Welcome to the Love Bytes Reviewers’ Best of 2021
Another year has passed in which books have brought all of us a much needed escape and sense of comfort. Our Love Bytes team reviewed approximately 1,300 LGBTQ+ books in 2021, from contemporary romance to fantasy, paranormal, historical, adventure, mystery, comedy and everything in between. Each day for the next few weeks, we will feature one of our reviewers’ top picks from books and audiobooks published in 2021. These lists highlight how diverse our tastes in reading are, and offer something for everyone. With thousands of fantastic new books each year, written by hundreds of creative and talented authors, it’s so difficult to narrow our lists down. We all have many favorite authors not featured here and wish we could acknowledge them all.
True’s 2021 Favorites
Giovanni Series (Giovanni and Master’s Schiavo) by Laura Lascarso
What glorious stories, I was floored and deeply moved by them. My heart hurt and my eyes were blurred, it got beyond any expectation I had.
The Master/slave dynamic was masterly and stunningly written. The love and devotion were from out of this universe, it was immense, I felt everything!
the boy who loved Wicked by C.P. Harris
Goosebumps, OVERWHELMING thick goosebumps. Omg, who could ever imagine this, it was everything.
Before me lies a monumental journey! Read it, period!
“Who will love me as much as you?” This… I cried so hard.
Dark Flame by Kat Silver
A masterly written story, I can’t praise it enough. You’ll find enemies to lovers, shifters, vampires, bloodlust, magic, and an amazingly intriguing plot. All highly enthralling.
Rossingley Series by Fearne Hill
With every book of this series, the author created intriguing, engaging, and extremely lovable characters with beautiful characteristics. My heart did strange things watching them.
The plots are exceptional!
The Ballad of Crow and Sparrow by V.L. Locey
I don’t think I’m able to express what a magnificent story this is. Read it, read it, read it!!
High praise for this story and highly recommended!
Against the Grain: A Human’s Guide to Wooing an Asexual Incubi by Nikole Knight
*Applause* What a marvelous read! And what a glorious start, full of energy, fun. Every page was awesomeness and made me cry, smile, snort or spray drinks over my iPad.
There are not many books that do this for me, what I said: awesomeness!
Charles by Con Riley
Masterly written story! All the feels!
Charles… you can only love him, deeply. The world is so much brighter with Charles in it!
The Art of Living by Abrianna Denae
I freaking loved this story. This was one of the kindest and warmest stories I’ve ever read.
ALL the five stars for it.
Look at the title… if you can feel the art of living, gosh.
What a story. Be still my heart!!
Double Trouble (Lost and Found #1) by Barbara Elsborg
I’m a bit speechless, this was such an extraordinary experience. Nothing regular here to find about shifters or faeries. I was amazed by what this author created, absolutely amazed, ingenious!
I’ve read many books with werewolves, faeries, and other stunning creatures but this one was so original!!
His Compass (His #2) by Con Riley
I could tell so many details, about the romance between two beautiful lonely souls, or about their heavy-loaded past, or about all the different layers in this story, but I will not. You have to believe me on my word it’s an unbelievable beautiful, multidimensional story, with varied, colorful personalities.