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Check out these new Black Romance releases from May 5th-11th.
Until the Ink Dries by Kimberly Brown and Iesha Bree
In the world of tattoos, once the ink dries, there’s no going back.
Returning to her hometown for a class reunion was supposed to be a brief escape for Willow. A chance to breathe between the cracks of her carefully constructed life and the relationship she left hanging in limbo.
Benjamin Davis knows permanence. It’s in every line he draws at his tattoo studio and in the promises he keeps to his daughter. His life is structured, stable, and predictably imperfect.
When they cross paths at a local bar, neither expects the immediate pull between them—or the impossible choice it presents. Some marks fade with time, while others become part of who you are. The question is: which kind will they leave on each other?
The Prettiest Outlaw by Tracy Gray
Julianna Outlaw is the youngest Outlaw sister. And up until she lost her father three years earlier, she was also the one who most lived up to the Outlaw name. She’s different now, though. The things that used to make her feel alive, now make her feel… dissatisfaction. Watching her sisters thrive in their lives as wives and mothers reminds her of how alone in the world she is. When she starts spending time with her brother-in-law, she can’t help but notice that he makes her feel less alone.
Domenico “Nico” Hill hasn’t dated seriously since he lost the love of his life at a young age. Having experienced the death of a loved one, he knows what grief does. He knows how it can change a person. He doesn’t like the fact that he doesn’t recognize this new version of his sister-in-law. The Julianna he knew was vibrant, feisty, and a little bit wild. While she might be a little sadder, a little more introspective, and a little more introverted—she’s no less beautiful, funny, or captivating.
When Nico and Julianna get together, sparks fly. Will the fire they create burn hot enough to propel them past friendship and into something more serious?
This Side of Beautiful by Tiye
Janae Warner had it all — platinum records, sold-out arenas, and a life in the spotlight. But the same fire that fueled her rise burned everything down. Branded as unstable and unredeemable, she disappeared from the world she once ruled. Now, after years away, Janae is stepping back into the industry she left behind, determined to reclaim her voice and prove she’s more than the headlines.
Returning to Houston, the city that built her and broke her, Janae faces more than the pressures of a comeback. The emotional storms she’s battled for years still churn within, and while her drive to succeed is unwavering, the world is watching, waiting to see if she will rise again or fall harder than before.
Landon Hayes, a quiet, brilliant guitarist, moves through life with a rhythm and focus that sets him apart. His calm, structured world feels like a contradiction to Janae’s relentless highs and lows, yet their connection feels unexpectedly natural. He is a steady presence that both unsettles and intrigues her in ways she never imagined.
As their bond deepens, Landon’s unwavering presence forces Janae to confront the vulnerability she’s worked so hard to bury. Trusting someone who sees through the walls she’s built may be her greatest risk, but it could also be her path to a second chance she thought she’d never deserve.
Father of the Bride by Shae Sanders
Five days. Two exes. One fake boyfriend. And the first love she never quite got over.
Sunny Dixon came to the beachfront villa to play her part—proud mother of the groom and stand-in for the bride’s late mother. All she has to do is smile, keep the peace, and make sure her son doesn’t run before the vows are said.
It all seems easy enough…until she locks eyes with the host.
Dr. Mark Bennett. Wealthy plastic surgeon. Father of the bride. Owner of the villa. And the man whose heart she broke all those years ago.
To make matters worse, Sunny’s ex-husband is still sniffing around, and she’s secretly been letting him. To save face while he flaunts his new fiancee, Sunny brought a fake date whose only job is to look good and make her ex squirm.
It works. A little too well. On the wrong ex.
Because Dr. Mark is barely holding it together, juggling the wedding, his latent grief, a threat to his business, and Sunny’s undeniable pull. If anybody found out what they were sneaking off to do during the festivities, it would be disastrous.
Secrets fester. Old grudges flare. Old flames reignite. By the time it all comes to a head, the wedding won’t be the only thing at risk.
