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Check out these new Black Romance releases from January 27th-February 2nd.
Stay Awhile by Iesha Bree
Skye Daniels is done being the perpetual third wheel. Frustrated with her love life, she throws caution to the wind and embarks on a solo adventure to Fiji. In an unexpected twist of fate, she bumps into a mysterious stranger who will turn her world upside down.
Knox Bolden is a ghost with a pistol. After years in the shadows, this ex-assassin is ready for his final mission. But fate has other plans when a captivating woman crashes into his life, making him question everything he thought he knew.
As passion ignites between Skye and Knox, danger lurks in the shadows. Can their whirlwind romance survive bullets and betrayal?
Love Won’t Let Me Wait by Rosè Dior
In a perfect world, Tyra and Ethan were soulmates. Their love and life was perfect… But their perfect world didn’t exist in the real world.
With the decision to leave the man she’s ever loved, Tyra’s life as she knows it begins to take a new turn she never expected. What she thought was love with her now husband, Bradford Johnson, was nothing but a façade. Chasing something she desperately desired put her in a situation she now wanted out of; however, that proved to be more difficult than she thought it would be. Her heart was split between her past and her present.
Ethan’s heart was never his to own after placing it in Tyra’s hands. When she promised that she would always be there after their separation, he held that promise close with the hope that one day they would get back what was lost. Finding out she gave her hand to another man murdered him, and now he was on a quest to break away from the soul tie that was created between them.
When tragedy strikes forcing them to reconnect, these two hearts align, creating a whirlwind of doubt, betrayal, and sinister intentions that could be deadly.
Sundae & Taavon (Recipe For Love Book 1) by Charity Shane’
Sundae Pearce has a vow to be open to all things new but a commitment to her job makes it nearly impossible.
As CEO of his family business, Taavon Black has to prioritize his life leaving a void where his heart is concerned.
Cake and conflict just might be the right combination to prove that you don’t always have to look for love, sometimes love finds you.
String Theory: A Valentine’s Novelette (Love Cynics Anonymous) by L.M. Bennett
One night, one show.
On Valentine’s Day, singer Shaye Smith is ready for a night of predictable melodies and polite applause at Vine Noir, a cozy speakeasy. But when her bandmate Maya falls ill, a last-minute replacement shakes up the setlist—and Shaye’s carefully composed world. Enter Dozier, a magnetic guitarist whose daring style sets the stage ablaze.
The night was already complicated. Shaye’s date, Riley—a kind, steady chiropractor she’s been seeing for a few weeks—sits in the crowd, unaware of Shaye’s doubts about their fizzled connection. But as the music swells, so does the undeniable pull between Shaye and Dozier, their chemistry weaving into every note and chord. It’s an attraction as unexpected as it is electric, threatening to unravel Shaye’s sense of control.
With the speakeasy’s warm lights dimmed and emotions running high, Shaye must decide whether to follow the rhythm of the familiar or take a chance on a melody she’s never dared to play.
Audra – The Prequel (Family Ties) by Delaney Diamond
Thanks to an unexpected pregnancy, they both realize that some risks are worth taking—especially when love is at stake.
Audra Connor doesn’t have time for love. A devoted single mother, she’s focused on raising her daughter and guarding her heart after a painful breakup. Everything changes when she meets a charming baseball player at a party and sparks ignite between them.
Damon “The Flash” Foster isn’t looking for love either. With fame, fortune, and adoring fans clamoring for his attention, a relationship is the last thing on his mind. Until Audra. She’s not impressed by his celebrity status, and her beauty and sense of humor throw him completely off his game. For the first time in his life, Damon is ready for a commitment.
But he makes a mistake that shatters Audra’s trust, and it seems their intense relationship must come to an end. Can Damon step up to the plate and prove he’s ready to play for keeps, or will he strike out and lose his chance for a family of his own?
The Perfect Accomplice by Parker Jones
Gianna Cooper has struggled her whole life. After a chance encounter with a man that claims to be a long-lost uncle, she has a chance to change her financial status. Finding out she was adopted was hurtful. But finding out that her birth mother came from a very wealthy family that forced her to give Gianna up, she softens a bit. Her uncle tells her that her birth mother has passed but she left behind a heritance for Gianna. There’s just one catch: Gianna must be married to receive her portion of the family fortune.
