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Check out these new Black Romance releases from April 7th-13th.
Open My Heart (Armani Sisters Book 3) by T’Lyn
Kenya has mastered the art of keeping people at a distance. After a painful betrayal, she’s convinced love is nothing more than a weakness she can’t afford. Sanchez, however, is a man who knows exactly what he wants-power, legacy, and a love that can stand the test of time.
Their connection is undeniable, but Kenya is determined to fight it, unwilling to risk her heart again. Sanchez, steady and relentless, refuses to play by her rules. He challenges her, breaks down her walls piece by piece, but never loses himself in the process. He’s not a man to be controlled-he’s a leader, and he won’t let Kenya run from what’s real.
As tensions rise and emotions grow impossible to ignore, Kenya is left with a choice: keep running or finally take a chance on the one man who refuses to let her hide.
Hear My Heart by Tay Mo’Nae
Growing up deaf in a family that ignored her caused Nakyra to embrace the silence. When she meets Rome, she believes she’s found the one, and after years of being together the two decide it’s time to finally tie the knot when tragedy hits. Then he comes into the picture, and her whole world is suddenly flipped upside down. No matter how forbidden he might be, she can’t seem to ignore the feelings forming for him. Everything she thought she knew is suddenly being tested and leaves her conflicted.
Nakyra’s now torn between staying committed or facing new possibilities.
Forgiving Levi: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Wintermoon Tales Book 1) by Tessa Stone
Her scent was his obsession; his bite became her lifeline.
Levi
As the Alpha of my pack, I never expected to lose control when I found my fated mate. But one whiff of Nia’s scent and my world tilted on its axis. I claimed her against her will, stealing her choices and her future. Now I’ll do anything to earn back her trust and her heart. Even if it means breaking the rules of my kind. She’s everything I never knew I needed, and I won’t let anyone or anything come between us again.
Nia
When the sexy and intimidating Levi claimed me as his fated mate, he took away my freedom and ripped me from my dying grandmother’s side. At first all I felt was hatred toward the shifter who turned my world upside down. But as time passes, Levi shows me kindness and patience I never expected. If I open myself to him, will I finally find the happiness that’s eluded me for so long? Or will the demons from my past destroy what we’re trying so hard to build?
Déjà Vu: A Second Chance Romance by Monica Cox
Erica Ruffin and Clyde Glasper knew they had a once-in-a-lifetime type of love—one that sizzled under the electric beats of an Atlanta college block party and would burn hot and long after they reached their destinations as STEM professionals. They were destined to be a power couple, until they weren’t.
Nearly twenty-five years later, life has left its mark on both. Divorce. Children. Sickness. Betrayal. Erica, now a director of an artificial intelligence education center, has learned hard life lessons that leave little room for self-care and love. Clyde, a guidance counselor, has sacrificed his marriage and career trajectory to be a caregiver.
When life forces their paths to cross again in the heart of rural Alabama—brought together by Erica’s new job—it’s more than a reunion. It’s unfinished business. The fire remains. That undeniable attraction. But so are the unresolved issues. Erica’s fear of being vulnerable in love battles against Clyde’s pain of being rejected again. And neither of them are the gullible kids they once were.
With past wounds at the surface of their interactions, is love enough for Erica and Clyde to give each other a second chance? Or will history prove that some relationships are meant to stay in the past?
What Could Bloom Here (The Sacred Surrender Collection) by Simone Monet
Zariah has always been soft.
But softness never protected her. It only got her betrayed—by a man she loved, by the version of herself that kept making space for people who didn’t know how to hold her. She’s not looking for love anymore. Only quiet. Peace. Something to tend that doesn’t ask her to shrink.
Enter Elias —tattooed, reformed, and fresh out of a faith-based rehab program. He doesn’t flirt. He doesn’t push. He just shows up. Steady. Patient. Bare hands in the soil. And for the first time in years, Zariah doesn’t feel like she has to explain her softness.
