Top 100 Romance Book Influencers in 2026
The September 2026 snapshot of top 100 romance book influencers in 2026 covers 100 public Instagram profiles with 2.6M combined followers. Median audience size is 15.9K (mean 25.8K), which tells you the typical creator on this list is smaller than the headline names — a few large accounts pull the average up.
Average engagement across the ranking is 4.1% (median 4%). That is 0.3pp above the 3.8% romance book industry midpoint we use for 2026 Instagram, and 2.6pp above the ~1.55% all-niche Instagram average. Followers are relatively spread out — the top three hold 15.8% of combined reach, which is healthier if you want a diversified creator mix.
On this mix, a single organic feed post typically budgets $123–$1,140 and a Reel $216–$1,891 before usage rights (public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× romance book premium). A five-creator test usually lands around $615–$5,700.
Key takeaways for romance book in September 2026
- Brynne Weaver, Megan Gauthier, Sierra Simone currently sit at the top of this romance book ranking.
- Follower mix: 30% nano, 67% micro. Dominant tier: micro.
- Geography: 0 countries on the list, led by a mix of countries.
- 100 profiles link out to a live or curated Instagram handle; 100 are verified public figures with self-hosted photos.
- Highest engagement on the list is Kortney Keisel at 6.7%, which is not the largest audience (Brynne Weaver at 195K). That gap is the usual “don’t sort only by followers” lesson.
- Do not brief a hobby account like a lifestyle page. If they teach quilting, the product has to live in a quilting workflow.
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Romance Book Influencers ranked
1.
Brynne Weaver Mid
@brynne_weaver♡ 𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐃𝚰𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐑𝐊 𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐔𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑 ♡ NYT Bestselling Author Rep: /Events: PA:
195K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 2.3% Engagement 3,196 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
2.
Megan Gauthier Mid
@megs_bookblog📚 Smutty Rom-Coms Are My Jam💖YA • Fantasy • Thrillers📍CTBrand and Author Collabs here ⬇️
107K Followers 1.8K Avg. Likes 1.9% Engagement 4,188 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
3.
Sierra Simone Mid
@thesierrasimone📖Fundamentals of Being a Good Girl- 1/13/26🎧American King- 2/26/26, preorder 📖Devil (Priest July 2026, preorder
106K Followers 1.7K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,294 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
4.
Shain Rose Micro
@author.shainrose♥️Mom, wifey, & Amazon Bestselling Author🖤rep: Seymour Agency-all inquiries, email 🖤no DMs♥️books/socials below
79.6K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 508 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
5.
Karina Halle Micro
@authorhalle🥀NYT bestselling romance author (all genres!)🇨🇦🇫🇮🇳🇴Neurodiverse weirdo✨Got a question See my FAQ! 🤘🏻PA: Pro inquiries: Taylor
70.2K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 7,659 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
6.
Corine Marie Micro
@lovecorinemarie📖Helping you BOOKMARK your favorite reads. 📚 Thoughtfully made from fabric to be soft on your pages and spine.↓ Shop the VIRAL bookmark
66.2K Followers 2.1K Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 8,040 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
7.
Kylie Micro
@buriedwithinpages💫 romance + fantasy book lover📖 🦋 PA to
65.8K Followers 2.5K Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 5,435 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
8.
Anna Micro
@burstingbookshelfJust here to talk about romance books✨ book reviews, trope roundups, book recs☔️ Canadian in Seattle⬇️ Goodreads, TikTok, and Email 🔗
65.1K Followers 2.4K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 528 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
9.
S.J. Tilly Micro
@sjtillyauthor💖Romance Author - Sin, Sleet, Darling, Alliance, Love Letters, Baby Cakes & Mountain Men💖🔥HEAs and Curvy heroines🔥🍉 WIP 🖤VOLIK 🧛Bonded Souls 🫀
63.6K Followers 1.6K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 1,026 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
10.
Alessia Micro
@biblio.blog🇨🇦 Sharing book reviews and colourful posts!
59.3K Followers 2.2K Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 6,824 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
11.
