romance books with asian protagonists
I'm on a quest to find adult romance books that feature Asian protagonists. Placing all my findings here :)
created by atlas057
last updated November, 2025
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There are some Asian protagonists in historical romance as well.
Jeannie Lin The Pingkang Li Mysteries (romantic suspense)
- The Lotus Palace, #1
- The Jade Temptress, #2
- The Hidden Moon, #3
- Red Blossom in Snow, #4
- plus several novellas
The Tang Dynasty series
- Butterfly Swords, #1
- The Dragon and the Pearl, #2
- My Fair Concubine, #3
- plus novellas & 2 more novels in a sub/spinoff series
The Gunpowder Chronicles (steampunk)
- Gunpowder Alchemy, #1
- Clockwork Samurai, #2
- The Rebellion Engines, #3
- plus novellas
Courtney Milan Wedgeford Trials series
- The Duke Who Didnât, #1
- The Marquis Who Mustnât, #2
- The Earl Who Isnât, #3
Courtney has also written contemporary romance with Asian protagonists: Cyclone series
- Trade Me,#1
- Hold Me, #2
Thank you so much! This list specifically for contemporary romance but when I get around to making more specific lists I will be adding these!!
If youâre taking add ins: The If Shakespeare was an auntie series by NIsha Sharma is pretty great. đ
Yes!
Adding everything to my TBR
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