Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Jaime (27 Lists)



Sutphin Boulevard by Santino Hassell587,687 (Little) Words by Kathleen HayesTop Floor by K.C. FaelanBroken Dreams by Justin James
M/M Romance With (Mostly) Black Covers
716 books — 103 voters
Relief Valve by J.L. Merrow
Funniest M/M romances
494 books — 549 voters

Relief Valve by J.L. Merrow
The Best Humorous Gay Romances
917 books — 1,682 voters
Relief Valve by J.L. Merrow
Gay Romance Fiction with a Strong Sense of Place
431 books — 186 voters

Protection by T.T. Kove
Best Gay Enemies/Rivals/Opposites Become Lovers
800 books — 1,629 voters
The Duality Paradigm by Lia CooperSpecial Delivery by Heidi CullinanRed Dirt Heart 4 by N.R. WalkerThe Nobleman and the Spy by Bonnie DeeRed Dirt Heart 3 by N.R. Walker
Best Gay Romance with Characters Coming from Different Backgrounds
639 books — 287 voters

The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke
M/M Romance Involving Meeting Online
20 books — 22 voters
Junk by G.R. RichardsVintage Toys for Lucky Boys by G.R. Richards
Romance Featuring Trans Characters
272 books — 156 voters

The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke
The Best of Gay Romance
3,581 books — 3,366 voters
The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke
Gay Romance Featuring a Scarred Main Character (MC)
265 books — 103 voters

The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke
Gay Romance with Smoking Hot Phone Sex
160 books — 37 voters
The Truth About Riley by Henrietta Clarke
Best M/M Hurt/Healing/Comfort Books
684 books — 489 voters

Fall - I'll Catch You by Kady Stewart
Best Gay Romance with a Criminal or Secret Organization Theme
383 books — 451 voters
It's Like This by Anne O'GleadraStraight Boy by Alessandra HazardJust a Bit Twisted by Alessandra HazardA Dark Love Story by Jonathan TreadwayBudding Love by Adara O’Hare
Gay Romance with Twisted Love (M/M)
346 books — 336 voters

The Handyman's Dream by Nick PoffLike Coffee and Doughnuts by Elle ParkerChecking Out Love by R. CooperThe Best Man by L.A. WittThe Trouble with Tony by Eli Easton
M/M Romance With (Mostly) Pink Or Purple Covers
713 books — 106 voters
The Handyman's Dream by Nick PoffChecking Out Love by R. CooperKyle's New Stepbrother by Brad Vance
MM Romance Based in a Small Town
670 books — 184 voters

It's Like This by Anne O'Gleadra
Best Gay Romance Featuring Characters Attending High School/College
992 books — 1,626 voters
It's Like This by Anne O'Gleadra
Best M/M Young Love
205 books — 171 voters

Ethan, Who Loved Carter by Ryan LovelessMuscling Through by J.L. MerrowPromises by Marie SextonBear, Otter, and the Kid by T.J. KluneAmong the Living by Jordan Castillo Price
Romance Books Everyone Should Read
3,286 books — 3,041 voters
The Best Boy Ever Made by Rachel Eliason
FTM / Trans Men
259 books — 208 voters

A Little Too Broken by Brad Vance
Best Gay Romance With Characters Who Are HIV+
101 books — 123 voters
Into Deep Waters by Kaje Harper
Best Gay Historical Romance
917 books — 1,531 voters

Into Deep Waters by Kaje Harper
Best Gay Tear Jerker with a Happy Ending
628 books — 868 voters
Aaron by J.P. BarnabyA Little Too Broken by Brad VanceLoving Jay by Renae KayeYou Get Full Credit For Being Alive by Cari Z.Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk
Best Gay Romance With A Character(s) Who Has A Disability
526 books — 917 voters

Aaron by J.P. BarnabyA Little Too Broken by Brad Vance
Best Gay Romance with Abused/Traumatized Characters
824 books — 887 voters
Shattered Glass by Dani AlexanderThe Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee
Best Gay Rent Boys
350 books — 393 voters

Into Deep Waters by Kaje HarperYou Get Full Credit For Being Alive by Cari Z.Love You So Hard by Tara LainThe Badass Of His Dreams by Missy WelshWhen It's Right by Aria Grace
The Best of the M/M Romance Group's Don't Read in the Closet events
403 books — 483 voters