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Check out these new Black Romance releases from August 12th-18th.
Make Me Forget (The Henderson Family Saga Book 22) by Monica Walters
Seeing a loving family isn’t foreign to Kendrall Henderson. Seeing a toxic one isn’t either. However, through all the ups and downs his family has had, he’s learned how to keep the lines of communication open to avoid drama. Despite most of his family working for Henderson Ranch and Farms, Kendrall chooses to get into cutting horses. He competes with the American Cutting Horse Association and makes a great living doing so. That money just sits and accumulates interest, though, because he has no one to spend it on. Having a woman to love and spoil has become one of his strongest desires, and when he bumps into someone from his past, he doesn’t let the opportunity to rekindle their friendship pass him by.
Cassie Daniels knows that life isn’t fair. The two people that raised her, although loving and amazing, aren’t her biological parents. She has gone through life, wondering why the two people she should mean the most to don’t love her. Overcoming that isn’t easy for her, but she does with the help of her friend, Kendrall Henderson. When he shatters her hopes for more of a connection to him during their teenage years, she moves on, leaving him in her past. As fate would have it, she ends up seeing him again… almost twenty years later, and those old feelings resurface. There’s only one problem. She’s engaged.
Nearly unbearable situations have Cassie questioning what her life has come to. Her first thought is to lean on her rekindled friendship with Kendrall. However, after a drunken night of pleasure, she knows she has to end things. Kendrall disagrees. He refuses to let go and does his best to convince Cassie to follow her heart. Will Cassie settle for mediocrity in her current relationship, or will she give what could possibly be true love a chance?
A Place in the Sun by Tiye
Indie romance writer and recently divorced Treasure Donovan, disillusioned about obtaining her own happy-ever-after-ending, is embracing her independence. Spending her days locked in her apartment imagining worlds where her broken characters are healed by the power of love, Treasure is singularly focused on her peace.
Hotshot cardiovascular surgeon, Joaquin Powell could repair any broken heart except his. Following a tragedy years ago, he decided love wasn’t for him. Preferring to live life single and free in New Orleans, Joaquin is only committed to his career.
Then Joaquin meets the frustratingly hot and elusive Treasure. From the first moment they meet, neither can deny the heat that blazes between them, though they are from two different worlds. Treasure challenges his methodical approach to life with her warmth and instinctual one as their paths continue to cross until their chance meetings appear purposeful and destined.
Now, Treasure and Joaquin must decide if they’re willing to risk the one thing neither one ever planned to give again: their hearts.
The Apprentice by Torryn Santana
Dro King, a new hire, finds himself under the apprenticeship of Esme Richards, a seasoned marketing executive. They click like nobody’s business and become a force to be reckoned with at the agency. Spending countless hours together on campaigns, they find it hard to navigate the challenges of workplace dynamics with personal attraction. They flip the script when Esme becomes Dro’s apprentice in the bed.
With rumors spreading and their reputations and careers at stake, they must decide if it’s worth taking a chance on love.
Never the Right Time: A Second Chance Romance (The Love & Music Suite Book 2) by Reese Ryan
What happens when you meet the right person, but it’s never the right time?
Nikki
I went from gracing magazine covers as a member of a best-selling female group to being the subject of a blog article on “The Downfall of Nikki Hart.” After the flop of my solo album and a failed engagement, my anxiety is at an all-time high. I’m in desperate need of a fresh start, so I’m headed to London in hopes of kickstarting my solo career. But first, I’m returning home to Atlanta for my old high school’s jubilee celebration. I’m here to heal the rifts caused by my manipulative ex and to repair my friendship with Ced.
Cedrick
I’ve known Anika Hart was the woman for me since we met in high school. But family obligations and our individual music careers have always interfered. I was destroyed by her engagement to the one person in this industry I’d love to see take a long walk off a short pier. Now that she’s back, I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her to stay.
Nikki believes the road to her solo career runs through London’s music scene. But I’m an award-winning record producer and co-owner of a brand-new boutique record label. If she’ll give me twelve weeks, I’ll prove we’re the perfect match in love and music.
Content Notes
NEVER THE RIGHT TIME deals with a variety of issues that may be difficult for some readers. Please note that this story deals with the following:
- Mental health concerns
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Loss of a parent (off page)
- Terminal illness mentioned
- Psychological abuse discussed
- Discussion about childbearing past 35
Each of these topics is dealt with in an informed and respectful manner. However, some readers may prefer not to read a romance that deals with such heavy, real-life issues.
