Big Books of 2026

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



The Duchess War by Courtney MilanRadiance by Grace DravenBecause of Miss Bridgerton by Julia QuinnThe Arrangement by Mary BaloghSimply Love by Mary Balogh
Nice Heroes and Sweet Heroines
179 books — 89 voters
The Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionFor My Lady's Heart by Laura KinsaleTranscendence by Shay SavageFlowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleRavished by Amanda Quick
Best Romantic Beta Heroes
917 books — 707 voters

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseFlowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleSlightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghSlightly Sinful by Mary BaloghThe Work of Art by Mimi Matthews
Best historical romance novels with sensible heroines
202 books — 34 voters
The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
Virgin Heroes - Historical - First, Last & Only!
137 books — 54 voters

Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
Historical Romance: Both Virgins!
155 books — 41 voters
Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
Favorite Historical Romance Novels
3,386 books — 6,017 voters

Ravished by Amanda Quick
Romance of the Bookworms
170 books — 88 voters
Broken Wing by Judith James
Tortured Heroes
55 books — 52 voters

Slightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghA Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant
Historical Widows
168 books — 62 voters
A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant
Widow Heroines in Historical Romances
120 books — 28 voters

Master of Crows by Grace Draven
Mentor-Female Apprentice Romance (Fantasy/Historical Fiction ONLY!!!)
70 books — 96 voters
Flowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleThe Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
Angsty Historical Romance
43 books — 21 voters

Someone to Love by Mary BaloghThe Arrangement by Mary Balogh
HR-Not your average hero
51 books — 19 voters
Slightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
Uptight Historical Romance Hero
78 books — 34 voters

A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant
Unique Regency Romance
117 books — 89 voters
Ravished by Amanda QuickThe Arrangement by Mary BaloghTapestry by Karen RanneyThe Prince of Midnight by Laura KinsaleBroken Wing by Judith James
Historical Romance: Beauty and the Beast Theme
119 books — 124 voters

Flowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleThe Arrangement by Mary BaloghThe Prince of Midnight by Laura KinsaleTapestry by Karen Ranney
Physically and Sensory Disabled Heroes of Historical Romance
135 books — 149 voters
The Duke of Shadows by Meredith DuranA Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
Historical Romances Featuring Bluestockings, Scholars & Independent Misses
396 books — 182 voters

Slightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghSimply Love by Mary BaloghMaster of Crows by Grace Draven
Reclusive Romance Heroes
394 books — 298 voters
Easy by Tammara WebberSimply Love by Mary BaloghBroken Wing by Judith James
Romances Novel Heroes with PTSD
387 books — 304 voters

Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
Forbidden Love in Fantasy/ Paranormal/ Supernatural/ Historical Fictions
254 books — 323 voters
Slightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghA Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
Starchy Hero Gets Un-Starched
428 books — 453 voters

Flowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleSlightly Dangerous by Mary Balogh
Best Rogue/Rake Romance Books
747 books — 1,584 voters
Heart's Blood by Juliet MarillierEntreat Me by Grace DravenSimply Love by Mary BaloghRadiance by Grace DravenMaster of Crows by Grace Draven
Beauty and the Beast
701 books — 1,943 voters

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseSlightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghFlowers from the Storm by Laura KinsaleA Summer to Remember by Mary BaloghRavished by Amanda Quick
Best Ever Historical Romance Novels
598 books — 349 voters
Entreat Me by Grace DravenRadiance by Grace DravenSimply Love by Mary BaloghHeart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
Best retellings of Beauty and the Beast
344 books — 1,126 voters

Entreat Me by Grace DravenRavished by Amanda QuickTapestry by Karen RanneySimply Love by Mary Balogh
Romance and Erotica retellings of Beauty & The Beast
232 books — 237 voters