Love Schemes by Morgan Rose
For Calissi Rhodes, money was always the motive, especially when it came to men. And she never had a problem following the one rule she had in life: Only love the money. Well, that was until Torin Stone appeared.
Now, she’s caught up in the middle of a scheme that isn’t a part of the plan.
Torin was a lover of many things: his family, friends, and his money. The only love that was missing was hers.
The only problem is people aren’t always who they pretend to be and soon secrets and lies are exposed.
Sweet Control (Sugared and Spiced Book 4) by Lady Marie
The key to having control…
When the forever bachelor, Philip, is stopped in his tracks by a woman who, quite frankly couldn’t care less who he thinks he is, the man is knocked off kilter in a way he’s never experienced before. All he wants is one chance…one moment to show her what he’s offering. The question is…is he ready for what she’s bringing to the table?
Is realizing you never had it in the first place.
Raegyn’s on a search for the perfect benefactor. One who not only has the purse strings she’s looking for, but also can provide her with the perfect experience in the bedroom. Someone willing to give up the control she loves to wield. Philip is the last man she expects to meet that description, but maybe he’s just what the sugar baby ordered.
The Choices We Make: A Double Back Diaries Novella (The Double Back Diaries) by Alexandrea LeChelle
1994.
New Orleans.
One weekend that changes everything.
Vivian, Lisa, and Charisse have always been more than best friends—they’re sisters, bound by love, loyalty, and the choices they never expected to face.
Charisse is running from a love that refuses to let her go—even when she swears she’s done for good. Vivian has built the perfect life with Douglass, but an unfulfilled dream threatens to unravel everything. Lisa is weeks away from a marriage that makes sense on paper but feels all wrong in her heart.
When a trip home to New Orleans forces them to confront the past and the men who shaped them, tensions rise, desires reignite, and old wounds resurface. But through the music, the laughter, and the undeniable pull of their city, these women will have to decide: Do they hold on, or do they finally let go?
Set against the backdrop of 90s Black New Orleans, this novella is a sultry, nostalgic romance filled with passion, heartbreak, and the power of second chances.
Impacted by Love by Riley Baxter
Asaiah Harrison
Providing rescue comes second nature to me. I’m used to running in when everyone else has run out. Only the pressure is mounting, and no one acknowledges the sagging within my shoulders. Understanding why the caged bird sings takes on a new meaning when my prayers continue to go unanswered. What I don’t anticipate is encountering her. Who knew her kindness would ignite the flame dimming in my weary soul that grows with every smile, touch, every moment spent in her presence?
Onesti Jeffries
Helping people soothes my soul. My career as an X-ray technician at Shadow Stew Memorial allows me to mingle with various people. Until one day, I face off with someone my charm has no effect on. Maybe I’m incapable of removing the weariness within his eyes. Yet, I could have never imagined that fate had other plans until the third collision. They say the third time is the charm, but will it be the one that thaws the ice in his eyes?
Can Onesti’s nurturing qualities remove the fractures within Asaiah’s heart? Or will Asaiah’s demons make her question if possessing his heart is obtainable? Find out within the pages of Impacted by Love.
Chopped Expectations (Sunday Crown Sessions Book 6) by Netra Antionette
Career? Thriving.
Money? Stacked.
House? Bought and paid for.
Man? Still missing, but not missed.
Because I’ve wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember.
But I won’t lower my standards just to share a last name.
One red flag? I’m gone. I’ve ghosted more men than I can count.
I came to Crowned and Covered to look good…
but left with a cut that said, I choose me—loudly, fully, and without apology.
Seek & Destroy: Esani & Kwame’s Story by Rosé Dior
Esani Simms didn’t want love. She, in fact, loathed the term of being claimed as someone’s girlfriend. Her mother instilled in her at an early age that love doesn’t exist except for the love of family. So, she had options to choose from. When the smooth, sexy, rich, domineering Kwame Wiles crosses her sights, he does whatever he can to show her that true love from a man truly does exist.
