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Check out these new Black Romance releases from September 29th-October 5th.
I Knew It Was You by Chassilyn
DeShae “Shae” Wise is going through the motions of life. She works as an emergency department nurse, takes care of her son, and navigates the dysfunction between her and her son’s father. She thought it was enough until her cycle was turned upside down when she entered a treatment room one night and encountered a patient who stirred feelings in her that she hadn’t experienced in a long time.
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Noah Simmons is open to whatever happens with the cute nurse caring for him. She is accomplished and independent—qualities that appeal to him after the recent turn he’s taken in life. However, he can’t help but wonder if she is too good for him, considering his humble beginnings, shady past, and the unconventional dynamics between him and the mothers of his children.
And let’s not forget—her brother is his boss.
Search My Soul (Taylor Family Saga Book 3) by Kami
As the leader of the Taylor Gang, Soul Taylor’s only concerns are his family, his money, and eliminating anyone who threatens his way of life. Love was never on the table for him, but life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. A one-night stand with a beautiful “stranger” turns into a love story that he never saw coming. She shows how intoxicating love can be when you lay it all on the line and allow someone to know the real you. Everything seemed to be coming together for him, until the answers to a recent robbery led him to an unexpected place.
When Neeya Carter meets Soul Taylor, his love is everything she never thought was possible. Coming from a loveless family, Neeya finds it hard to trust that it’s safe to let her guard down, but the smooth-talking menace leaves her no choice. Neeya knows all too well how a dysfunctional family can be, but when her father makes a deadly gamble with the wrong people, she’s left scrambling to find a way to save the ones she loves. Desperate for money, she takes on an “easy lick” that proves to be far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Guilt and fear have her looking over her shoulders, but what she doesn’t realize is that the person she’s running from is right in front of her face.
Uncovered secrets threaten to crumble the very foundation Soul and Neeya have worked so hard to build, and when tragedy strikes, the two of them find themselves picking up the pieces of their broken hearts. When it comes to love, there are no rules and no blueprint. You may not always get it right the first time or even the second, but when it’s real, it’s powerful enough to rebuild in even the darkest of places. Will Soul and Neeya’s love be able to withstand the test of time, or will the damage from their past become too much to repair?
Remedy: Love In Scrubs by Shay Davis
Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Aries Yerba, knows he’s smart, talented, and one of the best orthopedic surgeons not only at St. Ambrose, but in the county. So, when his abilities are questioned in the form of a medical malpractice lawsuit, anger and frustration looms as he is forced to shift his focus from his regular routine, to defending his name. Things may have come at Dr. Yerba fast, and out of the blue, but he knows he’s the best, and refuses to be broken.
Attorney, Skylar Wise, doesn’t particularly care for Dr. Yerba, but her job is to defend malpractice claims to the best of her abilities. And while Dr. Yerba is cocky and self centered, she trusts her research; research that states Dr. Yerba has a perfect record. So, Skylar is more than ready to stand her ground against an ambulance chasing attorney, who’s looking for a quick pay day.
A remedy should be simple for these two, but the late nights and long weekends they share ignites a flame that blurs lines, and a steamy connection is instantly made. While the medical malpractice suit started out as their main focus, Aries and Skylar soon realizes they are also the remedy to one another’s closed-off hearts as well.
Raising Love: A Friends-to-Lovers Romance by Brookelyn Mosley
When Ivy Pressman and Leo Vanguard, two career-driven friends who couldn’t be more different, suddenly become guardians to a baby, their lives are turned upside down. Navigating sleepless nights and the baby’s milestones, they begin to uncover feelings for each other they had always denied.
As a sports journalist and a professional basketball player, Ivy and Leo are at the height of their careers and fear that a romantic relationship could complicate their new responsibilities. With their friendship at stake and a baby depending on them, they face a critical choice.
Will they take a risk and transform their deep-rooted friendship into something more, or will their fears prevent them from embracing a potential love that could anchor their new family?
