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Check out these new Black Romance releases from August 19th-25th.
A Love So Right (Blue Note Falls Book 1) by Skye Moon
When Raheem and Ayana’s relationship reaches an impasse they can’t resolve, she makes a rash decision that jeopardizes their future. Soon after, Raheem’s accidental encounter and friendship with a mysterious new woman sends Ayana on a relentless pursuit to win back her man—no matter the cost.
Cain’s only priorities are building a name for himself and caring for his ailing grandmother. After being jilted by his ex-girlfriend without explanation, love is the last thing on his mind. However, when he meets Brelynn, the two quickly engage in a tug-of-war for his heart.
Balancing work and fatherhood leaves Cartier with little room for anything besides pursuing the woman who left her mark on him from the time they met. Shiloh’s feigned disinterest and loyalty to her relationship keep her from succumbing to his advances until a devastating discovery rocks her world and presents Cartier with an opportunity to win her heart.
Smoke Signals (Fire Company 143 Book 1) by Danielle Brooks
This era for Nina is called the Moment of Yes. She is saying yes to all things that will improve her self-love, including taking a chef-level virtual cooking class…with no cooking skills. Of course, she thought this would go without her nearly burning her kitchen down and coming face to face with a handsome fireman.
Denzel didn’t expect that the woman his team was familiar with because of her frequent fire emergencies would be stunning and the one to make him forget his recent woes in love. He wasn’t looking, but when the smoke cleared, there she was. Of course, he didn’t expect this chance meeting to stem a steamy summer of romance.
When the steam turns to smoke, will their signals stay in sync or will they miss each other’s smoke signals?
Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel (The Mason Family Saga Book 9) by AshleyNicole
After a meet-cute that’s way too cute, Kahlea and Sherrod can’t stay away from each other. The only problem is neither wants anything serious right now. Oh, also, he comes from a huge family, and she doesn’t do family. Will their casual relationship stay casual or turn into something neither of them could have imagined…Love
My Missing Piece by Morgan Rose
“Sometimes we thought we knew what our bodies needed, and other times, we never knew we needed something until it was given to us.”
Kylo Harper hated everything about Teddy Shaw from the moment she met him.
He was everything she didn’t want in her life.
For Teddy, it was a fight to keep his feelings in check since they were only supposed to be temporary.
Both were in need of something but didn’t know what until they stopped running and realized it was each other.
The Last Substitution (The Complexity of Love Series Book 1) by Elle Madearis
Anissa Shaw
Life had finally turned out the way I had planned. The twins were playing their last collegiate game, pushing us into the next phase of our lives. My billion-dollar company was a well-oiled machine, generating income effortlessly. Everything had fallen into place until the championship game. As I took my usual seat court side, a face caught my attention, disrupting my world. My ex-best friend, the only person who had ever broken my heart, demanded I return to his control.
Khalil Jefferies
Nothing in my life has gone according to my blueprint. I’m a divorced single father trying to find myself again. After finally giving in to a friend, I attended a college basketball championship game, and I saw her again. The woman who has owned my entire soul. At one point in my life, I possessed her in more ways than one, and I will again. Anissa Shaw, you belong to me.
Only Fools Get Fouled : The Cambridge Crew (Graceland Heights) by Connie Easton
Lyfe Cambridge is a man that saves the games for the court. When it comes to his marriage, he takes every vow serious. A man that knows what he wants is a man of certainty. However, when the smoke clears from around his marriage, things began to change for all parties involved. Sometimes all one needs is that one person they can’t touch to make things better.
Nasoni Monroe is a woman that is dealing with a hand that life dealt with no remorse. Every person she loved has left her alone and now she has to find her way as a new mother. Moving to Graceland Heights, she’s hoping for a better and more peaceful life. One thing she didn’t expect was falling for someone after vowing to focus on herself and child, let alone falling for someone that was already claimed. Why is the best fruit always forbidden? It’s like, what’s good for you can only be observed and not experienced.
Lyfe and Nasoni are two people willing to take the risk. Life taught them one thing and that was to be selfish with their love. Not everyone deserves a happy ending, either, but these two are willing to fight for theirs.
Tough Break: A Touched Down Spinoff Novella by Shani Greene-Dowdell
NFL superstar Terrance King returns to Lowndes County as a Super Bowl hero with a burning desire to reclaim the love of his life. Five years ago, Terrica Thomas was the one who got away. Now, as he steps back into her world, the air hums with unspoken desires and a magnetic pull that can’t be denied.
Terrica has lost her career as a dancer, and the man she thought she would spend the rest of her life with is engaged to another woman. Her heart and her carefully built life of seclusion are at risk when Terrance King comes back to town.
Can they find their way back to each other, or will they ignore their undeniable chemistry?
