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Check out these new Black Romance releases from July 29th-August 4th.
Cade: The Donovan Dynasty Book #6 by A.C. Arthur
No Fear. No Pause. No End.
Everything Cade Donovan did was to keep his family safe. The next steps that he must take will ensure their future. Love isn’t on his agenda, there’s too much darkness inside of him to entertain the thought. Then she came into his life, or had she always been there?
Stand her ground.
Shawna Allen has fought long and hard for the life she has now, so giving it up is not an option—not for her ex, or her controlling uncle. What happens from this point on is exactly what needs to happen to maintain her hard-won control. Except Cade Donovan isn’t a man to be tamed. But could he be the man she’s meant to love?
Here With You Forever (Evermore Series Book 2) by BriAnn Danae
After the devastating loss of her child’s father, Leerah struggles to piece her life back together. Despite her best efforts to keep her distance, she finds herself entangled in a complicated situation. Trying to resist her growing feelings for her baby father’s godbrother, Cree, Leerah grows overwhelmingly confused with mixed emotions.
He was against the rules—strictly forbidden.
But sometimes… rules were meant to be ignored. They both knew the risks and the boundaries they were crossing, yet their connection was undeniable. Cree didn’t pursue her to save her but to remind her of what she meant to him… of who she’d always been. Maybe, just maybe, Cree was the person Leerah needed all along.
Please note: Here With You Forever is book 2 in the Evermore Series and does not include a cliffhanger.
Lock You Down: A Grumpy Sunshine Romance (Jackson Brothers Book 3) by Shae Sanders
As an eternally optimistic probation officer, Azalea Davis’ sole purpose in life is to help her clients improve their lives. After leaving a bad relationship, she starts a new life in Summerville, where she has a new apartment and a brand new client list she’s eager to tackle.
On that list? Isaac Jackson, a repeat offender. He’s perpetually grumpy and lacking purpose, drive, and any hope for his future. Until he meets he meets his newest PO. His attraction is immediate, but unfortunately for him, personal relationships between a PO and her client are expressly forbidden and downright unethical.
But Isaac’s a rebel. He’s never met a rule he couldn’t break.
Warm Centers: A Friends to Lovers Romance by Mycah Edwards
From a very young age, the souls of Kreed Bronson and Rainy Bow West seemed to gravitate to one another. After their play wedding, they were sure nothing would ever tear them apart until that’s exactly what happens. Now years have passed and the memories of the friendship they once shared has faded until fate drops them in a mansion party where they once again gravitate toward one another.
All Rainy intended to do was get payback on the toxic lover who’d allowed one of his paramours to steal from her. Reconnecting with the sweet boy from her past was not on the docket, so she leaves without a trace. But after losing the most important person to her and having to relocate to a new city, she stumbles upon him again where his one mission seems to be testing the boundaries of their friendship in hopes of getting the thing he’s always wanted: her.
Can Rainy resist the gravitational pull she feels to Kreed before falling victim to his charm, or will the tether between them finally break once she reveals the secret she’s been hiding from him?
The Secrets We Escape: Once Upon a Murder Book 1 by Sherelle Green
Welcome to Black River Falls. The desolate town full of unexplained events that society chooses to forget exists. When the town’s powerful heiress goes missing, these former teammates become the main suspects. Love is a dangerous idea. Especially when hidden lies remain unspoken and your life hangs in the balance of destruction.
After serving time for the one crime he didn’t commit, restaurant owner Sinceer Crowne is thrust back into a world that views him with suspicion and contempt. Sinceer worked hard over the years to quiet the dark voices in his mind. Until his fragile peace is shattered when his ex-wife goes missing and he becomes the prime suspect. He might have always been hunted by demons, but as his past creeps in, Sinceer is thrust into a journey to confront his darkest fears and earth shattering desires.
When correctional psychiatrist Dr. Echo Hayes emerges as an unexpected beacon of hope, she is instantly drawn to Sinceer’s raw vulnerability and hidden layers. She shouldn’t want him. Yet, as they delve into the depths of his complex mind, sparks fly, igniting a forbidden passion neither can deny. But the closer she gets to uncovering his treacherous truth, the more their consuming romance threatens to reveal hers.
