In the last decade, Courtney Milan has written almost thirty romance novels and novellas that are equal parts smart and swoonworthy smart. With a mixture of traditionally and self-published stories, Milan is becoming a romance writing powerhouse, along with being a powerful advocate for diversity and accountability within the genre. She’s primarily written historical romances, but has a few contemporary romances in her backlist as well.
In her stories, Courtney Milan often introduces diverse characters and important issues to subvert well-known romance tropes. Her books cover racial prejudice, economic inequality, sexism, mental illness, queer and transgender representation, immigration, and more. They’re also filled with witty banter, sizzling chemistry, and a plethora of gorgeous dress descriptions. Get you a romance that can do both!
If you’ve never read a Courtney Milan romance (or you just want to keep reading through her beautiful backlist), here are a few ideas to get you started: