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Check out these new Black Romance releases from July 28th-August 3rd.
Summer’s Echo by Robbi Renee
Two former camp counselors whose hearts remained entwined reunite to face their unspoken feelings and the secret that divided them in this soul-stirring second-chance romance about finding the courage to claim whatfate had always intended, from the bestselling author of Somebody’s Husband.
One summer bound them. One secret divided them. One reunion could change everything.
As teenagers, Summer Knight and Echo Abara spent one unforgettable summer as camp counselors. Beneath sun-soaked days and starry nights, their bond deepened from easy friendship into something more—an unspoken love neither dared confess. Life pulled them in different directions, yet their souls remained tethered by time, distance, and a shared secret.
Neither has forgotten their connection—or that summer that changed everything. When a reunion brings them back together, their lives collide once more, stirring long-buried emotions and unanswered questions. Summer and Echo must confront not only their unvoiced feelings but also the burden of their shared secret—one that tore apart their friendship and made them question the very meaning of love and trust.
Will they find the courage to embrace what’s always been between them? Or will the truth they’ve guarded destroy their second chance?
Lost In Your Presence (Evermore Series Book 4) by BriAnn Danae
The unexpected always had a way of finding Orielle, and at this point in her life, she was drained. After a betrayal that fractured her heart and eroded her mental peace, she redirected her energy to what grounded her the most. As a rising, talented R&B singer with a growing fan base, there was nothing like heartbreak that made her unleash her best work. Or maybe it was the man who’d unintentionally become her muse?
Fresh out of jail and on a mission to redeem himself, Najee unknowingly became the inspiration behind Orielle’s passionately raw lyrics. Although his focus is solely on expanding his transportation service, Echelon Express, he can’t ignore the instant, emotional pull he has towards her. Orielle should’ve never been on his radar, especially not while he was in a relationship.
Things between them weren’t supposed to go deep…
But what was the point of experiencing someone if only above the surface? Orielle and Najee would never know. While leaning into everything that feels right, they confront the versions of themselves that they’ve outgrown. Was the situation deeply complicated? Yes. But it was worth trusting and choosing even after being deceived.
Please note: Lost In Your Presence is book 4 in the Evermore Series and does not include a cliffhanger.
Crazy. Sexy. Cruel (The Stones We Cast Book 2) by Chelsea Maria
She was chaos in a silk dress.
We spiraled into it…
Dancing through the smoke of our slow destruction, moving to the rhythm of the lies I told.
He wanted to save me.
Fix me.
Make me soft.
Holy.
New.
But then he took his eyes off my heart and started listening to my mistakes.
I wore my mask well…soft eyes and a soft voice.
Played the part until it was time to show him what love looks like when it cuts back.
He failed me.
He failed us.
Wasted my lipstick on the crease of tailored pants.
So I did what I do best…I ended it beautifully.
Solid by B. Love
Two best friends, one reason not to be together, and a million reasons more why they should. When the welfare of two children shift Jayla and Kayne’s platonic friendship into romantic territory, will the friends take the leap . . . or let family keep them apart?
With Kookies on Top: A FWB to Lovers Romance (Jacobs Brothers Book 3) by Bella Jay
New job.
New boundaries.
New rules.
When Kayadah Kookman finds herself in need of a job, desperation lands her working under Jonel Jacobs—her former vacation fling and the best she’s ever had. Now she’s organizing his life while he’s unraveling hers.
But there are rules.
No workplace romance.
No one can know their past.
But old flames burn the hottest,
And some rules are meant to be broken.
Friends.
Benefits.
Feelings neither planned for.
From strictly professional to secretly personal to something neither of them can deny.
Some cookies are too sweet to resist—even when they crumble under pressure.
Find out what happens when Kookie finally ends up on top.
Absolute Fulfillment by Kennedy B.
Change is inevitable, even when we’re set in our ways. Life always has a way of transforming those plans.
Rennix has spent most of his life playing game after game until he just wanted solitude. Then out of nowhere he’s blinded by siblings he never knew existed, and a woman who refuses to give him the time of day. Gentleman’s club owner by night, and human craving something else by day. He and his twin Reminisce are far from home, in a new city with new rules. A change he didn’t see coming is on the horizon, because for once he realizes that what he thought he wanted he didn’t.