She just has to surrender to what could bloom.
Set at a rooftop healing studio in the heart of Atlanta, What Could Bloom Here is a tender, steamy, and spiritually rich romance that explores what happens when two broken people stop running from softness—and start choosing it, again and again.
Bet On My Love by Egypt Cynaé
Love always hurts.
People lie, and they leave you.
It’s better to hold back than give someone your all.
Those were the mantras I lived by. I had learned those lessons long ago, and I wasn’t letting them go—until August Malone walked in the bar.
Don’t let others place limitations on you.
If you have a problem, resolve it.
Flush excuses into the sea of forgetfulness.
Those were the mantras I lived by. Love had no place in those lessons, only hard work and grit—until Rose Castle walked in the bar.
I’ve worked hard to rise above the limitations of my past. I’m willing to work harder to prove to her that I’m worth more than just one night in her bed. But when a silly bet comes to the surface, everything that I’ve risked and worked hard for will go up in smoke.
I can only hope that my love will be enough to set Rose free from the pain of her past and to peel back the petals of her heart.
Saving A Millionaire Cowboy’s Heart: A Country Romance by Chanelle
Welcome to Holly Springs where the money flows like Dom Perignon. A city where cowboys and money mix. Where cowboys don’t play about their money, women or respect. Syleena Rogers finds herself navigating a new life filled with wealth and complexity after her mother’s marriage to tycoon Lucas Wallace. She becomes a nanny to Lucas’s troubled stepson, Malace Johnson, and a bond forms between them, complicated by Syleena’s hidden past and Malace’s trust issues When Malace discovers her history, he cuts ties, leading Syleena to confront her dark past. A violent incident forces Malace to reevaluate his feelings for Syleena, and their future.
Counting His heartbeats (Baxter County Blues Book 3) by Riley Baxter
Jawaan Young is a man who can make a joke out of any situation. Yet, beneath the surface of his humor is a mask splintering on every side. Suffering from abandonment and rejection, why would he consider showcasing his scars? Yet, one spontaneous decision causes him to question whether he’s willing to accept certain risks.
Zurmani Coates is no stranger to heartache and broken promises. In fact, her tears are what led her to end a four-year mistake. Desperate to overcome the trauma of a painful secret, she finds herself at the one place she should avoid… the hospital. One awkward exchange with a handsome stranger makes her question whether she’s come to the right place in search of solace.
Counting His Heartbeats is a tale of overcoming pain through love when the odds have been stacked against you.
This is book three of the Baxter County Blues, a three-book series. Each installment will have a complete story for three men whose lives have been everything but roses and the women tasked with loving them through their challenges.
Surviving Shadows: Majestic’s Second Chance by Essence Devyne
Majestic Love is the child her parents didn’t think they would ever have. She saw real love until it no longer existed after her father was fatally shot by his mistress. Her mother crumpled under the weight of the pain, leaving Majestic to find her own way. Her journey has been a tumultuous one, with the cruel embrace of cancer and the stinging betrayal of her once-beloved fiancé leaving her physically and emotionally frail. It’s her best friend Angel who helps her navigate the painful shadows cast by these challenges, but in one unexpected encounter, Majestic comes face-to-face with a man whose presence illuminates her path with the warmth of love, compassion, and healing.
Kameron Banks has been kicking down doors with his brother Darius since they were young boys. Abandoned by their biological father and burdened by a stepfather who never truly claimed them as his own, Kameron’s and Darius’s youth became a symphony of survival and self-discovery. Years later, the once-innocent child morphed into a street-savvy titan, a king in a space where loyalty is as fleeting as the walls of his secret kingdom. His name is whispered with a blend of fear and respect in the alleyways. Yet, even as he climbs the ladder of notoriety, he feels the cold, unrelenting grip of emptiness around him. That is until he peers into the most beautiful dark brown eyes he’s ever seen, eyes that belong to Majestic Love.
