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Check out these new Black Romance releases from August 26th-September 1st.
Bittersweet: The Sweet Series Book 2 by Joan Vassar
Queens, New York 1951…
Lamont is heartbroken and left reeling from his own choices.
Vicki’s fairytale marriage is shattered by reality.
Jack is crushed by a love unreciprocated.
In this compelling polyamorous romance, three beautiful souls come together to experience healing, acceptance, and a love that is Bittersweet.
AUGUST by M. Monique
THE POWER OF REDEMPTION
Loss after loss is the beginning of August’s story. First the death of his mother, then the imprisonment of his father. Although he faces great losses, his brother Kingston is there to be his guidance and protection. Not only does he have Kingston, he also has the love and wisdom of Granny, the woman who raises him in the absence of his parents. If August thought the loss of his parents was devastating, losing his granny pushed him into a pit so deep, only a miracle could pull him out.
THE POWER OF HEALING
Anastasia “Asia” Anthony has had her own share of childhood struggles. Having dealt with an emotionally absent mother and father, she struggles with her own outlook on healthy love. However, her lack of emotional awareness takes a back seat to the health crisis she faces. With her eyesight slowly fading, Asia’s fears take the passenger seat to her already bumpy ride.
August and Asia meet, and there’s one thing they can agree on: each feel the spark between them. With August trapped in his own mental pit, he’s running from anything that slightly resembles love. His wall is so high, Asia has no choice but to fall in line where he allows her to.
Friends, parents, and other family members make this journey for August and Asia an interesting one. When it’s all said and done, will August come out redeemed? Also, will Asia learn how to truly tap into her emotions?
THE POWER OF WAITING
Jericho and Faith have been friends since they were teenagers. A series of unfortunate situations sent Faith into a system she thought she would be safe in, only to be majorly disappointed.
Jericho is a legend in his hood. He’s the man no one wants to cross. When he steps up for Faith, they become instant friends.
That friendship is about to come to a screeching halt. It takes one night for Jericho to throw all his cards, and heart, on the table. It is up to Faith to have faith in the man who’s always protected her take possession of the heart he’s so freely offering her. Jericho is determined to let nothing stop him. Not even Faith’s fears.
Studio Love by Parker Jones
Brielle “Benz” Carter is a music producer and only child of the legendary Andre “Dre” Carter, owner of Get Rich Records. While her father attempts to discourage her career in the music industry, she continues to pursue her dream. After proving herself as one of the best producers in the game, years later he needs her help getting his best-selling artist back to the top of the rap charts. She agrees to work with him, but their working together is a reminder of the love she lost.
Bryce “Trigga” James is a Grammy winning five-time platinum selling rapper. His last album was a complete and utter flop. With his personal life hitting the blogs and his fans waiting on him to redeem himself, the pressure is mounting. When the head of his label pairs him with a new producer he never expects it to be Brielle. He is initially confused upon their meeting but soon realizes Brielle is exactly what he needs professionally and personally.
Can Brielle and Bryce come together to get him another platinum plaque? Will Brielle be open to Bryce’s romantic advances, or will his constant presence in the blogs turn her off?
Reclaim Me: The New Haven Series (Book #4) by JL Seegars
Rae
Loving someone with demons is hard but leaving them is harder.
That’s a lesson I learned roughly a decade ago when I left the love of my life behind. Choosing the child we made but weren’t ready for over any hope for what could be. Trading in potential for reality, my dreams for motherhood and the warmth of his embrace for a cold, lonely world.
Despite how tragic it all sounds, everything turned out okay. I made peace with my decisions, soothed the ache in my heart with harsh truths that have remained firmly in tact until…well, until now.
Now, I’m back in New Haven and nothing is the way it should be. The man I left behind is not the one I keep running into around town. He’s steady, dependable, stable, ready to be a father to our daughter and desperate to do more than co-parent with me.
Hunter
couldn’t stop wanting Rachel Prince if I tried. Not that I ever have. Tried, that is. Why would I when she’s the only good thing I’ve ever craved, the only addiction I’ve had that didn’t try to destroy me?
When she left me, I wasn’t mad. I didn’t want her to go, but I think by the end we both knew she couldn’t stay. There was too much darkness around us, and it was all emanating from me.
My addiction. My pain. My grief overshadowing hers.
I wasn’t the man she needed or the partner she deserved. She did the right thing, getting out, taking our kid with her. But knowing that doesn’t make it hurt any less.
It does, however, make me determined.
