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Check out these new Black Romance releases from April 21st-27th.
Love You a Little Bit (The Birch Siblings Book 1) by Kasha Thompson
Francesca Palmer, one half of the chart-topping country music duo Whiskey Wild, has built her life on the road and in the spotlight. But when she discovers her boyfriend has been cheating, her world is turned upside down. Craving peace and clarity, Francesca retreats to her quaint hometown of Hume, Tennessee, where she hopes to find solace and rediscover herself away from the pressures of fame.
Edison Birch has spent his entire life in Hume, running the local plant nursery alongside his sister. Known for his steady nature and deep connection to the town, Edison has long accepted that love might not be in the cards for him. That is, until Francesca, the girl he secretly adored in high school, returns to town, bringing a spark of excitement and possibility back into his quiet life.
When the two reconnect, their old friendship blossoms into something neither of them expected, igniting a chemistry that feels both natural and electric. As Francesca and Edison navigate their deepening relationship, the realities of her life in the public eye loom large. Francesca is torn between the career she’s worked so hard to build and the love she’s found with Edison. Meanwhile, Edison wrestles with the fear of losing the woman who’s become his heart’s greatest hope. With their worlds so vastly different, they must decide if the love they’ve found is strong enough to bridge the gap—or if it’s destined to be a bittersweet memory of a summer in Hume.
The Spark: A Friends to Lovers Story (The Lovers Series) by Aja
They were always more than friends.
Amaya Jameson never forgot the night Amir Barkley touched her like she was his.
They were supposed to be just friends. They tried to be.
But the spark between them has always burned too hot to ignore.
Now, years later, they’ve crossed the line for real—and there’s no going back.
Sexy, emotional, and unforgettable… The Spark is a slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance where heat meets heart and love demands everything.
The Lovers Series: Tales of passion, play, and undeniable chemistry—where every romance is an experience you’ll never forget. These are STANDALONE stories. Visit ajathewriter.com for more information about her work.
Healing Hazel: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Fated Mates Book 5) by Tessa Stone
Hazel
The curse is lifted, the dark magic is gone… and so is my mother.
It’s time to let go of my pain and heal. But of course, Fate wouldn’t make healing easy. Turns out, I’ve inherited Brookstone and Blackburn Enterprises because, surprise… I’m a Blackburn. My mother murdered my father and stole the company shares. Now, everyone sees me as the enemy.
I plan to use my shares to burn this corrupt radical empire to the ground… but there’s one problem: My mother left behind something dangerous. She helped create Amir 2.0—a man-made creature impossible to kill. Not for me, of course… or at least, that was true until Fate stripped me of my powers.
Now powerless, I can’t defeat this monster. But why would Mother Fate do this to me? Oh, I see. My mother isn’t truly gone. She’s trapped in limbo, haunting me until she fixes her wrongdoings in life… and somehow repairs our broken relationship. The dark magic is gone, but she’s not the same woman I knew.
Amid the chaos, I’ve found my fated mate—a dragon shifter named Dominic. He says he can handle my baggage, my scars, and all the madness surrounding me. But can I let him in? Can I trust love when I barely trust myself?
Fate pulled me into this storm. Will I come out stronger, or will I lose everything?
This is a Paranormal Romance with a blend of Fantasy and Science Fiction (Amil aka Amir 2.0 is a scientific creation of man with the help of supernaturals)
This book also has darker elements. Please make sure to view the content warnings before you proceed.
Friction: Touch (Reverie Book 1) by Christina C. Jones
Vegas is a city built on spectacle, and Rhea plays the game better than most… until undefeated heavyweight temptation Micah McKnight locks eyes with her.
Touches her.
Just a touch.
And everything shifts.
She’s not sure if this… whatever it is… is fate, desire, or something she should’ve run from the moment that magnetic pull kicked in…
Before she got stuck in the friction.
Beneath The Fame: WAWG Studios by Christina C. Jones
Vanessa “Vanity” Kirkland is no stranger to drama. Her largely-agreed-upon title as the “Baddest Chick” in hip-hop practically demands it. But if she wants to catapult to megastar status, she’s going to have to break out of the box her raunchy lyrics have built around her and take on a new role.
Between the face, the former-NFL body, and the teddy-bear personality, Alec Everett is easy to cast as the boyfriend type – on TV and the personal wishlists of women all across the world. He’d be a PR dream if he weren’t almost too wholesome.
Both are known for keeping new people at a distance, but their casting in complementary roles demands that they pull together. They couldn’t be more different, but each has something the other is missing. Can they make it work for the roles – and each other?
The Smoke Hour by Egypt Cynaé
One night with my girls was all I wanted to escape the weight of my financial woes and the overwhelming pressure of an arranged marriage. But when I stepped into The Smoke Hour Gentlemen’s Lounge, I made a pact with the devil that would cost me far more than I could afford—my heart.
Colton “Smoke” Socco, the edgy, irresistible owner of the lounge, vowed to return my discarded Jimmy Choos if I played his game. I never expected one game could lead to a passion so intense that I could not let go. Now, he’s demanding more than I can give.
Wavering between a life of stability and a future with a man who walks on the edge of society, I find myself at a crossroads. Hold on to my impending marriage, business, and everything that I’ve built—or risk it all for a love that could change everything.
Can I resist Smoke’s temptation, or will I pay the ultimate price for one wild night?
“One night. One game. One man who will change everything.”
Only Us (Only Series) by Shani Greene-Dowdell
He’s not just in the room—he owns it.
She’s not just planning weddings—she’s claiming everything she built.
Contracts. Chemistry. Chaos.
When rising bridal boutique owner Maya Thompson crosses paths with corporate attorney David Coleman, sparks fly—and not the sweet kind. She’s all about order. He’s all about control. What starts as business quickly turns into a collision of egos, passion, and past heartbreaks.
When love feels like war… who surrenders first?
Steamy on Set (The Messy Friends Series Book 1) by D.S. Walls
After a devastating breakup leaves her questioning everything, Farrah Darby trades her flailing life in San Francisco for a fresh start in Hollywood as a movie set stylist. Her fashion expertise should be her ticket to success, but there’s one problem: Director Errol Davis seems determined to make her life hell. Every costume choice becomes a battle, every interaction a test of wills.
Farrah gives as good as she gets – if Davis wants war, she’ll show him exactly what she’s made of. But between their heated arguments, she can’t help noticing other things too: his intense focus when he’s directing, the rare smile that transforms his face, and yes, that irritatingly perfect ass. When a crisis on set forces them to work closely together, Farrah glimpses a different man beneath the harsh exterior – one who might be worth the risk of letting her guards down again.
Now she’s facing a dilemma bigger than any wardrobe decision: trust her head, which warns her to keep her distance, or her heart, which whispers that their rivalry might be disguising something much more intriguing.
Tangled in Rivalry by Juliet Ameh
Oma dreams of a life beyond her struggles, chasing after wealth and the comfort it brings. When a string of unfortunate events lands her in a dire situation, Kachi, a wealthy man with a heart of gold, swoops in to save her from disaster. But as their fates intertwine, their backgrounds clash, secrets unfold and the path ahead is riddled with rivalry and unexpected challenges. Can Oma find the happiness she longs for, or will her ambitions cost her everything? Tangled in Rivalry” is a gripping tale of love, ambition, and the high price of desire.
Caught Up with My Neighbor’s Wife: A Polyamorous Affair by Merrie B.
Ezzie and Malcolm have been married for ten years. They both are deeply in love and are completely faithful to each other. It sounds like the perfect marriage, except there’s one important thing missing. Sex. Due to health complications, Malcolm is unable to get a rise. Desperate to please his wife, he comes up with what seemed like a good solution. Was Malcolm prepared for the things that come with offering his wife to another man?
Reid is a successful business owner. He enjoys being a bachelor with no commitments. He’s not interested in breaking up happy homes, but what happens when the temptation to entertain his neighbor’s wife is too great?
In this erotic, reverse harem tale, Ezzie is getting the best of both worlds. So why choose?
The Detour by Sana’ Watts
A pastor’s daughter. An unexpected pregnancy. A broken heart.
Left by her boyfriend and kicked out by her father, Ruthia’s life has taken a drastic turn – all because of the baby she carries.
How will she recover? What is God doing?
The way forward is replete with surprise friendship, provision and a guy she may be on her way to falling for. But what happens when her ex wants to reconcile?
Claimed by the Wolf: Urban Paranormal Romance (Fated Mates of Willow Creek Book 1) by Norah Rose
When fate brings them together, will their love survive the secrets in the shadows?
Latosha
Life in Willow Creek hasn’t been easy. Between double shifts at McDonald’s, dodging my mother’s drama, and keeping my little brother safe, I’ve learned how to survive. But nothing could’ve prepared me for E-mac. He’s the kind of man who steps out of your wildest dreams—fine, dangerous, and carrying secrets that could shatter my world. When he saved me from a rogue wolf attack, I thought I’d seen it all. Now, I’m not so sure. E-mac has my heart in a chokehold, but loving him might cost me more than I’m ready to give.
Eric
She doesn’t know it yet, but Latosha is my mate—the one woman I’m destined to protect and cherish for the rest of my life. My wolf knew the moment I laid eyes on her. But how do I explain the darkness I carry without scaring her away? As the alpha in me fights to keep her safe, the man in me is terrified of losing her. Latosha’s got fire, strength, and a sass that drives me crazy. She’s everything I never thought I deserved. But the danger in Willow Creek is closing in, and I’ll risk it all to claim what’s mine.
Claimed by the wolf is the first installment in the fated mates of willow creek where salvage wolves claim their mates.
Sundays At The Salon.. (Sunday Crown Sessions Book 1) by Netra Antionette
Welcome to Crowned and Covered, a beloved Black-owned salon.
After the passing of her Aunt Shirley, twenty-one-year-old hairstylist Senae inherits the shop that has been a second home to generations of women in Westin Hills, Antionette. Determined to preserve its legacy while giving it a fresh start, Senae transforms the space—and herself—one Sunday at a time.
This intimate collection of short stories follows five loyal clients who return each week not just for hairstyles, but for sisterhood, truth-telling, and the soft work of becoming whole.
There’s Lashae, a real estate agent with a picture-perfect life and a secret she can’t shake.
Keyslee, a teen struggling with the weight of an adult life and bullying at school.
Ann, starting over at forty after being left with nothing.
Katrice, an influencer slowly losing herself behind the filter.
And Desi, a career-driven woman with everything but the one thing she wants most: to become a mother.
Through deep conversations, bold transformations, and tender truths, Sundays at the Salon explores what happens when Black women gather in one room, let their guards down, and choose healing—one style at a time.
Braided, Not Bound (Sunday Crown Sessions Book 2) by Netra Antionette
I came to the salon for a new style…
but somehow, I’m sitting here questioning my entire life.
Two lovers. One heart. And a hairstyle I swore I’d never get.
I’ve spent years keeping it all together—hair laid, smile fixed, life picture-perfect.
But these braids? They’re pulling more than my edges—they’re pulling truths I’ve been too scared to face.
At Crowned and Covered, healing starts at the sink…
and this time, I’m not leaving the chair the same woman who walked in.
Concrete Commitments (The Concrete Love Series) by Jasmine Starr
Three years after Tae came home, Kalia thought love would be enough. But real life? It’s testing everything they built.
Now married with a growing family, Kalia is balancing motherhood, a full-time job as a school social worker, and the last stretch of grad school. Tae’s welding business is finally booming, but with success comes pressure—and temptation. Their past still lingers in unexpected ways, from old flames to unspoken fears, and the cracks are starting to show.
When a familiar face reappears with a secret that shakes their foundation, Kalia and Tae must decide what commitment really means. Through therapy sessions, late-night arguments, tender moments, and hard truths, they’re learning that love isn’t just about what you survive together… it’s about what you choose to fight for every single day.
This is more than a second chance. This is the test of a lifetime.
Love You, Hate You (My Brother’s Best Friend Series Book 2) by Dashia Renee Williams
In this sequel to “My Brother’s Best Friend”, for Quinn it seems like everything is going just as she expected it to. Her college life is going great, she has fun new friends, and her relationship with Travis is still strong—until things take a turn. Quinn thought she was past her jealousy and stubbornness, but with Travis’s growing popularity from being on the basketball team, she finds herself struggling again. If that wasn’t bad enough, her ex boyfriend has transferred to the same school.
When Travis gets accepted into a prestigious program for his major and learns he’ll be studying abroad for two semesters, worry strikes them both. Although they agree it’s a wonderful opportunity, Quinn and Travis each have their own fears about what will happen if they’re separated again. As Travis struggles to make a final decision, it takes a strain on their relationship.
How will they work it out this time?
Loving All of Me: A BBW Story by Penny Blacwrite
He needed love. She needed protection. In the end, they both needed each other.
Marquise “Que” Gates isn’t just the typical reformed thug. He’s refined in all ways favorably, still with an irresistible swagger and much more. Just when he switched the game and attempted to go legit and take a backseat to his operation, his world gets shaken up with a tragic event that leaves him heartbroken and with unexpected responsibilities he never knew he was ready for.
That isn’t until he meets Meleehia “Mel” Rush, who’s laced with flaws and insecurities surmised in a fragile past. Yet, her authenticity and vulnerability captivate him in a way he hadn’t felt since… Fighting her demons and searching for her autonomy and independence, she finds strength and identity in the arms of Que. As they both struggle with severe PTSD from family trauma and street drama, somehow, it all works out when they’re together. Or does it? Do they both allow themselves to overcome pain and open their hearts to love again? And most importantly, will they love each other?
Loving All of Me: A BBW Story is a tale of love, hope, and triumph. Be prepared to laugh, cry and smile as you follow Que and Mel through their mind-blowing love cloud.
What We Keep: A Black & African American Small Town, Second Chance Romance Novella by Simone Monet
She left town without looking back.
He never stopped leaving a light on for her.
When Laila Monroe returns to Rosebend for a funeral, she expects old memories to sting. What she doesn’t expect is Elijah Cade—the man she once loved—still waiting, still believing, and still ready to offer her a place she thought she’d lost for good.
As the community fights to save their beloved landmark, Laila finds herself pulled back into the beating heart of the town she ran from—and into the arms of the only man who ever truly saw her.
But staying means facing the ghosts she left behind.
And trusting that some roots are worth sinking deep for.
What We Keep is a tender, slow-burn second chance romance wrapped in the warmth of small-town life and found family. Set against the backdrop of a town fighting for its soul, it’s a story of healing, homecoming, and a love that endures even when everything else falls away.
Echo: an Enemies-to-Lovers African American 30-Minute Romance Short Read by Simone Monet
The argument? Legendary.
Their chemistry? Unforgettable.
Jules Ellison and Zaire Wynn were once the hottest creative duo in the city—until betrayal and heartbreak tore their joint art project, Frequency, and their friendship apart. Now, a year later, fate brings them back together for one night in his high-rise apartment… and the silence between them is louder than ever.
But when old tension resurfaces and unspoken truths finally rise to the surface, their war of words turns into something far more dangerous: desire.
With the city skyline glowing behind them and their past echoing in every glance, Jules and Zaire must confront the love they never stopped feeling—and the pain they never fully faced.
Can a broken rhythm still lead to something beautiful?
Rodeo of Regrets: Smith Family Cowgirls & Christian Romance Book 4 (The Small Town Cowgirls of Louisiana Romance) by Danyelle Scroggins
She’s racing toward her future. He’s running from his past. But in this rodeo of regrets, will love be their greatest win—or their hardest fall?
Savannah Smith
I came to this town for one reason—win that barrel race and make my daddy proud.
Falling for Xavier Ray?
Yeah, that was never part of the plan.
He’s the cowboy everyone warns me about—smooth talker, heartbreak wrapped in a pretty package.
