Hey Girl! Check out these new Black Romance releases from February 3rd-9th.
Love Bites and Blooms by Bailey West
Kaimani, the savvy owner of Petal & Stem, knows how to make the most of every holiday rush. While Valentine’s Day isn’t her favorite—she prefers flowers that say more than I’m supposed to buy these—she capitalizes on the demand, crafting breathtaking bouquets for hopeful romantics across Sable Falls.
This year, Kaimani is once again teaming up with The Bakehouse, another beloved gem of the Central Market, for their “Love Bites & Blooms” collaboration—a perfect pairing of flowers and decadent baked goods. The packages are always a hit, but this year they’ve added an extra dash of whimsy: a Secret Admirer option, where customers can send anonymous gifts to their Valentines.
Trip McCall, who manages the business side of The Bakehouse while his sisters work their magic in the kitchen, finds the idea of the Secret Admirer package particularly intriguing. He’s had feelings for Kaimani since they first met years ago, but he’s never found the right moment—or the courage—to tell her. This could be his chance to finally bridge the gap between friendship and something more.
As Valentine’s Day dawns, the market hums with life, the air fragrant with roses and warm pastries. Trip waits, heart racing, as his carefully chosen gifts make their way to Kaimani. Will she see through the anonymity to the heart behind the gesture—or will his feelings remain a secret, just like the sender?
Theirs to Own: A Dark Valentine’s Romance by Wynta Tyme
Eyes like whoa. Dimples like hello…
Twenty-two-year-old Robbin Jay has lived by one motto her whole life. If you’re that girl, you have no choice but to be that girl. She’s a hard-working medical student by day, but at night, she lets her freak out to play. That is until she has a run-in with two of the finest boys in class. Not only does she need their help to pass her class, but she also wants to own them. Robbin has set out to dominate every ounce of their being, and she gets her way. Kanin, with eyes like a new penny, and Nine, with dimples deeper than a pool, Robby finds herself lost between two best friends who want to own every inch of her as well. One date with the best friends and a whirlwind of events takes place that leads to the wildest Valentine’s date ever.
One look at Robbin and life as they knew it ended…
Childhood best friends Kanin Drives and Nine Huggs have always looked out for each other. With their last year of college in the forefront of their minds, their worlds are turned upside down the moment Robbin Jay crashes into their lives. Boundaries are crossed, and a poly affair is in full swing. Kanin and Nine are their happiest with her, but they’re not the only players who want a taste of the high-energy and vivacious woman. The trio doesn’t know if their relationship is love or lust-filled, but tragedy strikes before they can figure it out, leaving all three of them to view Valentine’s Day in a new light.
The Love Lyric (The Greene Sisters Book 3) by Kristina Forest
Iris Greene used to be a woman with a plan. But all of that changed after she met the love of her life at twenty-five, got pregnant and married…and then became a widow and a single mother all in alittle over two years. Now, after years of hustling, Iris is the director of partnerships at a beauty company and raising sweet six-year-old Calla by herself. Despite her busy life, she still can’t help but feel lonely. She just needs to catch her breath—and one night, at her sister’s wedding, when she steps outside to do just that, she sees a certain singer who takes her breath away. . . .
By all accounts, pop R&B singer Angel Hughes has it made. He’s a successful musician and has just scored a brand ambassador deal with an emerging beauty company. But he’s still not fulfilled; he’s not producing songs he’s passionate about, and there’s a gaping hole in his love life. When he visits the Save Face Beauty office to kickstart his campaign, he’s delighted to see Iris, his stylist’s sister—the beautiful woman he’s secretly had a crush on for years.
Despite their obvious attraction to each other, they must stay professional throughout the campaign tour—a goal that doesn’t quite pan out. But when it becomes clear their lives aren’t in sync, can they fall back in step to the same rhythm and beat?
So This Is Love by Miyeko May
One time is chance.
Two times is coincidence.
Three times is …
Laila Eden is focused. Focused on her career, on her friends and on herself. Everything except the man she somehow keeps crossing paths with. She isn’t interested in anything with him, or so she tells herself, but even with her best efforts she can’t deny the magnetic pull that keeps bringing them back together.
Bryce “Sonny” Taylor is at the height of his music career. By the numbers he has everything he’s ever dreamed of but dreams don’t always align with reality. When faced with the reality that the dream he’s been chasing doesn’t look like he thought it would, Sonny decides to take a step back, to set himself on a new course. That decision ultimately leads him in a new direction, one that shows he isn’t done yet. Not with music and certainly not with her.
The Nature of Love (Love in the Spotlight): (A Friends-to-Lovers African American Fiction and Christian Romance Novel) by Toni Shiloh
A doctor feeling fractured
Dr. Erykah Kennedy, a renowned orthopedic surgeon, finds herself at a crossroads in life. At forty-one, she’s achieved remarkable success in her career, yet when it comes to her love life, she feels hopeless. But when she meets Christian Gamble, a passionate wildlife conservationist, an unexpected bond forms between them despite their contrasting worlds.
A wildlife enthusiast ready for more
Chris has yet to find someone to share his adventures with, but as his friendship with Erykah starts to blossom, he begins falling for her in every way. When tragedy strikes and Erykah suddenly becomes guardian to her nieces, Chris helps her pick up the pieces.
Two hearts destined by nature
With their lives turned upside down, finding their way to a lasting love while putting their faith in God may be the biggest challenge they’ve ever faced.
Maceo (The Dillinger Chronicles Book 2) by Kimberly Brown
Maceo Dillinger is the second eldest son of the Dillinger clan. Being a part of his family organization means Maceo is no stranger to danger, but he as a secret that might just cost him his life. He’s taken on an unapproved caseload and has brought his girlfriend Sharina Gladden along for the ride.
His already dangerous world turns treacherous when Maceo finds himself as a target. The time for keeping secrets is over as escalating threats become increasingly deadly. Maceo is forced to come clean and rely on his family to ensure both his and Sharina’s survival.
When the world gets dark, sometimes you need more than bulletproof vests and backup plans. With Maceo and Sharina living on borrowed time, every second has to count. Who will survive and who will meet a most tragic demise?
One Night Only: A Shifter Romance Novella by elle kayson
Zuri Price has no intention of responding to the strange invitation she’d received to some unknown place called the Red Key Club. She doesn’t even like Valentine’s Day, after all. But a charming neighbor and a cheating boyfriend change her mind and, skeleton key in hand, Zuri steps into a new world and into a painful but unforgettable memory of her old one. It’s one night of possibilities, one night of her dreams, but what will Zuri do when the star of her fantasies insists that one night could turn into so much more?
Déjà vu: A Valentine’s Novella by Olivia Linden
Many times in life, we talk about the one that got away. But how often do we bring up the ones we can’t let go of? Déjà vu is a second-chance romance with explosive chemistry. The kind that everyone else in the room notices, and you try to pretend doesn’t exist. Except you can’t.
Deja is grown and about her business. Van is… well, growing. Hopefully.
From the moment they meet, they’re all that each other can see.
But the thing about timing is it isn’t always right.
Until it is…
Deja thought she had Van out of her system. She’d spent years burying the memories—the heated glances, the way his touch could unravel her, the way he always knew exactly what to say to get under her skin. She convinced herself that moving on was the only option, that their connection had burned out just as fast as it ignited. But some flames never truly die.
When fate—and a not-so-subtle setup—throws them back into each other’s orbit, all the feelings she swore were long gone come rushing back. The fire between them doesn’t just reignite; it explodes, hotter, hungrier, and far more dangerous than before. Because this time, walking away won’t be so easy. And the closer she gets to Van, the harder it is to ignore the truth—she never really let him go.
Hearts Afire: Love In Luna Lake by Shameka S. Erby
Journey back to Luna Lake as we celebrate Valentine’s Day.
Nate Harper and Sassy Dumont (Staying Power) – Nate Harper is a talented barber, and the one younger, single, man in Luna Lake that Sassy Dumont can’t have. He does want her; he just doesn’t want to be seen as a throwaway lover. But after a nasty divorce, Syreeta Dumont is happy with her freedom and refuses to trust any man with her heart again. Can Nate change her mind?
