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Check out these new Black Romance releases from December 9th-15th.
Spend My Life with You (Richardson Sibling Trilogy Book 2) by Monique Fisher
Thaddeus Richardson has secretly been in love with his older sister’s best friend, Drea, for years. After watching his sister find her happily ever after, he’s ready to put aside his fears and excuses to risk his heart on a chance at forever.
Andrea Johnson has secretly been in love with her best friend’s younger brother, Thad, for years. After watching her best friend find her soul mate, she’s ready to stop dating the losers she ends up comparing to the man she really wants and to be honest about her feelings.
To both of their surprises, their feelings are mutual. They immediately decide they’ve wasted enough time apart and decide to take the next leap together…over the broom.
After a three-week engagement, these two adorable newlyweds find themselves navigating the ups and downs of their first year of marriage, transitioning from friends to lovers.
Will their new love survive?
Find out in Spend My Life with You, a new playful, cozy romance from Monique Fisher that’s full of soul mates, spice & low angst.
Deuce (The Dillinger Chronicles Book 1) by Kimberly Brown
Salima Navarro, a driven young woman with dreams larger than her current circumstances, takes a job at the upscale Aura nightclub to support herself and her recovering mother. This decision unexpectedly propels her into an unfamiliar world.
Deuce Dillinger, the commanding heir to a powerful family empire, is accustomed to control in all aspects of his life. Upon seeing Salima, he resolves to make her his, despite her initial resistance to his domineering personality and lifestyle.
As their fiery attraction ignites into a passionate affair, Salima finds herself navigating the complexities of Deuce’s world, a realm of luxury, family loyalty, and ever-present danger. With rivals threatening their relationship and Salima’s safety at stake, can their love withstand the challenge that comes with Deuce’s lifestyle? Or will Salima have to choose between the man who sets her heart ablaze and the life she’s always known?
Single Jingle (SHE iS series) by Marlee Rae
When event planner Holly Day takes on the Single Jingle, a festive speed dating mixer at the cozy SHE-iS Spice Shoppe, she’s determined to craft an unforgettable night of romance—for everyone else. What she doesn’t anticipate is Nicholas “Nick” Norris, the owner’s handsome and irresistibly charming stepson. Tasked with finishing last-minute renovations, Nick has an easy confidence that sets Holly’s pulse racing and her curiosity sparking. Their chemistry is immediate—so electric that even the spice shoppe staff can’t resist playing matchmaker. But when a mix-up with their contact information leaves them out of touch, both begin to wonder if their spark was a fleeting moment. As the Single Jingle kicks off, the festive atmosphere works its magic, and Holly and Nick find themselves drawn back together. What starts as a frosty misunderstanding turns into a heartwarming holiday romance, proving that sometimes, the best love stories begin when you least expect them.
Secured in his Heart (Baxter County Blues Book 1) by Riley Baxter
Kyce Towns struggles with the rejection of being dumped into the foster care system at two days old. If his own mother didn’t want him, how could he possibly open his heart to someone else? His game plan is to steer clear of loving anyone other than the two men who became his brothers through love and not blood. Until fate put her in his path after suffering another obstacle.
Masani Edwards is a nurse who loves caring for her patients and helping them return to their lives healthier than before. What was supposed to be a quick stop through the emergency department became a detour that changed more than her attempt to get some fresh air. After stumbling upon an emotional family and police, Masani finds herself in the thick of things. She learns quickly that sometimes God has a plan bigger than her need to avoid of a man whose heart is hardened.
In a world where unconditional love is a hot commodity and healing is key, Secured in His Heart is a tale of breaking free from the torment and neglect of a person’s heart.
This is book one of the Baxter County Blues, a three-book standalone series. Each installment will have a complete story for three men whose lives have been everything but roses and the women tasked with loving them through their challenges.
