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Recommended Reading for Teen Romance
Beauty by Robin McKinley
In this expanded retelling of the classic fairy tale, Beauty must go to live with a horrible beast so that the beast will spare her father's life. Y MCK
Both Sides of Time by Caroline Cooney
When Annie accidentally finds a way to travel back in time 100 years, she becomes involved in two love triangles in two different centuries. Y COO Paperbk
Crush by Ellen Conford
This collection of ten short stories focuses on the trials and triumphs of students in Room 202 as they prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day at their school's dance, The Sweetheart Stomp. Y CON
Dancing with an Alien by Mary Logue
When Branko is sent on a mission to Earth to bring back a female human to help repopulate his dying planet, he does not expect to fall in love - until he meets Tonia. Y LOG
Flavor of the Week by Tucker Shaw
Cyril, an overweight boy who is good friends with Rose, but hopes he can be more, helps his best friend Nick woo her with culinary masterpieces which Cyril himself secretly creates. Includes recipes from the story.
Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
Juli has liked Bryce since the second grade; he on the other hand has done nothing but avoid her. When Bryce finally does show interest, Juli starts questioning what she sees in him - suddenly their relationship has flipped! Y VAN
Girls in Love by Jacqueline Wilson
When Ellie's best friend Nadia starts dating an older boy, Ellie pretends that her geeky pen pal Dan is actually her romantic long distance boyfriend. Y WIL
How I Created My Perfect Prom Date by Todd Strasser
When Brad does not ask Nicole to the Senior Prom, she desperately tries to turn her next door neighbor into the perfect dream date. Y STR Paperbk
I'll Be Seeing You by Lurlene McDaniel
When Carley falls in love with Kyle, who was blinded in a chemistry experiement, she doesn't tell him about her facial deformity. Will their love survive if Kyle regains his sight? Y MCD Paperbk
Kissing Tennessee by Kathi Appelt
Nine graduating 8th graders relate their stories of love and heartache that have brought them to Dogwood Junior High's magical Stardust Dance. Y APP
Oh, Joy! by Lucy Frank
When Joy's Uncle Max moves into her family's cramped apartment after suffering a stroke, she knows life is going to be different. But she never dreams her uncle will try to play matchmaker! Y FRA
Owl in Love by Patrice Kindl
Owl's ability to change from a girl to an owl creates complications when she falls in love with her high school science teacher. Y KIN
Rosey in the Present Tense by Louise Hawes
When Franklin's girlfriend Rosey dies in an auto accident, he is lost in grief until the spirit of Rosey returns to help him. Y HAW Paperbk
Samantha and the Cowboy by Lorraine Heath
To earn money for her family at the end of the Civil War, Samantha pretends to be a boy in order to gain employment on a cattle drive headed from Texas to Kansas. But, Samantha finds it hard to keep her gender a secret when she falls in love with a fellow cowboy. Try others in the Avon True Romance series for teens! Y AVO Series
The Changeover: A Supernatural Romance by Margaret Mahy
When Jacko's life force is slowly being drained out of him by an evil demon, his sister turns to an eccentric student witch for help. Y MAH
The Silver Kiss by Annette Curtis Klause
Zoe develops feelings for Simon, a young vampire, who seems to understand her loneliness and anguish over her mother's impending death. Y KLA Paperbk
The Unlikely Romance of Kate Bjorkman by Louise Plummer
Disgusted by melodramatic romance novels, Kate decides to write her own romance novel based on her relationship with Richard, her brother's best friend and her former secret crush. Y PLU
Thwonk by Joan Bauer
A. J.'s life changes forever when she meets a cupid who offers to make her dreams come true. The catch is he will only help her in one way: artistically, academically, or romantically. Y BAU
