Diverseromance Stories

Beth King is a Christmas fanatic and Java Tea's most frequent customer. Casper Boutayeb is a Christmas grinch and Java Tea's best employee - and Beth's favourite barista. When he suddenly needs somewhere to stay for the holidays, Beth is more than happy to take him in, on one condition: he has to embrace the festive spirit.

Shanti Williams lives by lists, color-coded calendars, and zero surprises. Aidan Kang lives by impulse, inside jokes, and whatever song is stuck in his head. When Shanti's best friend's boyfriend-aka Shanti's high-school nemesis-needs a temporary place to stay, the apartment becomes a battleground of rules vs. red pen "amendments," grocery runs that feel suspiciously like dates, and 3 a.m. confessions that shouldn't feel this safe. As boxes get unpacked and old scars resurface, the line between chaos and home blurs in ways neither of them planned. ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

Tori Anderson's life shattered the night she found her fiancé in bed with her best friend. Broken and betrayed, the 26-year-old interior designer makes a radical choice: accept a full scholarship to a prestigious design program in Kyoto, Japan-and leave everything behind. But healing isn't as simple as running away. As the only Black woman in her cohort, Tori navigates hypervisibility, culture shock, and the weight of past trauma while learning the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi-finding beauty in imperfection. With the help of unexpected friends and the ancient art of kintsugi (golden repair), she begins to rebuild herself piece by fragile piece. Then she meets Ren-brilliant, beautiful, and utterly unavailable. A commitment-phobic architectural designer with his own hidden wounds, Ren has perfected the art of intimacy without connection. But when their late-night workshops and vulnerable conversations crack both their carefully constructed walls, neither can ignore what's growing between them. Can two broken people learn to trust again? Can gold fill the cracks between them? A story about survival, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to love after loss-Kintsugi is an achingly beautiful journey of a woman learning that healing isn't about becoming unbroken. It's about honoring the scars that made you whole. ©️ Relle H

What happens when a chance accident becomes the collision of two worlds? Amara Monroe is juggling graduate school and her mother's cleaning business, trying to keep her family afloat while her own dreams wait on the back burner. She's not looking for love-she's just trying to survive. Kit Wattanakul has built an empire from his family's culinary legacy, but success comes with expectations. A traditional relationship. A predetermined path. A life already mapped out. One fall afternoon in Atlanta, their worlds collide in the most unexpected way-and suddenly, everything changes. He can't stop thinking about her. She can't let herself fall for him. And the woman who was supposed to be his future is watching it all unfold. In a city where autumn leaves fall and hearts break, two people from different worlds must decide: play it safe, or risk everything for a love that was never supposed to happen? ©️ _RelleLebby_// R. L.

As Min-Hee sets out to witness the breathtaking bloom of the cherry blossoms, she is enveloped in a world of delicate pink petals and fragrant air. The trees stand majestically, their branches adorned with clusters that dance in the gentle breeze, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. Amidst this enchanting scenery, she encounters a mysterious stranger whose charm is as captivating as the blossoms themselves. Little does she know, he is a crown prince in disguise, hiding his true identity beneath an air of intrigue and carefully constructed normalcy. As they talk and share laughter beneath the blossoming trees, a beautiful connection begins to take root-mirroring the delicate petals above them. Each moment spent together is filled with warmth and wonder as their relationship unfurls like the cherry blossoms in spring, promising new beginnings and endless possibilities. But can love survive when secrets are revealed? And what happens when the man beneath the blossoms must return to his throne? © _RelleLebby_// R. L.

Seventeen-year-old Lia navigates high school with a sharp tongue and an even sharper mind-memorizing footsteps, decoding voices, and refusing to let her blindness define her. But when a heated rivalry with Brittany, the school's charismatic but guarded queen bee, twists into something deeper, Lia's world tilts on its axis. As their unexpected connection grows, so does the backlash-from Noah, Lia's childhood friend turned jealous bystander, and a school that loves labels more than truth. Between whispered rumors, brutal honesty, and fragile trust, Lia must ask: Can you truly love someone if you've never seen them? And does it matter, when their touch speaks louder than words? A fierce, radiant YA novel about rewriting the rules-of love, identity, and what it means to see someone for the first time.

When romance pops up by chance it always makes things messy. At Christmas time, unplanned dating leads to fun, frolics and actual pain.

Two people who couldn't be more different. One elevator, a dark and stormy night, and a magical, bourbon-laced fruitcake. What could go right?

Amira draws galaxies in her notebooks. Jae solves equations on his skin. Both end up in detention, two strangers orbiting the same quiet ache. What begins as a spark in silence turns into midnight texts, rooftops, rumors, and a kiss that nearly breaks the world. Between family pressure, whispered judgment, and dreams too big for small towns, they learn that infinity isn't numbers, it's courage, forgiveness, and the space between two beating hearts. A verse-novel told through poems, texts, and heartbeats. For readers who believe love can still sound like math, music, and faith colliding.