A Man for Mrs. Claus by Rebekah Weatherspoon
A new stand-alone holiday romance from award-winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon…
Running the North Pole and making good on the promise of comfort and joy for a few billion people is no simple two-step around the Christmas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Claus have always worked in tandem to do just that so when her third husband realizes it’s time to peace out and move on to more Heavenly pastures, the angels and all the elves know what time it is. They need to find Tiffany Saint-Nicholas a new man.
With the holiday calendar slowing down for no one, her team has three days to find her a new Santa. Someone kind, loving and willing to take on the spirit of the season, and with the potential to hopefully be Tiffany’s first true love match. Tiffany thinks that idea is cute and all, and so are the men they line up for her. But she knows delivering on their Christmas obligations is what really matters, not the chemistry she might have with the candidates in question. Too bad one respective Santa will stop at nothing to show her and the rest of the North Pole population that no amount of silver or gold is more important than winning Tiffany’s heart.
Marked and Claimed by Charleigh Harper
The power of three.
And undeniable attraction.
A heart in conflict.
Blessed by the moon goddess with two mates. One we’ve rescued the other I’ve known all my life. Often times, complicated can feel like home but there’s also the possibility of underlying chaos. You can’t deny your density when it’s written in the stars.
Sent For Me by Dashia Renee Williams
Sarah isn’t really looking for love. That is, until it finds her. She meets Malachi “Kai” Clark at a joint church service, and doesn’t really think much of him at first. However, they keep running into each other by chance. Taking a leap of faith, Kai asks her out, and Sarah decides to give him a chance.
Initially cautious, Sarah quickly grows to admire Kai’s gentlemanly nature and their shared beliefs. She begins praying, hoping, and asking for a sign that Kai could be the one for her. For a while, it seems like her prayer was answered. But after a tragic family event, Kai steps away, leaving Sarah wondering if her prayers fell short instead. Kai seemed so perfect for her, why would he leave? Is it just not the right time or should she hope for someone better to come along?
Her older sister, Ruth, and best friend, Gina, keep her spirits high, but it’s easy for them when they’re both already married with families of their own.
Sarah goes on a journey of self discovery and faith, learning just how strong and effective praying can actually be.
Love, At Christmas: The Martin Brothers by Nina High
The Martin Brothers are back for Christmas!
First, Porsche and Drummond are moving in together, but Porsche’s losing her mind a little in their giant new house with the responsibility of planning the Christmas Eve Brunch for the family.
Amaya and Draymond are having a Christmas Day wedding, but there’s a pre-nup to be signed that someone’s refusing.
And the OGs Charisse and Dru are expecting their twin girls any day now, but Dru still hasn’t learned about working too much, and it could cost him.
Enjoy these three novellas in one as a Christmas treat.
Sonshyne and Raine: An Onyx City Love Story by Kay Shanee
After losing his grandfather, Sonshyne “Shyne” Williams is trying to get used to a new normal. Reign Williams took his one and only grandson under his wing and taught him everything he knew about manhood and the art of being a barber, and just like that, he is gone.
At the reading of his grandfather’s will, Shyne is shocked to find out he now owns the barber shop his grandfather built from the ground up. Some don’t think he’s the man for the job, but he vows to make his grandfather proud.
Lately, Raine Foster’s life has been full of more downs than ups, and she’s desperately seeking a change. After her boyfriend betrays her in the worst way, packing all her belongings and leaving town doesn’t sound like a bad idea. However, as a well-known Chicago hairstylist in high demand, the thought of rebuilding her clientele scares her.
Her favorite aunt, Patricia, who owns a salon in Onyx City, calls her to announce her retirement and requests that Raine take over as owner and head stylist. Although she has some reservations, it has been a long-time dream of hers to own a day spa where women can get pampered from head to toe. After she considers how her life is going, she jumps at the opportunity.
From the moment the two collide, Sonshyne and Raine can’t stop thinking about each other. They fall hard and fast, but when their visions for expanding their businesses collide, things get a little murky.