Hassan and Everly Meadows (New Growth) – Hassan and Everly have been drifting from each other after the loss of their baby, and frustration from outside pressure has them turning away rather than sticking together. Hassan has a plan to put the romance and intimacy back into his marriage, and help his wife heal. But Everly loves her husband just as much—and she has plans of her own.
Lilah Meadows and Aislin Kendall-Ross (Book Bae) – Lilah Meadows is the shy, nerdy owner of the only bookstore in Luna Lake. She lost her first love a decade before, and has been hiding herself ever since, but she’s ready to get swept away for the first time in a long time when she meets Aislin Kendall-Ross, avid reader and the new music teacher/ band director at Luna Lake High School.
Aislin is in Luna Lake licking her wounds after losing her job for getting involved with her co-worker, so she’s wary of everyone, even the welcoming people of Luna Lake. But the beautiful bookstore owner with the kind eyes might get her to trust again.
Rick Wilkins and Violet Harrison (Arrested Hearts) – Officer Rick Wilkins loves his quiet life in Luna Lake, as well as the time he spends with his girlfriend Violet and her daughter Sasha, who live a stone’s skip away in Wilmington. He has plans for a special Valentine’s Day for BOTH his ladies—and an offer of permanence that could change their lives. But Violet’s ex shows up, wanting his family again, and Rick must stake his claim.
Evan & Bellerose (Recipe For Love Book 2) by ML Bash
One kiss between childhood friends Evan and Bellerose ruined everything. After five years apart a wedding, an urban legend and a dozen cookies drag the pair back together, things get complicated.
Is a weekend and a twenty-four hour mandatory cooldown enough to undo years of pent up anger, embarrassment and regret?
Stella & Nine (Recipe For Love Book 3) by Kennedy B.
Stella is inches away from the title of lonely cat lady. What’s even more tragic is she doesn’t realize she’s lonely until a concussion and a tow truck driver inserts himself into her life.
Nine is mean, callous, and short tempered…until he meets a woman who he can’t seem to stay away from.
Sugar cookies and synergy seal their fate, creating the perfect recipe for the perfect mismatched pair.
Montez & Azalea (Recipe For Love Book 4) by Jen Elle
Montez is a heart broken mechanic who vows to never allow anyone to get close again, however a new neighbor is slowly changing his mind.
Azalea is the new chef in town and when her guarded but very handsome neighbor saves the day, she believes that her new arrangement might not be so bad.
A cocktail and a conversation just might push them into forever.
Kiana & Dupree (Recipe For Love Book 5) by Morgan Rose
Kiana and Dupree aren’t strangers, but being together is out of the question until the two find themselves single for Valentine’s Day. Now they are each other’s only hope to make the best of a complicated situation.
A deal with an expiration date mixed with a recipe for the extra push… what could go wrong, right? Sometimes the best love is one that’s forbidden.
Hooked on Loving Him (Baxter County Blues Book 2) by Riley Baxter
Kayshon Patton is overcome with painstaking nightmares that fuel his survivor’s guilt after escaping the bullets from his father’s gun. With tainted blood, why would he ever consider anything that could add to his father’s legacy? His plan is simple, until it isn’t, when he pulls up on her in a predicament that warrants his assistance. Yet, one feisty exchange causes him to question the life plans already in motion.
Ashari Weeks has built armor around her heart and has no plans to let another man in. A flat tire amid a thunderstorm forced her to meet a man who was determined to change her mind. A monthly lunch date with her godfather detours everything she thought she wanted. The more she learns, the more she believes that her godfather and God should have set their sights on someone else.
Hooked on Loving Him is a tale of letting go of everything to benefit from falling in love. This is book two of the Baxter County Blues, a three-book 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.
With Love, From Brooklyn: A Valentine’s Day Short by Treasure Malian
Serenity, a gifted creative writing professor, and Nasari, a passionate film producer, are two souls shaped by the streets of Brooklyn. As they navigate their artistic worlds—one through the power of words and the other through the language of film—the city itself becomes their guide and muse. A series of heartfelt clues and unexpected encounters draws them closer, revealing that their creative passions are not so different after all. They discover that love can blossom when two artists finally share the same canvas.
First Comes You (Alpha Third Battalion Book 2) by Laquana Brumfield
Alexis James may have been the oldest, but she was never the one to take life too seriously. She believed in taking things as they come and enjoying them while they lasted. Her live in the moment attitude is the only thing that helped her bow out gracefully when the man she’d been spending all her time with decided that time was up. The only problem was she still had to go to work the next day and he would be right across the hall.
Emmanuel Cooper had been married before and decided never to go down that road again. After his ex-wife took him for everything he had, he vowed he’d never commit to another woman. The sight of Alexis James walking down a beach wasn’t going to change that. At least it wasn’t supposed to, but it was becoming harder to fall asleep without her tucked safely in his arms.
Love can sneak up on you, and timing is everything, but when business is mixed with pleasure… chaos is sure to follow.
Forever Mine by Thee Tasha Marie
Hue:
From the moment I saw Ashlynn, I knew she was mine. Didn’t matter that she had a ring on her finger or a man standin’ next to her—she belonged to me, and deep down, she knew it too. I wasn’t about to play fair or fall back, not when somethin’ that real was right in front of me. So I did what any n*gga would do for the woman meant to be his—I applied pressure until she had no choice but to see what we were.
Forever his? Nah.
She was forever mine.
The Santiagos: Real Gangsters Live Forever by Talena Tillman
The Santiagos are back, and a new war looms on the horizon. Will the three brothers unite to confront the brewing storm, or will past transgressions shatter their chances of victory and hinder their path to becoming a true family? In true Talena Tillman fashion, this tale is infused with thrilling action, suspense, and passionate romance, promising an exhilarating journey.
Lotus in the Dark by Dark Goddess
Some call it fate. Some call it destiny. Soleil called it abandonment—until she realized she was simply returning.
Soleil has spent her life caught between devotion and doubt, faith and forgotten truths. Raised with unwavering Christian beliefs, she clung to prayer for answers, waiting for salvation. But when prayer alone could not heal the wounds of her past—trauma, betrayal, the ache of something lost beyond memory—she found herself drawn to something both terrifying and familiar.
An ancient vow. A forgotten love. A deity who never truly let her go.
Guided by whispers from Guanyin, the goddess of mercy, Soleil is thrust into a journey that will shatter everything she thought she knew about faith, love, and herself. In lifetimes past, she made a choice—to run. Now, she must face what she abandoned, including the one who has waited for her through centuries of longing and pain.
As the past and present collide, Soleil will uncover the truth of her soul’s path, the dark and sensual bond she once broke, and the power she has always carried within her. But choosing to reclaim it comes at a cost.
Will she finally surrender, not as a prisoner of fate, but as its willing architect? Or will she run once more, leaving behind the one who was always meant to hold her?
Bet On Love by Keitra Crooks
Attorney Shanay Townsend always had a playful banter of flirtation when it came to sexy Darius Mackey, in and out of the courtroom. So, when Darius decided to take their chemistry to the next level by suggesting a daring bet, Shanay was game. If she won, she would be rewarded with a blissful deep tissue massage but if he was victorious, he wanted one thing…her. A night full of passion.
What started as a bet soon develops into something Shanay didn’t expect. She didn’t plan on losing her heart to Darius but now that she had, she could see a future with him. However, secrets and past hurts keep his feelings and heart at bay. Will Shanay walk away, or will she be able to get Darius to see that their love was worth taking a risk on?
The Sweetest Silence by Skynova
Beneath the polished exterior I present to the world, I wear a mask—a facade that shields my vulnerabilities and silent struggles. As a lawyer, I project confidence and authority, but behind that mask lies a story filled with insecurities and fear. Then a monster enters my life— this wild, dark and unpredictable force. He marks me as his prey the second we meet.
His name is Saint but he’s buried in sin. He’s everything I’ve been taught to be against. The opposite of the rightful side of the law.
He’s like a storm that disrupts my orderly world. It’s both exhilarating and terrifying, like standing at the edge of a cliff, ready to leap into the unknown. He wants to own me and peel off my mask. He’s not afraid of silence. Im scared that I’ll like his darkness and fall for him. The only thing is my wings are broken now, so if I fall for him I might not recover.
Snowed in with the Alphas: African American curvy girl paranormal romance by Melody Lynch
Three authors Melody Lynch, Elle Madearis and Tessa Stone
have teamed up to give you six stand-alone stories of
black women shifter romance!
