Romance is the second-best genre for large print availability, right behind mystery. The major romance authors all have extensive large print backlists, and new titles get large print editions within weeks of the standard release. Here are the authors and books worth looking for.
The Reliables — Authors with Huge Large Print Catalogues
Danielle Steel
The most prolific living author in large print. Steel publishes 6-7 novels per year and every single one gets a large print edition.
Her books cover family drama, love, loss, and resilience. They're not "romance" in the bodice-ripper sense — they're emotional, character-driven stories about women navigating life.
Recent standouts: Worthy Opponents, The Wedding Planner, Happiness.
Large print: ~$25–$32 CAD each on Amazon.ca | Every library in Canada stocks her
Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb
Roberts writes contemporary romance, romantic suspense, and (as J.D. Robb) a futuristic detective series.
Her backlist is enormous — over 200 novels. The In Death series (as J.D.
Robb) is set in 2060s New York with detective Eve Dallas. Addictive, well-plotted, and the large print availability is near-complete.
Start with: Born in Fire (romance) or Naked in Death (In Death series).
Large print: ~$24–$30 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Debbie Macomber
Warm, small-town romance with a focus on community and friendship. The Cedar Cove series (16 books) and the Rose Harbor Inn series (5 books) are her most popular. Macomber's books are feel-good without being silly — real people dealing with real problems, with love woven through.
Start with: 16 Lighthouse Road (Cedar Cove) or The Inn at Rose Harbor.
Large print: ~$22–$28 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Robyn Carr — Virgin River Series
If you've seen the Netflix show, the books are better. Set in a small Northern California town where a nurse practitioner starts over after personal tragedy.
22+ books in the series. Carr writes romance that feels earned — her characters have depth, and the community feels real.
Start with: Virgin River (book 1).
Large print: ~$20–$25 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Contemporary Romance
Abby Jimenez
The current queen of contemporary romance. Part of Your World, Yours Truly, Just for the Summer — all sharp, funny, and emotionally intelligent.
Jimenez writes about real relationship dynamics, not fairy tales. Her books have large print editions from Center Point Publishing.
Large print: ~$27–$30 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Emily Henry
Beach Read, Book Lovers, Happy Place, Funny Story. Henry's books are smart, witty, and feature grown-up characters with grown-up problems.
If you like romance with substance — real jobs, real conflicts, real humour — Henry is the writer to try. Large print editions available for all her novels.
Large print: ~$26–$30 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Colleen Hoover
Love her or debate her, Hoover sells more books than almost anyone. It Ends with Us and It Starts with Us deal with difficult themes (domestic abuse) wrapped in a love story.
Verity is a thriller. Not typical comfort romance — these books challenge and occasionally upset. Available in large print.
Large print: ~$26–$30 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Historical Romance
Julia Quinn — Bridgerton Series
The series behind the Netflix sensation. Regency-era romance with sharp dialogue, family dynamics, and (of course) slow-burn love stories.
Eight books, one for each Bridgerton sibling. All available in large print.
Start with: The Duke and I.
Large print: ~$24–$28 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Diana Gabaldon — Outlander Series
Part historical fiction, part romance, part adventure. Claire Randall travels back in time from 1945 to 1743 Scotland and falls in love with Jamie Fraser.
The books are long (700+ pages in standard, even longer in large print), but utterly absorbing. Nine books in the main series, all in large print.
Large print: ~$30–$38 CAD each on Amazon.ca (they're thick books)
Comfort Reads — Light, Warm, Easy
Maeve Binchy
Irish storytelling at its warmest. Binchy's novels are about communities, families, and the quiet dramas of everyday life.
Circle of Friends, Tara Road, Whitethorn Woods — all available in large print. She passed away in 2012, but her books are timeless and widely available used.
Large print: ~$15–$22 CAD on AbeBooks (used) | Libraries stock her well
Rosamunde Pilcher
British comfort reading at its finest. The Shell Seekers, Coming Home, September. Pilcher writes about families, English and Scottish countryside, and love that endures.
Perfect for a rainy afternoon with tea. Large print editions widely available.
Large print: ~$18–$25 CAD on Amazon.ca or AbeBooks
Jan Karon — Mitford Series
Gentle small-town stories set in Mitford, North Carolina. Father Tim is an Episcopal rector whose life is quietly transformed by the people around him.
Fourteen books in the series. Sweet without being saccharine, and beloved by an older readership. All in large print.
Large print: ~$20–$26 CAD each on Amazon.ca
Library tip: Romance is one of the best-stocked genres in library large print sections. Danielle Steel, Nora Roberts, and Debbie Macomber alone fill entire shelves. Check your library first — most titles have zero wait time in large print. See
how libraries serve low-vision readers.
Where to Find Large Print Romance
- Amazon.ca — Search "[author] large print" for the complete selection. Most novels are $20–$32 CAD.
- Indigo / Chapters — Current bestsellers in large print, both in-store and online.
- AbeBooks — Best for used copies of backlist titles. Especially good for Danielle Steel, Maeve Binchy, and Nora Roberts — dozens of cheap used copies available.
- Your public library — Romance has the lowest wait times in large print. More buying options here.
For mystery recommendations, see our mysteries and thrillers guide. For gift ideas, check the gift guide for book-loving seniors.
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