforgettable love story, a woman’s impossible journey through the ages could change everything…
Anne Gallagher grew up enchanted by her grandfather’s stories of Ireland. Heartbroken at his death, she travels to his childhood home to spread his ashes. There, overcome with memories of the man she adored and consumed by a history she never knew, she is pulled into another time to the Ireland of 1921. On the brink of war, this is where she finds love and solace in the arms of a doctor. Caught between history and her heart, what will Anne do? Is she willing to forego her life as she knew it for a life in an unknown time but with a man she loves?
A magical story that will have you falling in love, this absolutely splendid time travel romance is a must read and perfect gift for all romance lovers!
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Rock Hard by Nalini Singh
A woman who is haunted by her past so much so that fear is her constant companion. A wealthy and dangerously handsome businessman who is every woman’s dream catch. What happens when he becomes her boss and a mouse butts heads with a T-Rex? Sensual, emotional, spicy and a magical story of true love, this enchanting romance had me glued to my seat and left me sighing in pure bliss. A modern Beauty and the Beast style romance that will win your heart, this book is the second installment in Nalini Singh’s bestselling contemporary romance, “Rock Kiss” Series. Perfect gift for your beloved, this book is an uplifting story of second chances, braving our fears, and taking strength from love. Must-read!
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Other Nalini Singh Romances that I loved and highly recommend:
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