Fall In Love With These Eight Valentine’s Day Themed Books!

Valentine’s Day is synonymous with love, making it the perfect backdrop for stories about romantic relationships, first loves, and rekindled passions. However, not everyone has a picture-perfect Valentine’s Day—many books also explore heartbreak, unrequited love, and loss during this emotionally charged time of year. Romantic comedies often use the holiday for awkward dates, hilarious mix-ups, and grand yet disastrous gestures.

Fall in Love With These Eight Valentine’s Day-Themed Books highlights some of the most captivating stories set against this love-filled (or love-lost) holiday. Click on the book’s cover to read my review of the book or to add it to your Goodreads shelf.

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter:

After a disastrous Valentine’s Day, Emilie Hornby seeks refuge at her grandmother’s house, only to wake up in her own bed—reliving the same terrible day all over again. Trapped in a relentless time loop, she’s forced to watch her boyfriend, Josh, cheat on her repeatedly while also encountering the mysterious Nick in a series of unfortunate run-ins. As the nightmare drags on, Emilie wonders how long she can endure watching her life unravel—until something unexpectedly good emerges from the chaos. But what happens when the universe finally stops giving her do-overs? I loved this book and had to include it in my Fall in Love With These Eight Valentine’s Day-Themed Books list.

The Second You’re Single by Cara Tanamachi:

Freelance writer Sora Reid embraces inertia, preferring a quiet life at home with her insufferable neighbour and an adorable pitbull rather than chasing ambition like her overachieving family. Her biggest disruption? A deep hatred for Valentine’s Day and the commercialized pressure it brings. After vowing to stay single in February, her pledge inspires the #gosolo movement, forcing her to stand by her words. But when she unexpectedly reconnects with Jack Mannâ – ”a rugged, charming baker from her childhood” their undeniable chemistry challenges everything she believes about love. Torn between her growing feelings and her commitment to independence, Sora must decide whether risking her heart is worth breaking her own rules.

The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren:

In The Exception to the Rule by Christina Lauren, a mistyped email on Valentine’s Day sparks an unexpected connection between two strangers. What begins as a simple exchange turns into an annual tradition, with strict rules – no photos, no real names, nothing personal. But as the years pass, their conversations grow deeper, and the boundaries blur, leading them to wonder: what if they finally met? Part of The Improbable Meet-Cute collection, this short story explores the magic of unexpected romance and the possibilities that come with taking a chance on love.

Exes and O’s by Amy Lea:

Hopeless romantic Tara Chen has been dumped by ten different men for being too clingy, but she’s not giving up on love. Convinced that modern dating apps have killed classic meet-cutes, she embarks on a mission to reconnect with her exes, hoping for a second-chance romance. Enter Trevor Metcalfe, a commitment-averse Boston firefighter and Tara’s new roommate, who reluctantly agrees to help with her quest. But as they spend more time together, Tara starts to realize that Trevor might be the only one who truly appreciates her for who she is. Now, they must figure out if their own love story has been unfolding right in front of them all along. Although not set during Valentine’s Day, these book comes up multiple times on searches for Valentine’s Day reads and so it is included in this list.

P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han:

In the heartfelt sequel to To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, Lara Jean transitions from a pretend relationship to a real one – but love proves more complicated than she expected. Just as she’s settling into her new romance, a boy from her past reappears, stirring up old feelings and leaving her torn between two loves. As Lara Jean navigates the complexities of the heart, she realizes that falling in love is easy – it’s what comes next that’s the real challenge.

11 Paper Hearts by Kelsey Hartwell:

Ella’s life was perfect – until a car accident after a Valentine’s Day dance erased her memory of the weeks leading up to it, including why she broke up with her boyfriend. A year later, mysterious paper hearts start appearing, each offering clues about her past and the answers she longs for. As she follows the trail, Ella embarks on an unexpected journey of rediscovery, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about love. But will uncovering the truth help her find the romance she’s searching for-or change her heart forever?

The Fall Risk by Abby Jimenez:

Charlotte and Seth have no interest in romance this Valentine’s Day weekend-she’s in self-imposed isolation after dealing with a stalker, while he’s reeling from a same-day divorce. But when a disaster traps them together with no way down, the reluctant neighbors are forced into an unexpected closeness. As walls come down and defenses fade, their precarious predicament might just push them over the edge-into something neither of them saw coming: love.

Love? Maybe by Heather Hepler:

Piper may have been born on Valentine’s Day, but she doesn’t believe in love-especially after seeing both her father and stepfather walk away. When her friends set her up with the most popular guy in school, she goes along with it, even though romance isn’t her thing. But when a secret admirer starts leaving her heartfelt gifts, Piper begins to wonder if she’s with the wrong person. In this charming and heartwarming romance, true love doesn’t always follow a plan-and sometimes, it’s closer than you think.

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I hope that Fall In Love With These Eight Valentine’s Day Themed Books has helped you find a book you’d like to read this February. Let me know in the comments what your favourite Valentine’s Day book is!