I highly recommend 'Sense and Sensibility' by Jane Austen. It's a story of two sisters and their different approaches to love. Austen's writing is brilliant in depicting the social and emotional aspects of relationships. Another good one is 'The Time Traveler's Wife' by Audrey Niffenegger. The concept of a man who time - travels and his relationship with his wife is unique and full of love and challenges.
If you like hardcore romance novels, you can try " His Majesty's Barbaric Abandoned Concubine " and " My Sweet Star Girlfriend." These two novels were both romance novels. The former told the story of a 21st-century agent who transmigrated and became an abandoned concubine, while the latter was an urban entertainment novel. Other than that, there was also " The Lord of Rebirth is too talkative." This novel was a one-on-one love story. The male protagonist was a loyal dog, while the female protagonist was a pervert. These novels were all classics of hardcore romance novels.
Here are some highly recommended romance novels:
1. "Why the Sheng and the Silent Xiao" was written by Gu Man. It was a modern romance story about a pair of childhood sweethearts. The novel received a rating of 8.4 on Douban and was very popular among young female readers.
2. First Love Code: Written by Mo Yanchuan. It tells the story of a young man who is pursuing his first love.
3. " Heart Dancing in the Morning Rain " was written by Lan Youxi. It was a story about a woman who could not resist the temptation of a man.
4. [Three Lives, Three Lives, Ten Miles of Peach Blossom], written by the author, Tang Qi Gongzi, tells the story of a tangled marriage spanning three hundred years.
5. [A Smile Is Alluring], written by Gu Man. It tells the love story between a legendary figure and the computer science department's beauty.
These novels were all classic romance novels that were deeply loved by readers. Whether it was a love story of childhood sweethearts or a marriage that crossed time and space, it could bring romance and touch to the readers.
The following are some recommendations for a couple of romance novels:
1. " 30 Years as a Concubine ": This ancient novel was known as a high-quality work that didn't have any long-winded ink. The plot naturally transitioned, and both the career and relationship lines were outstanding.
2. [Jiao Shu]: This is an ancient novel. Although it is long, it is very good. The story involved the imperial examination, war, court, local officials, solving cases, and many other aspects. The writing was excellent, the structure was grand, and the emotional drama was also very sweet.
3. " Qingke Futu ": The female lead is a smart and calm person. She is good at controlling the overall situation and has a higher IQ than the other characters in the book. She works hard and is my favorite type of protagonist. The descriptions of the plot were standard, but the descriptions of each character were outstanding. Their personalities were distinct, and the characters were more exciting than the plot.
4. I Want to Hide You and Time: This novel described a lonely world filled with white noise of varying speeds. Please note that the novels recommended above may not completely meet the "short" requirements, but they are all excellent works of double-strong romance novels.
These novels covered different backgrounds and plot types, and each had its own characteristics and charm. Whether you like romance stories from ancient or modern times, these recommendations are worth reading.
Here are some recommendations for funny romance novels:
1. " Forced to Hide Her Marriage with a Big Boss ": A funny love story between a cute and confused rookie assistant and a black-bellied tycoon.
2. " Destined to be an Imperial Concubine ": It was a hilarious story about waking up to become the most extraordinary woman in the Northern Song Dynasty.
3. " Abducting the Rich Wife: My Boss Is a Ghost ": Bai Qianqian was tricked into a hotel that was specially designed to entertain her, and she found out that her BOSS was actually a ghost. Moreover, there was a group of extremely beautiful men surrounding her. The story was very funny and relaxing.
4. "Help! A transmigrator who was reborn as a vicious fake daughter clung to the real daughter's thigh in a funny and interesting plot in order to clear her identity.
5. " My Princess is Too Flesh ": An ancient romance novel. The female protagonist traveled to ancient times to become the emperor's favorite concubine and was schemed against by the concubines in the harem. The style was light and funny, very suitable for relaxing the mood.
I hope these recommendations can satisfy your needs for funny romance novels.
I highly recommend 'The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle' by Stuart Turton. It's a mystery - thriller with a unique time - loop concept that keeps you on your toes. 'A Column of Fire' by Ken Follett is also great. It's a historical fiction that continues the Kingsbridge series and is full of political intrigue and complex characters. And 'The Alice Network' by Kate Quinn, which is set during World War I and II and tells the story of female spies.
There are a few. However, they often tread a fine line between historical fiction and something more of a dark, romanticized view. Some indie authors have also delved into this area. They usually combine the mystery of Jack the Ripper with a love story set in that gritty Victorian London. The female characters might be involved with the detective trying to solve the case or even have some strange connection to the Ripper himself. It's a rather niche genre, but it does exist.
Yes, 'Atonement' by Ian McEwan can be considered in a way. The pain of the characters' misunderstandings and the love that persists through it all makes it a poignant read.
I would say 'All the Light We Cannot See' by Anthony Doerr. This book is set during World War II and follows the parallel lives of a blind French girl and a German boy. It's beautifully written and really captures the essence of that historical period. Also, 'The Book Thief' by Markus Zusak is excellent. It's narrated by Death and tells about a girl in Nazi Germany who steals books. Then there's 'A Tale of Two Cities' by Charles Dickens, which is set during the French Revolution.
I think 'The Catcher in the Rye' is a must - mention. Holden Caulfield is an iconic character. His angst, his disillusionment with the adult world are so relatable. And in 'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte, Heathcliff and Cathy are two very passionate and tortured characters. Their love - hate relationship is both tragic and fascinating.