The Journal

Fall Head Over Heels for These 15 Romantic Reads with All the Swoon and No Spice

Clean, no-spice romance reads to gift for Valentine’s Day to readers of historical fiction, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and romantic suspense.

January 21, 2026 — Kendyl LeMahieu

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11 Historical and Contemporary Christmas Romances to Read in the 2025 Holiday Season

Christian fiction and holiday reads with clean romance for gift-giving to book lovers and readers of historical and contemporary fiction.

September 4, 2025 — Michele Misiak

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