The best books for people who like love stories

Love – a four-letter word that encompasses so many emotions and feelings, and that is at the centre of some of the greatest stories ever told.

For readers who love nothing better than feeling the heady rush of that first crush, or basking in the warmth of the love between family or friends, we have the perfect set of books.

From traditional love stories to some more unusual choices, these seven books should be on the bookshelves of all fans of love.