wayread - Tumblr blog

[wayread]

Romance to read now to spice up your life

Love romance? Then you will love these romantic novels curated by the Wayread review team. Get ready for your heart to start racing with these books!

Three Masks and a Marquess

Author: Tessa Candle

A nosy marquess runs into a widow who is not all she seems to be – she may not even be a widow – and he decides to solve the riddle of her past. Unfortunately, she also has an enemy after her, so if he’s going to unravel this mystery, he needs to do so quickly.

One Good Turn

Author: Carla Kelly

The Duke of Knaresborough, Benedict Nesbitt, is still recuperating over the loss of the love of his life, until the day he gives a young woman and her child a ride. Benedict thinks she might be his second chance at love, but they both realize that they have to work through their differences first.

Lord Wraybourne’s Betrothed

Author: Jo Beverley

Lord Wraybourne is set to marry Jane Sandiford, and even though Jane thinks he might be doing so only for her money, she doesn’t seem to mind. Add to that the fact that a nearby adversary is trying to sabotage their relationship, and you’ll understand why Jane’s hands are so full.

For more great romance reads, check out Wayread today.

[wayread]

Great romance to read now

Looking for a little spice in your life? Then take a read through these romance books curated by the Wayread review team and get ready for a little sizzle.

Sabrina’s Hero

Author: Donna Hatch

Sabrina has been wondering about the regular, handsome visitor to the nearby lending library for quite some time, but she has no clue who he is. In the end, she has to choose between security and a man who enjoys adventures, but only one will remain by her side when she needs someone the most.

The Regent Pageantry

Author: Liz Levoy

Henry Forehouse is looking for a wife, the next Duchess, even though he is secretly in love with Eunice Manderly. Eunice, however, is in love with Kent Fillbutton, who, as luck would have it, is engaged to someone else. Confused? You won’t be when you read this novel, because you’ll be too busy enjoying the story instead.

Lady Olivia and the Infamous Rake

Author: Janice Preston

Lady Olivia Beauchamp has been secretly whisked away from peril, but her rescuer, Lord Hugo Alastair, doesn’t even try to steal a kiss. He’s also a notorious rake, but their attraction to one another is undeniable. Can she forget about the day’s taboos and go after her man, or will she have to settle for someone else?

For plenty more love and romance, check out Wayread today.

[wayread]

One romance author to get to know now

Sarah MacLean is one great romance author you need to learn about now. Here is a short summary of her and some of her books, curated by the Wayread review team.

Sarah MacLean has found her niche in historical romance, but of a more traditional sort: she tends to stick to the Regency/Victorian periods, and she’s absolutely mastered the niche. As the author of over a dozen high-profile historical romances, and winner of several awards given by the Romance Writers of America, she’s one of the leading voices in the romance genre. Sarah MacLean is essentially a founding mother of the historical subgenre as we know it today.

Must-read: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love by the Numbers #1)

Lady Calpurnia Hartwell is sick and tired of her title, especially since she’s never been able to live up to it. She’s more than ready to break the rules of ladyhood… but she can’t do it alone. And who better to recruit as her “accomplice” (the Regency equivalent of friends-with-benefits) than Gabriel St. John, a marquess and fellow eschewer of society? Of course, as Callie and Gabe grow closer, she realizes that she might not be such a nontraditional girl after all. The only question now is: can she tell him?

For plenty more love and romance content, check out Wayread today.

[wayread]

Quotes on what it is to have a soulmate

Ever wonder what it means to have a soulmate? If not, read these beautiful quotes and realize that when you find him or her, it’s the best thing feeling ever. Best of all, you will have the Wayread review team to thank.

"Wherever you are is my home, my only home." — Charlotte Brontë, "Jane Eyre"

“He brought out the worst in me, and was the best thing that ever happened to me.” ― Coco J. Ginger

"I swear I couldn't love you more than I do right now, and yet I know I will tomorrow." — Leo Christopher

“You are nothing short of my everything.”