This passionately dark, gripping romance explores the complexities of mental health, while investigating the delicate balance between love and obsession as they embark on a quest that could save or destroy them.Read the entire series in order for the best experience:
#1 The Secrets We Escape by Sherelle Green
#2 The Secrets We Inflate by Angela Seals
#3 The Secrets We Break by Sheryl Lister
#4 The Secrets We Hate by Elle Wright
The Secrets We Inflate: Once Upon a Murder Book 2 by Angela Seals
Welcome to Black River Falls. The desolate town full of unexplained events that society chooses to forget exists. When the town’s powerful heiress goes missing, these former teammates become the main suspects. Love is a dangerous idea. Especially when hidden lies remain unspoken and your life hangs in the balance of destruction.
Detective Khalil Kane has always walked the thin line between justice and darkness, but when the alluring Willow Harris re-enters his life the moment his world turns upside down, the line shatters completely. Just as Khalil finds himself drawn into Willow’s intoxicating presence, he’s suspended from the force and might be framed for a crime that could destroy his career and his life.
While fighting her attraction, Willow discovers that Khalil was not just a fleeting moment of passion, but that he may be a key player in a dangerous game that makes her question everything. Despite the risks, their undeniable chemistry pulls her deeper into an overwhelming romance, making it impossible to untangle the web of corruption and desire. Especially in a world where loyalty is fractured and love is laced with danger.
This suspenseful romance delves into the shadows of justice and desire, where risk and reward are two sides of the same coin, and every kiss could be their last.
The Secrets We Break: Once Upon a Murder Book 3 by Sheryl Lister
Welcome to Black River Falls. The desolate town full of unexplained events that society chooses to forget exists. When the town’s powerful heiress goes missing, these former teammates become the main suspects. Love is a dangerous idea. Especially when hidden lies remain unspoken and your life hangs in the balance of destruction.
Gavin Black, the enigmatic owner of the town’s most prestigious art gallery, is no stranger to secrets. When a high-profile figure who he’s never gotten along with goes missing, Gavin finds himself under the scrutiny of law enforcement and the press. His carefully curated life begins to unravel when he’s called in for questioning, casting a shadow over his reputation and his gallery.
Enter Nadia Dubois, an ambitious reporter with a nose for scandal, a heart of steel, and a knack for exposing the truth. Assigned to interview Gavin, Nadia sinks further into Gavin’s world as she discovers an intricately layered charm that she didn’t expect. With every revelation, their connection deepens, but so do the risks. And once Nadia unearths the dark truths hidden in the art world, she’s torn between Gavin’s allure and the secrets he guards so closely.This intriguing romance examines the intersection of love and lies, where every stroke of passion unveils new revelations and where trust can be as fleeting as a stolen masterpiece.
The Secrets We Hate: Once Upon a Murder Book 4 by Elle Wright
Welcome to Black River Falls. The desolate town full of unexplained events that society chooses to forget exists. When the town’s powerful heiress goes missing, these former teammates become the main suspects. Love is a dangerous idea. Especially when hidden lies remain unspoken and your life hangs in the balance of destruction.
Once known as the nice guy, Knox Young has lost everything, turning him into a shell of the man he once was. As an environmental engineer, he’s spent most of his adult life fighting between the balance of peace and ruin. Now, he’s being questioned about the mysterious disappearance of a woman connected to his past. Amid the chaos, the one constant in his shattered world is his high school love, Harlow Pratt.
Harlow is no stranger to understanding that her unwavering support has been Knox’s saving grace in his darkest moments. As Knox’s grief intensifies, so does Harlow’s desire to protect him. But who is going to protect her? Yet, as they reignite a passionate flame that had once been dimmed by time and hardship, the past refuses to stay buried and every whisper hides a lie that could pull them apart forever.
This thrillingly grim romance reaches into the depths of love, loss, and redemption as they navigate a network of secrets and betrayals, while confronting the harrowing echoes of their past.
I Wanna Be The Reason You Smile by Nisha
Kendrix is no stranger to heartache. His ex did him dirty in the worst way, leaving him homeless and scrambling to pick up the pieces. He’s always been a good man and knows how to treat a lady, but that doesn’t matter if the woman you’re with doesn’t recognize the effort. He resolves to put his head down and focus on his future, until he comes across Kyanah.