Caya is healing…or at least trying to. Her goal is to give her son what she never had. However healing isn’t linear, and everything happens in its own time. The last thing she intended was to find herself craving the very man she knew would challenge her healing. Propositioned for one night, she turns him down … Only then forced to see him in a new light. One she didn’t see possible until he was lying in her bed telling her to go to sleep.
She told herself he wasn’t the kind of man she needed in her life— outspoken, rude and owned a strip club. The thing is her body had a plan of it’s own. Not only that, but the beginning of a friendship neither of them knew they needed brings forth a boatload of transition? The type of change neither of them saw coming until it was too late.
For the Lover in You by Bree Wright
Mila Cruz never imagined that her marriage would have taken the turn it did. She has to start over from scratch with her six-year old son while angry at the world. With shattered trust, she has sworn off men for the rest of her life and is only focused on providing for her son.
While working a server shift, Mila meets the sought-after real estate tycoon Tremaine Houston. Their first interaction leaves a sour taste in each other’s mouths. Tremaine doesn’t understand why a woman so beautiful could be so angry. However after learning the reason behind why Mila is so upset, Tremaine steps in to help her.
Tremaine can’t avoid his attraction for Mila. He is drawn to her and can’t help but think of ways to be one of the men in the world she doesn’t despise. He begins to break through those barriers with words and actions. He’s willing to show Mila that not all love hurts.
Perfect Rhythm: A Music Romance by A.C. Taylor
“When we’re on stage, I’m your boss. But when the show is over, I’m the man who wants you, and I’ll keep applying pressure until I have you.” –Shade
As a dancer, Nyx has always followed her own rules. No distractions, no drama, and absolutely no mixing business with pleasure. Touring with Shade, one of the biggest names in R&B, was supposed to be about her career. But one viral lap dance later, and the world isn’t just talking about her moves…they’re talking about them. About the chemistry her and Shade can’t seem to hide and the connection she swore she’d never let happen.
Shade has had his pick of women, and none of them have ever been able to get their hooks into him. But somehow, without even trying, Nyx has slipped into his world and danced right into his heart…a heart he didn’t even know existed. Now, he’s determined to have what’s his, and if that means taking Nyx from the man who doesn’t deserve her…that’s exactly what he plans to do.
Tempted to Love You by Riley Baxter
Latia Revish thought all her life equated to was chasing stories to obtain justice for the families suffering in silence around the city. What she didn’t expect was to find herself held at gunpoint with her life flashing before her eyes. Maybe she shouldn’t have agreed to do her co-worker’s bidding. Under the darkness of night, she’s staring into the dark eyes of the devil until he speaks up. Will his interruption lead to her escaping death?
Rakai Crawford is no stranger to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Having spent many days and nights in the seediest neighborhoods, he’s not shocked by what happens. Until a presence strong enough to draw his attention forces him to intervene in a situation most would turn a blind eye to. Experience and his keen senses drive him to respond to the magnetic tugging of his aching heart. Walking away is futile when her spirit cries out to his soul without her uttering a single word.
Tempted to Love You, is an insta-love, love at first sight love story that will leave you with dreams of finding love without drama and endless feel-good moments.
Bound to the broken: curvy girl paranormal romance by Melody Lynch
This isn’t just heat. It’s prophecy. And it might kill them all.
Autumn is thirty with no mate and a past full of human men who only wanted to break the wolf in her.
Even the matchmaking witch gave up on her.
But everything changes the night of the Moon Festival.
Two rogue wolves find her and the moment one touches her, her body snaps into heat.
Autumn wants to give in.
But her mates back away like she’s poison, claiming it’s for her safety.
Their rejection breaks something in her.
But what she doesn’t know is that giving in could kill her.
If they resist, she might unlock something ancient a clarity, a truth most wolves will never touch.
That is, if the memories and the heat don’t burn her alive first.
Note: This is not your usual Omegaverse.
It contains adult themes, emotional intensity, and dark elements.
Please refer to the copyright page for a full list of content warnings and triggers.
Blessed by Love (The Power of Love Book 2) by Aminata Coote
She fled her kingdom carrying a secret. He was hired to protect her, but found something much deeper.
