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Check out these new Black Romance releases form August 11th-17th.
Departures and Arrivals (Flights & Feelings Book 2) by Nicole Falls
Veronica “Roni” Covington is taking her life back. Five years ago, after leaving an unhealthy relationship, she has a chance encounter on a beach with a stranger that leaves an indelible mark. Years removed, every now and again the man with the kind eyes crosses her mind.
Weston Hall is still reeling from the sudden, unexpected loss of the love of his life when he encounters Veronica on a desolate beach. The peace her presence brought him that night has eluded him in the time since he’s seen her last and she hasn’t been far from his mind in the time that’s elapsed.
Serendipity brings the two back together when they’re both in the space to explore the connection sparked that fateful night five years ago. Though initially brought together in a time of loss, they quickly discover the things gained with each other’s presence in their lives.
Not Afraid to Trust Again by Monae Nicole
Sometimes putting your heart on a timeout is needed. For Kanae Tate, love was the furthest thing from her mind until she met Kyden Mills.
Sheriff Kyden Mills couldn’t help but fall in love with Kanae. The idea of not having her would not sit right with him, but there’s a secret he’s keeping, and such a secret could damage the trust between him and the woman he loves.
With skeletons falling from both their closets, will love be enough to keep them together, or will the secrets be too deep and pull them apart?
Bring It Outta Me by Deshon Dreamz
For Kaliendria, solitude is peace. The quietness of her world allows her to focus on the things she desires; her health, her peace and…her eventual passing. She’s young, surrounded by family and friends who love her, she has a flourishing business and yet, separation is where she finds the most solace.
Greyson Champion never expected to raise his son alone. As a game programmer balancing tight deadlines and bedtime stories, he’s constantly torn between code and kindergarten pickups. The scars from a failed relationship still linger—reminders of a love he tried too long to fix. Then he meets Kaliendria, a woman whose quiet strength and mysterious calm draw him in like gravity. When Greyson meets Kaliendria, the quiet mysterious beauty captivates him instantly. Though Kaliendria has decided against dating, she can’t deny the instant attraction she has to Greyson.
As soon as Kaliendria starts to let her guard down, life hits back—hard—reminding her why she put those walls up in the first place. One thing after another pulls them both into a whirlwind of doubt, making them wonder if what they have is really worth all the chaos.
His Secure Embrace by Mya
Secure
Adjective: feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.
Brielle Chambers is a social media influencer with a sunshine personality. She loves to see the positive in everything and everyone. She’s built her platform with her authentic self, which has awarded her six-figure brand deals. Even after a tragic loss, she remains optimistic about life and love.
Secure
Verb: protect against threats; make safe.
James Hill is a security guard for the city’s most popular club. He is a six foot, five inch wall of pure muscle. People feel his presence before anyone sees him. He is a guarded and closed off man who has sworn off relationships . . . until he meets her.
Brielle is the light in James’s dark life. She lights a spark in him that challenges everything he’s ever believed about love. The two of them are like moths to a flame, unable to fight the call of their bodies to one another. Will their love prevail, or will their connection burn to ashes in this romantic love story?
Rolling Into Love by Morgan A. Evans
When Morie, a bright and determined thirteen-year-old, discovers she’s pregnant, her world feels like it’s falling apart. Faced with the judgment of her peers and the pressure of family expectations, she embarks on a transformative journey to rediscover her worth and reclaim her sense of self. Along the way, she learns that love—whether romantic, familial, or self-directed—is not about perfection but about persistence, resilience, and acceptance.
I Still Got You (The Evans Family Book 5) by Miss Jenesequa
“Our weekend getaway to the Bahamas is in one month. The week before we fly out, I want everyone to take the week off and be extra good to each other. No work. No business meetings. No deadlines. Just relax and focus on one another.” — Genesis Washington-Evans
The Evans Family are flying out for a much needed vacation in one week. Before then they plan to take a break away from their busy careers. But what’s a week-long break with the Evans clan without a little drama?
One last ride with The Evans Family. I hope you’re ready.
When it Comes to Her…: Legends of The Kingdom by Mariah Kingsley
“She was never part of the plan, but she became the only thing worth risking everything for.”
Caleb Jaxson doesn’t need complications. Running the Kingdom demands loyalty, violence, and sacrifice. But when Ellie steps into his world—sharp, beautiful, and hiding secrets of her own—he knows he can’t let her go, even if it means unraveling everything he’s built.
Ellie didn’t come to the Kingdom to fall in love. She came to survive. But Caleb is a storm she can’t escape, and soon she’s tangled in a dangerous game of power, passion, and past sins that refuse to stay buried.
In a world where loyalty is lethal and love is a liability, Caleb will do anything to protect her. Even if it means starting a war.
Because when it comes to her, he’ll burn the Kingdom to the ground.
Thanks for Nothing: A Novella by Jenica Johnson
Freedom isn’t as simple as walking out of prison gates.
After four years behind bars, India Freeman is determined to start fresh. However, rebuilding her life isn’t easy, with family tensions, haunting mistakes, and the shadow of her ex looming over her peace. When she meets Jayson Davenport, a retired Army vet with his own scars, their connection is instant and undeniable. With his love and her passion for hair styling, India dares to dream bigger. Like passing state boards, owning her salon, and embracing the new woman she was trying to become.
But when the past comes knocking, India must decide whether she will let it destroy her, or rise above and claim her second chance?
She took the fall for love. Now she’s rising for herself.
Home Is Where The Hart Is (Hartland Book 2) by Brenda Barrett
Eight years ago, they walked away from something real. Now fate—and a child—bring them back together.
When Irene Simpson left Blake Hart behind, she never imagined she’d return to Jamaica with a secret that would change both their lives: their daughter, Isla. Focused on her career and guarding her heart, Irene never expected to see Blake again—let alone feel the pull of everything they once shared.
Blake has spent the last eight years building a legacy at Hartland, but Irene’s return shatters his carefully constructed world. He never stopped loving her, and now he has something new to fight for—a family he never knew he had.
But love the second time around is rarely simple. As old wounds resurface and unspoken truths come to light, Blake and Irene must decide if they’re willing to take the risk… or walk away once more.
A tender, emotional second-chance romance about love, timing, and the ties that never truly break.
Desperate Measures (A Mulholland Falls Series Book 2) by Daroncia
Jahsir disappeared four years ago after everything fell apart. Now he’s back and the city hasn’t changed. It’s still grimy, still dangerous, and full of people who remember him for all the wrong reasons. Jahsir didn’t come back just to settle scores. He came back for Crimson. The guilt he carries is heavy. Her resentment… Heavier. But Jahsir isn’t here to beg, he’s here to fix what he broke. Because no matter how short his stay, one thing’s certain: He’s not leaving without her.
Only Yours : An Age Gap Romance by Jeneé
Imani knew better than to fall for him.
Nico was older, powerful, and everything she told herself to avoid. But one unexpected spark turns into late-night calls, stolen moments, and a chemistry that refuses to die down.
What starts as curiosity quickly becomes something neither of them can deny. He’s the man who makes her feel seen, desired, and cherished in ways she’s never known. She’s the woman who makes him question every rule he’s lived by.
But with fourteen years between them and two very different worlds pulling at their lives, they’ll have to decide if this connection is just heat, or something unshakable.
Raw. Passionate. Addictive. This is a love story that will take your breath away and remind you that when the right two people collide, nothing else matters.
To Him, With Love by C. Elizabeth Ward
Monica Blake was never meant to be the story. A bestselling author silenced by heartbreak, she poured her grief into a private journal filled with unsent letters, never expecting anyone to read them. But when that journal ends up in the hands of R.J. Midnight, a late-night radio host clinging to his fading show, her words become a quiet sensation and a lifeline for a man she’s never met.
Gabe Reyes has always known how to listen. But reading Monica’s letters on air draws him into a voice so honest, so vulnerable, he can’t let go. The woman behind the words is a mystery… until the day she walks into his studio and turns his world upside down.
Now Monica must reclaim her voice.
Gabe must learn what love looks like when the story isn’t his to tell.
And together, they must face the truth:
Some stories change everything— especially the ones you never meant to share.
If you’ve ever been drawn in by the emotional honesty of Before I Let Go or the raw intimacy of Seven Days in June, To Him, With Love will feel like coming home. For readers who crave lyrical prose, late-night longing, and love stories built on vulnerability and voice, this is one you’ll carry with you.
Beneath The Knock by Amber Hatcher
Nia never expected a knock at her door to change everything. Malik stepped into her life with quiet strength and an air of danger, filling her nights with heat and her days with questions she wasn’t ready to ask. What began as stolen moments of comfort soon tangled into something deeper—desire, trust, and a storm he couldn’t outrun. As secrets close in and shadows from Malik’s past threaten them both, Nia must decide if she’s willing to risk her heart—and her safety—for a man who swears he’ll protect her, no matter the cost.
Braxton University : Zuri & Caleb by Lori Robins
In “Braxton University: Zuri and Caleb,” 22-year-old Zuri finds herself far from the royal comforts of her East African palace, landing near Savannah, Georgia, at Braxton University. Her mother, the Queen, has sent her here to get a taste of real life and learn some discipline. But when Zuri crosses paths with Professor Caleb G. Carter, a former star athlete and campus heartthrob, she’s thrown into a whirlwind she never expected. Caleb, with his charming, over-six-foot frame, is on a fast track to success, balancing his master’s and doctoral studies. But his meticulously planned life is upended the moment Zuri steps in.
Their first encounter is electric, sparking a deep connection neither expected. As they navigate the challenges of love and life at Braxton University, Caleb and Zuri begin to question everything they once considered important. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, exploring what truly matters and how love can transform their worlds. This urban romance captures the essence of first love, responsibility, and duty, making “Braxton University: Zuri and Caleb” a story that resonates with the heart.
Body & Soul: A Later-in-life Fresh Start Romance (Still Got It) by Sable Janay
When healing becomes love, and love becomes everything.
Savannah Hayes is finally free—divorced, determined, and ready to build the wellness studio of her dreams. But her first client is nothing like she expected. Damian LaCroix is all brooding intensity and battle scars, a former soldier who trusts no one and needs help he’s too proud to ask for.
What starts as professional healing becomes something deeper when sparks fly between the gentle wellness coach and the wounded warrior. Just as Savannah thinks she’s found her happily ever after, her manipulative ex-husband returns with a devastating secret that could destroy everything she’s built.
Now Damian must choose between protecting his heart and fighting for the woman who’s taught him to breathe again. And Savannah must decide if she’s strong enough to trust love and herself one more time.
Sometimes the greatest healing happens when two broken souls find each other.
Dear Santa, Send Me a Man by Brooklyn Lee
Grace Adams wants a lot of things: a stable job, a working car, a drama-free life—but more than anything, she wants her Mr. Right. She’s been asking God for ages, but He’s been holding back. So, she gets a bright idea: write a letter to Santa. Sure, it’s a long shot (considering Santa’s not real), but she sends it anyway.
A few days later, someone shows up at her door—not Mr. Right, Mr. Kind of Santa—and he wants to marry her. But that doesn’t matter because her heart will always be on Mr. Right—or so she says.Dear Santa, Send Me a Man is a charming Christian novella full of humor, romance, and drama.
Certified Pressure: An Arranged Marriage, Unhinged by Sha Jones
You’ve heard of arranged marriages, but nothing like this…
In Trill Land—better known as Da Trill—legacy is everything, and Pressure Mensah was born to carry it. Son of billionaires Kojo and Abeni Mensah, Pressure is a hood royal with gold in his blood and too much pride to chase anything that doesn’t worship him first. He smokes the loudest, walks like money, and don’t answer to nobody—not even the king who raised him.
But behind all the diamonds and discipline is a man still stuck on a woman he lost. Pressure don’t do closure, and he damn sure don’t do accountability. His arrogance pushes people away, his mouth cuts too deep, and his temper has the power to turn a moment into a mess. Everybody tells him to let the past go, but Pressure ain’t built like that. He’s used to getting what he wants, and when he doesn’t… somebody’s gonna pay for it.
