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Here are some of the saddest, tear-jerking literary quotes we have ever read, curated by the Lovbliss review team.

1. "For Beatrice, when we first met, I was lonely, and you were pretty. Now I am pretty lonely."

—Lemony Snicket, A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Slippery Slope

2. "So, this is my life. And I want you to know that I am both happy and sad and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be."

—Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

3. "Stay gold, Ponyboy, stay gold."

—S. E. Hinton, The Outsiders

4. "Wilbur never forgot Charlotte. Although he loved her children and grandchildren dearly, none of the new spiders ever quite took her place in his heart."

—E. B. White, Charlotte's Web

5. "I know so many last words. But I will never know hers."

—John Green, Looking for Alaska

6. "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is, even if we're apart…I'll always be with you."

—A. A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh

7. "I buried Little Ann by the side of Old Dan. I knew that was where she wanted to be. I also buried part of my life along with my dog."

—Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows

8. "All I could do now was offer him comfort, the assurance that as he left this life he was not alone but rather was tended by the dog who loved him more than anything in the whole world."

—W. Bruce Cameron, A Dog's Purpose

9. "I ought to of shot that dog myself, George. I shouldn't ought to of let no stranger shoot my dog."

—John Steinbeck, Of Mice and Men

10. "Don't ever tell anybody anything. If you do, you start missing everybody."

—J. D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye

Here are some great young adult romance novels to read now if you are looking for a bit of romance in your life, curated by the Lovbliss review team.

American Royals II: Majesty

by Katharine McGee

In the delightfully soapy sequel to American Royals, which reimagines America with its own royal family, the drama is high and the flirtations irresistible. As Princess Beatrice prepares to be the country’s first queen, Princess Samantha prepares for a good time, and Prince Jefferson's love interests pursue their own desires. There’s forbidden love, the leadup to a royal wedding, and the built-in struggles that shadow the Crown.

Breathless

by Jennifer Niven

Claude Henry is a young woman who likes to steer her own ship — which makes the news that she’ll be spending her last summer before college on a remote island with her mother a tough pill to swallow. As Claude gives in to the rugged natural beauty of the island, she also falls in love with Jeremiah. Theirs is a relationship with a deadline, but that doesn’t make it any less significant.

Super Fake Love Song

by David Yoon

David Yoon’s last novel, Frankly in Love, stole hearts, and he’s back at it with Super Fake Love Song. Self-proclaimed nerd Sunny Dae is bowled over by the hip and self-assured Cirrus Soh, so when Cirrus mistakes Sunny for a rocker, well, Sunny has to become the leader of a rock band, right? As Sunny tweaks his public persona to fit Cirrus’s perception, he starts to feel cooler and more confident himself. But will his elaborate lies spin out of control?

Looking for a great romantic read tonight? Why not get your hands on one of these good ones curated by the Lovbliss review team.

Vision In White by Nora Roberts

Wedding photographer Mackensie "Mac" Elliot operates a wedding planning company with three friends. When a day on the job introduces her to sweet and stable English teacher Carter Maguire, their casual fling might lead to her own happy ending.

Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

Abby Abernathy swears she's going to leave her dark past behind her when she goes to college, becoming the consummate good girl. But all of her best intentions are challenged by tattooed campus bad boy Travis Maddox, who tricks Abby into a month-long bet. The stakes turn out to be higher than either of them realize.

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Scarlett O'Hara, her "perfect knight" Ashley Wilkes, and the scandalous yet dashing Rhett Butler stand the test of time. Readers have devoured more than 30 million copies of this Pulitzer Prize winner since 1936 and once you dive in, you'll understand why.

Here are some beautiful love quotes that will speak to your soul in a particular way that will make you say, "Yes. That.", and all curated by the Lovbliss review team.