Grayson Thomas comes from a long line of entrepreneurs. Opening his sneaker store was a lifelong dream. That is until he makes a poor financial decision that leaves him in desperate need of cash flow. A proposition from Gianna seems to be the answer to his troubles. The only issue is he doesn’t want his budding feelings for her to interfere with her recent proposition.
Will Grayson be able to work with Gianna without his feelings overshadowing their business plans?
A Kalmin Holiday to Remember by Chelsea Maria
Keeping secrets wasn’t just what we did—it was who we were. Buried truths that split us apart, sins that left scars, and lies that sent souls straight to the grave.
Another season of fake smiles and broken promises. Love wasn’t pure. It never was. It was contaminated—twisted and tainted by hands that never learned how to hold without crushing.
Love was a myth—a ghost story told to keep children warm – a fairytale for the weak. Hope? Maybe. But in this family, hope was a gamble we’d already lost too many times.
Misery didn’t creep in—she kicked down the damn door, ready to lay waste to everything we thought was still standing. She claimed us—marked our souls with darkness and left fingerprints on every shattered dream. She was the air we breathed, the shadow in every corner. Our foundation was cracked, the walls already crumbling, and we were out here fighting ghosts with bare hands.
Infatuation twisted hearts, disguising revenge as romance. What looked like love was nothing but a setup, a trap wrapped in silk sheets and whispered lies. It turned killers into lovers, lovers into liars, and liars into monsters. What felt good was never safe. What looked innocent was never pure.
No mercy. No salvation. No redemption wrapped in pretty paper under the tree. Christmas was nothing but a countdown—to blood spilled, tears shed, and debts paid in full. Before the snow soaked up our sins, before the past came back with a loaded gun, we’d make sure this holiday wasn’t one we’d live to regret.
She’s An Anchor (She Can Play Book 3) by Tember Sapphire
Alexandre Pierre was an exotic dancer at my sister’s bachelorette party and my one night stand.
We had the night of our lives.
But we haven’t seen each other since.
What happens when a few years later, he shows up to the biggest competition of my life….. as my rival’s new coach?
He wants to pick up where we left off.
Our chemistry is still off the charts.
But we’re on opposing sides.
And I have a secret that will change everything.
Can we make this work? More importantly, will he even want to when he finds out the truth?
Speak: A Post Divorce Romance (Fairview Novellas Book 2) by JL Seegars
Something awful and illuminating happens when a marriage ends. All illusions fade away. Light spills into the darkest corners of the union, forcing you to face the cracks. The moments bereft of love. The nights without affection. The days spent learning to be quiet and still, expecting nothing because that’s all you’ve ever been given.
But then it’s done and you’re supposed to be free except you’re not. You’re carrying it all with you. You’re holding it close like a lover, making space for it to join you in every room, and it comes happily. An unwelcome plus one sitting in every seat beside you until someone comes along and makes it leave.
For me, that someone is Xavier Allen. Tall, dark, fine as hell and good in bed. He’s everything I should want in my next partner, the only trouble is, he’s also my divorce lawyer.
Aisle Be Yours: A Valentine’s Novella by Nina High
Claire Briscoe has her life down to a science: hard work, structure, and zero distractions. She just got promoted at her law firm, and a cross-country move is calling her name. Love? Spontaneity? They can both sit all the way down—Claire’s got goals.
But a last-minute seat mix-up on a Valentine’s red-eye throws her plans off track. Enter Deion Taylor: a fine, smooth-talking celebrity chef in a smedium shirt who somehow manages to irritate and intrigue her at the same time. With his quick comebacks, pop culture references, and sly digs at her “power bob,” Deion has Claire laughing when she least expects it—and thinking about him long after the plane lands.
Seven hours of banter, chemistry, and a few sparks were definitely not in Claire’s plan. But sometimes, the best connections happen when you’re not looking for them.
