Find LGBTQIAP+ Romances by trope, archetype, and/or theme here! All Romances are adult and contemporary unless otherwise listed.
B or P notes MC and/or LI identifies as bisexual or pansexual
A = MC and/or LI identifies on the asexual spectrum (D if demisexual)
T = MC and/or LI identifies as transgender (NB = non-binary, GQ = genderqueer)
+ = series continues in a way that fits under this heading
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.
Academics
F/F
- In Her Court by Tamsen Parker
M/F
- Hold Me by Courtney Milan (NA)(B)(T)
Amnesia
F/F
- Clean Slate by Andrea Bramhall
M/M
- What Remains by Garrett Leigh (B)
- Whiteout by Elyse Springer
Athlete
F/F
- Match Point by R.L. Burgess
- Crash Into You by Diana Morland
- Roller Girl by Vanessa North (T)
- In Her Court by Tamsen Parker
- Interference by Zoe Reed (YA)
- Break Point by Yolanda Wallace
- Lucky Loser by Yolanda Wallace
M/M
- Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen (NA)
- Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy (B) +
- Level Hands by AJ Cousins (NA)(Amz)
- Love Me Like a Rock by AJ Cousins (NA)(Amz)
- Rush by Nyrae Dawn (NA)
- Luchador by Erin Finnegan
- Breakaway by Avon Gale (B) +
- Into the Blue by Pene Hanson
- Illegal Contact by Santino Hassell
- Rocking the Boat by Christopher Koehler
- Double Up by Vanessa North
Baby Mama Drama
M/M/F
- The Best Laid Plans by Lauren Gallagher (B)
Best Friend’s Sibling
M/M
- A Hundred Thousand Words by Nyrae Dawn (NA)
F/F
- Her Best Friend’s Sister by Meghan O’Brien (Amz)
- In Her Court by Tamsen Parker
Billionaire
M/M
- How to Bang a Billionaire by Alexis Hall
M/F
- A Gentleman in the Street by Alisha Rai (B)
- So Sweet by Rebekah Weatherspoon (B) +
Celebrity/Non-Celeb (see also: Hollywood, Reality TV)
F/F
- Under the Lights by Dahlia Adler (YA/NA)(B)
- The Gravity Between Us by Kristin Zimmer (YA/NA)
- Damage Control by Jae
M/M
- Full Exposure by Amy Jo Cousins
- Out of Frame by Megan Erickson (NA)(B)(Amz)
- Summer Stock by Vanessa North (B)
Class Warfare
F/F
- Courting the Countess by Jenny Frame (Historical)
- The Caretaker’s Daughter by Gabrielle Goldsby (Historical)
- Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones (Historical)
M/M
- Settling the Score by Christopher Koehler
Classic Retellings (see also: Fairytale Retellings)
M/M
- Peter Darling by Austin Chant (T) (Fantasy, Peter Pan)
- First Impressions by Christopher Koehler (Pride and Prejudice)
College (Generally NA)
F/F
- Out on Good Behavior by Dahlia Adler (P)
- Take Them by Storm by Marie Landry
- Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon + (Paranormal)
- Treasure by Rebekah Weatherspoon
M/M
- Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen (NA)
- Off Campus by Amy Jo Cousins + (B)
- Rocking the Boat by Christopher Koehler
M/F
- Hold Me by Courtney Milan (NA)(B)(T)
M/NB
- Uncovering Ray by Edie Danford
Coming Out
F/F
- Under the Lights by Dahlia Adler (YA/NA)(B)
- Style by Chelsea Cameron (YA)
- Dating Sarah Cooper by Siera Maley (YA)
- Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley (YA)(B)
M/M
- Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (YA)
- All the Wrong Places by Ann Gallagher (A)
Consanguinity
F/F
- In the Distance There is Light by Harper Bliss (stepmother/daughter)
Criminals/Con Artists
F/F
- Rulebreaker by Cathy Pegau (Sci-fi)
