We all know the classic, early 2000’s movie, featuring womanizing heartthrob Matthew McConaughey. Each of his ex-girlfriends comes back one by one, some that were absolutely cringe-worthy, ones that were just plain fun and the unfortunate ones that got away. Well, we couldn’t help but feel as though our past book ‘read’-lationships were coming back to haunt us during this month of love, so we’ve laid out our favorite novels that we just can’t seem to break up with.
The Love Wars by Alison Hellar
As a matrimonial attorney, Molly Grant has been through more divorces than she’s been in relationships. As each of her insanely rich, media mogul clients come through the door; Molly can’t help but become a little numb to the ridiculous tension between ex-lovers. That is until she meets the client that changes everything…can Molly trust her instincts enough to make the right decision?
Why we just can’t break up with this read: You know the oh-so-sweet tug a not-so-good-for-you relationship? That’s the thread here, just pulling us into the story over and over again to see if Molly will follow her head or her heart. Thank goodness it’s someone else making that decision for once!
The Arrivals by Meg Mitchell Moore
As children, simple problems, like forgetting your lunch box for school result in easy solutions. Adult problems? Now that’s a different story. For Ginny and William, their renewed life in Vermont makes a head on collision with their children as each come back, one by one, with problems that are beyond their control. Can Ginny and William survive the challenges of a modern family?
Why we just can’t break up with this read: If you were a fan of Parenthood, this book is for you. Now that Parenthood is over and we’re still choked up about the ending, we’re re-reading The Arrivals because every now and then, it’s great to have mom and dad looking out for you as you heal.
She’s Gone Country by Jane Porter
New York City top model Shey Darcy is living every young woman’s dream. That is, until her handsome photographer husband breaks her heart by falling in love with another woman. Now Shey is forced to move back to her good old Southern roots in Texas. With a religious mother, three riley teenage boys and an ex-lover in the mix, can Shey reinvent herself yet again?
Why we just can’t break up with this read: With notes of Hart of Dixie and Sweet Home Alabama, this one is great for nursing a heartbreak and reminding yourself there’s still hope.
Stay by Allie Larkin
Savannah is mending a deeply broken heart after watching her best friend marry her soul mate. In a spur of the moment decision, Savannah orders a German Shepherd puppy. What arrives is a 100 pound best who only answers Slavic commands. Is her life doomed to be a mess of broken hearts and hopeless puppy training?
Why we just can’t break up with this read: Puppies. And the promise that even though the one we thought was the One has gotten away, tomorrow is another day.
The Mermaid of Brooklyn by Amy Shearn
Jenny Lipkin had her wonder woman career laid out in front of her – a position as a magazine editor and a handsome husband, you know, just every girl’s perfect daydream. But now, she’s just a stressed out Brooklyn mother. After a shocking disappearance, an unexpected ally appears and makes Jenny question everything about her not so perfect life.
Why we just can’t breakup with this read: Sometimes we all need a little escape from reality – a daydream we can get caught up in when our email inbox is simply exploding. This book gives us all that and more. A good pair of shoes, a determined Brooklyn woman and a little touch of magic are all wrapped up in this mesmerizing book.
The Girls’ Guide to Love and Supper Clubs by Dana Bate
With her entire life laid out in front of her, Hannah Sugarman wants nothing more than to be a loving girlfriend and cook. I mean what girl doesn’t want to perfect their cupcake recipe and be the hostess with the “most-ess”? Except Hannah can’t be the loving girlfriend with the perfect life – she needs to do this on her own. After starting an underground and slightly illegal supper club, will Hannah finally find her true self?
Why we just can’t breakup with this read: Let’s just say this book is a little bit like obsessively scrolling through Lauren Conrad’s blush pink Instagram feed. With perfect cupcake decorations and a few handsome suitors, who wouldn’t want to indulge in this read every once and a while?
Crush Control by Jennifer Jabaley
Ever been a sidekick in a popular Las Vegas hypnotism show? Yeah us either. But this is Willow’s every day life. That is until she moves back to her mother’s southern hometown to start a new “normal” life. If all Willow has ever known is the illusion of magic will she be able to survive outside Sin City and pretend to be normal?
Why we just can’t breakup with this read: The whimsical weirdness of the Las Vegas strip is woven into this novel so well…it’s addicting. We all feel a little “out-there” sometimes and this read gives us reassurance that no matter how hard we try, we’re really never that “normal.”
Blind Spot for Boys by Justina Chen
Most of us know the phrase “bittersweet” all too well. Something horrible happens but you can’t help but feel a little hopeful on the other side. For 16-year-old, Shana, her “bittersweet” life becomes all too real, all too fast. Leaving her igniting romance to help her father see the world before he goes blind, Shana faces losing the love of her life over the unconditional love for her father.
Why we just can’t breakup with this read: Being loyal to your family but craving new adventures is a space we all try to avoid. This read is the cheerleader in the back of our minds telling us to follow our hearts no matter the situation. So for obvious reasons we just can’t let her go!
Save Me by Krystn Kusek Lewis
Restoring a quiet farmhouse with your absolutely adorable husband sounds like a dream to us! But for Daphne Mitchell, this perfect life falls apart in an instant after her husband, Owen, reveals he’s fallen in love with another woman. Like any normal girl, moving on sounds like a box of chocolates, a bottle of wine and almost next to impossible. But after a near-fatal car accident, can Daphne change her life around yet again?
Why we just can’t breakup with this read: You know that saying “it could be worse?” Well unfortunately for Daphne, her story makes our lives seem just that much better. This heart-wrenching story will give you some serious hope for the future.
The Memory Child by Steena Holmes
After trying for twelve years, Diane and Brian are finally having a baby, any couple’s dream! Yet, Diane has just been promoted and Brian is being sent off to London. When timing is almost the opposite of perfect, will Diane and Brian able to complete the family they’ve always dreamt of or will the struggles of the real world begin to emerge?
Why we just can’t break up with this read: The twist to the story is breathtaking and makes rereading this story even more intriguing the second, third and fourth time around!
What book can you not seem to break up with? Tell us in the comments below!
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