Each title is set in the same
Small town
Welcome to Shadow Wolf Creek!!
Buckle up!
Leaving everything behind was my only option.
What happens when you embarrass your abusive husband at the office party?
You run.
That’s how I ended up in a remote town full of werewolves, paired with a tall, brooding wolf who hates me from the moment he lays eyes on me, And then there’s Nico—his best friend, all charm and smiles, the complete opposite.
When a freak storm traps us together, I wonder: have I traded one danger for another, or is this my chance at a new beginning?
Kiss or Dare: A Valentine’s Day Short Story (Gamecapades Book 3) by Terri Ronald
There’s a new game to be played, with a choice to be made.
Used to living in constant conflict, it wasn’t a surprise when Simone and Elah found themselves, yet again, at odds with each other. With Elah unsatisfied with Simone, and Simone satisfied with Elah’s dissatisfaction, they’re both equally at fault for their current predicament. Can the couple get on one page for Valentine’s Day by playing a game of Kiss or Dare, or have they already played their last game together?
THIS: Blake & Emon by C. Monet
Sometimes love comes knocking at your door. Sometimes it crashes through it.
Blake Bishop wasn’t looking for love, but fate had other plans. When a wounded stranger stumbles into her living room, she finds a connection she can’t shake and a man who sees her soul. Emon Dowlen has always lived by his own rules, but Blake awakens something in him he never knew he needed—a desire for something real, something permanent, something worth changing for. Their connection is instant, undeniable, and completely inconvenient but together, they discover that love doesn’t need explanation or justification.
Sometimes it just is.
My Funny Valentine by Erika Latanya
Amina has never been a fan of Valentine’s Day. To her, it’s just an overhyped, commercialized holiday for desperate romantics clinging to cheap chocolates and cliché love songs. When a viral social experiment catches her unfiltered opinion on the so called holiday, she becomes an overnight internet sensation known as the woman who boldly declared, “Valentine’s Day is for suckers.”
Enter Javar, a charming and easygoing content creator who captured her rant on camera. Intrigued by her cynical take on love, he challenges Amina to step outside her comfort zone and give romance a real shot. What starts as a lighthearted challenge soon turns into something deeper as their connection grows with every unexpected moment, witty jokes, and undeniable chemistry.
As Amina navigates her feelings, she realizes that love isn’t as predictable or cheesy as she once thought. And just in time for Valentine’s Day, she’s faced with a choice… stick to her old ways or embrace the possibility of something real with Javar.
My Funny Valentine is a heartwarming and humorous journey of love, self discovery, and taking chances even when love feels like the biggest experiment of all.
Out with the Old by Sedona Rose
Solani Liberty finds herself in the realization of spending New Year’s Eve alone after a recent divorce.
When she decides to attend a New Year’s Eve party in Coconut Bay, she unexpectedly crosses paths with Ryder Johnson, a familiar face who has secretly cared for her all along.
Hooked on Valentine’s by Jessica Terry
“Just like some people need their kiss on New Year’s, I need my booty rubbed on Valentine’s Day.”
Marlow Love has been on a months-long affection drought that’s left her aching and frustrated, and has no one to help fulfill her tradition of a touchy-feely Valentine’s Day. Her flighty, smooth-talking ex-boyfriend Jag is more than willing to give her all the affection she wants, but Marlow refuses to get sucked in again, even if he is her only prospect with just a week to go.
Meeting Damian ‘Dame’ Hooks seems to come at just the right time, as he has no problem helping her stiff-arm Jag by acting like her man. But Marlow quickly realizes her desire for Dame isn’t an act.
Marlow and Dame’s chemistry is amazing, but is he just a nice guy doing her a generous favor, or is he feeling her like she’s feeling him? Could he be what she’s longing for on Valentine’s Day?
Content warning: super brief mention of death (off page).
Entanglements of Love by Ni’ssan
For Korrin Smith, life is simple. All she needs is the man she loves, and she is good. Unfortunately for her, the man she loves is Ky’reese Smith.
The only thing Ky’reese has ever been certain about is his love for Korrin. From the moment he laid eyes on her, he knew she was the one, but he was young and reckless when they first crossed paths, and now that he’s older and a bit wiser, his past has come back to haunt him, leaving Korrin with a heartbreaking reality.
All Korrin wants is peace, but her half-sister Jalea is hell bent on making sure she never attains that goal, especially because she wants Ky’reese for herself, and she’s willing to use the two children she intentionally had with her sister’s man as pawns in her game to come out on top. Meanwhile, Korrin is no saint herself. With a new baby in the mix, she manipulates Ky’reese with lies about her daughter’s paternity and finds herself at war with her heart and mind, and when Ky’reese refuses to let her go, she learns the hard way that anything worth having is worth fighting for.
With Ky’reese’s brothers battling their own drama and tangled webs of lies, deception, and heartbreak, adding to the chaos, and they all struggle to see the light at the end of their crumbling tunnel. Take a ride with the Smith family on their rollercoaster of love, lies, and manipulation as they navigate the crazy maze of their lives in hopes of coming out the other side of their tsunami of confusion in one piece.
Loving Amir: A Dark Paranormal Romance (Fated Mates Book 4) by Tessa Stone
In a world where love defies time and destiny, can a quiet artist embrace her fate with a supernatural king?
Anora:
In my quiet life of painting and solitude, my only companion is my elderly neighbor, Sarah. She encourages me to seek love, but I feel as though I’m waiting for someone special. My dreams are filled with a striking man—Amir—who unexpectedly walks into my diner, enchanting me with his charm and supernatural presence. He’s a powerful blend of vampire, shifter, and warlock, making him one of the mightiest beings alive.
As my feelings for him grow, I realize that loving him comes with complications, especially with a hidden threat looming over me. Amir insists that I’m his fated mate, and while I’m irresistibly drawn to him, I must face the challenges of loving a monster. Can I accept this destiny, or will it lead to my downfall?
Amir:
I’ve found her—my precious Anora. She has no idea how long I’ve waited. After many visits from her future self, hope faded when I lost the Great War, leaving my children cursed and unable to find their mates. Four centuries later, I fell into madness and a six-hundred-year slumber. Now, the curse is broken, and I awaken in Anora’s time.
She’s young and naive, unaware of the curse binding her bloodline. My first goal is to win her heart; then, I’ll claim her as my mate and make her the queen of Wintermoon. I must also break the curse so she can embrace her true identity as a witch.
However, enemies from my past want to stop me. Our love sparks a prophecy for a second Great War, and they believe taking Anora is the only way to rid themselves of me. I refuse to live without her, and I’ll do anything to protect her.
The Worse Valentine’s Day Ever: A Black Sapphic Romance by Tuesday Harper
Valentine’s Day just went from bad to the absolute worse!
Working late helps distract Armani from the fact that she’s single on Valentine’s Day. When that doesn’t work, she turns her sights on the only other person still hanging around the office on February 14th.
They’ve always been rivals, but Tatum is good-looking enough that Armani can push that aside for the sake of having some one-time fun. Unfortunately, their decision to have a one-night stand in one of the conference rooms means they’re still in the building when their very shady boss commits a shocking murder.
After witnessing the heinous crime and the mob-style cover-up, Armani and Tatum are forced into the Witness Protection Program. Together, they’re relocated to a new town and assume new identities. For Tatum, this is a a shot at something real with the woman she’s always secretly admired. But for Armani, settling down in a place she didn’t choose, with a woman she barely knows, is the ultimate challenge.
As Valentine’s approaches once again, new threats put their fragile connection to the test. With danger lurking, they’re forced to lean on each other like never before.
Close the Deal by Dr. Monique Rodgers
Love, Money & Real Estate—Can They Close the Deal?
Jada is a powerhouse real estate agent, a woman who built her empire from the ground up. She’s all about securing the next big deal and keeping her heart off the market. DeVonte is a self-made real estate investor—wealthy, confident, and used to getting what he wants. And right now? He wants Jada.
When their paths cross on a multimillion-dollar property, the attraction is undeniable—but so is the drama. Business meetings turn into late-night conversations. Passion and ambition collide. But in both real estate and relationships, the right foundation is everything.
