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What’s better than one bisexual character in a romance novel? Two bisexuals falling in love with each other in a romance romance novel, of course. That should go without saying. It’s not as unusual as you might think, either. I actually had a hard time narrowing down this list. Bi4Bi romance books where one bisexual person falls for another bisexual person are the epitome of bisexuality in all its glory. A bi4bi romance could feature a woman falling for a man, a woman falling for another woman, a man falling for a man, a man or woman or nonbinary person falling for a man or woman or nonbinary person–you get it. There’s basically no limit to the possibilities here. It’s like relationship roulette, except it’s all bisexuals all the time and everybody lives and nobody dies.
To be clear, I’m not necessarily distinguishing between bisexual and pansexual characters, here, as some character’s preferred label may not even be specified. For the purposes of this list, bi+ encompasses anybody who is attracted to people of multiple genders. People often emphasize slight differences between the two labels, and that’s fine. It’s everyone’s right to pick whichever label feels most comfortable and appropriate for whatever reason. However, personally, I find the difference in labels more a difference in terminology than a difference in definition. Bisexuality is usually defined as being attracted to people of two or more genders. Pansexuality is described as being attracted to people regardless of gender. Like I said, some slight nuances between the two, absolutely, but for the most part, the same. We’re going with the spirit of the law, not the letter here. So for all my pan peeps out there, this one is for you, too.
Young Adult
I’ll Be the One by Lyla Lee
No one believes a fat girl can be a famous dancer, but Skye is ready to prove everyone wrong by becoming a K-Pop idol. A new televised K-Pop competition is the perfect chance to make her dreams come true and stick it to all her haters at the same time. Too bad the judges are just as fatphobic as everyone else. They think Skye’s more fit to be a singer than a dancer. But Skye isn’t about to let that stop her. She’s a singer and a dancer, and alongside a fellow competitor she’s crushing on, she’s ready to prove it to the world.
I’ll Be the One is pure adorableness. It’s one of the first bi4bi romance books I ever remember reading, and I love it with all my heart.
Love Points to You by Alice Lin
Lynda Fan dreams of attending the Rhode Island School of Design. She has the talent to get in, but her parents are more interested in paying for her stepsister’s violin lessons than tuition to art school. Then Angela Wu, rich, arrogant, and oh-so-popular, offers her a chance to design the characters for the dating sim game she’s creating. It could be exactly the opportunity Lynda needs to make art school a reality. One problem: Lynda isn’t exactly a romantic. That shouldn’t matter if she just focuses on character design; but the more she gets to know Angela, the more romance begins to seem like a real possibility.
When It All Syncs Up by Maya Ameyaw
A Black ballet dancer who dreams of joining a prestigious dance company changes track when she’s rejected from yet another program for not looking the part. Going to art school to study dance seems like the next best thing, especially since it will put her in the same school as her best friend. Except racism and bullying are just as alive here as any of her auditions. To make matters worse, Neil is more distant from her than ever. Can she find a way to not only survive but thrive in this program, even while making space for her best friend and a new romance in her life? Full disclosure: Maya Ameyaw and I are currently represented by the same literary agent.
Right Where I Left You by Julian Winters
Isaac has the a plan for the perfect last summer with his best friend Diego before college: attend his first ever Teen Pride and snag tickets to Legend Con. But when his old crush shows up, distracting him on the day tickets go on sale, that plan goes sideways. To make up for lost time, Isaac is left hanging out with Diego and his gamer friends instead. It’s not as bad as Isaac thought it would be, actually, until Diego finds out why Isaac wasn’t able to get them tickets to Legend Con. Now, his best friend will barely speak to him. But is it really just about a comic convention?
Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan
Fallon and Chloe were best friends once. But that was before they hooked up and Chloe left for college. Now, after a series of misunderstandings, they’re not even talking. That’s going to make things a bit tricky now that Chloe’s back home for the summer, especially since their moms run an ice cream truck together—an ice cream truck where Chloe and Fallon both work. With their moms pursuing a big business opportunity, it’s up to the girls to work a series of food truck festivals across the country. Alone for the first time in a year, will they be able to face all the mutual feelings and misunderstandings? Or will their relationship melt away for good?
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Adult
Dream On, Ramona Riley by Ashley Herring Blake
Years ago, two 13-year-olds shared their first kiss under fireworks in Clover Lake. Then Dylan went back to her messy Hollywood life with her rockstar parents, and Ramona gave up her dreams of costume design to help raise her baby sister. But now Dylan’s back to shoot a movie in Clover Lake, filming in the very diner where Ramona works. Only she doesn’t recognize Ramona. The very obvious sparks flying between them might be enough to start something new regardless, but can they make a romance work amidst all the secrets and messiness of their lives?
