Over the past few years, there has been a boom in LGBTQ+ literature. However, despite this, these books are not always easy to find. This is especially the case for LGBTQ+ romance books.
However, we are here to help! In this article, we will discuss 10 awesome LGBTQ romance novels worth a read. So, if you’re interested, read on for more!
1. Zero At The Bone
Zero At The Bone is an m/m romance book written by Jane Seville. It was published in 2019 by Dreamspinner Press. The book is about Jack Francisco, a surgeon who features a mob hit and must be placed in protective custody.
However, he is tracked down by a mysterious hitman who goes only by “D.” But D cannot kill Jack, because his conscience cannot allow him to kill an innocent man.
Pretty soon, D and Jack find themselves on the run from mutual enemies and are forced to work together if they want to survive. However, underneath their fight for survival comes a love that neither was expecting, and pretty soon they fight not only for their lives but for a joint future.
You can buy Zero At The Bone by clicking the link here!
2. The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo is a historical romance written by Taylor Jenkins Reid and published by Atria Books in 2017. This New York Times best-selling novel is about the titular Evelyn Hugo, a reclusive Hollywood actress who decides to tell the truth about her scandalous and glamorous life to Monique Grant, a reporter for an unknown magazine.
The story takes place in different time periods, from the 1950s to the 1980s against a backdrop of old Hollywood America. Readers will enjoy the tales of each husband that Evelyn takes during those 30 years, as well as the tale of the forbidden romance between Evelyn and her true, real love that comes to light between the pages.
This is a story of love, ambition, ruthlessness, and friendship.
If you want to read The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo, you can buy it by clicking the link.
3. Red, White, And Royal Blue
Red, White, And Royal Blue is an LBGTQ romance book that was written by Casey McQuiston and published by St. Martin’s Griffin in 2019. It is both a USA Today and New York Times bestseller, as well as the Vanity Fair, NPR, and Vogue best book of the year.
Red, White, And Royal Blue centers around Alex Clairmont-Diaz, son of the new President of America. Alex is considered to be the American equivalent of a prince.
He is charismatic and handsome, and the White House considers him marketing gold! But, there’s just one problem with his image. Alex has very public beef with Henry, the Prince of Wales and a member of the royal family in the UK.
As relations between the two nations go from bad to worse, the families devise a plan to mend their image by staging a friendship between the two men. However, what begins as a fake truce to appease the press slowly grows into a secret romance. But will this romance derail the campaign?
This m/m story is full of romance and conflict between families, it’s a real page-turner you wouldn’t want to miss!
If you want to read Red, White, And Royal Blue, then click the link!
4. Call Me By Your Name
Call Me By Your Name was written by Andre Aciman and published by Holtzbrinck Publishers in 2017. It is now a major motion picture starring Timothee Chalamet. However, while the movie is definitely worth watching, the book is a must-read!
Call Me By Your Name is an m/m romance set during a summer on the Italian Riviera. It centers around a teenage boy and a guest at his parent’s summer house. Neither one is prepared for the consequences of their attraction to one other, and the story that unfolds is one of fascination, obsession, and desire.
The two characters explore their attraction to one another while trying to reconcile their fears that they will never find true intimacy in anyone else. It is an epic love story that you’ll finish in a few sittings!
If you want to read Call Me By Your Name, click the link here.
5. Honey Girl
Honey Girl was written by Morgan Rogers and published by Park Row in 2021. This book was named the most anticipated read of 2021 by Oprah magazine, Goodreads, Cosmo, Buzzfeed, and more! And, it certainly lives up to these expectations.
Honey Girl is a story about Grace Porter, a straight-A workaholic who decides to go on a girl’s trip to Vegas to celebrate her Ph.D. in astronomy. However, while in Vegas she finds herself getting drunkenly married to a beautiful woman she knows nothing about, which was definitely not a part of her father’s plans for her life.
Struggling under these expectations, Grace flees her home and decides to spend a summer in New York. Here, she begins to question everything about her life and at the same time, begins to fall in love with her beautiful new wife, Yuki Yamamoto.
Honey Girl is a wonderful f/f story full of romance that you definitely need to add to your list!
If you want to read Honey Girl, then click the link here.
6. Boyfriend Material
Boyfriend Material was written by Alexis Hall and published by Sourcebooks Casablanca in 2020. If you enjoy reading m/m, fake-dating romance stories, then this is the book for you!
Luc O’Donnell is the son of a famous rockstar, but Luc’s dad has been absent for most of his life. Now that he’s back on the scene, Luc has never been more in the public eye, much to his chagrin. Then, one fateful night a compromising photo gets released and threatened to ruin his life.
To restore his image, Luc resolves to find a relationship with someone who has a squeaky-clean image and sets his eyes on Oliver Blackwood. However, the two find they have very little in common and resolve to fake date until the dust settles.
However, when the time comes, will they really be able to go their separate ways?
If you want to read Boyfriend Material, click the link here.
7. Written In The Stars
Written In The Stars is a story by Alexandria Bellefleur and was published by Avon in 2020. It is featured in many famous magazines and journals, such as Buzzfeed, Bustle, Entertainment Weekly, Oprah Mag, and so much more!
Written In The Stars is about a free-spirited astrologer who decides to begin a fake relationship with someone totally her opposite. After a terrible blind date, Darcy Lowell wants to stop her brother from playing matchmaker. So, she lies and tells him the date went well.
Not even the stars could predict the events that ensue!
If you want to read Written In The Stars, click the link here.
8. One Last Stop
One Last Stop was written by Casey McQuiston and published by Griffin in 2021. The story is about August, a young woman on a train journey who does not believe in love but quickly finds herself attracted to punk rocker Jane. However, Jane is not just a normal passenger on the train. She’s actually a time traveler who needs to find her way back to the 1970s! August agrees to help send her back, but first, she needs to convince herself that she isn’t falling for Jane.
One Last Stop is an amazingly written f/f story that you can buy by clicking the link.
9. Love & Other Disasters
Love & Other Disasters was written by Anita Kelly and published by Forever in 2022. The story centers around London Parker, the first openly nonbinary contestant on one of the most popular cooking shows in all of America.
London wants to prove their dad and all of the people who troll them wrong. But, pretty soon London begins to fall for Dahlia, their competitor out to reinvent herself.
Falling in love was not part of the plan for either of these rivals, but do things ever go to plan?
Love & Other Disasters is a stunningly written romantic comedy that you can read by clicking the link here!
10. Let’s Talk About Love
Let’s Talk About Love was written by Claire Kann and published by Square Fish in 2019.
This story centers on Alice, a woman who has recently come out as asexual. Her girlfriend has left her, and Alice is brokenhearted, her perfect summer plans are suddenly gone. So, she throws herself into work at a local library where she meets a new co-worker she cannot help but fall for.
With her feelings on the line, Alice must decide whether coming out once again is worth the risk.
Let’s Talk About Love is a story about acceptance and romance. It should definitely be on your TBR!
Read Let’s Talk About Love by clicking the link.
Final Thoughts
LGBTQ+ literature has seen a boost in popularity in recent years. We hope you enjoy our top 10 LGBTQ+ romance books!