Kirstie Micro
@kirstiesbookshelfcanada | romance + fantasy➥ bookish shop: 🪩➥ 💌
54.9K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 8,966 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
12.
booksandbeyonddd Micro
@booksandbeyonddd🌻hopeful romantic🧚🏻♀️your internet big sister 💜founder 💌manager: 🧿🤞🏼
54.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,016 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
13.
Kristy Bromberg Micro
@kbromberg* Words to lose yourself in* Romance books with hard-earned HEAs* UnRaveled out NOW
54.2K Followers 2K Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 1,790 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
14.
Romance & Rosè Micro
@romance.and.roseBookstagram | Spicy Romance Books | 18+ Email:
47.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 6,215 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
15.
Tiffany Watson Micro
@onethousandbooks_Lover of anything with a lil ✨romance✨📖: A Tongue So Sweet and Deadly50/50Other links ⇣ ⇣ ⇣
47.6K Followers 902 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 8,540 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
16.
Megan Gallt Micro
@novelgroundsA Romance Bookstore & Merch CompanyFictionally Inspired Since 2013Owner of
46.2K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 3,682 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
17.
Emily Blackwood Micro
@authoremilyblackwoodromantasy author & shadow daddy enthusiast👑 CROWN SO CRUEL - OUT NOW❤️ CURSE THE HEART - TBD
44.3K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 3,630 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
18.
Jan and Pang Micro
@thebookaholicbookbox🌸Romance Book Box🚫DMs and Comments not monitored📧Email: 🎙️Book Buzz Podcast with Jan and Pang
44.2K Followers 734 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 8,486 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
19.
Charlie Micro
@charliesbookrecs✨Hi, reader!✨If you see it here: I recommend it!! 🌼Fantasy/ sci-fi/ PNR romance 💛illustrations >> 🎨
44.1K Followers 1.3K Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 2,571 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
20.
Linda Micro
@rapunzels_library_From 🇸🇰🇩🇪🌸If Princess Core and Mafia Romance had a baby this would be it 👑🌿Daytime Witch 🍄🟫🌑 Nighttime reader 🌹📖current read: multiple books
43.7K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 655 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
21.
Jessica Micro
@peacelovebooksxo💗bookstagrammer/booktuber from Ohio💋always reading romance📖CR: atmosphere by taylor jenkins reid 🎧CL: people watching by hannah bonam-young
41.6K Followers 782 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 9,102 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
22.
Carian Cole Micro
@cariancole_author📚 Contemporary Romance Author🖋️ Agent: Kimberly Brower ↓ All book links and info ↓
40.2K Followers 1.2K Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 4,703 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
23.
Sarina Bowen Micro
@sarina.bowen24-time USA Today bestselling author of commercial fiction. Loves: hockey, books, pens. No DMs, email pls! Links for everything are here 👇
37.6K Followers 513 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 6,415 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
24.
Claire Kingsley Micro
@clairekingsleybooksClaire Kingsley is a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author of sexy, contemporary romance, romantic comedies, and small-town romantic suspense.
37.4K Followers 1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,092 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
25.
Kayla Compton Micro
@kaylawiththebookproblemlover of romance books + taylor swift👩🏼💻 author social media manager 💌📚: 0/200
37.2K Followers 961 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 6,006 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
26.
Ilsa Madden-Mills Micro
@ilsamaddenmills💘 MY DARLING JANE: out now! 💋 THE KISS LOTTERY: out now!👇👇👇• See Links
37.1K Followers 982 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 3,972 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
27.
Emma Louise Micro
@emmalouisebooks💖 book reviews & recommendations & memes 💌
36.5K Followers 1.1K Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 8,856 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
28.
Faiza B. Daudo Micro
@i_ambookedQueen of ProcrastinationARC readerHEAVILY POLITICAL🔻Not a safe space for ZIONISTS. Get fuckedDark Romance EnthusiastWe love villains here
36.4K Followers 983 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 4,774 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
29.
Christine & Monique Micro
@theroomiesdigest📖 CR: Sweet Venom (👩🏻) + Holiday Ever After (👩🏾🦱) 🌟 community focused bestie bookish duo📍los angeles⬇️ email + xtra content
36.2K Followers 850 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 5,463 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
30.
Nancy Micro
@ravenousreaderLatina | She/Her l NorCal 📚Romance Book Lover🎧 Audiobook Aficionado✈️ Wanderlusting always
36.2K Followers 951 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,605 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
31.
Kelsie Rae Micro
@authorkelsieraeWSJ & USA Today Bestselling AuthorRomance Writer | No-Makeup Mama | Foodie💙 Ruin Me – PreOrder Now
35.7K Followers 682 Avg. Likes 3.2% Engagement 1,668 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
32.
Micalea Smeltzer Micro
@micaleasmeltzerMa•Call•E•Uh🏝️The Infiniteness of Yesterday OUT NOW🏝️Rep:
30K Followers 853 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 3,709 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
33.
Ki Stephens Micro
@kistephsnd romance writer & unlikeable female characterBLUE WILLOW out nowGAME ON out now, COASTAL uni & rivals on KUrep: alyssa morris @ trellis
29.5K Followers 600 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 2,918 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
34.
Kayla Parent Micro
@kaylaparent_writer✍🏻 🤍 Romance author with 500+ million reads 👶🏼 🐶 Boy mom 🍾 🍿 Champagne and popcorn enthusiast📱 📚 Read my stories/books here:
28.5K Followers 615 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 1,894 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
35.
Linna Micro
@linnareads🪴 27, romance books and dogs✨ 1/150 books read📖 uprooted by andrea wiseman💌 , links ↓
28.4K Followers 854 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 1,558 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
36.
Genesis Micro
@whisperingchapters🎀 a cozy life of books & soft vibes🦢 romance reader • book recs • cozy things💌 ✨ all my links + amazon storefront ↴
28.1K Followers 635 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,286 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
37.
Natasha Preston Micro
@authornatashaprestonNew York Times and USA Today Bestselling author. 💀 YA Thriller writer and reader ❤️ for romance books
25.2K Followers 675 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 3,208 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
38.
Meagan Reynoso Micro
@readwithmeagsif lost, can be found at your local bookstore💌 🧚🏻♀️ new york☁️ book reviews and recommendations
23.4K Followers 763 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 6,508 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
39.
Kisha C. Mills Micro
@authorkcmillsUSA Today Best-selling Author“Flawed characters are the rhythm to which my heart beats…”Crafting Romance with an Edge ❤️theauthorkcmills.com
22.9K Followers 532 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 9,117 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
40.
Sydney T Micro
@sydsbookdiary🎀 syd’s digital book diary✨ just a fangirl who loves reading💌
22.8K Followers 292 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 2,561 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
41.
Nayab Shahzad Micro
@nabz3400Fantasy ⚔️Romance books ♡Book Reviews★ Annotations ★ Digital journals 💌: Check out my templates 👇🏼
21.1K Followers 427 Avg. Likes 3.7% Engagement 6,644 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
42.
Harper Bliss Micro
@harperblissauthor🖋️ Author of spicy and emotional Find Your B.L.I.S.S. (Beautiful Ladies In Sapphic Stories 😍) 👇🏻
20.7K Followers 827 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 9,320 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
43.
Jos Micro
@sportschicreadsromance books | beauty | iced coffee | the rookie & 911
19.4K Followers 492 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 8,960 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
44.
Shayla Smith Micro
@books.with.shayRomance • Horror Erotica Co Owner of 😈
19.4K Followers 413 Avg. Likes 4.2% Engagement 3,392 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
45.
Katie Holt Micro
@readinromance📍new york city peruvian-americanreader, writer, swiftie💓NOT IN MY BOOK out NOW🩵THE LAST PAGE 5/12/26editing
19K Followers 300 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 4,527 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
46.
Rosie Danan Micro
@rosiedananusa today best-selling recovering misanthrope📕: ALL WRAPPED UP IN YOU 🎁 out now!✉️ very bad at DMs! pls use my website👇
18.1K Followers 353 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 5,580 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
47.
Kaylee Ryan Micro
@kaylee_ryan_authorNYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Lover of all things happily ever after💜 ↓ Tap for more information
17.7K Followers 748 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,662 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
48.
Terri Micro
@this_book_girl👱🏻♀️ She/her ♥️ Romance Reader ✨Rep Code: BOOKGIRL10
16.6K Followers 550 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 3,600 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
49.
Brooke Micro
@whisperingwomanyour book bestie 🪩🌈🫶romance | fantasy | literary fictionMA Medieval and Early Modern Literature 🎓
16.4K Followers 432 Avg. Likes 3.5% Engagement 2,839 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
50.
Mikha Micro
@mikhareads💌 24 — 📖 cr: first time caller ; deadly animals📚 litfic, women’s fic, romance, contemp, etc.
15.9K Followers 358 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 5,526 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
51.
Natasha Tomic Micro
@natashaisabookjunkieChief Reading Officer @ Natasha is a Book Junkie … Tell your dog I said hi! 👋🏻
15.9K Followers 436 Avg. Likes 3.1% Engagement 8,585 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
52.
K. Elle Morrison Micro
@k.ellemorrisonauthorMorally Grey Romance Author 🇺🇸—>🇳🇱Maple Hollow seriesPrinces Of Sin seriesRep: Jessica Watterson
15.8K Followers 548 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,706 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
53.
J.M. Kearl Micro
@authorjmkearlBestselling fantasy romance author of 📚The Elf Queen series. The Assassin’s Way coming June 2026 🗡️♥️Agent PA
15.1K Followers 471 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 2,441 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
54.
Teralyn Mitchell Micro
@teralynmitchellauthorSmall Town & Sports Romance AuthorAvailable Now: The One I Shouldn’t WantUp Next: The One I’ve Always Wanted (01.15.26)Find all my books here!⬇️
15K Followers 301 Avg. Likes 2.5% Engagement 1,706 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
55.
KC Lynn Micro
@authorkclynn_✨Just a small town Canadian girl who loves writing spicy small town romance. ✨
14.5K Followers 351 Avg. Likes 3.6% Engagement 8,421 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
56.
Sammy Micro
@sammysreadsBookstagrammer✨️Kindness always✨️📍Newcastle, Australia 📖 CR: Rebel and the Rose, GLOW of the Everflame, Immortal Consequences
14K Followers 436 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 3,629 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
57.
Lana K. Micro
@dirtygirlromance💁♀️Mood Reader📖 Romance AddictREP: @ code- DGR10
14K Followers 386 Avg. Likes 2.8% Engagement 418 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
58.
Christina Adams Micro
@ninas_nookOn YouTube we deep dive lyrics. Swiftie since Debut 💚I read books with magic and swooning. 🏰 Book Reviewer Accepting Physical & EARCS
13.9K Followers 336 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 5,576 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
59.
Alexandria Goncalves Micro
@everyday.alexandria💖 Romance Book Lover📚 Reviews • Recs • Spice☕ Coffee in one hand, HEAs in the other✨ Lifestyle | 26 | Canada
13.7K Followers 249 Avg. Likes 2.6% Engagement 7,273 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
60.
Avhlee Guyton-White Micro
@teacupsandtornpages✨ Chaos witch author and lover of fantasy✨ Finding your next binge-worthy read📖 Writing your new fave romantasy💌
13.1K Followers 451 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 3,162 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
61.
Mickey Miller Micro
@mickeymillerwritesMickey Miller is a romance book creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
12.7K Followers 413 Avg. Likes 4.1% Engagement 8,711 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
62.
Tina Byer Micro
@tinabyer♡ Romantasy Reads, 📖 Conventions & Indie Author Cheerleader 📣 ♡📍VA/DC (mentally a queen in a ⛫)💌
12.7K Followers 500 Avg. Likes 4.6% Engagement 1,812 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
63.
Emma Thomas Micro
@authoremmathomasEmma Thomas is a romance book content creator with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
12.6K Followers 260 Avg. Likes 3% Engagement 1,083 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
64.
Liana Cincotti Micro
@lianacincotti♡ author & collector of trinkets♡ editing books 3 & 4♡ drinking eggnog ♡ preorder Picking Daisies On Sundays ↓
12.4K Followers 453 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 7,416 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
65.
