While 2020 is leaving us without Pride parades, it doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate all things LGBTQIA+! Below are five romance books on my to-read list for this year. Are some of them a little cheesy? Oh yes. The more cheese? The more fun!

Illustration of two men standing and talking in front of a long line of people, with the book title "Conventionally Yours" by Annabeth Albert above them.

1. Conventionally Yours by Annabeth Albert

When two “big name fans” go head-to-head at a convention, love isn’t the only thing at stake.

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Book cover for "Something Wild" by Anna Martin featuring a man with glasses against a tropical landscape with blue sky, ocean, and mountains in the background.

2. Something Wild by Anna Martin

On an island in the South Pacific, scientist Kit and ranger Logan, who have not always gotten along, are thrown together to save an infant dinosaur from poachers. They’ll have to balance their budding romance without risking their careers.

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Book cover of "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, showing two illustrated young men standing on either side of the title against a pink background.

3. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

The First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales after an incident of international proportions forces them to pretend to be best friends.

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Two women stand close together, smiling warmly at each other, with an urban background. The book cover text reads: "Once Ghosted, Twice Shy" by Alyssa Cole.

4. Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole

While her boss, the prince, was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. Unfortunately, her romance ended in heartbreak, but she’s determined to rediscover her joy. So, of course, she runs into the woman who broke her heart.

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Two women in period dresses sit closely on a purple sofa, one gently touching the other's face. The book title "A Little Light Mischief" and author "Cat Sebastian" are displayed.

5. A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian

Lady’s maid Molly Wilkins is done with thieving–and cheating and stabbing and all the rest of it. She’s determined to keep her hands to herself, so she really shouldn’t be tempted to seduce her employer’s prim and proper companion, Alice. But how can she resist when Alice can’t seem to keep her eyes off Molly?

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