“If there's one thing I am sure of, I am sure that you have always belonged with me." — Akif Kichloo

"We must love one another or die.” — W. H. Auden, "September 1, 1939"

"If I know what love is, it is because of you." — Hermann Hesse, "Narcissus and Goldmund"

“The feeling of loving her and being loved by her welled up in him, and he could taste the adrenaline in the back of his throat, and maybe it wasn't over, and maybe he could feel her hand in his again and hear her loud, brash voice contort itself into a whisper to say I-love-you as if it were a secret, and an immense one.” ― John Green, "An Abundance of Katherines"

“Oh, man. This is my dream come true: having an ‘I love you more’ debate. Here, I’ll start. I love you more. Your turn.” ― Richelle Mead, "The Fiery Heart"

“It's okay to love something a little too much, as long as it's real to you.” ― Gerard Way

"And yes, there are over a million words in our language but for some reason none of them can describe the way you make me feel." — R.M. Drake

“Love must be as much a light as it is a flame.” — Henry David Thoreau

"In all the world, there is no heart for me like yours. In all the world, there is no love for you like mine." — Maya Angelou

“You'll never love yourself half as much as I love you and you'll never treat yourself right darling, but I want you too. If I let you know I’m here for you then maybe you'll love yourself like I love you.” ― One Direction, "Little Things"

"I love you past the moon and miss you beyond the stars." — J.M. Storm

For plenty more love and romance content, check out Wayread.

[wayread]

Romantic movies to heat your weekend

Here are some of the best romantic movies for couples to watch together, curated by the Wayread review team.

Save the Last Dance (2001)

An early 2000s staple, Save the Last Dance stars Julia Stiles as Sara, moves to Chicago after her mother’s sudden death. It's there where she meets Derek, with whom she shares a strong passion for dance. A romance blooms, but external forces threaten to tear them apart.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey star in this quirky romance movie about a couple who both decide to undergo a new procedure that will wipe their relationship completely from their memories. Winslet earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for this one, while the film took home the prize for Best Original Screenplay.

Love Actually (2003)

This ensemble movie is now a holiday-season staple, and each viewing just makes fans grow fonder of it. Take a look at this stacked cast list: Alan Rickman, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, and the list goes on and on.

For plenty of romantic eBooks, please visit Wayread.

[wayread]

Get Romantic Ideas from These eBooks

Romance eBooks teach you how to care for your partner. Reading these eBooks together will help to make your relationship stronger. Here are some of the best romance eBooks that will help you have a healthy relationship.

Anna Karenina - Leo Tolstoy

Initially published in 1877, this eBook is about a tale that takes readers across continents in the name of love. The eBook follows the story of an extramarital affair as well as its fallout in Imperial Russian society. Anna decides to run away with the handsome Count Vronsky. Along the way, excitement gives way to paranoia, isolation, and regret, as we witness the unravelling of their relationship. Get this romance eBook at Wayread.

Maurice - E.M. Forster

Written and published in 1914, this is the heroic and passionate tale of a young man’s sexual awakening. Maurice was published after the author’s death and was celebrated as a powerful and beautiful love story. The story plot is about the experiences of a privileged modest young man who comes up against heartbreak and society politics on his journey to self-discovery.

The Serpent Garden - Judith Merkle Riley

Susanna Dallet is left in debt when her husband is murdered. She has to rely on her skills as a painter to survive her new position at Cardinal Wolsey’s court. Luckily, there's an angel and a handsome court secretary looking out for her.

If you are looking for more romantic stories to inspire your relationship, check out Wayread.

[wayread]

Best Romantic eBooks That You Should Read with Your S.O

Romantic eBooks create a bond between couples. They allow you to spend more time with your significant other. Let's look at some audiobooks that will make you experience love in the air.

