I want to read a book that is gushy, but not cheesy or unrealistic. Please help!!!!
2006-10-04 14:21:47 · 16 answers · asked by Toto! 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Becoming Me (Diary of a Teenage Girl, Book 1)
Melody Carlson
2006-10-04 14:26:27 · answer #1 · answered by Queeta Baby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I liked several historical romances by Lisa Kleypas(Suddenly You,When Strangers Marry,and Lady Sophia's Lover)all are good reads.Another book I loved,Born to Love,by Leigh Greenwood,is very good.And written by a man which surprized me.Both are both sensual and humorous,with more of a touch of realism than other romances I've read.Heriones one can relate to and feel for instead of cringe over.The plots are interesting and have an depth which I love.Not too much walk and talk and not too trashy ethier.Hope this helps.
2006-10-04 16:39:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on if you're looking for books that are romantic, or the genre of books referred to as "romance novels."
classics with a romantic theme would include
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Evelina by Frances "Fanny" Burney
The Notebook and A Walk To Remember by Nicholas Sparks would be "modern" tearjerkers generally thought to be a couple of notches better than "romance novels" but thought to be too sentimental by others.
If you want to go the romance novel route, I suggest Julia Quinn. I love her books!
2006-10-07 09:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by laney_po 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Notebook by Nicholas Spark
2006-10-04 16:17:08 · answer #4 · answered by The Dreamer 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Judith McNaught is very good historical romance. Along with Julie Garwood like a previous poster said. I've read many books by both authors and love them.
2006-10-04 16:04:42 · answer #5 · answered by Abi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really like Julie Garwood. Her older books are witty, clever, and very romantic. I own all of them, and have read some many times over. Her newer books, I own too, but I haven't had a chance to read them lately.
2006-10-04 14:34:38 · answer #6 · answered by Mimiat41 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try anything written by Nicholas Sparks. He's great without being all cheesy and silly.
2006-10-05 05:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pamela by Samuel Richardson.
2006-10-04 15:00:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
one of the best ever and it is short.
2006-10-04 14:57:19 · answer #9 · answered by frogtra1n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rehearsal: A Different Drummer -- love triangle stemming around music and the 70s
http://www.lkhunsaker.com/DifferentDrummer/main.htm :-)
2006-10-04 14:49:10 · answer #10 · answered by voxxylady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