14 Best LGBTQ+ Romance Books of 2026

Ayla Vejdani’s collection of queer short romance stories has a sweet and empowering offering for everyone in need of a reminder that love is powerful. In one story, Noura turns to her friends to gain the courage to finally swipe right on what she wants. In another Paz and Ale circle the drain on an old argument as they attempt to work their way back to one another. Maryam is head over heels after a meet-cute in a coffee shop, and learns to embrace falling fast and hard. No matter what your heart is on the hunt for, Vejdani’s funny and heartwarming collection is sure to have the antidote.

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We, of course, don’t advise shipping actors IRL, but in this one instance…maybe it’s okay! Simon and Charlie may have been costars on a popular sci-fi program for the last seven years, but that’s all the two have in common, despite the fact that fans of the show have been shipping them from the very beginning. Simon can’t wait to leave his current gig behind for a more serious acting endeavor, but in order to prove he has the viewership that will follow him to another show, he’ll need to garner some major attention. And what better way than to feed into the fan delusions that he and Charlie have always been close? As the two agree to stage a public friendship to help boost their careers, Simon finds that Charlie has more depth than he gave him credit for, and perhaps before jumping ship, he should consider what the fans have always said, and give Charlie a real chance.

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Did someone say throuple? Katee Robert certainly did with the sexy final installment of the Dark Olympus series that finds Circe hellbent on revenge. Fifteen years ago, Circe had everything she wanted, including the love of her life, Hecate. When Hecate was tapped by the reigning Zeus to be his wife, Circe was thrown out of the kingdom, though many believe she died. Now she’s back, and everyone in Olympus will suffer for what was taken from her. Hecate, who has moved on and entered a relationship with Atalanta, is shocked to find her former lover is still alive, longs to reunite, but can Circe let go of her revenge plans long enough to rekindle? Or will her rage burn all of Olympus down, lovers included?

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Softball player Kate Hutchins has everything in her life in order: She’s a shortstop on a team she loves, and she has the perfect boyfriend that her family has always wanted for her. When her coach taps her to help transfer student Abby, Kate is more than ready to help until she discovers Abby is a wild card who disrupts the balance of the team. Across their final two years of college, the two build a friendship, while harboring secret feelings for the other, but they never seem to be able to find the right moment to confess how they feel. Slow burners, this one is for you.

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If you ever wished Hayden Panettiere and Solange had kissed just a little bit in Bring It On: All or Nothing, we have just the rec for you. The Oak Haven Hornets cheer team is proud of their reputation as a sapphic haven, but when discrimination rumors surface about straight girls not making the cut, cheer captain Davie rushes to come up with a solution. Enter: Kendall, a stunning and excellent new cheerleader to add to the team to quell the rumors…only Kendall isn’t straight, she’s bi. Davie is catching feelings but desperate to maintain the facade in order to keep their team in the running for nationals. But this secret could end up costing her a whole lot more than a trophy.

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Samantha Allen takes a Shakespearean twist on reality TV in this highly hilarious rom-com featuring a nonbinary TV producer. Puck might just have an eye for chaos. They have to be, as one of the producers behind one of the most successful reality TV shows that brings trouble to romantic relationships by tapping into an ex. Puck is forced to deal with a bit of karmic retribution with the surprise announcement that Puck’s college roommate, Mia, is now engaged to their ex, Damon. Arriving at the week of pre-wedding activities, Puck can’t help it if their producer brain is still on and they’re able to predict the downfall of every couple on the resort. So they take matters into their own hands, playing cupid to pair the right couples together, even if that requires a bit of meddling. The only problem standing in Puck’s way is the beautiful bridesmaid who can see through all of Puck’s tricks and schemes, and down to their heart in a way Puck isn’t sure they’re ready for. But the course of true love never did run smooth.

