Black authors writing stories with black characters in a variety of genres and black romance (both main characters are black). Kindly Note: View this as my own personal wishlist. Some of these books I have read while others are on my TBR. Please chec...
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Romance
Romance written by black authors. Some of the recommendations are black romance (both main characters are black) and I will try to specify that in the notes.
If you haven't met the brown sisters, then allow me to introduce you! Definitely check out all three books in this series but to start you off here is Chloe. One of my favorite rom coms of all time.
Plus size representation, friends to lovers, interracial couple, chronic illness/ disability representation, mental health, neurospicy main female character
Get a Life, Chloe Brown Lib/E a book by Talia Hibbert and Adjoa Andoh
If you're looking for a fast paced, ridiculous yet hilarious supernatural romantic comedy, then please read this book!
Fated mates, he falls first, overprotective, plus size representation, spicy, monster/ shifter romance
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon - Bookshop
Enemies to Lovers, forced proximity, touch her and die, one bed, plus size representation, spicy
Eat You Alive a book by Eden O'Neill - Bookshop
Black Romance, neighbors, Spicy, Dog Lovers, mental health
Hearts off Paws by Simone Niy, Paperback
Female friendships, banter, self-rediscovery, spicy, love after breakup, revenge body, plus size representation
Savvy Sheldon Feels Good as Hell: A Romance Novel (Original)
Arranged Marriage, age gap, one night stand, toxic relationship, tension, opposites attract
Shattered Vows a book by Shain Rose - Bookshop
Christian romance, “not my type”, Nigerian representation, she's never been in a relationship, Doctor romance
The One Who Loves Me by Joan Embola, Paperback - Barnes & Noble
Friends to lovers, cosplay, nerdy culture, plus size representation, interracial couple, he's secretly in love with her, fake dating, no third act breakup
The Love Con a book by Seressia Glass - Bookshop
Sports romance, love after breakup, she swore off athletes, black romance, minimal spice
Intercepted a book by Alexa Martin - Bookshop
Black sapphic romance, self discovery, slow burn, long lost princess, tension, contemporary royal romance, plot twist at the end
How to Find a Princess: Runaway Royals a book by Alyssa Cole
Slow burn, curvy female main character, chronic illness representation, he's been pining over her, he falls first
Accidentally in Love - Danielle Jackson - Bookshop
Found family, neurodivergent representation, neighbors, great friendships, insta love, forced proximity, he falls first, opposites attract
Elevator Pitch: A Neighbors-To-Lovers Romance a book by Evelyn ...
Grumpy/ sunshine, fake dating, some spice, neurodivergent representation, opposites attract
Just Our Luck a book by Denise Williams
Sapphic romance, journey to self discovery, second chance romance, friends to lovers, slow burn, forced proximity
Only for the Week a book by Natasha Bishop, J Shani ...
Black Romance
Love in Color a book by Bolu Babalola - Bookshop.org US
Young Adult
Young adult books written by black authors in a variety of genres.
King Aurthur retelling,adventurous, self-discovery, family legacies
Legendborn a book by Tracy Deonn - Bookshop
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi is a captivating read for fans of immersive, action-packed fantasy adventures that explore themes of identity, resistance, and the power of love and magic, set against the rich backdrop of African culture an...
Children of Blood and Bone a book by Tomi Adeyemi
Duology, West African Folklore, insta love, hate to love(ish), mental health representation
Historical fiction, magical realism, social injustice, family bonds, resilience, fight for freedom
The Water Dancer By Ta-Nehisi Coates
For readers who crave immersive, challenging adventures that blend richly imagined African mythology, complex characters, and morally nuanced explorations of power, truth, and identity, Black Leopard, Red Wolf by Marlon James is a must-read that will...
Black Leopard, Red Wolf a book by Marlon James - Bookshop
The City We Became is a captivating read for anyone who has ever felt a deep connection to the city, its history, and its magic, and is eager to embark on a intriguing adventure that explores the intersection of culture, identity, and the human exper...
The City We Became
Binti by Nnedi Okorafor is a perfect fit for readers who crave a thrilling and provocative adventure that combines the richness of African culture with the wonders of science fiction, exploring themes of identity, cultural heritage, and self-discover...
Binti: The Complete Trilogy by Nnedi Okorafor
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins is an intriguing and fantastical adventure that will captivate readers who crave fast-paced action, dark humor, and intricate world-building, particularly those who enjoy exploring complex themes of loyalty, morality, and ...
The Dead Cat Tail Assassins
For readers who crave immersive, challenging, and emotionally charged stories that explore the complexities of power, identity, and resilience in the face of catastrophic change, The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin is a must-read, weaving together eleme...
The Fifth Season a book by N. K. Jemisin - Bookshop
Dark fantasy romance, forbidden love, fated mates, spicy