Leilah Iqbal was born into privilege and wrapped in royal expectations, but none of that protected her from betrayal. When a former stepbrother shatters her world, she escapes Jazirat Aljana, hiding her brokenness in the quiet town of Idlewood. Working at the Hummingbird Diner under the gruff but kind Millie, Leilah rebuilds her life, even as fear clings to her every move.
Quincy Jordan is a private investigator with a steady hand and an unwavering faith. Secretly hired by Leilah’s father, Quincy is supposed to keep his distance. But the more he watches over her, the more he sees the woman behind the walls—strong, scared, and searching for something real. As he gently chips away at her defenses, Quincy becomes the one thing she never expected to find: home.
But secrets don’t stay buried forever. And when Leilah’s past threatens the fragile hope she’s found, she’ll have to decide: will fear write the next chapter of her life, or will faith?
Inspired by the biblical story of Tamar, this redemptive Christian romance explores the healing power of love, the courage to start over, and the beauty of finding family in the unlikeliest of places.
Content Warning:
This story addresses sexual assault and emotional trauma. Though not graphically described, the scenes may be painful for some readers. Through it all, Leilah’s journey points toward resilience, healing, and God’s presence, even in silence.
His Dirty Little Secret by Linette King
Everyone has secrets, some are just deeper and darker than others. Those are the one ones you keep for the rest of your days, but finding out this secret.. his dirty little secret may just send you to an early grave.
Falling for the Grumpy Dad: Sweet Romantic Comedy by Marie Hobbs
Working with her biggest critic to save her career-defining program. What could possibly go wrong?
All psychologist Dr. Mikaela Langston wanted was to pick up her to-go order, enjoy dinner with her bestie, and prepare for the launch of her new program. Being insulted by a grump who thought she was his blind date was not on the menu. At least she’ll never see him again.
Until she does.
Darnell Bradford’s gifted son is in a prestigious new program at the local university. Which is great. Except that it’s run by the woman he unloaded on at a restaurant, and she focuses on emotional and social development instead of hardcore academics.
Ridiculous!
An unfortunate turn of events forces Mikaela and Darnell into an unlikely partnership to save the program.
Can they achieve their goal without killing each other…or falling in love?
If you love sweet romantic comedies with quick wit, reluctant allies, and slow-burn chemistry, Falling for the Grumpy Dad is the book for you.
The Neighbor: A Psychological Thriller (The Red Series) by Tanisha Stewart
Sometimes the friendliest smiles can hold the deadliest secrets…The Neighbor is a pulse pounding psychological thriller by the bestselling author of Everybody Ain’t Your Friend and The Quiet Ones series.
At just 24, Trey is ahead of the game. He’s the first in his crew to buy his own home, leaving behind his mother’s house and stepping into independence. To celebrate, he’s hosting a housewarming party—a chance to show off his new place, reconnect with friends, and mark the beginning of his fresh start.
But life in his new neighborhood isn’t as perfect as it seems.
Enter Mrs. Pearl—a charming, elegant woman with a magnetic personality and a smile that hides more than it reveals. At 64, she’s the kind of neighbor who knows everyone’s business and doesn’t hesitate to get involved. From the moment Trey moves in, Mrs. Pearl’s warmth and attention seem harmless—at first. But as she begins showing up unannounced, offering unsolicited advice, and asking questions that cut too deep, Trey starts to feel uneasy.
What begins as neighborly kindness takes a darker turn when Mrs. Pearl’s interest in Trey becomes more personal—and obsessive. As her seemingly innocent gestures escalate into something far more sinister, Trey finds himself trapped in a web of charm, manipulation, and secrets that threaten to unravel his new life.
In this gripping tale of suspense and psychological tension, Trey must navigate the fine line between neighborly kindness and dangerous obsession… before it’s too late.
A pulse-pounding drama full of twists and turns. This series is fast-paced, straight to the point, and packs a powerful punch that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
The Red Series is composed of self-contained stories – they can be read in any order.
Rags II Riches: A Polyamorous BBW Story by C.K. Tarver
Macy Alexander was content with being depressed, homeless, and overweight after she lost everything due to an unexpected tragedy. She endured long nights sleeping on the harsh streets of Detroit until she encountered Moriah Graham, who presented her with an opportunity that could potentially transform her life.
