Valentine’s Day Ideas: Enjoy Romantic Books, Music, & More with Hoopla

My Phony Valentine

By Courtney Walsh and read by Jorjeana Marie and Alex Kydd 

Poppy Hart’s stressful life takes a wild turn after a coffee shop mishap leads her to claim a stranger as her boyfriend—who turns out to be hockey bad boy Dallas Burke. Their fake romance helps both of them, but as feelings grow, pretending becomes harder than expected.

The Cupid Chronicles

By Courtney Walsh and read by Stephanie Rose and Lee Samuels 

When Iris returns her neighbor’s misplaced newspaper, she meets Matteo Morgan, a handsome but grumpy chef who wants nothing to do with love. Forced by a magical newspaper to play Cupid, Matteo must team up with bubbly Iris. Together, they navigate strange matchmaking demands and a growing attraction. Will love finally thaw Matteo’s guarded heart? 

Make Room for Love

By Darcy Liao and read by Nicky Endres and Natalie Naudus 

When a protective, stunning butch saves Mira from her ex and offers her shelter, Mira feels conflicted—she’s not into women. But Isabel’s strength and warmth ignite feelings Mira can’t ignore. As they grow closer, Mira struggles to resist temptation while fighting for her independence and healing. 

Nine Month Contract

By Amy Daws 

Grumpy mountain loner needs a surrogate, not a soulmate—at least that’s the plan. Becoming a single father is the biggest choice of Wyatt’s life. Then Trista arrives: wild, opinionated, in cowboy boots. One night, cheap wine, and everything changes—and he wants more than a baby.

Body Check

By Elle Kennedy 

After years on the road, Hayden wants space to choose her future—definitely not a one-night stand with a hockey player tied to her past. But Brody wants more. As scandal and loyalty collide, attraction forces them to confront who they really are. 

Tangled Up in You

By Christina Lauren 

Raised off the grid, brilliant Ren arrives at college unprepared for real life but hungry for it. Fitz has his future carefully planned—until she disrupts everything. A class assignment sparks a road trip that upends their plans and reveals unexpected love and possibility. A clever retelling of Rapunzel. 

A Valentine for Charlie Brown

By Charles M. Schulz 

Charlie Brown struggles to win over the Little Red-Haired Girl as the rest of the Peanuts gang—Sally, Linus, and Peppermint Patty—pursue their own crushes. With Snoopy scheming as a matchmaker, an unexpected Valentine leaves Charlie completely stunned.

Bingo Love Vol. 1: Jackpot Edition

By Tee Franklin, Marguerite Bennett, Gail Simone, and Alyssa Cole  

When Hazel Johnson and Mari McCray fall in love at church bingo in 1963, their families and society tear them apart. Decades later, the two grandmothers reunite in the same bingo hall, proving that love—and courage—can endure a lifetime. 

Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide Vol. 1

By Mone Sorai 

Straightlaced Asahi and carefree Mitsuki strike an unlikely bargain: travel the world together, then marry once they return to Japan. As they explore new countries, cultures, and food, the journey draws them closer, helping them discover not only the world, but themselves. 

Barry White: Love Songs 

A definitive compilation showcasing White’s hallmark deep bass-baritone voice, lush romantic soul, and orchestral funk sound, drawn largely from his influential recordings of the 1970s.

Michael Bublé: love 

The Canadian singer-songwriter’s eighth album, following his young son’s illness, shows a renewed outlook on life. It features lush arrangements and rich vocals, adding up to his most romantic release yet.

Anita Baker: Rapture 

Anita Baker’s 1986 album was her breakout, earning her two Grammys and helping define 1980s sophisticated soul. Blending jazz, gospel, and pop, it highlights her contralto voice with romantic themes and warm, sultry production. 

The Hating Game (2021) 

Ambitious, kindhearted Lucy Hutton (Lucy Hale) faces her cold, efficient workplace rival, Joshua Templeton (Austin Stowell). Determined to succeed without sacrificing her values, Lucy dives into a fierce office rivalry with Josh—one made far more complicated by her growing, undeniable attraction to him.

Lady Chatterley (2006) 

Trapped in a passionless marriage after her husband’s war injuries, Constance Chatterley (Marina Hands) yearns for connection. Her encounter with the earthy gamekeeper Parkin (Jean-Louis Coullouch) awakens desire and emotional freedom. Crossing rigid class lines, their relationship blends innocence and sensuality, challenging social conventions and personal restraints. 

Wild Mountain Thyme (2020) 

Headstrong Irish farmer Rosemary Muldoon (Emily Blunt) sets her sights on her shy, socially awkward neighbor, Anthony Reilly (Jamie Dornan), who believes himself cursed. As their families clash over disputed land, Rosemary pursues love with determination, hoping to break through Anthony’s fears and bring their divided worlds together.