Good Love (The Ballinger Sisters Book 3) by Niobia Bryant
In the last “sexy, funny, and oh so real” installment of the Hot in Holtsville: Ballinger Sisters trilogy, national bestselling author Niobia Bryant delivers a magical love that is truly destined to be…
Shara is a free spirit who turned her love of traveling the world into a successful career as a travel writer. Unlike her older sisters, Mona and Reeba, she’s not looking for anyone or anything to tie her down–especially falling in love. As a descendant of generations of Ballinger women with intuitive gifts about love, she is delighted to discover that hers includes a dream lover! It’s all the fun without any strings…until she meets her dream lover in real life!
Tyrese’s work as a long-haul commercial pilot doesn’t leave much time or desire for a serious relationship. His adoptive parents taught him to live life as an adventure, so a beautiful woman offering him a no-strings affair is ideal–especially when they keep running into each other at foreign locales across the globe.
Their chemistry is so undeniable they decide to try a relationship–something neither has done before. The long distance between Shara, living in Holtsville, SC, and Reese flying around the world is challenging. The relationship fails–until the sudden discovery that Reese is the unknown baby brother of Anson and Hunter, her sisters’ husbands, makes them wonder if there is indeed magic in the mix…
The Ballinger sisters have a magical touch with love in this “sexy, funny & oh so real” romance trilogy…
Book 1: Want, Need, Love
Book 2: Making Love
Book 3: Good Love
Opposite of Soft by Mel Dau
Nedrick (Ned) Summerson Junior’s picture sits as an illustration for the definition of silent beast. His cool, quiet demeanor was often taken as soft. He moves in stealth mode when it comes to getting the things that he desires. When what he desires seems to be out of reach, will he have to break his own protocol to make it known that he will not be denied? What will happen when a silent beast roars?
Shandeli (Shan) Jasmine Chamberlin has an ice box where her heart used to be. She thinks no amount of heat can thaw it out. Past hurt has caused her to dodge love like she was a master at dodge ball. When love hits her from every angle, will she call it a draw or continue to fight against it?
Ned wants to go about getting want he wants in a soft manner because he knows that’s what she needs. She needs to be handled with soft, white gloves. What happens, though, when he’s the opposite of soft? Find out!
Secrets on Kings Drive by Keta Denise
She’s not in Nebraska anymore…
Hayven Whitaker’s life is upended when a rash of natural disasters rip through her hometown in Nebraska. Displaced, but welcoming the change, Hayven boards a bus in search of a new start. When she arrives in a new city, it quickly becomes evident how far away from home she truly is. For reasons she keeps tightly concealed, Hayven must blend into the background and avoid drawing attention to herself. However, her path leads her to a peculiar pink house, drawing her into the orbit of its intriguing owner.
Jo’Voni Kyle, affectionately known as the King of Kings Drive, rules his block with an iron fist and a generous heart. His days are consumed with protecting his turf, looking out for his neighbors, and maintaining order in his domain, which prominently includes the pink house. Jo’voni believes he has everything figured out, his life running like a well-oiled machine. That is, until the weird dressing, mysterious, quick-witted girl from Nebraska stumbles into his life, turning his world upside down.
As Hayven and Jo’voni’s paths intertwine, their connection deepens, revealing layers of vulnerability and hidden desires. Still, beneath the growing romance lies a web of secrets. Jo’voni becomes increasingly suspicious of Hayven’s past and the reasons behind her need for anonymity. At the same time, he struggles to conceal his own secrets, fearing that their revelation could jeopardize everything he’s worked hard for.
Heartstrings (Love Instrumental Book 1) by Jas B.
“The violin is an essential piece of an orchestra. It’s only right that one gets to experience its melodic sounds just before meeting their maker.” Haven Acosta lived by that sentiment. As the go-to accountant, Haven manipulated numbers just as well as he could manipulate a cause of death. But one thing Haven would never try to alter falsely were matters of the heart. Lucky for him, he never had to think about it when he met Essex Pierce.
Essex was a music teacher, offering music lessons to underprivileged kids. Her love for music had become her escape from a past that had unexpectedly found a place in her present. However, Haven showed her how secrets of the past can transform into something beautiful.
Cove Acosta had been silenced her entire life. Her bold opinions falling on the wrong ears made her feel like she wasn’t good enough for so long. Now, being heard has become the sole part of her identity. Cove stood on her feelings, opinions, and wants. Despite the reasoning behind this particular want, she wanted Phoenix Devine.
