According to The Ripped Bodice’s State of Racial Diversity in Romance Report, only 12% of romance novels published in 2020 were written by authors of color. (You can view the full report here.) While the publishing industry has a long way to go to become more representative, we can advocate for more representation in romance by seeking out diverse stories when building our TBR lists. Below, I’ve curated a selection of contemporary romance novels written by Asian authors. These love stories by Asian writers are filled with meet-cutes, endearing romance tropes, heartfelt family dynamics, and more. I hope you enjoy immersing in these happily ever afters and celebrating Asian representation, romance, and joy as much as I do!
