Harlequin Series celebrates 70 years of feel-good entertainment! Founded in May 1949 and a pioneer of the category Series romance model, Harlequin is a globally recognized brand with offices all over the world.
Unique to Harlequin are the category romance novels, which are short romance novels, usually no more than 200 pages, and about 55,000 words. That means you can finish a book in 2-4 hours, making them perfect binge-reading! Plus, they’re great for the budget-conscious reader, with print prices starting at $4.99 and ebook prices starting at $1.99.
Many well-known authors have written for Harlequin Series, including Nora Roberts, Brenda Jackson, Jeannie Lin, Sarah Morgan, Farrah Rochon, Debbie Macomber, Jayne Ann Krentz, Robyn Carr, Heather Graham, Susan Mallery, RaeAnne Thayne, and the list goes on!
Harlequin Series has twelve lines, with 66 brand new novels available each month. Turn the page to discover your favorite Harlequin Series line!
Did you know?
- Over 720,000 romance novels were given out at checkpoints during the fall of the Berlin Wall, books that were previously banned in East Berlin, as a symbol of freedom
- Harlequin was the first traditional publisher to release 100% of its new titles as ebooks
- Harlequin Series hosted the first group date with The Bachelor star Sean Lowe
- Harlequin Series has had book-themed partnerships with Nascar and the Professional Bull Riders, complete with celebrity cover appearances of people from each sport
- Harlequin had The Kardashian’s patent their kiss in the Patent Your Kiss campaign
- Based on popular Harlequin Series novels, we will be releasing 30+ movies in the 2-3 years
Experience the variety of romance that Harlequin Series category romance lines have to offer. Browse and discover the Series that’s right for you. With more than 60 new releases each month, Harlequin has your romance reading covered. Kick-start a love affair with Harlequin!
(listed in order of heat level, from hot at the top to mild)
Harlequin Dare (ebook only, 4 books per month): Take control as you step into stories of provocative romance where sexual fantasies come true. It’s intense and liberating. Harlequin Dare—let your inhibitions run wild.
Harlequin Presents (8 books per month): Welcome to the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. This is the world of Harlequin Presents. Be captivated by the luxury and wealth, as you’re swept into a world of exotic locations.
Harlequin Desire (6 books per month): Harlequin Desire transports you to the worlds of the American elite—oil barons, family dynasties, business moguls and celebrities. Get ready for juicy plot twists, delicious sensuality and intriguing scandal.
Harlequin Romance (4 books per month): Immerse yourself in Harlequin Romance’s uplifting love stories, where emotion and intimacy simmer in international locales far and wide. Experience the rush of falling in love.
Harlequin Medical Romance (6 books per month): Escape to the world of Harlequin Medical Romance, where life and love play out against a high-pressured medical backdrop.
Harlequin Historical (6 books per month): Be seduced by the passion, drama and sumptuous detail of Harlequin Historical—from the intensity of ancient Rome, to the grandeur of the medieval court, to the decadence of Regency aristocracy.
Harlequin Intrigue (6 books per month): Dive into action-packed stories from Harlequin Intrigue that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Solve the crime and deliver justice at all costs.
Harlequin Romantic Suspense (4 books per month): Danger, passion, drama—the heart-racing page-turners of Harlequin Romantic Suspense keep you guessing to the very end. Experience the thrill of unexpected plot twists and irresistible chemistry.
Harlequin Special Edition (6 books per month): In Harlequin Special Edition stories, relate to finding comfort and strength in the support of loved ones and enjoy the journey no matter what life throws your way. Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness.
Harlequin Heartwarming (4 books per month): Connect with wholesome stories of compassion and belonging. Harlequin Heartwarming—where the bonds of friendship, family and community unite.
Love Inspired Suspense (6 books per month): Courage and optimism unite on the pages of Love Inspired Suspense. Find strength and determination in stories of faith and love in the face of danger.
Love Inspired (6 books per month): Love Inspired takes you on an uplifting journey of faith, forgiveness and hope. Fall in love with stories where faith helps guide you through life’s challenges, and discover the promise of a new beginning.