This post is about Valentine’s Day themed books. It includes our best recommendations from sweet to spicy and everything in between.
Swoon, Blush, Repeat
Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to dive into a romance novel that fully embraces the holiday—because yes, there are books that celebrate love with actual Valentine’s Day themes! Whether you’re craving heartwarming love stories, swoony moments, or grand romantic gestures, this list has you covered. From sweet and wholesome to extra saucy (we’re talking fan-yourself levels of spice), these must-read Valentine’s books are ranked by heat level so you can find the perfect match for your mood.
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Sweet
[No Spice or Closed Door]
lynn painter
The Do-Over
Ever had a terrible Valentine’s Day? Well, imagine reliving it over and over again. This YA rom-com follows a girl who gets stuck in a time loop, forced to repeat her disastrous day—complete with heartbreak, bad luck, and way too much embarrassment. But each loop brings her closer to a boy she never expected to fall for. It’s witty, sweet, and packed with Painter’s signature humor. If you loved Groundhog Day but wished it had more romance, this is your book.
Tropes: time loop
Courtney Walsh
My Phony Valentine
A fake relationship, a grumpy hockey player, and a girl who spontaneously claims a stranger as her boyfriend, leading to fake dating the well renowned NHL player—what could go wrong? This sweet romance delivers heart-fluttering moments, laugh-out-loud banter, and a love story you’ll root for from start to finish.
Tropes: Sports romance, Hockey, Fake Dating, small town, clean Romance
Abby Jimenex
The Fall Risk
It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, and romance is definitely not on the agenda for Charlotte or Seth. Charlotte is armed with emotional-support bear spray (yes, really) and avoiding men at all costs—because having a stalker will do that to you. Meanwhile, Seth, the rugged, tree-loving arborist next door, is having a day—as in, he just got divorced today. Heights? No problem. Trust? Not so much. But when fate (and some very bad luck) leaves them stuck together with no way down, their walls start to crumble. Forced proximity, undeniable chemistry, and plenty of witty banter? This could be a disaster… or the best kind of fall.
Tropes: forced proximity, neighbors
Ashley farley
Cupid’s Countdown
A heartfelt and charming romance about finding love when you least expect it. This small-town Valentine’s story is full of sweet moments, personal growth, and just enough tension to keep you hooked.
Tropes: small town, friends-to-lovers
lizzie shane
Sweeter Than Chocolate
A cozy, feel-good romance about a chocolatier who teams up with a skeptical reporter to uncover the truth behind a legendary chocolate shop’s “Cupid chocolates.” Do they really help people find love, or is it all just a marketing ploy? As they work together, sparks fly—both professionally and personally. Perfect for fans of Hallmark-style romance!
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, grumpy x sunshine
Cara Tanamachi
The Second You’re Single
Sora Reid is done with relationships. After one too many heartbreaks, she’s embracing the single life, launching a #gosolo campaign, and fully committing to not catching feelings. But of course, the universe has other plans. Enter Jack Mann, her old childhood friend, who is now strikingly hot and ridiculously charming. Sparks fly, rules are broken, and suddenly, Sora’s no-relationship stance is looking a little shaky.
Tropes: friends-to-lovers, he falls first, Miscommunication
Raven Kennedy
Signs of Cupidity
A sassy, mischievous Cupid ends up in the mortal realm, causing all sorts of romantic chaos—and somehow falling in love herself. If you love fantasy romance with humor and spice, this one’s for you!
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, reverse harem
Michele Mills
Cookies for My Orc Neighbor
If you’re in the mood for something different, why not a Valentine’s romance with an orc? This fantasy romance is all about an orc warrior who’s completely smitten with his adorable, cookie-baking human neighbor.
Tropes: neighbors, monster romance
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a little heat
[lite spice or just a couple of scenes]
Hannah Bird & Allie Samberts
Love in the Time of Conversation Hearts
A love story wrapped in nostalgia! This book is sweet, quirky, and full of old-school Valentine’s Day vibes that will make you want to grab a box of candy hearts immediately..
Tropes: One Bed, He falls first, small town, workplace romance
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
amy lea
Exes & O’s
Imagine deciding to track down all your exes to see if you missed out on “the one,” only to realize that the grumpy, unavailable roommate who helps you with your plan might actually be your soulmate? This book is full of second-chance romance attempts, hilarious dating disasters, and undeniable chemistry between total opposites. If you love banter, tension, and a love story that sneaks up on the characters, this one is for you.
Tropes: Roommates, friends-to-lovers, he falls first, firefighter
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Lashell rain
Little Lies & Valentines
Abby, trying to heal from a painful past, finds comfort in her daily café routine—until anonymous love letters start showing up. Instead of feeling creeped out, she’s drawn in, rebuilding her confidence through the words of a stranger. But just as she starts falling for the mystery, Alex, a regular at the shop, catches her attention in real life. What she doesn’t know? He’s been keeping a little secret of his own.
Tropes: Stalker, Touch her + 💀,
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Raven Kennedy
Can’t Fix Cupid
A mischievous Cupid gets one last chance at matchmaking, but instead of fixing love, she ends up falling into it herself. This book is packed with humor, heart, and a romance that defies fate. If you love paranormal romance with a sprinkle of sass, this is a must-read.
