Plus Size Player by Danielle Allen
Spicier than expected—and I was absolutely here for it!
This book? Whew. It brought the heat, the heart, and the hell yes plus-size rep I’m always searching for. And the audiobook? PERFECTION. Narrated by the queen herself, Wesleigh Siobhan, who once again delivers with incredible depth, emotion, and pure charisma. She is the moment—your ears are in for a treat.
Read it for:
- Black romance excellence
- Boss/employee tension
- Stellar plus-size representation
- Spice that delivers
- A confident influencer/model FMC
- Close proximity deliciousness
Nina Ford is that girl. A plus-size model with a thriving career, a rotating roster of lovers, and zero desire to be boxed in—by jobs, relationships, or expectations. She’s bold, fierce, and fully in control of her story. Watching her navigate life and love on her terms? Empowering as hell.
At first, the story tosses us into Nina’s world of casual hookups and multiple men, and I wasn’t quite sure where things were heading—but then came Russell Long. And friends, that man came correct. He listens. He supports. He shows up. He’s sexy, emotionally intelligent, and just the right kind of steady Nina didn’t know she needed. Once these two lock in? GAME. ON.
Danielle Allen doesn’t just write spice (though let’s be clear—the spice is SPICING). She writes characters with depth, communication, and chemistry that crackles. Nina and Russell fit in a way that makes you root for their HEA from the moment their walls come down.
And let’s talk visuals—that cover? Stunning. Bold. Black romance front and center. Just how we like it.
If you’re craving a summer read that’s hot, heartfelt, and full of Black joy, Plus Size Player needs to be at the top of your TBR. And if you’re an audiobook listener? Turn the volume way down if you’re in public—you’ve been warned.