To keep my decade long sobriety streak going.
To make up for every day I missed of my daughter’s life.
To win back the love of my life and never let her go again.
Head Hunter by Stephanie Nicole Norris
I’d been holding it together for a while. Twelve months. That was a while, right? Twelve months after my husband left me here alone, I was feening again. The thirst was real, and as I sat here watching a potential suitor, imagining swallowing him whole, I reminded myself that I deserved this. I needed to be fed. I needed…. to be gagged.
Count On You by Kami
“Love is a gamble. You’ll never be able to predict whether you have a bad hand or a good one until you start playing.” Puma
Normandee Tribune dedicates her life to saving the lives of children. While she loves her job, it doesn’t fill the void of not being able to have the one thing she desires more than anything—a family of her own.
Amid her fertility struggles, she’s forced to come to terms with the reality that she may have put her heart in the hands of the wrong person. Things begin to shift after she’s reunited with the knight in shining armor who once helped her during a devastating loss. Now, Normandee is left with hard decisions only she can make.
Tycen Newell had everything a man could ask for… A beautiful fiancée and a son he adored. However, a tragic accident uncovers an unforgivable secret and betrayal from the people he thought he could trust. Revenge is the only thing on his mind when crossing paths with the beautiful doctor who turned his world upside down. Somehow, she manages to find her way into not only his bed, but his heart as well.
It’s hard to trust when you’ve been hurt before. It’s even harder to love when you’ve never experienced the real thing. Normandee is determined to keep her heart on lock, but Tycen has other plans for her.
Intimate Seduction (The Intimate Series Book 2) by Sean D. Young
Keisha Robinson thought she’d left her heartbreak in the past, but when her college reunion brings her face-to-face with Lorenzo Washington, her world is turned upside down.
Lorenzo Washington, a former college football star turned successful owner of a sports marketing agency is haunted by a misunderstanding that tore them apart. He’s determined to win back the only woman who ever mattered.
Keisha, now the owner of Sensual Pleasures, an online sex toy shop, is as sensual as the products she sells but is guarded when it comes to matters of the heart.
Keisha and Lorenzo’s paths crossing again, reignites a passion that never truly died. As they reconnect, they are forced to confront their past misunderstandings and the lingering chemistry between them. Will old wounds prove too deep to heal? Can Lorenzo break through Keisha’s defenses and show her that their love is worth fighting for?
Journey’s Love (Bisset Sisters Book 2) by K.C. Mills
Nathanial Steel is a silent warrior who serves and protects as a personal bodyguard. There’s very little he fears until he is introduced to Journey Bisset. Their attraction is instant but if he fails her the disappointment will be the only thing capable of penetrating his armor.
Journey Bisset is driven by her need to exist in peace. She cares very little about the opinions of others. Journey’s individuality is firmly defined by her heart’s mission. Once she crosses paths with Nathanial Steel, Journey realizes the only peace she will ever find is acceptance that the one man who sees and understands her refuses to cross the self imposed lines he’s drawn between them.
Since their first interaction Journey and Steel are instantly drawn to one another but refuse to give in. Steel’s fear of history repeating itself holds him back and Journey’s stubborn will won’t allow her to push.
They both learn the hard lesson that you can avoid your feelings but you can’t deny your heart.
This can be read as a standalone however, for a better reading experience, start with Forever Tru.
Breathe (Therapy Series Book 1) by Emersyn Baylee
When life begins to be all too much Kailynn Taylor crosses paths with a man who not only helps make her life softer, but who helps her breathe a little easier when her world comes crashing down. Isaiah Miracle is a man with few worries and a past that has shaped him into the charming monster everyone he meets either loves or hates. He didn’t plan it but he meets the love of his life and for his family he will do anything necessary
The High Price of Love by Pamela Campbell
Jalessa Thompson is a beautiful young woman working at her family’s prestigious solar energy company, Thompson Solar Solutions. Justen Turner is a skilled IT Specialist. From the moment he arrived at Thompson Solar Solutions, his connection with Jaleesa is undeniable. Their connection intensifies as they work together to investigate the company’s computer security breach. As the investigation heats up, Jaleesa and Justen’s relationship blossoms.
Complicating matters, Jalessa’s best friend, Shanti, rekindles a romance with Jalessa’s older brother, Daniel, who also works at Thompson Solar Solutions. Their relationship has caused some family tension.
