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Check out these new Black Romance releases from December 2nd-8th.
Fervor: An Arranged Hearts Spin-Off by Monica Walters
My trauma does not define me. My past doesn’t determine my future. My nightmares won’t control my actions.
Overcoming past trauma can be a long windy road, especially when it isn’t dealt with properly. Yunique Mott, a forty-year-old dentist, can attest to that. Her childhood trauma has been dictating her every move. While she thinks she’s moved on from it, she doesn’t realize that she hasn’t healed. She craves love and a family, despite it all, but she feels because she’s so picky about what she’s willing to accept, it will never happen. She takes a page from her friend, Giselle’s, book, and makes an appointment with Arranged Hearts, hoping they will be able to help her find the man she craves and deserves.
I am not my father. I deserve love from the right woman. I can be a better man, despite my past.
Harlem Moore hails from the tough streets of Houston, Texas, but chooses to move to Tallahassee, Florida for a fresh start. He wants his hustling days to be behind him, and to be sure of that, he knows he has to change his environment. After being in Florida for six months, he realizes he needs to schedule a dentist appointment. Upon scrolling the listings, he sees Yunique Mott’s picture. At first sight of her, he craves love that he feels only she can give. However, because of her rejection and mention of her pending nuptials, he decides to take the same route, hoping he can be paired with someone like her that will rock his soul.
Fierce chemistry… Insurmountable passion… Love without bounds.
The compatibility of Yunique and Harlem is higher than any other possible pairing, and once they are matched, the surprise of it all is initially overwhelming. The chemistry and attraction are already there, so the transition seems easy. However, there are some secrets about their pasts that can cause mental turmoil and rough descensions for both. The trauma is great and threatens to suffocate anyone attached to it. Will the arranged hearts be able to overcome the impossible and commit to forever, or will I do turn into I don’t?
Mister President (The Mister Series Book 13) by B. Love
Coparenting is easy for Elias and Amanda. Having sex is even easier. When Amanda begins to feel the tether of their bond loosen, she prepares for things to change between her and her baby’s daddy, though her heart has always belonged to him.
For Elias, Amanda was too shallow to take seriously as a romantic partner. However, lust joined them for life because of their son. He’s sure they will always be friends and nothing more, until a failed romantic relationship shows him the woman that’s always been by his side—Amanda.
For Amanda, it has taken years to accept that she will never be Elias’s type. Though she’s matured over the years, he’s never been interested in getting to know the layers that have rippled beneath her surface—until a sure thing backfires in his face.
Now that Elias has Amanda in his vision, she’s finally detached from the thought of a relationship with him. Will her redemptive changes work in their romantic favor, or will she prove the adage of appreciating what you have when it’s gone?
Wyatt: The Barlowe Mafia (Mafia Misfit Novel) by Asia Monique
Wyatt Barlowe
There was power in having alliances.
And as the new head of my family, it was my business to make the Barlowe mafia one of the strongest on the east coast.
The first step? Arranging a truce with one of our enemies.
I hadn’t expected Ace to agree without a little convincing, but he came ready with a counter offer of his own: Marry a high ranking member of his family to solidify our new arrangement or no deal.
Agreeing came with ease, until he introduced me to my future wife, Analia Callahan.
Nothing could have prepared me for her.
Analia Callahan
The day my father took his last breath, I assumed his position in the family.
He’d prepared me for the challenges that came with keeping track of the family’s money, and I took it seriously.
Just as I was settling into my newfound role,
the head of the Callahan mafia, my cousin Ace, called upon me for something else entirely: Marry one of his enemies to help strengthen our ties.
Because I’d do anything for my family, agreeing came with ease, until he introduced me to my future husband, Wyatt Barlowe.
Nothing could have prepared me for him.
It is important to note that Wyatt Barlowe was introduced in Sinful Enforcer—book six in the Mafia Misfits series. His story—while a standalone—plays a part in the continuation of that series.
Human Resources: A Happy Holiday Short (Happy Holidays Shorts) by Aria Daze
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me, a Powerade and a Plan B…
Dimitrius Karimi has been head of the Human Resources department for seven years. He’s a walking company handbook, knowledgeable about everything Solei, including the employee dating clause. He knows developing feelings for his coworkers is a big no no, but he still can’t stop himself from falling head over heels for Brittany Barnes. She’s sweet, beautiful, intelligent, funny, and also his boss. One of the few people standing between him and the unemployment line. The logical solution would be to try and move on from his perpetual infatuation, but after seven years of silent suffering, he decides to throw caution and his governing rules to the wind and pursue what he really wants for Christmas.
