5 Romances by Black Indie Authors to Make You Fall in Love with Love
By: Lindsey G
Happy Valentine’s Day! As someone that consumes a ton totally normal amount of romance novels, I can truly say that my favorite love stories are created by Black indie authors. These authors write stories where Black people can show up authentically, where Black women are celebrated, and where truly honors love in all its forms.
Restore Me by JL Seegars
What do you do when you’re looking for a connection after the death of your husband and you find that connection…with his best friend? Enter Sloane and Dominic, my favorite pair of forbidden lovers. This book is perfect for those that love emotional romances with complex characters!!! Dominic studied at the Tom Holland school of yearning and graduated with HONORS, no notes.
Where We Found Our Passion, by Natasha Bishop
Second chance romance x sports romance = my fav yearly reread, TRULY. Where We Found Our Passion follows Kai and Olivia as they journey though friendship starting at childhood, (pick me up off the FLOOR), romantic love, and their respective careers. The love in this book is so GENTLE and so intentional—I have no words. This is a Kai stan account.
A Worthy Love, by AE Valdez
Hyper independent folks RISE, this is for YOU. This book is perfect for folks that have never had a soft place to land, that have experienced heartache, and that desire gentle love but think that it isn’t possible. This story is a love letter to love and most importantly, a how-to guide in being loved fully. A Worthy Love follows Marissa, who is working through a recent breakup, and Asher,who is the love she never saw coming and never knew she needed. 500/10 stars.
Outdrawn by Deanna Grey
The book that taught me it was probably never giving “husband”, my literary soulmate, Outdrawn >>>
Honestly, if you ever wanted to read a sapphic, rivals-to-lovers Webtoon romance, this is the story for you. Outdrawn follows Sage and Pastel, two artists who were rivals in college but are now forced into close proximity as co-workers at the same company. Also…if I say their dynamic is VERY Glinda x Elphaba coded…what now??
Sweet Like Honey, by Aricka Alexander
INSTALOVE APOLOGISTS U R SAFE HERE.
If you want to read about hot, rich sapphics who just want to love and lust after each other, this is the read for you – and they were ROOMMATES (literally, they were college roommates and ran into each other years later). This read follows Adrian (the loml I’m so serious) and Drew, two college friends who finally give their relationship a try after reconnecting in their late 20s. If you loved D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding (which you SHOULD tbh) you’ll love this!
When I think of love, I think of romance books written by Black indie authors. These stories are poetic, authentic, and love in its purest form. If you’re reading this, I hope you find a new literary love interest somewhere in these pages! Happy Valentine’s Day :)
Lindsey is big fan of Black-authored romance, sapphic reads, and all things green. You can find her playing Sims 4 or learning how to crochet when she’s not screaming “WHY NOT ME” in a romance book 🥹🫶🏾💕
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