But true love never comes easily. Family expectations and personal insecurities throw obstacles in their path. Justen’s love and devotion for Jaleesa lead him to make a secret, life-changing decision, while Jaleesa battles to reconcile her heart with her head.
Jaleesa and Justen must decide if their love is worth fighting for. Can they overcome the high price of love, or will the sacrifices be too great?
Finding your soulmate could mean losing it all…or discovering that true love is worth fighting for.
Last Day of Summer by Natisha Raynor
Peace James has been with Will for eight years. He’s a good man, and he treats her well. Peace isn’t the same woman at thirty that she was at twenty-three. She feels that she’s outgrown Will, but Peace is afraid that if she breaks up with him for superficial reasons that she’ll be a bad person. Peace feels as if she has the weight of the world on her shoulders because she has a feeling that Will is about to propose, but how can she happily accept when she feels like she’s falling out of love with him? As if he can read her mind, Will gives Peace the freedom to be free for two months. If she decides that she doesn’t want to be with him, he’ll walk away. Unsure of what to do, she goes to visit her sister who just gave birth. In the small southern town an hour away from Diamond Cove, Peace meets Honor. And all hell breaks loose. By the end of summer, everything has changed.
Finders Keepers: A Friends-To-Lovers Romance by Tempestt Chantel
I came to win by any means necessary.
I’m in San Diego for my team’s championship game. The entire season has brought us to this pivotal moment where our future careers are on the line. I must maintain focus, but my carefully orchestrated plans go awry when Yvette Durel shows up unannounced.
I’ve been in love with my best friend since high school, and the friend zone has become a prison.
I. Want. Out.
Despite this, old fears and secrets threaten to ruin the relationship that is within my grasp.
The stakes are high on and off the field, but I not only play hard but also for keeps. I am willing to defy every rule necessary to win her heart.
First, I must show her that our friendship has evolved and our hearts are yearning for more.
Why not us? Why not now?
Finders Keepers is a standalone steamy sports novella with dark themes and a happily ever. This book is not intended for readers under the age of 18.
Toxic Perfection by Zakiya
Chance Evans will only have the highest level of brilliance surrounding her, and that undoubtedly includes who she chooses to make a life with. “When perfection is the choice of life, there is no room for anything else” is one of her mantras. She only dates up, and she would never entertain the thought of seeing a colleague or someone younger than her.
Chance cannot help the irresistible pull to the young, newly added executive to her company, Link Sole. She does everything she can to make sure their paths do not cross, but Link enjoys being the roadblocks that get in the way of her daily tasks. He is continuing his family’s legacy and adding to their empire.
When an assignment to fix and expose a scheme set to disturb their familial culture leads him to be in the vicinage of perfectionist Chance, he welcomes the defying task of swaying her to break her rules for them.
This is book one of a two-book series with the potential to grow. This book ends on an emotional, suspenseful cliffhanger.
Black White Blur: An African Romantic Psycological Thriller by Rosemary Okafor
What if the person you loved and knew turns out to be someone you never knew at all?
Life is beautiful for Ifechukwu. She has everything; a loving father, a thriving business, and a man who loves her more than she ever imagined possible.
Everything changes when a charming stranger, harbouring a dark secret appears at her engagement party, triggering a series of events that set her on the run while questioning the intentions and loyalties of those around her—including that of the man she is planning to spend the rest of her life with. On her quest to finding answers, she realizes that hidden among the many emotions warring inside her is one feeling she does not want to nurse. Especially not for the uncanny handsome stranger who is after her for one reason…maybe two: her body and her death.
Is she wrong about the stranger’s intention?
Could there be someone else who wants her dead?
Is this handsome stranger only using her as a bait to lure ‘this’ someone out?
The Indomitable Mr. Temple (Queen City Queens) by Lindo Forbes
Practical, ever-responsible Leigh Bridger always does the Right Thing. When fast-living, slick-talking, twelve-years-her-junior Quincy Temple stumbles into her life, the idea of a relationship with him is the very definition of misguided. Still, she can’t deny her attraction to Quincy. Unfortunately, Leigh has never been good at putting herself first and can’t decide if doing what she thinks is right matters more than getting what she truly wants.
Love In The Wilderness: A Righteous Romance by Ariel Nathan
Twelve years ago, Paulina was a high school senior with her whole life ahead of her. She had a loving boyfriend, and a full ride to the college of her dreams. But all that came to a halt when she found out that she was pregnant. She lost her scholarship, and her boyfriend abandoned her to raise their daughter alone. Being a single mom wasn’t easy. She put her dreams on hold and worked multiple jobs to raise her daughter while going to college part time. Now, after all these years, Paulina feels as if her life is finally getting back on track. She has a close relationship with the Most High, a new career as a teacher, and the steadfast support of her childhood friend, Douglas.