Just Right: A Why Choose Romance by Shon
Okay, so maybe I shouldn’t have broken into their house.
Maybe I shouldn’t have made myself at home and eaten through enough food for two people in twenty minutes.
But after being lost for half the day, I was hungry. And I needed their electricity to charge my phone so I could use the GPS to make it back to my car.
So, I did what I had to do. Besides, it didn’t look like anyone was home. I’d be gone in thirty minutes, tops. And I’d leave a note apologizing about the broken window.
Except, that food knocked me out. And when I woke up it was with a gun to my forehead and three unnecessarily attractive men staring down at me.
Naturally, I expect them to want answers and kick me out. But instead I end up with a proposition I can’t refuse
Lovers And Friends (The RnB Series Book 3) by Olivia Linden
“Get ready to be swept away by a heartwarming tale of friendship, love, and sacrifice. Joey and Shane have been best friends since their college days, but they made a pact to remain “just friends” while they both pursued their goals. Little did they know that their bond would only grow stronger as they navigate through their careers and personal lives. But when their hearts start to lead them towards a romantic relationship, they must also confront external obstacles that threaten to tear them apart.
Amidst the glamour and chaos of the entertainment industry and the high stakes of professional sports, Joey and Shane must make a choice that could change their lives forever. As their emotions run high and their passions flare, the two must also face their fears of losing their precious friendship. Will they take the risk and pursue a romantic relationship, or will they play it safe and stay in the friend zone?
If you loved the passionate and heartfelt stories of “Brown Sugar” and “The Best Man”, then this book is a must-read for you. Filled with steamy moments and emotional twists, this charming tale of love and friendship will leave you wanting more and rooting for Joey and Shane’s happily ever after.”
Love, Like That (Love Secrets Series Book 1) by T.S. Martin
Devin Haven thought that once he’d achieved the highest level of success, he’d feel fulfilled. But success wasn’t keeping him warm at night. The one woman who could possibly fill that void was the woman from his past he’d sworn would never be his type.
Chanel Declan wasn’t the woman everyone thought she was. She’d run from her past life to create a new one time and time again. Returning home to get another fresh start leads her back to her past. But this time, she’s determined to make it work.
Can two people whose past timelines are so closely intertwined make it through the secrets they wove to reach their present?
The Rhythm To My Heart by Rhonda Lisa
A rising Louisiana ballerina star, Blessence Florence gets the opportunity to become the face of the top elite ballet company in New York City.
Quickly, she finds herself ready to conquer all challenges ahead except one. Will the southern beauty continue to dance to her choreographed life? Or will she plié to the rhythm of her heart?
The Protector’s Promise by Andraya Valentine
No matter how strong love is, every love story has it challenges. The same rings very true for Karmen and Desmond. Their love has been a rollercoaster from the beginning, but when Desmond’s past resurfaces, it makes their ride even bumpier.
Desmond moved back home trying to outrun his demons. Soon he realizes there’s only so much running he can do before they catch up with him. When they do, they threaten the life of Karmen and his own.
Karmen’s past relationship caused her to keep guys at arm’s length. She’s lived by the motto of get hers and keep it moving. All of that changed when she met Desmond, who caused her to break her own rules and take a chance at love again. When dangers arise she is forced to face her past.
Will their love be enough to withstand the challenges or will they decide that it’s better to call it quits?
Rapture 2 by King Benjamin
After getting engaged and learning she was pregnant, Lyric and Apollo take their relationship to the obvious next step by deciding to live together. That decision causes them to learn more about each other as Lyric navigates her pregnancy journey. What they find raises questions as to where they stand with one another and how strong their relationship really is. As Lyric learns what life may be like as Apollo’s wife, she starts to wonder if she is losing herself in the process.
Apollo is still finding his way regarding being in a committed relationship. Although he only has eyes for Lyric, he is still learning how to be respectful of his commitment without diminishing the value of his brand. But soon he has to decide what’s more important; and when the person that had the most impact on his personal life steps back into play, his true character will be revealed. Can this unlikely couple really have a lifetime of love or will the reality of what lies ahead be the destruction of all they have built?
Whispers of Desire by Nadia Nicole
Whispers of Desire is a gripping tale that unfolds the complex web of emotions surrounding Angelia and Avion, a couple whose love story takes a chaotic turn. Initially, their relationship is filled with promise and joy, but Avion’s descent into a world of deceit and infidelity shatters the idyllic façade.
As Avion repeatedly leaves Angelia hanging, their once strong bond weakens. Amidst his betrayals, Angelia finds solace in their sympathetic, attentive neighbor Nic. What starts as a genuine friendship develops into a passionate affair as Angelia finds solace with Nic, and it complicates her life even further.
