Recs if you like The Kiss Quotient...

a collection of autistic coded characters in fiction [ recommendations welcome! ]

Romance novels and stories with substantial romantic subplots where at least one lead is explicitly neurodivergent. Every title is either own voices, has a character whose neurodivergence is confirmed within the text or by the author. This collection celebrates love across the full spectrum of neurological diversity, including Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's, Hoarding Disorder, PTSD, and more. Recommendations are always welcome!

in honor of disability pride month, here is a series on the colours of the flag! the fourth colour on the flag is yellow/gold, which represents the disabilities on the neurodivergent spectrum, cognitive and intellectual disabilities. examples of these are ADHD, autism, tourettes, dyspraxia, dyslexia, OCD, down syndrome, epilepsy and way more. books within this list will be fiction and non-fiction. as always, feel free to recommend books which you feel should be added to this list.

This handpicked list brings back the heart-fluttering nostalgia of early-2000s rom-coms-think flirty banter, iconic soundtracks, and heroines with way too much emotional labor but perfect hair. Whether you're nursing a breakup, dodging one, or just craving a little lighthearted love, these movies will deliver serotonin, drama, and maybe even hope. You want that "why don't guys do grand gestures anymore?" energy? This list's got you.

This collection of romance books features characters with either physical or mental disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and more.

Adult books written by autistic authors that include autistic characters, usually as the protagonists of the story. You know they'll get the representation right!

| 2026 | verity: october 2 sense & sensibility: october 16 sunrise on the reaping: november 20 dune messiah: december 18

| 2027 | children of blood & bone: january 15 the nightingale: february 12 beach read: may 7

| 2028 | cinder: november 3

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

why shouldn’t we be able to imagine disabled people in space, in love, solving mysteries, or on the lam?

genre fiction (SFF, romance, mystery, thriller, etc.) with disabled characters or themes, written by disabled authors.

Romance books which just make you feel good while reading them. They have a happy end and good vibes overall. Maybe you enjoy reading them during the summer or when you need a little something to take your mind of things. They don't have very dark topic, though they don't have to be without a little conflict to keep you entertained. Feel free to comment so I can add more recommendations!

books written by disabled authors

Middle grade, YA and Adult fictional books with canon autistic main characters

Ah yes, this ol' issue that has plagued librarians and bookstore clerks for decades.

And sometimes you find the right book, but... can you even call that shade blue?

Book with main characters that are disabled. Both physical and mental included. Eg chronic/terminal illness, physical disabilities, mental illness, neurodivergance, addiction, injury and injury recovery, symptoms causing health issues etc. Doesn't have to be a diagnosed condition. Not necessarily by authors with shared experiences. Books any be any genre. Added only 1st book of series unless there are different characters.

Feel free to leave suggestions in the comments! No "magic cure" books.

Women are unrepresented in STEM. Based on the numbers from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, women account for only 29.3% of STEM federal workers.

This is a small, very niche, list of romance novels that feature women in male dominated fields! Please share any other romance novels featuring women in a STEM field, I would be honored to add them to the list!

#womeninSTEM #fuckthepatriarchy

Fiction reads featuring characters with disabilities, physical and/or mental health both included.

Recommendations welcome!

There's nothing I love more than some silly reason for one character to need dating lessons (or spicy ones!)

if a safeword is established, i want to see it get used and i want the angst and the comfort and the negotiation!

aka. books in which a character uses their safeword

(may also include books with the partner noticing discomfort and stopping without explicit safeword usage)

canon and coded autistic characters

I'm on a quest to find adult romance books that feature Asian protagonists. Placing all my findings here :)