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Check out these new Black Romance releases from December 16th-22nd.
The World Around Us (Playing for Keeps Book 1) by Lauren Lacey
In the small, close-knit town of Greer, Georgia, Tiffany Weathers and Mason Boom are two souls bound by a destiny neither of them can explain. From the first shared glance, Mason feels an unshakable connection to Tiffany, a recognition so profound it feels like he’s finally found the missing piece of himself. Tiffany, equally captivated, finds herself drawn to the life that Mason seems to offer—a life filled with love, family, and security. But as they navigate the peaks and valleys of adolescence into adulthood, they face unforeseen trials that test the depths of their love and resilience.
As they mature, Mason’s journey to become an NFL star pulls him into a world of fame and glamour. Tiffany, meanwhile, builds a life for herself as a successful dancer and studio owner, establishing stability for her son, Drew, and creating the quiet, fulfilling life she’s always wanted. Yet, despite their separate paths, fate continues to pull them together, forging a connection that remains unbroken even by time and distance.
Mason returns to Greer with a renewed determination to finally claim the life he’s always envisioned—with Tiffany at its center. For both, it’s a return not just to each other but to the dreams they’ve held onto through years of separation and growth. Reunited, Tiffany and Mason decide they’re done with the years of waiting and misunderstanding. Instead, they commit to building a life together, ready to face whatever challenges come their way. This time, they refuse to let anything or anyone tear them apart.
In The World Around Us, Mason and Tiffany’s love story unfolds as a testament to destiny’s intricate design, where fate, secrets, and shared history bind them in ways even they cannot fully comprehend. Their journey is an exploration of resilience, hope, and the unshakable belief that fate never fails and love will always prevail.
This small-town second-chance sports romance will keep you on the edge of your seat, on the brink of tears, overcome with laughter, and rooting for a love that refuses to fade.
Can’t Say No to Joy by Nicole Falls
On Christmas Eve Eve, at the mall on a blank mission, Joy ends up connecting with Jasper, a dashing stranger who makes her want to put the ho ho ho in holidays.
THIS IS A NOVELETTE.
Seven Days Seven Dates: A Kwanzaa Holiday Story by Bailey West
Anniston Buckley, a devoted single mom and hopeful romantic, has spent the years since her divorce focused on raising her son and building her career, leaving little room for love. In a bold attempt to reignite her passion, she enrolls in a seven-day matchmaking program inspired by the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa. Run by the charismatic Hadassah and Joel Brighton—famous for fostering meaningful connections—the program promises transformative experiences that go far beyond blind dates.
Samar ‘Sam’ Harding, pragmatic and guarded after a painful breakup, isn’t looking for a fairytale. But as a close friend of the Brightons, he takes a leap of faith, willing to see where this week of shared experiences and reflection might lead.
Over seven days, as Annie and Sam navigate moments of doubt and discovery, they begin to question their pasts and imagine new futures. From unity to purpose, each principle of Kwanzaa pushes them closer to healing—and to each other. What began as a simple matchmaking experiment blossoms into a profound journey of love, self-discovery, and the courage to embrace the unexpected. Together, they might just find the connection they didn’t know they were searching for—and rewrite their stories forever.
Home For Christmas by Rilzy Adams
She’s in her Grinch era.
He convinces her to give Christmas one more try.
Together, they create magic.
Aria Buchanan doesn’t have beef with Christmas. If her past disastrous holidays are any indication, Christmas has beef with her. It’s been years since she’s celebrated, and Aria has convinced herself that she is perfectly okay with being in her Grinch era. However, everything changes when she meets Myles Henderson and he persuades her to give Christmas one more try.
Myles Henderson thought the only thing he needed this Christmas was to spend it at home in Providence. Nothing prepared him for Aria Buchanan and the instant connection he felt with her. Suddenly, Myles wants more than justbeing home for Christmas. He wants to celebrate Christmas with her.