I’ll drop everything to read an Ashley Herring Blake book, so trust me when I say Dream On, Ramona Riley is a bi4bi romance book you should definitely read.
A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria
Former friends Gabe and Michelle are reunited when Mich is brought on to lead the marketing campaign for the new NYC location of Gabe’s hit celebrity gym. But things between them didn’t exactly end on a straightforward note. After all, Gabe disappeared without a word, leaving Michelle reluctant to believe in the idea of happily ever afters. Now, all those old feelings are rushing right back to the surface. Can all that steaminess lead to a real relationship when Michelle can’t be sure Gabe won’t turn his back on her again?
Xeni by Rebekah Weatherspoon
Xeni knows there’s bound to be drama when she comes to deal with her late aunt’s estate. After all, the feud between Xeni’s mom and her sisters is legendary in R&B circles. What she doesn’t expect is for her aunt’s generous bequeathment to come with a condition: Xeni has to get married. Not only that, her aunt had one specific man in mind. Xeni has to admit that the Scotsman who showed up at her aunt’s funeral is easy on the eyes–but is an ultimatum from her aunt really a good enough reason to marry him? Mason seems to think so. Now, if they can just figure out some way to make this wacky scheme work.
A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone
When Bee Hobbes gets a role in a squeaky-clean Christmas movie, she knows she’ll have to keep her not-so-family-friendly alter ego as an adult film star a very big secret. Unfortunately, her new co-star and ex-boy band member Nolan Shaw, knows exactly who she is. In fact, he’s a fan. For Bee, that feeling is very much mutual. Can these two naughty actors play nice in front of the cameras while hiding a steamy affair behind the scenes?
Truly the steamiest Christmas romance I’ve ever read. This book is headed straight for the naughty list in the best way.
Truly Madly Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur
A romance novelist and a divorce lawyer team up to host a dating advice podcast in this steamy rom-com from the author of The Fiancé Farce and Written in the Stars. Truly Livingston’s faith in love has recently been shaken. Her parents are getting a divorce and she walked in on her fiancé cheating on her. Colin McCory isn’t just disillusioned with love; he’s a complete cynic. Maybe Truly should’ve expected as much from a divorce lawyer, but when they sit down to record the first episode of their new podcast, Truly knows she can’t listen to another word coming out of his mouth. She’s determined never to see him again, but then Colin begs for a second chance. Truly has to admit: it’s hot. Not only that, they have more in common than she realized. But is their mutual attraction enough to turn a cynic into a true believer when it comes to love?
Sorry Bro by Taleen Voskuni
After turning down a proposal from her boyfriend, Nar’s mother takes it upon herself to find a good Armenian man for her daughter to settle down with. Nar finally agrees to attend Explore Armenia, a series of cultural events taking place over the next month in San Francisco, but she’s not necessarily looking to find another man just yet. In fact, it’s not a man who catches her eye at all; it’s a woman named Erebuni. Erebuni is as immersed in Armenian culture as Nar isn’t, and as they spend time at the events together, Nar begins to find real joy in all things Armenian. But while Nar is becoming more comfortable with her Armenian identity, she’s still not as secure in her identity as a bisexual woman. But Erubini might be reason enough to come out as Armenian, bisexual, and proudly herself.
Homegrown Magic by Jamie Pacton and Rebecca Podos
Former childhood friends—and crushes—reunited in this cozy queer romantic fantasy novel about a garden witch and the wealthy heir to a banking family who runs away from home to join her. Yael is tired of the predetermined life their family has laid out for them. They want adventure. Margot just want’s to keep her family’s floundering magical remedies business afloat. When Yael comes galloping full speed back into her life—literally—Margot is all too happy for some extra help in the greenhouse. But can this new arrangement withstand the force of their feelings and a family determined to see their heir returned home at any cost?
Thrill of the Chase by Kathryn Nolan (July 25)
A New York journalist determined to get the scoop of a lifetime follows a lead that takes her on a treasure hunt in the New Mexico desert. But it’s a mysterious rival blocking her way that might just be hiding the biggest story of all in this thrill-seeking new rom-com.
Huge shoutout to Aster (Lavender Books) over on Medium whose list about upcoming 2025 queer books was immensely helpful in determining which forthcoming books feature Bi4Bi stories. Reads Rainbow was another great resource. You should definitely check both of them out for more recommendations of great queer books.
If you just want more bisexuals in your romance reading, though, Book Riot already has you covered: