Seeds of Love: Romance

Ah, the seeds of love! When they're planted, what will grow? Romance and true love for everyone, of course. Swoon away, fellow readers! Plant a seed, read!

Updated May 7, 2026
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Seeds of Love: Romance

Ah, the seeds of love! When they're planted, what will grow? Romance and true love for everyone, of course. Swoon away, fellow readers! Plant a seed, read!

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Pride and prejudice
Austen, Jane
Paper Book
Introduction by Anna Quindlen * Nominated as one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." So begins Pride and...
Cutie and the beast. 1
Azumi, Yuhi
Paper Book
THE FULL THREE COUNT OF LOVE Most of her friends like pretty boys, but Momoka only has eyes for Kuga- a huge pro wrestler who plays a villainous heel on TV. But in real life, this tough guy has a softer side. Momoka's fan mail touches him in ways neither of them expected! In this lighthearted...
In love : a memoir of love and loss
Bloom, Amy
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A powerful memoir of a love that leads two people to find a courageous way to part--and a woman's struggle to go forward in the face of loss--that "enriches the reader's life with urgency and gratitude" (The Washington Post) "A pleasure to...
The love stories of the Bible speak : 13 biblical lessons on romance, friendship, and faith
Bream, Shannon
Paper Book
Instant New York Times Bestseller! The Bible is full of "love" stories. But the Biblical idea of love is so much bigger than we imagine.  Love is at the heart of the Bible. From the moment Adam declared Eve "flesh of my flesh"...to the sacrificial love of Joseph for Mary...to...
The color of always : an LGBTQIA+ love anthology
Fisher, Brent
Paper Book
"Wherever you are, there is home."
My mechanical romance
Follmuth, Alexene Farol
Paper Book
Opposites attract in this nerdy YA romance from the NYT best-selling author of The Atlas Six! A Mathical Book Prize Honor Book "It's rom-com perfection."--Adiba Jaigirdar, author of The Henna Wars Bel doesn...
The neighbor favor
Forest, Kristina
Paper Book
Shy, bookish, and admittedly awkward, Lily Greene has always felt inadequate compared to the rest of her accomplished family, who strive for Black excellence. She dreams of becoming a children's book editor, but she's been frustratingly stuck in the nonfiction division for years without a promotion...
Problematic summer romance
Hazelwood, Ali
Paper Book
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! What is wrong meets what feels right in this romance set in Italy by the New York Times bestselling author of Deep End. Maya Killgore is twenty-three and still in the process of figuring out...
Somehow : thoughts on love
Lamott, Anne
Ebook
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER One of Publishers Weekly's Best Religion Books of 2024 "Anne Lamott is my Oprah." --Chicago Tribune From the bestselling author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow, a joyful celebration...
The romance rivalry
Lee, Susan
Paper Book
USA TODAY BEST SELLER! She's read every romance...except her own. "Clever and delightful; a standout in the genre." - ⭐KIRKUS STARRED REVIEW  "A must-have flirtation-via-tropes tale with all the swooning and...
My roommate is a vampire
Levine, Jenna
Paper Book
A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! A September Indie Next Pick One of Amazon's Best Romances of September One of Apple's Best Books of September True love is at stake in this charming, debut romantic comedy. Cassie Greenberg loves being an artist...
A rare find
Lowell, Joanna
Paper Book
Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR! When an aspiring archaeologist teams up with her childhood enemy for a treasure hunt, they find it impossible to bury their growing feelings, in a charming queer historical romance from the author of A Shore Thing. Elfreda...
Kissing kosher
Meltzer, Jean
Ebook
"An unflinchingly honest romance." --Kirkus, starred review From the author of THE MATZAH BALL and MR. PERFECT ON PAPER comes this hilarious and emotional rivals-to-lovers romance. Step 1: Get the secret recipe. Step 2: Don't fall in love......
No fault : a memoir of romance and divorce
Mlotek, Haley
Paper Book
One of NPR's 2025 "Books We Love" A Vogue & Vulture Best Book of the Year (So Far) "Enigmatic, opalescent, so precise." --Jia Tolentino "An investigation, an invocation, a mood." --Becca Rothfeld, The Washington Post ...
Renegade Girls
Neus, Nora
Paper Book
"Direct but not too heavy, bright with color and gentle in tone, Neus's graphic novel is an absolute dream of an afternoon read." --The New York Times A swoonworthy queer romance set against a riveting story of social change in the 1880s, this...
Heartstopper. Volume 1
Oseman, Alice
Paper Book
Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. A sweet and charming coming-of-age story that explores friendship, love, and coming out. This edition features beautiful two-color artwork. Now streaming on Netflix! Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to...
You should be so lucky : a novel
Sebastian, Cat
Paper Book
An emotional, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, queer mid-century romance for fans of Evvie Drake Starts Over, about grief and found family, between the new star shortstop stuck in a batting slump and the reporter assigned to (reluctantly) cover his first season--set in the same...
Say more : consent conversations for teens
Stryker, Kitty
Paper Book
Practical exercises to help teenagers explore their understanding of consent in daily life. Talking about consent can feel overwhelming, especially for young people who may be navigating their own boundaries for the first time. In Say More, consent culture activist Kitty Stryker guides...
Code word romance
Walker, Carlie
Paper Book
One fake prime minister, one ridiculously hot handler, and one Italian summer collide in this thrilling adventure rom-com. Max is just your average girl. She works odd jobs, has a soul-crushing amount of debt, and happens to bear an uncanny resemblance to Europe's youngest...
How to love better : the path to deeper connection through growth, kindness, and compassion
Yung Pueblo (Writer)
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The beloved author of Lighter offers a blueprint for deepening your compassion, kindness, and gratitude so you can truly grow in harmony with another person and build stronger connections in all your relationships. "A beautiful offering from...
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