Both of them are shocked when she agrees to attend a few holiday events with him, but as the days tick towards Christmas, Myles and Aria learn that sometimes home can be found in a person, and it only takes one decision to change your life forever.
Olivia (LMAO Book 4) by Sabrina B. Scales
Four women.
Four stories.
One passion… to make you laugh!
Hey people,
I’m Olivia Gates, the “O” in LMAO.
Come and join me on my journey to the Edge Control Tour. It’s about to be a sold-out show!
If awkwardness, quirkiness, and dry humor are your speed, then congratulations you’ve come to the right show. My story isn’t bubbly, but it’s interesting, nonetheless. The route it took to get me here was full of twists and turns.
As a professional life coach, becoming a comedian didn’t seem logical. I dedicated my life to building up others while secretly laughing about it the minute I left the office. Comedy was more inherited than sought after for me, and I’m not being braggadocios, but it’s literally in my genes. So, it was only so long before I surrendered to the stage and did what I was created to do.
It would’ve been great if choosing the right career path was the biggest of my worries, but that wasn’t the case since I struggled even harder to navigate romantic relationships. Being the sheltered daughter of a celebrity made it difficult for me to make connections in so many ways and Ivan Jackson was all too familiar with my inability to settle down. Showing the patience of a preschool teacher as I constantly put him off, he made it clear how badly he wanted me. But as would any human being worth the sense God gave them, he was reaching his breaking point and handing me an ultimatum.
Grab your tickets and enjoy this comedic exhibition of depth, hilarity, secrets, and acceptance.
Again, I’m Olivia Gates, the ‘O’ in LMAO!
Soul Star (Soulmates Book 5) by Aja
Zhara is a star now but at one time, she was flesh—learning to love herself and the man given to her to endure life with—Immanuel.
In 1959, Zhara Williams moves to Pittsburgh with her family, hoping for a fresh start in a new city. What she finds instead is judgment, self-doubt, and an unexpected chance at love. Immanuel Green, a steadfast carpenter, sees Zhara’s quiet strength and chooses to stand by her, no matter the cost.
As their love blossoms, Zhara uncovers the legacy of the women who came before her—a legacy written in the stars.
Includes a special BONUS SCENE.
Soul Star is the newest addition to Aja’s bestselling Soulmates Series. Visit ajathewriter.com for more information.
*Always read the Dear Reader letter and Content Warnings at the beginning of Aja’s books.*
The Season For Love: A Destination Christmas Novelette by Pamela Campbell
In the heartwarming setting of a charming Charleston resort, Jessica Stark’s Christmas getaway spirals from simply escaping her grief into an emotional rollercoaster she never saw coming.
Three years after the tragic loss of her husband, Jessica’s friends: Mya and Ravina gift her a trip to Charleston for a chance to heal and regain the Christmas spirit. That is until she comes face-to-face with Drew Anderson, her first love, the man who broke her heart over a decade ago. Now running his family’s struggling resort, Drew is no longer the impulsive young man who walked away from their love over a decade ago.
As her icy walls begin to thaw a little, Jessica is torn between rekindling a love she thought was long buried and honoring the memory of the man she lost. Can Jessica open her heart to love again without betraying the memory of her late husband? With a winter storm threatening to snuff out their reconnection, Jessica must confront not only her buried feelings but the chance to reclaim her happiness.
The Season For Love is a story of loss, healing, self-discovery, and the beautiful possibility of love after loss. Will Jessica embrace the season’s magic to discover that love can bloom amid sorrow? This is the first part of a 3-part destination holiday novelette series.
Sleigh Bae by Torryn Santana
Mina Hamilton, a stylish graphic designer, returns to the small town of Pinecrest for Christmas. Despite her love life not following the plan, she’s determined to prove that she’s flourishing in the city. She scrambles to keep up the charade when she brings Davonte home for Christmas.
Davonte Sleigh, a brooding, self-made garage owner, has long since written off Christmas and his family obligations due to painful memories. However, he steps into a role he hadn’t expected to play and finds no patience for holiday drama.
