Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Barbara (33 Lists)



How to Find A Duke in Ten Days by Grace BurrowesMy American Duchess by Eloisa JamesWhen You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana GalenDuke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt
Best Dukes
134 books — 47 voters
Third Son's a Charm by Shana GalenThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnA Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa JamesWicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
Historical Romances with Animals
101 books — 33 voters

Third Son's a Charm by Shana GalenWhat Happens in London by Julia QuinnTo Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia QuinnThe Arrangement by Mary BaloghDearest Rogue by Elizabeth Hoyt
Historical Romance: Military Hero
172 books — 119 voters
Traitor in Her Arms by Shana GalenThe Making of a Gentleman by Shana GalenThe Making of a Duchess by Shana GalenThe Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen
Romance in France/Belgium/Luxembourg (and/or) French, Belgian, Luxembourger Heroes and Heroines
328 books — 203 voters

Third Son's a Charm by Shana GalenDearest Rogue by Elizabeth HoytMurder of Crows by Anne BishopHeart of Iron by Bec McMaster
Bodyguards/Protectors/Travel Escorts
498 books — 323 voters
The Dukes of Vauxhall by Vanessa KellyTraitor in Her Arms by Shana GalenSeven Minutes in Heaven by Eloisa James
2017 Historical Romance
405 books — 476 voters

Traitor in Her Arms by Shana GalenA Study in Ashes by Emma Jane Holloway
History, Adventure, Romance
136 books — 139 voters
The Dukes of Vauxhall by Vanessa KellyChristmas in the Duke's Arms by Grace BurrowesDancing in the Duke's Arms by Carolyn JewelA Gentleman For All Seasons by Shana GalenThe Lady Most Likely... by Julia Quinn
Historical Romance Short Stories, Collections, & Anthologies
131 books — 56 voters

Earls Just Want to Have Fun by Shana GalenTraitor in Her Arms by Shana Galen
Lift: Historical Romance Heroine Thieves
30 books — 25 voters
Traitor in Her Arms by Shana Galen
Swipe: Thief Heroes in Historical Romance
26 books — 22 voters

The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana GalenScandalous Desires by Elizabeth HoytTraitor in Her Arms by Shana GalenThe Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn
Thieves and Outlaws as Hero or Heroine
140 books — 185 voters
Traitor in Her Arms by Shana GalenLady in Red by Karen HawkinsAn Affair Before Christmas by Eloisa JamesThe Duchess War by Courtney MilanTen Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
Girl in a Red Dress
301 books — 134 voters

Traitor in Her Arms by Shana Galen
Fiction Set During French Revolution
34 books — 62 voters
Marrying Winterborne by Lisa KleypasMy American Duchess by Eloisa JamesMad for the Plaid by Karen HawkinsDuke of Sin by Elizabeth Hoyt
2016 Historical Romance
305 books — 583 voters

Christmas in the Duke's Arms by Grace BurrowesThe Hidden Blade by Sherry ThomasNever Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLeanForged by Desire by Bec McMasterLove and Let Spy by Shana Galen
2014 Historical Romance (July - December)
283 books — 680 voters
Christmas in the Duke's Arms by Grace BurrowesThe Heart of Christmas by Mary BaloghA Christmas Bride / Christmas Beau by Mary BaloghAn Affair Before Christmas by Eloisa JamesA Kiss for Midwinter by Courtney Milan
Historical Christmas/Winter Romance
536 books — 266 voters

The Darkest Touch by Gena ShowalterMagic Breaks by Ilona AndrewsCrave The Night by Lara AdrianBurn for Me by Ilona AndrewsNight's Honor by Thea Harrison
2014 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (July - December)
386 books — 2,330 voters
Black Arts by Faith HunterBitter Spirits by Jenn BennettUp from the Grave by Jeaniene FrostDirty Magic by Jaye WellsSilver Mirrors by A.A. Aguirre
2014 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (January - June)
553 books — 2,281 voters

Edge of Dawn by Lara AdrianBlood Trade by Faith HunterDeadly Sting by Jennifer EstepThe Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter
Can't Wait Books of 2013
2,492 books — 11,693 voters
The Spider by Jennifer EstepMy Lady Quicksilver by Bec McMasterDeadshifted by Cassie AlexanderCarniepunk by Rachel Caine
2013 Paranormal Romance/Urban Fantasy (July - December)
364 books — 1,600 voters

TRANSITION, The Chimera Hunters Series by Megan S. Johnston
Little Known Authors Worth Reading
3,937 books — 3,112 voters
Havoc by Ann AguirreUp from the Grave by Jeaniene FrostBlack Arts by Faith HunterDirty Magic by Jaye Wells
Can't Wait Books of 2014
2,471 books — 15,151 voters

The Iron Duke by Meljean BrookSoulless by Gail CarrigerBoneshaker by Cherie PriestDead Iron by Devon MonkHer Sky Cowboy by Beth Ciotta
Best Steampunk Novels
242 books — 292 voters
Anything for You by Jessica ScottEtiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
Best books of February, 2013
116 books — 516 voters

Hard Spell by Justin GustainisGunmetal Magic by Ilona AndrewsMagic Slays by Ilona AndrewsMagic Bleeds by Ilona AndrewsStorm Front by Jim Butcher
Paranormal Investigation, Ghost- and Demonhunters: Fiction
300 books — 192 voters
Alien Diplomacy by Gini KochThe Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelly GayAlien vs. Alien by Gini KochTimeless by Gail CarrigerThe Hour of Dust and Ashes by Kelly Gay
Paranormal Romance & Urban fantasy Books w/ Kids {NOT Y.A.}
104 books — 61 voters

Dead Girls Are Easy by Terri GareyBlonde with a Wand by Vicki Lewis ThompsonTrouble in Mudbug by Jana DeleonDon of the Dead by Casey DanielsThe Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt
Paranormal Cozy Mysteries
669 books — 578 voters
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostOne Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene FrostAt Grave's End by Jeaniene FrostDestined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene FrostA Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
Paranormal in New Orleans
350 books — 481 voters

Once Burned by Jeaniene FrostAlien Diplomacy by Gini KochBy a Thread by Jennifer EstepDark Frost by Jennifer Estep
Most Anticipated Books of 2012! {PNR, UF & PNYA}
625 books — 1,751 voters
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa JamesBecause of You by Jessica ScottDeeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
Top 3 Romance Reads - 2011
617 books — 1,089 voters


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