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Check out these new Black Romance releases from October 14th-20th.
A Charming Proposition (Love’s Infusion Book 3) by Mya
He was the coffee shop CEO.
She was the dental hygienist.
Nicholas Bowers was the oldest brother of three. He has always been the protector of his siblings. He’s always been quiet and reserved. It took a long time for him to warm up and let people in.
Charm Adams was always a ray of sunshine. She always saw the best in people, which was why she ignored every red flag her boyfriend presented.
After unfortunate events, Charm stumbles into Bowers Brews, looking for something to ease her broken heart, where she crosses paths with Nicholas.
Nicholas is completely enamored by Charm’s beauty. He goes against everything he stands for when he sits at her table.
Broken hearts are mended, and souls are tied in this fast-paced romantic tale. Will Nicholas and Charm find their happily ever after, or will the secrets between them be too much to bear?
Fated Breed by Charity Shane’
When you’re a thriving assistant district attorney with a record that most can only dream of, success is not just expected but guaranteed. Keyshauna Drury is the blueprint that others copy, however the one thing she can’t seem to get right is her love life.
What Lobo Banes wants he gets. As the most desired Beta of his pack, he has everything he can dream possible until Keyshauna falls on his radar.
A hidden force is keeping these two at arms length but fate refuses to concede and neither will Lobo. The brilliant beauty is his and he dares anyone to deny what fate has promised him.
JUNE by K. Nicole
He did it…
…and now she has to prove it…
…not fall in love.
The Belle of Linley Cottage: A Small Town Opposites Attract Romance (The Love in Lillet Series Book 1) by J.J. Greenaway
Sometimes Love is a Sweet Surprise
Zach is determined to get out of Lillet, Maryland if it’s the last thing he does.
After being forced to move back home after graduating without a job, Zach Roberts just wants to spend the summer earning some money while trying to find a gig in New York City so he can get away from the quiet town where nothing seems to happen. But when his careful plans get shredded to bits, he needs to find something that will get his overbearing father off his back.
Enter Belle Thomas, the new girl in town who nags him with her overly optimistic presence, who happens to need an assistant to help with her online stationery shop. Zach has no desire to spend all that time with her or her furry companion, Appa, but he’s desperate and even after a less-than-stellar first impression, she’s willing to give him a chance.
But the more time they spend together packing orders, going on picnics, and roaming bookstores, the more Zach wants to stay in Lillet and be with Belle. But staying was never part of the plan and Zach has to wonder if this is just a summer fling or something real.
The Belle of Linley Cottage is a standalone new adult small-town romance in the Love in Lillet series. Each book follows a couple’s journey to love, and they will return in subsequent books. This book is intended for an 18+ audience.
Mister Artist (The Mister Series Book 12) by B. Love
Sometimes it’s not easy and instant, but all times, love is worth it.
After another failed relationship, Malorie returns home to Rose Valley Hills. Living with her brother, Malik, and his best friend Neko isn’t the best arrangement, but it’s free… and they make her feel safe. Both men are confused as to why Malorie’s relationships end so tragically, and Neko has the bright idea to take her on platonic dates to see what the problem could be. Malorie has her own problem—she’s always had the hots for her brother’s best friend.
Neko has always had a thing for Malorie, but she’s off-limits to her brother’s friends. Secret dating leads to a public display of love that not only cripples the siblings’ relationship but Neko’s friendship with Malik too.
As time passes, Malorie is stuck with the difficult choice of her blood or the man bound to her heart. Will her choice lead to her happily ever after and a healthy relationship with her brother, or the severing of her relationship with both men permanently?
Unleash Me by Elle Madearis
Lauren
Reflecting on my life, I felt trapped by the decision made by my parents. No one respected me—not even my soon-to-be husband. Too many people had control over my life, therefore I took control. Doing the unthinkable, I dropped everything and everyone, only keeping one piece of joy to myself: Gage. He has been my light, and when he asked to meet, I obliged after denying his request many times before. Our first meeting put my life into hyper-motion with no stop in sight.
Gage
Nothing about me was natural. I accepted my curse along with my gifts, but centuries of loneliness weren’t part of the deal. Thankfully, fate lent me a long-distance friend. When the opportunity arose to meet, I seized it, only to discover she was my answer. Finally, my mate emerged from the shadows, her presence propelling me towards my ultimate transformation.
The pieces were aligning until my enemies called, challenging my authority, and threatening my queen. There was only one suitable answer for stepping in my path: Death.
Fractured Identity by Torryn Santana
Jynx Mitchell wakes up without remembering who she is or how she got there. She’s told she’s married to a loving husband and has three beautiful children, but she feels no emotional connection to them or the life they say she once led. Haunted by a sense of displacement and a deep longing for answers, she goes on a journey of self-discovery that will unravel the carefully constructed facade of her life.