Cause When You Love Someone: A Bodyguard Romance by Tucora Monique
“Lights. Cameras. Fades.”
On the outside, Clarke Rose is a material girl living off the fame she earned as a reality television star. Under the surface, the retired jazz dancer lives bound to a castle she pays for and a prince she doesn’t want. An injury and idle time stole her passion for the arts, and afterward, Clarke used every facade her mom taught her to maintain notoriety. But when the reckless star sneaks underground and gets her jewelry stolen, it carves out an avenue for the fast talker to land in private spaces with a man who can strip her bare.
“Dollars aren’t the only thing that gives a man sense.”
Born a project baby, Ishmael Harden always placed his next meal and his next hustle in the same category. As an elder brother, he prides himself on taking care of his sister, and in the eyes of the Sons of Eshu, Ish is the most thorough. His reputation precedes him and affords the quick-witted protector the opportunity to make six figures in a short time. As good as it sounds, Ishmael knows stepping into contrived spaces could turn him into a protector or prey.
People often say, ‘What’s understood doesn’t have to be explained,’ but does the same apply when the streets are talking, rumors are rolling, and everyone is begging to know why?
Snatching Jackie: A Paranormal Romance (Wintermoon Shorts Book 5) by Tessa Stone
When fate snatches you up, resistance is futile—especially when your mate is a possessive bear shifter.
Jabari
After centuries of waiting, I’ve resigned myself to being the lone unmated bear shifter in Frost Clan. When my temper lands me a job on the Wintermoon Cruise ship, I never expect to catch the scent that changes everything—honey-sweet and intoxicating. One look at curvy, confident Jackie Murphy, and my bear knows: she’s ours. But claiming a human mate isn’t simple, especially when danger threatens. When Jackie gets hurt, my protective instincts take over, consequences be damned. I’ll risk everything—even sinking a ship—to keep what’s mine.
Jackie
I boarded the Wintermoon Cruise seeking escape from my failing boutique, not a seven-foot bear shifter declaring I’m his fated mate. Suddenly I’m whisked away to Wintermoon territory, where supernaturals roam free and bear shifters are possessive as hell. Jabari is infuriatingly sweet, proudly messy, and impossibly devoted—everything I never knew I needed. As I adjust to clan life and Jabari’s hovering presence, I find myself torn between the independence I’ve always cherished and the belonging I’ve always craved. But when Jabari risks everything to build me the business of my dreams, I discover that being snatched might be the best thing that ever happened to me.
Legend’s Legacy by Egypt Cynaé
One night wasn’t supposed to make her crave forever.
After catching her man cheating—again—Legacy Reese is ready to break every rule. When she meets the perfect stranger while seeking revenge and fulfilling a bet, she vows that he will be her perfect distraction for one night only. But Legacy soon learns that fate has a naughty sense of humor when Legend Waters shows up in her new office building—and he refuses to be ignored.
Burned by a cruel divorce and an unforgettable loss, Legend Waters isn’t looking for love. But when trouble stumbles her way into a bar looking like the perfect setup for a sexy takedown, he can’t refuse her offer of one night. When Legacy stumbles into his path—again—he’s hooked. And no matter how much he denies it, she’s not only everything that he wants, but she’s exactly what he needs.
When their chemistry boils over and emotions cut deep, the lines of passion and promises begin to blur.
Sugar Baby by B. Love
Her mother named her Sugar Baby James because of the strong sweet tooth she had while pregnant. Sugar Baby inherited her mother’s sweet tooth, and along with it, a desire for her own bakery. Unfortunately, she’s not in the right environment for her dream to come to fruition . . . until she meets the living urban legend Cassius Clay Williams.
Named after the boxing great, Cassius AKA Cash is a punisher. He’s feared, revered, and unparalleled. Watching his mother struggle financially after his father died sent him into the streets and manhood far earlier than it should have. That lifestyle hardened him, and there was nothing soft about Cash . . . until he met Sugar Baby.
