Finding the free time to read a new book can be difficult, especially when none of the main characters feel like you. However, when it comes to romance books, including plus size lead characters, it’s easier to find the appeal.
Unfortunately, most romance books that are trending on #booktok do not include plus size characters in general, regardless of lead or side character status. However, when they do, they tend to be some of the best romance books out there.
Searching for representation in romance books can be tedious, and trying to find a romance sub-genre that has plus size characters that you’re actually interested in presents an even larger challenge. If you need some new plus size romance books in your rotation, consider these options!
10 Plus Size Romance Books for Your Next Read
10 Plus Size Romance Books To Check Out!
Though this book is the third in the series, you can read them out of order! Val, the main female character, is plus size, and an incredible character to follow. This book has a high spice level, mafia, and is apart of a series if you fall in love with it!
If grumpy/sunshine romances are your thing, this one is for you! This has steamy tension and banter!
This book has a curvy heroine and an alpha male, what more could you want?
She's an event planner, he's a rugged orchard owner. This is a small-town romance, making it even better.
She writes fan fiction, and he's her celebrity crush.
Bea is a plus-size fashion blogger who becomes the lead on a Bachelorette-style reality show.
Sweetie is a plus-size Indian-American teen who falls for a track star. This is a young adult romance option as well.
This is a retelling of Cinderella. Cindy is plus-size, works in fashion design, and stars in a Bachelor-type show.
She's a widow and joins a personal training program, but her teacher can't get enough of her!
She needs a fake date for a wedding. There's also an age gap and steam!
For more information on any of these books, you can always read the in-depth synopsis by following the links, but this list provides a good variety of romance sub-genres. There are a few soft, young adult plus size romances as well as some darker, smutty plus size romance novels. No matter what type of romance book you’re looking for, this list offers an option!
Which of these plus size romance books are you ready to read? Let us know in the comments!
