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Because who doesnโt love good plus size romance novels?
If you havenโt noticed, the literary market has tremendously shifted since the early 2000s. With the rise of urban fiction, throughout the years, the types of characters displayed in the mainstream arena have taken on a new look and influenced the entire industry.
Traditionally, many publishers knew that the one thing besides sex that truly sold was socially attractive individuals, which is what most of the female models on the book covers (across all genres) reflected. They were thin, with a certain Sex in the City or Girlfriends-themed aesthetic. Not that there was anything wrong with that or that it devalued any of the amazing plot lines that came out during that era, but it did make women of a voluptuous stature feel as if their stories werenโt worth being told.
However, as time progressed and the writer pool diversified and expanded, we saw protagonists go from your everyday girl next door to โFull-Figured Francesโ who wasnโt afraid to flaunt her shapely physique on the front of someoneโs next bestseller.
These are 5 reads we know our fluffy babes will enjoy.
Plus Size Romance Novels That Belong on Your Book Shelf
โObsessed with a Plus Size Barbieโ by Jatoria C.
Cole Hart Signature author Jatoria C.โs โObsessed with a Plus Size Barbieโ follows the life of Barbie McKey, whose motherโs dying wish for her was to return to her hometown, New Orleans, Louisiana, for a year. Fulfilling the request, Barbie journeys back to her roots and coincidentally meets a man named Amant LeBlanc. Per the synopsis, Amant is a โprofessor by day and a key figure in the cityโs underground by night.โ
Seemingly set in his own ways and used to playing by his own rules, Barbie captivates the Alpha maleโs attention in a way that no other woman ever has. As tensions arise and their opposite worlds collide, Barbie and Amant must determine if theyโll stand the test of time.
โObsessed with a Plus Size Barbieโ is a three-part series.
โI Like You Like Thatโ by Kayla Grosse
In Kayla Grosseโs hit novel โI Like You Like That,โ we see Birdie Wilder and Liam Miller, two childhood best friends who havenโt spoken in a decade. Birdie is now an A-list celebrity who finds herself the target of a creepy stalker.
When her label hires a personal bodyguard for her, she has no idea that itโs Liam, who broke her heart when they were sixteen. Although emotions are still high from their nasty departure, Birdie and Liam try to make the best out of the uncomfortable situation. Unable to run from each other any longer, the pair must overcome the hurt from their past teenage feud.
Butโฆ upon reconnecting, things get a little more heated than ever imaginedโonly this time, in a good way.
โChampagne Kisses: A Curvy Romanceโ by Katherine E. Webb
Adam Park and Maya Davis are the stars of writer Katherine E. Webbโs โChampagne Kisses: A Curvy Romance.โ Adam is a project manager for a Fortune 500 company, a family-oriented man, and a hot bachelor. On the other hand, Maya is a thriving entrepreneur who loves cooking and spending time with her best friends.
When searching for custom champagne flutes for a wedding, the best man stumbles across Itโs Personal, Mayaโs business where she specializes in handmade gifts. As she and Adam engage virtually and finally meet in person, sparks fly but obstacles occur. From additional shot shooters to past traumas, Adam and Maya have a rocky road ahead of them, but the decision to travel it together is solely up to them.
โSorry. Not Sorryโ by Emily James
โSorry. Not Sorryโ was the introductory novel of author Emily Jamesโ โBlingwood Billionairesโ series. The plot focuses on Drew and Skyla. Drew is a single father to a beautiful baby girl, afraid of commitment. On the contrary, Skyla is a plus-size virgin who yearns for nothing more than to feel lovedโฆ literally.
Upon the duo getting involved, Skyla realizes that sheโs catching more feelings than Drew is ready to give. Although chained to his ego, Drew canโt deny that thereโs something about Skyla that he doesnโt want to let go of.
The only question is if Skyla will score at making casual fling a real thing.
โCurvy Girl Summerโ by Danielle Allen
Danielle Allenโs USA Today bestseller โCurvy Girl Summerโ is still on fire! An (almost) 30-year-old Aaliyah James is tired of one-night stands and meaningless hookups.
Bothered by her familyโs harsh comments on her ticking biological clock and larger size, Aaliyah sets out to prove them wrong when they imply that those two things will make it harder for her to find love.
While on a mission to meet Mr. Right, she soon realizes he might be nearer than she initially believed.
So, which book will YOU be picking up and reading next?!
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