Jana Micro
@hokugirlreads⭐️ 🎧 📖 Fantasy & Romance reviewer🏎️, ⚾️, ⚽️ & 🎵 🎭 fan & reader🖤
12.2K Followers 445 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 9,415 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
66.
Lex Martin Micro
@authorlexmartin💋 USA Today bestselling romance author ★ Wandering Texan☕ Lover of coffee & sarcasm❤️ All my deets ➡
12.1K Followers 361 Avg. Likes 4.5% Engagement 1,902 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
67.
G.M. Fairy Micro
@g.m.fairyauthorKnotty and Nostalgic Romance Author 💚🍅Scream for Me 😈 out NOWRep:
11.6K Followers 350 Avg. Likes 3.3% Engagement 542 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
68.
Rachael Linn Micro
@wagonwheelreadsRachael Linn is a romance book public figure with a global audience and an engaged Instagram following. Reach out via their profile for collaborations and partnerships.
11.2K Followers 311 Avg. Likes 2.9% Engagement 2,730 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
69.
Caitlin Micro
@caitlinsbookcase🧸🎀🍒🪩🧚🏻♀️💌all things cozy and bookish💌
10.9K Followers 247 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 6,786 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
70.
Anushka Micro
@nemesisreadsthat one brown girl who loves reading romance books 🧸🧿🍒— author services: —☆ DM or Email for book PR/collabs
10K Followers 144 Avg. Likes 2.7% Engagement 3,703 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
71.
Ana Ivies Nano
@anasatticblog📖🎧Romance Book + Audiobook Reviews est. 2012📚New Releases💰Sale|Freebie Lists🏁F1 Romances🌴South FL Romance Book Lovers📆
9.9K Followers 400 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 2,106 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
72.
Kortney Keisel Nano
@authorkortneykeiselI write closed-door romcoms and royal romances with humor and heart. Find my books on Amazon. Link to important stuff👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
9.6K Followers 521 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 7,888 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
73.
Ruby Medjo Nano
@rubymedjoromance📖• Author of dark, delicious romance🌲• PNW is best😈• My heroes do bad things with pure intentions✍🏻• PA 🫶🏻
9.3K Followers 368 Avg. Likes 5.6% Engagement 5,804 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
74.
LK Farlow Nano
@authorlkfarlowto one hunky man. Mama to four semi-feral littles.Drinker of coffee. ☕Writer of words. 📚Also &
9.2K Followers 428 Avg. Likes 6.5% Engagement 1,577 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
75.
Casey Nano
@lazyeggreads🫧 25 | 🇰🇷 | gudetama-coded book lover☁️ “unlikeable” fmc defender & author services🍭 cr: bluebird gold (arc) 💌
9K Followers 325 Avg. Likes 4.3% Engagement 7,403 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
76.
Lucy Eden Nano
@lucyedenauthorfunny. dramatic. steamy.✨ Newsletter✨ Design Studio✨Merch & SWAG✨ 💌 PR Friendly Click here for fun things:
8.7K Followers 508 Avg. Likes 6.3% Engagement 7,694 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
77.
Jae Nano
@jaeauthorShe/her👩❤️👩 Author of sapphic romance novels. 📚 Avid reader. 🖋 Office supply & ice cream addict
8.4K Followers 346 Avg. Likes 6.4% Engagement 3,718 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
78.
Becky Nano
@myfavebookclub💗 just a girl that loves her cheesy romance 📚 Book reviews & recommendations📧
7.6K Followers 382 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 7,856 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
79.
Romance Book Obsessed Nano
@romance_book_obsessedRomance Reader and Swiftie💕📖:🎧:ARC/ beta reader request⬇️
5.4K Followers 161 Avg. Likes 3.9% Engagement 5,425 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
80.
Libby Nano
@the.smut.daddy📚🍓🌼🎧🧚🏼♀️✨🌳☕️🌭🐾🤠❤️🔥🪐• SAHM | author services | i cry a lot | stay weird• admin - 💻
5.4K Followers 180 Avg. Likes 5% Engagement 1,705 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
81.
