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Check out these new Black Romance releases from August 18th-24th.
Overdue Feelings by A. Blossom
Some feelings hit harder when two men pull them out of you.
Creek Delaney, the school librarian at Sweet Pea Academy, has buried all her past heartbreak and is focused on keeping her students safe, her heart guarded, and her relationship with Zae, her childhood best friend turned lover, steady. But when Ares Knight, the boy who broke both their hearts in exchange for success, returns as the new school nurse, old wounds are opened.
Isaiah “Zae” Bishop has always known he’d do anything for Creek. Even if that includes making room for the only other man who’s ever had her heart. Torn between the past and the present, friendship and betrayal, these three have a second chance at the kind of love they were too young and too afraid to claim the first time.
Love is always complicated. But this time, it’s tangled in overdue feelings.
Breaking the Rules: A Los Oceania Love Story by Aubree Pynn
Rule number one: do these men how they do you.
That was the rule Savanhi put into place after love and loyalty shattered or at least what she thought was love and loyalty. A rule she was hellbent on upholding until she crossed paths with Noble Paulson, Jr. Captivating and assuring, Savanhi dived into the depths of him, just for a night and a mutual agreement – no vested interest.
If Noble knows anything about rules, they’re made to be broken. His return home was ushered in by several uncertainties. However, there was one constant – he needed to be back in Savanhi’s space.
Taking every opportunity available to be in her space, he finds more than what he was looking for and everything he needed. The issue – convincing Savanhi that he is equipped to be everything she needs and then some.
Follow their journey in Breaking the Rules.
Rounds: Love In Scrubs by Monica Walters
Being a doctor is Glover Israel’s passion. He tends to his patients like they are his children and takes pride in providing excellent care. He doesn’t have a good reputation among hospital staff, because he requires the same level of service from them toward his patients as well. Having to financially take care of his paraplegic father leaves little time for much of anything outside of work. The only things he can seem to find time for are carnal pleasures. He’s not looking for a relationship or anything close to love. So, he makes his rounds through potential candidates at will . . . until he literally bumps into Delaney Boutté.
Loving the wrong man can be hard to overcome emotionally. Delaney Boutté learns that lesson the hard way. When her relationship starts to fizzle and she finds out about her boyfriend’s philandering ways, she chooses to get even. Doctor Glover Israel seems to be the perfect candidate, since he has the reputation of being the womanizer of St. Ambrose Memorial Hospital. She knows he’s attracted to her, and physically, she’s attracted to him too, but she knows her heart isn’t ready for anything more than the carnal pleasures he’s known for indulging in.
Through their interactions at the hospital, the two quickly realize that there is more to their attraction than the physical aspect of it. Glover has nothing to lose by going for it, but Delaney feels her heart can’t withstand any more disappointment or heartbreak. Can the man that has avoided his feelings for so long convince the woman of his dreams that he’s ready for something real, or will she leave him to the proverbial streets from whence he came?
Dear Kane: A Sweet Second Chance Vacation Romance (The Getaway Package) by Amara Jones
This is what happens after a bottle of wine at 2 AM…
Kane—
I’m sitting on the balcony of our old room at The Palms at Sunset, watching the moon glint off the water, right in front of the shore where you kissed me and told me you would love me forever. You probably think I’m crazy for being here, and you’re probably right. I told myself I came for a concert, but I think we both know that’s not the whole truth.
I’ve been thinking about us a lot lately. About what we had, what we lost, what I threw away because I was too proud and too scared to keep trying. I know it’s been three years, and I know you’ve probably moved on, but I needed to tell you that not a day goes by that I don’t wonder what would have happened if we’d fought harder for each other instead of just giving up.
I miss you, Kane. I miss us. I miss the way you used to look at the ocean like you were reading a love letter. I miss falling asleep to the sound of your breathing and waking up knowing that whatever the day threw at us, we’d face it together.
For those who love cheesy romances with lots of feels, and a happily ever after.
A Promise of Forever by Sheryl Lister
Terri Rhodes loves her husband—when he’s actually present. Their whirlwind marriage was a steamy fairy tale for about a year. They moved to Firefly Lake, made amazing friends . . . but over time, Jon’s legal practice and Terri’s work as an ER nurse have turned them into ships passing in the night. What she wouldn’t give to connect with Jon the way they used to before the long hours and unexpected tragedy broke both their hearts.
