Here at EW, we believe in celebrating LGBTQ+ love all year round.

Here are our 10 favorite LGBTQ romances of the last five years.

Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

Just about no one does it better right now thanAlexis Hall.

July Romance

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His witty, dreamy, deeply felt romances are never anything but absolutely intoxicating.

But we’ll always have a fondness for 2020’sBoyfriend Material,his first huge traditional publishing hit.

And we can’t wait to spend time with Oliver and Luc again in this summer’sHusband Material.

Best Romance of 2021

Harlequin

That’s why we’re excited to shout out this ray of sunshine of a book from 2020.

All she wants is someone to keep her satisfied and leave it at that.

Read 2021’sThe Charm Offensiveinstead.

Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly

Grand Central Publishing

Producer Dev Deshpande became a producer on dating seriesEver Afterprecisely because he grew up believing in a fairy tale.

There’s compassion, yearning, and all the reality show soapiness a reader could want.

McQuiston offers a heart-on-your-sleeve exploration of self-discovery, coming out, and young love with global stakes.

Take a Hint, Dani Brown

Avon

But our personal favorite is 2018’sUnmasked by the Marquess,her first Regency Imposters novel.

That’s why we’re thrilled to seeKosoko Jacksonbecoming a new standout voice in the genre.

But can the two exes admit that their fake relationship has always been all too real?

Best Romance of 2021

Simon and Schuster

May Romance

Penguin

Red, White & Royal Blue: A Novel by Casey McQuiston CR: St. Martin’s Griffin

St. Martin’s Griffin

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

Berkley