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Three reasons why literary romances flop, and why we need to fix them

Love is a many-splendored thing, and a good literary romance can be irresistible. But all too often, these love stories are torpedoed by bizarre literary phenomena that can punch holes in the strongest ‘ship – and the book it’s in. Check out our feelings on three of these problems right here!

Nine anti-romance reads for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is not for everyone. If you would just like to avoid all of the love and hearts and chocolate this Valentine’s, grab one of these books and bury your head in it until the love-fest is over.