Tropes: grumpy x sunshine
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Ilsa madden-mills
The Kiss Lottery
What’s more awkward than running into your ex in your small hometown? Being randomly paired to kiss them in a town-wide Valentine’s Day tradition. Yep, Everly Davis thought she’d left Rose, Tennessee—and her heartbreak—far behind. But when she returns for podcast content and a little revenge, she’s thrown right back into Beckett Whitfield’s orbit. He never forgot her (he even named a villain after her in his book…yikes), and now, thanks to fate and the Kiss Lottery, they’re forced to face the past.
Tropes: Second chance, small town, forced proximity, secrets
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Sidney Halston
The Valentine’s Hate
Lissette Alonso loathes Valentine’s Day—thanks to one unforgettable disaster years ago. So when she’s forced to endure a week of pre-wedding festivities leading up to her best friend’s Valentine’s Day nuptials, she braces for the worst. Enter Brian Anderson, her childhood nemesis and the very reason for her V-Day hatred. He may have been a cocky kid back then, but now he’s a broody writer who somehow ropes Lizzie into pretending to be his girlfriend. Fake dating + unresolved tension? You know where this is going.
Tropes: Enemies-To-lovers, Forced Proximity, Fake Engagement
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Amanda heger
Crazy Cupid Love
Eliza Herman has avoided her Cupid heritage for years, but a family emergency forces her to step in at the family’s Cupid-for-hire shop—under the watchful eye of her too-attractive mentor, Jake Sanders. When she accidentally enchants him, they set rules to keep things professional… but rules were made to be broken.
As sparks fly, a conspiracy threatens thousands of relationships—including theirs.
Tropes: Friends-To-lovers
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Abigail owen
Hit by the Cupid Stick
When mischievous cupid Chance Eroson accidentally shoots himself with his own love arrow, he falls for the one person he shouldn’t—Elodie, a siren who lures men to their doom. She’s immune to love, and he’s used to getting his way… but their sizzling tension might just prove fate (and magic) wrong.
Tropes: enemies-To-lovers, Forbidden lovers
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
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Blush
[fan myself H.O.T – all the spice]
Serena Pier
Cupid’s Shot
Sarah Anderson wasn’t expecting much from the Cupid’s Crush event at her hometown bar—maybe some casual flirting and a free drink. But what she definitely wasn’t expecting? Aaron Olson, the once-scrawny high school wrestler, now bartending shirtless with nothing but fluffy angel wings and some seriously distracting abs. Suddenly, small-town life is looking a whole lot more interesting.
What starts as playful banter turns into a game of flirtation and undeniable chemistry, proving that sometimes, the people you least expect can surprise you the most.
Tropes: small town, friends-to-lovers, second chance, he falls first
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
sarah blue
Petty Cupid
Imagine being a literal Cupid with one job—making people fall in love—only to end up in your own messy, chaotic love story? The spice is spicing in this one!
Tropes: Fake Dating, Intsa-Love/Insta-Lust, Revenge Plot
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
elle sparrow
XOXO, Daddy
After a heartbreak, moving back to her hometown was not part of the plan—but neither was falling for her best friend’s father. From the moment she meets Adam Stone at a local club, she feels safe, cherished, and completely seen. He calls her his princess, making her crave a love she’s never had. But giving in means risking everything. Can she embrace what she truly wants, or will fear keep her from the man who makes her feel whole?
Tropes: Best Friends Dad, age gap, BDSM, DDlg,
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Aurelia Knight
Knives & Kisses
Valen Throne has always been his own biggest obsession—star quarterback, frat president, and self-proclaimed male perfection. No one has ever mattered more to him than his own reflection. That is, until Cecilia crashes into his world, shaking the foundation of everything he thought he knew. Soft, curvy, and irresistibly goth, she becomes his new fixation—one he can’t ignore, can’t control, and definitely can’t let go of. But when she rejects him, Valen is determined to make this a Valentine’s Day neither of them will ever forget.
Tropes: college romance, opposites attrct, plus size FMC, Football, Enemies-to-lovers
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
***This is a DARK ROMANCE book. Please check trigger warnings.
Kayla grosse
Puck Shy
Hockey star and actor Lucas McKnight is in a slump—on and off the ice. A masked Valentine’s Day party changes everything when he shares a steamy night with a mysterious woman in red. The catch? She’s Stevie Harper—his twin brother’s partner’s sister.
Determined to keep her close, Lucas offers her a job, but Stevie insists on keeping things strictly professional. Yet, their chemistry is impossible to ignore. As the lines blur, Lucas must decide if he’s ready to risk it all for love.
Tropes: sports romance, hockey, He Falls First, “group” scenes
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Eve Langlais
Dating Cupid
Roxanne is done with love and is on a mission to take down Cupid’s Dating Service. The only problem? She can’t stop thinking about its ridiculously attractive CEO, Maverick Eros—who also happens to be Cupid himself.
Despite their skepticism about love, the chemistry between them is undeniable. But can they take a chance on romance, or will their past heartbreaks keep them from a happily ever after?
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
No matter your favorite trope or spice level, this Valentine’s Day, there’s a book for everyone. Which one are you picking up first?
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