There’s something special about lesbian love stories. The tension. The longing. The way one small moment can mean everything. And in a world that often erases queer love, finding sapphic romance novels that feel real? It’s like coming home.
Whether you're craving a slow burn, a messy breakup-make-up arc, or that soft “she touched my hand and I forgot how to breathe” energy — these books deliver.
Here are the best lesbian romance novels to read in 2025 and beyond:
💌 1. One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
Vibe: Time-travel, NYC, pancakes, subway love.
Why it’s iconic: August meets Jane on the Q train... and finds out she’s literally stuck in time. It's sapphic, magical, and full of queer joy.
💘 2. Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers
Vibe: Queer burnout meets accidental Vegas marriage.
Why we love it: Grace marries a woman she barely knows, then slowly unravels her heart. It's messy, healing, and very relatable.
🏳️🌈 3. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Vibe: Glamour, secrets, bisexual icons.
The tea: Evelyn’s true love story isn’t with any of her husbands—it’s with her. Deeply emotional and beautifully written.
🏠 4. Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
Vibe: Big queer energy + small-town chaos.
Why it slaps: Delilah returns home for a wedding and ends up falling for the bridesmaid. Witty, flirty, and full of found family feels.
☁️ 5. The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth
Vibe: Irish summer fling meets teen angst.
Why it’s cute: Saoirse doesn’t believe in love... until she does. A YA romance that’s fun, honest, and full of feels.
💐 6. Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
Vibe: Hollywood slow burn, workplace tension.
Why it works: A powerful producer and her assistant are totally not dating... until everyone thinks they are. So they start to wonder, too.
🥺 7. Ask the Passengers by A.S. King
Vibe: Philosophical, poetic, coming-of-age.
Why it’s special: Astrid sends her love into the sky because she can’t say it out loud—yet. For soft gays who like to cry at metaphors.
🛏️ 8. Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
Vibe: Victorian horror but make it sapphic.
Why it’s a classic: Before Dracula, there was Carmilla. A lesbian vampire. Enough said.
🔥 9. The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
Vibe: Thriller + queer love + bad b*tch energy.
Why it’s a must-read: Nora's ex and current girlfriend are stuck in a hostage situation with her. Intense, fast-paced, and unapologetically queer.
🌲 10. Beneath the Citadel by Destiny Soria
Vibe: Queer fantasy squad goals.
Why it’s underrated: Rebellion, magic, and a lesbian couple that actually survives. (Yes, we’re shocked too.)
🌈 Bonus: Coming Soon in 2025?
More authors are finally telling queer stories with joy, nuance, and no tragic endings. Keep your eyes on:
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