Kwame Wiles was smitten at first sight. He had to have Esani by any means and does all he can to make her see that true love does exist. As time progressed, Esani finds it hard to stop whatever is happening between them and give Kwame a chance at wooing her. But things take a turn, and now she is left wondering… what was it all for?
To China With Love by Erica Denise
After finding out her boyfriend is not who he says he is, China McNeal has found herself alone right before Valentine’s Day. Scrambling, she now tries to find someone to take on a couples trip she had planned for the holiday.
Fresh out of prison, Benjamin “Bronx” Leonard comes home to only to find out his child’s mother has betrayed him in the worst way. Needing a breather from the chaos surrounding him, he decides to take a much needed vacation.
One week. A beautiful island. Two strangers.
What’s the best that could happen?
Obligated by Chae C.
Chiana Alexander has built a quiet, successful life as a private accountant in Southern Louisiana. After losing her parents in a tragic train accident, she’s kept to herself, except her best friend, Amina. But when the infamous St. Jean family-Louisiana’s Black Mob-sets their sights on her skills to clean their expanding finances, her world takes a turn.
Juste St. Jean isn’t a man who takes no for an answer. When his younger brother Noles and cousin Pierre fail to recruit Chiana willingly, they do the next best thing-abduct her. Held captive in Juste’s secluded estate, she’s forced to make the only choice: comply.
But the longer Chiana and Juste are under the same roof, the more their fiery clashes turn into something neither of them expected. As the lines between them blur, passion ignites. Both of them turn out to be something more than they’d ever expect .
Tap In by Mel Dau
We pick up where Lark and Chance left off in Tap Out. After a weekend of activities that are best described as a Vegas Heaux Tale, will Lark recover from the new connection to the very man that gave her a new enjoyment for the term tap out? Will Chance be able to maintain his professional mindset, or will Numen take over the show? They already had a tap out. Now let’s see if they’ll be willing to tap in.
Jacobia Justina Christianson knows what she wants, who she wants, but her stubbornness won’t allow her to be great. Well, stubbornness and unreadiness was not what Joston Jerimiah Broughton was willing to be signed up for any longer. The two have spent years trying to out tap each other. Now only time will tell if the tap in will be worth it.
Love, Heartbreaks, & 808’s by Cyan Bleu
Asia Lee: Imagine being profoundly harmed, both emotionally and physically, by individuals you believed cared for you. The pain inflicted by those who were meant to protect has left lasting scars. Despite enduring considerable hardship and striving towards peace, I have yet to attain it. This is my story, it is neither beautiful nor akin to a fairytale; hell, one might question if shit like that exists for someone like me.
Zay: I possess all that I have ever wished for in life, until I met her. I need her, long for her presence, require her companionship, and want to help her heal from her past. I will have her no matter what the cost is, even if it means that blood would be shed.
In this gritty game of love and lust, will love be enough to overcome all obstacles or is it just too complicated for Asia and Zay to conquer?
Honey’s Special Roux by Mya
Honey Hix is a renowned chef who travels the globe bringing Southern Cuisine to different countries. Her love for southern meals derived from sitting in the kitchen with her grandmother, mother, and aunts. Not only did they pass down recipes, but their opinions on men as well.
Marquise Kent was dealt a rough hand in the game of life. The streets raised him and made him a ruthless man. With a notorious reputation, it was only a matter of time before the law caught up to him.
The two cross paths twice in their lifetime. Both times leave a lasting impression. Will the felon and cook find love in a world set out to keep them apart, or will they find the perfect recipe to an unforgettable love?
Rearranged (On the Inside Book 4) by Lakaii
Re·ar·ranged: (verb) 1. To change the order, position, or time of arrangements already made.
Despite her determination to move forward, Kennedi Westbrook can’t seem to escape life’s relentless curveballs. Navigating the complexities of her mental health without psychotropics, she has begun to reclaim her strength following a painful divorce, all while embracing the joys and challenges of single motherhood. Just as her new chapter starts to take shape, the devastating loss of several associates shatters her progress, leading her down a path of questionable choices as she grapples with the deep wounds left behind. Piling onto her burdens, an ominous presence re-emerges through her friend Blake Preston, lowering her chances of survival.
