Compiled April 2025. Last updated July 2025. Books should be in Kobo Plus in the US and Canada, and most are in Kobo Plus in other countries, too. If you don’t have Kobo Plus, the books are also available for sale!
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*I haven’t read all the books, and these aren’t to be taken as personal recommendations. Also, this isn’t an Asian American list, and there are authors from a number of countries. Not all books have Asian main characters, but a lot of them do!
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Crushing on You by Jen Trinh (m/f)
An aspiring music journalist is drawn to the handsome stranger sitting next to her on a flight, but he’s exactly the type of guy she’s vowed never to date again…
Keywords: rock climbing, office romance
The Wicked and the Willing by Lianyu Tan (f/f)
Singapore, 1927. A destitute maidservant must choose whom to love: her vampire mistress or the woman trying to save her life. IN THE DREAM HOUSE meets THE GHOST BRIDE in a provocative tale of violent gothic horror. Content warnings.
Keywords: F/F vampire gothic horror standalone, choose-your-ending love triangle, Chinese femme MC, Chinese butch love interest, white English femme vampire, 1920s colonial Singapore, ALL the triggers, blood, sex & trauma, villain love story, hot for boss
Three Months to Forever by Hudson Lin (m/m)
Ben is in Hong Kong for three months. Just long enough to fall in love with Sai. Now the clock is ticking… how do they turn three months into forever?
Keywords: age gap, fish out of water, interracial, opposites attract, Hong Kong
Bondage Buddies by Golden Angel (m/f)
A single mom and a playboy Dom make a friends-with-benefits arrangement with only one rule: no catching feelings. So when Domi realizes she’s falling for Master Mitch, she knows she has to let him go… if he’ll let her.
Keywords: Friends with benefits, single mom, interracial romance, erotic romance
Everything She Ever Wanted by Liz Durano (m/f)
After suffering a devastating loss, transplant surgeon Harlow James hits the open the road and ends up in Taos, New Mexico hoping to find out where she went wrong. Instead, she finds the perfect man. There’s only one problem: he’s too young. But even as master woodworker Dax Drexel is the perfect temporary distraction to her problems, can their fling survive the scrutiny of her profession, their friends, and his own family?
Keywords: older woman younger man, enemies to lovers, opposites attract
Failing a Bluff Check by CD Rachels (m/m)
My best friend’s brother has to pretend to be my boyfriend—how could this possibly backfire? “Failing a Bluff Check” is a male/male adult romantic-comedy featuring beach life, drum kits, slow dances, drinking on boats, and yes, fake dating between rounds of board games.
Keywords: best friend’s brother; fake boyfriends; male/male
North to You by Tif Marcelo (m/f)
A food truck chef and her long-lost army love clash when they cross paths in San Francisco.
Keywords: foodie romance, second chance
Wicked is the Reaper by Nisha J. Tuli (m/f)
I was a good little princess…until the Reaper came for me.
Keywords: fantasy romance, enemies to lovers
Regarding the Duke by Grace Callaway (m/f)
She married him for love. He married her for revenge. Can a marriage that started with lies turn into a love story for all time?
Keywords: historical romance, amnesia
The Unmatchmakers by Jackie Lau (m/f)
Can love beat the odds when the odds are two mothers dead-set against it?
Keywords: opposites attract, meddling mothers, summer romance, grumpy/sunshine
Snowed In by Rhoda Baxter (m/f)
A cosy village pub. A secret millionaire. A snowstorm that will change everything.
Keywords: Christmas holiday, forced proximity, secret millionaire, new adult, closed door/sweet contemporary
Duty Of The Winter Wolf by Ariana Jade (f/f)
When Akira sets off on her journey, she couldn’t be less prepared for the perilous and traitorous nature of her quest. An odd group of lone wolves quickly take her in and one of them even claims to be her fated mate, but can they really be trusted?
Keywords: fantasy romance, sapphic, fated mates, the chosen one, epic quest, wolf shifters, slow burn
Past Love’s Triumph by Ekaterine Xia (f/m/m/m)
Elianna didn’t say a spindle would kill me, but a spear. A man would break me upon himself, hollow out all that I was to create a legacy for him, and kill me in the birthing of that immortality. I could be a princess and then a queen and live, but only if I kept my birthright for myself.
Keywords: fantasy romance, erotic romance, fairytale re-telling, sleeping beauty, dragons, princess
An Idol with Love by Piper J. Drake (m/m/f)
When an old friend calls in a favor and hires Nirin to protect a brilliant intergalactic idol, she finds herself sharing guard duty with the rakish station engineer she swore she’d never get tangled up with again.
