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Check out these new Black Romance releases from November 18th-24th.
A Legend in the Baking: A Novel (Sugar Blitz Book 2) by Jamie Wesley
In A Legend in the Baking, the new romance from Jamie Wesley, a cupcake-baking football player gets assistance from a social media maven—and his best friend’s little sister—to help promote his new bakery after accidentally going viral online.
August Hodges was supposed to be the silent partner in Sugar Blitz Cupcakes. Emphasis on silent. That is until his impromptu feminist rant about how women bakers are the backbone of the industry and baking cupcakes isn’t a threat to masculinity goes viral, making him the hottest bachelor in town. With a new location in the works, August and his partners decide to capitalize on this perfect opportunity to help cement their place in the community. But the hiring of his best friend’s younger sister, the woman who has haunted some of his best dreams for years, was as much of a shock as his new-found fame.
Social media manager Sloane Dell fell hard for her brother’s best friend the moment she met him more than a decade ago, but that teenage infatuation cost her dearly. Still, she accepts her brother’s request to revamp the bakery’s social media presence to take advantage of August’s newfound popularity, knowing it’s the big break her fledgling career needs. She’ll just ignore the fact that August is still August, i.e. sexier and sweeter than any man has a right to be. And that he drives her crazy with his resistance to all her ideas.
They vow to leave the past in the past. But when an explosive make-out session makes it clear their attraction burns hotter than ever, Sloane and August are forced to reconsider what it means to take a risk and chase your dreams.
As they’re both about to find out, all’s fair in love and cupcakes.
Grateful Blessings : An Amethyst Falls Holiday Novelette by Sedona Rose
Thanksgiving is a time for blessings, friendships, & family. However, for Aspen and Sage, they are going to need all the blessings that they can get to repair their twenty-plus year friendship.
Loved By You by Alexandrea LeChelle
Vanessa Taylor is doing everything right: creative, passionate, and determined to make her mark. She’s spent years rebuilding her life on her terms, casting aside the wounds that once held her back. But when her first love, Xavier, unexpectedly reappears, those carefully placed defenses begin to unravel. Years ago, she let him go, burying parts of herself along with him. Now, he’s back—older, wiser, and unwilling to lose her a second time.
Xavier Morris has built his life from the ground up, carving out a thriving career and creating opportunities that once felt like impossible dreams. But something is missing—the woman who understood him in ways no one else could, even when he didn’t yet understand himself. Coming face-to-face with Vanessa again is like feeling sunlight after a long winter. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so is the pain of the past they’ve never fully faced.
Together, they’ll confront buried heartbreak, long-hidden secrets, and a love that refuses to fade. Vanessa’s journey toward self-acceptance and healing collides with Xavier’s drive to build a future that includes her. But can they trust each other—and themselves—enough to make it work this time?
For readers who crave an authentic, slow-burning, soul-stirring romance, this is a story of resilience, family bonds, and second chances. Discover the journey of two people whose love endures time and trials, pulling them together in a way neither can resist.
CONTENT WARNING:
Just a heads-up before you dive into this story—this book is a slow burn, emotional rollercoaster. There are some parts that touch on sensitive topics, like miscarriage, grief, and family struggles. Plus, there are moments that explore anxiety and panic attacks, mixed in with several moments of laughter and lightness. You’ll also find a fair share of adult language and some steamy, explicit scenes. Take care of yourself, and feel free to step away if it gets too heavy.
Just for One Night by Egypt Cynaé
Just give it up, they said.
Just one night, he said.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, they said.
Then why did elementary school teacher, Tiana Cook, suddenly find herself seeing her weekend fling everywhere she went in her hometown of Atlanta?
Just for one night, he promised.
Just one more time, he pleaded.
Then why was it that record producer, Justus Gates, still tasted Tiana’s sweet taste on his lips and saw her love faces behind his closed eyelids at night?
When a series of events hurl Tiana and Justus together, they can no longer ignore their undeniable chemistry or the way fate keeps seemingly tossing them together. Taking a chance on themselves might be worth more than Justus or Tiana bargained for when famed R&B singer Jessi James shows up wanting to reclaim her spot in Justus’s and her twins’ lives, and when Tiana finds herself jobless. Find out what happens when what was supposed to stay in Vegas doesn’t remain in Vegas.
Honey Reigns by Jen Elle
Xosha is forced to do the unthinkable. To save herself, she has to betray the man she loves by partnering with the enemy. When Xosha grows tired of suffering through the consequences of her actions she taps into the spirit of the person she betrayed. Xosha is hopeful that Malik can shift her life back to a peaceful state but knows there will be hell to pay.