Caught off guard by their connection, Davonte and Mina are forced to confront their pasts as they navigate the thin line between a holiday fling or something deeper.
In Sleigh Bae, Christmas becomes a day of surprise reveals, secrets, and family members who have no filter. Davonte and Mina have one weekend to decide, because pretending feels dangerously close to the real thing.
Szn’s Greetings by Lady Marie
Turns out hooking up with your ex-boyfriend’s cousin at Thanksgiving isn’t just the ultimate lick back. It’s also the perfect way to fall in love.
Check in with Sinna and Gideon as they celebrate Christmas together a year after their Thanksgiving shenanigans.
This is a 9300 word short story/novelette featuring the characters from Sinnamon & Golds.
Capri 3.5 (Season Three: Delgato Family: Capri) by Jahquel J.
When Meer saw me off at the airport, I never expected to come home and become his wife. His daughter becoming mine. Our lives intertwining into one. I didn’t think I was worthy of being loved the way this man has loved me. Worthy of a man telling me how’s he coming behind me and actually standing on that. He loves and accepts all parts of me. Our families have become one because of our love.
For every good thing in my life there’s always a bad thing lurking.
Death. Dishonor. Redemption?
We’re in the end game now.
Seeing Red: An MMF Romance (Bliss Peak Book 2) by Shon
I was only in Bliss Peak to do two things:
- See about my grandmother.
- Write
I wasn’t supposed to get to this town and show my behind. Literally.
But I could explain. There was a bat. In my shower. And the threat of rabies was enough to have me sprinting out of my cabin to my only neighbor’s house, with just my towel and suds covering my body.
My neighbor watched me run circles around his house before I could tell him what was wrong.
He was even nice enough to let me wait in his house with a change of his clothes while he took care of my bat problem.
Thankfully, it wasn’t even a bat.
But I still had a problem.
I’d come to these woods to write and now I was distracted. Because my neighbor had a roommate, and they invited me to dinner every night. Took care of me when I didn’t know I needed it.
And loved me through my grief.
I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with them. But I was learning that not everything went according to plan
Holidays with the Morings: A Holiday Short by Rosè Dior
The Morings are back for the most wonderful time of the year.
Join them on their journey of love, self-reflection, and learning that forgiveness is the true definition of healing, strength, and triumph.
Last Minute Christmas: A Romance Short by Amara Jones
Bianca is a lawyer known for her systems at work, but in her personal life, she does everything on the fly. This year she decides to drive from Los Angeles to Seattle to spend Christmas with her family, and taking the advice of one of her coworkers, she shops small! Her road trip leads her to the town of Pine Grove where she eventually gets snowed in with a shopkeeper by the name of Marshawn Fields. How will she handle being stuck in a small town store with him? There’s only one way to find out.
This short story is for those who love cheesy romances with happily ever afters.
Holiday Husband (Timber Mills Book 4) by Turtleberry
Noelle was starting to hit her stride. After over twenty years in retail, she finished her degree and began a new career in Human Resources. She met Lucas her first day on the job. He worked in IT. They hit it off and soon he became her “work husband”. Her mood plummets when the holidays come around because of a recent loss in her life. Lucas decides to become her “holiday husband” to try and bring some joy back into her life. How will Noelle react when she discovers that Lucas would like to be her husband for more than a holiday?
Gobbl’d: A Short Story by Kimmie Ferrell
Who would’ve thought a trip to the grocery store, on Thanksgiving, would be so… pleasurable?
Christmas With the Lewises by Zee Reneé
Your favorite family is back under one roof for the holiday season! Each of us will give an update on our lives, loves, and personal growth since you last saw us. Some of us have found peace, while others are still searching deep within. Through it all, the importance of family continues to keep us grounded. Pull up a chair at the table and prepare to spend Christmas With the Lewises!
Please be advised this is a novella. Both All In and Troubled Waters should be read first.