As trust is tested and past secrets resurface, Jada and DeVonte have to ask themselves: Are they building something real, or is this just another risky investment?
A high-stakes, steamy love story about power, passion, and betting it all on love. Perfect for readers who love boss romances, power couples, and a little drama with their happily-ever-after.
Blue Martini by Naomi Raiye
In the heart of New York City, Blue Martini is more than just a lounge—it’s an escape, a status symbol, and for Chanel Grover, a carefully curated empire. But when a murder shatters the club’s sleek image, the whispers begin, and secrets that were meant to stay buried start clawing their way to the surface.
The victim? Brenda, a young woman with ties to Chanel’s husband, Randy—a man with a past as complicated as his present. As the police investigate, suspicions mount, alliances shift, and Chanel finds herself trapped in a deadly game of deception where the truth is more dangerous than the lies.
With her business, her marriage, and her freedom on the line, Chanel must navigate a world where everyone has something to hide—and some secrets are worth killing for.
But in a city built on power moves and survival, the question isn’t just who pulled the trigger…
It’s who will make it out alive.
A gripping urban fiction thriller packed with betrayal, power plays, and shocking twists, Blue Martini is a high-stakes ride that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
Loving Reign: A Fake Dating Romance Story (Love & Reign Book 1) by K.C. McMillian
Note: This slow-burn, steamy romance story is intended for readers 18+ and older, and any resemblance to actual events or persons is purely coincidental.
Reign Brown never expected to find herself in a tangled web of deception!
She is a confident and thriving wedding planner who has arranged countless love stories for others.
But just as Reign settles for the possibility of never finding love for herself, her younger sister and mommy’s favorite daughter announces she’s getting married, leaving Reign in search of a plus one. With the help of her best friend Scarlette, Reign hires a fake boyfriend.
Now, she’s pretending to be smitten, but the truth behind her feelings is uncertain.
Is this all just an act, or are true emotions involved?
Only time will tell!
*A full list of content warnings can be found on the author’s website*
Please note: This story can be read as a stand-alone
Chief Of Staff (Cutthroat Capitol Book 2) by Desiree Francies
A little over twenty years ago, four exceptional young Black women came together to form a plan…
The idea was to completely change the way political figures think. To exert control with intellectual prowess and strategy born of objective manipulation. To remove emotion and do whatever it took without remorse. But also without the white man’s influence. They figured that moral superiority was useless in a government built upon the backs of slaves and murder.
“Black Women have always been better. We’ve had to be in order to survive. To defeat a monster, we have to become a bigger one. So, maybe it’s time we stopped trying to be right, and just started trying to win, no matter what it takes…”
Each woman had a role:
Hacker/Investigator
Monetary Acquisitions
The Candidate/The Face
And the political mastermind behind it all. The woman responsible for every strategic decision.
Angela Kelly is a lot of things in this dynamic. The second youngest cousin, an older sister, and the moral center of the group. She does everything by the book. No rules broken unless absolutely necessary.
So, when the president needs a new VP, she finds the perfect man for the job. He’s not perfect because of all the things he is (Attractive, Intelligent, & Black), but rather all the things he can be for the Kelly Administration.
The problem?
He’s single, irreverent, and has no interest in cleaning up his image for the job. The only thing he is interested in… is Angela Kelly, the Chief of Staff.
However, his position makes him off limits to her, lest she desires to complicate things for everyone, and Angela has absolutely no intentions of starting to break the rules now. So, how long can she stick to her convictions when she’s forced to work with her greatest temptation every single day?
And will it spell disaster for them when she finally gives in?
Enjoying All My Moments with You by Nikqua
Tatum is a headstrong spoiled brat who loves having her way. Since birth, everything has been handed to her. One thing she hasn’t been able to get and hold on to is her brothers’ best friend. No matter how much they burn up the sheets, he wasn’t ready to be fully hers. Will she continue to put up with his rejections or walk away?
Dean has to navigate through life getting it on his own. He realizes he is meant to be alone from his childhood experiences. He has lived his life by not getting attached to any woman. What happens when he finds himself falling for his best friends’ sister?
No matter how much they enjoy every moment with each other, there are obstacles that’s stopping them from being together. Will Dean and Tatum realize how much they mean to one another, or will it be too late?