Dancers
F/F
- First Position by Melissa Brayden
M/F
- Finding Your Feet by Cass Lennox (A)(T)
Enemies to Lovers (see also: Opposites Attract)
F/F
- Kiss the Girl by Melissa Brayden
- First Position by Melissa Brayden
- Slow Burn in Tuscany by Giselle Fox
- Tropical Storm by Melissa Good
- A&B by JC Lillis
M/M
- The Burnt Toast B&B by Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz (T)
- Peter Darling by Austin Chant (T)(Fantasy)
- A Seditious Affair by KJ Charles (Historical)
- Whatever. by SJ Goslee (YA)(B)
- A Matter of Disagreement by EE Ottoman (T)(Steampunk)
- The Captive Prince by CS Pacat (Fantasy) +
M/F
- Hold Me by Courtney Milan (B)(T)
F/NB
- Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake (YA)(B)(GQ)
Epistolary/Internet Chatting (see also: Online Dating)
M/M
- Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (YA)
- Strong Signal by Santino Hassell and Megan Erickson
- Hard Wired by Santino Hassell and Megan Erickson (Amz)
- After Ben by Con Riley
M/F
- Hold Me by Courtney Milan (NA)(B)(T)
Fairytale Retelling (see also: Classic Retelling)
F/F
- The Seafarer’s Kiss by Julia Ember (YA, The Little Mermaid)
- Ripped Pages by M. Hollis (Rapunzel)
- Ash by Malinda Lo (YA, Cinderella)
- Cinder Ella by S.T. Lynn (T, Cinderella)
- Sappho’s Fables: Lesbian Fairy Tales Series
M/M
- The Secrets of Eden by Brandon Goode (YA, Cinderella)
- Beau and the Beast by Kay Simone (Beauty and the Beast)
M/F
- Beast by Brie Spangler (T) (YA, Beauty and the Beast)
Fauxmance to Romance (Fake Dating)
F/F
- Take Me Home by Lorelie Brown
- The Wrong Woman by Cass Lennox
- Dating Sarah Cooper by Siera Maley (YA)
- As La Vista Turns by Kris Ripper
M/M
- How to Repair a Mechanical Heart by JC Lillis (YA)
- The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes
- True Brit by Con Riley
Foodie/Chefs
F/F
- Certainly, Possibly, You by Lissa Reed (B)
- Perfect Pairing by Rachel Spangler
M/M
- Chef’s Table by Lynn Charles
- Sweet by Alysia Constantine
- Sotto Voce by Erin Finnegan
- Definitely, Maybe, Yours by Lissa Reed
- Idlewild by Jude Sierra
Forbidden Love
F/F
- Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst (YA)(B)(Fantasy)
- Unicorn Tracks by Julia Ember (YA)(Fantasy)
M/M
- Climbing the Date Palm by Shira Glassman (Fantasy)
Forced Proximity
F/F
- Just Jorie by Robin Alexander
- 96 Hours by Georgia Beers
- Fearless by Shira Glassman
- Storm Season by Pene Hanson
- Waltzing on the Danube by Miranda MacLeod
- The Good Girls by Teresa Mummert (NA)
- The Summer I Wasn’t Me by Jessica Verdi (YA)
M/M
- Off Campus by AJ Cousins (B)(NA)
- Whiteout by Elyse Springer
- Out of My Mind by AJ Truman (NA)
Friends to Lovers
F/F
- Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton
- How to Make a Wish by Ashley Herring Blake (YA)(B)
- Just Three Words by Melissa Brayden
- Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova (YA Fantasy)
- Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel by Sara Farizan (YA)
- At Seventeen by Gerri Hill
- Dating Sarah Cooper by Siera Maley (YA)
- Fleur de Nuit by Cat Montmorency
- Her Name in the Sky by Kelly Quindlen (YA)
- The Gravity Between Us by Kristen Zimmer (NA)
M/M
- Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen (NA)
- Goodbye Paradise by Sarina Bowen
- Him by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy (B)