Shemar Bell, her neighbor, senses something is off and is determined to help her when they forge a friendship over morning coffee. What they find is shocking, making her wonder more about where she came from and how she came to be married to the man she sleeps next to every night. Dark secrets emerge, revealing a traumatic revelation.
In Fractured Identity, as Jynx fights to reclaim her memories and sense of self, she realizes the key to her identity may lie in the darkest corners of her mind.
The Wedding Season (A Love for all Seasons Book 7) by Tiye
Diamonds are forever…but is their love?
Intelligent, fierce, determined, and beautifully flawed, each Locke sister is headed to the altar. Or is she?
An overwhelmed Autumn has yet to set a date, much to the frustration of Quincy, who’s ready to tie down the only woman who owns his heart even if Autumn doesn’t quite believe it.
Juggling motherhood, grad school, and loving a traditional man like Chad, Winter struggles to find herself before she loses herself. But what does that mean for the couple who seems to have it all?
Spring never imagined loving a man as deeply as she loves Miles. She wants to give him whatever he desires, except she may never be able to give him what he truly wants—his own child.
After promising her cowboy, Maverick, that she won’t ever keep another secret from him, Summer may be holding on to her biggest secret. Will their relationship last once the truth is revealed?
Each couple has to decide once and for all if they have what it takes to withstand any storm on their way to happily ever after.
**This is the final story in the A Love for All Seasons Series. Although you can read it as a standalone, it is best enjoyed after reading the previous stories.**
Friends & Lovers by Parker Jones
Madison and Liam are lifelong friends that grew up in Queens, NY. Liam knew as a junior in high school that Madison was no longer just the girl next door. Now as two successful adults, they will need to decide if they will pursue their love or keep their friendship platonic. With the help of the people closest to them, Madison and Liam are encouraged to pursue the feelings they have expressed for each other since their teenage years. Will Liam finally be able to convince Madison that their love is the realest? Or will Madison continue her search for something that has been right in front of her all along?
Betting On Wilde Aces by Morgan Rose
“Whether it’s diamonds, gold, or cash, there’s too much money in this world to ever be broke. But no matter what, take it all.”
Wilde Rivers was trained to stick to the plan, no matter what,during a heist, which had never been a problem until Asa Charles became the job.
Now Wilde is ready to forget everything she knew and run from the man who wasn’t supposed to be here.
Asa knew Wilde was his one, no matter how hard she tried to fight it.
But no love story is perfect and Asa was ready to prove to Wilde that sometimes the plans change when the love is rare.
In His Shoes: Whiteboard Christmas by Amari Fumari
In His Shoes: Whiteboard Christmas (Book 3) takes Ava and Malik’s fiery love story to new, thrilling heights! Snowed in together during the holidays in a cozy little cabin, their past comes roaring back. Malik—the ex who left her after their over-the-top, love’s forever wedding for his high school sweetheart and surprise son—is suddenly right in front of her again. The sparks fly under the mistletoe, but can they really survive the storm outside and the storm brewing between them?
This steamy, adventure-packed holiday office romance, filled with explosive twists celebrates Black love! Trapped together in the cabin, family secrets unravel, and a kidnapping throws them into a whirlwind of danger. And just when Ava thought things couldn’t get more complicated, an unexpected night of body-swapping leaves her in a place she never imagined. Add in a mysterious, handsome billionaire, and the stakes just keep rising. The romance heats up between Ava and Malik as fast as the fire in the cabin, but will their complicated history burn it all down? Or will Christmas magic give them a second chance at love?
For fans of Christmas romance with second chances, snowed-in cabin love, and steamy adventure, this book is a holiday must-read! With gender-bending twists, passionate tension, and heart-racing suspense, Ava and Malik’s reunion will leave you breathless and begging for more. This is the Christmas romance that delivers the ultimate mix of love, drama, and holiday magic!
Capri 1.5 (Season Three: Delgato Family: Capri) by Jahquel J.
A year away helped me realize that Delgato power doesn’t just apply for the males in our family. Being away, showed me that the same power cruised through my blood. That same power helped me remember who I am.
I am Capri Delgato… Baby Doll.
A lawyer by day, and the hood’s princess by night.
The one that will ride for her family.
Ms. Delgato, who will make sure her brother never returns to prison because I know the ins and outs of the legal system. With my niece-in-law, we gonna show ‘em that the Delgatos don’t just run the streets… we’re in their offices, courtrooms, and hacking into their computers. The Delgatos are untouchable.
This ain’t no second chance love, babies… Like I ride for my family, I deserve a man that’s gonna pull up for me… ride for me. *kisses two fingers. *
buckle up.