Acts of Wickedness by Wynta Tyme
They don’t make ’em like him…
At age thirty, Riot Luv is an outgoing, career driven woman who believes full figured girls make the world go around. She’s a school-based nurse, who prides herself on providing the best medical and mental support to every student she encounters, but when she clocks out, her nurse hat isn’t the only thing that comes off. Riot spends her nights setting the stage ablaze at Club Vex as a burlesque dancer, and her days trying to untangle her feelings for Principal Angles. That is, until he has to step in during her time of need.
She was more than a woman…
Thirty-six-year-old Khaleel Angles is principal at Walton Smith Elementary school. He’s known for being all about the kids but has found himself being all about their mamas too. After fighting cases surrounding his dealings with parents, and battling with sex addiction, he vows to keep his hands, and mouth, to himself. But Nurse Riot makes it exceedingly difficult to stick to his word.
They get further acquainted and love blossoms, turning “Steady Love” into the soundtrack of their budding romance. Abruptly, a case of stalking and long-term amnesia challenges their novel courtship, creating a looming sense of danger. Riot and Khaleel start to see one another in a new light as they navigate trespassers trekking into their lives. When past secrets, lust, and jealousy mingle, the road to forever seems muddled. Can Riot and Khaleel see through the chaos and fight for a new path?
Yours for the Holiday by K. Nicole
My father’s gambling got out of control. I had no idea he had gotten a loan from the devils — Kyro and Krue Francis. One evening, they paid my father an unexpected visit, wanting their money. Somehow, I ended up in the middle of my father’s mess and arranged to be at Krue’s home by midnight. If not, it would cost my father’s life…
-Jerrica Carella
When Kyro and I paid David Carella a visit about our bread, I was expecting to get the money or leave out dragging a body in a body bag. I wasn’t expecting to lay eyes on a photo of a beauty. Now, it was either bring her to me or David Carella would die.
-Krue Francis
Their End Game: A Second Chance Novella by Cherish Amore
When that old thing comes back, what do you do?
Ja’Vari has been away, but he’s back in the States for some fun. A trip to Vegas is all he has on his agenda until he runs into…
Radiance is on a much needed and long overdue trip when she sees someone from her past. Instantly, secrets are brought to the surface and have to be addressed.
In the end, will the two be able to withstand the time that’s passed, or will the damage be too much to move past?
Love Me Not by Ayla Cox
If love is war, Cassia James is the mushroom cloud.
Three years ago, Cassia “Cass” James went nuclear on a Hollywood red carpet, exposing her cheating fiancé and backstabbing best friend in front of the world. The fallout? A career in shambles, a reputation in ruins, and a yearly resurgence of memes that make February feel like a cruel joke.
Now, with a podcast feature promising her one last shot at reclaiming her image, Cass is ready to stage the performance of a lifetime at her annual Love Me Not anti-Valentine’s Day party. There’s just one problem: she needs a date to sell the charade.
Enter Malik—the tattoo artist who’s been quietly holding her together for three long years and the only person Cass trusts enough to ask for help.
But Malik isn’t just another prop in Cass’s chaotic narrative. He’s the steady presence who’s seen her at her lowest, the one who challenges her razor-sharp defenses without flinching. And as they continue to fool the world, Cass begins to realize something terrifying: Maybe it’s not so fake after all.
Cass must face the truth she’s been running from: you can’t rewrite your story until you stop hiding from it.
Love is messy. Love is hard. But love might just be worth the risk.
“Love Me Not” is a sharp, witty, and emotionally raw contemporary romance about second chances, emotional vulnerability, and the love we find when we’re not too scared to fight for it.
Heart of Redemption: A Second Chance at Love Novella by Fallynn West
Fate (verb):
Be destined to happen, turn out, or act in a particular way.
Jorian Elliott never lived a glamourous life. Between heartbreak and addicts for parents, she couldn’t catch a break from life’s blows. Things only got worse when her parents made a decision that would change her life forever.
Upon a fateful night, she ran into the man who broke her heart, Kaijiran Givens. While he believed it was fate, she wanted nothing to do with him. She quickly realized he wouldn’t give her a choice. Kaijira was persistent in repairing the pieces of her heart he’d broken. When he finally begins to piece them back together, an unexpected event causes him to lose hold.