The bank owner, Phoenix Devine, shared that same desire. However, he wanted all of Cove—her mind, body, and soul—and would stop at nothing to get it. Not even with betrayal at his doorstep.
This stand-alone story of love, secrets, trauma, and betrayal is one you don’t want to miss. Especially the moments that will pull at your heartstrings
Love Exists Here by Rayona Lovely Wilson
Kyrie:
Meeting Velvet Noir at that drag show was like stepping into a world of excitement and magic. We spent the night talking, dancing, lost in the music and each other’s company. When I asked to see Velvet outside of drag, I was met with a firm no. A week and a half later, fate intervened when I rescued a timid guy from a fight. His name was Evan, he turned out to be
Velvet Noir. Shy and vulnerable, Evan captured my heart immediately. Our relationship blossomed. I became his anchor in a storm of confusion, determined to show him that love is real and can help him heal. Can our bond withstand the darkness of his life and the secrets he still hides?
Evan:
Velvet Noir is my armor, my escape from a reality that is too painful for me to face. Meeting Kyrie at that drag show felt like a dream. He was everything I wanted but felt I didn’t deserve. A week and a half later, he found me again, not as Velvet, but as Evan, the broken boy behind the mask. Kyrie became my constant lifeline. In his eyes, I found hope and a true chance at happiness. Despite everything, my moments with Kyrie were my happiest memories. Can I let him in and risk him discovering the extent of my pain? Will I ever be free to love him completely?
The Patient: A Psychological Thriller (The Red Series) by Tanisha Stewart
A morbid, chilling, and deeply disturbing tale. The Patient is a pulse pounding psychological thriller by the bestselling author of Everybody Ain’t Your Friend and The Quiet Ones series.
After a rough upbringing, Nina thought she was destined to be one of the have-nots. Until a surprising turn of events catapulted her into everything she ever wanted.
The best days of her life, however, quickly turned into the worst experience she ever faced. Diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, Nina is told she has less than six months to live.
Her health is failing rapidly, and time is running out. Nina is doing everything she can to survive.
But what if her demise is the goal?
What if sickness isn’t her only problem, and there’s a killer in her midst?
A pulse-pounding drama full of twists and turns. This series is fast-paced, straight to the point, and packs a powerful punch that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Red Series is composed of self-contained stories – they can be read in any order.
Dad’s Best Friend’s Surprise Baby: An Age Gap Off Limits Romance by A.L. Cure
A bathroom quickie with my best friend’s daughter was a dangerously irresistible betrayal
Derrick Foster Billionaire CEO, I’m used to getting what I want.
But I never imagined wanting her—Joy Chancellor, no longer the little girl I remembered, but all grown up and captivating in every way.
Our chemistry was as electrifying as our 23-year age gap.
The way she looked at me with those smoldering eyes sent shivers down my spine.
I had to have her……
Joy and I surrendered to the raw, undeniable heat and decided to play with fire.
If Richard finds out, our friendship will be destroyed. He’d never forgive me….
We vowed to keep our fiery sexcapade between us and move on as if nothing happened.
Two months later a phone call from Joy unveils a surprise that changes everything.
She’s pregnant….
My best friend’s daughter is carrying my baby.
Knicole: A Richmond Crime Family Saga (The RCF Saga Book 5) by Tacarra
As the princess of the Richmond Crime Family, Knicole gets whatever she wants. She’s protected beyond measure, and everyone around her bends to her will… well, almost everyone. Knicole wishes she could have X, but at every turn, she seems to push him further away.
X may not have the same blood running through his veins as the head of the RCF, but make no mistake, his place in the dynasty is solid. As an enforcer, X revels in punishing people who think they can go against him and the RCF. Thorns in his side don’t last long because he’s normally quick to get rid of them. Except for Knicole… she’s a thorn that will forever be etched in his life. In the past he wished he could not feel her, but as time passes, X knows that is not an option. He just wished she’d drop the front she put on for everyone else.
Knicole and X together are like watching an epic battle of wills. It’s like two heavyweight champions going twelve rounds. Normally there can only be one winner, but what Knicole and X have to realize is that if one of them wins, all the other has to do is put their ego aside and they’ll be on top, too. A throne filled with love can always be fit for two.
Forever My Lady (The Forever Series Book 1) by C. Wilson
Autumn, a survivor of an abusive relationship, finds solace in the arms of Patience, a kind-hearted single father. With her ex refusing to let go, their love becomes a dangerous game. Can Patience protect Autumn and his child from the clutches of her obsessive ex, or will their love be doomed from the start?