When Sugar Baby’s cousin gets into trouble and takes something that belongs to Cash, she’s determined to do whatever it takes to save his life. What she wasn’t expecting was for both her heart and life to be put on the line in the process.
On A Bed of Roses: When We Were Flowers 4 by Harleigh Rae
Rosaleigh Drury, the youngest of the Drury siblings, grew up worlds apart from her family’s idyllic life under the willow tree. Her childhood was shaped by the gritty streets of The Junction, where survival meant hardening her heart and trusting no one but herself. With a career that’s skyrocketing beyond her wildest dreams, Rosaleigh faces a new challenge—letting love in.
Titan “Tekk” King knows what it means to fight—both in life and in the ring. From running the streets in his youth to finding discipline in the Navy, his path has been anything but easy. Now the owner of a thriving security company and an underground MMA fighter, Tekk’s life balances grit and ambition but leaves no room for love.
When Tekk storms into Rosaleigh’s life, he doesn’t just claim her heart—he challenges her to feel, fight, and trust in ways she never imagined for something she never had time to want. Though their journey is anything but easy, the promise of forever might just be worth the scars they leave on each other’s souls.
Candid Moments by Charity Shane’
Jamila Payne is creative, feisty, and unwilling to be anyone’s number two.
Denim Morris is methodical, charming, and looking to build with a special woman.
A class reunion, a blizzard, and a shared unfortunate situation draws Jamila and Demin together but an undeniable attraction prevents them from pulling away.
The Glistening: A Group Project by Aria Daze
POV: You’re the only single person in your friend group, and you hate it.
Ever since the blur of summer, Maia has been thinking about something more. She answered the call of the streets after a failed engagement, and while being a vigilante was fun, it’s not her long term goal. She’s looking for slow mornings, steady laughter, and strong foundations.
Enter Ermias and Lucianna:
They’ve been searching far and wide for their missing piece with no luck. Their taste in women varies greatly, and no one has fit the bill yet.
Until Ermias bumps until Maia one autumn morning. They’re falling fast, and while Maia seems like she could be the one, there’s more dubious powers at work here than just a chance hallway meeting.
What happens when divine intervention and sheer dumb luck team up to bring people together? Magic, mayhem, and midnight kisses. After all, all good girls deserve a good girl.
5 Dates: a novella by Alexandria House
A reluctant night out leads to an unexpected connection.
He’s enamored.
She’s apprehensive.
Can five dates open her mind and heart to the possibility of…him?
5 Dates is a stand-alone novella.
When Love Returned (Cypress Bluff Saga Book 1) by Queen Rae
Devereux never planned on coming back to Cypress Bluff, but life has a way of pulling you home when you least expect it. She’s determined to rebuild her life with her daughter, honor her father’s legacy and protect her heart—especially from the man who once shattered it.
Sylas thought he had buried the past, but when Devereux walks back into town, the feelings he tried to forget rise to the surface. Their history is complicated, their scars run deep, and neither is ready for what seeing each other again will stir up.
In a place where memories linger on every corner, old wounds collide with undeniable passion. The love they shared never truly died, but forgiveness and trust don’t come easy.
Now Devereux and Sylas must face the hardest question of all: when love returns, will they be brave enough to claim it… or let it slip away again?
Teach Me by Jasmine Nicole
When the school year starts, Ashlee Hayden is assigned to mentor Tyler Silas, the new teacher, sparking a program that could help her colleagues and supervisor. Ashlee, wanting to make a mark on the school that thrived because of the legacy left by her grandmother, manages her various responsibilities as a leader and a single mother. But when her home life starts to change and her professional relationships start to blur as she starts to develop a intimacy with her mentee, she is forced to embark on a lesson of learning to let go of the control she had placed on the parameters of her life in order to live a fulfilling life.
Tyler Silas, a former medical student carving his own way away from his father’s influence, has a fresh start as the new teacher at Midwest Academy. After the disappointment he’s felt from his failed medical career fades, and he begins to develop feelings for his mentor, Ashlee, he scrambles to support his family as tragic changes threaten to reveal the jaded perspective he has of his familial relationships. He soon learns to understand that the most important thing is keeping the bonds that have supported him.
They both teach, but can they learn?
Only a Gemini Will Do by K.L. Hall
Three months ago, Kareem Dorsey was supposed to be nothing more than a distant memory.
Just the handsome stranger who put me through the mattress in the middle of a hurricane.
The career criminal who made me laugh almost as hard as he made me c*m.
NOT the father of my unborn baby.
But fate doesn’t care about the safeguards we put around our hearts or the lines we drew in the sand.
It only cares about the here and now.
And right now? He’s everything I’m not supposed to want in a man—impulsive, too charming for his own good, dangerous, and not to mention a Gemini.
And when he finds out about the baby he put inside me? All bets are off. At least for him.
Will he be able to convince me to take a chance on love for the sake of our unborn child, or will the mistakes of his past keep us apart forever?
Fake It till Forever: A Fake Dating Romance by J. Nichole
ake love was the plan. Real feelings were the plot twist.
When Amara Baptiste invites her brother’s best friend on a sun-soaked getaway to Jamaica for a couple’s trip, it’s supposed to be a cover-up. Her ex was invited, and showing up solo isn’t an option. Enter Nasir Reed—charming, low-key, and off-limits. Pretending to be her boyfriend should have been easy. But sharing a bed, stolen glances, and unexpected laughter under Caribbean skies? Nothing about that felt fake.
Back home, secrets unravel, families question, and her tight-knit crew starts asking hard questions. But one thing’s clear—this game of pretend may have turned into the realest thing either of them’s ever felt.
Perfect for fans of The Wedding Date and The Unhoneymooners, “Fake it Till Forever” is a fake dating, brother’s best friend romance bursting with tropical heat, emotional depth, and a love story that defies the rules.
Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Natisha Raynor
Life for Rainah is fine until she’s ten years old and everything changes. Rainah loses her father, and she almost loses her mother. Even though her mother is still alive, she’s not the mother that Rainah knows and loves, and her grandmother Ida Mae takes her in to raise. That tragic night leaves Rainah with life altering trauma, and it changes the way she looks at certain things. As an adult Rainah’s desire is to become a lawyer, and one thing she’s never wanted to be was a hustler’s girl. Rainah loathes drug dealers and vows to never date one.
Jeovanni Bendetti, and his twin brother were raised by their grandmother and never knew either one of their parents. Of course, Jeovanni and his brother had questions but they never got any answers. Until one day, their mother knocks on the door and literally walks back into her son’s lives. Skeletons begin to fall out of the closet, propositions are made, and Jeovanni has choices to make.
Locked In by Kandis
Dru Pryor was born into privilege, but the streets became his truth. Power, money, and influence could never quiet the chaos within him or erase the pain of a mother’s absence. Just when he thinks he’s found love, betrayal cuts deep, forcing him to question everyone and everything around him.
A’Mashay Jackson has spent her life playing a role she never asked for. Sent away and shaped into perfection, she returns home only to find herself caught in her mother’s political games. When an unexpected proposal is placed before her, walking away could cost her everything she’s been promised.
What begins as a calculated move between powerful families quickly becomes something neither Dru nor Shay anticipated. Bound by duty but drawn by an undeniable connection, they find themselves unlocking parts of each other they never knew existed. Together, they must face buried secrets, painful pasts, and the possibility that love can rise from the most unexpected places.
In a world built on power and appearances, two broken souls will learn that some bonds are impossible to break.