Will Kaijira be able to repair the damage once again?
The Millionaire Boy’s Club : Killian by Natisha Raynor
No one’s life is perfect, but Henley doesn’t have many complaints. She graduated from college, landed a great paying job in Dubai, and married a man that swept her off her feet. The only thing missing from the equation is a child. Henley and Ethan are working hard to add to their family, and when Ethan suggests an unconventional method Henley is thrown for a loop. Is the proposition weird or is her man just that loyal that he would do anything to ensure she was able to have a child? Ethan’s suggestion brings back a ghost from Henley’s past and as if that doesn’t leave her conflicted enough, skeletons begin to fall out of the closet that turn her entire world upside down.
Killian is Diamond Cove’s most sought after cosmetic surgeon. He’s surpassed the financial goals he set for himself and is a proud member of the Millionaire Boy’s Club. The only things missing from his life are a wife and a child. Killian isn’t sure he’s going to get what he wants in a timely manner, but when he’s offered an unusual proposition, he instantly knows it’s not for him. Until he finds out who the proposition is attached to. Killian knows he’s playing with fire, but he just can’t help himself.
The De Santis Cartel: The Inc by K.C. Mills
Power. Blood. Loyalty.
These are the tenets that rule the De Santis family, until an arranged marriage potentially threatens all three.
Born into the most ruthless crime family in the South, Azreal De Santis is bred to lead, dominate, and rule. When a strategic marriage forces him to take Natoi Kingston as his wife, Azreal learns power is not always defined by strength, blood is not the strongest bond, and loyalty isn’t always black and white. Sometimes there are shades of gray.
Natoi Kingston is fire, rebellion, and nothing Azreal believes beneficial in his world. She challenges, tempts, and makes him question everything he thought he knew about loyalty and love.
Natoi controls Azreal simply by existing in his world. Meant to be a pawn, a necessary transaction to solidify his rule, Natoi destroys Azreal’s expectations when he realizes she provides him balance.
As the lines between power and passion blur, betrayal lurks in the shadows and families are destroyed. Power is shattered by the illusion of control, leaving Azreal with one undeniable truth, loyalty is earned not given. Natoi has to prove she deserves the De Santis name.
In a world where family means everything, love might be the most dangerous weakness of all.
The Nahtahn Cartel: The Inc. by B. Love
Gambino Nahtahn takes over the family organization with plans to take it to new heights. Before he can settle into his new position, an arranged marriage request is put at his feet. There’s no way he will approve the marriage for his ex. She’s the one who got away, and Gambino is determined to use his new position to secure a second chance.
While the oldest brother fights for love, it opens the family up for war. An unknown enemy attacks, and it’s up to the youngest brother, Gotti Nahtahn, to help pick up the pieces. What starts as damage control quickly leads to falling for a fiery supervisor… but Rue has an ex who could destroy their relationship and threaten to end their lives.
Middle brother Luciano Nahtahn is known for his mental prowess and physical power. While he struggles to accept his new role in the family, one thing is clear to him—he’s in love with his personal chef. Food isn’t the only thing cooking between them, but before they can truly savor their chemistry, Tori’s loyalty to her family threatens to put out their flames.
Samson Nahtahn named his three sons after powerful, infamous mobsters. Their fates were decided before they were born. As the three brothers navigate their roles within the Nahtahn Cartel, love, loyalty, and lust blur the lines.
Locs in Love by Lovely Winters
Genesis never imagined that a simple kindergarten field trip to the zoo would turn her world upside down. As a high-end stylist and a single mom, she’s got enough on her plate, and the last thing she needs is a flirtatious man complicating things. So when she meets Keeran, an attractive man she assumes is Layla’s dad who was also trying to flirt with her, she’s immediately put off. But when she realizes he’s actually Layla’s uncle and just there to chaperone, her embarrassment quickly turns into an apology, one she never quite gets to make.
Fate has a way of bringing people together, though. When Keeran shows up at Genesis’s salon, not as a client but as an up-and-coming barber hoping to rent a booth, their paths cross again. Genesis is reluctant to mix business with pleasure, especially when she doesn’t want to date someone who works for her. But Keeran’s quick wit and charm remind her he’s not working for her, he’s renting from her.