But the more I see past his reputation, the more I wonder if I’m the one about to get my heart broke.
Xavier Ray
Everyone knows me as the guy who lost Messa and partied too hard.
They’re not wrong.
But then Savannah Smith shows up—all sass, fire, and red boots—and suddenly, I remember what it feels like to want more.
The problem is, she’s fighting her own demons, and I’m the last man she should trust.
She’s trying to outrun her past.
I’m trying to fix mine.
But love? Love’s about to knock us both flat on our backs.
And I’m wondering if this is about to be a Rodeo of Regrets.
The House Always Wins by Terri Lynn Whitt
Chantel Brooks James is a self-made woman with a past she’s worked hard to forget. From a painful divorce to building her own empire in Detroit, she’s learned to play life smart—and safe. But everything changes the night she crosses paths with a dangerously charming high roller named Love
What begins as a spark quickly spirals into a game of love, lies, and leverage. As Chantel is pulled deeper into Love’s high-stakes world, secrets from both of their pasts threaten to destroy everything she’s built. Trust is fragile, betrayal is expensive—and in this city, the truth is the biggest gamble of all.
Torn between passion and self-preservation, Chantel must decide whether to fold… or play her hand to the very end.
Love is in the Air: My Brother’s Best Friend by S.S. Boston
In the bustling streets of Chicago, Ethan, a former basketball player turned ambitious CEO, balances a high-stakes career with being a devoted single dad to his young son. His best friend’s little sister, Lila, unexpectedly returns to town. Once a carefree teenager, Lila is now a determined artist and single mom, raising her spirited daughter. The age gap that once separated them no longer feels so daunting as Ethan and Lila find common ground in their parental challenges and shared past.
At first, they awkwardly navigate their rekindled friendship, hindered by Ethan’s loyalty to Lila’s brother. Yet, as they artfully blend their paths, the two can’t help but fall into a rhythm of late-night calls and shared family outings. To complicate matters, a prestigious art gala offers Lila an opportunity that could alter both their futures. Ethan steps in, using his business acumen to help launch her art career, realizing the depths of his feelings for Lila.
Through challenges and triumphs, their bond solidifies, leading to a romantic crescendo where both find fulfillment not just in each other but in the family they have created together. They embrace their love story, blending their lives like colors on Lila’s canvas, bringing every dream they had once stifled into glorious reality.
A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: The Legacy Continues (Phantom League/The Steele’s Series Book 4) by Robin
After everything they’ve survived, Savanna and Kairo are done playing by the rules. The contract that once bound them is now the blueprint for an unbreakable empire—but love, power, and peace don’t always coexist.
With the past clawing at their future and new chapters unfolding fast, they’ll have to decide what matters most: holding onto the fire that started it all or stepping fully into the legacy they’ve built together.
But in this world, nothing is promised.
Not loyalty.
Not love.
Not tomorrow.
The finale to the explosive Savanna & Kairo series is here—where love gets darker, the stakes get higher, and every move they make could change everything.
Leaving Deeper: a romance (California Dreamin’ Book 3) by T.A. Harshaw
A LIFE CHANGED IN TWO NIGHTS!
Sandra Burton has spent the last twenty years of her life in the quaint, predictable confines of Deeper, Tennessee. But that changes in one night when a poet gives her the courage to leave, and when her live-in boyfriend gives her the reason to.
Fed up and determined, she decides to accept the invitation of her best friend, Cassie, and Cassie’s husband, Gabriel, to come to California for a fresh start and a chance to remake her life. And she vows to make the opportunity count. She’ll never again be made vulnerable and foolish by love or allow herself to be distracted by its seductions. From that point on, she would concentrate on making her jewelry business, Sandstones and Silver, a huge success and on making her remaining years her best ones.
But on the way to her new life, she meets a stranger named Lucas and finds passion and temporary solace in his arms. For one night, she releases herself to him, without reservation or regret because she’ll never see him again.
Or will she? Because Lucas just happens to be on his way to California, too. And he’s Gabriel’s best friend!