So when his father demands he choose a wife to secure the future of their empire, Pressure is thrust into a ruthless elimination process with twenty women handpicked to love him, bear his name, and help build his empire. In the back of his mind, he figures it’ll be just another power play—something to pass the time, maybe even a way to finally move on from the woman who always had his heart.
The world calls them The Diamonds, but behind closed doors, jealousy brews, alliances form, secrets leak, and lines get crossed. Friendships shatter, and every kiss could come with a knife behind it.
Pressure thinks the whole thing is a joke—until the women start making him feel something real, something dangerous, and something he can’t control. Some of them move him, challenge him, see straight through him, and it starts to shift something in him he didn’t even know was there. The grip his ex once had on him starts to loosen, and before he knows it, he’s seeing love—and himself in a whole new light. Feelings creep in slow, catching him off guard, and now he’s stuck between pride and emotion. Now that feelings are growing stronger and the stakes are rising, one truth keeps hitting harder than the rest—He can’t keep them all. He has to choose one…
Where loyalty is tested, love is war, and only one Diamond will leave with his heart.
Unspoken Truths (Love Don’t Hurt Here Book 1) by Jru
“You’re always doing for everyone else. When’s the last time you did something for you?”
Ahvi Braxton has always been the strong one. The fixer. The ride-or-die. But after years of pouring into a love that left her empty—especially one with Eli, the man who once promised forever—Ahvi is forced to reckon with a truth she’s long ignored: loyalty can’t fix what’s already broken.
Wounded but not defeated, she steps away from the version of herself that’s always played it safe, only to stumble into a life—and a love—she never saw coming.
Kaine Anderson has loved Ahvi from a distance for years. Even when she belonged to someone else. Even when that someone was family. Back in Mercy with old wounds and bigger intentions, Kaine is done being quiet. She deserves more—and he’s ready to give her everything she’s been denied… even if it costs him blood ties to do it.
Now Ahvi must choose: keep holding on to the past that keeps breaking her, or finally choose herself—even if it means letting go of everything she thought love was supposed to look like.
In His Hands by Tanisha Stewart
Tony is a man after God’s own heart. Saved from a past that was riddled with criminal activity, it is now his life’s goal to build a future as a minister-in-training. With his beautiful wife Meka and their unborn child by his side, Tony feels like his life is complete.
Until he delivers his trial sermon, and tragedy strikes in the worst way.
Devastated by the blow he was dealt, Tony strives to shake it off and hold himself together. Tony clings onto hope, and things start to get better . . . until they get worse.
Dazed and confused, with competing voices drowning his focus, Tony finds himself at his wit’s end. The Bible says that vengeance belongs to the Lord, but whose voice will Tony bow to, the Holy Spirit, or the venomous whispers of his flesh?
You’ve Got a Place Here, Too: An Anthology of Black Love Stories Set at HBCUs edited by Ebony LaDelle
A heartwarming and unforgettable collection of love stories set at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, exploring hope, endurance, and what it means to leave a legacy, from some of today’s most prominent Black writers and edited by the acclaimed author of Love Radio
“The best kind of homecoming . . . heartbreak, self-discovery, belonging, culture, history, and Black love . . . What more could you want from your time in the HBCU universe?”—USA Today bestselling author Adriana Herrera
Love can be messy, painful, and heartbreaking, but it can also be revolutionary, profound, and hopeful. For Celine, a forbidden crush on a professor evolves into a second chance at romance years later. Myra’s focus on a coveted audition for the Fisk Jubilee Singers is challenged by the handsome music major determined to help her. Kiese investigates the darker side to academia, love, and identity. Like most blessings, love emerges in the most unexpected places—in a training cockpit for new pilots, during a Mardi Gras celebration, or while gathering signatures to start the first-ever LGBTQ+ student organization officially recognized at an HBCU.
These are just a few of the heart-searing, tender, and transporting love stories collected in You’ve Got a Place Here, Too—a true celebration of Black love and the profound impact of HBCUs on the community.
Featuring stories by Elizabeth Acevedo, Jasmine Bell, Carla Bruce, Aaron Foley, Kai Harris, Ebony LaDelle, Kiese Laymon, Christine Platt, Farrah Rochon, Kennedy Ryan, Dawnie Walton, and Nicola Yoon.
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