They say the best way to get over someone is to get under someone else—and Mitchell Westbrook has taken that advice to heart. Caught in a volatile new relationship, he wrestles with the truth he can no longer ignore. However, breaking free from his current situation is becoming more complicated than he imagined. To further complicate matters, a shocking revelation forces him to revisit the paternity of his twins, adding to the fragile foundation of his already tumultuous life.
Tiana Miller knew what was done in the dark would eventually come to light. Yet, after years of getting away with one treacherous act after another, she has convinced herself she is untouchable. Living the high life with her kids, she let greed guide her every move—until everything came crashing down. In her darkest hour, she turns to her best friend, Sydney Anderson, for support, only to discover she’s not the only one willing to do whatever it takes to escape her vicious reality.
Kayla Pearson fights to adapt to her new life with Chris, a life she was unprepared for. Unbeknownst to her, Chris no longer sees her as his soulmate. Their undeniable similarities, once a source of connection, have become a battlefield of clashing egos and constant disagreements. As their relationship spirals into a toxic cycle, they are pressed to confront a chilling truth – Kayla isn’t ready for family life.
Rearranged delves into a shadowed journey, unearthing the devastating ripple effects of raw, unhealed emotions. It lays bare the harsh realities of avoiding mental health struggles and the profound consequences that emerge when the wounds of the soul are left unchecked.
Protected by wolves: A short curvy girl paranormal instalove romance by Melody Lynch
I woke up in a hospital room covered in bruises and with no memory of who I am.
My mysterious husband sends a bodyguard instead of coming himself. Nothing adds up. When my handsome guard arrives, I immediately feel the mate bond. But how, when I’m supposedly married?
Dangers loom and secrets unravel. I have to discover the truth about my past and my heart before it’s too late.
Protected by Wolves is an action-packed short story.
The Art of Falling by Bri Noreen
When former tech executive Indigo Carter trades Silicon Valley security for the uncertain world of cannabis-infused pastries in Los Angeles, she collides with Austin Teagues – the devastatingly handsome business consultant with debilitating charm, and a strict “no mixing business with pleasure” policy.
Their chemistry is immediate and explosive, but past wounds and professional boundaries create a recipe for complication. As Indigo’s innovative desserts begin turning heads in LA’s competitive culinary scene, she must confront her fear of vulnerability and her habit of running when things get real.
THE ART OF FALLING explores the exhilarating risk of surrendering control – in business, in the kitchen, and in love. Sometimes the most beautiful outcomes come not from perfect execution, but from the courage to leap without a safety net and trust someone will be there to catch you.
The Shadow Beneath the Bloodline (The Bloodline Veil Book 1) by Goddess Adira
Some gifts feel like burdens… until you remember who you are.
Marie was born with the knowing.
Visions. Dreams. Spirits that whisper through candlelight and silence.
Raised by mystics on Chicago’s South Side, she thought she understood her gift — until the veil thinned… and her bloodline began to speak.
A man she dreamed of walks into her life.
And her ancestors begin to move through her bones with messages meant to change everything.
As love deepens and shadows stir, Marie must choose between the comfort of silence and the calling of her soul.
The Shadow Beneath the Bloodline is the first awakening in The Bloodline Veil — a sacred saga of ancestral power, divine femininity, and the spirit love that protects us through lifetimes.
🔥 For lovers of mystic romance, spiritual inheritance, and urban soul fiction.
Milk Honey Him (Ink & Grace Book 1) by Zaire Lux
Somewhere between a whispered prayer and a lover’s touch, Ezra James found the truth he was never allowed to speak aloud.
By day, Ezra lives quietly—anchored by his family’s faith, burdened by expectations, and haunted by the secret he’s never dared confess. But everything changes the night he stumbles into The Nook, a cozy café where queer souls gather and poetry spills like honey from the lips of strangers.
