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Messy reality TV chat turns into a smart, warm conversation about disability representation in romance. Laura and Becky from Buzzing About Romance share go-to authors, tropes, and why authentic, own-voices rep matters.
In this episode, we talk about how disability and mental health are portrayed on the page (beyond “love cures all”), the rise of neurodivergent heroines and heroes, chronic illness storylines, mobility device users, and thoughtful depictions of PTSD, OCD, dyslexia, Menière’s disease, and more—plus a stack of recs across indie and trad romance. Perfect for readers building an inclusive, feel-good TBR.
Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Limb difference rep | Audio ✅
Next of Kin by Hannah Bonam-Young — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Found family | Audio ✅
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Autism rep | Audio ✅
Knitting in the City/Green Valley (selected titles) by Penny Reid — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Neurodivergent rep
Lizzie Blake’s Best Mistake by Mazey Eddings — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Mental health & neurodivergent rep
Unsteady by Peyton Corinne — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Vertigo/Menière’s & hearing loss | Audio ✅
Unloved by Peyton Corinne — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Dyslexia rep | Audio ✅
Inscrutable Mr. Yang by Lindo Forbes — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Social anxiety rep
Holding (St. Louis Hockey) by Alexandria House — Buy on Amazon | Sports Romance | Bipolar rep | Audio ✅
Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Anxiety & depression rep | Audio ✅
My True Love by Melissa Foster — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Amputee + PTSD rep | Audio ✅
Knot My Type by Evie Mitchell — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | Wheelchair user rep | Audio ✅
The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle — Buy on Amazon | Contemporary Romance | C-PTSD rep | Audio ✅
⏱️ Time Stamps (Topics)
[00:00] – Welcome + intro to Becky & Buzzing About Romance
[01:00] – Nicknames, Bravo chat, Vanderpump & Below Deck detour
[08:00] – Today’s focus: disability rep...