Kyanah’s mind is reeling from her own heartbreak. Facing a court case and possible charges after a split decision, she is bitter and humiliated, and done with relationships altogether. She’s ready to accept the fact that love just isn’t in the cards for her after what she went through with her ex.
A chance encounter causes Kendrix and Kyanah to meet one another. But will Kendrix’s heartache cloud his vision? Will Kyanah’s bitterness cause her to give up on love for good? Or will these shattered souls find healing in each other?
A Storm Between Friends by Emersyn Baylee
Is it crazy to fall in love with your best friend? Possibly, but for Parker Towns it felt like breathing. What was supposed to be just another night waiting for a hurricane to pass, turns into a choice to throw caution to the wind. Is the possibility of love worth risking everything?
Quinton Moss has spent the better part of his life loving Parker more than he was able to admit. With a storm passing through and the opportunity to shelter in peace with the woman he desires in front of him; will he finally get the woman of his dreams? Or will he let the air of the unknown stop him?
Queen of His Heart: Crown & Heart Book 2 by Nikki Davenport
When dark secrets threaten the Queen he loves, betrayal is the only choice.
Why didn’t I have the good sense to walk away when I learned Khara was the Queen?
I should have said goodbye.
Stayed away.
I damn sure shouldn’t have touched her.
Now I’m in so deep I can’t imagine my world without her. Even knowing guys like me with black marks on their souls don’t get happy endings. She deserves better than the likes of me.
She’s making me yearn for things I have no right to want.
It’s a mistake to give in to the magnetic pull between us. And yet just a single taste of the sweetness that is Lytua’s Queen seals my fate.
Maybe I never had a chance.
But when dark secrets from my past threaten her life and her standing as Queen, I have to take swift action.
There’s nothing I won’t do to keep Khara safe.
So I betray the woman who’s come to mean all to me. And I would do it again in a heartbeat.
Queen of His Heart is the exciting second half of the Queen’s Desire duet. Khara and Riddick’s epic love story began with Book 1 of the Crown & Heart series, International Incident.
Check out the bonus epilogue, too! A link and QR code appear at the end of the book.
Trigger Warning: memories of cancer and childhood trauma; profanity, graphic content; mention of SA and substance abuse; kidnapping.
Nightshade: Ben’s Story (TLFS Spin-Off Series Book 2) by Aricka Alexander
Welcome to the mind of your favorite antagonist. Benjamin Boudreaux.
This is for all of the fans of The Love Flower Series who were interested in why Ben is the way that he is. For those who wanted to know why he made the decisions he made. For those who wanted to see his side of the story.
In this spin-off, you’ll get the full story of Ben’s life from the day he introduced Autumn to his family up until the point where he finally reconciles with Sydney…and all his other kids.
This isn’t a redemption story but one that shines light on what happens in one of the most affluent families in the series. How he grew up and how he was treated by his own family.
How he finally realized the damage he’d done.
Stroke Of Luck: Men Of Nirvana Book One by Phoenix Collins
An eventful night leads to Lucky needing a favor, and Carter is more than happy to oblige.
Carter Harrington doesn’t believe in love, and why should he? He’s one of Atlanta’s most eligible bachelors and co-owns Nirvana, an ultra-luxurious lounge and nightclub. He’s also President of Harrington Corporation, the country’s largest black-owned real estate development company. Tying himself down to one woman when he could access so many would be foolish. But even with his convictions, Carter knows there’s no denying his intense attraction to Lucky, a dancer at the club.
Lucky Cormier used to be what people would call a hopeless romantic, but a recent breakup has left her single for the first time… ever. While nursing her aching heart, she can’t help but still miss the affection and comfort that being in a relationship provided. Her new misfortune leaves her turning to the last person she ever expected: her billionaire boss.
After witnessing the outcome of her nasty breakup firsthand, Carter proposes an offer Lucky can’t refuse. A no-strings-attached arrangement that could benefit them both, allowing Lucky all the rewards of a relationship without the drama, and him the satisfaction of finally being able to get her out of his system. As they embark on their steamy, friends-with-benefits arrangement, it’s not just their physical connection that deepens.
