Books are an incredible way to explore worlds we can only dream of, learn new things, and fall in love again and again. While book protagonists come in all shapes and sizes, it’s cathartic and affirming to see ourselves on page falling in love, going on adventures, and getting our happily ever after. Here are six indie plus-size romance novels across subgenres!
Plus-Size Contemporary Romance
Indie Romance Author Valerie Pepper’s Late To Love has you covered in several romance tropes: Small Town Romance, Grumpy x Sunshine, and Age Gap.
Late to Love’s female main character, Darcy Bell is a curvy carpenter with a dream. When she meets grumpy bar owner Anthony Hall, sparks, sawdust, and bowling balls fly as they come together.
Forced to see each other almost daily, Darcy and Anthony slowly realize there’s more to their arguments than meet the eye, despite their seventeen-year age difference. But age is just a number, until years of hurt reveal that Darcy isn’t the one who needs to grow up.
This plus-size romance is the third book in Valerie’s Lucky in Love series, and releases on Kindle/KindleUnlimited and Paperback on May 16!
Plus-Size Dark Romance
HEAs don’t always need to be wholesome. For those who prefer their romance in deep shadows, author Lila Herron’s got you covered with Red My Lips.
Siri, name something hot in books that’s scary in real life…. She said, “Dangerous, obsessive stalker men.” Red My Lip’s MMC is Gage, sexy and scary tattooed god. His target? Sexy, confident, plus-size, and revenge driven Jill.
Take it from Gage. This read isn’t one to miss…
Jillian Hart has been mine a lot longer than the debt she owes me, whether she knows it or not. But she’ll learn. She’ll see that there’s no escaping me, no amount of money that can sever our connection. I did what I had to do to have her. And I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her.
This standalone plus-size dark romance is available on Kindle/Kindle Unlimited, Audible Audiobook, and paperback.
Plus-Size Fantasy Romance
If magic and monsters are some of your favorite things, Obsidian Feathers by N. Cáceres has you covered. This dark fantasy romance offers a fresh take on werewolves. Plus-size and Latine FMC Angie is betrothed to a businessman, but a night of “bad decisions” opens up a whole new world for her.
If you like your love interests monstrous and obsessed, Sal is the hero for you.
The girl with gold-flecked eyes thought I was joking when I pledged myself to her in that playground. But we were bound in accordance with totoco law, and twenty years later, my cadejo can wait no longer for the mating ceremony.
It’s cute that she thinks she’s marrying some snotty businessman—as if I’d let a man so unworthy of my Xochitl take her to bed every night.
No, now that I have her scent again, the dance is over.
Obsidian Feathers is available on Kindle/KindleUnlimited and paperback.
Plus-Size Sapphic Romance
If you’re in need of some queer joy, indie romance author Britton Ashely has the perfect book for you with her latest release and sapphic plus-size romance, Casual Sparks!
Daisy and Dolly get their HEA in this “Legally Blonde meets Midwest Princess” dual POV novel that includes the tropes of forced proximity, touch her and die, only one bed (well, tent), and has mental illness rep.
Daisy’s summer in Gunnison is supposed to be all about work and family before she heads to law school in the fall. But a steamy Halloween kiss with a curvy, red-headed Dolly Parton look-alike in Montrose keeps haunting her thoughts. When this mystery woman unexpectedly reappears at her aunt’s law firm, their sizzling chemistry reignites. As they work side by side every day, Daisy struggles to keep it casual.
Will their fiery connection burn out, or will it lead to a future neither of them anticipated?
Casual Sparks is out now in Kindle and Paperback.
Plus-Size Sports Romance
Hockey romances are all the rage recently. Here for all of your plus-size romance needs, Fat Girls in Fiction founder and indie romance author Mary Warren’s Glendale Magic series starts off with the book (and hero) Conner.
Social Media Manager Sasha’s enemy is, of course, Connor, who also just happens to be the captain of the Glendale Magic team. Despite being Enemies to Lovers, this workplace romance is low angst and cozy. Connor is a swoon-worthy savior, perfect for anyone who needs protective but sweet guy in their lives.
Conner McPhee is captain of the Glendale Magic. He has devoted his whole life to hockey and is focused on finally bringing home the cup. That focus is tested when the Magic hire a new social media manager who is the most beautiful woman he has ever seen … and a distraction he didn’t need. But when her safety is at stake, he can’t help but be her knight in shining hockey pads.
Conner’s book, as well as the rest of the Glendale Magic series, is available on Kindle and Paperback.
Plus-Size Romance Novella
Sometimes a shorter read is just what we need. If you need a quick book that still includes all the juicy, tension-filled goodness of a slow burn, indie romance author Laurel Holl’s (hi!) debut novella Winks & Windows should be on the top of your To-Be-Read.
This small town romance includes mental illness rep, an incredible dog, a love after loss story, a plus-size and pear-shaped FMC, and the super sweet neighbor MMC who worships her.
Winks & Windows is an emotional and steamy neighbors to lovers contemporary romance featuring a plus-size heroine, mental health representation, and the best dog in Calysto’s Cove.
Laurel Holl’s novella is the latest installment of the Calysto’s Cove series. Calysto’s Cove is a shared world created by a group of romance authors for readers of diverse interests. All books are standalones.
Winks & Windows is available now on Kindle/KindleUnlimited and paperback!