Will their stubbornness cause them to lose each other? Or will they compromise and find a way for love to win?
Double The Love by M. Monique
With just days until Christmas, Sleigh twins, Kayauna and Kasha, are dealt a devastating blow. Instead of spending their mother’s birthday honoring her memory, they’re levied a demand from their overbearing grandfather, which sends the two down a path, neither expected.
Kayauna is in her final year of graduate school and not sure where her path is headed. Still grappling with the loss of her parents, she’s just going through life, stuck with feelings only she hears in the chaos of her mind.
Kasha is the opposite. Her parent’s deaths have left her with nothing but anger. Everyone is liable to feel her wrath. Anger has consumed her to the point that she doesn’t even recognize emotions opposite of that.
Quilo Bell and Saar Savage have been friends since high school. When it comes to the Sleigh sisters, Quilo and Saar have always had a way of taming the storms that brew inside the sisters.
This holiday season, fate brings the four together.
Forced to take drastic measures to save their mother’s masters, the sisters forge a pact to ditch the holidays. Kayauna is focused and calculating. Meanwhile, Kasha just wants to “do her” for a change.
Quilo has his crush in the palm of his hand. On the contrary, Saar needs a lasso for the woman who’s held his heart since high school.
In other words, this Christmas is about to be chaotic with a little crashing out! However, love has a way of doing things that can’t be explained.
Nothing on My Wishlist: A Spicy Christmas Novelette (Cozy For Christmas) by Drea C.
Sage Evans hated the holidays. When an office party came up on Christmas Eve, her natural answer was to opt out of attending. With coercion from her two best friends, she changed her mind. Sure that nothing exciting would happen, Sage planned to leave after a few minutes, but the sight of Santa’s Helper took her breath away.
All Jordyn Holloway wanted to do was go home to spend a little time by herself before her family came to town, but the Christmas act she hired to entertain at a party couldn’t make it. This meant she had to fill in. What once was her favorite holiday was shaping up to dwindle her Christmas Spirit. That was until she laid eyes on Sage from across the room.
With heavy attraction in the air, could they put down their workplace professionalism and get out of their own way for one night to enjoy Christmas Eve?
Hacked At Christmas by Elle Madearis
As general manager of Exclusive, an up-and-coming luxury Chicago hotel, Nia Freeman is used
to chaos. From damaged suites to broken elevators, she’s an expert at putting out fires. That is
until Agent Aysom Wilson arrives to consult on the hotel’s computer hack. From their first
meeting, sparks fly as she tries to deny her attraction.
Aysom Wilson knows his way around women. After decades of travel, service, and crime, he’s
used to getting what he wants. What he wants is Nia Freeman—and not just for one night. But
with twenty years, six hundred miles, and judgmental family between them, only time will tell if
their flame will fizzle or if they’ll spend another year under the mistletoe.
Christmas Book is an adult age-gap romance novella perfect for the holiday season.
Man of Few Words (The Brown Brothers Book 2) by Connie Easton
Nicolas Brown is the epitome of speak when spoken to. He doesn’t volunteer information or even his time. He’s one that observes from the shadows more than one that craves the spotlight. His attention has fallen to a certain woman, and she is one that enjoys the game that’s being played. However, he’s not the only chaser.
Ross McIntyre is the woman you see often but never recognize. In her line of profession, she blends right in with the crowd but stands out to one. She’s as sweet as they come but has violent tendencies when pushed. With a mind like hers, unpredictable is an understatement.
Neither one wants to be anything other than loved by the other. When it all comes down to it, the distance between them only made the bond that much stronger. Thinking alike is a thrilling experience.
Frosty Beginnings: A Holiday Romance (Love in Mahogany Falls Book 2) by Lesanda Moore
Shatori Banks is just trying to get her son a last-minute haircut when she bursts into Ralph Marshall’s barber shop. Ralph, a bachelor who’s sworn off relationships, is thrown by the instant connection he feels with Shatori.
