It's Romance Week on Goodreads

Posted by Cybil on February 6, 2017

Romance Week brought to you by the latest book in Helen Hardt's Steel Brothers Saga, Burn.

It's time for love stories, sweet 'meet cute' tales, steamy guilty-pleasure reads, and favorite heartfelt novels. Yes, it's time for the Goodreads Romance Week.

All week we will be bringing you the best in romance leading up to Valentine's Day, including top romance authors (we're talking J.R. Ward, Nalini Singh, Kristen Ashley, and many more) writing 14-word love stories! Check out their very short (and very clever) stories below.

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Visit your favorite author's Goodreads page for their Romance Week updates and follow along on social media using #RomanceWeek.



14-Word Love Stories From Goodreads Top Romance Authors

"'How can I not love you?' I said to Channing Tatum as he blushed."
J.R. Ward

"Mistaken text. Not mistake, but fate. It was you. When we met I knew."
Katy Evans

"Courtesan spy and celibate warrior priest save realm, fall in love. Oops, goodbye celibacy!"
Jacqueline Carey


"She was a woman he couldn't claim. He was a man she couldn't tame."
Brenda Jackson

"An altar-dumped groom tricks his best man and worst enemy into honeymooning together."
Damon Suede

"Blind date to forever: Glances, smiles, holy-forearms, killer-legs, laughter, lips, hands, beds, walls…love."
Emma Chase


"She rescued a wounded wolf…and woke to a man. He smiled. She fell."
Nalini Singh

"See him. Laughter. Conversation. Butterflies. Kisses. Floating. Merging. Terror. Falling. Held. Courage. Forever lifemate."
Christine Feehan



"They met at 17, fell in love. Married at 21, lived happily ever after."
Karen Rose

"The heart drawn on the paper coffee cup that I held until it cooled."
C.S. Pacat



"Black eye. He moved to her, cautious. She looked to him. He was lost."
Kristen Ashley

"Violet shed her rights, Viggo shed his—for what use was freedom without love?"
Bella Forrest

"Every day
Same train
Empty seat
He sits
We talk
We miss our stop."
Kylie Scott

Tell us what you're reading in observance of Romance Week!

Burn

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message 401: by Teresa (new)

Teresa Montenelto I'm currently reading 'After You' by Jojo Moyes, the sequel to 'Me Before You' - the best romance book I've ever read.


message 402: by Debi (new)

Debi Sexton I am reading "Blood and Fire" by Shannon McKenna


message 403: by Mohammed (new)

Mohammed Nasir መኖር ደግ ነው።


message 404: by Cassia (last edited Feb 12, 2017 01:14PM) (new)

Cassia Maria wrote: "Is this really necessary? Why not devote a week to something other than "steamy romance" books. Some of us on here are only 12 and don't read romance, much less ones that are innapropriate. How about maybe just "love week" about general love- it can be motherly love, romantic love, whatever."

I agree that some books on the list are not appropriate for minors and "love week" would be ideal. But if I may, based on your suggestion I found in the list below some books that may suit and can be read this week.
Https://www.goodreads.com/genres/moth...
Https://www.goodreads.com/genres/chri...

Please suggest some reading for this week.


message 405: by Janice (last edited Feb 12, 2017 01:40PM) (new)

Janice I have been reading Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunter series from the beginning for the 3rd time! Currently on The Guardian Sherrilyn Kenyon


message 406: by Mrs. Gary Oldman (new)

Mrs. Gary Oldman Sophie wrote: "I´m actually needing a good romance novel... one that stick to you forever"

What genre of romance? PN? Swashbuckling? Contemporary?

MY FAVS: Kristen Ashley, Mariana Zapata, Penny Reid, Kresley Cole, Tessa Bailey, Aurora Rose Reynolds, Shay Savage, Suzanne Wright, Darynda Jones...


message 407: by Mandira (new)

Mandira Popat Liza in the library wrote: "I'm currently reading Fifty shades darker"
Only gets worse.


message 408: by Tiffanie (new)

Tiffanie Love Walked In Not romance really, but full of love!


message 409: by Bo (new)

Bo I just finished My Soul Belongs to You (Soul Mates Book 2) by C. L. Hunter


message 410: by Brenda (new)

Brenda Finished re-reading the first 3 Ice Planet BarbariansBarbarian Lover Barbarian AlienIce Planet Barbarians: The Complete Serial


message 411: by Maxi (new)

Maxi Bolongaita Sam wrote: "My suggestion for a Valentine's Day read: The Necrophiliac"

I thought you were being sarcastic, but I checked it out and it looks sexy AF. Thanks for the recommendation!


message 412: by Jess (new)

Jess 5 to 1 is the best not-so-romance I've read!


message 413: by Jessie (new)

Jessie The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith.


message 414: by Momal (new)

Momal La Puchina wrote: "My suggestion: Me Before You"

Seriously? Huh!


message 415: by Eviana (new)

Eviana I want some lovey-dovey ya story so I'm currently reading Flipped. I read Eleanor & Park last year. Both are brilliant books!


Districtofdivergents My top ten books with Romance in it (this rating isn't for the story it self but for the rommance in the book

1. If I stay
2. The fault in our stars
3. A thousand pieces of you
4. all fall down
5. The hunger games
6. Divergent
7. City of Bones
8. Opal Plumstead
9. Carve The Mark
10. Switched


message 417: by Renata (new)

Renata W Müller I am currently reading "The hating game"


message 418: by Lauren (new)

Lauren Tancock I'm a little sad not to see any of the McCloud Brothers on this list! They're the best.


message 419: by Carolina (last edited Feb 13, 2017 07:56AM) (new)

Carolina Carter Under the Legend by Carolina Carter

“She knew she was falling for him. And she knew he might kill her.” That’s the 14-word version of my first novel, Under the Legend!


message 420: by Ushna (last edited Feb 13, 2017 08:28AM) (new)


message 421: by Celi (new)

Celi I'm currently reading Mists of the Serengeti and it's so beautiful and heart-wrenching. <3


message 422: by Viktoria (new)

Viktoria Adelaide wrote: "I'm surprised Penny Reid isn't on any of these lists. She's a great romance writer!"

"Beard Science" was my favorite book of 2016.


message 423: by Tippy (new)

Tippy Childers I'm currently reading "Last Chance at Love" by Gwynne Forster.


message 424: by JM (new)

JM loving these 14-word love stories....I can see why these people are paid to write! :)


message 425: by Antonella (new)

Antonella Vanessa wrote: "Viktoria wrote: "Adelaide wrote: "I'm surprised Penny Reid isn't on any of these lists. She's a great romance writer!"

"Beard Science" was my favorite book of 2016."

I agree. I loved Beard Scienc..."


Cletus ❤❤❤


message 426: by Jullveig (new)

Jullveig I suggest The princess Bride, it is a wonder for me


message 427: by Haley Isabella (new)

Haley Isabella  BellaTheBibliophile Draven wrote: "For Romance Week, I'll be reading Say What You Will by Cammie McGovern and The Statistical Probability of Love at First iIght by Jennifer E. Smith."

I'm currently reading The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight too :D


message 428: by Jessie the (new)

Jessie the Librarian Elyse wrote: "Not big into straight romance novels. I'm reading Throne of Glass!"
You should read her "A court of thorns and roses" series. good gritty romance book :)


message 429: by Sarah (new)

Sarah Mwanamali wrote: "Out of the Blue by Josh Lanyon soon. Also will there be a mystery week?"

Ooh yes can there be!


message 430: by Annskie (new)

Annskie Balatbat I just finished Rock Chick Reawakening by KA and it sealed my love for Daisy and Marcus. Can't get enough of them, I'm rereading it now.


message 431: by Parvathy (new)

Parvathy Natalia wrote: "Sparrow Romance Novels aren't really my cup of tea, yet I liked this one damn much."

hey Natalia, have you read Lux series yet? Trust me it's gonna blow you off your mind, considering you liked Sparrow.


message 432: by Maisha (new)

Maisha Mahmud love reading romance where alpha male claim his love like fifty shade darker, this man, everything for her, ugly love.


message 433: by Omar (new)

Omar Sapry just finished "Beware of Pity"

so good


message 434: by Antonella (new)

Antonella Licciardi I have just finished Lady of the Eternal City by Julia Quinn. fantastic and completely satisfying in this final book of four...


message 435: by Anubhav (new)

Anubhav <3 Love is the Force ^_^


message 436: by Yuna (last edited Feb 14, 2017 03:22AM) (new)

Yuna  Ahn CinderScarletCressWinter These are the books (click left) I loved the the Lunar Chronicles series by Merissa Meyer. If you like romance in different perspectives with a tinge of fantasy and fairy tale you will love it!


message 437: by Isabella (new)

Isabella Liza in the library wrote: "I'm currently reading Fifty shades darker"

I am reading it too! How far are you in the book?


message 438: by Bigbooknut (new)

Bigbooknut Rheanne wrote: ""Lucas", a humble hunk in this steamy, dramatic, and warming YA. Might have to re-read this week Lucas"

Looks interesting. Thanks for the recommendation, Rheanne. :)


message 439: by Bigbooknut (new)

Bigbooknut Carolina wrote: "Under the Legend by Carolina Carter

“She knew she was falling for him. And she knew he might kill her.” That’s the 14-word version of my first novel, Under the Legend!"


Intriguing 14 word synopsis. Added it to my TBR list. :)


message 440: by Bigbooknut (new)

Bigbooknut Annskie wrote: "I just finished Rock Chick Reawakening by KA and it sealed my love for Daisy and Marcus. Can't get enough of them, I'm rereading it now."

Yes! Great read. I'll be rereading it soon myself.


message 441: by Nariman (new)

Nariman Aboelkhier I'm currently reading Me before you and I like it ❤


message 442: by Nita (new)

Nita Eyster For the 5th time (yes, they are REALLY that good): Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley and Katharine Ashe's: My Lady, My Lord. Both are "must read in one sitting" books.


message 443: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne I'd read CS Pascat now, good one. I'm reading Eloisa James only because I saw her on Sunday Morning show.


message 444: by D.C. (new)

D.C. Triana Liza in the library wrote: "I'm currently reading Fifty shades darker"

Me too Liza. :0)


message 445: by Patrice (new)

Patrice I'm reading Awaken


message 446: by Lori (new)

Lori I just read Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan......seriously need some way to rate these books in order of sweet to hot tamale. This was a seriously dark and twisted tale. The way the men talked to women and thought about women was absolutely disgusting. It was listed in the top 100 books so I thought I would give it a try. Oh well. It was an experience.


message 447: by Kayden (new)

Kayden lax anything will do


message 448: by Ruby kathryn (new)

Ruby kathryn My romantic picks are The Abundance in Katherines and Eleanor and Park.


message 449: by Rae (new)

Rae Emily Just Emily*~* wrote: "The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern it a BEAUTIFUL story of imagery, PLUS a sweet love story all in one.
My favorite."



One of my top favorite books of ALL Time!!!! sooo beautifully written, I cannot wait until she writes another book!!!!! (if she ever does) !!!!


message 450: by Charlotte (new)

Charlotte Sioen Just read P.S. I Love You and hated it, reading We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Jackson to compensate.


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