Jon can’t stand to see his beautiful wife in pain—or talk about his own. He couldn’t admit there was a problem until Terri got his attention in the worst way: by walking out. Jon will do anything to get her back, like leaning on their new friends in the Supper Club and taking her on dates that prove their chemistry is as hot as ever. He has to believe it’s not too late to prove to the woman he loves that his heart and ears are open. And that no matter what, he’s not giving up.
Everything We Shouldn’t Be by Dashia Renee Williams
Devyn Davis is successful as the founder of The Locker Room, a sporting goods store in Pennsylvania that she and her best friend built from the ground up. Her relationship with top real estate agent, Grant Higdon, used to be nothing short of ideal, adding to her success.
However lately, she and Grant don’t see eye to eye. After a heated argument, Devyn makes a quick decision to drive five hours back to her hometown in the middle of the night to gain some type of clarity.
With no plan of what’s next, Devyn stays near Damien, her older brother who is a perfect mix of protective and big-softy.
Enter Jason “Jace” Haywood, Damien’s best friend and roommate. What Damien doesn’t know is Jason and Devyn dated back in school in secret. A relationship that was nothing short of a teenage dream, but ended without any real closure.
As Devyn prolongs her stay in her hometown more and more, not wanting to confront her issues with Grant just yet, her close proximity of Jason seems less by chance and more purposeful. Is it vulnerability or is she coming to terms with suppressed feelings finally coming to the surface?
Same Girl: A Polyamorous Romance by Egypt Cynaé
Kai “Chosen” Sutton is all deep strokes, erotic moans, and passionate love. When he touches Mya Jones, it’s with intent—to own, to ravish, to wreck her for any other man. He’s ready to make her his wife. He believes he’s the only man who makes her body hum.
Ryan “Fyve” Patterson is the inferno to Mya’s control—reckless, aggressive, and grimy in the best ways. He doesn’t make love. He f*cks her like the world is ending—pounding strokes, throat chokes, on her knees. And he thinks she is all his.
Mya Jones is caught in a maelstrom of desire and adoration. Two men who offer her different kinds of love and complete worship—mind, body, and soul. How can she choose between two men who touch her like they own her and love her like they can’t breathe without her?
When old and new secrets are revealed, choices must be made. And Chosen and Fyve will either have to walk away or break every rule for a chance to share the only woman they want.
Through Treacherous Weather (Treacherous Twins Book 9) by Natisha Raynor
The four years that Fatima spent in Miami attending college were a movie, but once she graduates, Fatima decides she wants to be among family. She’s older and the things that used to excite her no longer do. Everyone around her is in love, and Fatima is simply waiting on her turn while lowkey wondering if she’ll follow in Trinity’s footsteps as the single childless auntie. Before Fatima can even settle into adulthood, tragedy strikes leaving her in the constant company of a man that is nothing short of perfect. But she’s the daughter of Wise and that makes her off limits to most men. Should she make the first move or wait on the man that doesn’t need Wise’s permission to go after what he wants?
Trinity has kissed enough frogs to last a lifetime. Apparently, her Prince doesn’t exist, and she’s found a way to be okay with that. No. matter how long she remains single, there is criteria that a man must meet to date her, and she’s not interested in settling. When she meets a man that has some of the best D she’s ever experienced it’s disheartening that he doesn’t meet her dating standards. Trinity decides to keep having fun but to keep the situation cute and casual. Until cute and casual isn’t enough for her anymore.
Single & Crochet (Single Series Book 1) by Ciana Smoak
“I just want to be single and crochet.”
Since the passing of her grandmother and being dumped by her ex in the same year. Heartbroken Anylee Smith has been focused on one thing. Becoming the best Crochet Fashion Designer. With the acceptance of having her designs displayed on the biggest runway in the world in the Virgin Islands, Anylee’s dreams are on the tips of her fingers. But when one of her models cancels at the last minute, leaving her out of compliance with show rules, Anylee struggles to find a model to fill in.
With her ex, Santoro Reeves, celebrating his birthday in the Virgin Islands, the last thing they expected was to be reunited. Desperate to stay in the show, she settles for Santoro to be her model, based on the expectation of a few rules to keep her head focused on the show and clear of Santoro. But with Santoro breaking the rules, Anylee tries her hardest to keep their relationship strictly professional. But with Santoro back in the picture, she questions if her focus can stay on the show.