Latoya Nano
@jamaicangirlreads🇯🇲 >📍NYCLover of Books. Self Care. Fitness. LCSW📚:Your Tomorrow Was Today🎧: Resonant Solace📧:
4.7K Followers 269 Avg. Likes 6.7% Engagement 7,099 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
82.
Yasmina Nano
@yasreadss🇨🇦montreal | book recs & reviews📖 the plus one & we used to live here📚2/50💌
4.2K Followers 164 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 1,873 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
83.
Roni Loren Nano
@ronilorenNYT Bestselling Author | Author Coach | Teacher of Writing Classes | I have a nifty newsletter & you should join it👇
4.2K Followers 240 Avg. Likes 6.2% Engagement 3,624 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
84.
Annette K Larsen Nano
@annetteklarsen💕All swoon. No spice. 📚Clean romance author.Contemporary. Historical fantasy. (Non-magic)Fairytale retellings.
3.3K Followers 124 Avg. Likes 5.6% Engagement 889 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
85.
Karen Barnett Nano
@karenbarnettauthorKaren Barnett | AuthorFaith-based historical fiction inspired by America’s national parksLove, Legacy, and Landscapes
3.2K Followers 81 Avg. Likes 3.8% Engagement 6,889 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
86.
Karen Thornell Nano
@authorkarenthornellI write no-spice historical and contemporary romances with humor and heart ♥️✨A Fortunate Miscalculation coming soon!✨
3.2K Followers 120 Avg. Likes 4.9% Engagement 7,752 Posts
Contact: via Instagram profile ↗
87.
Lauren Nano
@readwithloz🙋🏻♀️ 30, UK📚 Thriller & Romance Book Lover🤍
3K Followers 77 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 3,982 Posts
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Amber Nano
@romanceunraveled📍 Northern Kentucky❤️ Romance Book Reviews & Promos❤️ Books 📚, Baseball ⚾️, & Boy Bands 🎶 💌:
2.7K Followers 68 Avg. Likes 4% Engagement 338 Posts
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Lindsay Detwiler Nano
@lindsayanndetwilerAuthor of sweet, genuine love stories. Great Dane lover. The Holiday Bake-Off is out now🎄🎄
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Cheryl Nano
@joyfullyreviewed✨ Candid, honest ✨ Blog: under construction ✨ Twitter: ✨ FB: She/Her
1.8K Followers 109 Avg. Likes 6.6% Engagement 2,460 Posts
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Author K. Sterling Nano
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1.8K Followers 94 Avg. Likes 5.2% Engagement 8,170 Posts
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Natalina Reis Nano
@reisnatalinaInternational bestselling author. I write romance for the misfits, the outcasts, and the lovers unafraid to run against the grain❤
1.5K Followers 57 Avg. Likes 5.2% Engagement 6,729 Posts
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Cathryn Hein Nano
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1.4K Followers 49 Avg. Likes 4.7% Engagement 450 Posts
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Carley Lightfoot Nano
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Julia Firlotte Nano
@juliafirlotte💕 where romance excites 💕🇬🇧 Author of romantic suspenseCurrently on a social media break whilst studying.
824 Followers 30 Avg. Likes 4.4% Engagement 6,892 Posts
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J.L. Polanco Nano
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Marie Lavender Nano
@marielavender1Multi-genre author of 21 books. Blogger, animal & peace lover, bookworm, and shopping fan. No dms please.
701 Followers 23 Avg. Likes 5.4% Engagement 4,667 Posts
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Kat Mayo Nano
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Elizabeth Lennox Nano
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Estimated Instagram rates for this mix
Planning ranges from public 2026 Instagram bands, weighted by the follower-tier mix on this page and a 0.95× romance book adjustment. They are not quotes from the creators below. Usage rights and whitelisting typically add 30–50%.
| Deliverable | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Typical feed post on this list | $123 | $1,140 |
| Typical Reel on this list | $216 | $1,891 |
| Five-creator test campaign (feed) | $615 | $5,700 |
What this romance book influencers ranking actually shows
How-to content with a named method. Tiny specialist audiences punch above their follower weight on conversion because every viewer is already in-market. On this specific list the median account has been posting since around 2009 (average age ~10.7 years; oldest 2011, newest 2020) with roughly 4,753 posts — enough history that you can actually audit a grid before you brief.