When his car doesn’t start, she offers him a ride to his parents’ house, sparking an unexpected journey. As their lives intertwine over the holiday season, Ralph begins to reconsider his bachelor ways, while Shatori wonders if she’s ready to open her heart again.
In Frosty Beginnings, the magic of Christmas brings two guarded souls together, proving that love can bloom even in the coldest of winters.
An Unexpected Love: A Holiday Novelette by Adrienne Denise
In the holiday novelette “An Unexpected Love,” we meet Serenity Hunter, a Christmas-averse hair salon owner in a cozy small town. Haunted by the memory of a life-changing incident that transpired on Christmas Eve, Serenity has distanced herself from the holiday spirit. Enter Caesar Malone, a renowned rapper and CEO of a thriving music label, who arrives in town to handle family business. Caesar is immediately captivated by Serenity’s beauty and independence, which sparks a whirlwind of emotions. Determined to win her heart by any means. However, Serenity misinterprets his gestures as pity, leading to a rift between the two. As tension rises, a heartfelt reconciliation unfolds, and Caesar rekindles Serenity’s Christmas with his deliberate thoughtfulness. “An Unexpected Love,” is a touching tale of love, healing, and the rediscovery of joy during the most wonderful time of the year.
Write Before Christmas (A Novel-Tea Christmas Book 1) by Lauren W. Roach
Elodie’s Christmas gift from her grandma isn’t just any journal—it’s magic, said to write her an epic love story. But Elodie isn’t looking for love; she’s focused on her first big challenge: directing the school’s Christmas musical. Her partner in this endeavor is Mekhi, a talented former musician who’s filling in as the music teacher while waiting for his next gig.
Mekhi is not one to settle down—he’s always looking for the next stage, the next adventure. But when a social worker asks him to urgently foster a 12-year-old boy named Kellan from his class, everything changes.
As the magic journal begins to weave its tale, Elodie starts to wonder if Mekhi is meant to be more than just a colleague. Meanwhile, Mekhi realizes that caring for Kellan might be the start of something more permanent than he ever expected.
#ITheeWebb by Nek Mills
Weddings are ceremonies that unite two people in marriage and are also accompanied by festivities. Many brides spend months and sometimes years dreaming of their big day. Colors, songs, food, and even the wedding hashtags the guests will use, all set the tone for how they will personalize this celebration.
No one understands this space more than Willow Peaks who has dominated the industry as a respected wedding planner.
While she genuinely enjoys catering to her clients, she has to admit that the gratification is bittersweet. Every custom gown with a ten-foot train is a reminder of the love that she lost many years ago— Kason Webb.
Kason and Willow were high school sweethearts who were separated by life’s curveballs. On a last-minute vacation, they bump into one another, and it’s as if the spark had never left. Although they would love to act on their initial feelings, they realize that so much time has passed, and they are no longer teenagers in puppy love.
Tears will be shed, conversations will be had, and love will be made. But is it too little too late?
Under The Millionaire’s Mistletoe: A Christmas Novella by Treasure Malian
Honesty
I never expected my world to tilt on its axis that day. But the moment he entered my life, something shifted. One late-night call turned into exploring desires I didn’t know I had. Christmas in Aspen… It’s tempting. Mason is tempting, his world, his touch — but will I be stepping into a winter wonderland or a fire I won’t come back from?
Mason
“Do it for Charity.” Words that changed the trajectory of my life. It wasn’t the check — that I could write in my sleep. It was the woman who wasn’t impressed by it. Honesty imprinted on me in ways that no other woman had been able to. Now, the opportunity has presented itself to have her alone in all ways. The plan is to check off her holiday wish list in ways she’s never imagined. This Christmas, I plan to give her more than presents and hot cocoa— I’m going stake claim on what’s mine in every way possible.
