Hi, my name is Lorelei and I love men of all shapes and sizes! 😉 As a romance author, how could I not? I spend a lot of my time thinking about how to bring fictional men and women together in a way that melts your heart as well as your ereader. 

Whether they be big men, small men, tall men, short men, pretty men and scary-looking men. I have my preferences, but actually, I do appreciate them all. 

The thing is, most of the romance heroes out there fit a very particular mould. Whereas books about curvy women have taken off over the past few years (I should know, I’ve written a few!), the same cannot be said for cuddly, husky men. When I started this project, I could have named at most a half dozen titles, some of them my own, and that made me a little sad.

I know there are readers out there – much like myself – who are yearning to get their hands on books featuring men of a bigger, perhaps cuddlier variety. Big mountain men with calloused hands and hearts. Men who have grown fluffier around the middle over the years, just like we have. Men with insecurities and doubts that make them feel all the more real and endearing, but who won’t think twice to show their women that they can take charge when a chance!  

So I set out on a quest to find these books and list them here for your enjoyment and I hope that over time this will turn into a more collaborative project, with readers such as yourself sharing your favourite titles for the rest of us.

Let DadBodRomance.com become the virtual home of the larger than life book boyfriend!

 

What is Dad Bod Romance?

Dad bod romance celebrates male leads who are larger, softer, or a little rugged around the edges—heroes who aren’t chiseled or traditionally “perfect” but can be just as swoon-worthy, relatable, and irresistible as their gym-going counterparts. From protective providers and gruff alphas to sensitive cinnamon rolls, their stories spotlight love that thrives on heart, personality, and chemistry rather than just washboard abs. It’s a space for romance that embraces all shapes and sizes, highlighting imperfect, lovable men who sweep heroines off their feet in ways only a dad bod can. Plus, they tend to give the world’s best hugs.