When it comes to romance, some of the most memorable and touching moments are often found in the pages of books. From classic literature to modern novels, book characters have a way of expressing love and affection in ways that can leave us sighing and swooning. Here are the top ten romantic things book characters have said in English:

1. “I have waited for this opportunity for what seems like an eternity, and now that you are here, I am certain that I have found where I belong.” – Jane Austen, “Pride and Prejudice”

2. “I have loved you with every breath I have ever taken, and I will continue to love you until my last.” – Nicholas Sparks, “The Notebook”

3. “You are my heart, my life, my one and only thought.” – Arthur Conan Doyle, “The Hound of the Baskervilles”

4. “In his eyes, I saw my future, and in his arms, I found my home.” – Stephanie Meyer, “Twilight”

5. “I would rather share one lifetime with you than face all the ages of this world alone.” – J.R.R. Tolkien, “The Lord of the Rings”

6. “He stepped down, trying not to look long at her, as if she were the sun, yet he saw her, like the sun, even without looking.” – Leo Tolstoy, “Anna Karenina”

7. “I am in love with you, and I am not in the business of denying myself the simple pleasure of saying true things. I am in