Keywords: science fiction romance, shapeshifters in space, bodyguard romance
The Curse of the Arcadian Stone: Nameless Fay (Volumes 1-3) by S. R. Breaker (m/f)
She was solely created to guard a legendary relic. But when a rogue thief from Earth disrupts her dreary world, her job won’t be the only thing she loses. If you like “Stardust” and “The Chronicles of Narnia” with a quirky twist, you’ll enjoy this offbeat, fast-paced YA epic fantasy.
Keywords: young adult, reverse grumpy & sunshine, enemies-to-almost-lovers, clean fantasy, cozy fantasy, chosen one, epic fantasy, sword & sorcery, quest, dragons, easy reading
Elemental Affections by Jaime Ryanne (m/f)
After escaping her engagement, Anadae’s goal is simple: return to school and study magic. Encountering her old flame, a prince whose kingdom suffers from a cursed poison, wasn’t part of the plan. Their reunion sparks buried passions, but duty threatens to unravel Anadae’s new life.
Keywords: second chance, cozy fantasy romance, magic grad school, fantasy STEM, found family, banter
Captive in the Underworld by Lianyu Tan (f/f)
The goddess Hades kidnaps Persephone, goddess of spring, to be her bride. In the dark realm of the underworld, innocent Persephone chafes against her captor’s whims. But no matter the cost, Hades intends to keep her. Forever. Content warnings.
Keywords: Hades/Persephone retelling, sapphic dark romance, kidnapping, Greek myths, captive, wedding night, romantasy
Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai (m/f)
Underemployed magical calligrapher Elle and her customer, workaholic half-elf Luc, have danced around their undefined relationship for a while. But when Luc takes on a case to find Elle’s brother, the same brother she’s hiding from and the same brother who wants her dead, Luc and Elle must collaborate while trying not to fall for each other–all as family loyalties pull them apart.
Keywords: paranormal, fantasy, multicultural romance, friends to lovers, family drama, mutual pining
Forget Me Knot by Emery Lee (m/m)
To make amends for his soulmate’s downfall, Toa is cursed to an immortal life spent unknotting strangers’ Red String of Fate, but when he encounters a devastating man who also lacks a Red String partner, everything he knows about Fate is called into question. How can a man so beautiful also be cursed to wander the Earth alone, never knowing true love or connection? And is it possible that two people denied love by Fate could forge a new love in each other?
Keywords: Soulmates, hate to love
Good Mourning, Darling by Azalea Crowley (m/f)
Ella wants to reconnect with her father, despite her fear of her family’s funeral business. However, a chance encounter with Eugene, her father’s employee, rekindles an attraction Ella hasn’t felt in years. Eugene is charming, mysterious, and guarding a terrible secret, but not even he is immune to Ella’s sweetness.
Keywords: dark romance, paranormal romance, autistic fmc, biracial filipino fmc, forbidden love, forced proximity, morally gray, dual pov
Ariagne by Ekaterine Xia (m/f)
All she thought she ever wanted was freedom. Desperate for the chance to make her mark upon a world, Ariagne sneaks aboard the shuttle of the new justiciar of Elysion, intent on persuading him to accept her terraforming services in exchange for escape from her stepmother.
Keywords: science fiction romance, re-telling, Hades and Persephone
An Influencer in King Arthur’s Court by Teresa Yea (m/f)
A fish-out-of-water story about an unlikely time traveler, transported to Camelot via a sneaky VPN.
Keywords: Satire, romantic comedy, time travel, slow burn, King Arthur
Her Summer Dragon Mate by Arizona Tape (f/f)
Fate follows dragon shifter Summer all the way to her holiday in Spain where she runs into her ex’s cousin, the hot and athletic volleyball player Jamie. A secret fated mate paranormal romance set on the beach.
Keywords: paranormal romance, fated mates, dragon shifter, sapphic, holiday romance, forbidden romance
Arranged to the Fae Warrior by S. R. Breaker (m/f)
“What’s worse than being arranged to wed the most arrogant Fae warrior in your clan? Well, to be kidnapped by pirates on the eve of the ceremony, of course. . .” A thrilling, enemies-to-lovers arranged marriage fantasy romance — perfect for fans of “Throne of Glass” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Keywords: enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, arranged marriage, forced proximity, he falls first, touch her and die, magic, fae, pirates, prequel novella, HEA
Nepo Baby by Kali Decker (m/f)
An up-and-coming industry baby and a brooding journeyman actor were once co-stars in a steamy forbidden fling. Now, fate keeps throwing them into scenes together—and they can’t admit they desperately want a sequel.
