In Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren ($13), Hazel Bradford and Josh Im are college friends who reconnect 10 years later and are determined to keep things strictly platonic no matter how much they like each other.
I love anything the duo behind Christina Lauren write, and this book stands out to me because of the AA protagonist. Josh is Korean-American, and the story includes tidbits about his family heritage as well as Korean traditions. This book strikes the perfect balance with both the dynamic between the characters (Hazel is quirky, while Josh is serious), as well as their sweet and steamy relationship. I'm also partial to stories that build a friendship between the characters first over time, so it feels more impactful when they finally get together.