Will reuniting with Malik cause an uproar amongst the gods or will Xosha be saved damnation?
Thankful For You by Nadia Nicole
Araya thought she was escaping her past when she agreed to spend Thanksgiving at her best friend Cayla’s remote family cabin, but she never expected the real drama to follow her into the mountains. The last thing she needed was a reunion with her cheating boyfriend, DeMario, but when he shows up uninvited, smooth-talking and determined to get her back, all bets are off.
What DeMario didn’t count on was Zayden, Cayla’s irresistibly handsome and cocky cousin and Araya’s former fling. One smoldering look from Zayden, and old flames are reignited—along with a temptation neither of them can resist. Trapped in the cabin by a snowstorm, the heat between Araya and Zayden grows dangerously out of control, leaving DeMario seething with jealousy.
As secrets unravel and tensions explode, Araya finds herself caught between a man who betrayed her and the one she’s always wanted. But this Thanksgiving, she’s not playing nice—she’s ready to feast on her own desires for once. With sparks flying, tempers flaring, and passions blazing, Araya must decide: Will she fall back into DeMario’s arms, or let Zayden give her a taste of the future she never knew that she craved?
This Thanksgiving, the table is set for deception, seduction, and one unforgettable holiday showdown. Find out what happens by reading Thankful for You.
Naughty Love (Naughty November 24 Book 7) by Kami
Niyami Moore loves her husband more than anything, but love isn’t always enough. After years of supporting his dreams and demanding career, she begins to question her place in his life. Tired of being put on the bottom of his priority list, she presents her husband with an ultimatum that will either make or break them.
Haze Moore is a multi-platinum artist with the world at his fingertips. He started from the bottom and worked his way to the top. All is well in his world, or so he thought, until his wife makes her feelings known.
The couple is given an assignment that challenges the foundation of their marriage. Will they rise to the occasion and try to fix what’s broken? Or will they throw in the towel and give up everything they’ve worked so hard for?
Naughty Subscribers Only (Naughty November 24 Book 8) by Amberlei Jae
Farrah is a rising talent in the world of dance, known for her fiercely independent spirit and hypnotic choreography. Despite her success, she remains a mystery—one of California’s most known unknown choreographers, capturing attention without inviting anyone into her private world. On her TikTok, she shares snippets of her life and art, but it’s her subscribers-only livestreams where her raw, unfiltered energy and sensual power truly shine. To most, she’s an enigma, but to those who find her channel, she’s irresistible.
Julian, a personal trainer and assistant high school basketball coach, stumbles upon Farrah’s TikTok and is instantly captivated by her unique style and magnetic allure. On impulse, he subscribes to her private livestream, unaware that he’s stepping into a space that blurs the lines between art, intimacy, and pure seduction. As he becomes more drawn into Farrah’s world, his admiration quickly shifts to something deeper and far more intense, igniting a fascination he can’t shake.
As Farrah and Julian’s paths intertwine beyond the screen, they find themselves teetering between their professional ambitions and a burgeoning, passionate connection. But with Farrah’s career on the rise and her private performances fueling her fame, they must face the question: can Julian handle being captivated by a woman whose allure is both her greatest strength and her most guarded secret? Or will the intensity of her world be too much for them to navigate as they reach for something real amid the seductive shadows?
Coffee In The Morning by Tyra Racquel
How’s your coffee in the morning or the midnight hour when artists are in their creative flow? The sun rising slowly and filling the air with its light or just when the night has finally settled and love can be sensed through the whispers of the wind.
MOCHA— beautiful dark skin, smooth, and smile so bright. She was full of love, but lacked it romantically in her life. Instead she threw herself into her creativity — painting, sculpting, sewing — anything she could get her hands on to keep her busy and fill the void.
That is until she met BLACK.
Bound by Choice by Toy
Two simple words with a meaning that could be a blessing or the beginning of your demise — I DO !!
Deja Hawkins lives her life from paycheck to paycheck with a no-good man at the house while she works to pay the bills. She gets fed up with her boyfriend Kyren and tells him to get out while she’s at work. An unexpected guest in one of the rooms she cleans steps in with an offer of help to Deja in more ways than one.
Amir Shaw has been groomed to take over the family’s business empire since he learned to walk and talk. He is caught off guard when his mother reveals a clause he’d never heard of that requires him to be married before taking over. Amir takes his time to find a wife as a form of rebellion. He turns down all the women his mother puts before him. He returns home from a meeting with one of his mother’s wife options when he meets a teary-eyed stranger who makes his world stop.