Will Lucky resist the pull of their intense chemistry, or will she be swept away by the all-consuming passion they share? And what happens when Carter starts to question his own beliefs and realizes that the type of love he’s been avoiding might just be what he needed all along?
Trade Rumors by Jessica Terry
Van thought she was doing the right thing by leaving the wonderful but financially-lacking Joe for millionaire Grant, but given the fallout from her decision, she’s beginning to have second thoughts. She didn’t count on the effect it would have on her twins, on her relationship with her cousin (and Grant’s ex) Raven, or the fact that it would leave Joe hating her.
Joe is angry and bitter over giving all his heart and devotion to Van only to be left high and dry. He and Raven consoling each other might make them both feel better but it brings out the green-eyed monster in Van. And Grant can’t help but notice that his fiancée is a little too consumed with what her ex is doing.
Van and Grant aren’t exactly swimming in bliss, and it doesn’t help that Joe and Raven continue to get closer. And when Van crosses the line one too many times, she might just be left with nothing.
Her Best Friend’s Secret: A Friends-to-Lovers, Secret Identity Romance (The Firefighters of Orange Valley) by Aminata Coote
He’s loved his best friend for years, but will his secret identity prove insurmountable?
Olivia Wright believes in true love, even if her prince remains elusive. When her favorite author dedicates his latest book to the woman he loves, she’s determined to play matchmaker. Maybe then she’ll find the courage to seek her own happy ending.
Hunter McAllister has loved Olivia for years. She’s the reason he became a fantasy author, even if she doesn’t know it. His latest dedication sparks Olivia’s desire to play matchmaker for her favorite author, and she enlists his help. Now Hunter’s torn between assisting her and revealing the truth.
Will Hunter risk their bond by confessing his secret? Or will Olivia decide that risking their friendship is too great a price to pay for love?
Her Best Friend’s Secret is a Christian contemporary romance with strong faith themes.
Never Ending Melody by Qweyn of Love
Haeloh and Ajahni started off as Close Friends, becoming lovers at a young age. However, Ajahni gets himself into some trouble, leaving Haeloh to Wait For Him. Unforeseen circumstances leave Haeloh heartbroken, along with the agreement they made with each other. Ajahni claims it isn’t what it seems, but Haeloh sees it just as that and walks out of his life.
Years later, Ajahni is out and wants his girl back. The only problem is that she now has a family of her own. Knowing there is Nobody Else for him, Ajahni patiently waits while getting back on his feet. If Only she knew.
Haeloh falls in love with the lyrics of this new rapper with no face that has been assigned to the same record label as her. The revelation of the person behind the lyrics and who those lyrics are about leaves her ignoring her true feelings. Ajahni speaks from his heart about what he wants in his song. He’s getting his girl back; and he Can’t Help But Wait.
What will happen when the singer and rapper appear at the same show and their record label forces a duet from them? Will Ajahni get what he’s rapped about in his song? How can any of this come into fruition with Haeloh married to another man who she shares a child with even if She Should’ve Let Him Go…
Strange Light: Ler Mahia by Yvette Oloo
In a world divided between the tradition-bound Innercity and the technologically advanced Outercity, Agina Akongo Odero stands at a crossroads. When an advanced matchmaking app pairs her with the charismatic Otiende Okomo Oneko, sparks fly, and Agina unexpectedly finds herself on a journey of love and self-discovery. As their relationship deepens, she must confront her fears, embrace her destiny, and make choices that will shape her future.
Strange Light weaves a tantalising blend of romance and sci-fi fantasy, exploring themes of identity, cultural heritage, and the courage to embrace one’s true self. Set in a world filled with adventure, magic, and technology, the story delves into the dynamics of power and love within a context that is both familiar and fantastical. Perfect for fans of Black Speculative Fiction and those seeking a captivating love story with a twist, this novel promises to enchant and engage readers with its unique and powerful narrative.
Billionaire Cowboy: Rodeo Romance by Palmico
The Jackson family is a family built on principle; a family built on the sense of Duty. But hard times have come in for the Jackson men and they find themselves without their father, strong and filled with purpose.
Time changes Christopher Jackson’s world and he faces a new enemy: the hubris of his own success.
Not only is he forced to take the reins as the head of a family he also has to split himself between his brothers and an ailing father desperately in need of treatment.
