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Check out these new Black Romance releases from July 22nd-28th.
Tell Me You Love Me (Tell Me Series Book 2) by Tina Martin
I fell…now she’s mine.
I’ve never known love like this. It’s potent. Life-changing. It changed mine and now I can’t live without her.
The problem is, I don’t necessarily get along with her family – not because I don’t like them. It’s the other way around. She brushes it off, but I’m against anything and anyone who threatens my relationship. My marriage. My happiness. My obsession.
So, I pour love into her. I overwhelm her. I want her to understand that we’re us for life. That’s why I need constant reassurance that she loves me.
Tell Me You Love Me is book 2 of the Tell Me Series. Book one, Tell Me: The Prelude is the introduction. You must read that book before reading book 2.
Panther (The Next Generation Book 1) by Iris Bolling
Bound by duty, led by love….
Brooks, Thompson, Johnson, and Harrison, four of the most common names in the United States. Yet, these young men, at the beginning of their bridge to manhood, are anything but ordinary. They are also the cream of the crop of men who make up the Next Generation Series. And so, it begins…
The journey into manhood for four friends, James, Elliott, Calvin, and JC is not what one would expect. As sons of the leaders of the United States, their lives are under a microscope, surrounded by secret service. When they decide to take a journey around the world, the experience alters their lives in ways none of them expected. For James Avery Brooks Jr., he discovers a persona that leads to his code name PANTHER.
James has come to a crossroads. He is about to graduate from college and enter law school and still contemplating his career. Should he step into his father’s shoes and choose politics, or find his own passion? James would probably go the safest route. However, Panther would take the path of protecting people by any means necessary.
Princess ZsaZsa Ashro was brought to the United States for safety after she was kidnapped in her country of Emure. Yet, her love for the people of Emure has not diminished. On the contrary, her desire to improve the lives of women in her country is paramount in her mind.
The moment their eyes meet, James knows ZsaZsa is the woman for him. He was captivated by her exotic beauty, but it is her mind and dedication to her country and its people that had him captured. Whatever he must endure to have her as his own, he was willing to do, even if it meant challenging a king for her hand in marriage.
It all comes down to country, family and love.
In The Groove by Nicole Falls
Callie Underwood is on the cusp of realizing her wildest dreams when a random run-in with Dash Prescott ends up giving her more than she bargained for.
This novella is delivered via BookFunnel.
Every Pin Fall Counts (Love, Passion, and Sports Book 1) by Queen T.
Meet Efram Wixx, a thirty-seven-year-old professional wrestler. He is the oldest of three and took on the responsibility of caring for his younger siblings after the tragic death of his parents. Becoming a professional wrestler wasn’t just a choice for Efram; it was a necessity to provide stability for himself and his siblings. Wrestling was his passion and his escape, but now, five years later, he finds himself at the peak of his career, craving a connection with a woman to call his own.
Enters her – the same her who captivated him the day she brought her son to watch his match. Efram is drawn to her in a way he never expected, feeling ready to embark on a new chapter in his life. As he navigates the challenges of his demanding career and the complexities of forming a meaningful relationship, Efram discovers that love and companionship are the missing pieces he has been searching for.
Bare Fangs by Nicole Whitfield
Listen, whether you’re a lifetime reader or new to the game, you know this part gets tricky. So, in an effort to preserve the author’s mental health, she tapped me in. I won’t presume you know my family, although they have a series floating out in the world, Ryan, Gabriel, and Bailey (the Fangs series). This ain’t about them, though. This is my story of how quickly life can shift. It’s a story about what discipline has taught me. Reach one, teach one.
Do I take it too far sometimes? F*ck no—sh*t, my bad. This girl gon’ fire me before I get started. Let me hurry up before she jumps in here trying to describe the tropes used or some sh*t. Anyway, this is a Christmas story, but not what you’d expect. It’s a Black ballerina Hallmark movie x Vampires, so you know, your basic story.
I’m not sure what your tolerance for f*ck sh*t is, but mine is working at a zero, so while I might seem harsh to some, I’m all about reaching back. If I don’t teach you, how will you learn? I promise it will be a lesson you’ll never forget.
-Ezekiel Washington (But you can call me Zeke)
Priest by Grey Huffington
An extension of Rather
Nirvana: A Friends To Lovers Story by Quardeay
“A gift may not always come in the package that you wanted, but that doesn’t mean it still can’t be unwrapped.”
Welcome to Nirvana AVE.
A place where peace & happiness reside in close proximity. Where temptation meets danger, eroticism reaches its pinnacle, lust lurks around every corner and best friends make the greatest of lovers.