When Paulina joins a Torah Observant church, she runs into Luke, her ex-boyfriend and the father of her child. He seems determined to make up for lost time with his daughter, and before she knows it, Paulina finds herself spending the week of Sukkot with him and her new church family at a local campground. She wants to resent Luke, but the more she sees of him, the more she realizes that he is not the same boy who broke her heart all those years ago. Can she find it in her heart to forgive him? And will she be able to find love in the wilderness?
Love Ambition by Sheridan S. Davis
After so much back and forth, Lisa and Rashawn have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel. Join their spicy families and crazy friends as they host their wedding week. Rashawn’s mother literally hates this blushing bride. Will her animosity and a blast from their past come in the way of this romance? Or will Lisa and Rashawn’s love ambition be torn to shreds?
***THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE CHURCH GIRLS SERIES***
Fugitive Heart by Mathitu Wairimu
Makena has been living in the shadows, evading her abusive past with her young son in tow, running every time it threatens to catch up. Then she crosses paths with David, a kind-hearted stranger who thaws the icy grip of fear around her heart. She faces a dilemma she never expected—to keep running or to confront her past head-on.
As their connection deepens, Makena finds herself torn between the safety of anonymity and the hope of a future filled with love and stability. But her ex’s relentless pursuit threatens to shatter the fragile peace she’s found, forcing her to confront the ultimate question. Is running away truly the answer, or is it time to stand her ground and fight for the happiness she deserves?
One woman’s journey to break free from her past and embrace a brighter future. Hers is a powerful story of love, courage, and second chances.
Take Her To Church by Tucora Monique
“I’ma put some blame on me, tryna take accountability, but you take on my ability. You’re the death of me and the remedy.” — Brent Faiyaz
Cash and Crips have always been Blaze Banks’ kryptonite. She was raised to be a high-priced ho and measures her value based on her appearance. After an attempt to move with genuine intentions leaves her with damaged faith, she places her heart in a vault and moves to Silk Hills. Her decision to move is as on-brand as her becoming a stripper… Yet falling in love and getting caught in a web of scandal she can’t finesse her way out of, is not.
Brotherhood and bread are two things Church Sharp has always held in high regard. Being the eldest sibling of four and the vice president of The Sons of Eshu, the giant of a man has always been a problem solver. However, after surviving a near-death experience, Church opens a cleaning service that caters to civilians and criminals who can afford him. Despite being months from his thirty-fifth birthday, Church has no plans to add a wife or kids to his legacy. That is until life-altering news motivates him to reconsider the status of his relationship with the wild child he can’t leave alone.
Wedged between their cravings and their fear of enigma, Church and Blaze have always sorted out their differences in the bedroom. Where will they take their dilemmas when their sanctuary is infiltrated?
98′ Legacy (The Lewis Brothers Book 2) by Alicia Weathers-Grey
I’m not a product of my environment.
My environment is a product of me.
Only the playas change, never the game.
Falling for Her Grumpy Neighbor (The Firefighters of Orange Valley Book 3) by Aminata Coote
Two hearts, two deadlines, one last chance to get it right.
Adriana Palmer’s father raised her like a boy and she’s desperate for independence. Adrian’s dreams of freedom crumble when her aunt demands she must wed by thirty to inherit.
After his parents’ divorce, Liam Carson has grown into a guarded and grumpy man. He must also marry before his thirtieth birthday to inherit his deceased mother’s shares.
Reunited by chance, these estranged friends find a simple solution to their problems: activating a childhood marriage pact. As they navigate the complexities of their arrangement, they uncover not just old wounds but also shocking plots and betrayals.
Is their marriage strong enough to withstand, or will it disintegrate as their friendship once did?
Falling For Her Grumpy Neighbor is the last book in The Firefighters of Orange Valley trilogy. This is a Christian Contemporary Romance with strong faith themes.
Reading Order:
- Falling for Her Fake Wedding Date
- Falling for Her Student’s Single Dad
- Falling for Her Grumpy Neighbor
The Queen of Crossovers by Dela Dane
In the heart of Brooklyn, Nia Carter, a gifted basketball player with a scholarship to Spelman College on the line, finds her carefully constructed world turned upside down when she falls for Jazz, a charismatic DJ with a passion for music as infectious as her smile.
