Romance
Read Romance Classics in English
622 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 Zoraida: A Romance of the Harem and the Great Sahara, Zibeline — Complete and Young Earnest: The Romance of a Bad Start in Life. 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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Level B2RomanceA Soldier of the LegionAt a grand ball in Fort Ellsworth, a captivating actress’s dazzling entrance sets the stage for romance and intrigue, as a charismatic cavalry officer waits eagerly, caught between…
Level B2RomanceA Singer from the SeaIn a rugged Cornish fishing village, a protective father fears for his daughter Denas when she wanders beyond their hidden shores, drawn to a mysterious young man whose intentions…
Level B2RomanceA Secret of the Sea: A Novel. Vol. 2 (of 3)A father adopts a convincing disguise to conceal a secret, while his son steps into an unexpected role amid intricate schemes and hidden motives.
Level B2RomanceA Sagebrush CinderellaIn a rugged mountain town, fiery Jac During hides her dreams of romance behind the rough life of a cow-puncher.
Level B2RomanceA Romantic Young LadyRaised between two aunts with opposing views and guided by a strict governess, a young woman navigates ambition, health, and introspection while secretly dreaming of romance and a…
Level B2RomanceA Romance of WastdaleA man returns to Wastdale for a week before his wedding, only to find the shadow of a rivalry still lingers with an old friend who shares his mountain haven—and a tragic past haunt…
Level B2RomanceA Rock in the BalticA chance encounter in a Maine bank sparks a tense chase involving a mysterious woman, a British naval officer, and a suspicious cashier—all entwined in a moment charged with anxiet…
Level B2RomanceA Proposal Under Difficulties: A FarceNervous Bob Yardsley musters courage to propose to his beloved Dorothy, but a surprising mix-up with the maid turns his romantic plan into a humorous tangle of misunderstandings an…
Level B2RomanceA Poached PeerageIn a bustling English inn, a spirited young woman dreams of leaving her humble life to serve among lords and ladies at a grand estate, while her devoted suitor struggles with jealo…
Level B2RomanceA Plucky GirlBorn into privilege but thrust into poverty, a determined young woman refuses to fade into obscurity and instead transforms her family’s luxury into a daring venture of running a b…
Level B2RomanceA Noble WomanAt a fashionable boarding school, fragile Elsie Mellen battles illness and youthful turmoil while surrounded by family secrets, unexpected proposals, and thrilling adventures that…
Level B2RomanceA Mad LoveA fiery beauty trapped in the quiet monotony of English farm life longs to escape and taste the wider world, her passionate spirit clashing with the rural confines that stifle her…
Level B2RomanceA Life For a Love: A NovelIn a lush rectory garden, two spirited sisters navigate family secrets and unexpected arrangements, while their father and brother grapple with an incomprehensible decision that wi…
Level B2RomanceA Hardy NorsemanA young Englishwoman, restless and unsatisfied with her sheltered life, embarks on a voyage to Norway seeking renewal amid the majestic fjords.
Level B2RomanceA Girl of VirginiaOn a crisp Virginia morning, a spirited young woman and a visiting student share a fleeting moment beneath the university’s historic Rotunda, where pride, place, and unspoken secre…
Level B2RomanceA Frog He Would A-Wooing GoA determined frog sets out on a whimsical wooing adventure, joined by a rat and a mouse, but their merry-making is soon interrupted by unexpected dangers in this lively animal fabl…
Level B2RomanceA Duet, with an Occasional ChorusTwo lovers navigate the delicate negotiations and heartfelt letters leading up to their wedding, revealing the tender complexities and joyful anticipation of uniting two lives amid…
Level B2RomanceA Dozen Ways Of LoveA devoted maid arrives at an aging Scottish household shadowed by the decline of Mistress Macdonald, whose fading memory unravels the threads of family history.