Can Anylee have the dreams and the love, or will she choose to be single and crochet?
Seat 4F by Honey Thomas
What happens when a first-class upgrade leads to the journey of a lifetime?
Raygen Porter never thought one impulsive decision—a ticket to paradise in seat 4F—would change everything. But when she meets Frank Sheldon on a flight to Saint Thomas, sparks fly in ways she never imagined. As tropical nights turn into soul-deep confessions and fiery passion, Raygen is forced to confront her fears about love, trust, and what it really means to live fully.
But what happens when vacation ends and reality calls? Can a love born in paradise survive in the real world?
Seat 4F is a sexy, emotional, and unforgettable urban women’s fiction story about taking chances, healing old wounds, and daring to believe in forever.
No Other Lover Will Do (Goings Family and Friends Book 3) by Cheris Hodges
Hotel magnate Solomon Crawford works hard and plays even harder. He’s been linked to the some of the most beautiful women in the world but settling down isn’t in his vocabulary. After another broken hearted scandal hits the press, Solomon decides to leave NYC and check out his newest resort in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina.
What he doesn’t expect is to find the sexiest woman he’s seen in years in the resort’s hot tub, looking like a snack.
Kandace Davis is taking a winter vacation because she’s overworked and in need of some relaxation. What she doesn’t need is a this wickedly sexy and arrogant man turning her on at every turn. But she’s not the only one who can’t resist his charms.
Carmen De La Croix, Solomon’s business partner, has loved him from the start—with a vengeance. There’s no way in hell she’ll allow Solomon and Kandace to play out their passion in front of her. In fact, she’ll do whatever it takes to keep Solomon away from the woman he’s finally ready to watch the sunrise with. . .
Love After the Storm by K. Renee
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend. As the newly appointed COO of LeBlanc Diamonds, a family-owned business. Nothing is truer for Kayla West; she has charisma, power, beauty, and let’s not forget that diamonds drip from her bloodline. She demands attention when she walks into any room. The glint in her eyes and the sparkle on her wrist let you know that she’s a woman of power.
In her professional life, Kayla is a boss at her father’s company, but when she enters her home, filled with luxury to match her personality, she immediately transforms into a loving wife and partner to her husband, Amir. Kayla is a firm believer in celebrating your accomplishments, and that’s exactly what she’s planning to do.
With her and her husband’s anniversary approaching, and her newly appointed position as COO, she’s excited to put her business persona aside, and ready to let her hair down and celebrate without limits. The beautiful Cayman Islands is just the place to do that. Yet, in the midst of experiencing paradise, and enjoying some alone time with the love of her life. Things take a turn for the worse, and everything she knows is instantly threatened. Kayla can only hope that she makes it out. Will her wealth be enough to ensure that she walks away unscathed?
Onyx is a focused man and always moves with intent. He built his empire in the streets, but his successful security business now allows Onyx to count his billions in a legitimate capacity. Yet, every so often, something or someone decides to test his reach, causing Onyx to put the reminder forth that he is not to be played with.
Instead of enjoying his home-away-from-home, Onyx finds himself in the Cayman Islands, wrapped up in solving problems he had no intention of being involved in. But when beast mode is activated, Onyx has to show everyone who even considers going against him that he always wins… at all costs. The only thing Onyx doesn’t know is how much time, effort, and maybe even money he will have to exert to make sure he comes out on top.
Vacation Rules by Niyah Hart
When Leisha suggests spicing up their weekend getaway, Nichelle agrees to “vacation rules” but neither expects to meet Dre, whose quiet intensity rewrites everything they thought they knew about desire.
Three women. One hotel room. No scripts, no safety nets—just raw chemistry and the courage to explore what happens when control becomes surrender, when boundaries become invitations, and when good girls discover exactly how bad they want to be.
Still Forever (Jennings Mafia Family Book 2) by D. Scott
Jaxon Jennings is the second of the Jennings Mafia Family. He’s levelheaded and mild-mannered by nature. Unlike his oldest and youngest brothers, he thinks before he reacts. That’s why he’s the family’s negotiator.