Spell Mate by ML Bash
A war started by her father.
A spell gone wrong.
And one werewolf who accidentally falls in love with her.
Inexperienced witch Rayne is thrust into a werewolves’s dungeon thanks to the sins of her father. A quick escape, however, doesn’t exactly bring her, her freedom. Instead it brings her face to face with the beta of a nearby pack who finds himself falling victim to her uncontrollable magic.
In a twisted turn of events he also finds himself mated to Rayne. The mated bond is something neither of them expected but they’re not necessarily fighting.
Protected (Atlanta’s Finest Series Book 8) by Sharon C. Cooper
He walked away to protect her, but now he wants her back.
Personal security specialist Parker Wilcox should be dead. Instead, he’s been hiding in plain sight for years. But when a mishap threatens his cover, he’s terrified his past will bring danger to the lives of those he loves—especially Chelsey Bailey. The only way to protect her is to put distance between them, but how can he live without the only woman who owns his heart?
As a parole officer, Chelsey believes in second chances…for her parolees. Not for Parker—a man who claimed to love her but then dropped her without warning. While she’s trying to bury her pain in work, Parker comes back on the scene, begging to try again. The excuse he gives for abandoning her in the first place is ridiculous. There’s no way he’s some kind of cartel prince on the run from his murderous father. Right?
Parker will never have the life he desires with Chelsey if he doesn’t destroy his father, but will he survive this time around? And will he and Chelsey ever get to have the life they’ve been dreaming of?
*All books in this series can be read as a standalone.
Perfect Holiday Heist by Kennedy B.
With everything going on in Sacred’s life, the last thing she wants to worry about is a heist. It’s the holiday season and her world is changing right before her very eyes.
With an unexpected passenger on board, she has to accept that the happiness she once clung so tightly to wasn’t happiness at all. It was an anchor holding her in place.
Sevn is HIM in every sense of the word. Tired of sneaking around with the woman he loves, he decides it’s time to put his prorities first. After signing up for a heist to distract him, Sevn realizes there’s more on the line than just gold, cash and his freedom. He could potentially win a heartor lose his own.
A Love So Wrong by Monae Nicole
Sage
Even as a kid, I knew my sister never deserved him. Saint was everything good when my sister was anything but. She blew up their marriage and yet he didn’t hold it against my parents or me when he could have. We’ve always joked that he was a saint, but when I stayed with him the summer before my senior year of college, I realized there was nothing saintly about him. He wants me just as much as I want him, and we don’t care what everyone thinks about it.
Saint
She’s not a little girl anymore. Sage is all woman and temptation. I can’t keep my eyes off her, no matter how hard I try. She makes me remember what it’s like to be wanted, and I can’t walk away. I try to tell myself that this is just for the summer and that in the fall when she goes back to school, things will go back to how they used to be, but I know it’s a lie. I let her sister walk out and never felt her loss. The thought of losing Sage, though, is crippling. It’s better to have loved and lost than to never have loved at all, and Sage? She’s worth the risk.
Christmas in Clover Creek: Clover Creek Book 3 by Sean D. Young
Welcome Home to Clover Creek
Where Christmas magic is as timeless as its traditions, and second chances are always in season.
After years of chasing success and purpose, Cedric Clark returns to Clover Creek feeling lost and uncertain. His once-bright future as an Army Corps of Engineers officer and a rising star in the corporate world has crumbled, leaving him searching for something more. The last place he ever thought he’d find it was the small town he couldn’t wait to leave behind. But with the holiday season in full swing, Clover Creek’s charm—and one captivating event planner—start to work their magic.
Arielle Booker always poured her heart into Clover Creek’s celebrations, but Cedric’s return stirs feelings she thought she’d
buried. Tasked with organizing the town’s holiday festival together, they uncover more than just cherished traditions; they find a spark that never truly faded.
As the town’s festivities bring them closer, Cedric must decide if home is a place or a person. And Arielle must open her heart to the possibility of love and the risk that he might leave again.
Will they find the courage to embrace the love that’s been waiting all along?
The Remedy by Erica Denise
Dedicated, confident, and striking, Trinity Harris is new to Indigo Falls. Focused on her business and making a name for herself in her new city, she isn’t looking for anything serious. However, when she meets Remedy St. Clair, she gets more than she thought she would.
