There might be novel readers on your shopping list. Here are two love stories for the romance lovers on your list.
This love story by Francine Rivers is one of the best I've ever read. Few novels equal this one for me regardless of genre. Her outstanding study of the hero in this story and the sweet heroine desperate to provide for herself and her child are two of the best characters you will ever read. Needless to say, I loved this book and your love story readers will also. The Masterpiece: Highly recommended.
Turn to Me by Becky Wade is the final entree in A Misty River Romance Series and my personal favorite of the group. When you've got that hero with the "bad boy" vibe being released from prison, forcing himself to carry out a promise to a woman's dying father on the inside, and the woman turns out to be a very attractive but free-spirited animal rescuer, well, need I say more? Tragedy hardened Luke and it takes a rambunctious dog to set him straight. It's a great story with lots of romantic pop and touching resolutions to a slew of emotional rescues. A Misty River Romance Series: Good recommendation; Turn to Me: Highly Recommended.
Father, you are the Author of Life, and you bring life to the pages of novels through your authors. Thank you is never enough for what you've given them. Bless those who pass along to us the stories you've inspired. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.