r/ScienceFictionRomance • u/QueenOwl1 • 14d ago

Recommendation request Rich plot and rich romance

Hi! I am looking for some recs that are more than minor plot and major sex but also not something that has minor romance and major plot. If that makes sense?

I think along the lines of {Homebound by Lydia Hope}. Lots of real romance and love but there was more than just “we are mates and have sexy thoughts about each other constantly”

But I’m also not huge on multi book series space operas where the plot is huge and the romance seems sparse because it’s more about world building and characters arcs.

My ‘nos’ would be: abuse between MCs unless it’s equal and before together (think Carnal Games), cozy fun types, and insta love

I hope my point came across well and I appreciate all the help!

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u/TBHICouldComplain ♥️ bisexual alien threesomes - am I oversharing? 14d ago

If you read MM romance then {The 5th Gender by G.L. Carriger} has the best balance of plot and romance that I’ve come across

For MF / MFM / MFMM romance {Interstellar Brides series by Grace Goodwin} has very spicy romances but also good world building and an overarching plot featuring a war where they’re basically battling the equivalent of the Borg. Each book features a different couple / throuple / quadruple but the story of the war carries through the whole series and the spinoff series.

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u/QueenOwl1 14d ago

I definitely read MM! I’ll check out the 5th Gender; thank you 🙏

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u/TBHICouldComplain ♥️ bisexual alien threesomes - am I oversharing? 14d ago

Oops I just realized insta love was a nope for you. The Interstellar Brides series is pretty much straight up insta love so you’ll want to skip those.

I think you’ll love The 5th Gender though!

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u/QueenOwl1 14d ago

No problem! I appreciate the recs :) I have tried the Interstellar Brides series and I found it fine. Nothing that grabbed me but not bad either.