Hello, friends!
Valentines day is tomorrow, and while I'm not really big into the day, (except the candy), I Love a good Love Story. With the help of a few of my favorite bloggers, I bring to you a list of our favorite love stories!
Kathy from
A Glass of Wine:
I have two favourite love stories. Since most people will talk about Pride and Prejudice I decide to select my other favourite that is a little more mordern - Anna and the French Kiss.
I love how Anna and Etienne start out as friends, and how it grows into more. It is very realistic. They seem to better each other, and are just there for each other when it counts. Anna's "butterflies" when first getting to know Etienne and the initial sweetest of a new crush is written perfectly by the amazing Stephanie Perkins!
Lori from Pure Imagination:
Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins. I feel like this is probably a common choice (as it should be) but I have to pick it. Lola just speaks to me. There's something about a intelligent boy pining after a girl that I loooove. Cricket really is my kind of guy. Their whole situation reminded me of my husband and I. That's why it's a favorite.
Petra from Safari Poet:
One of my favourite love stories is Pride & Prejudice. The reason why I love it is because it's not perfect. They're first meeting isn't how I'd envision the beginning of a love story and there were so many obstacles in their way. When I read it for the first time knowing that Elizabeth and Darcy end up together, there were still times when I seriously doubted that. Then (of course) they do and any other ending would of felt wrong. It's one of those books I never really think about how the story might continue because I know the most important part whatever happens – they're together, which is why it's one of my favourites.
Marla from Starting the Next Chapter:
I would have to say that Persuasion by Jane Austen sticks out most in my mind. It isn't a conventional love-at-first-sight kind of story, but it's all the more powerful in that Anne Elliot and Frederick Wentworth are able to set aside their differences and have a second chance to attain their happily ever after, in spite of past mistakes and hurt feelings.
Carina from Fictional Distraction:
There are so many beautiful love stories that I’ve read. But I love contemporary love stories most, because they make me believe that these kinds of things can actually happen to all of us. And it’s no secret that my favorite love story is Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins. Anna and Étienne share a beautiful friendship, but have to overcome many obstacles to finally be together. They’re wonderful characters, who make you wish that they were real and you could be friends with them. They are realistic – they have flaws. And since this makes it so easy to identify with them, it’s become the perfect love story for me. Whenever I feel bad, I pick up my copy of Anna and the French Kiss and read my favorite scenes, which never fails to make me smile again.
Amy from Denim-Jacket Librarian Dishes:
My favorite Love Story (book) right now...would have to be Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater. The story of Sam and Grace is so very romantic especially in how they both are fighting to be together. I guess I relate because it seems that it's been an uphill climb for my own beau and I to be with each other. Plus, he really loved Shiver as well and thought of us while reading it, which makes the book extra-special for me.
Brodie from Eleusinian Mysteries:
Rose and Dimitri from Vampire Academy. While not strictly a love story, there's no denying their epic romance plays a huge role throughout the entire series. What I love so much about them is the respect, strength and devotion that burns at the heart of their relationship. If there is ever such a thing as soulmates, then I'd suggest you look no further than these two. They can read each other like a well written novel - they understand what drives the other to be who they are. Their personalities both compliment the other and inspire them to be better. Their chemistry is explosive. Their love is true. And their sparring? Uh, HOT! More sweaty, sexy fight scenes, please! :)
Jenny from Mimosa Stimulus:
I guess my favorite would have to be ANYTHING by Stephanie Perkins or Sarah Dessen. I don't read a whole lot of "love story" type stuff, but those two always manage to tempt me happily into it!
Me:
My most favorite love story of all time would definitely have to be Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I love the relationship between Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett. It grew slowly over time, and in such a sweet way, and they were able to work through their prejudices. It's definitely my favorite love story of all time.
So there you have it! Lots of great love stories from a few of my favorite blogger friends!Thank you so much, ladies, for helping me with this post! I've really enjoyed seeing what everyone's most romantic love story is!
Now a question for you... What's YOUR favorite love story???
