Parsing the Polls
All About Romance’s eight Top 100 Romance polls, conducted from 1998 to 2026, reveal a surprisingly stable core of beloved titles. Only three books ever claimed the #1 spot, with Loretta Chase’s *Lord of Scoundrels* winning four times. Twelve novels, ranging from Jane Austen’s *Pride and Prejudice* to Diana Gabaldon’s *Outlander*, appear in every poll, demonstrating enduring cross‑generational appeal. The data also shows the rise of newer voices such as Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood in the 2026 list, highlighting shifting reader tastes alongside timeless favorites.
The Top Ten Romances in Our Top 100 Romance Poll
All About Romance (AAR) released two distinct Top Ten Romance lists from its reader‑determined Top 100 poll. The genre‑defining list ranks Pride and Prejudice, Lord of Scoundrels and Devil in Winter at the top, while the most‑voted list places Devil...