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ROMANCE: TOP PICKS

Disclaimer:  We are reading more books every day and so plan to publish a new list that may or may not remain the same top picks biannually. We would love to hear what some of your favorites are in the comments! Here are 9 of Mary’s current faves!

Spoiler Alert

Written by:  Olivia Dade
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April Whittier decided to claim her life and embrace her true self. This means coming clean about her fanfiction writing and general fandom for her favorite TV show. She posts a cosplay pic to Twitter and the trolls come out. The star of the show steps in and asks her on a date. They both get much more than they bargained for from one date. It is a wonderfully written, empowering love story. A fat girl in fiction must-read.

book cover: teal background with an illustration of a soldier uniformed man kissing a fat woman with long red hair. Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
book cover: an illustration of a thinner man and a short fat woman looking pleased with themselves. set against a purple background. All the Feels by Olivia Dade

All the Feels

Written by: Olivia Dade

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Lauren Clegg is used to giving people what they need, so when her jerk of a cousin asks her to be a minder for a misbehaving movie star, she can’t seem to find the word no. Which actually turns out pretty good in her favor, both she and the star will find love and a little bit more inner power than they thought they had. If you have ever struggled with saying no or accepting the bad behavior of others, this book is for you. It is a hug and the hope you need.

Get a Life, Chloe Brown

Written by: Talia Hibbert
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Chloe Brown is a put together web designer with a sharp tongue. She is also a fat woman living with a chronic illness. Red is an artist who can not help but take care of those around him. So although the two can not stand each other when Red finds Chloe literally up a tree trying to save a cat, he comes to both of their rescues. Chloe enlists Red’s help in a plan to get her life back. They both end up with more than either expected. 

Book Cover: An illustration of a bi-racial couple, a black fat femme and white masculine figure. Get a Life, Chloe Brown. By Talia Hibbert
Book Cover: An Illustration showing a brown skinned masculine figure carrying a fat black femme with short purple hair. Take a Hint, Dani Brown. By Talia Hibbert

Take a Hint, Dani Brown

Written by: Talia Hibbert
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Dani Brown is a workaholic PhD candidate and a bisexual witch with pink hair. Zaf is the ex-pro rugby player campus security guard with a penchant for romance novels. When the two are caught in a vulnerable situation during a fire drill, they decide to use the viral moment (#DrRugbae) to drum up support for Zaf’s youth rugby program and engage in a fake dating relationship.  Those romance readers among us know where all fake dating relationships end, and we love it. Hibbert’s writing is so sharp and clever it is a joy to read.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown

Written by: Talia Hibbert
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Eve Brown has always had trouble finding her way in life. Her sisters have always known their paths, not so much Eve. Eve stumbles into a job at a bed and breakfast with a boss she can’t stand. Jacob Wayne is the perfectionist who runs the inn. He doesn’t know what to do with someone like Eve. So clearly they will fall in love at this adorable bed and breakfast.

Book Cover: An illustration of a fat black femme embracing a white masculine figure against a blue background with a musical staff and notes. Act your Age Eve Brown. By Talia Hibbert
book cover: a wooden framed cross stitch of short hair and facial hair with no facial features. Grin and Beard It by Penny Reid.

Grin and Beard It

Written by: Penny Reid
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Sienna Diaz is a fat Latina movie star lost on a country road on the way to set, she is rescued by a tall drink of water with a southern drawl. This is the second book in the Winston Brothers series. It follows Jethro Winston, a reformed bad boy trying to take care of his family and working as a park ranger. When he rescues Sienna, sparks fly, but he is a perfect gentleman. They seem to keep running into each other, one thing leads to another, and it’s a romance novel.

Blindsided

Written by: Amy Daws
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Freya is a plus-sized seamstress with very little experience in the bedroom. Mac, a professional soccer player, easy on the eyes and good with the ladies is her best friend. Mac offers to help her with her confidence by helping her in the bedroom. We all know that trope, and let’s be honest, we all love it. Watching Mac and Freya bicker and maybe fall in love a little is a good time, definitely worth a read.

book cover: half of a masculine chest in a black short sleeved t-shit with many tattoos. There seems to be a football stadium in the background. Blindsided by Amy Daws
book cover: an illustration of two tennis players, a thin man and a fat woman, smiling at each other. 40- Love by Olivia Dade

40-Love

Written by: Olivia Dade
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Tess is a type-A, tightly wound assistant principal who is about to turn 40. Her relaxing resort vacation-turned-working-trip is flipped on its head when she meets Lucas, resort tennis instructor, and former tennis pro. Their meet-cute involves a wave and a bikini halter top that refuses to stay tied. Possibly one of my most favorite meet-cutes ever.

 

Princess Trap

 

Written by: Talia Hibbert

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When Cherry Nieta arrived at work on a seemingly normal day, she didn’t expect she’d be spying on the handsome man touring the school. She gets even more than she expected when he turns out to be a prince. So it’s a whirlwind of events and emotions when they are caught by the paparazzi in a compromising situation and enter into a fake engagement. This book brings fake dating, enemies to lovers, and all the spice. Talia Hibbert really turned up the spice a few notches for this book.

 

Book Cover: An illustration of an interracial couple. A white masculine figure holds on to a far black femme in a red dress as she sits astride the entrance of a huge stylized bird cage. The Princess Trap by Talia HIbbert