Moriah Graham finally put her troubled past behind her. She was at a place in life where she had everything she needed, including a loving husband, Lucas, and a career helping people in need. In the spirit of giving, Moriah convinces Lucas to house a known homeless woman for the weekend in exchange for a future threesome.
Everything is going well until Macy decides she wants to be a permanent resident of the Grahams’ household as the sister wife. Unable to deal with the competition, Moriah is determined to get rid of Macy but is sidetracked when she finds out their troubled pasts are connected. Will the unexpected chain of events put Macy in a position to move forward and finally get her life back on track? Or will it send her spiraling out of control when she finds out her angel in disguise is not an angel at all?
Give Me Life (The Edge of Us Series Book 1) by Brea Bell
Kimberly Harris is no stranger to pressure. As one of the youngest rising attorneys at Manhattan’s most elite all-women law firm, she knows how to command a room, win a case, and silence her feelings—especially the ones that make her vulnerable.
But when her past collides with her present in the form of Jahari Jones, a man wrapped in mystery, and Aiden Lowe, the best friend who’s always been more than that, Kimberly finds herself caught between the comfort of safety and the chaos of passion. Aiden knows her soul. Jah tempts her shadows. And neither is easy to walk away from.
As secrets unravel and stakes rise—inside the courtroom and out—Kimberly must navigate more than just career choices. She’ll have to face heartbreak, betrayal, and the undeniable pull between two men who want all of her… while she’s still figuring out who she wants to be.
Give Me Life is a raw and powerful love story about choosing truth, embracing vulnerability, and daring to want it all—even when the world tells you not to.
Be Mine Asante (The Seriti Hearts Book 2) by Bella R.M
Under the vibrant lights of a bustling university, where friendships blossom and heartbreaks intertwine, nineteen-year-old Asante stands at a critical crossroads. She’s navigating the trials of first-year life while grappling with a shocking secret, a suspected pregnancy that casts a long shadow from her past. In the middle of this turmoil, she meets Remy Seriti, charming, grounded, and offering a lifeline just when she needs it most.
As they weather the highs and lows of campus life, the invisible thread between them only tightens, woven through stolen glances, shared laughter, and quiet moments of understanding. But with every heartbeat pulling them closer, fear lingers. Losing Remy, her closest companion, her chosen family, feels unthinkable. Can their connection survive unspoken feelings and the weight of old wounds?
Asante rises as a bold event planner while Remy carves out his place in the family winery, yet their paths keep circling back to each other. With dreams unfolding and past pain still healing, they must decide: is friendship enough or is love worth the risk?
Waiting For You & I by Queen Rae
When powerhouse divorce attorney Kenya Monroe is asked what she wants in a man, she doesn’t hesitate to answer: he must be educated—a Master’s degree at the bare minimum—successful, handsome, tall, wealthy, well-traveled, cultured, fit, charming, and absolutely child-free. No exceptions because in her world, men with kids bring nothing but baggage.
Then she meets Devon West … and there was an instant swoon that she tried to resist.
He was everything she detested. A single father with a complicated past and street-smart charm, Devon, is the exact opposite of everything on Kenya’s checklist. An ex-hustler who clawed his way out of the trenches to make a better life for his son. Devon doesn’t have the pedigree—but he’s got heart, charisma, hustle, a substantial bank account, and undeniable swagger.
Against her better judgment, Kenya finds herself falling for the man who stirs her soul, challenges her beliefs and pushes past her strategically built walls.
Love is many things, but simple is one thing it isn’t.
As Kenya struggles between the stronghold of the life she envisioned and the love she never expected, Devon contends with navigating a world he was never meant to fit into. Can he handle her high-class world? And can she accept a love story that doesn’t come wrapped in the perfect package she feels she deserves?
With secrets, lies, and betrayal threatening to tear them apart, Kenya and Devon will have to decide if love is enough—or if their differences are too deep to overcome.
That’s What Friends Are For by Dashia Renee Williams
When Gabrielle’s semi-unexpected breakup threatens to ruin her plans for a special vacation, there’s only one thing left to do….
Ask your best friend’s brother to pretend to be your boyfriend for the next two weeks.
What could go wrong?
…..Or right?
Permanent Fantasy (Billionaire Behaviour Book 2) by Neenah Nakitah
When fighting each other turns into fighting temptation. A seductive game of cat and mouse. And the fantasy is just too thrilling to resist.
