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Because who doesn’t love good plus size romance novels?
If you haven’t 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 weren’t 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 “Full-Figured Frances” who wasn’t afraid to flaunt her shapely physique on the front of someone’s next bestseller.
These are 5 reads we know our fluffy babes will enjoy.
Plus Size Romance Novels That Belong on Your Book Shelf
“Obsessed with a Plus Size Barbie” by Jatoria C.
Cole Hart Signature author Jatoria C.’s “Obsessed with a Plus Size Barbie” follows the life of Barbie McKey, whose mother’s 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 “professor by day and a key figure in the city’s underground by night.”
Seemingly set in his own ways and used to playing by his own rules, Barbie captivates the Alpha male’s attention in a way that no other woman ever has. As tensions arise and their opposite worlds collide, Barbie and Amant must determine if they’ll stand the test of time.
“Obsessed with a Plus Size Barbie” is a three-part series.
“I Like You Like That” by Kayla Grosse
In Kayla Grosse’s hit novel “I Like You Like That,” we see Birdie Wilder and Liam Miller, two childhood best friends who haven’t 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 it’s 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.
But… upon reconnecting, things get a little more heated than ever imagined—only this time, in a good way.
“Champagne Kisses: A Curvy Romance” by Katherine E. Webb
Adam Park and Maya Davis are the stars of writer Katherine E. Webb’s “Champagne Kisses: A Curvy Romance.” 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 It’s Personal, Maya’s 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.
“Sorry. Not Sorry” by Emily James
“Sorry. Not Sorry” was the introductory novel of author Emily James’ ‘Blingwood Billionaires’ 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 loved… literally.
Upon the duo getting involved, Skyla realizes that she’s catching more feelings than Drew is ready to give. Although chained to his ego, Drew can’t deny that there’s something about Skyla that he doesn’t want to let go of.
The only question is if Skyla will score at making casual fling a real thing.
“Curvy Girl Summer” by Danielle Allen
Danielle Allen’s USA Today bestseller “Curvy Girl Summer” is still on fire! An (almost) 30-year-old Aaliyah James is tired of one-night stands and meaningless hookups.
Bothered by her family’s 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?!
