I’m heading to Nigeria this week so to celebrate I’m recommending Nigerian Romance Books. This list highlights engaging reads rooted in culture, language, and everyday life. Stories of ordinary Nigerian women, written to entertain, comfort, and resonate – perfect companions for moments when you want connection.
Sweet Heat took me by surprise. What began with managed expectations quickly became a romance that delivered chemistry, emotional depth, and satisfying growth. Bolu Babalola crafts a second-chance love story that feels lived-in, culturally rich, and deeply rewarding, one that earned its place as my favourite romance of the year.
This year’s best romance top ten captures the stories that swept me away completely — the ones I devoured in hours, that made my heart race, ache, and soar. From indie gems to unforgettable favourites, each book delivered an emotional punch in its own way. These are the romances that truly stayed with me
Taylor Jenkins Reid is my Author of the Year! Discovering her in 2025 has led to five reads, several five-star ratings, and a few instant favourites. Whether it’s her best-known novels or her quieter titles, her work is filled with vivid characters and vibrant storytelling and never fails to stay with me.
This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the wonderful Christina C Jones, a woman I would consider my favourite author. The author who introduced me to black contemporary romance and has held my loyalty and love for over 5 years! Readers praise her for skillfully blending the realities of modern life into compelling stories that centre Black characters across nearly every corner of the romance genre. Whether it’s thrilling, action fantasy or the paranormal, CCJ weaves romance beautifully into all genres, and this spotlight tells you why she is an author to explore no matter your tastes.
My teen era defined me as a reader, and despite transitioning to a Wattpad girly and late-night online reads, I still loved traditional publishing and was exploring books with more adult themes and tropes. The following 5 books are some of my most memorable teenage reads, and I think they still hold up quite well today!
I’m back and ready to take you through some of my favourite books in my favourite trope – vows before love.
These 5 books encompass everything that exists within the subgenre where a man and woman come together, whether for the first time or through complicated circumstances and realise they were meant to be all along. This post highlights some of my fave black romance authors and their works in this trope that has my heart.
When I love a book I will rave about it and recommend it to everyone. These are books I have read recently and absolutely rave about. I am keeping these recommendations to just romance books with 3 out of 4 being black romance. They explore a range of tropes including one of my favourites, Forbidden Love!
These thought-provoking book recommendations will challenge your worldview, inspire introspection, and leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re seeking stories that resonate with your own experiences or offer insights into lives very different from your own, these books invite you to dive in and broaden your perspective. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and encouraged to see the world through fresh eyes.
I decided to give Lights Out by Navessa Allen, the BookTok sensation a read! I was thoroughly entertained giddy and blushing the whole way through. A fun book with a morally ambiguous storyline Aly and Josh gave us so many laughs I couldn’t put it down. Despite my critiques I had a great time with this book and I dive into why in this post!
