2026 Reading Challenge

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Monique (23 Lists)



Outlander by Diana GabaldonMister O by Lauren BlakelyLingus by Mariana ZapataWorth the Fight by Vi KeelandWallbanger by Alice Clayton
Well-written M/F Steamy Romance (with Little or no BDSM)
1,123 books — 1,946 voters
The Will by Kristen Ashley
When Crushes Finally Take Notice
211 books — 147 voters

The Will by Kristen Ashley
Happy Trail to the HEA
144 books — 83 voters
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsNobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Above 30 Romance Heroines
246 books — 224 voters

Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
Fluffy girls and the men who Love them!
315 books — 313 voters
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
Plus Sized Heroines (formerly Truly Plus)
417 books — 408 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanDreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Best Historical Romances Where the Quiet/Unusual Girl Gets the Guy
381 books — 1,441 voters
Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnScandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Best Romantic Beta Heroes
917 books — 708 voters

Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsBet Me by Jennifer CrusieRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnIt Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Humorous Romance Books
3,154 books — 6,697 voters
The Duke and I by Julia QuinnSlightly Dangerous by Mary BaloghEleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLeanDevil's Bride by Stephanie LaurensThe Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn
Dukes... Bring 'em on!
501 books — 985 voters

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
Best Romances With Spinsters, Wallflowers, Or Old Maids
474 books — 866 voters
A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLeanA Night Like This by Julia Quinn
2012 Historical Romance Novels
260 books — 670 voters

Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasIt Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsMine Till Midnight by Lisa KleypasSugar Daddy by Lisa KleypasTwilight by Stephenie Meyer
Best Romance Series
972 books — 1,504 voters
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsHeaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsNobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsDream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Funny / Witty Romance Novels
784 books — 1,409 voters

Gentle Rogue by Johanna LindseySlightly Scandalous by Mary BaloghA Loving Scoundrel by Johanna LindseyJust Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Romances with Tomboy/Women in Pants Heroines
370 books — 266 voters
Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsHeaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsLady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Romance with hero/heroine are athletes
865 books — 1,190 voters

Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsIt Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Best Books by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
23 books — 414 voters
A Lot like Love by Julie James
2011 Romance
394 books — 808 voters

Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa KleypasSugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
Best Ever Contemporary Romance Books
4,768 books — 8,168 voters
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasDevil's Bride by Stephanie LaurensFirst Comes Marriage by Mary BaloghOne Night for Love by Mary Balogh
Best Historical Romances - Married Couples
473 books — 916 voters

Married by Morning by Lisa KleypasSeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasMine Till Midnight by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasLove in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
100 Historical Romances To Read Before You Die
1,345 books — 1,583 voters