Top gay romance novels

I didn&#;t realize until the film came out just how many queer women in my social circle and workplace had scan and adored Red, White and Royal Blue. But perhaps I shouldn&#;t have been so surprised, considering women have historically been the primary readers of M/M lovey-dovey fiction, even if the general assumption around that fact is that it&#;s straight women. But I suspect I&#;m not the only lesbian out there who enjoys a light, unchallenging small romp into gay romance. Whether you&#;re looking for hot sex scenes, tender coming-of-age tales, historical romance or kitchen-centric love, we&#;ve got you covered. Share your favorites in the comments!

Red, Ivory & Royal Blue, by Casey McQuiston

If you&#;re looking for a reading experience that will be an unmitigated delight from top to bottom, try Red, Pale & Royal Blue! I loved this book so much I sent a Kindle copy to my girlfriend because I wanted her to have the matching opportunity to access and harness easy joy in her life as I’d just given myself. If you’re here, you understand the basics: Alex Claremont-Diaz is th

Find LGBTQIAP+ Romances by trope, archetype, and/or theme here! All Romances are adult and contemporary unless otherwise noted.
B/P notes MC and/or LI identifies as bisexual or pansexual
A/D/Aro = MC and/or LI identifies on the asexual spectrum, as demisexual, or as aromantic
T/NB/GQ = MC and/or LI identifies as transgender, non-binary, and/or genderqueer
*Beginning of a romantic ARC in a series but not resolved in this book alone
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Please note that as is common with Romance, many of these books are in a series with recurring characters. All should be readable as standalones, however, unless noted otherwise.

Additionally, please be advised that this is more of a database than a rec list; I have not read most of these titles, and strongly advocate reading reviews for potential triggers etc.

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    Gay Fantasy Romance Novels

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    Hey friend! If you&#;ve verb yourself here, it&#;s because you&#;re looking for gay fantasy romance novels! I&#;m a HUGE publication nerd (and lover of romance novels), so I&#;ve put together this guide based on my own adventures in reading.

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