Sweet Turtleberry Jam – Volume Three: Sweet Valentines by Turtleberry
Short Valentine’s Day visits with characters from other Turtleberry books.
Pamala & Aiden
(Aiden Davis from These Women)
Pamala’s boyfriend breaks up with her while she is waiting for him to arrive for a dinner date. Aiden decides to make her a special meal to cheer her up.
Raeshel & Andre
(both from Family Found)
When Andre finds out that Rae doesn’t have plans for Valentine’s Day, he takes this opportunity to really shoot his shot. They have been casual lovers for a while but he wants much more. He just hopes and prays that she is ready and willing.
Candace & Brooke
(Candace from Sweet Turtleberry Jam Volume Two)
Candace is at her favorite bookstore’s Blind Date with a Book event. She meets Brooke when they both pick the exact same book. Then they see each other again in other parts of the store because clearly they have the same reading taste. They decide to go and discuss books over coffee. Something more than coffee is brewing between them.
She Got Justin: A Rapture Spinoff by King Benjamin
*This book is a spinoff from the Rapture series*
Justin Carswell believes that the single life is where it’s at. He likes the freedom and variety that come with no attachments. His main focus is his real estate portfolio and his ten-year-old son. But somehow, Victoria Cambell has managed to penetrate his armor. They spend way too much time together. They’ve become way too close. If he’s not careful, he will surely cross the line and ruin a great friendship.
Victoria Campbell is a successful author, speaker, and dating coach with many options but has yet to find the man of her dreams. When life gets a little too crazy, she decides to take a break from dating and focus on her career, but that’s when she begins to see a side of her podcast cohost, Justin, that she never knew was there. The chemistry between them comes to a boiling point that everyone with eyes can see, but Victoria can’t cross the line with Justin without jeopardizing her brand and everything she’s worked for. Besides, Justin isn’t exactly relationship material, so there’s no way he could be her soulmate. Could he?
The Taleo Cartel: The Inc. by K. Renee
From the ruthless streets of Philadelphia comes the Taleo Cartel, a lucrative, formidable, and dangerous enterprise that is ran by two brothers with a tight fist.
After the head of the cartel passes down the reigns to his oldest twin son, Javari Taleo must step in and get all affairs in order. Aside from protecting his brother who does the unthinkable and then finding out his wife has been disloyal, Javari’s back is forced up against the wall as the weight of the world rests on his shoulders. As fate would have it, damsel in distress ends up being just what the doctor ordered, but is Javari able to put his trust in someone after all the disloyalty that’s been revealed around him?
Jakari Taleo has always been known as the “smart, computer tech” twin. Being born just eight minutes after his older brother, Jakari enjoys living life under the radar. It’s not until he finds himself in a compromising position that he finds out just what it’s like walking in his brother’s shoes. Together, Javari and Jakari must stick together as they attempt to infiltrate the justice system while still maintaining their territory.
In this jaw dropping story, be prepared for the inevitable as the Taleo Cartel takes over and proves their worthiness to not only the Inc. but to some of the most notorious cartels in the United States.
Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christoper Murray
In 1919, a high school teacher from Washington, D.C arrives in Harlem excited to realize her lifelong dream. Jessie Redmon Fauset has been named the literary editor of The Crisis. The first Black woman to hold this position at a preeminent Negro magazine, Jessie is poised to achieve literary greatness. But she holds a secret that jeopardizes it all.
W. E. B. Du Bois, the founder of The Crisis, is not only Jessie’s boss, he’s her lover. And neither his wife, nor their fourteen-year-age difference can keep the two apart. Amidst rumors of their tumultuous affair, Jessie is determined to prove herself. She attacks the challenge of discovering young writers with fervor, finding sixteen-year-old Countee Cullen, seventeen-year-old Langston Hughes, and Nella Larsen, who becomes one of her best friends. Under Jessie’s leadership, The Crisisthrives…every African American writer in the country wants their work published there.
When her first novel is released to great acclaim, it’s clear that Jessie is at the heart of a renaissance in Black music, theater, and the arts. She has shaped a generation of literary legends, but as she strives to preserve her legacy, she’ll discover the high cost of her unparalleled success.
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