There, Ezra meets Noel Rivera, a bold, magnetic poet whose words awaken desires Ezra’s been taught to fear. As open mic nights turn into tender mornings and stolen kisses, Ezra must navigate the dangerous beauty of falling in love while shedding the weight of shame and reclaiming his spiritual voice.
Milk, Honey, and Him is a lyrical debut novel about queer love, chosen family, and the holy act of becoming yourself. For anyone who’s ever felt too much or not enough, this is a story of soft rebellion, sensual healing, and the sacredness of truth.
Dreaux: The Corporate Assassin (Boudreaux Mafia Series Book 3) by Nek Mills
By day, Andre “Dre” Boudreaux is the poised and ruthless second-in-command of Boudreaux Enterprises, negotiating multi-million dollar construction deals with a cold, calculated charm. But by night, Dre becomes something else entirely—a shadow in the dark, a silent executioner tasked with eliminating threats to the family empire before they ever come to light.
His latest assignment takes him deep into Milly Grove, a neighborhood buzzing with tension, secrets, and silent wars. What he doesn’t expect is her—the prettiest problem he’s ever seen. Sharp-tongued, street-smart, and fearless, she complicates everything he’s been trained to keep clean and controlled.
Now Dre’s balance is tipping. When the enemies close in from all sides, Dre must decide: stay the course, or let his latest distraction become his deadliest mistake.
The Perfect Blend by J.A. Johnston
Torn between the love she knows and the love she never expected…
Tessa Talley is a talented photographer who loves lattes and vintage lenses and is known for capturing everyone’s best angles—except her own. Beautiful but self-conscious, she’s been stuck in a picture-perfect but emotionally blurry relationship with Dawson, a devastatingly attractive man she cares for deeply—but who always keeps one foot out the door. No matter how much history they share, he just won’t commit.
Enter Jordan: equally gorgeous, refreshingly sincere, and undeniably smitten with Tessa from the moment they meet.
With her fiercely loyal (and occasionally meddling) best friend Marley, her grounded, sensible friend Jennifer, and her wise, widower father cheering her on, Tessa finds herself on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. Between love, loyalty, and learning to see herself truly, she must make an impossible choice: the man she’s loved for years or the man who might finally love her right.
Full of heart, humor, and the messy beauty of genuine relationships, The Perfect Blend is a story for anyone who’s ever doubted their worth—but dared to believe in love anyway.
Our Mother’s Sons: Jovani Bendetti by Lisa Austin
**This is a Mother’s Day short**
Jovani Bendetti has lived carelessly all of his life. Born as the second identical twin, he’s the baby of the bunch and often acts as such. Twin B spends his days club hopping, shopping, and having his way with the women of his hometown, Ausnor Beach, Florida. Since his brother Jeovanni has reunited with his long-lost love and children, Jovani starts to think that maybe the fast life isn’t for him anymore. When he and his twin brother bust a trafficking ring, the last thing Jovani expects to find is the one human that forces him to hang up his player ways. Some would call his slick mouth and recklessness the result of having mommy issues, but Jovani couldn’t care less about the woman who brought him into this world. He’s moving around while Melissa Bendetti is chasing her baby boy down. Being used to taking what he wants without repercussions, Jovani has no shame in the unethical act he committed to ease the hole in his chest. With the Italian mafia on his and his brother’s neck, love is the last thing he needs, but he finds himself in so deep that even his big brother can’t dig him out.
Voyage Ridley is walking the earth with no direction. Her life has no meaning, and she only finds joy underneath her blankets or when her feet are stuck in the sand. If it weren’t for her only family, a cousin named Baela, and the waters that surround the place they call home, she would have gone off the deep end months ago. The only person who can relate to the silent battle she is fighting is nowhere to be found, leaving her with a broken heart and a ton of responsibilities. Her life turns completely when Baela convinces her to ditch the beach and the bed for a night at the Pleasure Pad – Ausnor Beach’s number one adult night club. A drunken night ends up being everything she thinks she didn’t need. What happens when the hot-headed player snatches up the book-reading, depressed pretty girl? Find out in book two of Our Mother’s Sons.