Deja’s looking for a break from her stressful life. Amir’s looking for a wife he can stand to be around for more than an hour. Take a ride with this couple as an agreement is made that will help them both. It will also cause some family secrets, betrayals, and lies to be revealed.
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Charming Dawn (Tooth & Spell Book 3) by Jasmine Silvera
All Ofelia Adjei craves is a quiet life, far from the tragedy and secretive magical family she left behind. Now she owns a trendy boutique in Prague, concealing her craft in an exclusive line of custom skincare and perfumes. But when a long-lost childhood friend reappears, reigniting old memories and awakening new desires, her carefully curated life is thrown into turmoil.
As the youngest member of the Vogel pack, Christof has finally come into his wolf. He spends his days dodging his overbearing family and nights reveling in Prague’s supernatural party scene, until he runs into the witch he hasn’t stopped thinking about since she vanished over a decade ago.
While Chris and Ofelia navigate their rekindled connection, reports of a ruthless entity preying on witches in the city surface—the same entity responsible for the death of her parents. Now, Chris and Ofelia must stop the witch hunter, before Ofelia becomes the next target.
The Tooth & Spell trilogy concludes in Charming Dawn. The stakes have never been higher, the magic more dangerous, and the passion more irresistible.
Back to the Beginning (Kiss The Rain) by Maranatha Abutu
Efoneli finds something in her husband’s old shoebox and becomes enraged. Ufedo insists it is not what it looks like. On the verge of divorce, they take a trip to their village to visit her parents to cement their split.
Forced to make the trip back to Abuja in the same car, the floods from the heavy rain hinder their journey. While dealing with the setback, they meet a woman on a mission tied to their marriage.
Maranatha Abutu’s Back to the Beginning is part of Kiss The Rain Anthology, a collection of fourteen romance stories, set in a nostalgic rainstorm, showcasing the complex connections between lovers, featuring adorable meet-cutes, drama, humor, emotional rollercoasters, and unforgettable characters.
Raindrops and Heartbeats (Kiss The Rain) by Precious Osikha
A relentless rain… A 40-year-old man avoiding commitment. A 38-year-old woman seeking love. And a bodyguard caught in the middle.
As the rain traps them, unexpected bonds form and tensions rise. Can they confront their fears and embrace the truth? And what revelations will come to light before the rain finally stops?
Rainbow and Rainstorms (Kiss The Rain) by Mobolaji Olanrewaju
Loretha is married to a wealthy man and has two kids, but she is secretly attracted to women. Samantha is her newest crush, whom she gets to know through a friend’s WhatsApp status.
Samantha is leaving a messy relationship and decided she is done with men. Even though she is shocked at first by Loretha’s proposal, she decides to explore that part of her sexuality.
But fate brings her and her colleague, Akintoye, together on a stormy night.
Caught between both worlds, Samantha must make a difficult choice.
A Drop of Fantasy (Kiss the Rain) by Nky Omeka
After a disappointing evening, Anayo decides to act out her sexual fantasy. Will it pay off or become a disaster?
You Are My Dream (Kiss The Rain) by Glory Abah Mogbo
The worst thing in the world is to love someone from afar. To watch the man of your dreams with your best friend. To know, deep in your soul, that the man about to marry your best friend is your soul mate.
But you wake up a day after their wedding gets called off, in his bed.
Before you judge me, before you call me a bad friend, you should know the whole story.
Hello Stranger : (Kiss The Rain Anthology) by Rosemary Okafor
Ijeañuli’s life is anything but ordinary. Every time she gets close to achieving happiness, she is pulled back by a strangely familiar man who is always assaulting her subconsciousness with whispers of a past she can’t quite recall. But when a chance encounter brings her face-to-face with Ifeanyi, a man who insists they once shared a bond, her world is turned upside down.
Ifeanyi has spent years searching for the girl who helped him piece his world back together, made him fall deeply in love, then vanished before he could even say her name. When fate brings them together again, she’s changed—no memory of their shared past, no recognition in her eyes. But Ifeanyi is certain it’s her. As he tries to rekindle the connection they once had, he’s left questioning if this is a cruel trick of fate or the beginning of a second chance.
Love on Ice and Bamboo: Kiss The Rain Anthology by Feyi Aina
Nimi Martins runs an NGO that provides foreign educational aid for brilliant children from disadvantaged areas. She’s zeroed in on Bamboo Town, an illegal water-based shanty town, as her next project. But the Chairman of their Community Development Area won’t sign off on it unless she sees him in person. Writing proposals hasn’t convinced him, and Nimi knows why. There is a past they share and hearts that haven’t mended. She makes a trip to Bamboo Town despite the weather forecast to try to change his mind. This might just be payback. Aare Akosunle is no longer the sweet young man she fell for years ago. And his answer is still No.
