So, it’s that time of year again – Valentine’s Day and love is in the air. The stores are so full of pink hearts, giant boxes of candy and teddy bears that it makes you want to puke. Even as someone who enjoys a good romance now and again, I find that all of that pink and red mushiness is a bit of overkill. So this post is for those of you who don’t get all lovely dovey over carnations and chubby arrow slinging babies! Today we’re highlighting a few story collections for those who like their romance on the dark side.
Brave New Love : 13 Tales of Dystopian Desire
If you couldn’t get enough of The Hunger Games and The Divergent series, this book is for you! All of these love stories are set in futuristic dystopian societies where survival is a struggle and finding true love is almost impossible. It’s about couples who find their soulmates amidst a dark and dangerous landscape. This collection features stories by some of your favourite authors including: Jeanne DuPrau (The City of Ember); Carrie Ryan (The Forest of Hands and Teeth) and Kiera Cass (The Selection ).
Find a copy here.
Kiss Me Deadly: 13 Tales of Paranormal Love
Do you love reading books whose main characters aren’t quite human? If you dream about falling in love with ghosts, witches, fairies, werewolves, shapeshifters, unicorns or demons, this book is right up your alley. The collection features short stories by some great authors including: Becca Fitzpatrick (Hush, Hush); Maggie Stiefvater( Shiver) and Rachel Vincent (Soul Screamers).
Find a copy here.
Kisses From Hell
Do you swoon over Edward Cullen and the Salvatore brothers of Vampire Diaries fame? This collection of stories is perfect for you if the undead are your passion. Read stories of a timeless love that transcends life and death. And all of these stories are by authors who really know their vampires such as: Kristin Cast (The House of Night series); Kelly Armstrong (The Summoning) and Richelle Mead (Vampire Academy).
Find a copy here.
Until next time, Happy Valentine’s Day to all!