Lakeshire Park - Megan Walker

In this eBook, the author tells the story of Amelia, who wants to secure the future happiness of Clara. The two sisters have just lost their stepfather, and they realize that they will soon be homeless and without a family. Amelia makes sure to take the chance of attending a house party at Lakeshire Park. If she can convince Sir Ronald to encourage a match between Clara and him, she can secure her future.

Broken Trust - Tate James, Jaymin Eve

Originally published on May 21, 2019, this eBook is about the story of four dangerous, damaged, and messed up boys. One of them gets murdered, but he is reported to have died a natural death. What a messed-up action! They were manipulated and betrayed. Sebastian is focused on bordering on obsession. Read the eBook to find out what will happen next.

Burn for Me - J.H. Croix

Burn for Me follows the story of detective Nevadas’ mission to bring in the most dangerous magician. The middle chapters become interesting. She is kidnapped by the hazardous musician who was their target. You can easily get lost in the story when the two reluctant partners embark on a mission.

For more romantic books, visit Wayread.com.

[wayread]

Special quotes on love and romance for your special someone

Read these words together and enjoy your special connection.

Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.

Maya Angelou

The heart has its reasons which reason knows not.

Blaire Pascal

Every night I watch the sunset and soak up every last ray of its warmth, and send it from my heart to yours.

Pearl Harbor

To find someone who will love you for no reason, and to shower that person with reasons, that is the ultimate happiness.

Robert Brault

We’re all a little weird. And life is a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall into mutually satisfying weirdness–and call it love–true love.

True Love

Thich Nhat Hanh

I love you because the entire universe conspired to help me find you.

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

Here’s looking at you kid.

Casablanca

I’m selfish, impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and at times hard to handle. But if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don’t deserve me at my best.

Marilyn Monroe

And in this crazy life, and through these crazy times It’s you, it’s you; you make me sing You’re every line, you’re every word, you’re everything You’re every song, and I sing along Cause you’re my everything.

Everything Michael Bublé

You are the finest, loveliest, tenderest, and most beautiful person I have ever known and even that is an understatement.

F. Scott Fitzgerald

Every heart sings a song, incomplete, until another heart whispers back. Those who wish to sing always find a song.

Plato

There is never a time or place for true love. It happens accidentally, in a heartbeat, in a single flashing, throbbing moment.

The Truth About Forever

Sarah Dessen

So it’s not gonna be easy. It’s going to be really hard; we’re gonna have to work at this everyday, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, forever, everyday. You and me... everyday.

The Notebook

‘Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all.

Alfred Tennyson

For plenty more love and romance, check out www.wayread.com.

[wayread]

3 Great Office Romance Books

Who knew how much we’d all end up pining for those long days working in the office, the terrible coffee, the stale pastries, the endless gossip? Okay, maybe we don’t miss the office so much as we miss the people we work with, don’t worry though, you can get your office gossip fix with these 3 great office romance books.

  The Hating Game-Sally Thorne

So popular it’s now being turned into a movie—this is a fantastic example of the tried and tested enemies to lovers trope, always a great one when it comes to those heated office romances! Trapped together in a shared working space, soon protagonists Lucy and Josh are competing for everything—including each others affections.

  Can You Keep A Secret-Sophie Kinsella

With a strange anything is possible—you can open up, tell them all your biggest secrets, and just be yourself knowing you’ll never see each other again. That one perfect connection, unless that person turns out to be the reclusive CEO of your company! That mortifying setup is the premise of bestselling author Sophie Kinsella’s fantastic “Can You Keep A Secret”.

Trust In Advertising-Victoria Michaels

High school crushes, we all have them, those long distant memories we leave behind as we get on without lives. And the protagonist of Victoria Michael’s “Trust In Advertising” is no exception. Her professional life is finally on the up with her new firm, but then she’s stopped dead in her tracks by an old flame. Sparks are sure to fly in this thrilling office romance.

  Looking for love in all the wrong places? Try heading over to Wayread to find all the best romantic reads.