With newfound passion for life that has ignited a fire in their hearts, will Majestic and Kameron be able to maneuver the evils of relationships past that seem intent upon standing in the way of their forever? Or will they succumb to the ghosts of connections that refuse to die?
The Co-Wife by Torryn Santana
Joelle Dawson is the perfect wife. Poised. Dedicated. Loyal.
So why is it so easy for her husband, Dom, to cast her aside?
Willing to play the long game, Joelle won’t disappear quietly.
Because some women start over.
While some women start something else entirely.
Sintoria Lennox isn’t looking for love.
Yet, he sweeps her off her feet when she meets the powerful Niko.
He’s passionate, attentive, successful, and their connection is undeniable.
But something isn’t adding up.
In ‘The Co-Wife,’ identity is fluid, trust is a weapon, and nothing is as it seems.
No Smoke Without Fire by Sephiri J.
Fire burns the brightest when it’s the darkest hour of the night.
Marquis Bailey aka “Murder” has a fire burning inside of him that no one can tame. After burying his twin sister, his mission has been to find her killer and make them suffer the same, painful fate. His sister was a light in a dark world where he’d felt he walked alone for many days, so the turmoil inside of him from many unanswered questions is hard for him to control. But the night he meets Mia Davis, his world turns on its head because her soul connects with his in a way he has never experienced before, challenging his darkest demons.
Mia Davis has survived tragedy but she hides her pain behind a mask of smiles. Her relationship with her mother and brother is tumultuous and exhausting. Her only real, meaningful connection lies with her stoic, cautious father. When her world collides with Murder’s in an unexpected way, she finds herself in the center of a rollercoaster love story that she cannot control. Questioning her judgment, her feelings and her sanity, is Murder what she needs to let go of her past and fall in love?
But despite his feelings for this woman, Murder must come to grips with the fact that he has secrets himself that he must keep away from her or risk losing her forever.
Will their love be the light that guides them through the darkness, or will the shadows of their pasts extinguish the flame?
A Million Promises: An Unhinged Romance: The Legacy Baby (Phantom League/The Steele’s Series Book 3) by Robin
The contract was only the beginning.
Kairo Steele built his name in the shadows — feared, respected, and always ten steps ahead. But with power comes enemies, and with love comes risk. Now, the empire he’s fought to protect is cracking at the edges… and Savanna Heartz is caught dead center.
Savanna thought she could handle life on Kairo’s side — the pressure, the secrets, the fire. But some truths hit harder than bullets, and the cost of loyalty is starting to feel too high.
As hidden agendas rise and betrayals hit close to home, love alone won’t be enough to survive what’s coming.
Lines will be crossed.
Legacies will be tested.
And the only way out… is through the fire.
Book 3 is the explosive continuation of a dark, passionate, and dangerous love story — where every page is a choice between love and war.
HER by Donte Coleman
Jacob Evans, a successful entrepreneur, is shattered after losing his wife, Monica, in a tragic car accident. Just as his life spirals into despair, an opportunity arises an experimental AI project tied to one of his business investments. The offer?
A lifelike AI replica of Monica, designed to think, speak, and behave exactly like her.
At first, the AI Monica seems like a miracle, breathing life back into Jacob’s empty world.
But as time passes, she grows possessive, reacting with unsettling jealousy whenever another woman shows interest in him. As strange memories begin to surface within her memories she was never programmed to have she starts questioning her own reality.
In a world where nothing is as it seems, obsession turns deadly. Lies, betrayal, and murder lurk in the shadows. The question is who will survive?
Permission To Love (Permission Series Book 1) by Tanisha Takelia
She thought marriage would quiet the ache.
But some love never leave you—no matter how far you run.
Nellie has done everything right. She’s married to a good man, grounded in her faith, and finally living the life she prayed for. But when her past resurfaces in the form of Jordan—the man who walked away without warning—everything she thought was buried begins to rise.