The Date 3: An African American Romance (Love me, Love me not) by Tonya Anders
Welcome back to the explosive two-part finale of THE DATE.
In their world, respect and loyalty aren’t just words—they’re a way of life. A sacred code. The thin line between survival and death.
Dekker knows better than anyone how fast life can flip on you. One decision, one mistake, one misplaced trust can change everything. A man who wears two masks—one for the world and one for the war inside him—Dekker no longer has the luxury of hiding his demons. He must decide to confront them head-on or risk losing everything he’s fought to protect.
The man he thought he had to be—the one who played it safe, who stayed two steps ahead—is dead. To protect the woman he knows is his, Dekker must finally embrace the man he truly is. The one built for war. Built for blood. Built for love.
He has to find peace with the violence that comes with the cut on his back and the fire that refuses to die in his heart.
But when old ghosts start rising and new enemies move in closer, the weight he carries might finally push him past the point of no return…
Or it might forge him into something even deadlier.
Couple Goals With A Billionaire: A Messy Country Novella by Chanelle
In Serenity Springs, North Carolina Malika Davis, is a beautiful, smart warm and loyal woman devoted to her family, finds herself in a desperate situation. Her father’s life hangs in the balance, and she needs money for his open-heart surgery. Enter Asante Washington, a laidback yet generous billionaire cowboy. When Malika tells her problem to Asante, he proposes a daring deal. He will provide the money if she agrees to be his fake girlfriend leading up to his sister Latoya’s wedding. What begins as a calculated arrangement soon spirals into an all-out messy shit show.
The Bruised One (Different Kind of Love Book 5) by MLTS Territory
The Bruised One
Cassidy and Peanut have always played by their own rules. In their twenties, they agreed to an open relationship—freedom to explore others, as long as it stayed private. But as a new year dawns, Cassidy’s resolution is clear: she wants commitment, a ring, and a future with Peanut before she turns thirty.
Peanut thought he was on board—until he met Mirra.
What started as casual quickly grew complicated. Mirra was magnetic, and soon Peanut found himself torn between the woman he promised a future to and the one who unexpectedly stole his heart. Now, he wonders if there’s room for all three of them in this tangled love story—or if he’s about to lose everything.
Mirra knew about Cassidy. She thought she could handle being the “other,” but love doesn’t play fair. And when a twist leaves Peanut questioning her intentions, Mirra is forced to decide: fight for what they had, or walk away from the chaos for good?
Three hearts. One fragile arrangement. And a countdown to a decision that could break them all.
Broken Penny: A Christian Romance Story (Beyond Brokenness Book 2) by Nikki Smith
Broken Children often Become Broken Adults…
Thirty-something Penny Carson is the textbook example of a broken woman who’s running away from childhood neglect and trauma. Yes, Penny has gotten a bad start to life, but that doesn’t mean that she has to let brokenness define her forever. With just a smidgen of faith and a dash of courage, Penny begins the long road to healing, one shaky step at a time. When a God-fearing brotha with a heart of gold enters the picture, Penny is sure he isn’t going to be interested in someone with a past as checkered as hers. But God is in the blessing business, so it won’t be long before Penny understands that her Heavenly Father is willing to give even the once broken the desires of their hearts, love included.
eight: o’clock by Tyra Racquel
Eight o’clock 💙
With love painted on your soul; I waited. I waited for you to walk through the door and tell me that you loved me. That you needed me. That nobody else mattered, but me. You never did. You walked out of that door and walked out of my life forever. I’ll always remember eight:o’clock.
Blu was always on point with everything that she did in her life except when it came to this one man. A man who showed her who he truly was a long time ago and she ignored all of the red flags. Now with her world crashing down and her life going downhill she was searching for her light again. Soon tragedy was turning into the deserving love she needed. Will this new love be enough to get through the pain? Find out at eight:o’clock.
Love Never Dies by Tenika White
Love Never Dies is a powerful, emotional romance novel about two young Black college students — Angel Jordan and Miles Stewart — who fall deeply in love at Howard University, but are torn apart by ambition, betrayal, and the weight of their pasts.
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