Caught in a web of love, lies, and lust, Angelia’s life takes a critical turn when she discovers that she’s pregnant. The paternity of the child remains uncertain, hanging between Avion and Nic. As Angelia grapples with the weight of her choices, the story delves into the intricacies of love, loyalty, and the consequences of one’s actions.
When It’s Over by Roy Glenn
Bestselling author Roy Glenn returns with When It’s Over, his latest Mike Black novel that delivers shocking urban suspense.
NYPD Detectives Kirk and Dawkins are pursuing Chet French, aka Big Frenchie, a small-time armed robber who did some time for aggravated assault. He stepped up to the big time when he robbed Mama’s Country Kitchen, one of The Family’s gambling houses, killing the houseman and four civilians in the process. When Mike Black and Bobby Ray take a personal interest and start asking questions, the bodies begin to pile up.
When the unthinkable happens, the entire Family is pushed to the brink of a war they didn’t want to fight. The only way to avoid blood in the street is for Kirk and Dawkins to find the people responsible before Black and Rain Robinson do.
When It All Falls Down by Chinedu Achebe
In the stirring sequel to The Miseducation of Obi Ifeanyi, Obi and Nkechi Ifeanyi, along with their children, Ikechukwu and Chimamanda, navigate the turbulent waters of modern America in the backdrop of Houston,Texas. Amidst the global upheaval of Covid 19, the Ifeanyis strive to rekindle their marriage, seeking solace in each other as the world outside contends with racial strife and political storms. As the contentious 2020 US presidential election unfolds, their story is a testament to the enduring power of family, the complexities of identity, and the relentless pursuit of happiness against all odds. This is a story of love, resilience, and the unyielding bonds that hold us together when the world seems to be falling apart.
On The Block (Glitter Trilogy Book 1) by Millie Belizaire
An Afrofuturist nightmare I had one time that fucked me up so bad that I started writing Romance novels in 2018.
Saints and Sinners: The St. Hillaire Men by Celeste Granger
Oscar Grant and Jeff Burns were business partners presiding over Onyx Bank and Trust. Oscar was the husband to Kiari Grant and Jeff was her father, complicit in Onyx Bank and Trust’s defrauding their clientele out of millions of dollars. Kiari was given to Oscar as a part of Oscar and Jeff’s business arrangement. When Oscar was hospitalized and placed in a medically induced coma, initially Kiari felt sad, but then she grew angry because of the realization of what transpired between her and her husband because of her father.
Then Amir St. Hillaire entered her life. Amir was a billionaire mogul who ran his life like he ran his business – with order and intention. The only person who could pull out his personality was his mother. Amir was her primary caregiver and while looking after her he collided with Kiari whose stunning beauty catches his attention instantly. Amir and Kiari start to interact, and they discovered a connection that was undeniable. Though Kiari carries an angry, broken heart, she allows herself to breathe, and find freedom with Amir. In doing so Kiari wonders if he could be her one true love or if the matters of her heart are a figment of her imagination.
The Book of Queens : Queen Anea by Mapule Mokhawa
Anea, a fugitive with her brother and ailing mother, finds a place to call home in Motsaneng, one of the seven villages of Leshabane Kingdom. When she wins the heart of the prince, it puts her at the risk of being discovered and deported back to her powerful pursuers.
As the tension between love and diplomacy takes center stage in a time of war and the political chaos of 1824 Southern Africa, is the prince’s love enough to mend her wandering heart?
A romantic telling of African women who have fallen in love, influenced societies, built traditions, left legacies and also kept the faith.
All I See Is You by Nek Mills
Tunnel vision-defective sight in which objects cannot be properly seen if not close to the center of the field of view.
Dyson Chambers had a promising future until one event changed the course of his life and how people viewed him for years to come. That all changed when he reconnects with the fiesty, bubbly, beauty that is Aubrie Rose Johnson. The labels placed on him are none of her concern because all she see’s is Dice.
Without missing a beat, the two water their blooming friendship. Serving as thorns to protect the other from anything that threatens their happiness, family included.
Soon, they will be faced with an opportunity they cannot refuse. One that will change the course of their journey forever. Can Dyson and Aubrie remain laser focused?
Going Toe to Toe: A Romance (Six Gems Book 5) by Yahrah St. John
After their no-strings fling in paradise, Lyric and Devon never thought they’d see each other again. Until they did. Now they have very different ideas about what the future holds…
Sometimes you just have to take the leap…
What happens in Aruba, stays in Aruba… That’s what former ballerina Lyric Taylor keeps telling herself, at least. After all, now that the curtain has closed on her ballet career, and with the search for her biological parents stalling, she could use a little distraction. So when a lodging mix-up leads to an unexpected fling in paradise with her sexy bunkmate, Devon, Lyric takes the plunge. Seven days of sun, sand and plenty of sizzle—and when it’s time to go home, their no-strings sitch will come to an end… Right?