"Love consists of this: two solitudes that meet, protect and greet each other." — Rainer Maria Rilke

"Love is like the wind, you can't see it, but you can feel it." ― Nicholas Sparks, "A Walk To Remember"

"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." — Elizabeth Barrett Browning

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." — Charles M. Schulz

"Love is that condition in which the happiness of another person is essential to your own." — Robert A. Heinlein

"Love loves to love love." ― James Joyce, "Ulysses"

"Love is the voice under all silences, the hope which has no opposite in fear; the strength so strong mere force is feebleness: the truth more first than sun, more last than star." — E.E. Cummings

"Love is but the discovery of ourselves in others, and the delight in the recognition." ― Alexander Smith

"It is better to love wisely, no doubt: but to love foolishly is better than not to be able to love at all." — William Makepeace Thackeray, "Vanity Fair"

"Love is a smoke and is made with the fume of sighs." — William Shakespeare, "Romeo and Juliet"

"Love is the answer to everything. It's the only reason to do anything." — Ray Bradbury

"We're all a little weird, and life's a little weird. And when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love." — Dr. Seuss

"The opposite of love is not hate; it's indifference." — Elie Wiesel

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

Notting Hill (1999)

A romance movie list without Julia Roberts is asinine. While it might be easy to fall back on Pretty Woman, the nuanced and sometimes unbelievable story between a commoner and a movie starlet is near the top of Roberts’s heap of films.

The Notebook (2004)

Nicholas Sparks is cheesy and often over the top, but The Notebook is a romantic story of love that just beautiful enough that it transcends all of the cheesiness it takes to tell it.

West Side Story (1961)

It’s the quintessential movie musical, but it’s also still unfortunately relevant for our times. Two teens, torn apart by their attachment to rival gangs, fall in love for it all to end in tragedy. The film is currently being remade, but it’s hard to beat the original.

If you are looking for a romantic movie to watch with your partner, here at Lovbliss we have rounded up a few of the best romantic movies of all time.

Moonstruck (1987)

Snap out of it! The film that stars Nicholas Cage and Cher helped lock in Cher's long-deserved Oscar. The perfect Italian-American film set in New York, Moonstruck is a late-80s classic.

Call Me By Your Name (2017)

That peach scene is something else. The Luca Guadagnino-directed film perfectly encapsulates the feelings of first love and love lost in a beautiful Italian setting. Bonus points: CMBYNis the rare gay love story where someone doesn’t get beaten or end up with HIV.

Silver Linings Playbook (2012)

The first real entry of the Cooper/Lawrence film trio, Silver Linings Playbook, tells what happens when perfectly flawed people find love together. The film also won Lawrence her first Oscar, and that’s pretty outstanding for a picture loosely categorized as a romantic comedy.

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Young love set in the Catskills, correctly punctuated with an iconic '80s movie dance lift? Romance gold.

Love & Basketball (2000)

Love & Basketball is one of the ultimate sports movies. It just so happens also to be one of the ultimate romances, too. As two friends start establishing themselves as real basketball stars, they fall for each other—but their respective careers may keep them apart.

Elizabethtown (2005)

Elizabethtown is quirky and cosmetically indie, but it’s still a sweetly thoughtful romance wrapped up in existentialism. Orlando Bloom is the perfect working guy finding his roots again, and Kirsten Dunst is nothing if not the poster child for Manic Pixie Dream Girls.

The Bodyguard (1992)

Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner’s chemistry is a disaster, but something about the security guard/pop star dynamic works. It also has one of the most iconic soundtracks in film history.

Carol (2015)

Who doesn’t love a lesbian love story adorned with mid-century forbidden temptation and department store customer service that can’t be beaten?!

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Crazy Rich Asians were long overdue—a film that sheds light on heritage while also telling a very entertaining romantic story. And even if you’re not the most inclined to watch a rom-com, the movie’s incredible scenery alone is worth watching for.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

It is perhaps the romantic comedy that stands above all others. Set across the expanse of multiple years, Harry and Sally were always supposed to end up together. It just took a minute for it to happen.

Jerry Maguire (1996)

If saying “I love you” isn’t enough, follow it up with “you complete me.” It’s a classic Jerry move, and it made for one of the most famous scenes in the current romance canon.

Relationship-centric eBooks can help couples who are struggling in their relationships. They educate readers on how they can overcome the challenges they are facing. Here are some of the best romantic audiobooks for couples to help you build a healthy relationship.