Mask Unburned: High Class Society Holiday by Sherelle Green
Forced into an arranged marriage, Malaysia was his obsession—a prize he paid richly to claim. Patience was never his virtue. Yet Tripp waited to make her his. But a week before their wedding, she vanished, leaving him with nothing but questions and a thirst to find her. He set the world ablaze trying to locate his runaway bride, and all he found were ashes.
Hiding in another city, she’s built a new life within a secret organization, her emotional scars from the mafia world fueling her hunger for revenge. She thinks she has more time to plan her next move. Yet, at an iconic masquerade party, she feels his presence… his eyes on her. And when she locates the man in the black mask, she’s faced with conflicting emotions for her almost husband and the man she swore to hate.
When sweet temptation meets dark desire, even toy soldiers break, sugar plum fairies burn, and High Class Society members are held by secrets that can only be bound until midnight.
Mask Unbroken: High Class Society Holiday by Angela Seals
Bailey had planned for a magical night at the city’s most exclusive holiday masquerade, where glamour and intrigue promised the perfect New Year’s Eve escape. The rules were clear: impress, charm, and find a midnight match among the masked elite. But when a stranger’s hypnotizing gaze locks on hers, his presence sends her heart into a spiral—equal parts thrilling and fearful. Beneath the glittering lights, temptation burned, and she can’t shake the eerie feeling that he knows exactly who she is.
Every stolen glance and calculated move draws Bailey right where Hudson wants her. Especially as he watches her fight her instincts to turn away. She doesn’t understand why the air between them is crackled with unspoken desire and shadowed by something brokenly sinister that she can’t quite place, but he knows. He understands exactly why she’s battling between succumbing to his allure and practicing the weight of caution. He only wonders how long before she figures out their connection.
Mask Unbound: High Class Society Holiday by Kelsey Green
Attending the masquerade gala with her secret society members was supposed to be Ryah’s escape—a night of mystery and anonymity, far from her usual chaos. But when the elevator grounds to a halt, enclosing her with the man she’d been cautiously watching all evening, her plan unraveled. Cairo represents everything she should steer clear from. Especially with eyes so deeply piercing, they threaten to strip away her carefully constructed walls with each sarcastic exchange.
Cairo’s polished façade has been slowly fracturing for years as he’s tried to bury his past beneath the weight of his deep secrets. Being trapped in close confinement with a woman who tests his restraint, he can’t let his smug demeanor slip under her guarded curiosity. If he does, he’ll reveal to Ryah something far different than she expects. A realization that some raw truths are bound in the darkness of illicit encounters when you’re trapped with the right person.
Hurry Down My Chimney Tonight: A Christmas Erotica by Lily S. Flowers
Santa’s sleigh isn’t the only thing rocking this Christmas.
Meet the people that keep him going through out the year and help welcome him back to the North Pole after he’s been out delivering presents.
FFFMM short Erotica.
Calculated Love by Monica Cox
Dr. Seraphina Jacobs, a fiercely independent department chair and intersectional feminist, is stretched to her limits. Between the demands of her career, caring for her terminally ill father, and enduring a hostile work environment with an unsupportive boss and colleagues determined to sabotage her leadership, she has little energy left for herself.
Conservative tech billionaire Gabriel Fauntleroy is her opposite—a man known for his measured approach to business and his groundbreaking work in sensory technology. At the request of Seraphina’s boss and members of the university’s Black alumni board, Gabriel joins her department’s advisory board, tasked with the hidden mission of toning down her outspoken ‘wokeness’ and reining in her progressive influence across social media.
When his company’s latest product detects an unusual compatibility between them, Gabriel’s curiosity turns into an obsession. Armed with insider knowledge of the compatibility findings, Gabriel plans a one-night stand with Seraphina to test the data his technology has uncovered. Seraphina, unaware of his hidden motives and the results driving his interest, is drawn in, agreeing to a night of passion with the enigmatic billionaire.
As Gabriel questions the limits of science and Seraphina wrestles with emotions that defy her values, can they both break through the walls of secrecy and conviction to embrace the unknown—or will their differences keep them apart?