Case of the Hex: Maidenhair Coven Number Two by Simone Sims
What do you do when ghosts of the past become problems of the present? Andie Leprevost is scrambling for the answer when one time hookup and prominent music journalist, Kaz Henderson, comes to her ancestral home turned bed and breakfast to stay for a month. Though their chemistry is hot as ever, Andie is not the same self destructive person she was three years ago, and is determined to prove it to not only her older sister, but also herself. But when she learns her and the mysterious writer she once romanced have more in common than she thought, how will she able to resist?
When Kaz Henderson told his agent he was retreating to a small island off of the coast of Texas, his excuse of needing isolation was only half of the story. The case he’s been chasing down for his latest book led him to the doorstep of the one woman he could never quite forget. As he delves deeper into the history of the infamous Leprevost family, he finds that history just might be repeating itself.
Love, Like What? (Love Secrets Series Book 3) by T.S. Martin
Demitri Cain knew what he wanted and thought it wasn’t Melanie. He hated her.
Melanie Sutton knew what she wanted and thought it wasn’t Demitri. She hated him.
How did we get here?
Secrets, Secrets got us here.
Note: Love, Like What? Is book three in the Love Secrets Series. Love, Like That book one and Love, Like This book two must be read before enjoying the last book in this series.
Love Me Forever: A workplace romance by Kat Kelley
Cree is literally exhausted from juggling two businesses, she’s making sloppy mistakes that could cause her to lose a lot of money. She needs downtime quickly, but she’s in the middle of a renovation with no signs of a break in sight. Ian’s not ready to return to his traditional line of work, so when he sees an opening for a construction worker, he jumps at the chance. The only problem is, it comes with a damsel in distress and he’s determined not to get involved with another woman. But as time goes by the two of them develop a friendship that is destined to leave them wanting more. Will Ian let his bad vibes about love reign supreme or will Cree’s witty and unique personality win his heart? Follow Cree and Ian as they embark down a slippery road of friendship that may lead to a love only God himself could arrange.
10:17: Key to My Heart by Brittany Cherrell
Have you ever met a man that captured your heart on the same day, at the same time? Down the exact hour, exact minute, and the very second, over and over again?
Kherish Koture blindly opens up her heart, unaware of the struggle that comes with unconditional love.
Kazz Kanon was easily the man any woman would die for, but with the weight of the world on his shoulders, will he fall short?
As the duo dig deep into their past and present, their future together may be forever tarnished. But what do you do when, despite how hard you try, you just can’t let go?
You Can’t Pray Scared: Second Chance Christian Contemporary Romance (The Sunday Service Book 2) by Danyelle Scroggins
New Year’s has come and gone, but I’m finally ready to break the chains that had me bound and afraid.
I’ve spent too long weighed down by my past, dragging it into every new season, turning fresh starts into the same old story. But this time, I’m done. No more carrying the things that have been holding me back.
It’s time to step out of the shadows, reclaim my power, and let go of what was never mine to hold. These chains? They’re coming off for good.
Then comes Greg Jackson Jr., awakening my body first, then stroking my ego. This man reminds me that I’m still a woman—still capable of love and desire.
Every woman knows it sometimes takes a new craving to let go of a familiar taste.
But before I can ask God about this new path I’m on, I have to accept one truth: You Can’t Pray Scared.
Faded Memories of Love by Ni’ssan
Sunny Smith the baby of the Smith family, a ball of sunshine to everyone around her. Still dealing with the fall out of her longtime boyfriend Hassan’s death. Losing herself in the chaos of a mess that Hassan left behind, she struggles to return to the woman she once knew.
Paisley Smith the elusive Smith sister that isolates herself after years of misjudgment from her family. Ready to free herself from her past bondage she finds her inner voice, ready to stand on her own two feet.
When these two sisters run into cousins Pharaoh and Cairo it’s not love at first sight. Pharaoh the oldest is an alpha male that doesn’t deal well with disrespect. Crossing paths with Sunny leaves him with a bad taste in his mouth.
Cairo the calm cousin isn’t available for love. Stuck on the woman that has his heart. He only offers one night stands. What’s he to do when he crosses paths with Paisley and she has him breaking all his rules.
Dark Moon: African American Paranormal Romance by Melody Lynch
Trapped Between Betrayal and a Wolf’s Desire.
It was supposed to be a nice night at the office charity event—until I spot my fiancé standing too close to the woman he cheated with. In an instant, everything spirals out of control. What began as a celebration ends in flames, and amidst the chaos, a massive wolf appears.
The real shock comes when the beast shifts into a man and carries me off into the dark woods. Now, I’m stuck with a handsome stranger who insists I belong to a world I never knew existed.
Find out how it all plays out in this short story.
