romance books with asian protagonists

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

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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 Didn’t, #1
  • The Marquis Who Mustn’t, #2
  • The Earl Who Isn’t, #3

Courtney has also written contemporary romance with Asian protagonists: Cyclone series

  • Trade Me,#1
  • Hold Me, #2

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Thank you for this, Catherine!

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My pleasure

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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!!

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If you’re taking add ins: The If Shakespeare was an auntie series by NIsha Sharma is pretty great. 😊

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Yes!

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Adding everything to my TBR

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