A single moment reignites unresolved emotions, pulling Nellie into a quiet war between devotion and desire. As temptation whispers louder, and the silence in her marriage grows deeper, she begins to question everything: her vows, her worth, and whether she’s still the woman God called her to be.
Torn between the man she chose and the one her heart never forgot, Nellie must decide if love is something you earn… or something you give yourself permission to feel.
A Whisper of the Truth by Ashli Danielle
A Whisper of the Truth is a compelling story of love, betrayal, self-discovery, and resilience. It follows Layla, a successful marketing manager, and her best friend Alexis, a powerhouse in the tech industry, as they navigate the complexities of relationships, career ambitions, and personal growth.
Layla struggles with the unraveling of her marriage, unexpected entanglements, and a life-altering career opportunity that forces her to choose between familiarity and a fresh start.
Meanwhile, Alexis, guarded against love, finds herself unexpectedly swept into a relationship that challenges everything she thought she knew about commitment.
Through heartbreak, hard choices, and deep self-reflection, both women learn the power of choosing themselves and embracing the lives they truly deserve.
Zahara’s Alpha: A Vampire Shifter Romance (The Protector’s Claim Book 2) by September Knight
Zahara Nightthorn is a vampire princess. She’s bold, dangerous, and absolutely uninterested in the idea of mates. Vampires don’t have mates. So when the commanding and infuriatingly gorgeous Alpha Malachi “Kai” Rivers claims she’s his, she does what any self-respecting vampire would do. She runs.
Kai has spent a lifetime at the top. The most powerful wolf shifter in the country, a leader feared and respected. But the moment he met Zahara, his fate was sealed. She’s his. And he’ll burn down the world to make sure she understands exactly what that means.
With the supernatural world shifting, enemies rising, and a war brewing between factions, Zahara and Kai will realize there’s no better place to be than together.
Welcome to the world of Zahara’s Alpha where love is savage, passion is unstoppable, and claiming is forever.
Fake Flames by Jaynhi Allen
A desperate deal. A dangerous attraction.
When Julian Selorm, a struggling delivery worker, is thrust into the orbit of Leona Bentsil, the fiery and fearless heir to a corporate empire, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot. Her proposition? Pretend to be her husband long enough to secure her place at the top.
But Leona isn’t just a woman who knows what she wants—she’s a woman who takes it. What starts as a business arrangement spirals into a storm of heated gazes, clashing wills, and secrets that threaten to ignite their fragile world.
As the line between pretense and reality blurs, Julian and Leona must face the ultimate question: Can you fake love without setting your soul on fire?
This Time Around by Chae C.
Jameka Shaw’s built her peace—and she’s not about to let another half-loved man break it.
She’s done with lies, trauma-wrapped-in-a-suit types, and all the “almosts” that came before. But when Kazarel “Rella” walks in—calm, confident, and carrying secrets—everything she thought she wanted gets complicated.
Their chemistry is undeniable. Their connection is real.
But his world? Dangerous.
And hers? Already tangled in it more than she knew.
Now they’ll have to fight through grief, family loyalty, and the cost of love in order to get it right—this time around.
What Could’ve Been by Lore
Sherwood Hughes-Campbell was living his best life. He had a beautiful home, nice vehicles and a loving husband to boot. Sherwood’s life came to a halt when his husband, Duncan, was diagnosed with a terminal illness. In the middle of the night while in a deep slumber he receives the call he dreaded. Rushing to the hospital Sherwood learns his husband’s days were numbered.
Jacob is currently unemployed and resides in a shelter in Memphis, TN. That hadn’t always been his life. He ended up in this position after being forced to evacuate his home in Texas due to Hurricane Harvey. Each day Jacob is trying to find a job or get up enough money to get back home to his wife and children. As luck would have it, Jacob does find a job. His life is forever changed in the first week on that job.
When Sherwood and Jacob’s paths cross their lives would never be the same.
Rekindled: Frankie and Stephan by Kerry Jenrette
Some connections are worth fighting for.
