A Love Letter to Sapphic Romance Novels

Dear Sapphic Romance Novels,

You’re my ultimate guilty pleasure. Except there’s no guilt—just pleasure. You’ve been my partner-in-crime on long nights, rainy afternoons, and moments when the world felt a little too much.

While some people dismiss you as “niche,” I know better. You’re unapologetically queer, endlessly entertaining, and, honestly, hotter than most people can handle.

Thank You for the Age Gaps and Toaster Ovens

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the age gaps—where confident, slightly jaded older women find themselves utterly undone by younger, feisty love interests. The banter. The tension. The moments of “Oh no, what have I done?” (Spoiler: fallen in love. You’ve fallen in love.)

And who could forget the toaster ovens? That glorious, life-changing realization of “Oh… I’m very gay.” There’s always blushing, there’s usually denial, and there’s a 100% chance of swooning.

Why Sapphic Romance Novels Matter

Sapphic romance novels make love feel big. Epic. Cinematic. They remind us that two women falling in love is the main event, not a subplot.

You give us longing glances, slow burns (oh, the sweet torture), and characters who leap into the unknown—because love is worth it.

Representation We Deserve

For too long, sapphic stories were dominated by tragedy. But now, you’re rewriting the narrative.

We finally have stories with happy endings, love that feels meaningful, and representation that is real, messy, and beautiful.

You’re here to show that women loving women isn’t just possible—it’s something worth celebrating.

Why We Love You

You bring us meet-cutes, forbidden romances, second chances, and rivalries that turn into something… spicy.

You understand the thrill of finding home in someone else, and you make that journey unforgettable.

To the Naysayers

When someone dares to mock sapphic romance novels, I just laugh. Because they’ll never know the sheer joy of a slow-burn kiss, an unexpected love confession, or a snowed-in cabin with only one bed.

They say, “It’s too niche.” I say, “More for me.”

This Valentine’s Day, Let’s Celebrate You

Here’s to the longing, the passion, and the happily-ever-afters. Here’s to sapphic romance novels, the books that make us feel seen, validated, and endlessly entertained.

With love (and an overly ambitious TBR),
Harper Bliss

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