Charming, handsome and rich, Remedy St. Clair is one of Indigo Falls most sought after bachelors. He isn’t interested in giving women anything more than a few good nights in his bed. But when Trinity comes to town, he’s ready to give her everything he never knew he wanted and everything she’d been missing.
What happens when a one night stand becomes the remedy to a guarded heart?
Stalking Lauren: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Wintermoon Shorts Book 2) by Tessa Stone
She can’t run from Fate… or from the dragon stalking his obsession.
Sam
The scent of jasmine drove my dragon insane, consumed my every thought. I had to find her—the woman carrying that intoxicating fragrance. When I caught her trail, instinct took over. I couldn’t stop tracking her, following every move she made. Stalking my fated mate became an obsession I was powerless to resist.
Lauren
I knew he was watching, this hulking dragon shifter lurking in the shadows. His glowing eyes followed me wherever I went, relentless and demanding. I should’ve been afraid, but somewhere deep down, his obsessive stare ignited a craving in me. I found myself longing for the moment he’d finally catch me.
Wintermoon Shorts is a series set in the world of Wintermoon, featuring characters from theFated Mates series.
Note: These stories focus less on plot and more on spicy moments. Please be sure to check the content warnings, as they include dark themes.
Holiday with the Nutcracker by Alexis Kole
Emmerson loves Christmas—the lights, the carols, and all the trimmings that make the season bright. What she didn’t expect was a plan to sell her great-grandmother’s candy company right from under her—or that she’d end up tangled in the sheets with her best friend’s celebrity brother.
Paxton is a Scrooge. All he wants for Christmas is peace and quiet to figure out his next career move. A holiday fling with his sister’s best friend wasn’t exactly on his Christmas list, nor were the paparazzi shots that outed his location and threatened his career.
When sparks fly like a roaring yule log, and the candy company’s future hangs by a string of twinkle lights, Emmerson and Paxton find themselves unwrapping far more surprises than they ever imagined. What’s a pair to do when the heat turns up? There’s more to this candy caper than meets the eye.
Let It Happen by Jaimsss P.
What happens when a single moment challenges everything you thought you knew about yourself?
For Jessica Brielle Westin, the answer to that was life-altering. As one of the most sought-after models in the country, it seemed she had everything. A-list parties, first-class flights, and designer everything was her reality. As amazing as those advantages were, her lifestyle’s biggest perk was the ability to live a complete lie. After enduring a long and trying health journey, Jess learned she would never be able to build her own family as she had always dreamed of. Resigned to her childless fate, she used her success to mask her longing for love. Most people who knew Jess would say she wasn’t the “settling-down type,” but Julian Tate would say they were a liar.
From the moment they had their first argument, Jess and Tate were drawn to each other. Their connection was beyond even their own comprehension but undeniable, nonetheless. Tate wanted her heart, but Jess was only willing to offer him her body. Her mouth told him she didn’t want a relationship, but her eyes told the truth—she was head over heels in love with him. Unwilling to allow Jess to play with his heart any longer, he cut her off completely, and that worked—until it didn’t.
One passion-filled night bonded them forever and reignited Jess’s belief in miracles. Now that her worst fears were behind her, would she finally surrender to the power of love? Or would she allow new challenges and dangers to cheat her out of forever?
Amaranthine: A Second Chance Romance by Aricka Alexander
Kilah Jones and Kylie Bennett were each other’s first loves when they were teenagers. They started dating in 10th grade and their feelings for each other only grew as the years passed. One of their favorite pastimes was planning out their futures together and looking forward to all the wonderful experiences yet to come. To Kilah, being with Kylie felt like a dream come true. She never imagined being with anyone else and she was confident that she’d never have to be.
But you know what they say about trying to plan out the future…
Kilah’s world comes crashing down around her the summer before they were meant to start their 3rd year of college when Kylie reveals that she was moving away to attend a school out of the country. Before she could protest, Kylie was gone, leaving nothing behind but a devastated Kilah.
Kilah was heartbroken because she couldn’t understand what had changed between them so suddenly. Kylie never explained anything and instead went no contact for months until one day she hit her up, wanting to reconnect. However, Kilah was furious and refused to talk to her until Kylie eventually stopped trying to contact her.
