Romance Books by BIPOC Authors
18 Romance Books by BIPOC Authors For Your TBR Pile
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Crystal Chen is a curvy fitfluencer who's all about power, positivity, and personal bests in "Set on You" by Amy Lea ($14). She has no patience for men after a recent break-up, so when Scott Ritchie, a local firefighter, steals her favorite squat rack, a gym rivalry is born. Just when Crystal's had enough, Scott shows up at her grandma's engagement party — as the grandson of the man her grandma is marrying. As they begin to develop a friendship — and more — outside the gym, Crystal realizes it's her inner strength she'll need to call on if she wants their relationship to survive the test of societal expectations and internet trolls.
"There's a lot to love about this enemies-to-friends-to-lovers book: the banter, Scott's unwavering feelings for Crystal (the man is persistent — in the best way), and the important message about body neutrality. Also, it has one of the most creative not-quite-sex scenes I've ever read." — Stephanie Nguyen, senior editor, branded content