A home for their hearts Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I know, who would want to read a such a thing but it's my cup of tea. I don't have time to browse through my local books store or amazon so I need help. I want quality books, no trash, harlequin is out. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I don't know if it's exactly what you are looking for, but Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler is a sad love story with some sappy parts. It is amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachyDoodle Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well, this is old, so you've probably read it, but The Notebook is the sappiest sad love story I can think of. Actually, everything I've ever read by Nicholas Sparks would qualify as a sappy sad love story... Which begs the question: Why do I keep reading Nicholas Sparks?? :ack2: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Well, this is old, so you've probably read it, but The Notebook is the sappiest sad love story I can think of. Actually, everything I've ever read by Nicholas Sparks would qualify as a sappy sad love story... Which begs the question: Why do I keep reading Nicholas Sparks?? :ack2: Yes, I've read all of his novels. The Notebook was my favorite. They became very predictable a long time ago and I'm ready for a different author! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Would The Time Traveler's Wife count? It is a love story, it is sad, and I am not sure it is sappy. BUT it appeals to a very specific reader, one who also likes fantasy and doesn't mind a love story mixed in with their fantasy..that is a rare breed I am told. Most fans of one don't like the other, or at least that is what I have been told. Anyway, I quite liked it and so did DH. I seem to have a dearth of love stories in my reading list. Sorry! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Here's one ~ Me Before You by Jojo Moyes "They had nothing in common until love gave them everything to lose . . .Louisa Clark is an ordinary girl living an exceedingly ordinary life—steady boyfriend, close family—who has barely been farther afield than their tiny village. She takes a badly needed job working for ex–Master of the Universe Will Traynor, who is wheelchair bound after an accident. Will has always lived a huge life—big deals, extreme sports, worldwide travel—and now he’s pretty sure he cannot live the way he is.Will is acerbic, moody, bossy—but Lou refuses to treat him with kid gloves, and soon his happiness means more to her than she expected. When she learns that Will has shocking plans of his own, she sets out to show him that life is still worth living." Also The Last Hour (Thompson Sisters) by Charles Sheehan-Miles "Twenty-seven year old Carrie Thompson-Sherman has the life she always wanted: her PhD, a prestigious fellowship, and an amazing husband.Her charmed life begins to unravel as a jealous colleague puts her fellowship in jeopardy and a hideous secret Ray carried home from Afghanistan comes to light. Hanging on by a single thread, a disastrous accident puts both her husband and her sister's lives at risk. Heartbroken, Carrie will be faced with the most devastating choice of her life.A choice that will change everything." Also Fighting Redemption by Kate McCarthy Here's a good review. And Snow-Kissed by Laura Florand (contemporary romance novella) "Voted the Biggest Tearjerker of the Year in the annual AAR reader poll (you were warned). Named one of the best books of 2013 by Dear Author and Romance Novels for Feminists. DABWAHA nominee (Dear Author Bitchery Writing Award for Hellagood Authors).Once they had been the happiest couple in the world. Once serious, restrained Kurt had fallen hard for a laughing, easy-going woman who filled their lives with joy.But when loss struck them, Kai went down under the avalanche of grief. She threw their marriage away, and she left him, fleeing the world for this cabin high in the mountains.Now, as the two find themselves snowbound over Christmas, Kurt has to convince his wife that while she may have lost everything else, she never lost him. Now he has to show her the true strength of one man's love." Some of these I haven't read in a while, so I don't recall whether or not they had content that is adult in nature. Regards, Kareni 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Katherine by Anya Seton maybe Zoya by Danielle Steel (guilty pleasure) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 My daughter is a sucker for these. She would say pick any Nicholas Sparks title and there ya go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wonderchica Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 The Fault In Our Stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A home for their hearts Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 My daughter is a sucker for these. She would say pick any Nicholas Sparks title and there ya go. I would agree with your daughter! I have read all of his books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Do you like Francine Rivers? The first of the Mark of the Lion series is a sad love story. The second is a happier love story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Not my genre, but it is my niece's. She loves Nicolas Sparks and Jodi Picoult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I've had many friends recommend Charles Martin books to me. I've got one of his on my summer reading list, but haven't made it that far yet. His books look great though. Have a look at his author website and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 I'll second Me Before You. I can't remember reading any other sad love stories! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Not a love story, but it is sappy. I just finished the book Dana's Valley and I liked it. It is definitely a Christian book though in case that isn't your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Not a love story, but it is sappy. I just finished the book Dana's Valley and I liked it. It is definitely a Christian book though in case that isn't your thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wtnbooks Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 (edited) Hi Queen Bee, I am not sure why you would need a sad love story. If you are into love failure, I would rather reccommend you Romantic Funny Novels, which will teach you that love is not just about pain. It's about being happy. Try Wallbanger by Alice Clayton or Bet me by Jennifer. A guy named Vignesh Kumar have listed them down Edited December 25, 2015 by wtnbooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 If you like movies in this style, Somewhere In Time definitely fits :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers is really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldberry Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 Too Deep for Tears by Kathryn Lynn Davis. I am not a big love story person, but this story several times had me sobbing aloud. http://www.amazon.com/Deep-Tears-Kathryn-Lynn-Davis/dp/0671725327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 25, 2015 Share Posted December 25, 2015 I don't know about books, but if you've never watched Veer-Zaara, you should. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted December 26, 2015 Share Posted December 26, 2015 Well, this is old, so you've probably read it, but The Notebook is the sappiest sad love story I can think of. Actually, everything I've ever read by Nicholas Sparks would qualify as a sappy sad love story... Which begs the question: Why do I keep reading Nicholas Sparks?? :ack2: Me too! 😄 Although I really like The Notebook best of all his sappy, sad stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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