Secondhand Romance & Relationships Bargain Book Box SP2262

This collection of twenty-one paperback novels features a wide selection of popular romance and contemporary women's fiction. It includes a substantial number of titles by Nicholas Sparks, alongside bestselling works from Sophie Kinsella, Jodi Picoult, and Danielle Steel. The box offers a mix of emotional dramas, lighthearted romantic comedies, and family sagas, providing a variety of reading options for fans of the genre. Each book is secondhand and may show signs of wear.

1. The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks Serving as a sequel to The Notebook, this novel follows Wilson Lewis as he realizes he has drifted apart from his wife, Jane, the daughter of Noah and Allie. With their own daughter’s wedding approaching, Wilson embarks on a year-long plan to court his wife all over again. Sparks explores the effort required to maintain romance in a long-term marriage and the power of renewed commitment.

2. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks This well-known novel tells the story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Nelson, whose summer romance in North Carolina is interrupted by World War II and social class differences. Narrated by an elderly man reading to a woman in a nursing home, the story moves between the past and present. It touches on themes of enduring love, destiny, and the impact of memory loss on a lifelong partnership.

3. The Choice by Nicholas Sparks Travis Parker enjoys his single life and waterfront home until Gabby Holland moves in next door, challenging his established routine. The narrative spans several years, tracking the evolution of their relationship from neighbors to partners. It focuses on the pivotal decisions that define a life, culminating in a difficult choice that tests the limits of their devotion to one another.

4. Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks Adrienne Willis retreats to a coastal inn to escape her chaotic life, where she meets Paul Flanner, a surgeon dealing with a crisis of conscience. As a storm closes in on the Outer Banks, the two strangers find comfort and a deep connection over a single weekend. The story examines the possibility of finding love later in life and the healing nature of forgiveness.

5. The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks Julie Barenson is a young widow trying to move on with her life, accompanied by the Great Dane puppy her late husband left her. When she begins dating again, she finds herself torn between a stable friend and an exciting newcomer, unaware that one of them poses a threat. This book blends standard romance elements with a suspense thriller plot, adding a darker tone to the narrative.

6. Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks After finding a bottle on a beach containing a poignant love letter, divorced columnist Theresa Osborne sets out to find the author. She locates Garrett Blake, a man who is still grieving the loss of his wife, and they begin a tentative relationship. The novel explores the difficulty of moving forward while holding onto the past and the conflict between new love and old loyalty.

7. A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks Deputy Sheriff Miles Ryan is consumed by the unsolved hit-and-run death of his wife until he meets Sarah Andrews, his son’s new teacher. As they help each other heal from their respective emotional wounds, they are unaware of a secret that links them to the accident. The story combines a mystery regarding the killer's identity with a narrative about learning to let go of anger.

8. Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella Becky Brandon returns in this installment, now balancing marriage with raising a toddler who seems to have inherited her penchant for shopping. As she attempts to organize a surprise party for her husband Luke amidst a financial crunch, her secrets threaten to unravel. Kinsella uses humor to depict the chaotic reality of modern parenting and the difficulty of breaking old habits.

9. Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella Becky is pregnant and determined to have the most stylish experience possible, but her shopping is curtailed by the arrival of a high-profile obstetrician. Complications arise when she realizes the doctor is her husband’s ex-girlfriend, triggering a spiral of jealousy and investigation. The book satirizes the competitive nature of pregnancy and maternity while maintaining the series' lighthearted tone.

10. Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella Becky’s life becomes complicated when she accidentally agrees to two separate weddings on the same day—one in New York and one in England. Caught between the expectations of her mother and her formidable mother-in-law, she attempts to manage the impossible logistics without disappointing anyone. It is a comedy of errors that highlights the stress of wedding planning and the protagonist's inability to say no.

11. Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella Lexi Smart wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the last three years, discovering she is now a wealthy, polished executive with a husband she doesn't recognize. As she navigates a life that looks perfect on the surface, she begins to realize that having it all might not be what she truly wanted. The novel explores themes of identity and the disconnect between who we are and who we aspire to be.

12. Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella Becky moves to New York City with her boyfriend Luke, convinced that the city offers the ultimate shopping environment. However, her spending habits and a series of misunderstandings soon threaten to damage Luke’s career and their relationship. This sequel transports the satirical look at consumer culture to the United States, following the humorous disasters that trail the protagonist.

13. Truly Madly Guilty by Liane Moriarty The narrative centers on a neighborhood barbecue that goes wrong, fundamentally altering the lives of three couples and their children. Moriarty slowly reveals the details of the event, exploring the guilt, judgment, and strained relationships that follow in its wake. It is a psychological drama that examines how a momentary distraction can have lasting consequences for a group of friends.

14. The Other Side of the Story by Marian Keyes This novel weaves together the lives of three women connected by the publishing industry: an agent, a sprawling author, and the woman whose husband left her for the agent. It explores the idea that every conflict has multiple perspectives, challenging the reader's initial sympathies. Keyes balances humor with darker themes of heartbreak, professional jealousy, and the complexities of female friendship.

15. Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey Wells Whitaker, a fallen golf star, hires a pro shop worker and dedicated fan, Josephine, to be his caddy and help him mount a comeback. As they travel together on the tour, the professional boundaries between them begin to blur into a passionate relationship. The novel is a sports romance that combines a grumpy-sunshine dynamic with themes of redemption and believing in oneself.

16. Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult Jack St. Bride arrives in a small town attempting to rebuild his life after a false accusation destroyed his career as a teacher. He finds acceptance and romance until a group of teenage girls targets him with a new malicious claim. Picoult investigates the nature of truth and the speed with which a community can turn against an outsider based on rumor and hysteria.

17. The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult When fourteen-year-old Trixie accuses her ex-boyfriend of rape, her father Daniel, a comic book artist, sees his quiet family life shatter. The narrative parallels the circles of hell from Dante’s Inferno with the family's descent into emotional turmoil and the father's desire for revenge. The book questions how far a parent will go to protect their child and the secrets that can exist within a marriage.

18. It Started with Paris by Cathy Kelly The story begins with a romantic proposal at the top of the Eiffel Tower, an event that acts as a catalyst for the lives of the people surrounding the couple. Kelly follows the storylines of various friends and family members as they navigate their own relationship struggles and mid-life changes. It is a community-focused novel about how a single moment of joy can highlight the cracks in other relationships.

19. The Other Side of the Story by Marian Keyes (Note: This is a duplicate copy of the title listed at number 14). The story focuses on Jojo, Lily, and Gemma, three women whose lives intersect through the literary world and a series of romantic betrayals. It highlights the subjective nature of truth in relationships, showing how one person's villain is another person's savior. The narrative switches perspectives to provide a full picture of the emotional fallout.

20. Silent Honour by Danielle Steel Hiroko is a young woman sent from Japan to California for an education, only to be caught in the political and cultural crossfire of World War II. The novel follows her journey from a life of privilege to the hardship of the Japanese-American internment camps. Steel addresses a difficult chapter of American history through a personal lens, focusing on resilience and the strength required to survive injustice.

21. Mixed Blessings by Danielle Steel This novel traces the lives of three very different couples who are all united by a common struggle: the complications of starting a family. As they navigate fertility treatments, adoption, and the emotional strain of their journeys, their marriages are tested in unexpected ways. Steel explores the definition of parenthood and the joy and heartbreak involved in the pursuit of having children.