One Week in October (Kiss the Rain) by Adesuwa O’man Nwokedi
Ada and Jide are two bankers with two different reasons to be desperate about meeting their respective targets. While Jide is keen to make a name independent of his billionaire father’s, Ada just wants to stay employed. With only a week to the closure of their bank’s IPO and a limited number of pool cars, they have no choice but to share one as they hit the town, marketing. Unseasonal rain compounds their already dire situation, and by the end of the week, as unexpected emotional connections are made, there is more at stake than just their jobs.
Love’s Gentle Rain (Kiss The Rain) by O.J Ebubeoha
Losing a loved one hurts…
But falling in love again heals.
Three years after the death of her fiancé, Amara still struggles with the guilt and trauma of his death. Moving on is even harder as she’s harassed by his family and reminded of her sins.
Hiding from the world, she grapples with her pain in silence until she meets a stranger whose eyes slowly light up her world and words soothe her broken heart.
Betrayed and reeling from the aftermath of a bad divorce and losing custody of his son, Chibuike returns to Nigeria to grieve his loss and nurse his heart in private.
His plans take an interesting turn, and his heart, a mind of its own, as he slowly falls for the woman next door who doesn’t even know he exists.
Fanasiba (Kiss The Rain) by Sally Kenneth Dadzie
“If there was any justice in the world, you two would be my favorite lovebirds, and I’d be planning your wedding right now.”
Zulu and Fana’s love story should be the stuff of romance novels. They have everything they need to be the perfect couple–mothers who are best friends, childhood homes on the same street, Christmases spent together in their hometowns that are next to each other’s, and a mutual loved one who is secretly rooting for them.
However, life enjoys playing a cruel joke on them, bringing them together every decade, then tearing them apart. Will this one rainy night in the heart of Abuja change their destiny?
The Matchmaking Plan (Kiss The Rain anthology) by Amaka Azie
Uloma Anosike believes her parents summoned her home to discuss her father’s will and assets. Flying back from Liverpool to Enugu, she’s ready to assist in any capacity.
She has no clue that her trip back is part of an elaborate plan by her mother to fix her up with yet another man, and that this homecoming would change her life forever.
Fulfilling his parents’ wish, Afam Okunna returns to Enugu from Manchester to organise their rental properties. However, there’s one more request they have for him—to go on a blind date with a woman they want to introduce him to.
Irritated by their persistent meddling in his love life, he agrees reluctantly. But he discovers it’s not really a blind date. He already knows who the woman is.
Passionate Recall (Kiss The Rain) by Emem Bassey
Ani is a baker and divorcee who has a heavy fear of thunderstorms, especially at night. When she hears of a possibility of a seven-day downpour, she becomes terrified. Fortunately, her ex-lover comes into town and is helpful, even to the point of rekindling their fiery love affair.
She’s completely unaware that he has ulterior motives.
Rained Out (Kiss the Rain) by Mosunmola K. Rose
After experiencing a devastating betrayal on her wedding day, Latasha lost trust in men and romance. Heartbroken and disillusioned, she relocates to Lagos to start over. Latasha’s life takes a dramatic turn when a stormy-night-turned-rainy-week leaves her rained out and in the arms of Babajide, igniting unbridled passion. What begins as a moment of weakness spirals into a professional nightmare, as scandalous accusations threaten to destroy her career.
Betrayed and judged, Latasha must navigate a web of lies and confront her deepest fears as she heals from her past trauma.
Do For Love by Belleza
What would you Do For Love?
Lauren Carter
I wanted to live my life on my own terms. True happiness was my end goal. My parents… they were two overbearing people who thought my purpose on this earth was for them to command my every move and live the life they thought was good for me. My dream wasn’t a corner office. My desire was the complete opposite and by any means necessary, I was going to do what I wanted with my life. Even if that meant disappointing my parents, and following my heart into an unlikely love connection when I encountered Chase.
Chase Benjamin
I was the connect. The streets came to me for their needs. And I provided them. When I walked into a room, either two things happened: One, people automatically gave me respect, and two, the others silently prayed on my downfall. Neither one kept my bank account stacked, so I moved through any space as if I owned it, because the chances were, I did. But what I never expected was for a beautiful, smart woman to enter my life, trying to take ownership of my heart. That was never on my list of moves to make when I awoke to start my day. But as the universe would have it, I wouldn’t only remain the connect to the streets, I would be also end up deeply connected to Lauren. Funny thing about the universe, though… it never allows for the best things in life to come easy. So, maneuvering through new territory, I had to determine if the fight for love would be just as gratifying as my fight to maintain control over the streets.