Christopher has to take charge; he knows he has to. Will he be man enough to fill his father’s shoes, will he be man enough to keep his brothers and the family business in check.
Will he be man enough to hold on to a spiraling younger brother and the possible love of his life?
Maybe if he had the time, but time is one thing Christopher cannot spare. The clock is ticking for him.
For all of them.
Christmas With The Cartwright’s by Venus Teagan
Carrie has always had a love-hate relationship with Christmas. Last year, was a hate year. With a pending divorce, going back home was not something she was looking forward to.
Kiro never wanted to do life without Carrie, but he felt like he was put in an impossible position. A year later, getting her back was his only mission.
But what is Christmas without a little drama, love, and reconciliation?
Like Whirlwind by Feyi Aina
Tomiwa Oyinlolu is the successful CEO of Purple Chip Professional Services, the IT firm that everyone wants to work for. One day he meets an exuberant woman in the elevator of his office building and she completely mesmerises him. The thing, she shows up at their oral interview panel as one of the ten short-listed candidates from a pool of over a hundred. It is unfortunate she has a connection to the owner of their competitor, One Tech. Worse, his sister has a spy in the rival company and she won’t let him hire the young lady.
The problem is, she is a brilliant programmer, and it seems he has fallen for her.
Cheerful, high-spirited Ademide Akinseye’s dream has always been to start her career in Purple Chip Professional Services. On the side, she ushers at parties to make ends meet. The man she encounters on her way to interview attentively listens to her light-hearted chatter about her day, philosophies, and plans to join Purple Chip as a programmer. Then she arrives at the job assessment and realises she’s been blabbing to the founder and owner of Purple Chip.
Although the cards are stacked against her, she isn’t about to give up on her dreams.
Rift (The Sensual Portal Book 2) by Cheril N. Clarke
Trish thought her wild adventures in the world of “Jump” were over, but her past won’t stay buried. Navigating her early 40s, Trish juggles a successful interior decorating career while desperately trying to save her marriage. Her husband, Jamie, has discovered her secret life of time travel, and it’s tearing them apart.
As they face this new reality, Jamie can’t shake off the ghosts of Trish’s escapades. Unexpected figures from her past appear in their present, straining their bond to the breaking point. To salvage their relationship, they turn to ancient plant medicines, diving headfirst into raw emotional realms and the promise of transformation.
In this gripping dual narrative, Trish and Jamie must decide: Can they balance their hunger for adventure with the need to heal, or will the electrifying pull of the past destroy their future?
Black Angel (Queens of Diamonds) by Nina Michelle
I killed a man.
Years ago they took from me.
So I’ve been taking from them,
one by one.
But now they’ve taken from me again.
Insatiable: A Best Friends to Lovers Spicy Romance (Just a Taste Book 3) by Ayla Cox
When you go viral, what do you do?
Everything was closing in on Denny.
Her focus should have been on healing and adapting to a life away from her ex-boyfriend. What she wasn’t expecting was an explosive moment with her ex to hit the internet. All she could do was ride out the storm. Part of her (… okay, it’s the horny part) wanted to ride it out with, on top of, and underneath Hugh. But, after he shared his past life with her, she’s conflicted.
Hugh’s past and present were colliding.
All he’d ever had was work and his Grams… but, now, he had Denny. He was going to give her all of him until he couldn’t tell where his body stopped and hers started. He’d made a promise to give her everything, and it was a promise he intended to keep. But the cord tethering Hugh to his new life was beginning to fray, and the worlds that he’d worked to separate were beginning to merge.
Through the chaos, one thing seemed certain: Denise and Hugh were Insatiable.
Not Just Anyone by Naysa Reames
Kaseem Walker spent his entire life training to take over the throne of his family’s organization, even though it wasn’t what he always wanted. Going legit and removing himself from the game had been his life’s goal for years. When the opportunity to do just that presents itself, he takes it – his freedom meaning more to him than the consequences that come with that decision. He has no idea that his freedom will also give him a chance at a love he could’ve never imagined.
Saelah Moon has finally created the life she’s always wanted. One of tranquility, tucked away from the fast life with her man, that allows her to heal. Nothing could ever get her to come back to her hometown – except the only family she has left. An unfortunate diagnosis leads her to Kaseem Walker, who’s more than ready to turn her world upside down.
