I badly need a romance book,?

Question

One with as little s*x as possible, if any. So tired of reading the same scenes over and over again. Boring. And the characters need to be under twenty four (Seventeen, eighteen) is the perfect age.

I need one where the characters really do love each other and show it. Also fantasy would be great, a plus or at least action, I don't want the main cliffhanger to be 'will he invite her to the prom'.

I WOULD LOVE IF THE AUTHORS WRITING SKILLS DIDN'T MATCH ONE OF A TEN YEAR OLD...er please. Also can the book not be ridden with cliches.

I feel like I've asked for an impossible book but if you know one that fits the cut. DO SHARE. oh and I've already read the twilight series.

Answer 1

SURVIVING SERENDIPITY by Jacquelyn Sylvan

This is available from Amazon.com and in eBook from Fictionwise.com

Obviously a fantasy, but a good solid sweet romance.

The most that June expected for her 21st birthday was a night of fun with her friends, and maybe some flowers and a CD from her fiancé. She certainly didn’t expect to come home to what should have been a dark, empty apartment, to find her destiny waiting for her–wearing bright purple pirate pants.

Kidnapped by a sinister stranger and whisked off to a far corner of the galaxy, June discovers that her life on Earth has been a two-decade long lie, and that her true home is the troubled kingdom of Prendawr, on the planet Thallafrith. As if that wasn’t enough to chase her back under the covers, June is informed that her duty, as princess and sole surviving member of the royal family, is to use her newly discovered magical abilities to save the planet from impending doom.

Accompanied by Halryan, a sorcerer with a questionable agenda, and Koen, Minogan, Errigal, and Feoras, members of a vanishing race of blue warriors, June has no idea that she is about to embark on the journey of a thousand lifetimes, one that will surpass both her wildest dreams and her most terrifying nightmares.

Karen Syed

http://www.karensyed.blogspot.com

Answer 2

Stargirl? This guy falls for a misfit girl, labelled as a freak.

Answer 3

Anything by R.F. Delderfield.  His books are romances but carry the punch of being historically accurate. Sexually charged situations are hinted at, not explicit.

Answer 4

I recommend The Time Traveller's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. They're over twenty-four, but the story begins when the girl is six. It's not your usual love story, it has its own style.

Answer 5

Harlequin Romances fit most of the bill.

I read some back in the 1980s.  No s*x.  Woman was age 19-26, although the man was older, 28-36.

> I need one where the characters really do love each other and show it.

Okay, that rules out Harlequin.  These are formulaic, in which girl hasn't decided that she loves the guy until the end.  Still, a good read, and I'd still recommend.

> 'will he invite her to the prom'.

At the end of a Harlequin, he's going to marry her.

> the book not be ridden with cliches.

LOL.  I read several of the Harelquin books.  They were all alike, but all still very entertaining.  Read one.

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Have you read Jean and Johnny, by Beverly Cleary?

Answer 6

A Certain Slant of Light

^ I don't know if it is good for you, but it is my all-time favorite book.

Answer 7

morganville vampires by rachel caine

Answer 8

THE HOST!!!!! Its by Stephenie meyer (who also wrote the twilight series) i can't really explain what its about but it is awsume. Its on a whole different level than twilight though, and better in some ways. You can go on www.stepheniemeyer.com and go to the host page to read about it. IT IS AN AWSUME BOOK AND I HIGHLY RECOMEND IT!!!!

The beginning can be a little bit confusing but you just kinda got to live with it and keep reading until it gets EXTREMLY AWSUME!!!!!!! Like a few chapters in once you catch on its really good. There is a really great twist of romance and adventure!

The characters are under 24... well the main one is for sure. There is no s*x at all i promise. I think you would love this book A LOT! Like The Host is exactly the kind of book you discribed.

Answer 9

Try Judith McNaughts earlier books.  She's really good.

Answer 10

my sisters keeper by jodi picoult

Answer 11

Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause.

The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt

Both good, although they are both werewolf based....hmmm. Anyway, there is love and there is fantasy and action.

Answer 12

Jacks of all Trades by Tiva Wallon

Answer 13

You could try Jane Eyre, although it does contain a few gothic cliches, or something by Jane Austen, although few of the characters show their real feelings until the end. Those are the best romances that I've read.

By the way, LOVE your line about the ten year old, I think I know who it's about!

Answer 14

The Notebook? by Nicholas Sparks.

Answer 15

All of Nicholas Sparks books are good.

Answer 16

try the Twilight series. its soo good and suspensful!

Answer 17

TTTTwwwiiillliiiggghh--- c**p. U already read it.

The Warrior Heir~ Cinda Williams Chima

I'm not sure if it has as much romance as you want though

Answer 18

anything by teresa medeiros......she's awesome! My favorite is the bride & the beast! i read it in high school. It's awesome (I also liked "after midnight" and the sequel "the vampire who loved me")

Answer 19

stefanie meyer