Level B2RomanceA Dangerous Flirtation; Or, Did Ida May Sin?Three charming young women, known as "The Three Graces," enjoy a summer afternoon in Newport, where a handsome stranger’s arrival sparks intrigue and the possibility of love, secre…
Level B2RomanceA Damaged ReputationIn the wilds of British Columbia, rancher Brooke battles the harsh land and his sinking hopes, torn between a rough wilderness life and the alluring, untamed woman claiming him.
Level B2RomanceA Countess from Canada: A Story of Life in the BackwoodsIn a remote backwoods trading post, determined Katherine Radford balances teaching her brothers and running the family store amid harsh winters and a dwindling community, all while…
Level B2RomanceA Comedy of ElopementIn warm December Florida, a young woman wrestles with a secret promise to elope, torn between two passionate suitors and the weight of family expectations, while her curious younge…
Level B2RomanceA Colony of GirlsIn a quiet town, the Lawrence sisters navigate childhood joys and family loss while caring for a lively group of children whose adventures test their patience and reveal hidden bon…
Level B2RomanceA City Schoolgirl and Her FriendsA determined young woman faces harsh realities when she and her sister must leave their home and survive on a meager income.
Level B2RomanceA Cathedral CourtshipA spirited young woman embarks on a meticulously planned tour of English cathedral towns with her strict aunt, discovering charming local characters, unexpected delights, and the t…
Level B2RomanceA California GirlOn the eve of her wedding, Clara Lawton reflects on love, family, and the future that awaits her in a new home nestled among California’s fertile orchards.
Level B2RomanceA British Islander: From "Mackinac And Lake Stories", 1899On a vibrant autumn island, Juliana Gunning, a captivating and deaf young woman, navigates the affections of two very different suitors—a devoted army captain and a wealthy Eastern…
Level B2RomanceA Bachelor's ComedyA young clergyman arrives in a quiet village to take up his new post, eager to shed his boyish image and embrace a fresh start.
Level B2Romance'Way Down East: A Romance of New England LifeAt a vibrant Harvard-Yale football game, Anna Moore steps into Boston’s high society under the watchful eye of her ambitious chaperone, captivating everyone with her mysterious bea…
Level B2Romance"Wanted, a Young Lady" : A Farce, in One ActIn an old country mansion, a young man arrives to find his absent relatives and a quirky servant who’s anything but helpful—soon, mistaken identities and family secrets set the sta…
Level B2Romance"Farewell"An impoverished orphan and shop assistant encounters a graceful, aristocratic lady who unknowingly drops a precious purse, sparking an unexpected connection that challenges social…
Level B2Romance"A Daily Rate."On her birthday, Celia Murray waits in a dreary boarding house for a letter that might change her lonely life, finding small comfort in mending worn clothes and imagining the warmt…
Level B2Science FictionA Honeymoon in SpaceThe classic science-fiction novel by George Chetwynd Griffith.
Level B2RomanceA Romance of Billy-Goat HillThe classic romance novel by Alice Caldwell Hegan Rice.
Level B2AdventureCatrionaThe classic romance novel by Robert Louis Stevenson.
Level B2RomanceThe Blue Lagoon: A RomanceThe classic romance novel by H.
Level B2AdventureThe Count of Monte CristoBetrayed and imprisoned, Edmond Dantès escapes to engineer a decade-spanning revenge.
Level B2MysteryThe Daughter of Anderson CrowThe classic mystery novel by George Barr McCutcheon.
Level B2RomanceThe Enchanted AprilThe classic romance novel by Elizabeth Von Arnim.
Level B2RomanceThe Landloper: The Romance of a Man on FootThe classic romance novel by Holman Day.
Level B2GothicThe Phantom of the OperaThe classic mystery novel by Gaston Leroux.
Level B2RomanceThe Real AdventureThe classic romance novel by Henry Kitchell Webster.
Level B2AdventureThe Yeoman AdventurerThe classic romance novel by George W.
Level B2RomanceUnder the Red Dragon: A NovelThe classic mystery novel by James Grant.
Level B2FantasyUndineThe classic romance novel by Friedrich Heinrich Karl, Freiherr de La Motte-Fouqué.
Level B2RomanceThe Green MouseThe classic romance novel by Robert W.