Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by romancelibrary (35 Lists)



Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
Treasure Hunting Romance Novels
46 books — 22 voters
Twice As Wicked by Elizabeth Bright
Virgin Heroes of Historical Romance
143 books — 101 voters

Twice As Wicked by Elizabeth BrightThe Duchess War by Courtney MilanWhen the Duke Returns by Eloisa James
Hero and Heroine Both Virgin
335 books — 153 voters
Twice As Wicked by Elizabeth BrightThief of Shadows by Elizabeth HoytThe Duchess War by Courtney MilanWhen the Duke Returns by Eloisa JamesUnclaimed by Courtney Milan
Books with Virgin Heroes
859 books — 1,256 voters

When the Duke Returns by Eloisa JamesTwice As Wicked by Elizabeth Bright
Both Virgins!
462 books — 234 voters
Twice As Wicked by Elizabeth Bright
Shy Heroes of Historical Romances
50 books — 66 voters

Romancing the Duke by Tessa DareNever Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLeanDarling Beast by Elizabeth Hoyt
2014 Historical Romance (January - June)
274 books — 604 voters
The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer AshleyLord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseSeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasTo Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
Gentle Giants in Romance
421 books — 517 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasThen Came You by Lisa KleypasYours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasUnclaimed by Courtney Milan
Sexy Blond Heroes \Historical Romance
48 books — 40 voters
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia QuinnYours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasMy Dearest Enemy by Connie BrockwayA Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Letterwriting couples (Historical Romance)
63 books — 116 voters

Yours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosWhen Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa JamesThe Raven Prince by Elizabeth HoytThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnThe Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
Books with Disabled Heroes
588 books — 534 voters
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth HoytYours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasThe Leopard Prince by Elizabeth HoytNothing But Trouble by Rachel Gibson
"As You Wish:" Employee/Employer Romance Novels
155 books — 111 voters

To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia QuinnThe Ice Princess by Elizabeth HoytMy Dearest Enemy by Connie Brockway
Romance Novels With Celibate and/or Lesser-Experienced Heroes
173 books — 125 voters
Then Came You by Lisa KleypasThe Ice Princess by Elizabeth Hoyt
Auctioned, Sold & Gambled Romantic Heroines/Heroes
104 books — 129 voters

All Through the Night by Connie BrockwayTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasWhen He Was Wicked by Julia QuinnAt the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia ParkerThe Ice Princess by Elizabeth Hoyt
Historical Romance: He chases after her
129 books — 72 voters
Scandalous by Karen Robards
Historical Guardian/Ward Romance Novels
83 books — 146 voters

Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa DareThe Leopard Prince by Elizabeth HoytAgain the Magic by Lisa KleypasSeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Servant Heroes/Heroines In Romance
160 books — 273 voters
Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasSeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasAgain the Magic by Lisa Kleypas
Petite Heroine /Big Hero
452 books — 442 voters

Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa DareScandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Victorian Romance Working Hero
74 books — 33 voters
Beauty and the Blacksmith by Tessa DareDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasMine Till Midnight by Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
Love in the Merchant Class or Working Class
174 books — 136 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasMine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
Favorite Silver Tongued Heroes
190 books — 75 voters
At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia ParkerThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasScandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Romance with House Parties
178 books — 59 voters

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseWhen Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa JamesYours Until Dawn by Teresa MedeirosThe Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer AshleyRavished by Amanda Quick
Beauty and the Beast
706 books — 1,945 voters
When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa JamesTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasMine Till Midnight by Lisa KleypasScandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Brainy/Genius Romantic Heroes
549 books — 603 voters

Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseThen Came You by Lisa KleypasShameless by Karen RobardsIt's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
Women with Attitude (Hist.Rom)
110 books — 61 voters
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasTo Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
Compromised! (Historical Romance)
253 books — 150 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasRuthless by Anne StuartDeath Angel by Linda Howard
Villain as Romantic Love Interests
736 books — 1,547 voters
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnWhen Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa JamesIt's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
Best Humorous Historical Romances
808 books — 1,266 voters

An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia QuinnThen Came You by Lisa KleypasOn the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
Romance with Masquerades/Costume Balls
59 books — 75 voters
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasThen Came You by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasTo Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia QuinnAt the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker
Starchy Hero Gets Un-Starched
428 books — 453 voters


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