- Been Here All Along by Sandy Hall (YA)(B)
- Into the Blue by Pene Hanson
- Sutphin Boulevard by Santino Hassell (Amz)
- Concourse by Santino Hassell
- The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee (YA)(B)(Historical)
- Where We Left Off by Roan Parrish
- Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz (YA)
- Hot Head by Damon Suede
M/F
- When the Moon was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore (YA)(T)(Magical Realism)
F/F/M
- She Whom I Love by Tess Bowery (Historical)
Geeks/Nerds
F/F
- Style by Chelsea Cameron (YA)
- Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde (YA)(B)
M/M
- Climbing the Date Palm by Shira Glassman (Fantasy)
- Looking for Group by Alexis Hall
Holiday
F/F
- Take Me Home by Lorelie Brown
- All I Want for Christmas by Clare Lydon
M/M
- Real World by AJ Cousins
- Glass Tidings by AJ Cousins
Hollywood (see also: Celeb/Non-Celeb, Reality TV)
F/F
- Under the Lights by Dahlia Adler (YA/NA)
- The Gravity Between Us by Kristin Zimmer (YA/NA)
- Damage Control by Jae
- Departure From the Script by Jae
Hurt/Comfort
F/F
- Razor Wire by Lauren Gallagher
- Such a Pretty Face by Gabrielle Goldsby
M/M
- Off Campus by AJ Cousins (NA)(B)
- Overexposed by Megan Erickson (D)
- Dead Ringer by Sam Schooler and Heidi Bealleau
M/F
- Finding Your Feet by Cass Lennox (A)(T)
Law Enforcement
F/F
- Razor Wire by Lauren Gallagher
- Conflict of Interest by Jae
- Deep Deception by Cathy Pegau (Sci-fi)
- Blurred Lines by KD Williamson
M/M
- Risky Behavior by L.A. Witt and Cari Z.
Love Triangle
F/F
- 21 Questions by Mason Dixon
- Lunaside by JL Douglas (YA)
- Does She Love You? by Rachel Spangler
M/M
Marriage of Convenience
F/F
- Who’d Have Thought by G. Benson – P
- Far From Home by Lorelie Brown
M/M
- His Convenient Husband by Robin Covington
Matchmaker
F/F
- Something in the Wine by Jae
- Miss Match by Fiona Riley +
May/December (aka Age Gap)
F/F
- After Mrs Hamilton by Clare Ashton
- Who’d Have Thought by G. Benson – P
- Seasons of Love by Harper Bliss
- The Blush Factor by Gun Brooke
- Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg
- The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones (Historical)
- The Price of Salt by Patricia Highsmith
- At Her Feet by Rebekah Weatherspoon
M/M
- Coffee Boy by Austin Chant – T
- Fast Connection by Megan Erickson and Santino Hassell (B)
- For Real by Alexis Hall
- Tru Smoke by Edie Danford
- Wolfsong by TJ Klune
- After Ben by Con Riley
- Out on a Limb by AJ Truman
M/NB
- A Boy Called Cin by Cecil Wilde
Medical
F/F
- Who’d Have Thought by G. Benson – P
- Heart Trouble by Jae (Paranormal)
- Trauma Alert by Radclyffe +
M/M
- The Doctor’s Discretion by E.E. Ottoman (T)(Historical)
Military
F/F
- Razor Wire by Lauren Gallagher
- Silver Wings by H.P. Munro (Historical)
- Battle Scars by Meghan O’Brien
- No Rules of Engagement by Tracey Richardson
- Rise of the Gorgon by Tanai Walker (Paranormal)
M/M
- Evenfall by Santino Hassel and Ais + (Dystopian)
- Strong Signal by Santino Hassell and Megan Erickson
- Fast Connection by Santino Hassell and Megan Erickson (B)
- Between Ghosts by Garrett Leigh (B)
- Conduct Unbecoming by L.A. Witt (B)
My One Exception*
*This is the “____ For You” trope, restricted to books that acknowledge bisexuality, whether or not the character ultimately IDs as non-monosexual in any way.
