7 Romantic Books For Singles Who Seek A Sweet Love Story This Valentine's Day

Bao Nguyen and Linh Mai's love story doesn't quite begin with love in Loan Le's A Pho Love Story ($20, Cafe con Libros). In fact, they have completely different personalities and work for competing pho restaurants that are run by their individual families. One day, the universe brings them together and they instantly hit it off. Bao and Linh's story shows that love can come into your life when you least expect it.

Christina Pishiris' Love Songs for Skeptics ($15, Amazon) follows Zoë Frixos, a magazine editor who's basically given up on love. She's done with the idea, until Simon, her single BFF, moves back to town. Zoë must unravel her feelings, all while trying to save the magazine she works for. If you're crushing a bit on your own BFF, you'll really enjoy this read.

Let's be honest: Does love ever happen exactly when you want it to? Robin Talley's The Love Curse of Melody McIntyre ($18, Black Stone Bookstore and Cultural Center) follows Mel, who's putting on a beautiful production of Les Misérables at her school. But, it's a lot of work, so Mel is set on not dating anyone until it's over. Enter, Odile Rose. Odile is talented, sweet, and the star of the show. Odile makes it that much harder for Mel to not fall in love. Check out this story if you love surprises when it comes to romance.

Elise Bryant's Happily Ever Afters ($15, Barnes & Noble) will give you major heart eyes on Valentine's Day when you read about Tessa Johnson, a talented romance writer. When she gets accepted into a well-known writing program, she experiences a major creative block. Don't fret, though, because her best friend Caroline has a plan that includes finding Tessa a real-life love story of her own. You'll enjoy Tessa and Caroline's friendship if you've ever been a wingperson for your bestie.

Flirting turns into a full love story in Denise Williams' How to Fail at Flirting ($14, Barnes & Noble). If you didn't see love coming in a previous relationship, you'll likely relate to this novel's main character, Naya Turner.

Naya is a professor with a demanding job who takes on the dating scene with the help of her BFFs. They give her a list to tackle, which includes letting a guy pick up the tab for a drink, trying a new experience, and having a casual hookup. She basically checks all of the items off with Jake, who sticks around well after the night they meet.

Love Is a Revolution ($19, Pyramid Books) by Renée Watson will leave you in total awe and have you reflecting on self-love when it comes to previous and future relationships. This story follows Nala Robertson and her new love interest, Tye Brown. Tye is an activist who does impressive work for his community. In attempt to come off just as cool and impressive, Nala tells Tye a few lies about herself and learns a much-needed lesson.

Any person who hopes to have a dog with their future SO one day will enjoy reading Rescue Me by Sarra Manning ($29, Amazon). The story begins at a rescue shelter, where Margot and Will try to adopt the same dog. The two decide to co-parent Blossom, despite not really knowing each other at all.

Manning's book is quirky, lighthearted, and will make you totally fall in love with Blossom. (That's not really a surprise though, right?) Grab your own copy to read on Valentine's Day.