For various reasons, I’m always trying to read more queer romance written by guys and transmasc authors. 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 we are. Housekeeping first so we’re all on the same page: Apologies if I… 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. (Disclosure: Amazon links… 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 multiple times. So take a look, and hopefully you’ll find something new and fun to read! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in 2017, but… 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, novellas, and short stories, in case you also appreciate some ghosts and whatnot with your tales of smooching. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in 2017, but it’s been… 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 contemporary faves. Most of them are sadly overlooked, but working together we can change that! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in 2020, but it’s… Read more »

Welcome to my list of favorite fantasy romance novels, novellas, and short stories. I hope you find something new to read and enjoy! (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in 2017, but it’s been refreshed and expanded in 2023 after I re-read many of the books here to make sure I was still enthusiastic about… Read more »

I got kicked out of art school myself (long story!), but I love a good romance about creative people falling in love. So here’s a list of my fave romance novels, novellas, and short stories about various kinds of creators: visual artists, dancers, actors, musicians, filmmakers, and more. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in… Read more »

Here’s a roundup of my favorite historical romance novels, novellas, and short stories. Hope you find something to enjoy in the following list. (Disclosure: Amazon links are affiliate links.) I originally posted this list in 2017, but it’s been refreshed and expanded in 2023 after I re-read many of the books here to make sure I was still enthusiastic about… Read more »

Do you like your romance with a twist of monsters or magic? This is the list for you. Witches, ghosts, vampires, fae, and even a cat that controls minds (really!) If any of this is your jam, read on, because I enjoyed all of these novels, novellas, and short stories. I hope you find something new to read and adore… Read more »

Romance is an amazing genre. You can find everything from the fluffiest, cutest, most adorable stories with zero angst to the opposite. The novels, novellas, and short stories here are some of my favorite that deal with dark places, tough topics, and bad situations – all with an HEA (happily ever after) or HFN (happy for now). I hope you… Read more »