Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to revisit the emotion that has shaped some of literature’s most unforgettable stories—love. From first confessions and cross-cultural relationships to heartbreak and second chances, romance novels continue to remind us why love remains one of the most powerful themes in storytelling.

If you’re looking for the best romantic books to read this Valentine’s Day, here are six heartfelt picks that beautifully capture the many shades of love:

1. I Too Had a Love Story – Ravinder Singh

A deeply emotional, real-life-inspired romance about finding true love—and facing a heartbreak that changes everything. This moving story resonates with anyone who has loved deeply and lost.

2. 2 States – Chetan Bhagat

A modern love story that explores romance across cultures. It beautifully portrays how understanding, family acceptance, and compromise shape lasting relationships.

3. Something I Never Told You – Shravya Bhinder

A touching reflection on friendship and hidden feelings, this novel shows how unspoken emotions can influence the course of love.

4. The Girl Who Knew Too Much – Vikrant Khanna

Blending romance with mystery, this story follows a love touched by memory, loss, and the hope of second chances.

5. A Touch of Eternity – Durjoy Datta

A passionate and intense narrative about love that feels timeless—questioning how far one can go for the person they cherish.

6. That’s the Way We Met – Sudeep Nagarkar

A refreshing take on young love and friendship, capturing the unpredictability and innocence of relationships.