Stephan and Frankie thought their story had ended—until a chance encounter reopens a chapter they never truly closed. Years after their initial separation, they find themselves drawn back into each other’s orbit, older, wiser, and carrying the weight of unresolved feelings.
For Stephan, it means dismantling the life he’s built—including a relationship that no longer fits. For Frankie, it’s a careful navigation between professional ambition and the risk of emotional vulnerability. Their reconnection is anything but simple: a delicate dance of professional boundaries, personal growth, and the terrifying possibility of a second chance.
As they rebuild trust step by careful step, Stephan and Frankie must confront the ghosts of their past while daring to imagine a future together. Can two people who once walked away find the courage to stay? Can love be rekindled through understanding, respect, and the transformative power of personal growth?
Rekindled is a nuanced exploration of timing, healing, and the profound courage it takes to open your heart again—proving that sometimes, the most meaningful connections are the ones we fight hardest to preserve.
A story of second chances that will resonate with anyone who believes in the power of personal transformation and the enduring nature of true connection.
Fly By Night (Texas Hawthorne Legacy Book 1) by Kelly Cain
Can an unforgettable one-night stand in London threaten a 100-year-old family legacy in Texas?
Ambitious airline pilot Margaret Hawthorne grew up shadowed by her family’s legacy, beginning with a couple of Tuskegee Airmen ancestors. She adores flying but feels the weight of being the oldest. She’s poised to succeed her father, though her grandfather stands firm: only male heirs can take the mantel of the company. When her hot English hook-up arrives and befriends her brother, Margaret is suspicious. She doesn’t believe in coincidence.
Posh corporate recruiter Lewis Watson-Grosvenor knows his meteoric rise is related to his English family’s money and connections. Starting out fresh in the states will be a way to prove himself and leave a very public breakup behind. When Lewis discovers the flight-school director he’s been pursuing professionally is the brother of his memorable one-night stand, he knows he must play his cards close to his chest.
As their attraction blooms, so do the secrets and conflicts of interest. Can Margaret and Lewis find a way to trust each other between the ground and thirty-thousand feet?
Easter in the Bayou: Bayou Holiday Book 2 by Danyelle Scroggins
Grief stole her faith. Love might help her find it again.
Jenae Jonesby has spent a year running—from God, from love, and from the pain of losing her mother on Easter Sunday. The only thing keeping her grounded is her work at Brights Marketing, where she has carved out a career fueled by ambition and creativity. But when Aspen Haywood, the firm’s owner, steps into leadership, her carefully built world begins to crack.
Aspen has already faced death and won. Surviving cancer renewed his faith, and now he’s determined to live life with purpose. His return to Brights Marketing brings an unexpected challenge—Jenae. Their clashing perspectives ignite tension, but Aspen senses that her resistance is more than professional. It’s personal.
As Easter nears, the bayou comes alive with celebration, and Jenae is forced to confront her past, her faith, and the possibility of love. Can Aspen’s unwavering belief in God and her help mend what’s been broken? Or will she let grief keep her from the greatest resurrection of all—her own?
A heartwarming Southern tale of faith, loss, and the power of love, Easter in the Bayou will remind you that even in the deepest sorrow, redemption and hope await.
Cherise At The Altar (Woman of Faith Book 1) by Phylicia Joannis
With a relatable, awkward main character and hilarious situations, Cherise At the Altar is a lighthearted, contemporary story about faith, community, and finding true love.
Cherise thought she had time to pursue her doctorate first and focus on love later. But when her college boyfriend, Garrett, decided he couldn’t wait for her to start a family, she watched him marry someone else. Now, Cherise is ready to find her own happily ever after. But no one measures up to her dream guy Garrett, and she’s starting to wonder if maybe she missed her only chance.
