Meet-cutes, great banter, grand gestures and frustratingly spicy tension—all features of great romance books. This Valentine’s Day, buy your book-loving partner a great romance novel. The Bombay Circle Press has curated a list of great books to gift your girlfriend or boyfriend on the most romantic day of the year (or your best friend if you’re celebrating Galentines).
Finding Love: All will be well when the tulips bloom
This heartwarming story follows two best friends, Kate and Sam, and their romances with Henry, a kind nurse and Arty, the cheeky car park attendant. But Kate’s mother is put in a medically induced coma and the ghosts of her past may be a threat to all they have found. C. L. Peache’s contemporary romance is also a domestic story of loss and familial bonds beyond blood, and is a perfect gift for a partner or friend.
This friends-to-lovers romance is equal parts funny and sweet. Poppy and Alex met over a decade ago and are sure they’d never get along. Ten years later they’ve been on a trip to a new far-flung locale every year since they met. But this may all be ending after it all goes wrong. Two years after what seems like an unfixable crack in their friendship, they decide to go on one last trip together. This Emily Henry novel is sure to have you and your partner planning a trip by the time you’re halfway through.
If your loved one is a fan of science fiction, this romance across universes may be perfect for them. In this fantastical romance by Hope Bollinger, Sonja and Jonas both think they’ve been stood up after a long online talking stage. But when a video call shows they are in fact at the same place at the same time, they realise something beyond their understanding may be standing in their way.
This Jane Austen classic is one of the most iconic love stories for a reason. A witty, forever relatable protagonist and complex love interest make an eternally appealing novel. A beautiful edition of this book with a bouquet of flowers is sure to make any classic literature fan’s day. Bonus points if date night is spent watching one of the film adaptations!
Chloe Cameron’s Guide To Accidentally Dating A Rockstar
A one-night stand with world-famous rockstar Luke Waters seems like just a blip in Chloe’s otherwise normal life until she realises she’s pregnant with his child. To her surprise, he wants to be involved leading her to join his band on tour so they can figure things out before the baby is born. But her plan to be platonic co-parents turns out to be much harder than anticipated the more time she spends with him. This contemporary rockstar romance by Danielle Hays is the perfect gift for fans of drama, humour and romance.
These romantic books make perfect gifts for Valentine’s day. For more recommendations for all occasions, keep an eye on The Bombay Circle Press’ bulletin.