Our Mother’s Sons by Natisha Raynor
** This is a Mother’s Day short story**
All Jeovanni and Jovani Bendetti ever knew growing up was that the woman that raised them, their paternal grandmother couldn’t stand their biological mother. She blamed Melissa Bendetti for the murder of her only son. When Melissa decides to show her face, she presents her sons with an offer they can’t refuse. An offer that cost Jeovanni the love of his life. Jeovanni has spent the last few years building a lucrative empire with his brother, and he has zero regrets. Until skeletons start to fall out of the closet and chaos begins to ensue. Circumstances begin to change how Jeovanni views the very game that made him filthy rich.
Events that took place when Rainah was a child shaped the way she views drug dealers. Not even the fact that she’d been crushing on Jeovanni Bendetti for most of her life changed the fact that she refused to date a drug dealer. Rainah walked away from Jeovanni with her head held high but five years later, she’s back in Ausnor Beach, Florida, and life is more complicated than ever. Rainah may soon realize that the very thing she ran from was the very thing she needed.
Love’s Futurity (Love Series) by Emem Bassey
It’s all breathless, clandestine meet ups for Charity and Fabian, in the company of stomach butterflies and stolen kisses, until there’s an unplanned pregnancy. Her strict parents are appalled that she’d gotten with a lowly meat seller. Charity is sent to obscurity to avoid embarrassing her parents. Fabian runs off to avoid an arrest that’d destroy his closely courted bright future.
More than five years later, they meet again. Charity wants nothing to do with him, but Fabian is beside himself with guilt and won’t rest until he has the future he’d always envisaged with Charity. Except, amidst all this, Fabian has a stalker ex, and Charity has a friend with benefits, plus a secret pain she cannot air.
Two Wrongs… Makes Us Even by S.L. Mcduffie
Being a happy, loyal couple can be easy when everything is going right. But when tragedy strikes, Zara and Brandon both find themselves looking for comfort in the wrong places.
Zara, struggling with feelings of neglect, allows herself to fall for another man while looking for comfort.
Brandon’s eyes wander to his gorgeous secretary.
All is quiet in both affairs, until past secrets and future schemes are revealed.
Crown of Salt by Myunique C. Green
The sea remembers. The crown does not forgive.
Crown of Salt is a lush, emotionally charged romantasy perfect for fans of The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy, To Bleed a Crystal Bloom, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night.
In the sinking kingdom of Veyemere, where magic is carved in salt and the sins of the past still ripple through the tides, a reluctant queen is forced into a brutal, ancient marriage to a sea-born creature bent on revenge. Mireya never wanted the crown—or the blood-soaked covenant that comes with it. But as storms swallow cities and ancient magic unravels, she must bind herself to Ruvan, the last of the Tidesworn, to survive. Scarred by betrayal and shaped by vengeance, Ruvan has no interest in saving the realm that ruined his people. Together, they must navigate courtly treachery, rising monsters, and a truth more dangerous than any curse: the only way to save their people may be to destroy the kingdom itself. Bound by magic, hunted by the past, and drawn to each other against their will, Mireya and Ruvan face an impossible choice—rebuild what was broken, or let it all drown.
With rich worldbuilding, slow-burn romance, and a magic system that leaves lasting scars, Crown of Salt is an unforgettable story of sacrifice, survival, and choosing love even when it hurts.
Until Death Do Us Part: What Did You Vow? by Lakisha Johnson
Nehemiah found his good thang in Eden Lynette Crawford. They met, dated, and married all within six months. Eleven years later, while they are thriving in their careers, Nehemiah as Executive Pastor of Unlimited Grace Church and Eden as an Investigative Reporter with JMT Broadcasting, the fire has gone out in their marriage bed.
Eden can’t understand why, and Nehemiah isn’t eager to rekindle it. Frustrated, tired, and without answers, the last time Nehemiah pushes her way is the first time Eden walks away.
Until she returns home early from an out-of-town trip to discover Nehemiah has been keeping a secret. One that may just test their vow of Until Death Do Us Part.