Shooting for his Heart by Tatum James
For the past year, Evonne “Vonnie” Ross has been living with the man she thought she would spend the rest of her life with. As she likes to tell her friends, he checks all of her boxes. Her man is handsome, successful, and takes pride in being a provider. When Vonnie’s skilled hand at makeup gains her the opportunity to work on a movie set, her relationship starts to falter. William doesn’t want Vonnie working at all, let alone leaving town to work on a movie set. Once she’s given an ultimatum, Vonnie finds out just how fragile her relationship with William actually is.
Marshawn Sheppard, a renowned horror movie director, is tasked with the challenge of shooting a dystopian fantasy film. Never one to back down from a challenge, Marshawn agrees to make the move. Unbeknownst to him, the real challenge will come in the form of a beautiful makeup and wardrobe designer with red hair. Vonnie’s infectious laughter and sparkling personality intrigues and captivates Marshawn from the start. Everyone knowns Marshawn doesn’t mix business and pleasure. For Vonnie, he just might make an exception.
Treason’s Temptation by Kaylyn
Treason Westbrook is the future of Madison Pointe—but not without a woman the city can trust. Navie Dixon has secrets and survival. When she refuses to play his girlfriend, he removes her options. Now, caught in a fake relationship with real consequences, the line between politics and passion are blurred and dangerous.
Navie and Treason must decide if a foundation born out of lies and leverage can hold the weight of trust? Because somewhere between staged kisses and stolen glances, pretending starts to feel a lot like the truth.
My Boss’s Husband by Denise Essex
Dominique hates her boss. She secretly wishes the woman would either get laid or go missing. She’s stuck with her gig, because she has finally settled into her dream home—A tiny cottage tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The problem is her new alarm system is touchy. Cortez is her favorite dispatcher. His captivating voice is what her late-night dreams are made of.
Cortez is miserable with his life circumstances. For years, he’s threatened to step out on his own but hasn’t had much motivation until his newfound “friendship” with the alluring caller who still hasn’t figured out how to operate the system he designed. He was forthcoming about his status being complicated, but he’s holding back exactly why that is. If he takes the leap and leaves his wife, it could make both of their lives a living hell.
Mahogany: Book Two (Soul Ties 5) by Miss Candice
Mahogany is caught off guard when a blast from the past steps back into her life. Not only as the mysterious ‘Armani Suit’, but as Crescent Carter, her new client. The connection is instant, undeniable, and every bit as consuming as it was the first time. Crescent feels it too, their chemistry pulsing beneath every word and every glance. But the morals they share hold them back, keeping business and desire in a fragile balance. For Mahogany, whose marriage still binds her, crossing that line could shatter the life she’s been fighting to hold together.
Meanwhile, Duke is desperate to keep his family intact. For the first time in years, things with Mahogany are steady, and he’s determined to protect that fragile peace. But shadows have a way of creeping in—and Diary is the secret he can’t outrun. The truth waits, threatening to dismantle everything he’s worked so hard to keep hidden.
As passion and temptation build, Mahogany and Crescent must decide how much longer they can resist what they feel. Will loyalty and morality prevail? Or will the pull between them prove stronger than the promises that bind her? How will Duke balance his life and his secret? Will it all work out in his favor? Or will the truth unravel in a way that destroys everything he’s worked hard at keeping together?
Heart of a Savage by Rosé Dior
I didn’t want to love anyone.
Love made you vulnerable, dumb, confused.
The savage in me could never allow a man to rule my world. I was the ruler, the queen, the one who people feared with just the whisper of my name. I controlled the tempo when it came to the opposite sex, and that included the good d**k CEO that I loathed entirely. He stepped foot inside my queendom and tried to be the king by my side.
I prided myself on being the boss—the one in control. However, this one man came into my world and stripped me of my armor. Rocked my world and got to me before I could even blink.
But what happens next only proved that he should have never bullied his way into my world. He should have run the other way. Now, he was at my mercy… and I wasn’t extending any grace.