Mistletoe by Chimia Hill-Burton
Derrick Hughes is determined to make a name for himself in the corporate world with his company. He has the potential to have a very Merry Christmas thanks to a significant merger. A few weeks before Christmas, his personal assistant forgets to pick up a Christmas card for Derrick’s brother, forcing Derrick to go to the store himself. He arrives just before closing time and rushes inside, only to get stuck in the doorway facing a woman
As they struggle to free themselves, they are informed that they’re standing under the mistletoe. This prompts an argument about Derrick’s lack of Christmas spirit. Suddenly, the woman kisses Derrick forcefully, leaving him stunned. He attempts to apologize for his earlier behavior, but the woman grabs her package and quickly leaves, leaving Derrick completely bewildered. Realizing that he can’t get the kiss out of his mind, Derrick decides to set out in search of the mystery woman who stole his heart under the mistletoe.
Saints and Sinners III: The St. Hillaire Men by Celeste Granger
Miriam Nicholson’s work at the Women’s Crisis Clinic was where she endeavored to save the lives of the women and children the foundation served. In conjunction with the St. Hillaire Foundation, the Crisis Clinic’s fundraising efforts helped to keep the Center viable. Through a client-centered crisis at the Center, Miriam learned a lot about herself, her past, and her future. She discovered that she carried baggage she wasn’t willing to put down, not even for a guy who held so much promise. As the vice president of the St. Hillaire Foundation, Jamaar St. Hillaire’s primary focus was offering and managing fundraising efforts. He had always worked in the background until he crossed paths with Miriam Nicholson. Her charm and unintentional wit warmed Jamaar in ways that went beyond a professional relationship. Still, nothing would steer Jamaar from pursuing the possibility of love with her – even if it was Miriam herself that he had to convince
Whispers in the Night: Black Love Series (Book 1) (Ryan Family Series) by Dorothy Elizabeth Love
Book #1 of 3 for the Ryan Family Series, which journeys into of heat, heartache, and healing
There are moments when the attraction you feel for someone is to much to ignore. But what happens when that fiery attraction is for the very man who threatens to destroy everything you’ve built? In Whispers in the Night, Patricia Ryan finds herself tangled in a seductive dance with the powerful Mac Carter—a man whose charm conceals a dangerous truth that could shatter her heart.
Patricia Ryan is a woman on a mission: rescuing the community center that serves as a lifeline for local kids. But when Mac Carter steps into her world, he’s more than just a gorgeous face—he’s the rich CEO whose business threatens to demolish everything she’s fighting for. Yet, the way he looks at her, the way his presence ignites her senses, Patricia can’t help but wonder: Can a man like Mac be trusted, or is he the enemy in disguise? With every encounter, Patricia’s resolve to keep her emotions and her life’s goal separate–weakens. Can she resist the man standing in her way, or will her craving for him lead to a steamy affair that unravels her carefully constructed barriers?
Patricia knows she should walk away, but his intensity, his charm, and his sensual encounters pull her deeper into his world. Their hearts and bodies become entwined as their worlds collide, and the question remains—will Patricia hold strong to the walls she’s built around her heart, or will she surrender to the soulful seduction that threatens to consume her, Mac Carter?
Prepare to dive into Whispers in the Night—a steamy urban romance that will keep you up late, craving more. Get your copy today and let me know your thoughts on the novel by leaving your review. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Housebroken by Leslie J. Sherrod
THE SURPRISES BEGIN WHEN THE HONEYMOON ENDS… Where is her happily ever after? Selena Wayland’s first year of marriage is a disaster. Too much too fast is happening, threatening to interfere, instigate, and eradicate what was supposed to be a God-ordained union of love. Her parents “gifted” her a money pit of a home, igniting a family war. Her bougie and bitter mother-in-law, who can’t stand her, is a perfector of devious schemes and manipulation. And then there’s her husband, Evan. He is at a make-or-break moment in his budding law career, but the stress may be straining his sanity in unusual ways. Oh, Selena’s new boss? She’s Evan’s ex-fiancée – a small detail he’d somehow forgotten to mention – and whom had been his mother’s first choice for him.
And is a baby now on the way?
Ripped floorboards and scattered nails, deception, lies, and blackmail threaten the foundation of all Selena believes about her man, her marriage, her fight…and her faith. With her home and her heart both falling apart, will she even want to make it to year two?
Pray for a sister. The wedding is over. The honeymoon is done. Now, the marriage – the making of two into one – has begun.
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