Since the very beginning of literature, romantic novels have been the most popular with readers around the world. Like romantic movies, romance novels also take its readers to a utopian world of love and emotions. Whether you're in love or not, romantic novels have always succeeded in striking the right cord in your heart that spells romance and love. For times unknown, authors and dramatists have tried to pen down the glee and pain of love. Romantic novels are not only stories of the life of lovers, trying to strengthen and immortalize their relationship but also a depiction of human emotions and life which actually happens in the society.
Romantic Novels mostly bring out complications that the lovers may face in real life…first meeting , falling in love, problems in the relationship and overcoming all issues to unite as one…the theme of love stories may vary but the crux remains the same- the union of two souls.
From Dickens to Bernard Shaw, love stories have been their main inspiration behind the love novels they have created. Some praised love, some criticized it, some rejected it and some made fun of it…but the essence of love remains the same, undisputed.
When the romantic novels in earlier times used to be about chivalry of men and romantic illusions of women, the present modern ones in contrast to the old ones, have emerged to be bolder than the old times. The modern romantic novels are more about the real relationships, the controversies that surround love, its limitations, and problems that crop up. Some of the authors have even gone ahead to voice their take on gay romances and extra marital romances in their novels. Whether you like it sweet and mellow or prefer the more realistic ones, romantic novels can well cater to your inclination for romance and love relationships. Let's have a look at some of the popular romantic novels which have created quite a rage and will always be famous with readers worldwide.
Top Romantic Novels
Gone with the wind by Margaret Mitchell
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
A Walk to Remember By Nicholas Sparks
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Duchess by Jude Deveraux
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
The Perfect Kiss by Judith McNaught
PS I Love You by Cecilia Ahern
Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare
Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught
No Mercy By Sherrilyn Kenyon
The Sherbrooke Bride by Catherine Coulter
Love story By Jennifer Echols
The Twilight Saga By Stephenie Meyer
Whether you're a teenager or a middle aged man/woman, romance never dies out and so romantic novels never cease to evoke passion and love in your mind. Whether you prefer the old romantic classics or the modern paperback romances, love romance novels have their own ways of making you feel romantic. Romantic novels can also be a great romantic gift for your partner for all occasions.