India
Reuben James has been the bane of my existence ever since I met him.
It’s not just that he’s careless, arrogant and selfish. He’s also my brother’s literal enemy.
And when a road trip with him becomes my only option, I expect it to be painful, awkward and tense.
Exhilarating. Addictive. Freeing.
That’s what it ends up being.
That’s what he ends up being.
Somehow with Reuben, I’m finally able to be the India I’ve had to suppress for a long time.
And it becomes harder to stay away when we indulge in our desires so perfectly together.
But when the trip is over and reality comes calling, can I merge the two lives together?
Reuben
I wanted a road trip with myself. Somehow, I get stuck having to take India Grey with me.
She hates me just as much as her brother does.
He’s the only enemy I have.
I don’t want anything to do with her or her family.
Until I do.
Because somehow India becomes a necessity for me.
Being with her heals parts of me I didn’t even know were broken.
She unlocks fantasies within me I didn’t even know I had.
And suddenly my every waking breath is spent craving more with her.
I can’t get enough.
But is more even possible when her whole family hates me?
Permanent Fantasy is a full-length enemies to lovers, billionaire steamy romance with a HEA. Please check out the content warnings before you read.
The Heart Of A Real Woman: Marilyn & Moses by Talena Tillman
Who wants that perfect love story anyway?
Marilyn and Moses have been locked in for years. Ride or die, Bonnie and Clyde type love. But when loyalty is tested and paradise starts to crack, the fairytale they built threatens to collapse. How far will love go when trust is on the line?
Welcome to Melrose, where Talena Tillman takes you on an emotional journey through the highs and heartbreaks of a marriage in distress.
Blake University HBCU Chronicles: Nuri & Silas by Aja Cornish
Nuri Sinclair is the type of woman you root for. She’s resilient, radiant, and ready to rewrite her story on her own terms. From the campus of Blake University to the heart of a love she never saw coming, Nuri finds herself navigating womanhood, legacy, and the kind of growth that can only be earned through fire. While healing don’t always come easy, being whole ain’t always complicated.
Surrounded by love that feels like home and secrets that threaten her peace, Nuri is tested in ways that force her to let go of her past, embrace her power, and walk boldly into her future. When Professor Silas Sullivan enters her world with eyes that see her soul before her smile, everything changes. This isn’t just a love story. It’s a soft reckoning. Quiet rising, and a journey back to self, wrapped in silk and laced with scars.
This ain’t your average happily ever after. It’s love on fire. Life, unedited.
Blake University HBCU Chronicles: Kinsley and Kashton by Myesha Smith
I was going to make this all politically correct but no, this is not that. This is about two people in the same world but on different sides.
We have Kinsley McCall, she’s like the baby of her family. So you have to know that they are stepping behind her and rightfully so. Ms. Kinsley or Kenny pooh as her father calls her is doing everything within her power to make something out of herself.
Good Grades ✅
Head on her Shoulders ✅
Great Attitude ✅
And she does it all with grace and without thinking she’s bigger than the program.
Then… on the side, is none other than Mr. Kashton Demoney Banks. Yep, Demoney is his middle name and it fits him well- his father name is Rich and his sister’s name is Kurrency- yeah he’s right on brand.
Kash is trying… at first he tried doing it the quick way, but after being forced to sit down for two years he is ready to tap into his pure talents and make a way out for himself and the ones he love.
Kash and Kinsley has that puppy love. The one that’s real cute, and people say stuff like, “they gon’ be together forever, they gon’ get married”… yea that’s what they think, but what they don’t know is that Ms. Kinsley wasn’t raised by no fools. Simone and Smoke brought her up on love but with conditions and one being making sure he loves her more than she loves him and that he is willing to give as well as take.
In this season of their life, Kinsley is a new student at Blake University and Kash will he’s gonna Kash.
But what will happen? Will Kash rise to the occasion or will Kinsley make her next move her best move?
Blake University HBCU Chronicles: Margaux and Chawnsee by Aisha Bushra
Margaux LaRoche and Chawnsee Ambrose arrive at Blake University carrying the weight of their legacies, and the scars of their pasts. Margaux, the daughter of NBA legend Marcel LaRoche Sr., is poised for greatness until tragedy strikes, ending her basketball dreams before they truly begin. Chawnsee, the rebellious son of Cove City’s police commissioner, once walked away from his own promising future. Now, years later, he has the opportunity to attend college through Blake’s second-chance program, while trying to outrun the dark path he chose.
