I found this list very interesting: 50 Romantic Books for People Who Hate Romance Novels.

I agree with the author: sometimes you want a little romance. Sometimes, some people even want a romance novel. The formula and knowing your expectations will be met can be very soothing and relaxing. But what about when you want some romance mixed with your historical fiction, or your action-adventure or your literary fiction? The list gives you some great options. From the list, I’ve read:

• The Princess Bride
• Jane Eyre  (hated it)
• The Great Gatsby
• Dune
• High Fidelity
• Madame Bovary
• Tipping the Velvet

Now on my TBR list:

• Call Me By Your Name
• Love in the Time of Cholera
• History of a Pleasure Seeker
• A Visit from the Goon Squad
• Lord of Misrule
• The Night Circus
• Schematics: A Love Story

And maybe a few more!