Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by Bunga (51 Lists)



The Law of Attraction by N.M. SilberBet Me by Jennifer CrusieJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie JamesPractice Makes Perfect by Julie JamesIt Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Featuring smart, funny and proactive female leads
710 books — 706 voters
Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie KinsellaKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie JamesSomething About You by Julie JamesRemember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
Best Ever Contemporary Romance Books
4,759 books — 8,164 voters

Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie KinsellaMatch Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsNobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie JamesPlaying for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
Humorous Romance Books
3,149 books — 6,697 voters
Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsPerfection by R.L. MathewsonThe Marriage Bargain by Jennifer ProbstNobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth PhillipsThe Proposition by Katie Ashley
Best Accidentally Pregnant in Romance Novels
1,111 books — 2,979 voters

Perfection by R.L. Mathewson
Real Curves: The Best Contemporary Romance Heroines Who Have'em
220 books — 229 voters
The Law of Attraction by N.M. SilberTangled by Emma ChasePlaying for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonLove Irresistibly by Julie JamesTruce by R.L. Mathewson
Light romantic books
309 books — 179 voters

Playing for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonTangled by Emma ChasePerfection by R.L. MathewsonCheckmate by R.L. MathewsonThe Law of Attraction by N.M. Silber
Funny as Hell!
2,548 books — 6,458 voters
Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
I'm a Celebrity. Love Me!
989 books — 1,877 voters

Sweet Lullaby by Lorraine HeathAnd Then He Kissed Her by Laura Lee Guhrke
Best Character Driven Historical Romance
174 books — 104 voters
Something About You by Julie JamesLove Irresistibly by Julie JamesJust the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie JamesAbout That Night by Julie JamesA Lot like Love by Julie James
Clever/Funny Romances
303 books — 437 voters

About That Night by Julie James
2012 Contemporary Romance Novels
223 books — 999 voters
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer AshleyTempt 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
548 books — 603 voters

Then Came You by Lisa KleypasScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasSweet Lullaby by Lorraine HeathTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
Hero in Love with the Heroine Before She is with Him
387 books — 286 voters
Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Best Historical Romances - Married Couples
473 books — 915 voters

Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasA Wallflower Christmas by Lisa KleypasA Mackenzie Family Christmas by Jennifer AshleySeduction of a Highland Lass by Maya BanksNever Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
Historical Christmas/Winter Romance
535 books — 266 voters
A Mackenzie Family Christmas by Jennifer AshleyOnce Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa DareThe Ice Princess by Elizabeth HoytThe Untamed MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Historical Romance Novellas
310 books — 175 voters

A Laird for All Time by Angeline FortinWarrior of the Isles by Debbie MazzucaKing of the Isles by Debbie MazzucaLord of the Isles by Debbie MazzucaAn English Bride In Scotland by Lynsay Sands
Cover-Only Male Chests-All Genres
266 books — 71 voters
Devil in Winter by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa KleypasLord of Scoundrels by Loretta ChaseNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn
Best Rogue/Rake Romance Books
747 books — 1,584 voters

The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer AshleySeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanScandal in Spring by Lisa KleypasLove in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
"I've Loved You for Years."
1,184 books — 1,395 voters
Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa KleypasNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanThe Husband Trap by Tracy Anne WarrenSleepless in Scotland by Karen HawkinsLord of Temptation by Lorraine Heath
Twins or Lookalikes (Historical Romance)
193 books — 103 voters

Dreaming of You by Lisa KleypasSomeone to Watch Over Me by Lisa KleypasTempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
Favorite Dukeless Historical Romances
172 books — 137 voters
Dreaming of You by Lisa KleypasMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasA Week to be Wicked by Tessa DareGuilty Pleasures by Laura Lee GuhrkeLove Is Blind by Lynsay Sands
Girls with Glasses in Romance
190 books — 138 voters

Love Is Blind by Lynsay SandsHonor's Splendour by Julie GarwoodThe Prize by Julie GarwoodNoble Intentions by Katie MacAlisterThe Gift by Julie Garwood
Ack! The Best Accident Prone Romantic Leads
253 books — 131 voters
Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa KleypasThe Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnNine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLeanSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa KleypasDreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Compromised! (Historical Romance)
253 books — 150 voters

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasThe Raven Prince by Elizabeth HoytThen Came You by Lisa KleypasEleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLeanLady Sophia's Lover by Lisa Kleypas
Starchy Hero Gets Un-Starched
428 books — 453 voters
The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia QuinnIt Happened One Autumn by Lisa KleypasMarried by Morning by Lisa KleypasThen Came You by Lisa KleypasLove in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
Love/Hate Relationships
807 books — 1,424 voters

Always by Lynsay SandsBorn in Sin by Kinley MacGregorSweet Lullaby by Lorraine HeathDesire by Amanda QuickAn Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
Illegitimate heroes & heroines (Historical romance)
231 books — 109 voters
Because You're Mine by Lisa KleypasA Wallflower Christmas by Lisa KleypasRansom by Julie GarwoodTexas Destiny by Lorraine Heath
Bad boys meet the virgins
1,263 books — 2,641 voters


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