F/F
- Just Jorie by Robin Alexander
M/M
- Honestly Ben by Bill Konigsburg (YA)
M/F
- Ramona Blue by Julie Murphy (YA)
- Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore (YA)
Office/Workplace/Co-Star Romance
F/F
- Waiting in the Wings by Melissa Brayden
- Stuck Landing by Lauren Gallagher (B)
- Blessed Twice by Lynn Galli
- Must Love Chickens by Jea Hawkins
- Under a Falling Star by Jae
- And Playing the Role of Herself by KE Lane
- Turn Back Time by Radclyffe
M/M
- Coffee Boy by Austin Chant (T,B)
- Let the Wrong Light In by Avon Gale
- Tipping the Balance by Christopher Koehler
- Idlewild by Jude Sierra
- Takeover by Anna Zabo
- Just Business by Anna Zabo
- Due Diligence by Anna Zabo (B)
One-Night Stand/Fling
F/F
- Certainly, Possibly, You by Lissa Reed (B)
- Our Own Private Universe by Robin Talley (B)
- The Fling by Rebekah Weatherspoon
M/M
- Takeover by Anna Zabo
On the Rocks (Note: these are generally companion novels)
F/F
- Burning Tracks by Lilah Suzanne
- Crossing Lines by KD Williamson
M/M
- Real World by AJ Cousins
- Beignets by Michaela Grey (A)
- Interborough by Santino Hassell (Amz)
Online Dating/Hookups
F/F
- Pitifully Ugly by Robin Alexander
- Telling Lies Online by Miranda McLeod
- At Her Feet by Rebekah Weatherspoon
M/M
- Fast Connection by Santino Hassell and Megan Erickson (B)
M/F
- So Sweet by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Opposites Attract
F/F
- Out On Good Behavior by Dahlia Adler (NA)(P)
- Love Bi the Way by Bhaavna Arora (B)
- That Certain Something by Clare Ashton
- Style by Chelsea Cameron (YA)
- The Belle vs. the BDOC by Amy Jo Cousins (NA)
- Falling Hard by Jae
- Nothing to Lose by Clare Lydon
- Looking for a Complication by Tamsen Parker
- The Butch and the Beautiful by Kris Ripper (Amz)
- Perfect Pairing by Rachel Spangler
M/M
- One Man Guy by Michael Barakiva (YA)
- Think of England by K.J. Charles (Historical)
- The Magpie Lord by K.J. Charles (Historical) +
- Love Me Like a Rock by AJ Cousins (NA)
- Sunset Park by Santino Hassell (B)(Amz)
- First and First by Santino Hassell (P)(Amz)
- How to Be a Normal Person by TJ Klune (A)
- Tipping the Balance by Christopher Koehler +
- First Impressions by Christopher Koehler
- Opposites Attract by Cass Lennox
- Definitely, Maybe, Yours by Lissa Reed
- Gays of Our Lives by Kris Ripper (Amz)
- Out in the Open by AJ Truman (NA)
M/F
- The Queer and the Restless by Kris Ripper (T)
Pirates
F/F
- The Sublime and Spirited Voyage of Original Sin by Colleen Moody (Historical)
- The Abyss Surrounds Us by Emily Skrutskie (YA, Sci-Fi)
Player/Virgin (or Experienced/Not-so-Experienced)
F/F
- Out On Good Behavior by Dahlia Adler (NA)(P)
- The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones (Historical)
M/M
PNR (Paranormal Romance)
F/F
- Good Enough to Eat by Alison Grey and Jae
- Snake Eyes by Hillary Monahan
- In a Witch’s Hands by Diana Morland
- The Better to Kiss You With by Michelle Osgood
- Rise of the Gorgon by Tanai Walker
- Better Off Red by Rebekah Weatherspoon (NA)
- Every Dark Desire by Fiona Zedde
M/M
- Daring Fate by Megan Erickson + (Amz)
- Insight by Santino Hassell +
- Among the Living by Jordan Castillo Price +
- Shatterproof by Xen Sanders
M/F
