As the romance genre has increased in popularity so have the attempts to ban it, often due to LGBTQIA+ themes or explicate content. Decreasing the stigma around sex and show casing both good and bad romantic and sexual scenarios is essential in helping people (especially women) navigate their lives and get the information they needs. So, whether you're a romance fanatic or spicy scenes aren't really your thing, here is a list of banned or challenged romance books. Recs welcome