Cocoa Kisses by Tiye
I wanted simple this Christmas. He made it complicated.
All I ever wanted was the comfort of a man.
A man who loves and cherishes me and supports my dreams and ambitions. And all I received was loser after loser.
Now, all I simply want is an intentional man who plays no games, and I refuse to settle for less.
I just won’t count the handsome stranger who teased me with his sexy kisses under the mistletoe when it wasn’t even Christmas. Or, after ghosting him, he reappeared in my life months later, offering me everything I ever wanted in a man.
Except he’s my new boss with a rep for breaking hearts.
And as much as I try to resist Tyler Cage, he’s determined to prove that the man I envisioned is him in time for the holidays.
**This novella is a stand alone and a follow-up to Seven Peppermint Kisses.**
Wrangled for Christmas: A Winter Romance by Crystal Davis and R. Coxton
In a charming Christmas tale, brothers Remington and Rezelle are determined to save their family ranch, a cherished legacy.
Enter Veronika Sinclair, a driven real estate agent set on acquiring the picturesque Pickett ranch to boost her career. However, her plans hit a snag with the rugged cowboy, Remington Pickett standing in her way.
As the holiday spirit fills the air, can Remington look past Veronika trying to steal his legacy and see the woman she really is? Can Veronika, faced with a dilemma of her own, choose between her professional ambitions and the unexpected allure of the town of Franklin and the prospects of love.
Charmed by Christmas by Latoya Garrett
A MEET CUTE AT THE AIRPORT SHORT STORY
Haven Mitchell is moving back to her hometown the day before Christmas. Banking on an uncomplicated day of travel, Haven encounters nothing but complications. However, her travel woes begin to look up after literally bumping into a handsome man with a charming smile.
All I Want For Christmas Is You by Nadine Frye
In the quiet hush of a snow-covered town, Brenda Suitland’s heart feels the weight of an 18-year marriage to Marion, a man consumed by architectural dreams. As the first snowflakes of the season fall, Marion senses an elusive distance in Brenda’s gaze. Determined to bridge the growing chasm, he embarks on a journey of enigmatic gestures and unexpected surprises, each shrouded in the mystery of the holiday spirit. Through whispered secrets and shadowy sleigh rides, they navigate the complexities of their relationship, seeking the hidden joy that once bound them. Amidst the flickering glow of Christmas lights, Brenda and Marion uncover a renewed promise, finding hope in the unspoken and love in the unseen.
HER Christmas Wish by Eliza Rose
Shaniece is determined to focus on work this holiday season, still healing from a painful heartbreak that has left her wary of love. But when her cousin insists she attend the annual holiday party with a plus one, Sha can’t help but feel the pressure to move on from her past. As she reluctantly agrees to find a date, she begins to wonder if the magic of the season could bring her a second chance at happiness.
Jarrod enters a cozy, local toy store, searching for the perfect gifts for his niece and nephews. But as he leaves, he’s unexpectedly captivated by a woman in the aisle—Shaniece, who seems to be caught between her own thoughts and the festive chaos around her. Their brief encounter sparks a curiosity that he can’t shake, and he wonders if he could be the one to help heal her heart.
As their paths cross again in the weeks leading up to Christmas, Sha and Jarrod take things slow, enjoying thoughtful dates and shared moments under twinkling lights. But as the season of joy brings its own set of challenges, Sha finds herself questioning whether she’s ready to take the leap into love again. Will Jarrod be the one to fill the empty space in her heart, or will the lingering memories of her past love keep her from embracing the holiday magic?
Flame: An Ahmalee and Cain Update (An Unlikely Love Book 4) by Tina Martin
With Ahmalee and Cain, it’s all LOVE, but is she missing something?
Ahmalee has settled into married life, but with her thriving candle business and Cain’s media empire, life can get a little hectic. Cain decides a winter vacation is just what they both need to figure out what’s next in their lives.