Single dad Devon Masters spent the last eight years shielding his daughter, Kianna, from life’s disappointments—and he’s gotten pretty good at cutting pain off at the pass. But nothing can prepare him for this latest bombshell: discovering Lyric Taylor is Kianna’s new dance teacher. What happened in Aruba seems to have followed them home, but they’ll have to keep it under wraps for as long as they can. Soon, however, new feelings take hold and old wounds resurface. Will they finally find the rhythm they need to redefine what belonging truly means?
Stained Fate: New Adult Paranormal Shifter Romance (Stained Series Book 2) by Jorjor Battle
After her fated mate was murdered five years ago, bear shifter Willow Buttercup believes she’s destined to live a life alone. That is until her mate’s killer attacks her, and her sister-in-law abruptly moves in; she’s suddenly not so alone. Tack on that deliciously enticing bear shifter who is now her “bodyguard.” Willow questions her fate as more and more people find themselves in a permanent spot in her life.
Eddie Enchanted, a bear shifter trying to make a difference in his community, finds the perfect way to insert himself into Willow’s life after finding out a hitman is hot on her trail. What are the chances that the woman he instantly falls in love with isn’t his mate? Can he convince Willow that he is her fated mate regardless of her past while keeping her safe from the hitman who supposedly killed her “mate”?
A steamy romance and a fate like no other will force these two to accept the harsh truths of their new realities.
- Cliffhanger free
- HEA
- Trigger warnings: sexual content, death, familial abuse, mentions of trafficking, self-hate
Sugarplums on the Side by C.L. Fails
Discover the Magic of Unexpected Connections in “Sugarplums on the Side”
Step into the cozy world of The Fresh Grind, a charming Kansas City coffee shop where the scent of freshly brewed coffee mingles with the sweet promise of new beginnings. Meet Oakley Powell, a resilient and independent woman who has always played it safe-until Jason Mitchell walks into her life.
Jason, a charming actuary with a mysterious past, brings with him a wave of change that Oakley never saw coming. Their connection is instant and undeniable, igniting a journey of love, trust, and redemption. But as their relationship blossoms, old wounds resurface, and unforeseen challenges threaten to tear them apart.
Set against the inviting backdrop of Oakley’s bustling coffee shop, “Sugarplums on the Side” delves into the complexities of new love and the beauty of finding home in another person. With a perfect blend of humor, heart, and a dash of mystery, this tale explores the magic of second chances and the transformative power of love.
Will Oakley and Jason’s budding relationship survive the tests of time and circumstance, or will the ghosts of their pasts tear them apart?
Tempting the Reaper: Dark Monster Romance (Romancing the Shadows Book 2) by Rianne Burnett
Echo Rivers worked hard for a decade to get the life she craved. So why does it feel like she’s suffocating? Longing to run away, one night she grabs the escape bag she’s kept with her for months. She’s returning home to Emory Falls where nobody will look for her. But things go differently than planned.
Nothing is the same after a freak accident brings her face to face with a Reaper. Though she survives, she can’t stop thinking about them. Seeing them again is only supposed to quench her curiosity but she can’t help feeling drawn to everything they are. Their passionate nights tell her that they feel the same.
Just when they’re exploring what the relationship can be, the reaper’s job hits close to home and Echo has to deal with what it means for them. Can she really build a life with an entity that’s shrouded in death?
Note: This book contains mild violence, the exploration of grief, brief mentions of DV, detailed anxiety attacks, and death.
The Cottage on Pelican Bay (Catalina Cove Book 7) by Brenda Jackson
Sometimes one hot night simply isn’t enough.
Two years ago, Zara Miller found herself heartbroken and stranded in a New Orleans hotel bar with a sexy stranger named “Saint.” One thing led to another and to a night of unforgettable pleasure. Though contact info wasn’t exchanged—no strings attached—Zara hasn’t been able to stop thinking about him or that one scorching night ever since. Now she’s returned to her hometown of Catalina Cove only to discover that her brother’s new hire is Evans “Saint” Toussaint, the one-night man she can’t forget.
Though Saint, like Zara, grew up in Catalina Cove, they’d never crossed paths. Now all of a sudden they can’t seem to avoid each other. Despite an enduring attraction, Zara and Saint decide to keep their spicy secret in the past. Everybody knows everybody’s business in Catalina Cove, and they don’t need everybody knowing theirs—especially since they’ve both been burned in the past.
But when their intense desire becomes impossible to ignore, they escape to Zara’s secluded cottage on Pelican Bay, where they’re free to explore whether their casual connection might actually be the lasting love they’ve both been missing.
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