Her relationship woes aside, the fitness center that moves in next to her PT clinic brings her one headache after another, particularly a trainer named Kendi who she can barely stand. One emergency and a shameless plea from Kendi later, Cherise winds up helping with the evening soup kitchen at a local church. Before she leaves, she meets Preston. Sparks fly between them, and with all the attributes of her former guy, Garrett, Preston may just be the one she’s looking for.
Turns out Preston is a Christian, and, since they met in church, he thinks Cherise is, too. Clearing up the misunderstanding should have been easy. Cherise hasn’t stepped foot in a church service since adolescence, and has no interest in making it a habit, but Preston won’t date anyone outside of his faith, and Cherise is already smitten.
Finding a great guy is hard and keeping him even harder. But what if keeping Preston means lying to everyone else, including herself?
Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual section of her closet—all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One problem: Avery doesn’t know where to start. She doesn’t have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn’t have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance.
Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley’s biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can’t make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons. It should keep her busy and stop her from texting people she shouldn’t. And it might take her mind off how inadequate she feels compared to her friends, who all seem much more settled and adult than Taylor.
At first, Avery is stiff and nervous, but Taylor is patient and encouraging, and soon, Avery looks forward to their weekly lessons. With Taylor’s help, Avery finally has the life she always wanted. The only issue is: now she wants Taylor. Their attraction becomes impossible to ignore, despite them both insisting to themselves and everyone else that it isn’t serious. When Taylor is forced to confront her feelings for Avery, she doesn’t know what to do—and most importantly, if she’s already ruined the best thing she’s ever had.
Tried and True (Ridgeview Book 4) by Brenda Barrett
Tried and True — Will Their Relationship Survive Being Tested?
Anise Crystal is nobody’s fool. She’s been through the highs and heartbreaks of love, marriage, and motherhood—and she wears the emotional scars to prove it. So when Duke Jones, better known as DJ Duke, steps into her life with his easy charm and unwavering devotion, Anise finds herself torn. Duke isn’t like the others—he’s patient, steady, and ready for forever. But Anise has already lived that life, and she’s not sure she’s willing to do it all over again.
Duke knows Anise is worth the wait. He sees her strength, her fire, and the softness she keeps guarded. He wants it all—the house, the ring, the midnight baby feedings—with her. But love alone may not be enough.
Now, they must decide: Can they build a future in spite of the past? Or will fear and timing steal away the one thing they’ve both been searching for—a love that’s tried and true?
A Secret for Every Season by S.M. Grady
Four friends. Two couples. One family. How many explosive secrets will it take to tear them apart?
Sidra prides herself on being the anchor of her chosen family. She’s the steady, reliable one. Holding secrets without judgement and giving advice without overstepping. It’s a delicate balancing act that she’s refined over the years. But now, the weight of the secrets she holds threatens to shatter the bonds she’s worked so hard to cultivate.
When a bombshell is revealed, Raquel is left questioning everyone’s loyalty and intentions. Suddenly, their tight-knit group is no longer her safe haven, and she doesn’t know where to turn. Can the cracks in these relationships be repaired, or has the foundation she’s built her life on crumbled to the ground?
A story of love, loyalty, and the fine line between protection and betrayal.
Troy by Rita A. Gordon
To get to her, you have to get through him.
Dr. Kennedy Green has always been focused on her work, pushing the boundaries of biophysics to create groundbreaking technology that could change the world. But as word of her recent breakthrough leaks, dangerous figures emerge, eager to claim her knowledge for their own. Immobilized by a freak accident, Kennedy has no choice but to accept the protection of Troy—a hardened bodyguard known for his stellar reputation, sharp aim, and strict rules against becoming involved with clients. Forced to stay at Troy’s secluded mountain house, Kennedy races to complete her research under his watchful eye. With a looming deadline and her work still incomplete, Troy proposes a strict care regimen to accelerate healing. However, this comes with conditions that lead to unexpected consequences for both as they walk the razor-thin line between professionalism and passion. Meanwhile, as her enemies close in, Troy must decide: can he keep his promise without compromising her safety, or will they risk everything for a chance at love?
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