For various reasons, I’ve been trying to read more dudes (umbrella term) writing queer romance. As a Virgo, this necessitated I make a list. Anytime I make a list of books, I start wondering if it might be helpful to anyone else. So here ’tis. MOST IMPORTANT CAVEAT: Massive apologies if I fucked up anyone’s identity. Let me know via… Read more »

Do I like to cook? No. Do I like to read a good romance with foodie characters? Apparently so! Here’s a roundup of my faves so far. These folks could cook for me anytime. Before we jump in: Amazon links are affiliate links. Any questions, corrections, recommendations? Let me know via my contact form. Sugar and Spice by Eli Wray… Read more »

Yep, it’s a post full of romance novels about the geeky and nerdy among us. Video games, programming, hacking, collectible card games, epidemiology, climate change science, neurosurgery, archaeology, the college newspaper, comics, fandom, Victorian fashion, theater… it’s all here. “Geek” pretty much describes everyone who lives in my house, so this roundup is close to my heart. The way my… Read more »

I love a good thriller, action movie, (fictional) police procedural, or martial arts flick. Cross one of those genres with a romance novel? I’m in. Here are my fave romances so far that have a strong suspense sub-plot. Hope you find something here to enjoy! Before we jump in: Amazon links are affiliate links. Any questions, corrections, recommendations? Let me… Read more »

I’m a sucker for a romance novel with wry humor, snark, high-quality banter, or the fun kind of bickering. Every single book on this list made me laugh out loud at least five times. So take a look, and hopefully you’ll find something new and fun to read! Before we jump in: Amazon links are affiliate links. Any questions, corrections,… Read more »

I had no idea how much I’d love the paranormal historical genre in romance! Here’s a roundup of my favorite (so far) paranormal historical romance novels (and short stories), in case you also appreciate some ghosts and whatnot with your smooching stories. The way my life is organized these days, it’s tough for me to write reviews. Some of the… Read more »

I love a good romance novella or short story. Not everyone does, and that’s okay, but in case you love them like I do, here are a bunch of my faves. Most of them are sadly overlooked, so if you read something from this list that catches your eye, make sure to give it a review someplace. Before we jump… Read more »

Demons, dragons, talking animals, curses… yep, we’re definitely dealing with magic here. Welcome to my list of favorite fantasy romances – some novels, some novellas, some short stories! I hope you find something great to read and enjoy in the list below. (Update: Republishing this post because I’ve added more books!) Before we jump in: Amazon links are affiliate links…. Read more »

When I started reading romance, I had no clue I’d find so many historical romances to love. Turns out I like escaping to another time just fine, especially if fancy clothes are involved. So here’s a roundup of my so-far favorite historical romance novels, novellas, and short stories. It’s probably a little more queer and diverse than if you grabbed… Read more »

I got kicked out of art school myself, but I love a good romance novel about creative people falling in love while making awesome art. So here’s a list of my fave romance novels about various kinds of creators: artists, dancers, actors, musicians, and filmmakers! Dig in, and I hope you find something new to read and adore. Before we… Read more »