*This is a look into the lives of Ahmalee and Cain after their whirlwind marriage. For the best reading experience, you must read When I Needed You, When You Needed Me and Flicker before reading this update story.
All I Want For Christmas Is Two by Shameka S. Erby
Adrian Jacobs has avoided his hometown of Luna Lake for years, ever since his family rejected him because of his bisexuality. But for the last five years, he’s been convinced to return to Luna Lake to spend Christmas with his best friend with benefits, Damani Roberts. However, when he gets home this year, he finds that Damani already has company—Jenaya Hobbs, the girl both of them always wanted, and thought they’d never have. Adrian doesn’t know whether to congratulate Damani and Jenaya or feel sorry for himself, but then they make an offer he can’t refuse: spend the holidays with both of them. It feels like a dream come true, a perfect Christmas. But when the ball drops on the New Year, can Adrian walk away like he always has? Or will this new dynamic become his new dream?
Cocoa For Christmas by Sheridan S. Davis
Bella Taylor, a savvy YouTube content creator with nearly one million subscribers, has built her career teaching women how to level up and secure the finer things in life. But after a string of heartbreaks, including a recent situationship that left her doubting herself, Bella finds her confidence faltering just as she faces a major deadline. With time running out and her creative spark dwindling, she decides to seek refuge in a luxurious coffee shop, hoping for divine inspiration. What Bella doesn’t expect is a collision with the sexiest blast from her past. Will this sensual surprise help Bella recover all for Christmas? Or will heartbreak win again?
You’re A Mean One, Mr. Chef (A Novel-Tea Christmas Book 2) by Lauren W. Roach
Audrey and Montrell, sworn enemies and rival restaurateurs on the same bustling block, are locked in a fierce battle for culinary supremacy. When Sleigh the Recipe, a new Christmas cooking competition with a $10,000 grand prize and the promise of extra business, rolls into town, both are determined to claim victory for their restaurants.
Adding to the holiday chaos, Audrey receives an old journal from her friend Elodie as a Christmas gift, with a playful promise that it holds the secret to her next epic love story. But when the journal hints that her perfect match is none other than Montrell, Audrey is convinced it must be a mistake. Montrell? Her sworn competitor? That can’t be right—or can it?
You’re A Mean One, Mr. Chef is the second book in the Novell-Tea Christmas Novella series.
Wrapped In Love: A Christmas Story by Nadia Nicole
In Wrapped in Love: A Christmas Story, Sunni is navigating the holiday season with a heavy heart, feeling the weight of loss. Just as she begins to lose hope, she receives a series of heartfelt gifts from an anonymous sender, igniting her curiosity and lifting her spirits.
The gifts come from Shawn, a widowed neighbor who secretly admires Sunni while managing his own grief. As Sunni unravels the mystery behind the gifts, she confronts her fears about love and healing.
With Christmas day approaching, Shawn plans a grand reveal to express his feelings, hoping to show Sunni that love can flourish even in the most difficult times. Wrapped in Love captures the magic of the holiday season, reminding us that joy and connection can emerge from the shadows of sorrow.
Ready to be Loved by You: A Forbidden Love Contemporary Christian Romance by Enewerome
A CLEAN AND WHOLESOME CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ROMANCE STORY
Haunted by the wounds from her past, Vivienne Adetokunbo, a fiercely independent professional bridesmaid and video content creator, wants nothing to do with God, love, or marriage. Levi Edegware, despite being saddled with the weight of a past mistake, is a devout Christian and hopeless romantic events coordinator who desires a happy family with a woman who shares the same faith and values about marriage as him.
When a wedding mishap throws them together, their first encounter is far from a fairytale. However, things take a turn when Vivienne and Levi become colleagues, which forces them to confront their fears, beliefs, and desires.
As Levi shows Vivienne kindness she’s never known, an undeniable connection grows between them. But will Vivienne let go of her fears to embrace God’s love and a future with Levi, or will her walls remain unbroken? Will Levi forsake all he has ever known to be with the woman he sees a future with?