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Austin Hardy should be ready to play the biggest U.S. Open of his life. But just 10 days before the big game, he suffers a major anxiety attack that draws unwarranted media attention and forces him to head to therapy to grapple with his feelings. To his surprise, one of the few peers to check in on him is Diego, a tennis star and his biggest match at the Open. Their quick friendship blossoms into a romantic fling, but with Diego too afraid to come out, their relationship soon fizzles and burns, putting even more pressure on their forthcoming match.

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Who wouldn’t want to embrace the romance of Paris in the summer? Teen Ben Lim is ready for the challenge, armed with his Taylor Swift-inspired bucket list, Ben hopes to have a romantic summer set in the City of Love during his class spring trip. But when the buddy system leaves him stuck with his former best friend, Tyler, Ben fears his plans will be ruined. As they find themselves hitting all the tourist stops and local hideaways, Ben finds rekindling his friendship with Tyler might not have been such a bad thing, especially when the chemistry between them continues to build.

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Ellinore might be a well-known quester, feted for her slays of beasts, but what no one knows is that she’s actually a fraud. All of her wins? Made up or highly exaggerated to make her family the gold they need to survive. After an evening of drinking, Ellinore awakens to discover she’s made a bet she cannot get out of, and she must kill the most powerful beast in all the land. And worse yet, Prince Aven, the nonbinary ruler of the land whom Ellinore refuses to admit she has a crush on, is tagging along on what will be her most daunting quest yet.

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Miss Verbana Montrose has found herself in a dilemma: the survival of her family is now her responsibility, and she needs to find a rich man to marry ASAP. A marriage of convenience with a friend seems to be the answer, but poetess Flora shares a piece to the Ton, hinting that Verbana’s relationship is fake. Their encounter should be one of rivals, but the two instead begin a new friendship. Meanwhile, Flora, who also identifies as William sometimes, then meets Verbana as William and feels safer showing Verbana how they truly feel. It’s a fun Regency romp full of miscommunication, a bit of mistaken identity, and a story full of heart and humor.

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After the closing of her creamery, Edie has taken a trip to a resort in an English village to think about her next moves. Starlet Cosima is grappling with the death of her famous mother and returns to the same cottage, a meaningful place in her family history. When the two meet, the chemistry is instant, and when they are offered a treasure hunt to unravel a code left in the inn’s guest book, the pair can’t deny the opportunity for a fresh start and more time together. As the riddles take them on a journey across Europe, both Cosima and Edie learn to face the losses of their past, while embracing the brightness of the future ahead of them.

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Sharing an ex? How sapphic! Tattoo artist April Evans is desperate for some creative inspiration, and when she’s accepted to teach an art class at a new resort, she’s more than willing to pack up her things and try something new. April totally isn’t thinking about her ex, Elena, who dumped her and broke her heart, until she winds up at the resort to find that her new roommate is Daphne, the woman Elena dumped her for. Trapped in tight quarters and attending the same arts program, the two cannot escape each other or their past. But they also cannot deny the building attraction that is sure to lead to drama, which April has been hoping to avoid.

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It’s hard to find a Julian Winters novel that doesn’t pull at the heartstrings, but his latest YA novel about two teens from different realms falling in love might just take the cake. Teen August Clarke has not been able to get back to himself since the death of his boyfriend. The only thing that seems to draw his attention is Cary, a boy who keeps showing up at this pizza shop, but is also present at a series of unfortunate accidents. When August discovers that Cary is a soul escort from another realm, he follows him and winds up in the novel’s version of the Underworld. August hopes that this could be his chance to finally gain closure with his ex, but as he keeps growing closer to Cary, it seems like another heartbreak is right on his heels.

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Luc and Oliver star in the final installment of Alexis Hall’s Material trilogy series, which follows the couple on the next step of their relationship: fatherhood. Luc and Oliver believe that they might be ready to consider becoming parents, but even raising a dog together proves to be a challenge when their drastically different parenting styles are put on display. When they become responsible for a 14-year-old foster child, the pair must navigate caring for a child who is acting out, and their insecurities about stepping into this new role in their lives and their relationship.

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