But when the Elites call him to the table, the deal on the floor isn’t business. It’s personal. He has been given an order he cannot refuse. Either give up the love of his life, or she dies.
Now Jax is stuck between a war he can’t win and a woman he can’t lose. And for the first time, words might not be enough to save him.
Falling For A East Texas Cowboy by Lasalle R.
Loyal, cherished Tyrell with every ounce of her soul, yet sometimes love alone isn’t sufficient. Each day, she sensed the weight of an impending change, but what lay hidden behind the facade shattered her heart in ways she believed could never be mended. Loyal endured a loss that felt endless, but then a flicker of hope emerged as Tyrell nudged her toward the embrace of destiny.
Brooks, a mechanic from a quaint town, never imagined he would encounter the girl he fell for during his freshman year of high school. Something had drawn her back into his life, and he couldn’t let the opportunity slip away to express his true feelings. However, lurking in the shadows was a threat that could jeopardize his intentions.
Fate wove its intricate threads into the tapestry of their futures, but will it guarantee their joy on the new journey they have embarked upon?
Love Me Right by Courtney Irving
Majesty thought she had it all—love, success, and a future. But after betrayal and heartbreak with Kendrick, the man who once held her heart, she’s left questioning whether true love even exists. Two years later, as her career soars and her circle thrives, Majesty is still haunted by the past. When Kendrick reappears, old wounds resurface, pulling her back into a storm of passion, pain, and second chances.
Love Me Right is a raw and emotional journey through broken trust, family bonds, and the longing for real love. Perfect for readers who crave contemporary Black romance with drama, healing, and unforgettable characters.
Truth About Forever: A Starlight Hills College/Sports Romance (Starlight Hills Series Book 4) by Monique Chanae
Ian “Tru” Truitt is SLHU’s golden boy—star player, campus royalty, and next in line for the league. He’s locked in with one goal: stay focused and make it out. But when Bellamy Tyler transfers in with a sharp tongue and a student press badge, his plans start to unravel. She challenges him, calls him out, and somehow ends up in every space he tried to keep guarded.
What starts as an assignment quickly turns into something neither of them were ready for. Between campus gossip, past mistakes, and the pressure to stay perfect, Bella and Tru must decide if love is worth the risk—or if it’s just another game they’re bound to lose.
The Truth About Forever is a slow-burn, college/sports romance about healing, second chances, and the kind of love that doesn’t ask you to shrink.
Smoking Confessions (Parker Brothers Book 4) by Tracee Lydia Garner
Love and lies can’t both survive the fire.
Sharon Parker has built a life on strength and independence, but she’s no stranger to heartbreak.
Adrian is a man scarred by betrayal, fighting for a second chance at love, forgiveness and redemption.
When a dangerous family secret resurfaces, Sharon and Adrian are pulled into a web of deception that threatens not only their fragile relationship but the fragile peace among the entire Parker brothers family.
As enemies close in and one brother’s choices ignite deadly consequences, Sharon and Adrian must decide if their love is strong enough to withstand the truth—or if the lies and secrets will destroy them both.
Smoking Confessions is the explosive final book in Tracee Garner’s Parker Brothers Series—a romantic suspense filled with passion, betrayal, and the ultimate reckoning of the four families readers have come to know and love.
The Heart’s Two Loves (The Hawt Messies Book 5) by Sana’ Watts
Two loves. One faith. A journey toward healing and hope.
Matt is self-deprecating, kind, and learning to walk with God one honest question at a time.
Harry is confident, ministry-bound, and speaks straight to the soul—though he carries wounds of his own.
Emiline’s heart is divided—not just between two men, but between her past and the hope of a healed future.
What begins as connection soon becomes transformation, as Emiline must untangle her faith, her pain, and her desire for love. Can she embrace the kind of love she once feared she didn’t deserve—one rooted not just in feeling, but in healing?
Protecting Chanel: A One Night stand Bodyguard Romance (TN Seal Security Nashville Division Book 2) by KeKe Reneé and Chiquita Dennie
When a fun yacht trip turns into a nightmare at sea, her only hope is the Navy SEAL she tried to forget.
Chanel
I deserve a break, or at least that’s what my friend says. So, I agree to join her to relax on a yacht. The plan was to have fun and unwind, perhaps even flirt a little, not get caught up in an on-board fling with the sexiest man I’ve ever laid eyes on.