A Jones for Christmas: A BBW Christmas Novella by Lanee Lane
He may be unstoppable on the court, but does he have what it takes to win the ultimate Christmas gift?
Kamden Jones, star basketball player and Shantae’s best friend’s brother, is back in town for the holidays.
Shantae Adams is not in the Christmas spirit. Things haven’t been the same since her best friend moved out of their shared space and in with her boyfriend.
That’s until a not so secret admirer is determined to get her in the Christmas spirit. Random gifts start showing up at Shante’s front door. Is it Santa’s helpers, or a certain basketball player trying to win her heart?This is a quick read featuring a plus-size / BBW heroine, you can cuddle up with and get all the holiday feels in one evening.
Always Christmas With You by Eva O’Hare
Noelle isn’t exactly brimming with Christmas cheer—she left that behind years ago. Now, she’s perfectly happy losing herself in music, touring with the philharmonic, and ignoring the holidays altogether.
But when a charming stranger named Kris strolls into her life, full of twinkling smiles and undeniable warmth, Noelle’s frosty walls start to crack. Kris has secrets of his own—and a very particular interest in making her see Christmas in a whole new light.
It’s the most magical time of year, and Noelle’s about to discover that sometimes, the right guy can strike all the right chords.
The Boy Across Town by BJ Price
Upscale Teen’s Life Upended by Love Triangle, Family Honor, and Unexpected Parenthood in a Tale of Duty and Resilience.
The Boy Across Town is a captivating tale of unexpected encounters and life-altering events. Meet Reginald “Doc” Alexander, a privileged youth from a family of accomplished Black physicians, and LaKeisha “Keisha” Franklin, a smart, alluring girl whose background starkly contrasts with Doc’s. Their worlds collide on the first day of high school, setting off a series of events that disrupt Doc’s tranquil life and future.
Keisha is a popular figure in her neighborhood-but she’s thrust into unfamiliar surroundings when she unexpectedly transfers to Crest Lake High School. Amid the chaos is Doc, a calming, steadfast presence. She immediately tries to win his heart-which leads to a garage party on the other side of town. Doc, a sexually naive teenager, shares a moment of intimate bliss with Keisha-but their happy ending lies far in the distance from that night.
When Keisha’s family attempts to blackmail the Alexanders, Doc’s mother steps in to defend her son and preserve the family’s reputation. However, secrets come to light that place Doc, Keisha, and their families in an uncomfortably close situation; one that will dictate and guide the rest of their lives.
Doc’s father, fulfilling his role as domineering patriarch of a powerful family, attempts damage control on the family’s ruined, well-laid plans. However, his commands corner the young couple between a rock and a hard place, forcing them to face challenges as both individuals and partners.
The Boy Across Town is a compelling narrative of honor, duty, and resilience amidst life’s unpredictable trials. It offers a profound exploration of the complexities of teenage love, unexpected parenthood, and the enduring strength of family bonds.
The Festival at Evergreen Falls: A Small Town Holiday Novella (The Holiday Shorts) by DL White
When elite event planner Thandie Wilson is unceremoniously dumped by her Chicago firm, she does what any self-respecting professional would do—takes the first gig she can find and pretends everything’s fine. The Evergreen Falls Holiday Festival is a charming small-town celebration that’s about to get a major spotlight on national TV. Perfect opportunity for a career comeback, right?
That is, until she meets Kwame Adel, the festival committee’s resident traditionalist who seems personally offended by her plans to modernize his beloved event. The fact that he’s gorgeous, is a writer, and has a voice that could melt butter is completely beside the point.
What starts as a classic case of unstoppable force meets immovable object turns into something neither of them expected. Between debates over morning coffee, planning shenanigans, and the most meddlesome group of church mothers this side of the Mason-Dixon, Thandie and Kwame discover that the best traditions are the ones we create ourselves.
The Festival at Evergreen Falls is about finding yourself, falling in love, and learning that change isn’t such a bad thing after all.
