Top 10 Romantic Books

Romeo and Juliet:
Written by William Shakespeare this is a romantic book that revolves round the lives of the two madly in love with each other. This is a romantic tragedy that concerns the life of the two – Romeo and Juliet. It is believed to be the most well known of the Shakespearean plays and one of the victorious books that gained him immense recognition. This is an extraordinary piece of work by Shakespeare. Although the story is not a new work but the way he described the characters in the play proved it to be a success. The elaborate dialogues and the story so beautifully written are all the reasons for its popularity. Besides one can get a clear picture before your eyes while reading this book. The story involves love and passion between two lovers. It is a story that brings a misunderstanding between the two and they finally take their own lives.

The Notebook:
A romantic book by Nicholas Sparks this is a book that has the element of romance described in the most interesting manner. The story begins with an elderly man named Noah who is with Allie an elderly woman and he reads a love story from his notebook to her. This lady is his wife and is suffering from Alzheimer's. It was the time when her sickness was not yet made all right that she wrote a love story and shared it with the elderly man Noah that was written inside the notebook. She handed over the book to him requesting him to read it to her and keeping him well informed. Since the parents are against their relationship they get separated. While Allie is sent by her parents to New York to join the university Noah goes for a war. Noah is disappointed with the separation and begins to write letters to his loved one Allie. Allie then becomes a nurse in the place of the war and takes care of the wounded soldiers. During that time she comes across Hammond Jr and after getting to know him and spending sometime with him she is ready to marry him. Since they belong to the same social class the parents are happy in their reunion. In the end it is believed that Noah dies in the war.

Gone with the Wind:
This is an American novel that was written in the published in the year 1936. The romantic book even won a Pulitzer Prize in the year 1937. The book deals with the experiences and situations that Scarlett O'Hara faces when she in the company of her family, friends, lovers and enemies. The romantic book begins with a plantation in Georgia where you will find Scarlett O'Hara dallying about with the twin brothers named Brent and Stuart at a distant plantation. The twins inform Scarlett about the marriage of her secret lover Ashley Wilkes and the man's cousin Melanie Hamilton. This comes as shocking news for her and she is quiet for sometime and waits for their departure without even inviting them for dinner. She is disappointed at the news and gets it confirmed from her father and also later realizes that Ashley did not know of her love. She admits her love and the ending is a happy one with both the couples getting married. The book ends with Scarlett making a proclamation.

Summer of Roses:
A romantic book written by Luanne Rice has her beautifully capturing the stories in a way that makes brings out the difference in love and the family relations. The story begins with a flashback when Mara is just about to get married in her grandmother's stunning garden. There is some problem with their marriage and Mara has fear in her eyes as she approaches her groom. There is an element of love and romance in this book and this makes it an excellent book for getting into the romantic mood. Since there are a numerous threads of stories in the book you may find it a bit distracting from the other books.
Pride and Prejudice:
This is one of the most well known books by Jane Austen. The book depicts the life of the rural society and also misunderstandings that crop up between the two Elizabeth Bennet and Darcy. The novel is a romantic comedy and the novel opens with the lines —"It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife." This is a unique way of letting the reader know the relation between a man and woman. The book describes the feeling of love and romance and is simply perfect to be read at anytime for pleasure. So just get your book and have a fantastic time reading this romantic book.

Whitney, My Love:
This is a romantic novel written by Judith McNaught and portrays the love of Whitney Stone who is the female protagonist of the book with her neighbor. Her father knows this and later on he sends her to Paris where she is brought up by her uncle and aunt and becomes the most beautiful and charming lady. It is at this time that the climax crops up when the Duke of Claymore begins to love her and insists in having her as his beautiful wife. Whitney does not accept her love and waits for the appropriate time when she will be back with her first crush, her neighbor. But later on she accepts his love for her and the Duke is all geared up to have her and is even ready to face any obstacle for her. Get this romantic book and have a delightful time reading it.
Outlander:
A romantic book by Diana Gabaldon is a historical novel with an element of suspense. This is a book that has all the adventure, romance and history and you are sure to find it interesting the very first time you read it. The book is also a science fiction that portrays the characters in a very unique manner. Claire is taken back to the 18 th century in a mystifying look with her life and husband that is coming towards the 20 th century. Claire is a nurse who becomes one with her husband in Scotland while they are away for a second honeymoon. The book well depicts the violence of the 18 th century and the way the events are described gives you a feeling of coming back in time. All must read this romantic book.

It had to be you:
Written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips this is a romantic book that can be read for pleasure. She is perhaps believed to be the author of romance and women's fiction. The story is about a woman who has no idea about sports takes over a football team and begins to fall in love with the most attractive coach. The book has lots of words that elaborately describe romance. Words like the sexy black mole, breasts and waits were plump and womanly and the like are words that make you feel the romance at every page you read the book. So just get all geared up to be in a romantic mood and read through this book.

The Bride:
A romantic novel by Julie Garwood is a fabulous love story between Lady Jamie and Alec Kincaid. The two are different in their language. While Jamie is English Alec is Scottish. They are both made to marry by their kings. They get to know a lot about each other while staying together. But there is a third person perhaps their enemy who comes in between their love. The plot is interesting and the book is sure to get you into the most romantic mood. Go ahead and pick up the book and have a delightful time.

Born in Ice:
This is a romantic book that beautifully describes the fascinating Irish trilogy of the Concannon sisters. This also includes the three modern women who are much devoted to their land. As the name suggests the book takes you into a world of ice and the trip is very interesting. The book greatly describes the Irish life and the love that is shared between the sisters. There is a new sub plot that is introduced later on by the author. Roberts is very good at depiction and does it through the words spoken instead of going in for the detailed description. Read this romantic book that is sure to catch your attention till the end.

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