To Love Again by Laura T. Johnson
Siobhan Warner never thought she would be able to escape the abuse she suffered at the hands of her boyfriend. Despite the urging of her mother and best friend, she was too much in love to leave him—and was deathly afraid of the repercussions if she did. But her blind loyalty is about to be tested.
Soon Siobhan awakes in the hospital. She also awakes to Dr. Justice Edmonds. Dr. Edmonds is drawn to Siobhan the moment he sees her. There’s something about her that makes his heart skip a beat. And against his better judgement, he wants to find out more about this beautiful woman.
Can Siobhan find the courage to move on and open her heart again, or will her newfound strength cause someone to pay the ultimate price?
Serenity (Miller Family Book 4) by Rae Anderson
As if I’d summoned him, I felt him near. Not physically, but mentally and emotionally, he was there. My phone, though on silent, lit up, alerting me of a call. A smile tugged the corner of my lips, informing me of the imminent joy fermenting inside my being.
This is ridiculous.
This is senseless.
This is dangerous.
This was real.
Forever, I’d go where my nervous system thrived. Ignoring my head, my heart led. Swiping across the phone’s screen, I answered, placing the call on speaker.
“Hi.”
The way my tone softened.
The way my spine straightened.
The way I became my favorite version of myself in his presence.
I noticed.
The youngest of the Miller family, Serenity is a woman with her “ish” together. Thriving spa? Check. Successful art gallery? Check. Beautiful romantic life? Eh. Not so much. The nuances of modern dating have made love a mockery in her world. Soft, safe, and vulnerable look more like guarded, fearful, and intolerant for Serenity. They don’t make the men like they used to.
Or do they?
Divorcée and oil baron billionaire. Duke has skeletons of his past he’s clearing away in preparation for a future alone as he starts his life over. That doesn’t stop him from pursuing Serenity Miller, sister to his close friend Supreme.
This adventure-filled read features an age-gap romance and some ageist dialogue, which may be triggering to some. If age gaps aren’t your speed, consider skipping this one.Strong heroine
Billionaire alpha
Age gap trope
Ride: A Second Chance Single Mom Romance (Pierce Motors Book 3) by Chiquita Dennie
Enjoy this steamy, sports, second chance romance…..
Amena finally had her dream job as a top stylist when her world came crashing down around her. Now a single mother, she was determined to get her life back on track and be the best mom to her sweet little boy. Amena heads home for support from her family and comes face to face with her past.
Laikin worked hard on the racetrack but played even harder off it. Fame, fortune and fast women were all his for the taking. And take, he did. That was true until the day he pulled over to help a beautiful woman and her son stranded on the side of the road. Amena.
He never forgave her but he could never forget her. Now he has to decide how to keep her.
An Ill Fated Love by Nek Mills
Two college students from different backgrounds, lifestyles and upbringings believe they have only one thing in common: the love that they share. Falling for one another hard and fast, Penelope and Orion wanted nothing more than to merge their worlds and be together forever.
In a perfect world it could’ve all been so simple. But soon, they realize they have stumbled across a feud between the Grimes and Starke family that spanned over the course of two decades. When they are left to choose their families or each other, the decision is a no brainer.
Family secrets, greed, and broken promises test the strength of their love. Will Orion and Penelope end up with the fairytale they hope for? Or will this be just another ill fated love?
Remember, no one wins when the family feuds.
Cappadonna by Jahquel J.
Alaia:
After my Yaya passed away, I didn’t have anyone that cared for me. I mean, not even a month after Yaya was in the ground, he sat me down in the living room and sold me to a thirty-year-old man. I was sixteen, and my big brother, the man that was supposed to protect me sold me off like cattle on a farm.
My entire life has been to please Zayne. I’m his fourth wife, and the youngest wife. Nobody has ever protected or cared for me. I was tossed the cards that life handed and had to make do with them. That is until Cappadonna Delgato and I cross paths-again.
Cappadonna:
All it took was for me to see her one time in that visitation room to know that I needed her. Alaia, her name literally means Joy and happiness, and I didn’t see anything of the sorts in her eyes when she stared into my eyes that day. As Allah would have it, our paths were meant to cross on the outside, and they did.
I’m a protector, a provider, and a man, and I don’t think Alaia has ever had that in her life. I don’t care what I have to do or who I have to see to make her mine. She went years without knowing what protection and true love felt like, and I’m stepping up to make sure she doesn’t go another day not knowing how I feel or how I’m coming behind her. If I say she’s mine, she’s mine, and I’ve never been afraid to shed blood to prove it.