Michael S. Sorensen’s I Hear You

This eBook is ideal for couples who are looking to maximize their relationships. The author focuses on creating suspense that will leave you wanting to know what happens next. His exceptional writing skills and personality make the story more interesting. Michaels offers essential pieces of advice and explains in detail how little changes can impact your relationship.

The Kiss Quotient -Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient is a refreshing and heartwarming eBook that couples will enjoy reading together. Stella, the main character in the book, is a math whiz on the Autism spectrum. However, she cannot seem to get it right when it comes to relationships. She decides to hire a male escort who assists her in almost everything - right from kissing to striking a conversation.

Royally Screwed - Emma Chase

In this eBook, Emma tells the story of a beautiful girl who has fallen in love with a prince. Everybody knows that a commoner can’t get married to a royal family. ''Royally Screwed'' is the closest you will ever get to live that fantasy. The book was initially published on September 19, 2016.

These beautiful words need to be shared with the special person in your life.

I believe in memories They look so, so pretty when I sleep Hey now, and when I wake up, You look so pretty sleeping next to me But there is not enough time, And there is no, no song I could sing And there is no combination of words I could say But I will still tell you one thing We’re better together.

Better Together

Jack Johnson

Cause all of me Loves all of you Love your curves and all your edges All your perfect imperfections Give your all to me I’ll give my all to you You’re my end and my beginning.

All of Me

John Legend

I feel wonderful because I see The love light in your eyes. And the wonder of it all Is that you just don’t realize how much I love you.

Wonderful Tonight

Eric Clapton

If all else perished and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.

Wuthering Heights

Emily Brontë

I’ll follow you into the park Through the jungle, through the dark Girl, I never loved one like you Moats and boats and waterfalls Alleyways and pay phone calls I’ve been everywhere with you That’s true, laugh until we think we’ll die Barefoot on a summer night Never could be sweeter than with you.

Home

Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros

Tell the world that we finally got it all right I choose you I will become yours and you will become mine I choose you We are not perfect We’ll learn from our mistakes And as long as it takes I will prove my love to you.

I Choose You

Sara Bareilles

Fans of period drama and romance are in for a treat with the news that a new adaptation of the popular Bridgerton romance novels is coming to Netflix. With some big names attached, both behind and in front of the camera. Here are seven things we know about the Bridgerton series on Netflix

  1. The show is based on the Bridgerton series of books written by American novelist Julia Quinn. There are eight books in all and each book follows the lives and romances of the eight children of the Viscount Bridgerston - Anthony, Benedict, Colin, Daphne, Eloise, Francesca, Gregory and Hyacinth.

2. The opening series focuses on Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest as she prepares to make her debut in Regency London and find a suitable match. However, will her family approve of her choices?

  3. The story begins in the Regency era in England, which was between 1811 and 1820, a period when King George III was deemed too ill to rule and his son, the Prince Regent operated as a proxy ruler.

  4. The series is produced by Shonda Rhimes, the creator of Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal. It is Rhimes’s first production for Netflix and the showrunner will be Shondaland stalwart Chris Van Dusen. Rhimes and Van Dusen are also executive producers along with fellow Shondalander Betsy Beers.

5. Among the familiar faces in the cast are Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan and Adjoa Andoh of Silent Witness while screen royalty Dame Julie Andrews features as Lady Whistledown, the narrator of the show.

  6. Filming for Bridgerton took place entirely in England during 2019, with locations in London, Bath and Somerset.

  7. The first series is eight episodes long and drops on Netflix on Christmas Day.

When you find love, it’s the most wonderful feeling in the world. Here are a few of our favourite romance quotes from comedies and novels.

