1. Black Water Sister by Zen Cho

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Representation: F/F Relationship, Malaysian

“A reluctant medium discovers the ties that bind can unleash a dangerous power in this compelling Malaysian-set contemporary fantasy.”

2. The Witch’s Heart by Genevieve Gornichec

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Representation: M-Spec

“When a banished witch falls in love with the legendary trickster Loki, she risks the wrath of the gods in this moving, subversive debut novel that reimagines Norse mythology.”

1. One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston

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Representation: Lesbian, Bisexual, Trans, Genderqueer, Drag, Gay

A 20-something moves to New York city and discovers that her train crush is actually from the 70s and stuck in time (and on the train).

2. Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

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Representation: M/M Relationship

The son of a somewhat famous rockstar needs a respectable boyfriend to help clean up his image. So who better than the buttoned up barrister he has nothing in common with.

3. Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers

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Representation: F/F Relationship, Bisexual, Black, Asian, Latinx, Mental Health

After completing her PhD, Grace celebrates in Vegas only to wake up married to a woman she can’t remember. But when life after school doesn’t quite work out the way she hoped, she turns to this stranger for help.

4. Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

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Representation: Gay, Bisexual, Latinx

A politically charged romance between the son of the first female president and the Prince of Wales.

5. Written in the Stars by Alexandria Bellefleur

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Representation: Lesbian, Bisexual

“With nods to Bridget Jones and Pride and Prejudice, a charming #ownvoices queer rom-com debut about a free-spirited social media astrologer who agrees to fake a relationship with an uptight actuary until New Year’s Eve—with results not even the stars could predict!”

Cat Sebastian

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Representation: M/M & F/F Relationshis

Cat Sebastian is currently my favorite queer historical romance author! And nearly all of her books feature queer relationships. Seducing the Sedgwicks is my favorite so far but I’m about to read her latest release so I’ll keep you posted!

1. Fake Out (Fake Boyfriend #1) by Eden Finley

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Representation: Gay, Bisexual

A fake dating romance between a guy who drunkenly agreed to attend his ex-girlfriends wedding and his best friends brother.

2. Us duet by Sarina Bown & Elle Kennedy

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Representation: Gay, Bisexual

Friends to lovers meets hockey meets second chance romance! Two competing hockey players rekindle the friendship (and more) while teaching at the summer camp the attended as kids.

3. Want Me by Neve Wilder

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Representation: Gay, Bisexual

A New Adult, college romance between roommates! All the forced proximity you could possibly desired.

4. Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

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Representation: Bisexual

ENEMIES to lovers hockey romance between the two top players in the league. While their rivalry is 100% real, they can’t ignore the undercurrent of attraction.

1. Theirs For the Night by Katee Robert

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Representation: Bisexual, Polyamorous

A young woman meets 2 mysterious men in a bar. It’s only supposed to be for one night but the men might not be able to let her go.

2. Soft on Soft by Mina Waheed

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Representation: F/F Romance, Asexual, Black, Plus-size

The softest, sweetest sapphic romance you could possibly find. A social media influencer falls in love with her makeup artist.

3. The Uncut Wood by Slade James

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Representation: Gay

Two lumberjacks and long time friends finally admit to their feelings after a log cutting competition.