Christmas In Crestview: The Recipe Of A Godly Woman Holiday Series by Latoya Geter
In this holiday novelette, Author LaToya Geter introduces Lawrence Reynolds. Lawrence is visiting his uncle, Pastor Daniel Reynolds, and his family for Christmas in Crestview. Lawrence is single and has a history of moving too fast with women, only for the relationships to fail. On Christmas Eve morning, he decides to have breakfast at the West Side Cafe. Not only does the menu catch his attention, but a woman having breakfast with her daughter does. Without thinking about his hasty actions with women, he doesn’t waste any time introducing himself. Her warming but limited conversation with him leaves him confused. Women usually give him their phone number after the first interaction, but this doesn’t happen with Alexandra Carr. Instead, she leaves the West Side Cafe with his number and an “I’ll think about it” response to his Christmas date offer.
Lawrence goes to his uncle because Pastor Reynolds knows everyone in Crestview. He has to know Alexandra Carr. Pastor Reynolds doesn’t know Alexandra, but First Lady Audrey Reynolds knows her as Alex. Pastor and First Lady Reynolds get earfuls about Lawrence and Alexandra meeting in the West Side Cafe. Memories of their first time meeting there turn them into angels working on the best Christmas gift for Lawrence and Alexandra. Divine connection plus a hasty past leads Lawrence to turn to the one source to reveal if Alexandra is the Christmas gift he deserves.
Just Us (Lake Aquene Series Book 1) by Nina Michelle
JUSTICE
I made the worst decision of my life.
The bigger question is: can I get her back?
Even with all the odds against us.
She’s hiding something, but I don’t care.
I need her. Just her… Just us.
“Just Us” is a small town romance. It is the first book in the Lake Aquene series. Some characters mentioned have been featured in previous books, while others will be featured in future works.
Crazy As Cayenne (Agent Pepper James Series Book 2) by Lashell Collins
Billionaire Maddox Wade has managed to save his sister from human traffickers. But imagine his horror when he learns the woman he loves intends to put herself squarely in the belly of that particular beast. Why didn’t anyone tell him loving an FBI Agent would be dangerous to his health?
Special Agent Pepper James doesn’t know the meaning of words like impossible. So when she comes up with a crazy plan to infiltrate the human trafficking ring in order to learn valuable information needed to take them down, nothing’s going to stand in her way. Not even the man who’s opened up her heart to love.
Blazing Hearts, Silent Nights by Barbara Howard
“Former Army medic, Trinity Jones, returns to Maple Valley, Ohio, to run her family’s Christmas tree farm, only to find her ex-boyfriend, Sheriff James Wilson, investigating a series of arsons threatening local businesses – including hers.“
Some homecomings are more dangerous than others…
After eight years as an Army medic, Trinity Jones never expected to inherit her family’s Christmas tree farm. But her father’s sudden death forces her back to Maple Valley, Ohio—and directly into the path of the one man she’s spent years trying to forget: Sheriff James Wilson.
As the youngest sheriff in town history, James has worked hard to move past his heartbreak when Trinity left. Now she’s back, bringing combat skills, medical expertise, and wounds that run deeper than her tough exterior shows.
When suspicious fires begin targeting Christmas-related businesses and Trinity receives threatening notes at the farm, James must balance his professional duty with his resurfacing feelings. The threats show military precision, and only someone with inside knowledge of the farm could be responsible. As the attacks escalate and the holiday season reaches its peak, Trinity and James realize they must work together to uncover a danger that’s much closer to home than either expected.
With Christmas approaching and the farm’s future at stake, can Trinity and James heal old wounds, catch an arsonist, and maybe find a second chance at love under the mistletoe? Or will the past—and a determined criminal—destroy their chance at a future together?
Sometimes coming home for Christmas can be the most dangerous decision of all…
CONTENT WARNING: Explicit sex, violence, mentions death and Post Traumatic Syndrome Disorder – PTSD.
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