Fast forward 12 years later, Kylie suddenly moves back to town and Kilah’s world is flipped upside down yet again. She vows that this time, she will protect her heart and tries her hardest to avoid her. But the feelings between them are still stronger than ever and every time they cross paths, it’s hard to ignore that magnetic pull between them.
Then one day, they decide that they can’t avoid each other forever and finally sit down to have that conversation they’ve both longed for for years.
Psalm by Tatum James
Psalm Reign is the IT specialist for his family’s online brokering business. When his brother is shot and sent home under 24-hour nursing supervision, he moves in to assist with caring for his brother and watching his back. As handsome and successful as Psalm is, he’s always been more into gaming and computers than the fairer sex. When the gorgeous chocolate nurse gains his attention, he starts to wonder if there is more to life than his family’s crime empire and designing games.
Recently separated from her husband, Anya Williams has been fighting to find her independence in spite of her husband’s refusal to give her a divorce. When she finds a job working as a home health nurse, she never expected her client’s grumpy brother to be so captivating.
No matter how enchantingly beautiful she is, Psalm equates Anya’s presence to his brother’s condition. He wants her gone and is not afraid to show it. The sooner Bishop’s nurse leaves the better. Annoyed by her very existence, Psalm avoids Anya at all costs. While she watches over his brother, he watches over her. As much as he hates to admit it, the bubbly nurse is the bright spot in the darkest time of his life. When he realizes she needs his protection, Psalm doesn’t hesitate to step in.
Gate B21: A Short Romance Story by Amara Jones
Gate B21 follows Aliyah Davis, a traveling software consultant whose life changes after a series of serendipitous encounters with Kyle Brown, a charismatic travel photographer, in various airports across America. What begins as a chance meeting during a flight delay at Chicago O’Hare develops into a deepening connection through subsequent encounters in several other airports. Gate B21 is the ultimate cheesy no spice romance short story with a happily ever after ending.
Santa Tell Me by K.O. McGee
“Bianca Gentry, a career driven CPA, is battling a long list of health issues. She’s forced to take a break from it all to get back on track. Her only focus is trying her best to make it through the holidays without having another meltdown.
Greyson Burns is focused on giving back to the community. His temporary job as “Santa” presents him with the opportunity to reconnect with a pleasant blast from the past. Love is the furthest thing from his mind since his last dose of heartbreak, but the spirit of the holiday can bring change.
Can new memories be made? Will Bianca’s Christmas wish come true? Will she hear what Santa has to say?”
Started With An Inconvenient Dream by A.L. Blanks
Avery was gifted with a talent she’d love to give away. However, she can’t. By day, she works as a case manager to save one child or reunite one family at a time. By night, her gift haunts her into doing the bidding of others.
Waylor was living the best way he knew how. He’s a helluva attorney who aimed to win each and every time. Then, one day in court, he saw her. He accepted the job of protecting her peace while she protected the unprotected. She was what he didn’t know he needed.
Yet she is denying them.
Will they find their happily ever after or will she end everything before it begins?
More Than What It Is by Jessica Terry
Paige Daniels and Gavin Foster might’ve been in love for half of their high school years, but while one of them is planning their future, the other needs a break. And on prom night, things come to a devastating head.
They find their way back to each other in college, but an unexpected and overblown disagreement leads to them parting ways again.
Now as adults, they’re each in relationships and trying to pretend the other doesn’t exist. Everyone but them can see they’re not over each other. Gavin is coasting in a relationship that appears to be going nowhere and Paige is trying to convince herself that she’s satisfied with a man that doesn’t quite do it for her…and who also happens to be Gavin’s former friend.
Will they be able to let go of the past and let the third time be the charm?
Trusting the Dark: Mega’s World by Mel Dau
Mega and Ruth Manfield are back in a way that you have never experienced. In this closing of a saga, you will see the couple navigate experiences and circumstances that were unforeseen and almost unbearable. What happens when the most unserious and comedic Mega is met with a darkness that threatens to overtake him? What happens when Ruth is pushed into a darkness that makes her question everything that she ever believed?
Will the Manfields be able to trust the darkness long enough to get to the light?
Gideon & Rhian: A One Eighty Christmas by Charity Shane’
Gideon & Rhian Powers are back and it’s Christmas.Catch up with them as Gideon makes Rhian’s favorite holiday memorable.