In the final book of the What Did You Vow series, find out if Nehemiah and Eden’s marriage survives or will Until Death Do Us Part be taken to heart.
Bermuda’s Triangle : An Erotic Tale Of Love And Adventure by Jazz Noir
Bermuda thought she had it all; ;a twenty-year marriage, stability, routine. But behind the quiet smiles and perfectly folded laundry was a woman suffocating under neglect, loneliness, and the weight of being everything to everyone but herself.
So she did what good girls aren’t supposed to do: she walked away.
She packed her pain, her curiosity, and her broken heart—and ran toward the Bermuda Triangle, hoping to disappear.
Instead, she came alive.
What began as a soul-searching escape turns into a wildfire of pleasure, secrets, and impossible choices. Between Malik—smooth, dominant, emotionally layered—and Celeste—seductive, magnetic, and dangerously intuitive—Bermuda is pulled into a sensual storm of desire and self-discovery.
But love this deep doesn’t come without cost.
Bermuda’s Triangle is a steamy, pulse-pounding erotic romance about rebirth, betrayal, and choosing pleasure after pain. It’s about what happens when a woman finally says yes to her cravings, her voice, and her wild, beautiful truth.
Some women break the rules. Others rewrite them.
Bermuda does both.
Love’s Free Will (Set me Free Book 2) by Genesis Carter
She’s the pen behind the hits. He’s the voice chasing a legacy. They were never meant to mix—until the industry forced them into the same room. What starts as a battle of egos turns into something electric. The chemistry? Undeniable. The tension? Unbearable.
And the line between collaboration and complication gets blurred with every beat. But when the lights fade and the music stops, they’re left with the parts no one talks about—grief, guilt, and guarded hearts. In a world where pride talks louder than love… can two broken hearts still find harmony?
Still Cinnamon’s Universe: A Temptation Short Story by Angelia Vernon Menchan
The coliseum was filled to capacity as Cinnamon Black strode from a room in the back, through a passageway and onto the raised stage. She stopped and looked around, her hand on her hips, her legs slightly apart. At sixty-eight, she was in the best shape of her life and joy filled her eyes. Not to mention how she looked in a black jumpsuit with a beaded top and the bottoms flaring out wide. Her arms and throat were bare. The crowd stared at her, quietly, including her husband, Malcolm Black, their children and grandchildren, her ex-husband, William Brown and her first love, lover and father of her first child, Jesse Riley.
Drake & Ayanna by Dr. Monique Rodgers
Love isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it.
Drake is a confident, smooth-talking graphic designer with big dreams, and Ayanna is a fiercely independent event planner focused on building her career. When their worlds collide at a party, sparks fly—but Ayanna isn’t looking for distractions. Determined to win her over, Drake slides into her DMs, kicking off a connection neither of them saw coming.
What starts as playful banter quickly turns into late-night convos, deep vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry. But love isn’t all rooftop dates and cute texts. From miscommunications and family pressure to career ambitions and a past that won’t stay buried, Drake and Ayanna face challenges that test their bond at every turn.
Together, they’ll learn that love isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being willing to grow, fight, and build something real. Through the highs, the lows, and everything in between, it’s Drake and Ayanna against the world.
Modern, relatable, and full of heart, Drake & Ayanna is a story about finding love, taking risks, and learning what it means to be a team in today’s world. Perfect for readers who believe in love that’s messy, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Soft Landing: A Return to Self (The Sacred Migrations Series) by Cha Jones
(Book One of the Sacred Migrations Series)
Sometimes the greatest journey isn’t to a new place — it’s back to yourself.
After years of sacrificing her dreams and dimming her light to fit the mold of “the strong Black woman,” Natalia Tally has finally had enough.
Newly divorced, emotionally drained, and craving something she can’t quite name, she packs up her life in Washington, D.C., and heads to the vibrant shores of Tulum, Mexico—with nothing but her daughter, her healing heart, and a fragile hope for a softer life.