When their worlds collide, sparks fly, but so do secrets, pain, and unresolved tensions. Margaux is searching for purpose. Chawnsee is fighting for redemption. And as they both face the ghosts of their pasts, they must decide: will they heal together, or fall apart trying?
Blake University: HBCU Chronicles (Chasity & Ace) by Reece J.
Meet Chasity, a known fine and fly young woman from Cove City, Georgia, holdin’ it down at Blake University. By day, she’s a dedicated student; by night, she’s a high-earning performer at Bottoms Up, a local strip club. With her sights set on stacking her chips and securing her bag, Chasity’s focus is on earning her degree and pursuing her realtor’s license. Romance isn’t on her radar – until she meets Ace, a charismatic and confident local entrepreneur who unexpectedly captures her heart. As Chasity finds herself drawn to Ace’s raw charm, she must confront her own insecurities and the blurred lines between love and loyalty. Will their differences tear them apart, or will they make it work and keep it real?
Blake University: HBCU Series-Lyrie and Bleu by Tabitha Rochelle
In the prestigious Black community of Cove City, Georgia, two Blake University alumni are about to be honored at their university’s Heritage Ball—but past events and a looming current threat have the potential to taint the upcoming celebration and destroy everything their families built.
Lyrie Jacobs-Stallings was once a platinum-selling R&B artist with three albums, international tours, and Grammy nominations. Now 40, married to her college sweetheart and running “Lyrie’s Everything” café, she would say she has a wonderful life. So, when she learns she’s being honored at her alma mater and Rhythm & Blues Magazine wants to feature her story, her current quiet and happy life may be headed for chaos—again.
Bleu Stallings, CEO of the multi-billion-dollar Stallings Real Estate empire, never stopped loving the woman who disappeared from his life after college. Forced to move on without her, he focused on building the family empire. When fate aligned and Lyrie came back into his life—along with trials and tribulations—he wasted no time strategizing to fix the problems and reclaim her. Now he too has learned he is being honored at the Heritage Ball alongside his wife. What should be a time of celebration is riddled with strife: his wife’s concern about past mistakes and their impact on her reputation, and anonymous letters threatening to expose a deadly family secret.
Set against the backdrop of Blake University’s prestigious HBCU legacy and Cove City’s affluent Black community, this dual-timeline romance explores how love endures through trials and tribulations, proving that some storms only make love stronger.
Blake University: HBCU Chronicles: Linc & Moni by T.C. Johnson
What happens when opposites attract?
Lincoln ‘Linc’ Hayes Jr. and Simone ‘Moni’ Evans were raised by their fathers after the death of their mothers. That was where the similarities ended.
Linc came from a wealthy family in Staten Island, New York. He never experienced a financial struggle, but he was very familiar with emotional struggles. His relationship with his father, Senior, was doomed from the start. The death of his mother broke their already fragile foundation.
Meanwhile, Moni lived in a one-bedroom apartment with her father in North Philadelphia. What they lacked in finances, they made up for in love. Derrick Evans has worked tirelessly to provide for his daughter. After the death of his wife, his only goal was to make all of her dreams come true.
Linc and Moni meet at Blake University on move-in day. Their first encounter proved to be less than impressive. It was clear they had very different goals. Moni promptly labeled Linc off-limits. But at nineteen, do you ever listen to that tiny voice?
NEVER.
Prominence (Twenty-Two Series Book 3) by Lisette Janelle
They say never to mix business and pleasure…
Raya and Joshua are on ice after concerns surface that his personal interest in her could compromise her safety, and it didn’t help when she didn’t respect his position. So when mysterious letters arrive from her stalker, he plans to make sure there’s no doubt about his professionalism, even if it ruins his chance with the woman he loves.
But the handsome Doctor Miguel Sterling arrives to collaborate on medical research, and he has no qualms about expressing affection for those he works with, and his eyes are all over Raya. Lux is head over heels for Aurora, who can’t yet match his depth of emotion. And Dorian courts Tamiko, who is working closely on the investigation.
Distractions abound, and one slip-up could cost Raya her life.
