5 Blackity Black Romance Novels

Are you looking for some love between black protagonists? Look no further. Here are five romance novels that are guaranteed to fill your thirst for diverse romance.

The Wedding Date

Jasmine Guillory

This adult romance debut novel gained wild popularity when it was released in 2018 for its light-hearted cute romance. Our curvy and successful main character meets a handsome surgeon and sparks fly. If you are interested in the forced proximity and fake relationship trope, you’ll love this novel! It features themes of interracial romance (BWWM), body positivity, and spicy scenes!

Once Ghosted, Twice Shy (Reluctant Royals 2.5)

Alyssa Cole

This cute novel involves the mysteries of modern dating between our protagonist, an NYC busy black woman and the woman that ghosted her after a passionate encounter. If you're interested in the second chance trope, you'll enjoy this LGBQT+ novel!

I'm So (Not) Over You

Kosoko Jackson

When Kian is contacted by his ex, Hudson, there could be a million reasons for the sudden meetup. What he didn't anticipate was a situation where the two of them would have to pretend to be still dating! This book features the fake relationship trope doubled up with the second chances trope! If you love wry humor that compensates for deep-seated trauma, you'll love this LGBQT+ cute romance novel.

The Kindred

Alechia Dow

A tale of love that transcends the universe, this story is about two star-crossed lovers who have to overcome unrest between their worlds and social hierarchy. This novel features forbidden romance, deep conspiracy, demisexuality, bisexuality, and asexuality as well as body positivity and Sci-Fi themes.

Make a Scene

Mimi Grace

When Retta finds out her cousin is marrying her ex, she wants everyone to know that she is fine–however, that's not how the world works. Bringing a plus one to the wedding should help relieve the family's awkwardness. Through a series of cute humor, hot chemistry, and slip-ups, this novel makes it on the list for its fun and lighthearted blackity beat. Yet, another fake relationship trope started by some serious manifesting by our protagonist.

Edited by Rebeca Edwards