A Look, a Touch, a Moment… and a Kiss (All the Feels, OTPs and Swoons to Celebrate Valentine’s Day!)

February 13, 2018 Rissi JC 24 Comments

Hey, hey happy readers! Today’s topic is all about the SWOONS and fangirl FEELS of fiction. Totally appropriate considering why tomorrow is.  So today That Artsy Reader Girl on this Top Ten Tuesday February 13 2018 requests: Love Freebie (Romances, swoons, OTPs, kisses, sexy scenes, etc.).

A Look, a Touch, a Moment… and a Kiss (All the Feels, OTPs and Swoons to Celebrate Valentine’s Day!). Featuring Top Ten Tuesday February 13 2018. Text © Rissi JC

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That’s right this week Wednesday brings with it more than the middle day of the week. It’s Valentine’s Day. With its arrival, our Top Ten Tuesday meme is taking its cue from it and celebrating all the feels, OTPs, kisses, romantic scenes and swoons. I’m celebrating the weekly event by decorating Valentine’s Day cookies (or I will be once the day enters normal operating hours – meaning, I promise I’m not frosting cookies at midnight). But as fun as that task is, I’m not celebrating with a sugary treat alone. Instead I’m also talking about some romance-y things with these bookish thoughts.  

Today I’m spinning my list so that I can further inflate my love of cover snobbery. In plain terms, let’s spotlight all the swoon-y covers. Not the cringe-worthy kind of romance covers that give true romance stories a bad name. No, instead these are the pretty, cute and genuinely beautiful covers of romantic novels. (Too often a word/genre that is given a bad name.) To make it a little more interesting – or at least, in an attempt to, I’m only talking about swoon-y romance covers covering books I want to read (or that’s going to be my goal… but I’ll confess, there may be one or two I have read tossed in) and think are swoon-y.  

Let’s have a look.  

VALENTINE’S DAY: TOP TEN TUESDAY FEBRUARY 13 2018

1: Any Way you Slice It by Kristine Carlson Asselin | OK, so this title isn’t the most swoony, but come on… we have to admit the cover is pretty dreamy!! That bokeh effect will do it every time. Amazon | Goodreads  

2: The Bridge by Jill Cox | Just like bokeh is romance catnip, so are twinkle lights! This design in particular is pretty because of the silhouettes and the beautiful, rich background color. Sadly, it’s a book I have not read, but the Paris setting is certainly another appeal. Amazon | Goodreads

A Look, a Touch, a Moment… and a Kiss (All the Feels, OTPs and Swoons to Celebrate Valentine’s Day!). Featuring Top Ten Tuesday February 13 2018. Text © Rissi JC

3: Until I Knew Myself by Tammy L. Gray | Coming this March (go forth and preorder this one!!), this beautiful cover is lovely. Not only is the near-kiss couple pose charming, the color palette is also spot-on perfection. Amazon | Goodreads

4: The Goodbye Bride by Denise Hunter | Yes, I said there might be a few thrown in that I have read. This is one of them. Just look at that dreamy cover? How could I not use it today?! *she asks rhetorically* Amazon | Goodreads

A Look, a Touch, a Moment… and a Kiss (All the Feels, OTPs and Swoons to Celebrate Valentine’s Day!). Featuring Top Ten Tuesday February 13 2018. Text © Rissi JC

5: Close to You by Kara Isaac | I know, I feature this one… a lot. But what can I say? It’s not only a lovely story (yes, this is another on today’s list that I have read) and the cover is (to me) super swoon-y. It’s one of the artistic “cut off” designs, but it’s one that works so very well. I love that we can’t “see” what’s going on (is the couple in an eye lock? Are they smiling at one another? Does he have his arm around her? Or are they sharing a chaste kiss?) and yet somehow, what we do see lends
a picturesque image of romance. Amazon | Goodreads   

6: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes | Yes, I am using the “dreaded” movie tie-in edition. Confession time: I actually like the tie-in editions. Especially when they’re as pretty as this. (No, I’ve not yet read this one despite saying I’m going to for months now.) Amazon | Goodreads ⟶ Rent Me Before You on Amazon Video

7: Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith | With its art deco back and white theme and “pop” of red, this cover is picture perfect for the romance holiday known as Valentine’s Day. Amazon | Goodreads  

8: Through Waters Deep by Sarah Sundin | Soft and swoony, I adore this historical cover art. It fits the characters beautifully, plus the pose is very romantic and indicative of how the hero supports his sweetheart. Amazon | Goodreads  

9: Like Never Before by Melissa Tagg | Despite the autumn hues, I couldn’t not include a novel by Melissa Tagg. Her covers are magical and the inside is pretty darn cute too. Plus, no one does “meet cutes” better than Melissa and it kinda’ looks like it’s a snowy backdrop, so I feel this one totally applies to today’s topic. Amazon | Goodreads

10: The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner | Though this one isn’t THE most romantic on this list, I couldn’t not use it. A. because it boasts those adorable little hearts floating in the air and B. I love when color palettes are unique. This one is by using a beautiful turquoise color (rather than a matching pink/red hue or a similar tone). Amazon | Goodreads  

11: Undeniably Yours by Becky Wade | I simply had to use this one because of its “pretty in pink” vibes and that adorable
image. Reminds of the famous “foot pop” line from The Princess Diaries (aff link). Amazon | Goodreads

12: P.S. I Like You by Kasie West | This wouldn’t be a Top Ten Tuesday post if I didn’t include a Kasie West novel, right? And I mean, really, how perfect is a book like this for today’s topic? Amazon | Goodreads

This brings another edition of the Top Ten bookish meme to its close. Fill those comments with your thoughts. Which of these have you read? Do you want to read any? How did you spin this Top Ten Tuesday February 13 2018 topic?! I’d love to chat all the bookish thoughts with you – and as always, if you joined this bookworm-approved meme, leave your Top Ten Tuesday links below. I’d be glad to visit your bookish havens – even if it does take me a week to make the rounds.  