Judah’s Aziera: When It Comes To You by Phoenix Snow
When the opportunity for a potential love deferred surfaces, are you willing to take a chance?
Judah St. Clair spent his life believing himself the black sheep of his family. Love has evaded him on all levels, but with the hope of reconciliation within his family, he gains a new perspective. He renews his need to belong and experience love and embraces his feelings instead of running away.
Introverted Aziera Monroe spends her time writing novels and finding peace within her self-imposed solitude. When a crush blows back into town with an aura of potential and big energy, she steps outside her comfort zone and tests the temperature. Judah and Aziera both decide to try their momentum towards a happily ever after despite personal and outside influences threatening their progress.
Will they be stronger together or pulled apart in the process?
A Vargas Family Christmas (Two Monogamous) by S.R. Graham
Nine months after Jarrah ends the war between Quincy and the twins, the Vargas Family prepares for the arrival of their babies. Christmas is near, but the holiday spirit is far from them. Jarrah worries about life after the twins are born since their arrangement is unusual. Dustin feels the pressure of righting his wrongs since he feels Jarrah deserves more from him, so he works on a secret Christmas gift for her to atone for the sins he committed against her. However, he leaves Dario out of his plans. Dario tries to hold his family down as they prepare to bring their kids into the world, but he worries about his brother, especially after Dustin proposes a plan that leaves him shocked. Annalise prays that her family is clear of all the drama they’d gone through nine months ago. She gives them her support, hoping it will lessen their stress. The Vargas Family tries to keep the holiday spirit while dealing with the reality of Jarrah’s inability to choose between Dario and Dustin. Will their unorthodox arrangement bring them together for the holidays or further divide their family?
How To Get Rich by Tanon
Like most people, Ever Kendricks grew up having big dreams. Unfortunately, the odds were against her in every shape and form. When her last chance to achieve her goals is presented, she throws caution to the wind and ends up throwing herself into more than she bargained for. Will she be able to come out on top or will life continue to beat her down like she owes it money?
The Blessed by Anne Shade
Suri Daniels, a beautiful and troubled woman, is the descendant of a family of supernaturally gifted women, known as the Blessed, and literally holds keys to gateways between the earthly plane and seven powerful gods. A series of tragic losses and a stipulation in her grandmother’s will has her returning to the family’s home in New Orleans, unaware that she will need to step into the role of Orisha priestess and escape the attention of a powerful demon. To top it all off, she must accept the help of a Cambion—Lyla Jefferies, a dark supernatural being she has spent her life avoiding. What’s worse? She can’t help being drawn to Layla in ways she doesn’t understand.
Being the child of a top-tier demon and a human isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. For the past two hundred years, Layla Jefferies has lived a life of quietude. When an unknown force draws her out of seclusion, the pull is too strong to ignore. Layla is tasked to assist with protecting the gateways and saving Suri from becoming a vengeful demon’s avatar. Falling in love with her is definitely not part of the plan.
Layla and Suri are brought together by fate to defeat the darkness threatening to tear their world apart. What they don’t expect to discover is a love that might set them free.
Content advisory: Opening chapter includes a depiction of sexual violence and rape.
Unconditional Love For The Holidays by LaCinta
Rayn, convinced she’d found her happily ever after, married Cornelius, the man of her dreams. But her fantasy life quickly shattered, leaving her heartbroken and disillusioned. With only her sister, Storm, by her side, Rayn struggles with the harsh reality that her fairytale marriage was nothing but a fantasy.
Meanwhile, Crypto, deeply in love with his longtime girlfriend, India, clings to the hope that she will change her ways. However, as his eyes slowly open to the truth, he’s forced to confront the painful reality of their relationship and make a difficult decision about their future.
One night at Crypto’s club, an unexpected interruption forces him to leave early. Spotting Rayn across the room, he’s instantly drawn to her, only to be disappointed when the opportunity to connect with her slips away.