Keywords: age gap, one-night stand, brother’s friend, erotic romance
Boracay Vows by Maida Malby (m/f)
Krista Lopez has five days to fulfill her Turning-Thirty Vow—the promise to do something life-changing in celebration of this milestone birthday. Her plan: give in to her attraction to her Irish-American hunk of a boss Mr. Blake Ryan.
Keywords: multicultural romance, vacation romance, workplace romance, steamy contemporary romance
True North by Carina Gaskell (m/f)
A young woman jilted by her ex-fiancé is given a second shot at love when her meddling relatives contrive ways to pair her up with her handsome neighbor in this laugh-out-loud contemporary romance novella that will sweep you off your feet.
Keywords: meddling family, summer romance, novella, tropical island, short and sweet, spicy, new adult, romantic comedy
The Year of Cecily by Lisa Lin (m/f)
San Francisco lawyer Cecily Chang comes up with a list of NYE resolutions to make this HER year. But when she goes home to Brooklyn to celebrate Lunar New Year with her family, she runs into the boy next store, who broke her heart 10 years ago. Can Jeffrey convince Cecily to give him another chance and that he’s part of making this The Year of Cecily?
Keywords: Second chance romance, (non Christmas) holiday romance, romantic comedy
The 5-Day Plan by Ashish Rastogi (m/m)
An accident-prone orthopedic and a soccer star do not a perfect match make, but amidst flying forks, tripping legs, and a kooky family, what harm would a few kissing lessons create?
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, Grumpy vs Sunshine, Jock-nerd, Romantic Comedy
Kiss and Cry by Mina V. Esguerra (m/f)
Figure skater Calinda met hockey player Ramirez when she was 20 and he was 22. Her parents and coach were against their relationship, and because Calinda wanted to prove that no hot guy would ever distract her from her dream, she chose skating over him—and also avoided him all together. Ten years later, they meet again, and use his final three weeks in Manila to explore what might have been.
Keywords: hockey player x figure skater, but make it filipino, second chance romance, steamy contemporary romance
Tikka Chance on Me by Suleikha Snyder (m/f)
He’s the bad-boy biker. She’s the good girl working in her family’s Indian restaurant. Nothing about Trucker Carrigan and Pinky Grover’s instant, incendiary, attraction makes sense. But when they peel away the layers and the assumptions—and their clothes—everything falls into place.
Keywords: small town, motorcycle club, interracial romance, steamy contemporary romance
The Off-Chance of Me and You by Anj Miranda (m/f)
He’s an athlete at the top of his game, and she’s the girl he left behind. Now he’s asking for a second chance, but this time, she’s calling the shots.
Keywords: Second chance romance, slow burn, old friends to lovers, one of us is famous, dancer x basketball player, it’s always been you, multicultural romance, new adult, steamy contemporary romance
Dulhaniyaa by Talia Bhatt (f/f)
Esha agrees to abruptly quit her MFA program in the States and returns to India to be wed. In the pursuit of extravagance, Esha’s mother arranges a dance instructor for her, to train her to perform a Bollywood-style, choreographed dance routine at the wedding, as is en vogue. That’s when Billu, a cyclone in a salwar and dance instructor extraordinaire, bursts into the dull monotony of Esha’s pre-wedding existence.
Keywords: Arranged Marriage, Runaway Bride, Love At First Sight, New Adult, Romantic Comedy
Clean Breaks by Ruby Lang (m/f)
Sarah Soon may have recovered from cancer—in body—but her brush with mortality has left the usually confident ob/gyn shaken about her future and herself. One thing is certain, she doesn’t want Jake Li, her brother’s annoyingly good—and disturbingly hot—best friend hanging around while she sorts herself out. Too bad they can’t stay away from each other.
Keywords: best friend’s brother, STEM fmc, steamy contemporary romance
The Chai Factor by Farah Heron (m/f)
A comedy of opposites attracting: A feisty grad student discovers she must share her apartment with a singing quartet and immediately clashes with the small-town, plaid-wearing baritone who clearly knows nothing about her life.
