Best Disability Romance Books to Read in 2025
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One of the most beautiful things about romance is how it reflects real life—messy, complicated, and full of love in all its forms. In a recent episode of the What to Read Next Podcast, I chatted with Becky from Buzzing About Romance about disability representation in romance novels. From mental health rep to chronic illness to neurodivergence, romance authors are weaving authentic stories that remind us love is about acceptance, not “fixing” someone.
If you’re looking for romances that showcase disability rep with authenticity and heart, here are some standout authors and books to check out.
Listen to the Podcast Episode
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young
In Out on a Limb, Hannah Bonam-Young draws on her own experiences with limb difference to create a heartfelt and tender love story. This novel is all about acceptance, vulnerability, and finding someone who loves every part of you—without asking you to change.
Why You’ll Love It: Perfect for readers who want own voices representation and a romance that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter
This small-town romance blends bingo nights, delicious tension, and characters living with anxiety and depression. Jodie Slaughter beautifully balances fun and swoony moments with the realities of mental health.
Why You’ll Love It: If you love grumpy/sunshine vibes and want to see anxiety represented with nuance, this one belongs on your list.
Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell
Evie Mitchell’s Knot My Type features a wheelchair-using heroine who co-hosts a sex-positive podcast. This story is fun, flirty, and affirming, showing that disabled characters deserve messy, joyful, and spicy romances too.
Why You’ll Love It: Great if you’re craving banter, heat, and inclusive romance that doesn’t shy away from real-life challenges.
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
This modern romance classic features Stella, a heroine on the autism spectrum, who hires an escort to help her navigate intimacy. What unfolds is an unforgettable love story full of warmth, self-discovery, and vulnerability.
Why You’ll Love It: If you enjoy fake dating with a twist, this book will sweep you away while offering groundbreaking representation.
My True Love by Melissa Foster
Melissa Foster’s romance features a hero who is an amputee and veteran living with PTSD. With sensitivity readers and careful research behind it, this story captures the everyday realities of navigating life and love with disability.
Why You’ll Love It: For fans of emotional, heartfelt romance that explores resilience, healing, and finding joy again.
More Authors to Explore
If you’re ready to dive deeper into disability representation in romance, here are more authors to keep on your radar:
- Mariah Ankenman – Own voices rep for OCD and chronic illness
- Melissa Whitney – Writes romances featuring sight impairment
- Mazey Eddings – Neurodivergent representation with care and authenticity
- Peyton Corinne – Stories that include dyslexia and inner ear disorders
- Alexandria House – Emotional romances, including mental health rep like bipolar disorder
Watch our Author Interview with Mazey Eddings
Final Thoughts
Disability rep in romance is not about magical “cures.” It’s about acceptance, joy, and love exactly as you are. These authors are giving us characters whose journeys remind us that being loved doesn’t mean being fixed—it means being seen.
Have you read any of these romances? Or do you have favorites we should add to our next list? Share your recs in the comments—we’d love to hear them!
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