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Books to Fall in Love With 2016

Valentine's Day (Books To Fall in Love With)

Books to Fall in Love With 2016

Congratulations to the five winners of our Valentine's Day contest! These readers received a copy of each of our six featured books and some delicious Ghirardelli chocolate. Those who entered had the option of responding to the question “Who is your all-time literary crush?” which many of you answered, much to our delight. We had so much fun compiling your top 10 “Literary Loves and Lusts,” which you can see below. Many thanks to all who participated!

This year's featured Valentine’s Day titles are:

  • ANYTHING FOR YOU: A Blue Heron Novel, by Kristan Higgins
  • THE ARRANGEMENT by Ashley Warlick
  • A GIRL’S GUIDE TO MOVING ON by Debbie Macomber
  • NO BAGGAGE: A Minimalist Tale of Love and Wandering, by Clara Bensen
  • POSSESSED BY PASSION by Brenda Jackson
  • WICKED SEXY LIAR by Christina Lauren

Winners

Allison from Primm Springs, TN
Cori from Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Dorothy from Bethesda, MD
Melissa from Lake Forest Park, WA
Peggy from Georgetown, TX
 
The Top 10 Literary Loves and Lusts:
1. Jamie Fraser from the Outlander series
2. Atticus Finch from TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
3. Mr. Darcy from PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
4. Mr. Rochester from JANE EYRE
5. Rhett Butler from GONE WITH THE WIND
6. Joe Morelli from the Stephanie Plum series
7. Heathcliff from WUTHERING HEIGHTS
8. Sherlock Holmes from the Sherlock Holmes series
9. Noah Calhoun from THE NOTEBOOK
10. Gilbert Blythe from the Anne of Green Gables series
 
 
Anything for You: A Blue Heron Novel by Kristan Higgins - Romance


For 10 years, Connor O'Rourke has been waiting for Jessica Dunn to take their on-again, off-again relationship public, and he thinks the time has come. When he pops the question, however, her answer is a fond but firm no. If it ain't broke, why fix it? What she and Connor have is perfect: friends with an excellent benefits package. Besides, with her difficult past (and reputation), she's positive married life isn't for her. But this time, Connor says it's all or nothing. If she doesn't want to marry him, he'll find someone who does.

The Arrangement by Ashley Warlick - Historical Fiction


Los Angeles, 1934. Mary Frances is young, restlessly married, and returning from her first sojourn in France. She is hungry, and not just for food: she wants Tim, her husband Al’s charming friend, who encourages her writing and seems to understand her better than anyone. After a night’s transgression, it’s only a matter of time before Mary Frances claims what she truly desires, plunging all three of them into a tangled triangle of affection that will have far-reaching effects on their families, their careers and their lives.

A Girl's Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber - Romance


When Nichole discovers that her husband, Jake, has been unfaithful, the illusion of her perfect life is shattered. Then she meets Rocco, a dedicated father and thoughtful friend. But just as their relationship begins to blossom, Jake wagers everything on winning Nichole back --- including their son Owen’s happiness. Leanne has quietly ignored her husband’s cheating for decades, but is jolted into action by the echo of Nichole’s all-too-familiar crisis. She finds it difficult to resist the overtures of Nikolai, a charming baker from Ukraine, until an unexpected tragedy tests her commitments. 

No Baggage: A Minimalist Tale of Love and Wandering by Clara Bensen - Travel/Memoir


Newly recovered from a quarter-life meltdown, Clara Bensen decided to test her comeback by signing up for an online dating account. She never expected to meet Jeff, a wildly energetic university professor with a reputation for bucking convention. They barely know each other’s last names when they agree to set out on a risky travel experiment spanning eight countries and three weeks. The catch? No hotel reservations, no plans, and best of all, no baggage.

Possessed by Passion by Brenda Jackson - Romance


Burned-by-love architect Hunter McKay came home to Phoenix to open her own firm, not rekindle her fleeting high school romance with playboy Tyson Steele. But when she runs into the sexy surgeon at a nightclub --- and he unleashes that legendary Steele charm --- Hunter fears she's headed straight for heartbreak once again. Tyson hasn't forgotten the one who got away. A weeklong fling should be just enough to get the sultry beauty out of his system for good, even if he has to let Hunter set the ground rules. But the rules are suddenly changing for the no-strings bachelor.

Wicked Sexy Liar by Christina Lauren - Romance


When three besties meet three hot guys in Vegas, anything could --- and does --- happen. Moving from college into the real world has never been so crazy...or fun. Let the Wild Seasons begin. The romance heats up between Mia's ex-boyfriend, Luke and Lorelei's roommate, London, in this raucous conclusion to the Wild Seasons series.