- Wander This World by G.L. Thomas (NA)
F/F/M
- Poison Kiss by Ana Mardoll
F/NB
- Survival Rout by Ana Mardoll (GQ)
Post-Apocalyptic and/or Dystopian
M/M
- Signal Boost by Alyssa Cole
- After Midnight by Santino Hassell
Politics/Government
F/F
- Lethal Affairs by Kim Baldwin and Xenia Alexiou
- Daughter of Mystery by Heather Rose Jones (Historical)
- Parties in Congress by Colette Moody
- Above All, Honor by Radclyffe
- The Candidate by Tracey Richardson
M/M
- Coffee Boy by Austin Chant (T)
M/M/F
- Kneel, Mr. President by Lauren Gallagher
Reality TV
F/F
- The Final Rose by Elisa Lentzski
M/M
- Out of Frame by Megan Erickson (NA)(B)(Amz)
Religious
F/F
- Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit by Jaye Robin Brown (YA)
- Her Name in the Sky by Kelly Quindlen (YA)
M/M
- Flying Without a Net by EM Ben Shaul
- Lead Me Not by Ann Gallagher
- Autoboyography by Christina Lauren (YA)
- How to Repair a Mechanical Heart by JC Lillis (YA)
Return to hometown
F/F
- Take Me Home by Lorelie Brown
- The Long Way Home by Rachel Spangler
- Trails Merge by Rachel Spangler
- In it Together by Jade Winters
M/M
- Growing Pains by Cass Lennox
- Blueberry Boys by Vanessa North
Rock Star/Musician
F/F
- A&B by JC Lillis (YA)(B)
- The Love Song of Sawyer Bell by Avon Gale (B)
M/M
- Full Exposure by Amy Jo Cousins
- Stygian by Santino Hassell (Southern Gothic/Horror)
- True Brit by Con Riley
M/F
- One Kiss with a Rock Star by Amber Lin and Shari Slade (B)
Road Trip
M/M
- Trust the Focus by Megan Erickson
- How to Repair a Mechanical Heart by J.C. Lillis (YA)(Amz)
M/F
- Jess, Chunk, and the Road Trip to Infinity by Kristin Elizabeth Clark (T)(P)(YA)
- Looking for Group by Rory Harrison (T,B/P)(YA)
Royalty
F/F
- Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst (YA)(B)
- The Second Mango by Shira Glassman (Fantasy)
M/M
- The Rules of Ever After by Killian Brewer (YA)
- Climbing the Date Palm by Shira Glassman (Fantasy)
Rural/Cowboys
F/F
- Must Love Chickens by Jea Hawkins
M/F
- When the Moon was Ours by Anna-Marie McLemore (YA)(T)(Magical Realism)
M/M/M
- Dark Horse by Kate Sherwood
Second Chance Romance
F/F
- Once in a Lifetime by Harper Bliss
- Strawberry Summer by Melissa Brayden
- Top to Bottom by Delphine Dryden
- Meant to Be by Jea Hawkins
- Keeping Her Secret by Sarah Nicolas (YA)(B)(Amz)
M/M
- Nothing Like Paris by AJ Cousins
- Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen
- Due Diligence by Anna Zabo (B)
Sex Work
M/M
- Dead Ringer by Sam Schooler and Heidi Bealleau
Slow Burn
F/F
- Who’d Have Thought by G. Benson – P
Small-Town
F/F
- Poppy Jenkins by Clare Ashton
- How Sweet it Is by Melissa Brayden
- Jericho by Ann McMan
M/M
- Nothing Like Paris by AJ Cousins
M/NB
- Documenting Light by EE Ottoman (T)
Sibling’s Significant Other
F/F
- Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst (YA)(B)(Fantasy)
- No One Needs to Know by Amanda Grace (YA)
Teacher-Student etc.
F/F
- Pages for You by Sylvia Brownrigg
M/M
- A Fashionable Indulgence by KJ Charles
- Seducing Professor Coyle by Darien Cox
- Rocking the Boat by Christopher Koehler
- Autoboyography by Christina Lauren (YA)
Western (Historical)
F/F
- Backwards to Oregon by Jae
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