Orchid: A Psychological Novella by Keira N. James
A gifted botanical artist with southern charm and a complicated past, Orchid Blackthorn finds a chilling sense of purpose when a violent encounter pulls her into the world of bloodshed: using her mastery of toxic plants to turn vengeance into an art form.
Her precision kept her safe—until Exodus Rowan appears. A man who unsettles her discipline with questions she can’t ignore and emotions she can’t afford to feel.
He’s charming, mysterious, and inviting, but what Orchid doesn’t know is behind his watchful eyes lies a secret: Exodus isn’t just drawn to her darkness… he’s hunting it.
As desire tangles with deception, Orchid and Exodus are locked in a dangerous game of predator and prey. The question is, when the final seed is planted, who will survive the harvest?
Falling for Mr. Forever: An African American Romance by Ja’Nese Dixon
I came here to finish a deal, not rip my heart and hand it over to my boss…
Kellan Stanley was supposed to be just another client.
He isn’t.
He’s brilliant. Cold. Unyielding.
An aerospace visionary.
A man who owns every room he steps into—
and makes my pulse stumble with a single look.
Our chemistry simmers beneath the surface of scandal.
And even when I should stop… I don’t.
We push. We pull.
We pretend.
Until glances burn into touches,
and the rules blur into twisted sheets.
Then my ex threatens to unravel everything.
And Kellan? He proposes an arrangement.
Keep us hidden.
Keep us safe.
Until the audit is over.
But the danger isn’t out there.
It’s in here.
In what we’ve become.
Because secrecy was supposed to protect me.
Instead, it gave him the power to claim me.
She Gets Witch She Wants by Ciara Hall
Chyna is a 23-year-old witch who’s determined to leave her small-town life behind and make it big in Los Angeles. By day, she’s a paralegal, but by night, she uses magic to manipulate her circumstances and secure her dream lifestyle. With her sights set on Chicago Moon, a rich basketball player, she casts a love spell to make him fund her dream hair salon. Along the way, Chyna faces challenges with an overbearing mother, an annoying coworker, and the inevitable fallout from using magic to control others. As her spells spiral out of control and her past resurfaces, Chyna must decide whether to change her ways or risk losing everything.
Things We Don’t Say : Four Women, One Bond, Too Many Secrets by Geli B.
Things We Don’t Say
Four Women. One Bond. Too Many Secrets.
From the outside, they’re inseparable.
Inside? They’re falling apart.
Shareese is the wild one—bold, brash, and fiercely loyal. But while holding down a man behind bars, she’s hiding a pregnancy by the one man who makes her question everything.
Taylor is the strong one—an ambitious lawyer by day, secret stripper by night. She’s built a life with a high-profile husband, but one truth could unravel it all: a past she’s never spoken about… and a pregnancy she never thought was possible.
Jakki is the perfect one—married, successful, and polished. But perfection is just her mask. Because the man she truly loves is her best friend’s husband… and that love is dangerous.
Amber is the sweet one—the baby of the crew, married with two kids and a thriving candle business. But she’s living a lie: the children she loves more than life aren’t her husband’s… they’re Jakki’s husband’s.
When secrets start slipping and truths come crashing down, the bond between these four women is tested in ways they never imagined. Friendships blur. Loyalties are questioned. And the things they don’t say threaten to destroy everything they’ve built.
Packed with scandal, heart, and sisterhood, The Things We Don’t Say is an unforgettable novel about love, betrayal, and the price of silence.
Kiss Me at Midnight by B.B. Marlowe
Halloween-lover, Wynona Stratton, never really believed in curses, soulmates, or dangerously seductive vampires that could materialize from her bedroom shadows.
But, when she kisses the cold lips of the statue at the abandoned Marquis Estate, she awakened something ancient.
Elias Marquise has been sealed away for nearly two centuries, forced to forget his one true love, and left to rot in regret. Now unbound, he remembers everything: the love, the lust, the peace… and the cold feet that cost him his eternity.