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

2. We are each of us angels with only one wing, and we can only fly by embracing one another. –Luciano De Crescenzo

3. Romance is the glamour which turns the dust of everyday life into a golden haze.– Carolyn Gold Heilbrun

4. Vulnerability is the essence of romance. It's the art of being uncalculated, the willingness to look foolish, the courage to say, 'This is me, and I'm interested in you enough to show you my flaws with the hope that you may embrace me for all that I am but, more important, all that I am not.' – Ashton Kutcher

5. The real lover is the man who can thrill you just by touching your head or smiling into your eyes - or just by staring into space. – Marilyn Monroe

6. Today I begin to understand what love must be, if it exists... When we are parted, we each feel the lack of the other half of ourselves. We are incomplete like a book in two volumes of which the first has been lost. That is what I imagine love to be: incompleteness in absence.– Edmond De Goncourt

7. I am certain of nothing but the holiness of the heart's affections, and the truth of imagination.– John Keats

8. Love is a portion of the soul itself, and it is of the same nature as the celestial breathing of the atmosphere of paradise.– Victor Hugo

9. Falling in love, romance, matters of the heart - when you fall in love, on some biochemical level you know there is a chance it won't work out. It's ingrained in us that if you take such an enormous risk on someone with your heart that it might not pay off. I gamble all my chips and I might actually lose everything. – Rachael Taylor

10. The romantic love we feel toward the opposite sex is probably one extra help from God to bring you together, but that's it. All the rest of it, the true love, is the test.– Joan Chen

11. There is no instinct like that of the heart. – Lord Byron

12. Romantic love is mental illness. But it's a pleasurable one. It's a drug. It distorts reality, and that's the point of it. It would be impossible to fall in love with someone that you really saw.– Fran Lebowitz

13. Learning to give up on perfection may be just about the most romantic move any of us could make. – Alain de Botton

14. Now I believe that lovers should be draped in flowers and laid entwined together on a bed of clover and left there to sleep, left there to dream of their happiness. – Conor Oberst

15. Romantic love can be terrifying. We experience another human being as enormously important to us. So there is surrender - not a surrender to the other person so much as to our feeling for the other person. What is the obstacle? The possibility of loss. – Nathaniel Branden

16. I have a great wife and it's very easy to be romantic because it makes her happy and then my life is so much better when she's happy. – Nicholas Sparks

17. 'Romeo And Juliet' is the classic love story. When two lovers are separated and trying to get back to one another, that's fiercely romantic and something you become glued to. – Saoirse Ronan

18. Romantic lovers require from each other at least the facade of reason: We desire to be what romantic love makes us appear in the other's eyes. We want to imagine we are deserving of the love we inspire.– Maggie Gallagher

19. The word 'romance,' according to the dictionary, means excitement, adventure, and something extremely real. Romance should last a lifetime.– Billy Graham

20. I am such a sap when it comes to love! I believe in love at first sight all the way. But that's just the way it happened to me with my relationships. I love the idea of two people looking at each other and electricity flying around them; it's so romantic, and it's a great feeling. – Kim Barnouin

It can be difficult to find the right words to express your feelings, but these quotes will help you find the perfect words for that special person in your life.

1. “To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world.” – Bill Wilson

2. “Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.”— James Baldwin

3. “You have found true love when you realize that you want to wake up beside your love every morning even when you have your differences.” – Unknown

4. “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world.”— Lucille Ball

5. “I love you and that’s the beginning and end of everything.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

6. “You are the source of my joy, the center of my world and the whole of my heart.” – Unknown

7. “The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love, and to let it come in.” — Morrie Schwartz

8. “You are nothing short of my everything.” – Unknown

9. “My six word love story: I can’t imagine life without you.” – Anonymous

10. “You are the last thought in my mind before I drift off to sleep and the first thought when I wake up each morning.” – Unknown

11. “Love is a friendship set to music.”— Joseph Campbell

12. “I love you not only for what you are, but for what I am when I am with you.” – Roy Croft

13. “I went to sleep last night with a smile because I knew I’d be dreaming of you… but I woke up this morning with a smile because you weren’t a dream.” – Unknown

14. “Everywhere I look I am reminded of your love. You are my world.” – Unknown

15. “We are shaped and fashioned by what we love.”— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

16. “You are every reason, every hope and every dream I’ve ever had.” – Nicolas Sparks

17. “Love is not about how many days, weeks or months you’ve been together, it’s all about how much you love each other every day.” – Unknown

18. “When we are in love we seem to ourselves quite different from what we were before.”— Blaise Pascal

19. “I love you for all that you are, all that you have been and all that you will be.” – Unknown

20. “If I know what love is, it is because of you.” – Hermann Hesse

Looking for love in all the wrong places? If so, then take a read through these love quotes that will inspire romance in your everyday life.

