Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a top pick. It shows smart social commentary within a romance. Then there's 'Persuasion' also by Jane Austen, which is about second - chance love and has complex characters. Another is 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger. It has a unique concept of a time - traveling husband and their relationship, making it a smart and engaging romance.
One good one is 'Ella Enchanted' which is a retelling of Cinderella but with a smart, strong - willed heroine. The romance between Ella and the prince is built on mutual respect and understanding. Also, 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green. It's a story of two teenagers with cancer falling in love. It's smart in the way it shows their views on life, death, and love in the face of illness.
Then there's 'The Wall of Winnipeg and Me' by Mariana Zapata. It's a slow - burn romance. The story is about a woman who works for a famous football player. Their relationship evolves gradually from a professional one to a romantic one. It has a lot of character development and a really sweet love story at its core.
One of the best is 'Romeo and Juliet'. Their families' feud doesn't stop them from loving each other, but unfortunately, it leads to a tragic end. 'Sense and Sensibility' shows how Elinor and Marianne handle love in different ways. 'Persuasion' is about Anne Elliot getting a second chance at love after years of regret. These novels all offer unique takes on historical romance.
Sure. 'The Kiss Quotient' is great. It features an autistic woman who decides to hire an escort to learn about relationships. It's a fresh take on the romance genre.
Sure. 'Lessons in Chemistry' was a popular 2022 novel. It has a really interesting female protagonist who breaks barriers in a male - dominated field. It's a story about empowerment and the pursuit of knowledge.
The Pamela Smart story is about a woman who found herself in a very controversial situation. Pamela Smart was married, but she got involved with a young student. She was suspected of masterminding the murder of her husband by using this young man and his friends. The case became a media sensation as it had elements of an older woman - younger man relationship, as well as the serious crime of murder.
Sure. 'Pride and Prejudice' is a must - mention. It shows the social norms and romantic relationships in the regency era. 'Sense and Sensibility' too. Then there's 'The Duke and I' which is popular for its regency - era setting and love plot. 'An Offer from a Gentleman' with its unique plot. 'Romancing Mister Bridgerton' also stands out. 'Persuasion' is another great one. 'A Civil Contract' by Georgette Heyer is well - loved. 'The Grand Sophy' and 'These Old Shades' by Heyer are also among the top, as well as other works that capture the essence of regency romance.
Sure. 'The Stranger' is a classic. Meursault's indifferent reaction to his mother's death and his subsequent actions show the absurdity of life. 'Nausea' makes you feel the unease of existence through the protagonist's experiences. 'Crime and Punishment' shows Raskolnikov's inner turmoil after his crime.
Sure. 'Fun Home' is one. It's a memoir that delves into the relationship between the author and her father. Then there's 'V for Vendetta', a politically charged story. 'Y: The Last Man' which has an interesting premise of all the men on Earth except one dying.
Sure. 'Battle Through the Heavens' is a well - known one. It has a great plot where the protagonist continuously climbs the ladder of cultivation in a world full of alchemy and martial arts. Another good one is 'I Shall Seal the Heavens'. It features a unique cultivation style and interesting characters.
Also, 'Mysteries' is a good Hamsun novel. It has a complex plot with lots of psychological exploration of the characters, making it an interesting read for those who like in - depth character studies.