Highest Ranks: #64 in Government and #23 in Carcrash Sometimes you have to take a leap. Jump over that gaping hole of uncertainty. Or maybe get thrown into the hole. This hole represents the problems people are facing. A virus no one knows information about, yet everyone fears. People are told to carry on with their daily lives but many are dying. This virus has been there for years in history. It is the present. What can they do about the future? Protea's world is spinning as she is taken captive by the government, just when the world seems at its worst. Why? She has no idea. Chrys is just another medical student doing what he is told in a time of crisis. Who makes the decisions? No one knows, but it does not matter too much, right? They both get thrown into uncertainty. Trying to land safely, they have to hold onto each other (whether they want to or not). Maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel. Before Protea met Chrys, her only focus being; providing Adalina with a better future. Until Chrys met Protea, he was completely shut off to the dangers around him. But she opened his eyes to the many questions hanging loosely around: Why am I here? Who are the good guys? Is it really just a virus? Who can we trust? What haven't they told us?

Imani Brooks has always believed that life should come with background music, perfect lighting, and a swoon-worthy ending. As a young playwright obsessed with classic rom-coms, she's tired of waiting for her story to start, so she decides to write it herself. Her plan? Turn real life into the perfect romantic comedy. Her problem? The "leading man" she casts: Oliver Hayes, her dry, red-haired British classmate has zero interest in playing pretend. But when Imani's carefully plotted love story starts to spiral off-script, she discovers that real chemistry can't be planned, real heartbreak can't be edited out, and sometimes, the best love stories are the ones that refuse to follow the script.

Two men. One choice. Zero regrets. Nhu Hoang's tired of putting her needs second to everyone. When her boyfriend reveals he's still not going public about their relationship after nearly two years, she's blindsided. She deserves better, but it's hard letting go. Jack can't win. Destined to stand in his father's shadow and continue the Smith's political legacy, he doesn't trust himself to do anything that could lead to disapproval. He hates hurting Nhu, but losing his father's favor would destroy him. Eoghan Kelly knows what he wants, and he came from Ireland to California to get it. Winning the internship isn't a surprise, but falling for the enigmatic barista with her stack of law books is. When Eoghan learns Nhu's not completely over her ex, things get complicated. When he finds out her ex is his cousin, Jack, things get messy. Only one of them can be with Nhu. Will she make the right choice? (Luck of the Irish is the third story in the Holiday Heartbeats series by Atina Atwood. Each book can be read as a standalone.)

A K drama novel. When Jun Ho tries to say hello to a beautiful stranger on the Seoul subway, he doesn't expect it to take twelve attempts... When engineer Jun Ho meets English teacher Shana on the subway, he knows she's the one. There's just one problem: his mother. Hye Jin has already chosen Jun Ho's bride-the perfect Korean match, Ji Yeon. But Jun Ho doesn't love her. He loves Shana. So he does the unthinkable: he marries Shana in secret. Now he has to tell his family. His company. The woman his mother chose. Can their love survive when two worlds collide? A clean Korean romance for fans of K-dramas and love that conquers all. Perfect for fans of Crash Landing On You, What's Wrong With Secretary Kim, and Business Proposal. What to expect: Clean romance - no mature content Family drama - but not overbearing! Slow burn, cute moments, aegyo, and kilig guaranteed - however you like to say it Korean culture & tradition Happy ending No filler chapters! Hate those! Readers say: "This should be a K-drama!'" Listen to the OST on Spotify, Apple Music, or YouTube Music for ambience. HIGHEST RANKINGS #1 Korea on 12-19-2025 of 15,200 stories! #1 Korean Drama 12-19-2025 #1 Diverse Romance #1 Latinx #2 Seoul 11-17-2025 Trigger Warnings: mention of murder/domestic violence, but no depiction. Started 10-8-2025 Completed 12-13-2025

Discover the beauty of love, self-acceptance, and unexpected connections in Curves and Connections, a heartfelt anthology of AMBW (Asian Male, Black Woman) short stories celebrating plus-size heroines. In this collection, bold, confident, and curvaceous women navigate the ups and downs of romance, finding deep connections with the men who see their beauty inside and out. From chance encounters that spark undeniable chemistry to second chances at love that redefine happiness, each story explores the power of love to overcome insecurities, break cultural barriers, and embrace individuality. Curves and Connections isn't just about romance; it's about discovering the strength in vulnerability, the joy in being unapologetically yourself, and the magic that happens when two hearts collide despite the odds. This anthology is for anyone who believes that love is as boundless as it is beautiful. Curl up and get ready to fall in love-because every curve tells a story, and every connection is unforgettable. 💕💕💕 Thank you all so much for your incredible support! Unfortunately, it has come to my attention that someone is plagiarizing my stories and posting them on other apps. If you come across any of these instances, please report them immediately. I want to clarify that I would never charge for these stories-they are something I genuinely enjoy sharing with you all for free 🫶🏾.