Royal secrets, fake boyfriends and Regency romps: the best love stories between men
In short
The best M/M romance books include Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, A Marvellous Light by Freya Marske, Something Fabulous by Alexis Hall and We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian. Each centers a romance between men with a happy ending.
Every book on this list is a published romance in the EIKNA catalog with a central romance between men (M/M) and a happy ending. We selected titles using catalog pairing data and editorial review, favoring well-loved, widely available books and a range of tones and settings. Books are listed in editor's order, not ranked.
by Casey McQuiston · 2023
Best for: First-time M/M readers
After a disaster at a royal wedding, America's First Son Alex and Britain's Prince Henry must fake a friendship for the cameras, and fall for each other in secret. Funny, political and deeply romantic.
by Alexis Hall · 2020
Best for: British humor
Chaotic Luc needs a respectable fake boyfriend to save his job, and uptight barrister Oliver needs a date of his own. A laugh-out-loud London rom-com with real emotional depth.
by Alison Cochrun · 2021
Best for: Sweet and emotional
Reality-TV producer Dev coaches awkward tech star Charlie through a dating show, and the two fall for each other off camera. Warm, funny and tender about anxiety and self-worth.
by Freya Marske · 2022
Best for: Historical fantasy
In Edwardian England, baronet Robin and prickly magician Edwin are thrown together to break a deadly curse. Magic, mystery and a slow-burning romance.
by Alexis Hall · 2022
Best for: Regency comedy
When the Duke of Malvern's intended bride runs away, he chases her with her flamboyant twin brother Bonaventure, and falls for the wrong twin. A sparkling Regency comedy of errors.
by Cat Sebastian · 2023
Best for: Historical and hopeful
In 1950s New York, reporter Nick and newspaper heir Andy become friends, then something more, at a time when being together is dangerous. A gentle, hopeful historical love story.
by Alexis Hall
Best for: Character-driven romance
Ash, a celebrated author struggling with depression, meets cheerful Essex boy Darian, and the two fall for each other across class lines. An honest, bittersweet and ultimately joyful romance.
This is an editor-reviewed reading list. Bibliographic details (title, author, cover, publication year, genre) come from reliable catalog metadata. Editorial claims (heat, trope, mood, reader-fit) are shown only when a book has human-approved intelligence; where absent, only catalog metadata is presented.
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