Books like The girl who wouldn't get married by Ruth Belov Gross

Three Brown University friends—Madeleine, Leonard, and Mitchell—navigate the turbulence of love and ambition after graduation, as their intertwined lives reveal the forces of fate, friendship, and self-actualization.

Anne of Green Gables

A deeply moving portrait of George Falconer, a middle‑aged English professor, who navigates grief and loneliness after the death of his lover Jim, finding unexpected joys in everyday life.

A children's fantasy retelling of George, the Red Cross Knight, slaying a dragon in medieval England and bringing peace and joy to the land.

A struggling bookstore owner and a billionaire enter a one‑year loveless marriage to meet their selfish goals, only to find their prize turns into a passionate romance that challenges their expectations and opens a realm of magic.

A story of bravery and friendship, told through the eyes of a dog rescuing his human family from danger.

Elizabeth, a high school student, embarks on thrilling magical adventures as she discovers the Grimm Collection of magical objects at the New York Circulating Material Repository.

Strega Nona's gift is a children's story about a magical witch who shares a special gift with a young boy during the Christmas season in Italy.

Cendrillon is the original French name for Cinderella, the famous fairy tale by Charles Perrault.

Now a major motion picture starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, "The Vow" tells the true story of a couple that defied the odds and fell in love with each other again after Krickitt suffered brain damage and memory loss following a car accident. Life as Kim and Krickitt Carpenter knew it was shattered beyond recognition on November 24, 1993. Two months after their marriage, a devastating car wreck left Krickitt with a massive head injury and in a coma for weeks. When she finally awoke, she had no idea who Kim was. With no recollection of their relationship and while Krickitt experienced personality changes common to those who suffer head injuries, Kim realized the woman he had married essentially died in the accident. And yet, against all odds, but through the common faith in Christ that sustained them, Kim and Krickitt fell in love all over again. Even though Kim stood by Krickitt through the darkest times a husband can ever imagine, he insists, "I'm no hero. I made a vow." - Publisher.

Ruth Rendell’s psychological thriller follows Philip Wardman, who falls for the enigmatic Senta Pelham, only to find his love demands a cold‑blooded act of murder.

A determined mouse‑bride seeks the strongest partner, consulting the sun, cloud, wind and house, until an unexpected champion appears.

A young girl is tricked into spinning and knitting a devil who agrees to help her win a gentleman's name and life of ease until it comes time for her to reveal the devil's true identity.

Moving panoramically from Mesopotamia to Canaan to Egypt, The Red Tent is robustly narrated by Dinah, from her upbringing by the four wives of Jacob, to her growth into one of the most infulential women of her time.

An ancient Sumerian tale about the youngest and weakest of eight brothers who, caught up in an ill-advised war, uses his wits and courage and eventually becomes king.

A Japanese town's tsunami brings devastation and survival stories in Margaret Hodges' imaginative tale for young adults and children alike.

A tale of bravery and deception, where a king saves his kingdom from starvation through the clever schemes of three thieves.