Love Stories: Classic Romance Tales

Last updated: February 19, 2025

Love is in the air in these romantic books for tweens and teens. From girl- and boy-next-door romance to fantasy-tinged devotion, these book picks for kids with a romantic streak will leave them swooning. Some are classics of English literature, and others are as modern as last week's high school breakup. But all of them will tug at your heartstrings. And if you're looking for heartwarming picture books, try our list of Love Books for Little Ones.

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Little Women

age 10+

Classic still charms despite outdated gender roles.

Louisa May Alcott Family Life (1868)

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The Princess Bride

age 10+

Fast-paced fun, but more intense than the movie.

William Goldman Fantasy (1973)

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Kisses and Croissants

age 12+

American ballerina finds love in sweet romance set in Paris.

Anne-Sophie Jouhanneau Romance (2021)

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Of Curses and Kisses book cover: A red rose with a gem in the middle, surrounded by pink and red leaves

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Of Curses and Kisses: Rosetta Academy, Book 1

age 12+

Sparkling modern retelling of "Beauty and the Beast."

Sandhya Menon Coming of Age (2020)

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P.S. I Like You

age 12+

Charming contemporary romance hits all the right notes.

Kasie West Contemporary Fiction (2016)

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The Geography of You and Me

age 12+

Sweet, smart romance is perfect vacation reading.

Jennifer E. Smith Romance (2014)

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There's Something About Sweetie

age 12+

It's what's on the inside that matters in sweet romcom.

Sandhya Menon Coming of Age (2019)

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A Million Junes

age 13+

Romeo and Juliet fantasy romance is lyrical and haunting.

Emily Henry Romance (2017)

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Emma

age 13+

Austen's romantic, comic classic has timeless appeal.

Jane Austen Romance (1815)

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Hello, Goodbye, and Everything In Between

age 13+

Soon-to-part lovers debate what-ifs in smart romance.

Jennifer E. Smith Romance (2015)

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Honor Girl

age 13+

Absorbing, bittersweet, same-sex camp romance.

Maggie Thrash Graphic Novel (2015)

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I'll Be the One

age 13+

Body-positive teen seeks K-pop stardom in cute romcom.

Lyla Lee Coming of Age (2020)

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Jane Eyre

age 13+

Strength of character triumphs in Bronte's masterpiece.

Charlotte Bronte Romance (1900)

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Love Is a Revolution

age 13+

Charming story of teen trying on new identities.

Renée Watson Family Life (2021)

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Most Ardently book cover: Two men in formal 1800s English clothing with books, peacock and a letter

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Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix: Remixed Classics, Book 9

age 13+

Tender, trans remix of Pride and Prejudice is a triumph.

Gabe Cole Novoa Romance (2024)

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Once and for All

age 13+

Grieving girl learns to love again in sweet romance.

Sarah Dessen Romance (2017)

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Reggie and Delilah's Year of Falling

age 13+

Teens overcome insecurities in slow, tender love story.

Elise Bryant Romance (2023)

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Romeo and Juliet

age 13+

Tragic teen love story stands the test of time.

William Shakespeare Literary Fiction (2004)

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Somewhere Only We Know

age 13+

K-pop star steps out in romantic "Roman Holiday" retelling.

Maurene Goo Romance (2019)

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The Moon and More

age 13+

Savvy coming-of-age tale is great for mature teens.

Sarah Dessen Coming of Age (2013)

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