Primary language on the roster is English (100%). The list is relatively monolingual, which simplifies caption and landing-page language.
Where gender is labelled, the split is 96 female / 4 male. Use that as a casting hint, not a quota.
Follower-tier mix
| Tier | Creators | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nano (<10K) | 30 | 30% |
| Micro (10K–100K) | 67 | 67% |
| Mid (100K–500K) | 3 | 3% |
| Macro (500K–1M) | 0 | 0% |
| Mega (1M+) | 0 | 0% |
How to brief romance book influencers
- The creator is an expert — let them reject a talking point that would embarrass them in their community.
- Send the actual tool/product, not just talking points.
- Saves and tutorial completions beat raw views.
Formats that usually work here: tutorial Reels, tool reviews, community AMAs, before/after carousels. Read the ranking methodology or the 2026 rate guide.
Romance Book Influencers vs related lists
Romance Book Influencers averages 1.3pp more engagement than AI Influencers and has a smaller median audience (15.9K vs 137K).
Romance Book Influencers averages 2.2pp more engagement than Cosplay Influencers and has a smaller median audience (15.9K vs 623K).
Romance Book Influencers averages 0.4pp more engagement than Watch Influencers and has a smaller median audience (15.9K vs 27.6K).
| List | Creators | Median followers | Avg. ER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romance Book Influencers (this page) | 100 | 15.9K | 4.1% |
| AI Influencers | 70 | 137K | 2.8% |
| Cosplay Influencers | 100 | 623K | 1.9% |
| Watch Influencers | 100 | 27.6K | 3.7% |
Snapshot compiled September 2026 from 100 ranked profiles (100 verified public figures, 0 additional directory listings). Industry engagement midpoints and rate bands are public 2026 Instagram benchmarks, not private platform data. Full methodology.
Romance Book Influencers — frequently asked questions
Who are the top romance book influencers in 2026?
Our September 2026 ranking of 100 romance book influencers is led by Brynne Weaver, Megan Gauthier, Sierra Simone. Combined they represent 2.6M followers, with an average engagement of 4.1%. 100 entries are verified public figures. The order blends audience size with engagement so a quiet mega-account does not automatically beat a louder mid-tier creator.
How is this romance book list ranked?
Creators are ordered by a blend of followers, engagement rate and posting consistency. Verified public figures with self-hosted photos surface first when we have them. The page also publishes the list’s own maths — median 15.9K followers, 4.1% average ER, 15.8% of reach in the top three — so you can see whether you are looking at a concentrated or diversified niche.
What engagement rate is good for romance book Instagram accounts?
For romance book we treat ~3.8% as the 2026 industry midpoint (specialist hobbies (how-to, pets, crafts, education) are Instagram’s engagement leaders in 2026 tables). This list averages 4.1%, which is 0.3pp above that midpoint. Nano and micro accounts should beat the midpoint; mega accounts can sit well below it and still be efficient on raw impressions.
How much do romance book influencers charge in 2026?
Using public Instagram rate bands weighted by this list’s follower mix and a 0.95× niche adjustment, one organic feed post on a typical account here is $123–$1,140; a Reel is $216–$1,891. Usage rights, exclusivity and whitelisting usually add 30–50%. These are planning ranges, not quotes from the creators on this page.
Where are these romance book influencers based?
The ranking spans 0 countries. The largest shares are not labelled. If you need a single market, filter the table by country before you export a shortlist.
How can I contact these romance book influencers?
100 public figures on this page link through to Instagram. We do not publish private emails for real people. For a spreadsheet of campaign-ready contacts, request a targeted list — we only include adults who are publicly doing creator work.
How often is the romance book list updated?
Figures on this page were compiled for September 2026. Rankings move as follower counts, engagement and newly surfaced public figures change. Treat it as a current snapshot, not a lifetime league table.
What campaign formats work best with romance book?
The highest-performing briefs in this niche usually mix tutorial Reels, tool reviews and before/after carousels. Lead with one hero Reel, support it with a feed post or carousel, and keep Stories for time-sensitive offers or codes.