Are there any romance novels without the description of sex?

I'm looking for something for my niece. She tried picking up Twilight by Stephanie Meyer but didn't like it. Any other suggestions?Are there any romance novels without the description of sex?
Most of the titles that I can think of fall in the inspirational romance category, particularly Christian inspired ones. Would something like that be suitable or are you looking for something non-religious as well? Harlequin has a line called called Steeple Hill that are much more wholesome:

http://www.eharlequin.com/store.html;jse鈥?/a>
probably not, all romance novels i read have sex related in them. but to double check go to ur library or ask the lady at the checkout deskAre there any romance novels without the description of sex?
well i think that the definition of a romance novel is the sex, if you are looking for a tween/teen sort of series try the traveling pants.
try Love Comes Softly...i can't remember the authors name but it is a great story. this is a Christian novel that promotes this particular faith so if you don't care for Christian ideals, i would not recommend this book.

also, this book was followed by 2 or 3 more!Are there any romance novels without the description of sex?
There are some, you may have better luck in the YA or teen section. You may have more luck looking for (example) fantasy that has a slightly romantic plot/ending. I know of some if you are interested.
The older romance novels don't have descriptions of sex. If she wouldn't mind historical romances, Georgette Heyer is one of the best that comes to mind. They're well written, funny, and the sexiest they ever get is a description of a kiss.

Enjoy!
A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks

Almost anything by Nicholas Sparks should do. Sex might be mentioned in his books, but it never goes further than that. His books are very appropriate. Here are some more of his novels.

The Notebook

The Wedding

A Bend in the Road

True Believer
I would check with a librarian or someone at the book store. There have to be lots of books out there that aren't trashy or that go into details. I find that the books without all the details are much more interesting than those that tell all every other page. I've put books down that do that. Get on with the story already. I don't need to know every little thing.



I find that there is more romance and mystery to the story when things are left unsaid or not described in minute detail. If you want porn, read porn then.



Plus - to some - Romance and sex are not the same thing.
Well, depending on how old your niece is, you might want to take a look at Mercedes Lackey's "Fairy Godmother" and other books in her "500 kingdoms" Series. They're all stand alone novels but sometimes characters from earlier novels make guest appearances.



Gail Carson Levine's "Ella Enchanted" is pretty good. Her other books like the Princess Tales Series are not bad either.



You could also try Shanna Swendson's "Enchanted Inc" books.



Meg Cabot's books are always very entertaining. You've probably heard of the Princess Diaries but she's written quite a few other books under various pen names like Jenny Carroll and Patricia Cabot. Most of her books are great fun.



Judy Blume's Forever was one of my favourite books when I ws younger.



Apart form this you've always got the teen romance novels which are written especially for a young audience.



If none of these suggestions work for you, try checking these links out. They're a list of teen romances from amazon.com and I'm sure they'll be pretty helpful...



http://www.amazon.com/Fantasy-and-Romanc鈥?/a>



http://www.amazon.com/The-best-teen-roma鈥?/a>
wow! i can't believe she didn't like twilight. i would say that is one of the most chaste romance novels. (i hate romance novels, the sex just seems like it is there for the sake of being there and i could do without all of that)
yea.the Love comes softly are good books they're romance but not any sex in them
Janette Oke is the Christian romance author who wrote Love Comes Softly, which another answerer referred to. She might be worth a try.



Also, back when I worked in a library (shelving fiction books), I remember hearing that Barbara Cartland said one of the hardest things about writing her books was keeping the couples out of bed until he got the ring onto her finger, but she did take a little pride in always being able to manage that feat. I guess the reason it stuck was because I put away so many of her books while I was working there! And her books took up a nice chunk of shelf space, too. I've never been a fan of romances, but I always had the impression that Barbara Cartland's works were of the classy sort, not trashy.



Anyway, Ms. Cartland might also be worth a try. Good luck!
Try something like Jane Eyre...wonderful.
The truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen



Book Description



Macy's summer stretches before her, carefully planned and outlined. She will spend her days sitting at the library information desk. She will spend her evenings studying for the SATs. Spare time will be used to help her obsessive mother prepare for the big opening of the townhouse section of her luxury development. But Macy's plans don't anticipate a surprising and chaotic job with Wish Catering, a motley crew of new friends, or ... Wes. Tattooed, artistic, anything-but-expected Wes. He doesn't fit Macy's life at all--so why does she feel so comfortable with him? So ... happy? What is it about him that makes her let down her guard and finally talk about how much she misses her father, who died before her eyes the year before? Sarah Dessen delivers a page-turning novel that carries readers on a roller coaster of denial, grief, comfort, and love as we watch a broken but resilient girl pick up the pieces of her life and fit them back together.
Hi Sunshine,



Try romances by Avalon Books. They have both contemporary and historical romances with no sex, only wonderfully romance.

They are hardback, so you may have to order them from your bookseller or Amazon or get them from your library.



Holly Jacobs is one of my favorite writers.



BTW, I sold my first novel to them. It will be out in Feb 2008. Also, Harlequin Intrigues might be worth looking into, too. Try anything by Vicki Taylor or Beth Cornelison.



Connie Cox

Taking Flight, Avalon Books

Feb 2008
Yes, there are romance books without graphic descriptions of sex. If your neice likes ebooks try Purple Heart. I wrote that one. It's available at www.fictionwise.com. You might also try A New Leaf. I wrote that one too, and it's available at www.amazon.com.



Thanks,

Elaine Cantrell
What's the point of a romance novel without the sex? That's like a chick flick without a crying jag or an action movie without an explosion. Are you sure you aren't looking for Snow White or Cinderella?