Today is Groundhog Day, when the fat little critters come out of their hibernation to check if it really is spring. Us Londoners aren't much different. February 2nd is when everyone looks up from their computers, and starts to genuinely panic about Valentine's Day.

For singletons, tonight is the night to secure some loving. Even the most pathetic should be able to keep someone's interest for 12 days. (Hint, ladies - knees together, mouth closed. Men - throw money at the problem.)

In a relationship? Tick tock, tick tock, time is running out, and hibernating through February 14th is never an option. Personally, I've always thought my love life would make a great novel (or, um, horror film). Now it can!

Companies like UStarNovels.com and BookByYou.com are taking the customising trend one step further. Instead of buying just any old erotica/romance novel, you can now order one with your (and your lover's) name. Choose between luscious titles like Fever in France, Spanish Sizzle and Indecent in Italy. I guess Loaded and Lush in London isn't out yet.