As their professional relationship grows, so does the undeniable attraction between them. But with two kids in the picture and the balance of work and personal life always teetering, the question remains, can they make it work, or will the stress of blending their families and careers tear them apart before it even begins?
Is there a chance for love, or is it a recipe for disaster?
The Shady One (Different Kind of Love Book 2) by MLTS Territory
The Shady One
Assata thought she had life figured out, but everything changes in a single day. As her world spirals into chaos, one impulsive mistake puts her at odds with one of her closest friends, turning trust into betrayal. Now, Assata must face the consequences of her actions—and decide who she truly wants to be.
Jax is a realtor scraping by, but he’s living life on his own terms. Things get complicated, though, when he finds himself entangled with his ex-girlfriend’s best friend. He’s having the time of his life—until a shocking revelation forces him to make a choice that could change everything.
Key Lime Pie: A Friends to Lovers Romantic Comedy by Bloss.
When Micah Greene’s boys’ trip to Miami crashes and burns spectacularly, he turns to his friend Mia Williams for a last-minute vacation rescue. What starts as a backup plan quickly becomes a wild ride of unexpected adventures where one stop at the Red Rooster pushes the boundaries of their long-standing friendship.
Key Lime Pie is a sweet friends-to-lovers romantic comedy with a happily ever after.
Six Dirty Deeds: A Girls Trip Gone Wrong by Denise Essex
One girls trip
Six friends
Six dirty deeds
Melanie is a newly retired model ready to turn up with the girls and celebrate her hard work. They’ve known each other since high school and made a pact to travel together every year.
Cameron is an exposé journalist who writes award winning pieces but is also a man of few words. They’re on the road to becoming a couple, so naturally he has reservations about her boarding a cruise headed to a foreign island with a group of uninhibited women.
The six dirty deeds:
1. Kiss a stranger
2. Tell an innocent lie
3. Prank call an ex
4. Hook up with a stranger
5. Scare the group
6. Go missing
He agrees to meet her—to be the stranger she hooks up with—only to find that one of the girls actually goes missing. Cameron must help Melanie find her friend before they are scheduled to return home.
With All My Heart by M.A. Nelson
Love can be a beautiful yet complicated journey. An artist and an event planner are attracted to each other, but just as feelings are developing, a surprise romance emerges for the artist as he begins to navigate love again after losing his wife. Can the artist and the event planner keep their connection alive when this new love interest appears? Is the event planner his true soulmate, or could this unexpected romance be the real deal?
Her Brother’s Best Friend: A Later-in-Life, Rivals-to-Lovers Romance (Sweet Haven Book 5) by Aminata Coote
She thinks he hates her. He’s spent years hiding how much he loves her.
Skye Anderson has spent years believing Tyreke Bassett hates her. After all, he’s made an art of teasing her since they were teenagers. Sure, he’s her foster brother’s best friend, but that doesn’t mean she has to like him—his smug smile, sharp wit, or how he makes her heart race when he’s near.
Ty has a secret: he’s been in love with Skye since the moment they met. But loving your best friend’s foster sister? Off-limits. Forbidden. So he hides his feelings behind jokes and jabs, convincing her (and maybe even himself) that they don’t belong together.
Until Mama Gayle steps in. Forced to team up for Cory’s Valentine’s Day birthday party, Ty and Skye are thrown into each other’s worlds—her cakes, his catering, and a plan cooked up by the one woman who knows Ty’s heart better than anyone.
The more time they spend together, the harder it is to keep the truth hidden. But when old wounds and fresh revelations collide, will Skye and Ty finally find the courage to admit they’re a match made in heaven? Or will they let their chance at love slip away?
Her Brother’s Best Friend is a Christian contemporary romance novella with strong faith themes.
Passenger Princess: An African American Romance by Lakia
I was set to marry Marlon Benoit to solidify the alliance between the Collins Cartel and the Benoit Family. Love was never part of the deal—I’ve always done what was necessary for my family. Our union would merge our families, allowing us to apply pressure across the entire state of Florida. But everything changed when a dangerously handsome, unhinged man fresh out after a twelve-year bid walked into my life and turned it upside down.
