Here are the top romance novels of the year, according to the New York Times: It should come as no surprise that Waite, the author of a beloved F/F romance series, has included a diverse array of romances on her list, with more than half of the books having queer main characters. There are also more authors of color included than most of the other best of lists we’ve seen this year. You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding by Chencia C. Higgins Tanked by Mia Hopkins
Best Historicals
Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall Red Blossom In Snow by Jeannie Lin Ocean’s Echo by Everina Maxwell Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk
Olivia Waite’s Favorite
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