Love yourself. Then forget it. Then, love the world. Mary Oliver

True love stories never have endings. Richard Bach

Never make someone a priority when all you are to them is an option. Maya Angelou

He is not a lover who does not love forever. Euripides

Him that I love, I wish to be free – even from me. Anne Morrow Lindbergh

In the end we discover that to love and let go can be the same thing. Jack Kornfield

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

Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up. James Baldwin

I wish I had done everything on Earth with you. The Great Gatsby

It is better to be hated for what you are than loved for what you are not. Andre Gide

Each time you love, love as deeply as if it were forever – only, nothing is eternal. Audre Lorde

A loving heart is the truest wisdom. Charles Dickens

Every thing that you love, you will eventually lose, but in the end, love will return in a different form. Franz Kafka

Knowing, understanding and accepting yourself is your first step to everything you want in life. Maxime Lagacé

We must love one another or die. W. H. Auden

Love is the product of how you respond … Love is showing your partner they’re safe, you’ll catch them if they fall, and you’ll drop everything if they need you. Love is unconditional. Love doesn’t keep score. Shane Parrish

Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the other. Felix Adler

One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life: that word is love. Sophocles

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profundity. Kindness in giving creates love. Lao Tzu

Love’s greatest gift is its ability to make everything it touches sacred. Barbara De Angelis

Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart. Washington Irving

Life is the first gift, love is the second, and understanding the third. Marge Piercy

You never lose by loving. You always lose by holding back. Barbara De Angelis

Going through a divorce can be difficult and it may feel like you want to jump into the next relationship as quickly as possible, but don’t. Here are a few things you must not do after a divorce.

Spend time alone

When you’re used to being married, being single can be scary. But spending some time alone will help you figure out who you really are when you’re not attached to anyone. Just remember there is nothing wrong with being alone.

Make sure you’ve totally moved on

Before you can start a new relationship, you need to be sure that you are completely over your ex. If you still having a strong emotional reaction when you hear their name, then chances are you are not ready for a relationship.

Figure out what went wrong before

Try to address your past mistakes in a relationship so you can set a new relationship up for success.

Define what you want from a relationship

Ask yourself what you’re looking for in a new relationship, such as a deeper connection, or even a sense of adventure.

Go in with self-confidence

After a divorce some women have a fear of being hurt again or being rejected, but try to put those worries aside and just remember you aren’t destined to be alone forever.

Be real, not perfect

When you start dating, plan to be authentic as possible on your very first date, and you’ll be able to find a better connection. But, if there’s no chemistry, then no worries, the person is not the one for you.

Amsterdam; one of Europe’s canal capitals with bicycles wherever you look, quaint and colorful houses and plenty of rich history. If you dabbled the thought of jetting over to the city and aren’t sure if you should go for it, here are a few reasons to choose Amsterdam for a romantic break.

The canals - Probably one of the biggest draws to Amsterdam is its canals and how beautiful the entire setting is. You can easily spend your days strolling around the city, finding hidden little streams, going for a canal cruise and visiting some of the local people on the canal boats. The canal also makes for lovely pictures and a great dining spot.

The spring season - If you go in the springtime, Amsterdam is even more romantic. The flowers start blooming and their flower market is in full swing. The flower market is absolutely beautiful with pastel colored flowers wherever you turn. You could treat your other half to some flowers as you stroll through.

Food scene - Amsterdam is a city packed with very Insta worthy cafes, cool restaurants and a wide variety of different foods. You can try traditional foods or really have a taste for any cuisines as there is so much variety in Amsterdam. You’ll want to eat and eat, and get those really cute Instagram photos.