Navigating the pressures of family expectations, community judgment, and the challenges of a long-distance relationship, Nia and Jazz must fight for their love while pursuing their individual dreams. As Nia excels on the court and in the classroom, Jazz’s DJ career takes off, leading them to Atlanta, where their paths intertwine in unexpected ways.
Through soulful melodies and slam dunks, whispered poems and late-night talks, Nia and Jazz discover that love, like a mixtape, requires a delicate balance of rhythm and harmony. But can their love withstand the pressures of a world that isn’t always ready to embrace their kind of melody?
“Queen of Crossovers” is a coming-of-age story about first love, self-discovery, and the power of music and community to uplift and empower young Black women as they navigate the complexities of identity and find their voice in a world that often tries to silence them.
After The Burn by Leilani Garrett
Leilani Garrett’s debut novel about a successful Black woman finding the courage to trust herself above all else is a rallying cry for modern women.
Devoted single mom and corporate badass Elle Grace Rollins is crushing it. Despite growing up “hood poor,” Elle has built a rewarding life. With a teenage son, a vibrant circle of “sistah” friends, and a man she adores, Elle has it all. Or so she thought. After more than a decade with the love of her life, Darien, another woman threatens to upend their relationship. As a rift grows between them, she unexpectedly finds herself in the arms of a younger man. And as if a love triangle wasn’t enough, Elle discovers a rival colleague is trying to cheat her out of a big payday. With her career at stake, Elle isn’t willing to take it lying down. In a final showdown, she has one last move to make. But will she come out on top?
In After the Burn, Garrett pushes the boundaries of cultural norms, redefining what it means to be a successful woman. Drawing from her experiences as an African American woman in technology sales in corporate America, as well as her adventures as a mother, friend and lover, she contemplates what happens when we allow ourselves to consider what we want first. Written from the perspective of a Black woman, the book speaks specifically to Black women. Yet its message will resonate with women of all ages and races, teaching them that it’s okay to create your own view of success in life and in love.
Take You For A Ride: A Do Or Die Kind Of Love (Messiah & Adore) by Aja Cornish
Messiah, a twenty-seven-year-old bachelor, lives life in the fast lane. By day, he’s a professional dunk racer, and by night, he navigates the treacherous world of street pharmacy moving product through the streets like a master chess player. He’s the epitome of a man who built his empire from nothing, now enjoying the fruits of his labor—everything he ever dreamed of, except for the love of a woman. Messiah is used to the speed of his dunk, the rush of fast money, but when it comes to love, he’s completely oblivious.
Adore, a twenty-five-year-old single choreographer who’s making waves with every step she takes. She owns her own dance studio and leaves a lasting imprint on the hearts of those she mentors. She’s unapologetically free, fiercely independent, and moves to her own rhythm, never slowing down for anything—or anyone. Adore takes pride in her independence, pouring her soul into her career. She dances through life with grace, never expecting to be caught off guard by the speed of love.
When Messiah and Adore’s worlds collide, it’s like gasoline meeting fire- they are thrust into a whirlwind romance that challenges everything they know. Adore, a lover of control, wants to take her time with love, but love has another agenda. It tracks her down, arrests her heart, and embeds itself deep in her soul. As the speed of love overtakes them both, will they surrender to its power, or will they resist and lose the chance to experience the greatest journey of all?
Catfish in Paradise: A Love, Lies, and Catfish Novel by Joi Jackson
A tech-savvy control freak. A laid-back life coach. One trip to paradise that changes everything.
When Aja Lewis, a sharp tech entrepreneur known for unmasking online dating scams, receives news of her estranged mother’s death, her meticulously controlled life starts to crumble. The mother who vanished thirty years ago has unexpectedly left her entire estate in Barbados to Aja. With her career thriving, why would Aja disrupt everything to fulfill the last wishes of the woman who abandoned her?
Enter Del Parris, a charismatic life coach with a profound connection to Aja’s mother. Del is determined to lead Aja to Barbados, urging her to find the closure she never thought she needed. But as their lives intersect, sparks ignite, and Aja’s distrust of Del’s true intentions only intensifies the growing tension between them.
As Aja delves into the mysteries of her mother’s past and wrestles with her attraction to Del, she discovers that sometimes relinquishing control is the only way to find a new beginning.
Catfish in Paradise is a moving story of love, forgiveness, and embracing the unexpected.
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