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24 Comments

  • Greg February 13, 2018 at 5:18 AM

    I like The Bridge- what an awesome cover! – and Any Way You Slice It is great too. Undeniably Yours is kinda cute.

    I really like that combination of the lights and the Eiffel Tower in the background on the Bridge…

    • Rissi February 13, 2018 at 5:24 AM

      Me too, Greg! The Bride is one of the sweetest covers I've seen; and I kind of stumbled across that one. Lucky find I say. :)

      Thanks so much for visiting.

  • Anne Bennett February 13, 2018 at 6:46 AM

    You did pick some sweet covers! I like many of them, too.

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:06 AM

      Aw, thanks, Anne. :)

  • Anonymous February 13, 2018 at 7:19 AM

    Haha, I was totally thinking to myself that you have to have had a Kasie West cover… and there it was! :-) Fab list, Rissi!

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:13 AM

      You know my Top Ten Tuesday habits so well, Chrissi. Couldn't NOT include Kasie. :)

      Thanks for visiting.

  • Anonymous February 13, 2018 at 1:42 PM

    Wow! Those are some sweet covers Rissi!!! My personal favorite is ~ Until I knew Myself! :) Happy Valentine's Day!

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:19 AM

      Isn't is gorgeous!!?? Cannot wait to read this beauty. :)

      Thanks so much for visiting – and same to you, Happy Valentines.

  • Barb February 13, 2018 at 2:56 PM

    I think I like Through Waters Deep the best. It coveys romance and love without being over the top!

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:21 AM

      That ones a stunner! One of my favorite historical covers ever and the story inside is also beautiful. :)

      Thanks for visiting, Barb.

  • Crazy Lady February 13, 2018 at 3:59 PM

    My daughter read The Statistical Probability of Falling in Love and really enjoyed it (and she's not one for romance books), so I call that a rec. :) Excellent covers though.

    Here is our Top Ten Tuesday. Thanks!

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:32 AM

      Good to know!! I'm all the MORE excited now. Thanks for the recommendation. :)

      …and for visiting.

  • Brittaney February 13, 2018 at 5:55 PM

    I adored The Bridge and you most likely will too! Undeniably Yours made my list today also. I do believe Like Never Before is my favorite of Melissa's covers. I love that pop of orange, it reminds me of bonfires and snuggling. And I can't wait for Tammy's new book to release. Cant'.Wait.

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:33 AM

      I have high hopes for The Bridge, Brittaney. Now I just need to prioritize it on that large TBR.

      YAY! Glad you too have a shared favorite on your list (can't wait to look at it), and I agree. Melissa's Like Never Before is SO cozy.

      Here's hoping we both love Tammy's new novel. :)

      Thanks for visiting, as always.

  • Lindsey @ Lindsey Reads February 13, 2018 at 7:08 PM

    Oh these covers are all so adorable <3 I only read Me Before You and PS I Like you but I'll have to check out the others! The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight already was on my TBR, it looks so cute, but then so do all of these :)

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:34 AM

      Jennifer's has been on my TBR for WAY too long, Lindsey. Here's hoping we're able to knock that on off our TBRs and that we enjoy it along the way, too!! :)

      Thank you so much for stopping by.

  • Alice Rose Simmons February 13, 2018 at 7:52 PM

    I really like the way you did this weeks topic! All of these covers and really cute and definitely very swoon-worthy. I've only read The Statistical Probability, but I really like the cover for The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenback, so I may have to check that one out soon :)
    My TTT

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:36 AM

      Thanks, Alice! It was lots of fun. (And I do have a weakness for cute covers.)

      Isn't 'Secret Life' adorable?? The story inside too is lovely. :) Let me know what you think if you read it.

      Appreciate you visiting.

  • Kay Wisteria @HammockofBooks February 13, 2018 at 10:20 PM

    Swoon swoon swoon ahhh :))) I haven't read any of those but I absolutely ADORE those covers! My favorites are The Bridge and Close to You :))

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:37 AM

      Great picks, Kay! Haven't read The Bridge, but the story inside Close to You is fabulous. :)

      Appreciate you visiting.

  • Alicia AKernelofNonsense February 14, 2018 at 12:08 AM

    I really enjoyed P.S. I Like You. I have a Valentine's Day themed post for tomorrow and had to include this one. Great list!

    • Rissi February 15, 2018 at 4:39 AM

      YAY! I cannot wait to read that one, Alicia as I do always love Kasie's books.

      Looking forward to reading your Valentine's Day post… soon!! :)

      Appreciate you stopping by.

  • Aimee (Aimee, Always) February 15, 2018 at 7:57 AM

    I LOOOVE the cover for The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, too! The photo and color pop are lovely, and the font is super cute. I agree that The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck looks adorable as well. The little hearts, the cursive font–gah! <3

    – Aimee @ Aimee, Always

  • Lauren Stoolfire February 19, 2018 at 10:00 PM

    You know, I actually like both the book and the movie version of Me Before You. :)

    Lauren @ Always Me

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