Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Oona (124 Lists)



The Changeling Bride by Lisa CachThe Wizard of Seattle by Kay HooperA Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
Time Travel Romance
238 books — 120 voters
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn KenyonLove Unscripted by Tina ReberMarked by P.C. CastThe Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Why The Hype, Did I Miss Something?
289 books — 292 voters

Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaughtThe Wish by Dahlia LuThe Rake by Mary Jo PutneyTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasThe Dark God's Bride by Dahlia Lu
Villain as Romantic Love Interests
736 books — 1,547 voters
First Grave on the Right by Darynda JonesStar of the Morning by Lynn KurlandMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Best "Strong Female" Fantasy Novels
4,455 books — 18,212 voters

Mark of the Demon by Diana RowlandMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostGood Omens by Terry PratchettOn the Edge by Ilona Andrews
The Best Urban Fantasy
4,404 books — 12,551 voters
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasThe Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzieAn Unlikely Duchess by Mary Balogh
Compromised! (Historical Romance)
253 books — 150 voters

Miss Winthorpe's Elopement by Christine MerrillRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnThe Perfect Rake by Anne GracieNeanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
Plain Jane and Hot Stud Romance Novels
411 books — 606 voters
Romancing the Duke by Tessa DareLord Carew's Bride by Mary BaloghA Garden Folly by Candice HernMiss Winthorpe's Elopement by Christine MerrillFool Me Twice by Meredith Duran
Hideaway: Recluse in Historical Romance
78 books — 35 voters

Loving a Lost Lord by Mary Jo PutneyRed Roses Mean Love by Jacquie D'AlessandroOne Perfect Rose by Mary Jo PutneyThe Duke's Tattoo by Miranda DavisThe Duke's Holiday by Maggie Fenton
Class Differences in Historical Romance
262 books — 119 voters
The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook
Zombies!
1,664 books — 4,319 voters

Wicked as They Come by Delilah S. DawsonThe Iron Duke by Meljean BrookPrince of Hearts by Margaret FoxeBalanced on the Blade's Edge by Lindsay Buroker
Steampunk/Romance
366 books — 927 voters
The Demon King by Cinda Williams ChimaWildest Dreams by Kristen AshleyThe Ordinary Princess by M.M. KayeStar of the Morning by Lynn KurlandHow to Master Your Marquis by Juliana Gray
Princess in Disguise
94 books — 102 voters

Doomsday Book by Connie WillisMagic Bleeds by Ilona AndrewsThe Regent's Gamble by A. PayneWritten in Red by Anne BishopFirst Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
Speculative Fiction that Passes the Bechdel Test
839 books — 829 voters
Star of the Morning by Lynn KurlandMaster of Crows by Grace DravenOn the Edge by Ilona AndrewsLord of the Fading Lands by C.L. WilsonFirst Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
Magic, Adventure, Romance
2,346 books — 5,137 voters

Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingTwilight by Stephenie Meyer
Werewolves, Vampires, Angels, Faeries, and Ghosts! OH MY!
837 books — 602 voters
Warprize by Elizabeth VaughanThe Chocolate Temptation by Laura FlorandLove Hacked by Penny ReidGaming for Keeps by Seleste deLaneyLord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh
Making Love: Best Real and Emotional Sexy Times in Romance Novels
74 books — 34 voters

Warprize by Elizabeth VaughanThe Winter King by C.L. WilsonWildest Dreams by Kristen AshleyClose Encounters by Katherine AllredRal's Woman by Laurann Dohner
Barbarian Romance Novels
146 books — 475 voters
Master of Crows by Grace DravenThe Raven Prince by Elizabeth HoytRomancing the Duke by Tessa DareTangled Web by Crista McHughHow to Master Your Marquis by Juliana Gray
"As You Wish:" Employee/Employer Romance Novels
155 books — 111 voters

The Wizard of Seattle by Kay HooperLove Potions by Michelle M. PillowOn the Edge by Ilona AndrewsNever Again by Michele BardsleyThe Winter King by C.L. Wilson
Magicians, Sorcerers, Witches In PNR/UF/FR
319 books — 295 voters
Relatively Famous by Heather C. LeighHeaven and Hell by Kristen AshleyJude's Law by Lori FosterJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie JamesLove Unscripted by Tina Reber
Celebrity Encounters
234 books — 338 voters

The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley ColeThe Oldest Elf by Viola Grace
Horrible Covers
394 books — 266 voters
Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson
Merry: Santas in Romance Novels
33 books — 22 voters

The Duke and I by Julia QuinnMarrying The Royal Marine by Carla KellyThe Perfect Rake by Anne GracieLoving a Lost Lord by Mary Jo PutneyThe Pretender by Celeste Bradley
Pretend Lovers & Fake Engagements (Historical romance)
90 books — 122 voters
Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasMy Dearest Enemy by Connie BrockwayFriend-Zoned by Belle AuroraJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie JamesPlaying for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
Best Banter in Romance
1,000 books — 2,027 voters

Waking the Beast by Lacey ThornDragon Bound by Thea HarrisonMagic Bites by Ilona AndrewsDragon Actually by G.A. AikenHow to Date a Dragon by Ashlyn Chase
Werewolf and Shifter Romance
1,001 books — 1,437 voters
Wildest Dreams by Kristen AshleyNight Owl by M. PierceThe Billionaire's Obsession by J.S. ScottAlways Rayne by Sierra AvalonThe Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
Questionable Alphas: Dominant, Possessive, Jealous, Controlling, sometimes scary but always hot.
1,175 books — 2,024 voters

Reasonable Doubt by Whitney G.
Lawyers In Love
113 books — 276 voters
Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane GravesRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
A Thin Line: Love/Hate Relationships
628 books — 1,351 voters

The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
Valkyries
92 books — 44 voters
Archer's Voice by Mia SheridanThe Rake by Mary Jo PutneyMaster of Crows by Grace Draven
Best Tortured Heroes in Fiction
782 books — 797 voters


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