In honor of Valentine's Day, The News' projects team set out to collect love stories around Boston. Nine couples shared the stories of how they met and what makes their love special. Check out each story...

Gabby Valente and Andrew Rowland first met six years ago at Stonehill College.  While at a popular Stonehill party spot, they hit it off instantly. Rowland asked Valente out on a first date, but she...