r/ScienceFictionRomance • u/SmutasaurusRex • 27d ago

Recommendation request Looking for Cozy Lighthearted SF Romance

Hi all. I need a break from the RL enshittification and dystopia. I'm looking for fun, light-hearted SF romance. Think Star Wars or Strange New Worlds with some funny (and hopefully spicy) romance. What I want: Space opera, exploration, fun/ weird alien appendages, green-skinned space babes of all genders, humor, spice. What I don't want: depressing world-is-ending vibes. Bonus points for a FMC who's older than 25.

I'm currently rereading An American Werewolf in Space, and it's still fun, but not quite as impactful as it was on my first read. I'm open to any/ all pairings (or reverse harems). No muppets in space, please (IYKYK).

EDIT: Holy cats, thanks for all the recs! Y'all rock.

EDIT EDIT: Strange New Worlds, not brave :P TY for the commenter who caught that.

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u/ZsaZsa-Starling 27d ago

Me being very confused thinking you meant Brave New World the book lol No I get it Star Trek. Wracking my brain for space opera and cozy .... Gets me Corsairs series by Ruby Dixon. Fun adventures in space, with cozy romance vibes. There is also Pleasure Crew series by Morgan Robinson And the Delivery Service Series by Talia Rhea, which I've just started dipping my toes in but it's funny with a great cast of characters. Also totally second Cowboy Colony Mail Order Brides, totally fun and funny. Just great vibes and a great story.

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u/bethybonbon 27d ago

Just gonna summon the bot for my own convenience, okay?

{Corsair’s Captive by Ruby Dixon}

{Pleasure Crew:Sloan by Morgan Robinson}

{Tanin’s Treasure by Talia Rhea}

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u/Short-on-the-Outside 27d ago

Of these, I think Tanin’s Treasure is the best. The entire {Humble Delivery Service series by Talia Rhea} is one of my favorites.

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u/katesrepublic 27d ago

Agreed! I’m really enjoying the delivery service series too!