In the first installment of Passenger Princess: An African American Romance, loyalty is pushed to its limits as the characters navigate the complexities of relationships in a world where trust is both a luxury and a weapon. Bonds are broken, love battles with betrayal, and tensions are building, threatening to ignite a full-blown mafia war.
The Perfect Match: A Strangers to Lovers, Valentine’s Romance (Short Holiday Romances) by Lesanda Moore
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, the last thing on Derell Hughes’ mind is finding a date. All he wants to do is settle into his new normal after playing major league baseball for a decade. When waitress/caterer Deonka Campbell crosses his path, Derell is captivated by her delicious appetizers and undeniable beauty.
Due to his failed marriage, Derell hesitates to put himself out there again. Also, Deonka has a no-dating policy until she finishes her culinary program. Because of his fears and her boundaries, Derell wrestles with his attraction.
Will he let his ego stand in the way of finding a valentine or will he swallow his pride and pursue the woman of his dreams?
Marked Territory : Beautiful Damage Series (Book 2) by Amari Bliss
A year after a devastating breakup, Cree Daniels has found love again. Her marriage to Dre is just months away, and the blushing bride couldn’t be happier. That is until her old flame, and ex gang member, Xavier, comes back with a vengeance, sending her perfect new life crashing down around her.
X’s return to the hood brings danger and utter chaos. Not just for Cree and Dre, but anyone who gets in his way. He’s got a score to settle with the ones who put a price on his head, forcing him into hiding over the past year, and a plan to regain his crown in the streets. And as far as X is concerned, he’s also got a woman to reclaim.
Despite being determined to salvage the life she has with Dre, Cree can’t deny the hold X still has on her heart, soul… and her body. Can she resist his sexy allure this time around, or will she get caught up in the web of lust, money, and corruption that surrounds him.
Cupid’s Lust by Porsha Deun
Anjanae isn’t waiting on anyone for anything, especially a man. She is determined to live it up and have the adventures of a lifetime, no matter what. So, the forty-plus year old takes a solo trip to Samoa around Valentine’s Day.
Trying new foods, spending time on the beach, and learning about the Samoan culture makes for a wonderful trip. On her last full day there, Anjanae takes a guided hike that ups the spice level of her trip and possibly the rest of her life. Her only hesitation is that he’s more than a decade younger than her, but he is determined to have her in every way he can. Will the younger Samoan man named Sika get her to open up to him in more ways than one?
Kool-Aid Kisses: A Curvy Girl Second Chance Romance: A Curvy Girl Valentines Book 2 by Danyelle Scroggins
Lorielle
Starting over wasn’t supposed to be easy. After losing Daddy and escaping a home that felt more like a prison, I landed in Shreveport, Louisiana, with nothing but my bags and a prayer. Love? That wasn’t on my agenda—not with my heart so guarded.
Then I met Mike Preston. A soldier back in Louisiana, trying to figure out who he is without the Army. With hazel eyes that see through my walls and a smile that feels like a promise, he’s everything I didn’t think I could have. But letting him in feels like a risk—what if he leaves?
Mike isn’t the kind to run. He’s patient, steady, and determined to show me I’m worth loving. And maybe, in proving that to me, he’ll figure out he’s worth something too.
Love doesn’t come with guarantees, but now all I want to give him is some Kool-Aid Kisses.
The Warlock Hunter (The Warlock Hunter Trilogy Book 1) by Aiya Valentine and Tuesday Harper
Falling in love was never part of the mission.
Nova’s whole life has been dedicated to enforcing the regime’s strict laws against magic. When she’s given the chance to prove her loyalty, she accepts without hesitation. This mission could make or break her career. And if successful, could stomp out the growing rebellion forces within the city.
When she infiltrates the rebellion, she finds herself drawn to Caspian, the warlock she’s meant to betray. He is everything the regime warned her about, yet he’s also compassionate, fearless, and fighting for a freedom she never realized she craved.
Caught between her loyalty to the regime and her growing love for Caspian, Nova must confront the truth of her mission and decide where her heart truly lies.
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