Prominence is the third book in the Twenty-Two romance series, an emotional story of determination, unconditional love, and forgiveness.
Envy (The Sinful Virtues) by Cassiopeia Moore
Naima Virtue, the oldest of eight daughters, has things she wants in life. That’s pretty normal, she assumes. Every person alive has at least one thing that they want. But of all of the things that Naima wanted, there was one she was sure that she would always have.
Her best friend, Ridha.
That is, until he tells her that he wants to settle down with someone and suddenly she’s having to contend with emotions and thoughts she’s never had before. Ridha has no idea the things he inspired. And honestly, neither does she.
Belong by Celeste M. Thompson
“…I can’t have casual sex with you.”
I laughed, feigning offense as I touched my chest.
“Oh-ho, so it’s personal! What, you don’t like me?”
He exhaled, frowning.
“I don’t trust you. You’re impulsive. Controlling… messy. I don’t need that in my life right now.”
“You’re wrong.”
“About what? You?”
“Yes, and about you, too.”
I put a hand to the side of his face, caressing his beard.
“I’m not impulsive. I am extremely self-aware. And I’m not controlling; I’m dominant. I knew what I was gonna do with you fifteen minutes after you walked into my shop. And I knew that you would let me.
Because contrary to what you may think in your logical ass brain, deep down you know… you feel how badly you want a little mess in your life.”
I brought my face closer to his, swiping the tip of my tongue across his bottom lip.
“Admit it.”
“Bri—”
I squeezed his beard and he winced.
“I said admit it.”
“Yess,” he hissed, eyes dark with hate and hunger. “Deep down, I want this. But I am logical. There’s no way in hell I’d let myself do what you’re asking.”
I smiled, shifting to straddle his lap, taking his face in both hands.
“Lucky for you, you’re not in control. And I’m not asking.”
His breathing picked up. I touched my forehead to his.
“Elijah. You’re mine now. Say it.”
“Bri—”
I smacked him, then grabbed his chin, forcing his eyes to mine.
“Say it,” I whispered.
He blinked at me, breathless.
“I’m yours…”
He’s The One: I am Definitely The One (Christian Romance Series Book 12) by Sherylynne L. Rochester-Dix
What if the woman who gave everything for love… finally realized she was never meant to settle for scraps?
Claudia walked away from a fifteen-year relationship with nothing but her broken heart and the resolve to never lose herself again. Now she’s thriving: building her business, owning her voice, and learning to live on her own terms.
But when a high-stakes opportunity takes her to Iceland, she doesn’t expect everything to come together like it did.
She didn’t come here looking for love. But love has a way of showing up when you’re finally ready to stop running.
Just as things begin to thaw between them, a woman from Mathew’s past returns with secrets, threats, and a single mission: destroy everything Claudia is rebuilding.
Now Claudia must decide… will she protect the fortress she’s built around her heart? Or will she risk everything for a man who might be the one… if she’s brave enough to believe she’s worthy?
Set against the raw beauty of Iceland, He’s The One is a slow-burn Christian romance about healing, identity, and the kind of love that doesn’t complete you but sees you as already whole.
This isn’t just a love story. It’s a revolution for every woman who thought she was too much… or not enough.
Love From The Akashic Library by Asar
In the mystical realm of the Akashic Library, Amun holds the to the past, present, and future. But even with all this, he remains blind to his own heart’s desire.
Enter Quintessa Edwards, a woman scarred by her own past, finds solace in the love of her son. When their paths cross, will they be able to mend each other’s broken pieces, or will their unresolved pain tear them apart?
Join Amun and Quintessa on a journey of love, healing, and the power of second chances in a world waiting for destiny to be rewritten.
Can You Handle It by Des’ Amor
Brielle “Bree” Lawson swore she’d never let Jasai “Sai” Monroe play her again. The last time she caught feelings, he blindsided her, and she walked away vowing never to look back.
But now? She’s not here for love. She’s here for control.
When life backs her into a financial corner, Bree makes him an offer this time:
No strings.
No love.
Just one arrangement on her terms—pleasure, payment, and boundaries.
Sai agrees… but old sparks don’t play fair.
What starts off as business quickly blurs into something deeper, and Bree has to ask herself: is she running the game… or falling for it?
The rules are set.
Now the only question is… can you handle it?
Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes: A Mystery (Savvy Summers Mysteries Book 1) by Sandra Jackson-Opoku
When Savvy Summers first opened Essie’s soul food café, she never expected her customer-favorite sweet potato pie to become the center of a murder investigation. But when Grandy Jaspers, the 75-year-old neighborhood womanizer, drops dead at table two, she suddenly has more to worry about than just maintaining Essie’s reputation for the finest soul food in the Chicagoland area.
Even as the police deem Grandy’s death an accident, Savvy quickly finds herself—and her beloved café—in the middle of an entire city’s worth of bad press. Desperate to clear her name and keep her business afloat, Savvy and her snooping assistant manager, Penny Lopés, take it upon themselves to find who really killed Grandy.
But with a slimy investor harassing her to sell her name and business, customers avoiding her sweet potato pie like the plague, and her police sergeant ex-husband suddenly back in the picture, will Savvy be able to clear the café’s name and solve Grandy’s murder before it all falls apart?
After all, while Savvy always said her sweet potato pie was to die for, she never meant literally.
Quiet as Kept by Tracy Gray
The saying goes, “Favor ain’t fair.”
Well, as far as Xarielle Simpson is concerned, the lack of favor ain’t all that fair, either. Xarielle’s always been a dreamer. Even as a little girl, she spent her free-time daydreaming about a life that was much different than the one she was living. She dreamt of a life where mothers stuck around, families were loving, and opportunities to better your situation with dedication and hard work were actually realistic.
In her real life… her mother left, her family is toxic, and her job, though she loves it, has her on the fast-track to nowhere. When her best friend tells her about the opportunity to work as a nanny for a wealthy acquaintance in the oceanside town of Jackson Island, Xarielle can’t help but dream about the opportunities.
Kept Boudreaux is a wealthy entrepreneur and the single father of two little girls. He never planned to be a single-father, but that’s what happens when you’re attracted to what’s familiar. He chose a mother for his children who was exactly like his own mother—a woman who felt stifled and choked by the demands of motherhood.
When his precarious childcare situation falls apart, his back is against the wall. His cousin might have a solution. Her best friend is looking to make a change. She might be perfect for the position. Against the backdrop of the beauty and tranquility of Jackson Island, will two people searching for something… different, start to see it in each other?
August Lane by Regina Black
Every Thursday night, former country music heartthrob Luke Randall has to sing “Another Love Song.” God, he hates that song. But performing his lone hit at an interstate motel lounge is the only regular money he still has. Following another lackluster performance at the rock bottom of his career, Luke receives the opportunity of his dreams, opening for his childhood idol—90’s era Black country music star, JoJo Lane, who’s being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. But the concert is in Arcadia, Arkansas, the small hometown he swore he’d never see again. Going back means facing a painful past of abuse and neglect. It also means facing JoJo’s daughter, August Lane—the woman who wrote the lyrics he’s always claimed as his own.
August also hates that song. But she hates Luke Randall even more. When he shows up ten years too late to apologize for his betrayal, she isn’t interested in making amends. Instead, she threatens to expose his lies unless he co-writes a new song with her and performs it at the concert, something she hopes will launch her out of her mother’s shadow and into a songwriting career of her own. Desperate to keep his secret, Luke agrees to put on the rogue performance, despite the risk of losing his shot at a new record deal.
When Luke’s guitar reunites with August’s soulful alto, neither can deny that the passionate bond they formed as teenagers is still there. As the concert nears, August will have to choose between an overdue public reckoning with the boy who betrayed her, or trusting the man he’s become to write a different love song.
A Risk Worth Taking: A Best Friends to Lovers Romance—Dive into this Summer Beach Read (The Friendship Chronicles Book 6) by Darby Baham
Her Best Friend…
…Her Secret Crush
After years of failed romances, Giselle Lewis has decided to play it safe. She’s given up on getting swept off her feet or falling head over heels. These days, she’d much rather keep her feet on the ground as she tiptoes cautiously into love with someone sensible. Someone reliable and predictable. Someone who definitely isn’t Brandon Clark, her friend and secret crush. Taking a chance on something more with Brandon could end in disaster, ruining their friendship. On the other hand…turning her back on all they could have together might be the biggest risk of all.
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Thank you for including me! Happy reading everyone