It’s enticing when the two meet, Kaseem immediately proving himself to be the man that Saelah Moon needs – a protector, provider, lover. Both are finally at peace with life until past decisions come back to haunt them. Can they handle everything that’s thrown at them or will the world that they’ve created crumble before them?
No Fault of Her Own by Cheryl Martin
Clarice Maxwell had it all. She was a successful forensic attorney living her best life.
That is until everything fell apart.
A bad business deal by her long time, live-in boyfriend Evan resulted in their breakup and the sale of her beloved beach house. Her life took a turn to the dark side when Evan was murdered. Soon she began receiving mysterious, demanding notes and strange phone calls. She feared she was being stalked. An unexpected wife, another death, a puzzling photo, a letter, and a key complicated her life even more.
Willing to put her career in jeopardy if need be, Clarice found herself drawn deeper and deeper into investigating whether these events were connected as she tried to find out what happened to Evan and who was stalking her. She found an alliance with her boss, Jaxson Ryan, a handsome partner at her law firm (who might or might not have a soft spot for her), and her best friend, Roxie, a private investigator. Can they find out why Evan was murdered and who did it before Clarice is the next victim?
The Bookshop Sisterhood: A Novel by Michelle Lindo-Rice
When life rewrites the story, only friendship will see them through.
After years of hard work, four best friends—Celeste, Yasmeen, Toni and Leslie—are finally on the verge of opening the bookstore of their dreams. A place where their community can find solace with an intriguing new read, a comforting beverage and book-loving friends.
But before they can cut the ribbon, their worlds are upended.
Toni receives devastating news just months before her wedding, while Celeste’s struggling marriage threatens to collapse completely. Leslie learns a shocking secret about her family, and a lotto ticket changes Yasmeen’s life—but not for the better.
As the bookstore’s grand opening fast approaches, the four women must lean on each other now more than ever to navigate their grief and uncertainty. And together, they’ll learn that sometimes, even life’s most unexpected plot twists can lead to beautiful new beginnings.
They Dream in Gold: A Novel by Mai Sennaar
When Bonnie and Mansour meet in New York in 1968—his piercing gaze in a downtown jazz club threatening to carry her away—their connection is undeniable. Both from fractured homes, with childhoods spent crossing the Atlantic, they quickly find peace with each other. And as Mansour’s soaring Senegalese melodies continue to break new ground, keeping time with the sound of revolution and taking him and Bonnie from Paris to Rio and Switzerland, it seems as though happiness might finally be around the corner for them both.
Then Mansour goes missing. His Spanish tour was only meant to last three weeks, but three months later, he and his band have not returned. In his absence, Bonnie reckons with her memories of him, and comes to understand that the hopes of so many women—her mother and grandmother; his mother, aunt, childhood friend—rest on her perseverance. Stirred by the life growing inside her, Bonnie puts a plan in action to find him.
Spanning two decades and moving through the hotbeds of the African diaspora, They Dream in Gold is an epic yet intimate exploration of the migrant hunger for belonging and a powerful, intergenerational testament to our shared humanity, for lovers of Tara Stringfellow’s Memphis and Abi Daré’s The Girl with the Louding Voice.
Caught in the Sweetest Yearning by Jade Royal
Ginger Nala has always been a gentle soul with simplistic thoughts about her future. She was ready to be mated and have a family with the man her father had chosen for her. It would have all been perfect, except she was dealt a hand that made her plans for the future crumble and threatened her life to be forever changed. She suffered through heartache after heartache, and when she was deeply betrayed, the power of the feline residing in her body began to change in a way that terrified her and threatened to turn her innocent future into something dangerous. Just when she thought she would never be able to fix herself, someone for whom she wasn’t prepared entered her life to be the answer to all her problems.
Gemini Titan had one mission in his life: to find the one true mate who would reverse the effects of his impending death. Finding Ginger took decades, but now that he had her, there was no letting go. As a high-profile prosecutor by day and the head of a mafia syndicate by night, Gemini Titan was a dangerous man, but he refused to part ways with the innocent-looking woman who held the answers to saving his life. Both Gemini and Ginger had something to give the other, but their very different lives could either blend together harmoniously or blow up disastrously, ripping them apart forever.
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