The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer AshleyTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasWhen Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa JamesMine Till Midnight by Lisa KleypasIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Brainy/Genius Romantic Heroes
41st out of 549 books — 602 voters
The Hating Game by Sally  ThornePride and Prejudice by Jane AustenKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Love/Hate Relationships
125th out of 808 books — 1,421 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnThe Duke and I by Julia Quinn
Best Humorous Historical Romances
157th out of 813 books — 1,277 voters
Outlander by Diana GabaldonDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnA Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
Favorite Historical Romance Novels
485th out of 3,456 books — 6,076 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenOutlander by Diana GabaldonJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasPersuasion by Jane Austen
100 Historical Romances To Read Before You Die
306th out of 1,339 books — 1,583 voters
It Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasAgain the Magic by Lisa KleypasScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Romance with House Parties
34th out of 186 books — 60 voters

Dreaming of You by Lisa KleypasMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasRavished by Amanda QuickGuilty Pleasures by Laura Lee GuhrkeLove Is Blind by Lynsay Sands
Romantic Spectacles-Heroes or Heroines with Glasses
34th out of 178 books — 84 voters
Outlander by Diana GabaldonDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnWhitney, My Love by Judith McNaught
My Favourite Historical Romance
513th out of 1,997 books — 2,169 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Best Ever Historical Romance Novels
175th out of 604 books — 358 voters
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie KinsellaWallbanger by Alice ClaytonBet Me by Jennifer CrusieMatch Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsNatural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Humorous Romance Books
1133rd out of 3,195 books — 6,717 voters

How to Hook a Bookworm by Cassie MaeIt Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsVision in White by Nora RobertsMore Than Water by Renee EricsonLord of Darkness by Elizabeth Hoyt
Guys with Glasses in Romance
18th out of 131 books — 73 voters
The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney MilanOne Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLeanA Week to be Wicked by Tessa DareTo Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia QuinnProof by Seduction by Courtney Milan
Scientists in Historical Romance
15th out of 69 books — 38 voters

The Unwanted Wife by Natasha AndersKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsThe Wrong Bride by Catharina MauraThe Tyrant Alpha's Rejected Mate by Cate C. WellsThe Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
Angst and Grovel Galore
241st out of 333 books — 52 voters
Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasRomancing the Duke by Tessa Dare
Lords, Dukes, Rakes...Oh My!
209th out of 546 books — 222 voters

Again the Magic by Lisa KleypasIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasThe Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer AshleyRavishing the Heiress by Sherry ThomasWhen a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare
Historical Romance Society
48th out of 109 books — 12 voters
Stepbrother Stalker by Emma BrayLady Windermere's Lover by Miranda NevilleLike No Other Lover by Julie Anne LongHer Surprise Hero by Abby GainesTwo Wrongs Make a Marriage by Christine Merrill
"Cynthia"
3rd out of 60 books — 7 voters

The Wallflower Wager by Tessa DareWhat I Did for a Duke by Julie Anne LongA Lady Awakened by Cecilia GrantThe Gentleman Who Loved Me by Grace CallawayLike No Other Lover by Julie Anne Long
Mirror Play in Historical Romance
5th out of 22 books — 4 voters
Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenThe Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsTwilight by Stephenie MeyerCity of Bones by Cassandra ClareHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. Rowling
Best Male Character
1171st out of 3,171 books — 3,025 voters

Whitney, My Love by Judith McNaughtPrisoner of My Desire by Johanna LindseyThe Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E. WoodiwissThe Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. WoodiwissOnce and Always by Judith McNaught
Best Bodice Ripper Romances
171st out of 298 books — 631 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasTo Seduce a Sinner by Elizabeth HoytScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasTen Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn
Desperately Seeking Spouse
83rd out of 106 books — 11 voters
Darkfever by Karen Marie MoningPride and Prejudice by Jane AustenDreamfever by Karen Marie MoningBloodfever by Karen Marie MoningFaefever by Karen Marie Moning
Love-Hate Relationships
280th out of 375 books — 425 voters

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinRemarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van PeltDemon Copperhead by Barbara KingsolverI'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
2023: What Women Born In The 1970s Read In 2023
3534th out of 6,961 books — 516 voters
My Dearest Enemy by Connie BrockwayJust Breathe by Dee DavisThe Kraken King by Meljean BrookRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnRoom 33 by E.C. Sheedy
Far: Travel Writers in Romance
5th out of 18 books — 6 voters

The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsCatching Fire by Suzanne CollinsMockingjay by Suzanne CollinsDivergent by Veronica RothCity of Bones by Cassandra Clare
What we've read so far in 2012...
5167th out of 5,563 books — 766 voters
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa KleypasA Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLeanSeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasUndone by Lila DiPasquaIn Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
Best Historical Romance Covers
570th out of 589 books — 273 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenFifty Shades of Grey by E.L. JamesBeautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuireTwilight by Stephenie MeyerThe Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
All Time Favorite Romance Novels
4543rd out of 5,806 books — 12,844 voters
The Hating Game by Sally  ThorneRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonBeach Read by Emily HenryThe Kiss Quotient by Helen  HoangThe Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
Best of r/RomanceBooks Recommendations
758th out of 1,489 books — 1,243 voters

Pretty Face by Lucy  ParkerRed, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonFrederica by Georgette HeyerThe Kiss Quotient by Helen  HoangA Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole
RomBkLove 2020 - Comfort Reads 3
45th out of 90 books — 7 voters
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLeanAny Duchess Will Do by Tessa DareA Week to be Wicked by Tessa DareThe Governess Game by Tessa DareMy Fake Rake by Eva Leigh
Nerd Love
92nd out of 108 books — 7 voters

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