Here Is the Book You Need to Read This Valentine’s Day Season

It's the season of love! In other words, it's the perfect time to pull out your favorite romance novels—or start a new one.

The beautiful thing about the romance genre is its so expansive. Everyone has their own ideal of love. Maybe, your fantasy is to date the star hockey player, or you swoon over the thought of a fairy prince sweeping you off your feet.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, we've gathered some of our best recommendations, based on a few of these tropes. Discover them below.

I need that old-fashion loved (because modern romance is disappointing)

The age of dating apps and situationships have ruined many people's view of romance. Can we please bring back the age of courting the girl you like and devoting your life to her? Thankfully, historical fiction gives us exactly what we need to live our viscountess dreams.

• Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn
• An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole
• Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti
• Someone to Love by Mary Balogh
• Tempest by Beverly Jenkins
• A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

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My dream is to become a WAG

A sports game is like eye candy. To see a man in his peak masculinity, fighting to be the best on the field, can instantly make the heart pound. Oh, and don't even get started on the thought of him winning the championship trophy and still dreaming of you.

• Dream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey
• Spiral by Bal Khabra
• The Favorites by Layne Fargo
• Mile High by Liz Tomforde
• Cross the Line by Simone Soltani
• The Fake Boyfriend Fiasco by Talia Hibbert

Why would I want a human when I can have aliens, vampires and demons?

Ugh, humans are totally overrated. But a guy with horns and fangs—and he's above seven feet tall? Sadly, you probably can only find him on another planet (or when his kind invades Earth). But when they finally meet a human girl, they'll never be the same.

• Bride by Ali Hazelwood
• Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon
• I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend by Jessica Cage
• Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett
• The Orc and the Innkeeper by Cora Crane

The darker the romance, the better the storyline

No judgment. There's an edge to a guy who is a mafia boss. Or, maybe, you guys have the kind of relationship where being rude to each other is acceptable. The budding dark romance genre will offer everything you wanted for your most devious desires.

• Lights Out by Navessa Allen
• Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
• Hooked by Emily McIntire
• Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
• Insatiable by Leigh Rivers

Falling in love is better on vacation

Almost everyone has daydreamed about going on a getaway, only to have a meet-cute with a super attractive person. Plus, the beautiful vacation views make everything more romantic. Don't forget the part where you fall deeply in love—and you get to bring your new relationship home forever.

• The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
• People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
• The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
• The Layover by Laci Waldon
• You, With a View by Jessica Joyce

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Dragons, faeries and the royal court must be involved

Here at Sweety High, we'll be the first to tell you we're bored of living in the bounds of human life. We'd much prefer to escape into a world with mythological creatures. And the only thing that could make it better is if we the rulers of the kingdom.

• Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
• Lightlark by Alex Aster
• Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
• The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
• Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
• Immortal Dark by Tigest Irma
• The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

I'm living my best cottagecore life

In the hustle and bustle of daily life, you just need to relax in an adorable cottage away from society. Cozy fantasies will help you realize what you've been missing with light magic, fluffy interactions and a steamy romance.

• Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
• The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
• The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
• The House Witch by Delemhach

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