The history - If you love a bit of sightseeing combined with a romantic venture, then this is the city to go for. There are lots of museums in the Museum Quarter to explore and other historical spots around the city to see.

Love is love, whether that’s a man and woman, two people of the same sex, or two gender fluid beings. Love doesn’t discriminate in any sense and should be celebrated by all, in whatever category you fit into. If you’d love to read some non-traditional love stories, here are some top picks.

Tin Man by Sarah Winman - Tin Man introduces us to Annie, Ellis and Michael, three friends who are stuck in an impossible love triangle. Ellis and Michael met 12 years ago who bonded in summer over swimming and cycling, in 1960s Oxford. However, when we catch a glimpse of Ellis as an adult, he is married to Annie and Michael’s story is left untold.

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang - Stella Lane is a math whiz on the autistic spectrum with strong hate for kissing. However, with an attempt to overcome her awkward feelings of kissing and sex, she hires an escort Michael Phan, who introduces Stella to feelings she didn’t even know she has - or could experience.

Etta and Otto and Russell and James by Emma Hooper - Etta has spent the majority of her life on the rolling farmland of Saskatchewan. At the age of 82, she decided to finally go to see the sea and embarks on a 3,232-kilometre journey. Back home, however, her husband Otto is left alone with his vivid memories.

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera - Get ready to cry at this heartbreaking love tale. It follows the story of two teen boys who find a lifetime of love in their last day on earth. It’s told in an alternate reality, as teens Mateo and Rufus are both told they will die by the end of the day.

Italy is a romantic destination in general with its friendly spirit, heartwarming culture, glorious dishes and one of the best coastlines you’ll ever see. And when you’re picking a place in Italy to go with your partner, it can be a tricky choice. However, Tuscany is a location that tickles many people’s fancy for different reasons, and here are some romantic things to do there.

Picnic in a vineyard - Tuscany is home to rolling hills and endless vineyards that you can’t help but make use of the incredible landscape. Visit one of the local vineyards, take a tour with a guide and then bring a picnic to dine alongside your new bottle of Tuscan wine. Try and find a quieter area of the vineyard where the tours aren’t as obvious and then it’ll optimize your experience also.

Hire a Vespa - Tuscany is renowned for its beautiful rolling hills and endless green landscape that you’ll be amazed at every turn. For the few days you’re there, hire a Vespa, take advantage and explore every village possible. You can ride around the bigger cities such as Florence, Siena, and Pisa, and discover more rural places where a lot of the locals live. It’s a better way to see the place as a couple as the experience will be more authentic.

Take a cooking class - Italy is renowned for its beautiful food scene with of the most hearty dishes around. When in Tuscany, in the heart of wine, try and join in on a cooking class together. You can learn the history of Italian cuisine and how to make some delicious dishes.

Many romance novels feature a threat to the love of the central couple. It may be society or a disapproving family, but when things are a bit more sinister than that, it can make for a much more intriguing story. Here are a few twisted romantic tales which are little bit different from the run-of-the-mill love stories.

The Hypnotist’s Love Story by Liane Moriarty

When Ellen falls in love with Patrick, they seem to be a great match. However, Ellen soon realises she is going to have to fight for her new man when she learns that he has a stalker. The plot thickens when it is revealed, although not to Ellen who works as a hypnotherapist, discovers that Patrick’s stalker is actually one of her clients. An intriguingly psychological battle ensues and Ellen is forced to ask herself how far she will go to keep her relationship with Patrick together.

Caged by Shanna Ehrlich

The holiday romance is a staple of love stories, but this one comes with a twist. Annie is on vacation when she meets Braxton, a wealthy businessman who also has links to organized crime. His dark side, however, makes him more alluring to Annie who is attracted to the danger. Will their relationship last beyond their brief but intense fling and what consequences will it bring?

Twist Me by Anna Zaires

Not one for the feint-hearted. A young woman is kidnapped and taken to a mysterious island. It is a terrifying ordeal, but one which she begins to develop strange feelings about. She also has conflicting emotions about her captor too and develops a full-blown case of Stockholm Syndrome. A quite unconventional romance story, proceed with caution.