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1. Rosie
Dunn: A Novel
By Cecelia Ahern
"Rosie Dunne is a totally captivating tale of a man and a woman who, as
best friends from childhood, could not find a way to realize the love
they shared. The story is told through letters, e-mails, instant messages,
and chat room conversations, which provide such personal detail that the
reader feels like a frustrated friend searching for a way to get these
two people together. You'll love this story." --Angela Anderson, Village
Bookstore, Menomonee Falls, WI
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2. Almost
Like Being in Love: A Novel
By Steve Kluger
"Steve Kluger's Almost Like Being in Love is an absolute delight. Kluger
tells the story of Craig and Travis -- the high school athlete and the
musical theatre nerd -- who fall in love but go their separate ways after
high school. Twenty years later, is it too late for Mr. Cupid to zap them
again with his magical rainbow arrow? Great fun!" --Ken Favell, Harry
W. Schwartz Bookshop, Brookfield, WI
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3. As
It Is In Heaven
By Niall Williams
"As It Is In Heaven is a novel of brave and unabashed love (and a bit
of mawkishness, to boot). In this story of the romance between Stephen
Griffin, a shy, Irish schoolteacher, and Gabriella Castoldi, a beautiful
Venetian violinist, love won't be denied -- and the setting is Ireland.
What's not to love?" --Gayle Borchard, Independent Books, Long Beach,
WA
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4. The
Ballad of Valentine
By Alison Jackson, Tricia Tusa (Illus.)
"Neither mailman, nor homing pigeon, nor smoke signal can communicate
the affections of one shy suitor to his darling Valentine! Will she ever
get the message? With this delightful adaptation of the song 'Clementine,'
Alison Jackson and Tricia Tusa deliver a Valentine that will warm hearts
of all ages and leave readers laughing!" --Alison Morris, Wellesley Booksmith,
Wellesley, MA
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5. The
Charmed Sphere
By Catherine Asaro
"This book is a romantic fantasy, but there is so much more to it than
just a good love story. The tale of a world where magic is common (and
where mages use colors and shapes to work their wizardry) is full of enjoyable,
well-developed characters. I hope that Catherine Asaro writes more books
set in this fantasy world." -- Leslie Christman, Horton's Books & Gifts,
Carrollton, GA
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6. 101
Nights of Grrreat Romance: How to Make Love With Your Clothes On
By Laura Corn
"For the truly romantic soul, give this book of sealed romantic ideas
from which you and your partner can create memorable times together."
--Grace V. Roth, The Town Book Store, Westfield, NJ
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7. Raspberry
Crush: A Novel
By Jill Winters
"Belinda 'Billy' Cabot, downsized Web designer and, currently, cake decorator,
must decide whether to give her formerly scruffy ex-boyfriend, Seth, a
second chance. Sit back and relax. In this novel of love, sex, mystery,
and laughter, you get it all." --Christine Freglette, The BookMark Shoppe,
Brooklyn, NY
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8. The
Scarlet Pimpernel
By Baroness Orczy
"The French Revolution, a beautiful aristocrat in peril, her supposedly
stupid husband -- what more could a romantic want? Adventure, history,
romance, and swashbuckling make for great February reading!" --Janet Rhodes,
HearthFire Books of Evergreen, Evergreen, CO
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9. Somewhere
In Time
By Richard Matheson
"One of the all-time great romantic stories. A man's passion for a woman
who lived nearly a century before is great enough to unite the lovers
across the chasm of time." -- Maryelizabeth Hart, Mysterious Galaxy Books,
San Diego, CA
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10. Thwonk
By Joan Bauer
"This is a delightfully funny romance novel for teen readers about the
dangers of getting what you wish for -- in this case a personal Cupid
(who, for my money, would look just like Nathan Lane.) Yes, young romance
can be fun." -- Lanetta W. Parks, The Compleat Bookseller, Chestertown,
MD
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