Will fate bring Rayn and Crypto together, or will he remain trapped in his current relationship?
Let’s Get It On by Cheris Hodges
Sometimes it’s hard to get over your first love — especially when you see him everywhere you turn because he had the game-winning catch in the big game and proposed to the woman he cheated on you with in college. So, Kenya Taylor needs a vacation before she takes a new job in a city she used to love.
What she doesn’t expect to see while lounging by the pool at a resort in the Bahamas is him.
Maurice Goings. . .
After being left at the altar and having booked a non-refundable honeymoon, Maurice decides to take his brother James to the Bahamas with him. His plan was to unwind and forget the embarrassment of being rejected on his wedding day. Then he saw her, Kenya and her glow-up made him wonder if fate had a hand in bringing them back together.
But Kenya isn’t ready to relive the old days, not when she still has so much pain over that relationship. But Maurice refuses to lose Kenya again and he’ll do whatever it takes to win her back.
When My Soul Cries by Cyn
Wesleigh has spent her life haunted by two things: the scars left by her mother’s abuse and the mystery of her baby sister’s disappearance.
Fourteen years ago, Wesleigh’s mother was arrested, leaving behind nothing but trauma—and a heart-wrenching mystery. Her baby sister had vanished without a trace. Since that day, Wesleigh has tried to uncover the truth about her sister’s disappearance.
But answers don’t come easy. As Wesleigh fights to keep her excruciating past at bay, she accidentally reunites with her childhood best friend, Carmiya, and her twin brother, Carmelo—her first and only love. Through their love, Wesleigh begins to heal and finds strength in the family she thought she’d never have.
Wesleigh’s journey reminds readers that, even in the worst circumstances, love can be found in the most unexpected places.
Yarah & Vince 2 (This ain’t love Book 22) by Cocoa
When a one night stand turns into a life changing experience, is it fate or forever?
NeoSoul by Dani Thomas
Carl’s life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Lena, a vibrant woman whose love for Neo Soul music sparks a powerful connection. As their bond deepens, Carl finds himself reevaluating his relationship with Irene and questioning the life he’s built. Neo Soul is a poignant journey of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, set against the backdrop of soulful rhythms that have the power to transform everything. Will Carl choose the path his heart truly desires? A compelling exploration of love’s complexities and the melodies that move us.
And Then Came You: Black Love Series (Book 2) (Ryan Family Series) by Dorothy Elizabeth Love
Black Romance Series with: Soulful seduction, Sultry encounters, and Steamy Urban Love
Book #2 of 3 for the Ryan Family Series, which is a journey of heat, heartache, and healing
What happens when the pain of the past meets the fiery passion of the present? And Then Came You is a tale of attraction, where lust, heartache, and hope collide. Parker Ryan has lived with the ache of losing his fiancée, Cynthia, for what feels like an eternity. He’s locked his heart away, sure he’ll never feel that kind of love again. Enter Dr. Chi Addams—fiercely independent, sexy, and precisely what Parker didn’t know he was craving. Their relationship is electrifying, full of sizzling attraction and flaming passion simmering just under the surface, from their first intriguing meeting . Every gaze they exchange and every unintentional contact fuels the conflict between them, leaving Parker wondering whether he can control his lust—and keep his heart—at bay. Can Parker resist the sensual pull, or will he let his walls fall, risking everything for a steamy affair that could change his life forever?
Chi Addams awakens Parker’s clear and consuming need for her. Every time their eyes meet, the air around them thickens with erotic tension. Though laden with emotional baggage, their sensuous experiences are unquestionably addictive. Will his fear of losing once more trap him in a prison of his own design, or can he let go of the past and welcome this passionate love? The chemistry too strong, the temptation too sweet, and the passion too strong to ignore.
Hearts collide in a sensuous infatuation, And Then Came You, and you won’t be able to put down. Get your copy today and let me know your thoughts on the novel by leaving your review. Looking forward to hearing from you!