In His Shoes: Keyboard Crush by Amari Fumari
In an unexpected twist of fate, Ava, an African American single mother, now also a cleaning lady, awakens in the body of Mr. Leroy, a young delivery man with whom she shared a fleeting, passionate encounter. Caught in a gritty street fight on the rough sidewalks he calls home, Ava navigates the turbulent waters of life in a man’s world, as punches fly and a tooth comes loose, Ava’s experience is a dance between two worlds – the one she knows and the one she’s thrust into.
But Ava’s story isn’t just a battle of fists; it’s a fight for her future. Working at a luxury design company by day and moonlighting as an overworked cleaning lady by night, Ava is a portrait of determination. With her son’s education on the line and a fat bonus at stake, she navigates the labyrinth of corporate politics, mistaken identity, and near misses with janitorial staff. Amidst the chaos, she finds an unexpected ally in Andy, her new boss, a strikingly handsome Black Asian man, whose support ends up extending beyond the office walls to her family’s heart. Together, they face cultural dynamics, sabotage, and the quest for authenticity in a world where everything, including identity, is more fluid than it seems.
This romance novel is a vibrant adventure of cultural exchange, societal challenges, and the power of perspective. It’s a multicultural story with a dash of magical realism that asks readers to step into someone else’s shoes – quite literally – and view the world from an angle they never before considered. With humor, heart, and a touch of romance, it’s a journey through the very fabric that weaves us together, proving that sometimes, the best way to find yourself is by becoming someone else.
They who Surrender to Peace: A Christian Romance Story (Surrendering All Book 5) by Nikki Smith
It’s Not About Where You Start, But Where You Finish, Right?
Jayla grew up in a single-mother household. Her mom cared more about herself than she did about her own kids. However, Jayla’s big heart, nurturing spirit, and faith in her God allowed her to rise above her humble beginnings. In fact, to anyone standing on the outside looking in, it would seem as if Jayla has conquered the game of life. But everything that glitters ain’t gold, and sometimes the trappings of success are really just illusions — smokescreens hiding brokenness and disrepair. When a saved, handsome, kind, and caring blast-from-the-past unexpectedly shows back up in Jayla’s life, there’s a chance that she’ll find that surrendering to God’s peace will give her everything she ever wanted, love included!
A Latte Mayhem (Joss Miller Mysteries Book 2) by Tyora Moody
After the success of her first true crime podcast series, barista Joss Miller returns with a new season of the Cold Justice Podcast. Joss dives into the investigation of a local artist and activist, Rebecca Montgomery, who went missing three years ago.
As Joss pieces together the puzzle, someone is determined to keep the truth buried. Now six months into dating Detective Andre Baez, Joss’ determination to find the truth could jeopardize their relationship and her life.
Can’t Be Broken by Mel Dau
Whimsy Coral Taylor has been bent, twisted, and shaken, but never broken. It wasn’t like her to be broken or to allow herself to get into situations that could potentially break her. A potentially breakable situation was a serious relationship. She had secrets in life that could detour the best of men. Will the entrance of a new man in her life and body make her reconsider all that she thinks she knows?
Riker Indigo Patterson (Rip) is the epitome of a man that came from the hard knock to the good life by strength, determination, smart decisions, and connections. Love has never put him in a position to be hurt, therefore, he’ll welcome it when or if it comes. When his sight is set on a woman who has built a wall around herself to keep out love, will he have the right tools to tear it down?
It’s true that there are some things and people that can’t be broken. What happens when what can’t be broken should be broken?
Lakeside Secrets (West Investigations Book 10) by K.D. Richards
A mother murdered. A daughter’s return.
And a killer determined to keep the case cold.
Twenty years ago, trauma and injury stole Karine Eloi’s memories of her mother’s murder. Now she’s back home, teaming up with her best friend, Omar Monroe, to uncover the truth. But the townspeople refuse to spill their secrets, leaving Karine’s life in danger. Omar will risk everything to prevent the woman he’s always had feelings for from becoming the victim of another unsolved murder.
A Beauty in the Beast by Michelle Lindo-Rice
A recluse in need of affection and a television star in need of redemption…
Thirteen years ago, a tragic fire left junior prom queen Eden Tempest orphaned and scarred, inside and out. Now she’s the town recluse—isolated, mysterious and emotionally guarded…the complete opposite of Mason Powers, TV’s most famous renovator. Yet Mason is battling his own rocky past—personal and professional. Eden’s plan to renovate her ill grandmother’s home into a bed-and-breakfast is the perfect opportunity for Mason to get back to work and redeem his reputation. And Eden herself…well, their attraction is undeniable. But is their unexpected connection enough to heal both their traumatic pasts and bring their beauty into the light?
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