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 — 603 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 810 books — 1,272 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 3,422 books — 6,039 voters

Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenOutlander by Diana GabaldonJane Eyre by Charlotte BrontëDevil in Winter by Lisa KleypasGone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
100 Historical Romances To Read Before You Die
306th out of 1,345 books — 1,583 voters
Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnDreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Best Ever Historical Romance Novels
129th out of 600 books — 352 voters

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasAgain the Magic by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Romance with House Parties
27th out of 178 books — 61 voters
Dreaming of You by Lisa KleypasMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasGuilty Pleasures by Laura Lee GuhrkeRavished by Amanda QuickA Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare
Romantic Spectacles-Heroes or Heroines with Glasses
24th out of 178 books — 85 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
10th out of 130 books — 74 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 1,980 books — 2,159 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
1132nd out of 3,163 books — 6,702 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 70 books — 39 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
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 — 220 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 59 books — 7 voters

Archer's Voice by Mia SheridanTranscendence by Shay SavageEasy by Tammara WebberThe Deal by Elle KennedyThe Witness by Nora Roberts
Sweet & Gentle Alpha Heroes
94th out of 245 books — 190 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 3,165 books — 3,007 voters

The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnThe Duke and I by Julia QuinnLove in the Afternoon by Lisa KleypasRomancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia QuinnAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Families You'd Die To Belong In
81st out of 208 books — 40 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
170th out of 305 books — 631 voters
Amarna Book I by Grea AlexanderCabello by Grea AlexanderThe Pack by Grea AlexanderRebellion Book I by Grea AlexanderMiael by Grea Alexander
Underrated Novels from the Last 30 Years
29th out of 37 books — 4 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. WellsLuna and the Lie by Mariana Zapata
Angst and Grovel Galore
296th out of 331 books — 49 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
279th out of 374 books — 424 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
3533rd 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
569th 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
4346th out of 5,619 books — 12,566 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 1,486 books — 1,241 voters

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