24. The Best Black Romance Books of 2025 (So Far!) - Spicy Reads, Second Chances & More
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Today I bring you my top reads so far of 2025! The struggle was real trying to narrow this list down. What I love about this collection is the variety. We've got traditional publishers, indie authors, different sub genres, characters at various life stages, young adult and adult romance. This is what Black Romance is all about, showing the full spectrum of our love stories.
- Church Girl by Naima Simone
- The Love Syllabus by Lauren Lacey
- And Then Life Was Beautiful by Asia Monique
- Audra & Bash Are Just Friends by Tia Williams
- The World Around Us by Lauren Lacey
- Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen
- Quasim I & Quasim II by Jahquel J
- Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
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