With only seven nights until the binding is complete, or forgotten forever, Elias must convince Wynonna to remember the life they once shared. Or the one he thought they did.
As their tether tightens, past and present begins to blur. Feeding nights, binding rituals, and gothic devotion threaten to consume them both. Is Wynona falling for the man he is now, or the fantasy he’s been clinging to?
If she gives in, she could lose everything.
If he resists, he will lose her. Again.
Kiss Me at Midnight is a standalone novella for fans of possessive vampires, reincarnated lovers, and poetic smut that worships the heroine. This story is a quick, addictive Halloween read drenched in shadow, spice, and Southern Gothic seduction.
Against the Wind (Lagos Plastic Surgeons Book 4) by Amaka Azie
Devastated by her best friend’s fatal complications from a butt lift procedure, Uju Emordi is now on a mission. Her first target in the campaign to shut down all cosmetic surgery centres? Blossom Health, the country’s largest. And her first problem? The plastic surgeon dedicated to stopping her.
Can she prevent the captivating Dr Njokwu, with his enigmatic charm, from throwing a monkey wrench into her plans? Or will she fall under his spell?
Blossom Health’s newest partner, tasked with neutralising the podcaster stoking protests against his profession, has struck out scheduling a meeting with the obviously unhinged woman. Then, to his surprise, she struts into his office requesting a consultation.
Can David Njokwu leverage this golden opportunity and convince her plastic surgeons aren’t the enemy? Or will he be blinded by her beauty and charisma and lose sight of his goal?
Reserved for a Happily Ever After by J. Nichole
Nora Jones has terrible luck with dating—and an even worse track record balancing work and romance. As a dedicated, easy-going professional, she’s content with her life… mostly. But when she lands a reservation at the infamous Table 52, the city’s most talked-about matchmaking experiment, she figures one dinner couldn’t hurt.
Omari Green is fresh off a breakup and in no mood for romance. The only reason he even had a Table 52 reservation was because of his ex—who, as of today, is officially out of his life. But when his sister intervenes the reservation isn’t canceled. After all, fate might have something delicious in store.
Table 52 should be like a blind date, but Nora and Omari already know each other—he’s her boss. What starts as an awkward business-meets-pleasure dinner quickly turns into a whirlwind of witty banter, undeniable chemistry, and one very nosy restaurant hostess rooting for their happily ever after. But with office power dynamics, Omari’s meddling sister, and a bitter ex determined to stir up trouble, will their unexpected connection survive outside the glow of Table 52?
A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about love, timing, and taking chances—even when the reservation doesn’t go as planned.
Beneath the Harvest Moon: A Small Town Romance (Beneath the Carolina Stars Book 1) by L.B. Gaines
Sade Morgan’s world is built on soil, sacrifice, and the unwavering love she has for her son, Eli. As the owner of a beloved pumpkin farm in Statesville, North Carolina, she’s long since traded in dreams of romance for harvest seasons and hayrides. But when Lorenzo Tate, her childhood best friend and first love, returns to town after a failed marriage, his quiet strength stirs everything she thought she had buried.
As the crisp days of fall settle in and the scent of cider and woodsmoke fills the air, long-forgotten feelings begin to surface. But beneath the golden leaves and late-night bonfires, unresolved wounds and painful truths press in around them. Just as Sade begins to hope for a second chance at love, the past resurfaces with questions that could change everything.
Tangled in tenderness, slow-burning romance, and the resilience of a small town in autumn, Beneath the Harvest Moonis a heartfelt story of healing, homecoming, and the courage it takes to let love in when it matters most.
A Tricky Situation by Marlon McCaulsky
Falling in love is the easy part, maintaining your relationship is where it gets tricky. This group of tight-knit friends are all taken aback by the sudden revelation that Jason has not only become a father to a five year old overnight, but he’s also found himself in an unexpected romantic entanglement with someone new.
