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My Top Lesbian Romantic Comedy Book Recommendations for 2025 (RomCom Edition)
Every January I swear: “This is the year I’ll read fewer books and focus on my goals.”
And every year sapphic authors whisper: “But what if… two women fake date and accidentally fall in love?” And I fold like a cheap deck chair.
If you’re weak for WLW meet-cutes, fake dating shenanigans, celebrity crushes, and slow burns that could toast marshmallows, here’s my 2025 lesbian romantic comedy book list.
Spoiler: My TBR is doomed. Yours is next.
1. The Soft Kind – by Jess Harley
Gym crushes, gay panic, and the softest slow burn.
Jenny Collins (chronically anxious, freshly heartbroken) decides to fix her life one workout class at a time—until serene, stunning Elodie Lane turns “leg day” into full-body butterflies. It’s a tender, funny lesbian romcom about queer awakening, compression tops, and finding the courage to be loved. (Standalone in the Second Chances: A Lesbian Romance world.)
2. The Fiancée Farce – by Alexandria Bellefleur
Fake fiancée, real feelings, and one very inconvenient attraction.
Tansy needs to save her family’s bookstore. Gemma needs to convince her family she’s happily settled. What’s a little fake engagement between strangers—besides swoony chemistry, chaotic wedding planning, and laugh-out-loud banter?
3. Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date – by Ashley Herring Blake
Fake dating after a one-night stand gone spectacularly wrong.
Iris has sworn off love. Stevie just needs a plus-one to save face. Cue a charming, witty romp full of messy feelings, queer community, and genuine warmth. If you loved Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, this spinoff is even funnier.
4. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care – by Ashley Herring Blake
Small-town chaos with big sapphic energy.
Delilah swears she’s over her hometown. Then she gets roped into wedding photography, forced proximity, and a flirtation with her stepsister’s best friend. Sharp banter? Check. Found family feels? Double check. Laugh-out-loud moments? Absolutely.
5. For Her Consideration – by Amy Spalding
Emails, movie stars, and a Hollywood romcom with real heart.
Former screenwriter Nina Rice has sworn off the industry—and dating—until rising star Ari Fox emails her out of the blue. This one’s cozy, charming, and filled with witty, hopeful dialogue.
6. Mangos and Mistletoe – by Adriana Herrera
Christmas baking + rivals-to-lovers = pure sugary perfection.
A Dominican pastry chef and a Scottish baker team up for a holiday competition and discover the sweetest thing on the menu might be each other. Quick, steamy, and guaranteed to make you crave both romance and cake.
Final Thoughts
If 2025 is the year you fall in love with queer romantic comedies, these books have everything: fake dating, celebrity crushes, small-town charm, and banter so sharp it could double as a weapon.
Add them to your shelf, clear your weekend schedule, and prepare to laugh, swoon, and maybe ugly-cry (just a little).
Have a sapphic romcom I missed?
Drop it in the comments—I solemnly swear my TBR can handle it. (It can’t. But that’s the fun.)
And every year sapphic authors whisper: “But what if… two women fake date and accidentally fall in love?” And I fold like a cheap deck chair.
If you’re weak for WLW meet-cutes, fake dating shenanigans, celebrity crushes, and slow burns that could toast marshmallows, here’s my 2025 lesbian romantic comedy book list.
Spoiler: My TBR is doomed. Yours is next.
1. The Soft Kind – by Jess Harley
Gym crushes, gay panic, and the softest slow burn.
Jenny Collins (chronically anxious, freshly heartbroken) decides to fix her life one workout class at a time—until serene, stunning Elodie Lane turns “leg day” into full-body butterflies. It’s a tender, funny lesbian romcom about queer awakening, compression tops, and finding the courage to be loved. (Standalone in the Second Chances: A Lesbian Romance world.)
2. The Fiancée Farce – by Alexandria Bellefleur
Fake fiancée, real feelings, and one very inconvenient attraction.
Tansy needs to save her family’s bookstore. Gemma needs to convince her family she’s happily settled. What’s a little fake engagement between strangers—besides swoony chemistry, chaotic wedding planning, and laugh-out-loud banter?
3. Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date – by Ashley Herring Blake
Fake dating after a one-night stand gone spectacularly wrong.
Iris has sworn off love. Stevie just needs a plus-one to save face. Cue a charming, witty romp full of messy feelings, queer community, and genuine warmth. If you loved Delilah Green Doesn’t Care, this spinoff is even funnier.
4. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care – by Ashley Herring Blake
Small-town chaos with big sapphic energy.
Delilah swears she’s over her hometown. Then she gets roped into wedding photography, forced proximity, and a flirtation with her stepsister’s best friend. Sharp banter? Check. Found family feels? Double check. Laugh-out-loud moments? Absolutely.
5. For Her Consideration – by Amy Spalding
Emails, movie stars, and a Hollywood romcom with real heart.
Former screenwriter Nina Rice has sworn off the industry—and dating—until rising star Ari Fox emails her out of the blue. This one’s cozy, charming, and filled with witty, hopeful dialogue.
6. Mangos and Mistletoe – by Adriana Herrera
Christmas baking + rivals-to-lovers = pure sugary perfection.
A Dominican pastry chef and a Scottish baker team up for a holiday competition and discover the sweetest thing on the menu might be each other. Quick, steamy, and guaranteed to make you crave both romance and cake.
Final Thoughts
If 2025 is the year you fall in love with queer romantic comedies, these books have everything: fake dating, celebrity crushes, small-town charm, and banter so sharp it could double as a weapon.
Add them to your shelf, clear your weekend schedule, and prepare to laugh, swoon, and maybe ugly-cry (just a little).
Have a sapphic romcom I missed?
Drop it in the comments—I solemnly swear my TBR can handle it. (It can’t. But that’s the fun.)
