Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Del Bruz (15 Lists)



Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Found Family
320 books — 162 voters
Well Met by Jen DeLucaLingus by Mariana ZapataLuna and the Lie by Mariana ZapataThe Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataKulti by Mariana Zapata
Contemporary Slow Burn (mostly) Romance
138 books — 78 voters

Grayson's Vow by Mia SheridanThe Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataSparrow by L.J. ShenYou Can Have Manhattan by P. DangelicoSweet Temptation by Cora Reilly
Modern Marriage of Convenience Romances
350 books — 887 voters
Lingus by Mariana ZapataLuna and the Lie by Mariana ZapataDear Aaron by Mariana ZapataRhythm, Chord & Malykhin by Mariana ZapataOn Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Slow-Burn Romance
1,894 books — 3,367 voters

From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
Ice Skating in Fiction
161 books — 152 voters
The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle
Romance Novels with "Royal" in the Title
114 books — 15 voters

The Deal by Elle KennedyKulti by Mariana ZapataThe Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
Romance with hero/heroine are athletes
864 books — 1,189 voters
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataBound by Honor by Cora ReillyBound by Duty by Cora ReillyBound by Hatred by Cora ReillyThe Contract by Melanie Moreland
Contemporary: Marriage of Convenience/Arranged Marriage/Business Marriage Bargain
341 books — 927 voters

Bound by Honor by Cora ReillyRuthless People by J.J. McAvoy
Best Mafia/Mob Romance Books
1,147 books — 4,431 voters
Kulti by Mariana ZapataThe Deal by Elle KennedyThe Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana ZapataThe Mistake by Elle KennedyThe Score by Elle Kennedy
Romance with Sports or Athletes
673 books — 526 voters

The Simple Wild by K.A. Tucker
Alaskan Romance
89 books — 90 voters
Baden by Sawyer BennettHold Me Forever by Layla HagenRelease by Violet VaughnTaking a Shot by Jaci BurtonThe Summer Proposal by Vi Keeland
Blades of Glory: Hero or Heroine is Ice Skater, Skier or Hockey Player
247 books — 134 voters

Archer's Voice by Mia SheridanAll Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana ZapataBeach Read by Emily HenryWell Met by Jen DeLuca
Best Small Town Romance
1,010 books — 716 voters
The Highland Fling by Meghan QuinnAll Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana ZapataThe Fine Print by Lauren AsherThe Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodIt Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey
Best Grumpy Sunshine Romances
211 books — 608 voters

From Lukov with Love by Mariana ZapataKulti by Mariana ZapataKulti by Mariana ZapataFierce by L.G. Kelso
Working Up a Sweat: Female Athletes in Romance Novels
252 books — 386 voters