Disability Romance Novels by Disabled Romance Authors
A note on this list: All authors featured here have publicly disclosed that they live with a disability, chronic illness, neurodivergent condition, or mental health condition. We've focused on the representation in their books rather than their personal medical information.
On identity & terminology: Not everyone with these conditions identifies as "disabled"—and that's completely valid. Some people with chronic illness, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions use other terms or no label at all. This list uses "disability" as an umbrella term for convenience, while respecting that identity is personal.
🔥 Closed door
🔥🔥 Some steam
🔥🔥🔥 Steamy
🔥🔥🔥🔥 Very steamy
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Explicit
Chronic Illness Rep
Wheelchair & Mobility Aid Rep
Amputee & Prosthetic Rep
Blind & Vision Loss Rep
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Rep
PTSD & Mental Health Rep
OCD & Anxiety Rep
Autism & Neurodivergent Rep
Why "Incomplete"?
Not every disabled author discloses publicly. Authors acquire disabilities. Diagnoses change. Some are open on social media but not in author bios.
This list focuses on romance authors who have publicly shared that they live with disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions—and who write characters with similar experiences.
Who's missing? Definitely people. If you're a disabled romance author (or know one), I'd love to hear about it.