Taylor Swift is one of the few artists that can be played at any time during the Valentine’s Day season. She writes about falling in love, loneliness, heartbreak, friendships, and identity. If you feel a connection to Taylor’s lyrics and are looking for a novel to make you feel the same way her music does, then this list is for you.
“Sad Beautiful Tragic” & All Your Perfects by Colleen Hoover
This wouldn’t be a romance list without Colleen Hoover, and this book is a gem of hers that isn’t as popular as her other titles. All Your Perfects follows a couple in two separate timelines, when they first meet and years later when they are married. The story gives you the chance to fall in love and fall apart all at the same time by taking you inside a complex marriage full of love, but it is hanging on by a thread. Every step forward becomes a few steps back and you will be right there with them the entire time.
“Right Where You Left Me” & The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V. E. Schwab
The story of Addie LaRue follows a young girl willing to make any sacrifice to live her life freely, but what happens when you suddenly become a fleeting memory for everyone you pass by? This book falls under the fantasy and historical fiction genres, but it’s impossible to ignore Addie’s yearning for love that is always somehow left behind. This book is for the hopeless romantics feeling a little lonely this Valentine’s Day.
“Betty” & The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
For all the YA readers out there, The Summer I Turned Pretty is a perfect example of the love triangle Taylor sings about in Betty. The book follows a teenager named Belly as she navigates family, friendship, and heartbreak in her summer home while making a lot of mistakes she will later face the consequences of.
“Gold Rush” & The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo paints a picture of Hollywood in the ’50s through the lens of a woman struggling with her sexual identity and her need for societal acceptance. This book takes us on the journey of Hollywood A-lister Evelyn Hugo as she makes her way through seven husbands, each with a different purpose. Evelyn has the heart of everyone she meets, but that doesn’t stop her from getting exploited for fame by those around her.
“The Lakes” & Iditarod Nights by Cindy Hiday
If you’re looking for an instant spark romance, Iditarod Nights is perfect for you. After troubling circumstances, Claire escapes to Alaska and meets Dillon, a man who is also running away from his past. This book gives you the chance to be a part of their journey making it through the Alaskan wilderness with their sled dogs as they grow closer while also trying to survive.
Written by Maya Karkabi.