Midnight Grooves by Sula Sullivan
Sharice is a makeup artist witch whose glamour spells have been fizzling out—along with her career. After her cosmetic line flops and her clients disappear, she decides it’s time for a little magical intervention. Cue Mama Free’s, her go-to soul food spot that serves up more than just mouthwatering dishes—it promises to deliver manifestation magic. But when her order goes to the wrong address and lands in the hands of her annoyingly perfect neighbor Otis, Sharice finds herself in an unexpected situation. Between Otis’s charming grin and the spellbinding aromas of cornbread and candied yams, Shanice starts to wonder if the food is working its magic… or if there’s a different kind of enchantment brewing right across the hall.
Billionaire Book Boyfriend: Book Boyfriend Dating Agency by Shani Greene-Dowdell
A steamy short story of love, longing, and unbridled desire.
Drake King is too busy building his empire to read stupid books like Flirty Dirty Secrets, but everywhere he looks someone is reading this book. They’re even talking about it on the major news channels. He’s baffled to see that even his prudish maid has a copy. When she leaves it at his home, he starts reading it to humor himself. Ten hours later, he’s blown away by how many emotions he has felt.
One of Emily Jameson’s pen names has finally had a number one hit. She is in such disbelief of the success of Flirty Dirty Secrets that she logs on every day to read reader responses and notable review sites. No one knows who she is, and due to the nature of her day job, she prefers to keep it that way. Looking for someone to share her achievements with, she finds herself on a dating site ready to risk it all.
When Emily accepts the invitation to go out with the very handsome and uber successful Drake King, she never expected to see her book in his back seat. All kinds of ideas go through Emily’s mind—namely, how the line between reality and fiction could blur with just one night with the billionaire.
Burden of Honesty: An Enemies to Lovers Small Town Romance (Rosa Oaks Book 4) by Teralyn Mitchell
Whoever said honesty is the best policy is a dirty liar…
Aly Saucer lost her best friend eight years ago. How, you ask? By being honest. She told him not to get married, and he told her to get lost. So, when he comes back to their small town, she has no interest in reconciling with the sexy jerk. Too bad he has other ideas…
Rafael Myers has a few regrets—especially where romance is concerned. But letting Aly go was the biggest mistake of his life. Good thing he has no intention of letting it happen again. Now, all he has to do is convince her to give him a second chance. And to stop hating him…
With years of hurt and a ton of unresolved chemistry between them, can Aly and Rafael find the courage to take a shot at happily ever after? Or will the burden of honesty once again destroy them?
Burden of Honesty, book four in the Rosa Oaks series, is a spicy, funny, lightly angsty friends/neighbors to lovers, found family contemporary romance! Each book in the Rosa Oaks series can be read as a standalone, but for the best reading experience, read each book in order. Download today!
Every Day is Christmas by Pat Simmons
A Christmas ornament, an ailing grandmother, and a match-making sister are all ingredients for a holiday romance.
Landon Michaels is on a mission to fulfill this grandmother’s request for a one-of-a-kind Black angel ornament. With dementia setting in, this might be the last Christmas she remembers.
Gina Christmas is the gatekeeper of unique handcrafted ornaments. It’s tax season, and the accountant is too busy crunching numbers to track down an ornament, especially since the holiday is months away.
When Granny Lonna wants something, Landon, her favorite and only grandson, is determined to make it happen. But what she really wants for Christmas is for Landon to find the perfect love.
Every Day is Christmas is not an ordinary charity. The Christmas family founded it to inspire young minds in art.
The children’s handcrafted items are to be auctioned off at the annual Christmas in July benefit.
Last Christmas Crush (The Fortemani Family Book 3) by Mia Heintzelman
A beautiful hopeless romantic and her ex’s guarded best friend return home for the holidays and back into each other’s lives in this festive, bighearted, forbidden romance about letting go and letting fate.
Chiara Fortemani is home for the holidays—technically, her family’s tiny villa—where she’ll explore post-breakup digs and grow their vineyard’s brand during Napa’s annual Christmas food and wine festival. But as she interviews local wood craftsmen to curate custom gifts, she’s shocked to run into Jameson West… her ex’s best friend.
Jameson has loved Chiara since he carved her a birdhouse in woodshop. She’s everything he ever wanted: beautiful, funny, loyal… but thanks to the bro code, off-limits. Now a rising investment banking star, Jameson’s in town temporarily to help the family business tackle seasonal contracts. West Woodworks has been making Fortemani casks for ages, so the job will be easy. It’s the unexpected reunion with newly single Chiara that has him on shaky ground.
As they design together, days in the lumberyard and nights on steamy calls create magic. When Jameson confesses his feelings, Chiara is amazed by this sweet, attentive man who always should’ve been her first choice. But Jameson is still her ex’s best friend. Is uprooting her life for a man again a huge mistake…or a Christmas miracle?
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