Romance
Read Romance Classics in English
7 romance books at CEFR A2 to C2 — learn English by reading the stories worth reading. Select any word for an instant translation, listen to the narration read the page aloud, and save the vocabulary you meet. Pick your level and start with a free sample.
What are the best romance classics to read in English as a learner?
The best romance classics for English learners are the well-known titles you can read in the original — start with Morriña (Homesickness), Morning Star and Morley Ernstein; or, the Tenants of the Heart. Each one is labelled with a CEFR level, any word you do not know is one selection away from a translation, and the narration reads the page aloud while it highlights the words.
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| Title | Chapters | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Moon-madness, and other fantasies | 9 | B1 |
| Kilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agent | 19 | B1 |
| Jean Craig Finds Romance | 19 | B1 |
| Betrothed for a day: Or, Queenie Trevalyn's love test | 50 | B1 |
| A perfect gentleman | 1 | B1 |
| Little Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy | 47 | B1 |
| The Blue Castle: a novel | 46 | B1 |
Level B1RomanceMoon-madness, and other fantasiesIn Paris, a young American man becomes mesmerized by a haunting portrait of a mysterious woman known as "Our Lady of Red Lips," whose lovers all meet untimely deaths.
Level B1RomanceKilo : being the love story of Eliph' Hewlitt, book agentA devoted book agent journeys through rural Iowa, armed with an encyclopedia and dreams of love, as he navigates the challenges of selling knowledge—and perhaps winning a heart—at…
Level B1RomanceJean Craig Finds RomanceAn aspiring artist torn between her dreams and a budding romance, Jean Craig navigates family adventures and unexpected challenges in their new country home, while her spirited sis…
Level B1RomanceBetrothed for a day: Or, Queenie Trevalyn's love testAt Newport’s final grand ball, the enchanting Miss Trevalyn captivates all, especially a mysterious, handsome stranger whose identity intrigues the entire season’s fashionable crow…
Level B1RomanceA perfect gentlemanA rugged stranger known as Joe rides into Oakwood and falls for Carol, a strong-willed woman who demands a perfect gentleman—mild, courteous, and above all, never to fight.
Level B1Children'sLittle Women; Or, Meg, Jo, Beth, and AmyThe classic childrens novel by Louisa May Alcott.
Level B1RomanceThe Blue Castle: a novelThe classic romance novel by L.