Maddux
I had a fling I can’t forget and probably won’t ever see again. So, imagine my surprise when I’m assigned as her bodyguard after she reveals an unexpected surprise. But the flames we felt when we first met haven’t dimmed and soon we’re falling into each other’s arms again. I’ve sworn to keep her safe, risking my life to do so, and when a threat takes her from me, I lay it all on the line—including my heart.
Grab your copy of Protecting Chanel now and indulge in a romantic suspense unlike anything you’ve ever read. If you enjoy military romances, damsels in distress, forced proximity, and steamy romance, then this is a series you don’t want to miss.
U + Me : The Finale by Loryn Landon
The bond that Kimmie and Darius formed back in the day, was a bond so strong that neither one of them thought could ever be broken. Until it was…than a decade passes, life happens, and they run into each other again.
Kimmie never expected to ever see Darius again, and after years of being afraid of relationships she finally tries to settle down but ends up finding out it’s with the wrong man. Just when she felt that all hope was gone, Darius comes back into her life. But will she be willing to give me another chance? To Kimmie, another chance meant another opportunity for him to hurt her heart, and she vowed to never let that happen again.
Darius knows he has messed up and potentially lost the one true love of his life. But one thing about him, he is tenacious and never gives up. By chance, he bumps into Kimmie and all he sees is the opportunity to get the love of his life back. Will he be able to pull it off or will everything they once meant to each other really be just a distant memory for him.
His Strings Make Her Legs Sing by Mel Dau
The pick of strings can spread legs, but the flow of a voice can bring love. Arzeniq Citrell Wick is a master with the guitar whose heart yearns for just the right melody in just the right woman. When he meets Sundae Whekli Jacobs, her voice has just the right elements to take the notes from the sheet music to his heart. Will they come together to make beautiful music, or will an untuned instrument wreak havoc on what should be the most beautiful arrangement made from love?
Find out in His Strings Make Her Legs Sing.
Second Helpings by Dara Girard
Return to the worlds you fell in love with in this irresistible collection of bonus short stories featuring beloved characters from The Glass Slipper Project, The Sapphire Pendant, Dream of Me, and more.
Witness Tony Blake’s forbidden feelings threaten to surface during an intimate evening with his boss’s fiancée. Watch Cassie Henson search for the perfect moment to share life-changing news with her husband. Experience the tender bond between a worried cat and his sleepless human. Feel Kenneth Preston’s determination to create the perfect Christmas despite shadows from his past.
Five enchanting tales perfect for Dara Girard fans who crave more time with characters they can’t forget—and new readers ready to fall in love.
A Cinnamon Falls Mystery: the BRAND NEW small town cosy crime romance! by R.L. Killmore
* Welcome to Cinnamon Falls! * This cosy murder mystery with a romantic twist is perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls, Pretty Little Liars, the Dream Harbor series and cinnamon buns.
After a humiliating breakup in the big city, Nia is retreating to her sleepy hometown of Cinnamon Falls where she can sulk about her life being a mess in peace.
When she arrives, the town is gearing up for their annual Fall Fest. People travel from far and wide to bob apples, carve pumpkins, and see the annual Cinnamon King and Queen be crowned.
But just a few days before opening night, a shocking discovery is made.
A body is uncovered in the local diner, alongside a note: Who will be next?
Nia must team up with the eclectic residents of Cinnamon Falls to solve the case, including her tall, dark, and handsome high school ex-boyfriend, Jesse, who she never quite got over…
Can they solve the case before the killer strikes again?
Settling Up: No Ordinary Love Series – Book One by Michelle D. Rayford
Checklist for life? Completed. But Carmen Miller never imagined an affair being part of it. Yet, here she is, sneaking around with her much younger, irresistible co-worker, Braxton Frazier.
Carmen, the MBA-educated executive, and Braxton, the brilliant up-and-comer, are both entangled in a dangerous game of love and desire. But when their secret love threatens to unravel both their careers and her marriage, they must make a choice: walk away or risk everything for a chance at happiness.
With twisted fate lurking in the background, will Carmen and Braxton succumb to the temptation or find the strength to resist?
Fans of steamy office romances will devour this sinful tale of forbidden love.
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