In the lush rhythms of Tulum, Natalia doesn’t just find breathtaking beaches and ancient temples—she finds herself.
Through unexpected friendships, sacred rituals, and a slow-burning connection with a man who sees her strength and her softness, Natalia begins the real journey: shedding the heavy expectations of who she was supposed to be and stepping into the woman she was always meant to become.
Soft Landing: A Return to Self is a soulful, transformational Black travel romance about healing, self-reclamation, and the beauty of starting anew. It’s a story for every woman who’s ever dared to ask, “Is there more for me?” — and found the answer was yes.
If you’ve ever dreamed of choosing freedom over fear, love over limitation, and yourself above all else, this is your invitation to land softly—and soar.
The Artist: Late Bloomer Part II by Lisa K. Stephenson
Janelle ‘Nelly’ Banks is 29, soft-spoken, and magnetic without even trying. Nestled in her first-floor loft in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, she juggles two worlds—editing for a rising women’s magazine by day, and losing herself in paint and canvas by night. Her dream? To open her own art gallery and finally step into the light she’s kept to herself for too long. When a new neighbor, Kenneth, surfaces, Nelly thinks she’s ready for love. But after a harsh truth is revealed, she’s forced to walk away—and straight into the most unexpected proposal of her life.
The Rebound Contract—a celebrity PR tactic used to rebrand an image and reset a public narrative. This time, it’s for Roddy Richardson, a beloved Hollywood actor with a messy dating history and a PR nightmare. His team needs Nelly to play the part of his grounded, “wholesome Black girlfriend” to win back his African American female fanbase.
It’s fake. It’s calculated. And it’s nothing like the quiet life she imagined for herself.
But the deeper she goes, the more tangled things become. Between the media circus, hidden agendas, and a growing connection that feels anything but pretend—Nelly must decide if she’s just another brushstroke in someone else’s story… or the artist of her own.
While We’re Young: A Harbor’s Edge Prequel by True Carter
Kwynne and Psalm were deep in it—young, in love, and certain nothing could break them. But when a sudden turn leaves one of them behind, everything they built is thrown into question with just one truth painfully clear: something broke, and love just might not be enough to fix it.
A Price For Fame (A Price for Fame Trilogy Book 1) by Adrian Bernarr
Famaus Grant has everything a man could want: fame, fortune, and more women sliding into his DMs than he can count. As an R&B superstar with a million-dollar smile and a playboy reputation to match, love has always been just another accessory in his fast-moving world.
Until he meets Zaria Monroe.
Zaria, a fierce and brilliant music journalist, isn’t impressed by his fame — or his flirtations. She challenges him in a way no one ever has, seeing past the glitz and straight into the cracks he’s tried to hide. For the first time, Famaus wants something real. And he’s willing to risk everything to have it.
But walking away from the party life isn’t easy. Old flames, industry scandals, and a past that refuses to stay quiet threaten to pull him back under just when he’s trying to do the right thing. Winning Zaria’s heart means more than a sweet song and a slick apology — it means growing up, manning up, and showing up when it counts.
In a world where fame is loud and fleeting, A Price for Fame is a funny, heartwarming, and deeply romantic story about what it really costs to find — and fight for — real love.
Only Because It’s You: A Novel by Rebecca Fisseha
Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith to land exactly where you’re meant to be . . .
Miz is not the marrying kind. She’s more of the no-strings-attached kind. No labels, only fun. So, when she finds a diamond ring in her casual-but-very-hot hook-up’s gym bag, she immediately ends things and runs.
Kal is one of Miz’s best friends, an aspiring actor who moved to Toronto from Ethiopia and is on the brink of his big break. But when he’s suddenly at risk of having to return home and leave Toronto forever, Miz panics. She can’t imagine her life without Kal.
There’s only one solution: Miz will marry Kal to become his spousal sponsor. He’ll get to keep pursuing his acting career, and she’ll get to keep her best friend in the city. It’ll be a quick, short only-on-paper marriage between friends, followed by a quick, easy divorce. Nothing will change, and life will go back to normal. Right?
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