Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Kathryn (30 Lists)



Wilde in Love by Eloisa James
2017 Historical Romance
405 books — 476 voters
And Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke
Best Humorous Historical Romances
809 books — 1,267 voters

Scandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasHeart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
"I've Loved You for Years."
1,184 books — 1,394 voters
Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaughtLothaire by Kresley Cole
No cheating Hero Romance Novels
288 books — 131 voters

To Love An Earl by Elizabeth ThorntonAshes in the Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
I hate you, I love you (Historical Romances)
92 books — 132 voters
The Awakening of Ivy Leavold by Sierra Simone
Historical Erotica
241 books — 222 voters

Lothaire by Kresley ColeThe Darkest Night by Gena ShowalterHeart of Obsidian by Nalini SinghVampire Mine by Kerrelyn SparksLord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
Paranormal Virgins!
111 books — 92 voters
Comanche Moon by Catherine AndersonMackenzie's Mountain by Linda HowardSilken Savage by Catherine HartWind Warrior by Constance O'Banyon
Best Native American Romance
407 books — 535 voters

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
Stalkerific Romance Novel Heroes
445 books — 605 voters
Uncommon Vows by Mary Jo Putney
Disinterested Heroine, Hero is obsessed
87 books — 160 voters

Shadows & Dreams by Andrea Smith
Modern day heroines losing their virginity to their one true love
293 books — 272 voters
Dark Secret by Christine FeehanDark Magic by Christine Feehan
Romances with forced seduction or rape by the hero
335 books — 695 voters

In Flight by R.K. LilleyNever Seduce a Scot by Maya BanksDreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
The Virgin Heroine
397 books — 162 voters
Simply Love by Catherine Anderson
Historical Romance: He chases after her
129 books — 72 voters

More Than a Mistress by Mary Balogh
Carte Blanche Or Do you want to become my mistress? (Historical romance)
70 books — 73 voters
Ruthless Russian, Lost Innocence by Chantelle ShawRuthless Magnate, Convenient Wife by Lynne GrahamThe Ruthless Magnate's Virgin Mistress by Lynne Graham
Harlequin/Mills & Boon - Russian heroes & heroines
86 books — 22 voters

Coyote's Mate by Lora LeighAshes in the Wind by Kathleen E. WoodiwissTempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
The One and Only
1,024 books — 710 voters
The Darkest Night by Gena ShowalterMidnight Run by Lisa Marie RiceCoyote's Mate by Lora LeighSimply Sexual by Kate PearceRubia by Suzanne Steele
Best Erotic Books with a Virgin
248 books — 214 voters

The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress by Lynne GrahamShadow Rising by Kendra Leigh CastleThe Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda ChanceThe Sheriff and the Innocent Housekeeper by Lynda ChanceSeduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks
The First Timers
546 books — 512 voters
Lothaire by Kresley ColeDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasPrince of Dreams by Lisa KleypasMackenzie's Mountain by Linda HowardHeart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
Villain as Romantic Love Interests
733 books — 1,550 voters

Playing for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonBreathe by Kristen AshleyThe Rancher's Virgin Acquisition by Lynda ChanceInsufferable Proximity by Z. StefaniMaybe Baby by Andrea Smith
Virgins, and the men who possess them.
395 books — 413 voters
Lothaire by Kresley Cole
Alpha Male Virgin romances
38 books — 56 voters

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Illegitimate heroes & heroines (Historical romance)
231 books — 109 voters
Captive Bride by Johanna LindseyBecause You're Mine by Nan Ryan
Historical romance where heroine gets pregnant in a large part of the story
182 books — 419 voters

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Fresh Scent of Pining Hero
406 books — 359 voters
Playing for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonEscorted by Claire KentDuncan's Bride by Linda HowardAccidentally Married to...a Vampire? by Mimi Jean PamfiloffThe Vampire and the Virgin by Kerrelyn Sparks
Modern Day Virgin Heroines
1,078 books — 897 voters

Coyote's Mate by Lora LeighFeral Sins by Suzanne Wright
Paranormal/supernatural (like vampire, werewolves, fairies so on) pregnancy
81 books — 118 voters
Coyote's Mate by Lora LeighSeduction of a Highland Lass by Maya BanksTempting the Beast by Lora LeighNauti Intentions by Lora LeighUnder the Cowboy's Control by Lynda Chance
Bad boys meet the virgins
1,263 books — 2,642 voters

Captive Bride by Johanna LindseySeason of the Sun by Catherine CoulterSecret Fire by Johanna LindseyWhitney, My Love by Judith McNaughtA Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
Old Skool Hist. Romances - Hero One And Only lover!
132 books — 320 voters
Lothaire by Kresley ColePlaying for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonNikolai by Roxie RiveraTruce by R.L. MathewsonBorn in Ice by Nora Roberts
Virgin Heroines, Alpha Males
713 books — 677 voters