Winchester Wild: A Billionaire Family Saga 2 (Winchester Wild: A Black Billionaire Family Saga) by Tabeitha Pollard
The Winchesters are back, and the drama is at an all-time high!
After a near fatal accident, Charles is now wondering if he will ever compete again. With his growing anger, things seem dire for him. What will become of his dream and budding relationship with Milady?
Micah is loving his role as a father; however, he is being stretched thin. With being a top executive within the family business and his constant care of the mother of his children, Micah feels he may snap at any moment. With no help from Maggie’s family, Micah reaches out – only to find very little help and a mother determined to destroy his daughter’s mother. When tragedy strikes, Micah begins to transform into another person.
Jonathon is finally free from the grasp of Tracie – or is he? He’s trying to build a relationship with Garcelle, however, some secrets may stop that from happening. When Tracie pops back on the scene with news of her own, it could change everything in Jonathon’s life.
Rachel may be young, but she is strong and determined. Dealing with the fallout with her best friend’s parents, Rachel is trying to be strong for her friend. Will she be able to save Simphani from her house of horrors?
Milady is a woman on a mission. She’s in love with a billionaire, yet sometimes feels she doesn’t deserve it. When she’s finally secure in her relationship, a blast from Charles’ past breezes in and shakes things up. Will Milady allow this to break them apart? What will happen with getting her father back in the country?
Find out all these answers and more as the Winchesters saddle back up for another ride!
Opposites React: The Zaddy Inc Series by Fatima Munroe
Imagine a luxury escort service comprised of men who know how to address a woman’s needs with the care and compassion she deserves. What if the escort service was made up of silver foxes? Would you be willing to indulge?
Zaddy Inc is a member’s only escort service headed by Breaux St Maartin. Only employing the best of the best sexy, suave, debonair, experienced men to service women of means, each man possesses the ability to treat a woman’s body like the work of art God created. The Diamond Club, comprised of Demetrius Lewis, Josiah Mitchell, Marcus Harris, Max LeReux, Sane Spears, Berto Santiago, and Alton James, are an elite group of silver foxes available exclusively to women of power looking for that certain someone to handle her proclivities at the drop of a dime.
As the head of Beatitude Tech, Alton James is a man of means. Hailing from a modest background, Alton graduated from the University of Southern California and built his business from the ground up. Reaping the benefits of his accomplishments, Alton enjoyed the finer things in all aspects of his life. However, there was one accomplishment that consistently eluded his extensive wealth. Breaux St Maartin.
Life in the struggle was never the goal for Breaux St Maartin, and she resented those responsible for her never-ending disappointments. Taking matters into her own hands once she became of age, Breaux, or Bee as her zaddies affectionately referred to her, created a lifestyle envied by most as well as an outlet for wealthy women to experience the no strings affection they deserved for a large fee. Love was an emotion that alluded her; Bee walled her true self off to any inkling of weakness a long time ago. Unbeknownst to her, there was one tiny crack. Alton James.
Welcome to Zaddy Inc. Where men of distinction break down walls in more ways than one.
Sage (Spice and Stone Book 3) by Brenda Barrett
When Sage first met Brian’s father, Bruce Whitlock, she didn’t anticipate the undeniable connection that would spark between them. But despite the attraction that simmered beneath the surface, Sage remained focused on her career. She asked Brian to pass her resume to his father, hoping to secure a job with him, not a romance.
As Sage finds herself working closely with Bruce, their bond deepens, and she becomes more convinced that her heart belongs to him. But Bruce is older, wiser, and doesn’t date younger women. Could he ever see her as more than just his son’s girlfriend? And if he did, could they navigate the challenges of their age difference and the complications it would bring to their lives?
In a whirlwind of emotions and difficult decisions, Sage must decide if she’s willing to risk everything for a love she never saw coming. Will Bruce take a chance on a future with her, or will their love story end before it even begins?
Swipe Left: You’ve Been Warned by Smokey Moment
The dating pool was trash…
Sharla was not looking when she came across his profile…
He was everything!
Fine… Built… Swag… The look of a savage in a good savage kind of way. A bad boy with all the markers. What could go wrong?
She swiped right. He responded. They met. And he blew her mind!
Knight was everybody’s dream guy. His tall perfect frame, kissable lips and eyes that hypnotized had done Sharla in.
But… What started off as something wonderful, started to show cracks. The layers peeled back. And what she saw was devastating!
What happened?