Keywords: Forced confinement, Enemies to lovers
Sugar Rush by Jasmine Luck (m/f)
Biracial baker Maddie escapes to her aunt’s small US town after a break-up. The bakery her aunt owns embraces Maddie’s Asian fusion treats, and her friendship with neighbour Jenny blossoms. Jenny’s brother Rick however, promises way more than friendship if Maddie will put her heart on the line again….
Keywords: Forced proximity, next door neighbours, foodie romance, steamy contemporary romance
The Rachel Experiment by Lisa Lin (m/f)
Rachel Bai is starting a new job in San Francisco. But she needs help to make her promotion permanent. Who better than Luke, the hot handsome one night stand who offers to help her in exchange for her financal analyst expertise to open his own business. What could go wrong?
Keywords: Opposites attract, one night stand, romantic comedy
The Odds of Happily Ever After by Anj Miranda (m/f)
All bets are off when Little Miss Sunshine and her sister’s grumpy best friend learn to play nice. But with their goals at stake, will they take the risk for a chance at true love?
Keywords: Grumpy sunshine, sister’s best friend, enemies to lovers, opposites attract, slow burn romance, student x professor, age gap, multicultural romance, new adult, steamy contemporary romance
Cleats, Corsets, and the Cutie by Ashish Rastogi (m/m)
A football star in stilettos meets a sizzling chef who whips him into a frenzy with his tutti-fruity English. But love is a cold dish when you are in the closet, and the glare of the spotlights leaves you no place to hide.
Keywords: Two Fools, Different worlds, Secret identity, Romantic Comedy
Singapore Fling by Maida Malby (m/f)
Their one torrid weekend tryst is not nearly enough. They want more. French-Filipina beauty Maddie Duvall should be living it up at her challenging new job in glamorous Singapore. But two months after her wild weekend with US Air Force officer Aidan Ryan, she’s still yearning for him.
Keywords: steamy contemporary romance, military romance, international lovers
Coming Clean by Jen Trinh (m/f)
Mix two hot, lonely misfits and a bag of shrimp chips and what do you get? A terrific scandal.
Keywords: steamy contemporary romance, celebrity romance, enemies to lovers
Millennial Struggle by Dhara Shah (m/f)
When culture collides with love, and family drama takes turns and twists. Will love strike between these Millennials?
Keywords: South Asian FMC, Interracial romance, Blue Collar MMC, Romantic Comedy, Family Drama, Closed Door or Sweet Contemporary Romance
One More Chance by Liz Durano (m/f)
He’s gorgeous, charming, and barely knows I exist… until I become his fake fiancee and for the next thirty days, he’ll do everything to prove to his father that he’s a changed man or risk getting cut off from the family fortune. But when the line between what’s real and pretend gets blurred, where do we draw the line and end the charade?
Keywords: workplace romance, fake relationship, forced proximity, steamy contemporary romance
I Hate Nate by Melanie Ting (m/f)
Thousands of women think Nate Jones is the worst man in Vancouver. He calls on Camille Salang, his only female friend, to save his reputation and his hockey career.
Keywords: hockey romance, hate to love, new adult, steamy contemporary romance
Hard Knocks by Ruby Lang (m/f)
Neurologist Helen wants to ban hockey in Portland because of concussions, but hockey player Adam needs to save his ailing team. But while Adam and Helen spar over the future of the sports franchise, in private, they find themselves battling an impossible attraction.
Keywords: hockey, enemies-to-lovers, STEM fmc, athlete mmc, romantic comedy, steamy contemporary romance
Inside Darkness by Hudson Lin (m/m)
After 10 years working in war zones, Cam is learning how to live State-side again. Struggling with PTSD, he clashes with overachieving journalist Ty. But Ty is the only one who can bring him out of the darkness and into the light.
Keywords: steamy contemporary romance, hurt/comfort, annoyance to lovers, interracial, PTSD rep
So Forward by Mina V. Esguerra (m/f)
Lexa Lorenzo is determined and driven, and should be her family corp’s next CEO. But she’s all business, not enough heart, and her mentor/aunt wants her to be more accessible, approachable, “charming.” As luck would have it, Lexa’s alma mater calls her in to help a graduating MBA student—and it’s Colin Valerio, fellow winter sports athlete, walking/talking ball of charm. Let the lessons begin.
Keywords: m figure skater x f hockey player, bisexual main character, grumpy sunshine, steamy contemporary romance
Kwan Sisters and Fong Brothers: The Complete Collection by Jackie Lau
Four short and steamy romance novels.
Keywords: Romantic comedy, box set, steamy contemporary romance