Books

From light-hearted rom-coms to steamy love affairs, theres something for everyone.

For every bang out of romance forbidden!

theres a queer version available.

Some of the best queer romance books to read now.

And every month there seems to be a new must-read LGBTQIA+ book hitting bookstores.

With all this abundance, youve got plenty to choose from.

Below, 48 of the best queer romance books to read right now.

‘She Gets The Girl’ by Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick.

Three guesses what happens next.

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DVaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding

These two have only six weeks to plan a wedding!

But dont worry, its a sham.

‘In At the Deep End’ by Kate Davies.

Its just a marriage of convenience until they begin to feel something real.

She meets a man, also bisexual, who she shouldnt be with but just cant stay away from.

Its complicated and messy and maybe exactly what she needs!

‘D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding’ by Chencia Higgins.

And what a coincidence, its his 25-year high school reunion and his first love is attending as well.

Nostalgic, moving, and bittersweet,The Town of Babylonis also a story about community and home.

Along with a simmering romance, this book promises wildly delicious descriptions of pastries!

‘You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty’ by Akwaeke Emezi

To find the missing girl, she teams up with two other high schoolers whove kissed her.

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Checking It Twice

Lucy BexleysChecking It Twiceis a delightful queer Christmas romance.

But first, shell have to convince Nate to give love a chance.

‘We Do What We Do in the Dark’ by Michelle Hart

Only-one-bed hijinks ensue as Makeda and Bez find themselves embarking on an unlikely affair.

But that was before Jeremy came out, began transitioning, and dumped Lukas last summer.

Come for the sweet high-school romance, stay for the grumpy one/sunshine one trope.

The Town of Babylon by Alejandro Varela.

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Icebreaker

YA sports romances are all the rage right now, and A.L.

GraziadeisIcebreakeris a must-read for any fan of the subgenre.

As they take off after Arabella, though, Valentine finds himself falling in love with the wrong Tarleton.

Chef’s Kiss by TJ Alexander.

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Unhallowed

When his best friend Kelly disappears, Sebastian suspects foul play.

Instead, Hudson asked Kian topretendto be his boyfriend at a family dinner.

Unless, that is, they start dating for real.

‘I Kissed Shara Wheeler’ by Casey McQuiston

Meet Liz, a working-class Black girl living in a wealthy, majority-white town.

Shes got med-school aspirations, and has already scored a full ride to her dream school.

Shes determined to win, but will falling for her enchanting new rival make Liz change her mind?

‘Hang the Moon’ by Alexandria Bellefleur

After swearing off love, Alice throws herself into her job at the local library.

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Read Between the Lines

A sapphicYouve Got Mailmade for the 21st century?

After a monumental breakup, can Erin and Steph turn their relationship around for real?

‘Checking It Twice’ by Lucy Bexley

But when Cole receives an invitation to Princess Lizabettas ball, its Ella who accepts.

She catches the princesss eye for an hour, unfortunately drawing her stepmothers ire in the process.

Sam can paint moons that come to life, and Miel grows roses from her wrists.

‘Delilah Green Doesn’t Care’ by Ashley Herring Blake

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One Last Stop

August knows that love was made up to sell greeting cards.

And yet, she cant stop thinking about Jane, the ultra-attractive punk rocker she met on the train.

Janes not just any passenger, though: Shes a time-traveler who needs help getting back to the 1970s.

‘This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story’ by Kacen Callender

But when Pony and Georgia spot one another, its infatuation at first sight.

Instead of following through, Eros marries Psyche, hoping that will keep her safe from his mothers wrath.

Theres just one problem, and her name is Hope.

‘How to Find a Princess’ by Alyssa Cole

Only problem is, he doesnt know the first thing about robbery.

As their lessons heat up, so does the pent-up passion between them.

Now, shes got to find a way to work with Selena, her chaotic co-owner.

‘I Wish You All the Best’ by Mason Deaver

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Who I Was with Her

Corinne and Maggie dated for a year.

No one, that is, except for Maggies ex, Elissa.

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‘May the Best Man Win’ by ZR Ellor

Ngozi Ukazus cozy sports romance centers on freshman athlete and Renaissance man Eric Bitty Bittle.

Full-contact hockey isnt like anything Bitty played back home in Georgia!

The only person standing between her and success is Sophie: a none-too-trusting newcomer who despises con artists.

‘The One True Me and You’ by Remi K. England

Can Sophie make an exception for Maddie, or is their romance DOA?

Treasures real name is Trisha, and she falls head over heels for Alexis in an instant.

But can Alexis bring herself to make room in her life for Trisha?

‘Cheer Up: Love and Pom Poms’ by Crystal Frasier, Val Wise, and Oscar O. Jupiter

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Something to Talk About

It started with a joke.

Emma laughed at a quip from her boss Hollywood star Jo and the red-carpet paparazzi ran with the story.

Now, half the world thinks Emma and Jo are a couple.

‘Stage Dreams’ by Melanie Gillman

Its strictly business between the two of them… until it isnt.

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‘Icebreaker’ by A.L. Graziadei

‘Something Fabulous’ by Alexis Hall

‘Unhallowed’ by Jordan L. Hawk

‘I’m So (Not) Over You’ by Kosoko Jackson

‘The Henna Wars’ by Adiba Jaigirdar

‘You Should See Me in a Crown’ by Leah Johnson

‘Let’s Talk About Love’ by Claire Kann

‘Love and Other Disasters’ by Anita Kelly

‘Read Between the Lines’ by Rachel Lacey

‘Meet Cute Diary’ by Emery Lee

‘Change of Heart’ by Clare Lydon

‘Cinder Ella’ by S.T. Lynn

‘When the Moon Was Ours’ by  Anna-Marie McLemore

‘One Last Stop’ by Casey McQuiston

‘Stay Gold’ by Tobly McSmith

‘Hold Me’ by Courtney Milan

‘Princess Princess Ever After’ by K. O’Neill

‘The Girl from the Sea’ by Molly Ostertag

‘Documenting Light’ by EE Ottoman

‘Lord of the Last Heartbeat’ by May Peterson

‘Electric Idol’ by Katee Robert

‘Catch and Cradle’ by Katia Rose

‘The Queer Principles of Kit Webb’ by Cat Sebastian

‘Satisfaction Guaranteed’ by Karelia Stetz-Waters

‘Cemetery Boys’ by Aiden Thomas

‘Who I Was with Her’ by Nita Tyndall

‘Check Please!’ by Ngozi Ukazu

‘The Hellion’s Waltz’ by Olivia Waite

‘Treasure’ by Rebekah Weatherspoon

‘Eight Kinky Nights’ by Xan West

‘Something to Talk About’ by Meryl Wilsner