Find out!
Read along in this gripping story that mirrors a woman’s best dream then morph’s into her worst nightmare. A story filled with lust, sex, secrets, lies and the ultimate betrayal. A well-written page turner with plenty of juicy drama! Get ready!
Sweet Love (This Time Around Book 1) by Danyelle Scroggins
Sweet Love tells the poignant and heartwarming story of Blaire Hayes and Maxwell, a couple whose love was tested by life’s challenges, ultimately leading to a painful divorce. The narrative explores their journey of self-discovery, healing, and the rekindling of a love that was always meant to last.
After their marriage falls apart, Blaire moves to Raleigh, seeking to rebuild her life and heal from the emotional scars left by the separation. Determined to find herself again, she embarks on a journey of personal transformation, losing weight and reconnecting with her faith. Her time in Raleigh becomes a period of profound growth and self-discovery, allowing her to forgive Maxwell and herself for the past.
Meanwhile, Maxwell remains in Louisiana, dealing with his own regrets and realizations. The couple’s adult children, Emma, Vivian, and Maximillion, are caught in the crossfire of their parents’ divorce, struggling with their own emotions and the impact on their family dynamics. Despite their maturity, the children feel the strain of their parents’ separation deeply.
After a year of separation, a family reunion on their beloved boat becomes the turning point for Blaire and Maxwell. Blaire’s stunning transformation leaves everyone in awe, including Maxwell, who realizes the depth of his feelings for her. As they share a dance to their special song, “Sweet Love” by Anita Baker, Maxwell apologizes for the hurt he caused, opening the door to forgiveness and reconciliation.
Sweet Love is a testament to the power of forgiveness, the importance of personal growth, and the enduring strength of true love. It is also a heartfelt tale of second chances, showing that even after years of heartache and pain, love can find its way back. It’s a story of healing, forgiveness, and the timeless beauty of rediscovering love with the one person you thought was lost forever.
Catching The Con (Swindled In Love Book 2) by Dominique Davis
Falling in love wasn’t supposed to be part of their game of cat and mouse.
Reformed con artist Nicole Taylor is confronted with her past in this sequel to Falling For the Mark. Nicole’s former mark is out for revenge against her and her daughter Maya. He will stop at nothing to bring them to justice, including hiring private investigator Spencer Shaw.
Spencer is struggling to balance keeping his business afloat while also becoming the guardian of his niece. When the opportunity of a lifetime arises to work with a client willing to pay any price to get a job done, Spencer jumps at the chance to save his business and secure his future as a single father. All he has to do is go undercover and collect proof of a con artist’s crimes. Sounds simple enough.
But as Spencer delves into Nicole’s past and gets closer to her, he begins to realize the con woman isn’t who he thought she was. Despite his strong moral compass, Spencer finds himself drawn to the mysterious woman. Caught between his loyalty to his job and his growing feelings for Nicole, Spencer must decide whether to follow his heart or his head.
Between wanting to escape her criminal past and vowing to protect her daughter from the danger that threatens them, Nicole isn’t expecting to fall in love. But fate has different plans in store for her. Will Nicole and Spencer find love in their game of cat and mouse, or will their respective pasts destroy their chance at a future together?
This is a standalone sequel. It can be read without reading the first book in the series or be read out of order.
Frequent Fliers by Noué Kirwan
Her life is up in the air—literally…
Lanie Turner has some loose ends:
- A nearly complete PhD.
- A job she basically enjoys.
- And a lifelong crush…that she’s almost gotten over.
On a trip to reunite with her family in England—and said crush, Jonah—Lanie intends to take care of one of those items. Her favorite cousin, Gemma, is engaged…to Jonah. And they want Lanie to be both their maid of honor and best “mate” at the wedding. It’s the perfect opportunity to prove the pitying gazes wrong: she’s over Jonah. Really.
As Lanie travels between New York City and London to help with wedding prep, she befriends her handsome seatmate. Dr. Ridley Aronsen—a widower and single father—who is prickly at first, but feisty Lanie reminds him of a more carefree time in his life. And after a steamy layover in Iceland, the pair take a direct flight from seatmates to lovers. Ridley even agrees to be her plus-one for the wedding. For once, everything seems to be falling into place.
But Lanie’s used to getting hurt, and Ridley finds opening up difficult. How will a long-distance relationship even work once Lanie’s back in NYC permanently? It’s easy enough to let one more loose thread unravel…after all, life’s problems seem tiny from thirty-five thousand feet in the air.
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