Tangled In Christmas: A Luxe Noir Christmas by Unoma Nwankwor
In the small, charming and affluent town of Luxe Noir, Mayor Nengi Touré has one primary goal—making the Luxe Christmas Market a resounding success. With her re-election looming in the background, the last thing she needs is a scandal. But when an unexpected holiday mishap ties her to Elijah Westbrook—the elusive and recently returned son of Luxe Noir’s most prominent family—rumors spread like wildfire. Their only option is to play along. For mutually beneficial reasons, they agree to a fake relationship, hoping to keep their lives free of complications.
However, as they become more tangled in Christmas festivities—skating rinks, cozy nights, and twinkling lights—they find themselves drawn together by more than just necessity. As the magic of Christmas surrounds them, they’re forced to confront their feelings and decide whether their connection is just a product of the season—or the beginning of something lasting.
Ex of Christmas Past: A Novella by Lauryn Norwood
If you could do it all again: What would you change? Who would you choose?
Reese Clarke is a sports agent extraordinaire. With an impressive client list, she’s on the fast track to becoming a partner at her Toronto-based agency and is engaged to the first-round draft pick, and the agency’s bread and butter.
Then everything comes crashing down.
Her fiancé cheats on her.
She has a bitter reunion with a sexy ex.
She gets hit by a car.
All in the same damn day.
When she wakes up, fifteen years in the past, she doesn’t know how she got there, or how to get out. Confusion grows to pleasure, then quickly spirals to anger as Reese struggles to find her way back home. All the while being forced to relive her greatest love affairs–one ex at a time. But older and wiser Reese soon realizes she’s been given a gift: a chance to do things differently this time around. An opportunity to track down the one who got away.
Join Reese on her journey down memory lane in this steamy fictional memoir that will make you question what you might change about your love life if you had the chance.
Macarons & Mistletoes (Island Bites) by N.G. Peltier
It’s Christmas time with the Island Bites crew and everyone has been tasked with getting creative for the Secret Santa Christmas Cookie exchange.
Keiran King has whipped up an extra special treat for his girlfriend, Cherisse, but what started off as a simple gift giving turns into chaos when the treats end up in the wrong hands…
Black Love Through Blood Lust by Asar
Could you imagine a world where supernatural entities run amuck alongside the human toxicity of things like bigotry and racism? Even worse, could you imagine mortal ideals shaping the supernatural world? That’s exactly what vampire queen, Farasha Dutton is dealing with after the assassination of her husband on a world designated as Earth S.
In her late husband’s stead, Farasha must deal with a world where a crimson line has been drawn in the sand between the creatures of the night, which could lead to the end of her people.
Farasha knows that she can’t keep the fight going forever and as all hope seems lost, the only thing that can save her is someone who doesn’t even know that she truly exists.
Home For The Holiday by T’Lyn
Aspen Winters thought coming home for the holidays would be the perfect fresh start. With a cozy new house, a promising job, and a town brimming with festive cheer, she’s determined to rediscover the magic of Christmas. But when her path crosses with Zion Garland—a man juggling holiday traditions with the weight of recent loss—Aspen realizes that Christmas might be more complicated than she imagined.
As the two navigate the season together, Aspen helps Zion embrace the joy he’s struggling to find, while Zion reminds Aspen that the true meaning of home is often found in the most unexpected places. Full of heartwarming moments, holiday charm, and the healing power of love, this is a story about finding hope and connection when you need it most.
Never Too Busy by Tesa Erven
In this new short series, we meet Dante McKnight, a.k.a. “On1,” a superstar rapper from Atlanta who’s currently on tour. Life was good until he suffered the tragic loss of his fiancée and their unborn child in a car accident. Two years later, he’s still in denial and blames himself for their deaths. He can’t move on, and soon finds himself stuck in a dark place. Will he pull through before it’s too late?
During a chance encounter, Dante meets Quintina Mitchell, a bestselling romance author who writes full-time, and she’s at a peaceful place in her life. While she’s trying to figure out her next story, he invites her to his upcoming show. She hesitates to attend because what could a loud, flashy rapper and a quiet introverted, romance author have in common? Will sparks fly between these two artists? Find out in Never Too Busy.
Casualty of Love by Logan Chandler
Alex finds herself involved in an involuntary love triangle, when her first love Boris challenges her new love Jared. Will Alex choose to reconnect or will she move on to new love?