The eX-MAS Party: African American Urban Fiction Romance Christmas Holiday Novella by Sheila Murdock
Jacille Carter has had enough with being an ex, so even though she wasn’t too thrilled on the idea, she decides to attend a Christmas party for exes only along with her best friend Chrissie Baldwin.
Jacille looks back at holidays in the past that she shared with three boyfriends in particular—Quan, Winston, Deandre—who are now ex-boyfriends. She thinks about these three way-back-then boyfriends in particular since she could never get them off of her mind because of her incidents with each of them during her past holiday seasons, incidents that stick to her more than any other times she’s had with them.
But soon enough, her past may come back with a vengeance when she attends this unique party, and what she discovers while attending will shock her into something so unbelievable that it will make this the party of all parties, and by the time this Christmas night is over with, it will be one that she’ll never forget in more ways than one.
A Hawthorne Christmas by Zelda Oliver-Miles
In a house alive with secrets, love may be the greatest story of all.
Ava Sinclair’s ghostwriting career has stalled, and her broken heart leaves her yearning for a fresh start. An invitation to Hawthorne Inn feels like a lifeline—until she realizes the task: help reclusive bestselling author Grant Hawthorne finish his long-overdue manuscript. But there’s more to Grant—and the inn—than meets the eye.
Grant has hidden himself away, shielding his heart from the world and the pain of his past. Ava’s arrival is an unwelcome disruption—or so he thinks. As snow blankets the estate and the magic of Christmas stirs, Ava’s creative spark begins to thaw Grant’s icy walls.
As they work side by side, they uncover more than just a novel’s ending. The whispers of Christmas past, the courage to embrace love, and the hope of a new beginning transform their collaboration into an unexpected story.
Will the magic of Hawthorne Inn write them a new chapter—or will fear keep them apart?
ReKendall: A Holiday Short by Daroncia
After the sudden loss of a beloved family member, Kendall, a successful Clinical Therapist, is consumed by an overwhelming grief that has brought her life to a standstill. Her once-thriving career is unraveling, and her relationships with loved ones are strained. As the holidays draw near, the thought of facing her old life feels unbearable. Desperate for solace, Kendall returns home, hoping for a reprieve. But no matter how much she tries to avoid them, the unresolved decisions and emotions from her past seem to line up, each one waiting to confront her, one by one.
Mint and Regret by Patience Colby
Some secrets break hearts. Others mend them.
Keva’s built her life on a foundation of quiet resilience—raising her daughter, running her café, and keeping her past firmly locked away. But when a long-buried secret resurfaces, threatening to shatter the delicate balance she’s created, she can’t keep running. Not from the truth, and certainly not from Maxwell.
Maxwell knows Keva better than she’d like to admit. The easygoing medical student and her not-so-secret protector, he’s been by her side through years of friendship, heartache, and everything in between. But when her carefully guarded secret—a pregnancy no one knew about—comes to light, Maxwell realizes just how much of Keva’s world he’s never been allowed into.
As their lives intertwine more than ever, unspoken feelings and unresolved pain bubble to the surface. Together, they must confront a past full of mistakes, regret, and betrayal—and decide if their future can hold something brighter.
Set in a small-town café where every corner holds a memory, Mint and Regret is a poignant story of redemption, unbreakable bonds, and a love strong enough to face the truth.
Noora and Bilal Do (each other for) Christmas: A Holiday Quickie by Nikki Clarke
It’s been a decade since nerdy best friends Noora and Bilal made a high school pact to marry each other. Ten years later, they’re both successful and alone at their high school Christmas reunion, and Bilal is ready to fulfill the pact. Noora’s life is a little more complicated, but they can agree on one thing—a little fun between two old friends is fine, at least for the holidays.
This contemporary holiday quickie first appeared in the anthology A Holiday Reunion: Welcome to Counterpoint.
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