Alexandria Carter-Ellis is committed to being CEO of her sports public relations company, ACE Enterprises, which conflicts with her becoming the wife and mother the men she dates want her to be. After her latest failed relationship, Alex put the moves on ACE’s newly appointed COO, Jared McKinley. Initially apprehensive, Jared believes he knows Alex better than she knows herself. That’s until he’s introduced to her sports mega star ex-fiancé, Boris Chandler. Boris’ success is no secret, but his history with Alex threw Jared for a loop. Boris will let nothing get in the way of his chance to reconcile even when his and Alex’s differences and pick up where they left off. Will Alex turn to the familiarity of her first love or have faith that her new love is her soul mate?
Sweetest Fortune by Bambo Deen
Almost a decade has passed since Ewadunni was gifted to Makinde, the fiercest and most feared warrior in all known lands. Resentful of her fate and fearful of her husband, Ewadunni was relieved when Makinde returns from war and immediately renounces everyday life for exile. A wife in nothing but the name, Ewadunni is now renowned as a healer. Older and ready to take advantage of the peaceful times, Ewadunni seeks a formal separation from the husband she despises. When the council of elders coerce Ewadunni into bringing Makinde back from exile if she truly wants a divorce, she is forced to venture into the mysterious forest where she encounters a man who is the opposite of the terrifying warrior she thought she knew.
Makinde was born to a clan of warriors and raised to be a war machine serving the needs of rulers as a mercenary. After losing himself to demands of the battlefield, Makinde is forever haunted by spectres and the betrayal of his closest friend, but the years away from society haven’t brought the ease and reconnection that Makinde seeks. When the woman who was forced on him appears asking for a divorce, Makinde is all too ready to give it. He never wanted a wife in the first place, no matter how alluring or magnificent Ewadunni might be. Dissolving their hoax of a marriage, however, turns out to be complicated as Makinde finds that he’s not quite ready to let his wife go.
Mary All The Way (The Mary Collection) by KC Farrior
Mary Winters, a successful yet overextended marketing executive, has spent her life making sure everyone around her is happy—except herself. As Christmas approaches, Mary is caught between planning the perfect holiday for her family, juggling her demanding career, and attempting to secure a picture-perfect relationship, all while secretly longing for a more fulfilling life. After a freak accident sends her tumbling down a flight of stairs, she wakes up in an alternate reality where everything is seemingly perfect: she’s engaged to the man of her dreams, her career is at its peak, and her family no longer depends on her. But as the magic of this “perfect life” begins to unravel, Mary realizes that success and love aren’t as glamorous as they seem without genuine connection. Now, faced with a choice—remain in this flawless but emotionally hollow world, or return to her messy, imperfect life and create real change—Mary must confront what truly makes her happy before Christmas morning arrives.
Shadows and Sunshine by A. Noelle Smith
Austin Watts‘ once bright world has faded to gray. Cloaked in shadows and grappling with haunting grief, he’s doing his best. Immersed in his work to escape the pain of his reality, he never expected that his job would bring him face-to-face with someone who could ignite the light in his life again.
Lora-Beth Haines, having navigated a personal upheaval, has taken the reins of her life. Open to love but not looking for it, she’s excelling in her career and is the proud new owner of a charming house in a Chapel Hill neighborhood. She finds solace in the process of transforming the house into a home, a place of warmth and love—a reflection of her.
Lora-Beth hires Austin’s handyman service and with every project on her growing list, her infectious energy chips away at the walls around his broken heart. As sunshine slips through the cracks, their connection blooms and her vibrant spirit begins to illuminate the darkness in his life.
In “Shadows and Sunshine,” the most beautiful transformations occur: walls crumble to let light in and reveal vulnerability, dusty corners blossom with hope and the entire structure strengthens, ready to shelter a love that endures.
Falling For Grace : A Starlight Hills Winter Romance (Starlight Hills Series Book 2) by Robin
Note: This story is the backstory of how Jamie and Grace got together ten years ago, long before their marriage and family life. The journey of their love started in Starlight Hills, and this is where everything began.
Jamie…
I thought I’d find myself in this position: spending a weekend at a luxurious cabin, pretending to be someone’s boyfriend. But that’s exactly what I signed up for when my brother Jon invited me to a couples-only trip up in the Starlight Hills Mountains ten years ago. The catch? I had to convince Grace Meadows, the girl I used to torment back in middle school, to be my fake date. Not exactly my ideal way to start a holiday weekend, but here I am.
Grace is nothing like the girl I remember from grade school. She’s smart, independent, and has a guard up that I can’t seem to break through. The same girl I used to mess with now has me questioning everything. I never expected to feel this drawn to her, especially after everything that went down between us in the past.
But there’s more at play than just our chemistry. Grace’s past is complicated, and some people don’t seem to want her to move on. As the weekend unfolds, I’m forced to face more than just my feelings for her. Protecting her from the past and figuring out where we stand is starting to feel like the most important thing.
This trip is supposed to be about fun and relaxation, but it’s turning into something more. Something real. And I’m not sure I’m ready for the whirlwind Grace might throw my way. But I do know one thing—I’m not going to back down now.
Copper Rain: The X Series by Lovely Winters
Top architect Copper Rain thought she’d seen the last of Xavier Stone Reynolds, the infuriatingly arrogant hotel mogul who turned their last project, The X, into a battlefield of egos. Every detail, right down to its audacious name, was a clash of wills, with neither willing to back down. Copper swore she’d never work with him again, but fate has other plans. Enter Xavier’s scheming siblings, Major Price and Gemma Stone Titan, who conspire to throw them together on an even bigger project.
Xavier wasn’t thrilled either, he’d been duped into thinking his brother would head the new luxury hotel build. Furious at first, he soon discovers that working with Copper again stirs more than just old frustrations. An unguarded moment leads to a kiss so electric it leaves them both questioning their next move.
Can Copper and Xavier channel their fiery chemistry into creating another iconic masterpiece, or will their undeniable attraction ignite chaos? Sparks fly and passions burn as they navigate designs, deadlines, and desires. One thing’s certain: this time, everything is on the line.
Beyond the Sparks by Alice Valentine
When McKenzie Claire wakes up beside a charming stranger after a night of trying to mend a broken heart, she chalks it up to a one-time mistake. Little does she know, her connection with that man—Collin Pinto—is about to become her most complicated temptation. As the co-owner of a growing marketing firm in Toronto, McKenzie prides herself on professionalism. But, her connection to Collin threatens to unravel both her personal boundaries and professional goals.
Collin, a brilliant engineer with a dark past, is on the verge of launching a groundbreaking product. Yet secrets from his former life in Jamaica begin to surface, dragging him into a dangerous game of blackmail and betrayal. When his path crosses with McKenzie’s again, their undeniable chemistry reignites—but so does the risk of exposure.
As McKenzie grapples with maintaining her firm’s hard-earned reputation, and Collin faces mounting threats to his business and loved ones, the two must navigate a web of secrets, ambition, and attraction. What begins as a collision of wills transforms into a bond that might either save or destroy them both.
Will McKenzie and Collin find a way to protect what matters most, or will the sparks between them ignite a flame far too dangerous to control?
Play For Keeps (Ridgeview Book 2) by Brenda Barrett
Dr. Audra Beckles and footballer Jairo Jones have always shared undeniable chemistry. But eight years ago, their timing was off. Jairo married someone else, while Audra secretly had their baby and raised their son on her own.
Now Jairo is back, determined to make things right and show Audra that their past doesn’t have to define their future. The sparks are still there, but so are the complications. Audra’s focus on marrying a doctor and building a “power couple” lifestyle like her mom wanted, and Jairo’s insistence on wanting them to cohabit without marriage challenges everything she’s ever imagined for her life.
As they navigate old feelings and their complex history, they’ll have to figure out whether they can truly be friends—and more. Can these two find their second chance at love, or will their dreams and desires pull them in different directions?
Unexpectedly Yours (Shores of Dora) by C. Chilove
In this tale of forbidden love and rivalry, two of the South’s elite Black families are threatened by a star-crossed romance that might change everything–for readers of Kimberla Lawson Roby.
Carrah Andrews spent her life trying to please her parents and siblings, putting her own hopes aside to work as a chemist at Noir, her family’s cosmetics company. Her dream was to be an author, not spend her days developing beauty serums. Everything changes when Carrah enters a writing contest and lands a book deal. Except she can’t ever tell her parents because: 1) they’d be devastated she wants to leave Noir, and 2) she just hired their biggest rival as her entertainment attorney.
Christopher Chenault is not supposed to cross enemy lines, but he can’t bring himself to turn Carrah away. After all, the families’ enmity doesn’t have to be theirs…especially as more time spent together leads to undeniable attraction.
But when long-held secrets come to light, Carrah and Chris are going to have to decide if they’ll stand by their heritage or embrace who they want to be–and the love they have only just discovered.
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