The marriage between Mike and Kima faces strain as he hires an attractive new employee. Meanwhile, Deja questions her suitability in her relationship with Kurt upon encountering an unforeseen houseguest that disrupts their harmony.
As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen if any of the relationships within the group will survive the challenges that lie ahead.
Kismet (South Kenton Stories: Foe Dub Fo’ Life Book 6) by Jessica A.
“We should get married.”
Tyree “KO” Johnson plays about a lot of things, but marriage isn’t one of them. Seeing firsthand how love can chew you up and spit you out. Ty vowed that if he ever was lucky enough to find his one, he’d do it right.
For some reason, promising Emiko to be together forever after only a week feels right.
She’s come barreling back into his life at a time where everything is in the air. From his fractured family, to his toxic situationship, Ty hasn’t known if he was coming or going for a while now. He’s in no position to reassure anyone, let alone offering to marry someone.
And yet…
Emiko Barton thought she’d never see her own personal savior again, until he walked right up to her and reintroduced himself, eighteen years later.
Life has taught Emiko that anyone she loves can leave her at any time. Gone in an instant, leaving destruction and devastation in their wake. She’s gone through it before, and knows it’s only a matter of time before Ty leaves her again.
Until he proposes a way to ensure they’d be together forever.
And then, suddenly, doubt gives way to something even more powerful…
Fate.
Calculated Risk by DL White
Desmond Taylor is too busy keeping Atlanta’s at-risk teens off the streets to entertain distractions. When Imani Thatcher steps into his youth center, she brings a temptation he can’t ignore.
Imani’s high-powered financial career used to be her anchor. Now, after betrayal shatters the life she worked so hard for, she’s restless, reckless, and more than a little intrigued by the man with a dark past.
Soon, Desmond and Imani are caught in a pull neither expected. Desire this dangerous could bring consequences…
When it comes to matters of the heart, love is a calculated risk.
Body Language II (Mind, Body, & Soul Book 3) by Netra Antionette
I thought walking away from Kendrix would save us both. Instead, it shattered me.
After attacking the man who destroyed my mother’s life. I disappeared to protect the only family I had left. But even as I tried to rebuild myself from the wreckage, his love lingered like a ghost, pulling me back toward the one man I swore I could never have again.
But no matter how far I ran, he saw me everywhere.
As our secrets unravel and our scars resurface, we’re forced to face the truth: love can’t erase trauma, but can it survive it? Are we willing to fight for each other harder than the world fights to pull us apart?
This is a story about breaking cycles, healing wounds, and choosing love after chaos. Because sometimes the loudest declarations of love aren’t spoken… they’re felt.
A Real Enuff Love by Michelle Davis-Newell
Be Careful Who You Write.
Raina Simone doesn’t do love or romance anymore. After her ex shattered her trust, she put her heart on lockdown and channeled all that passion into the one place it felt safe—her books. Writing romance was her outlet, an escape from the real world. So when she created Ezra—the perfect man for her heroine—it was never supposed to be about her.
But then he shows up in her living room. Real. Breathing. Looking at her like she’s the one he was made for.
He’s soulful. Tender. Sexy as sin. Everything she ever wanted but swore she’d never risk her heart for again. And that’s the problem—because he was never meant for her. He was written for someone else.
As Raina fights to keep the line between fantasy and reality from crumbling, one truth becomes harder to deny: Ezra may be the love of her life. But love born of magic always comes with a cost.
A Real Enuff Love is a grown-woman romantic fantasy that mixes steamy desire with soul-deep vulnerability. Perfect for fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife, Love Jones, and anyone who’s ever wondered what happens when the man of your dreams steps off the page and into your life.
The Cheetah’s Unexpected Gift: A Fast Paced, Fated-Mates Shifter Romance (Rival Shifter Elites Book 3) by LeeSha McCoy
Chacha has spent years keeping his heart locked away. Once burned by betrayal, the fierce cheetah shifter swore he would never again let love sink its claws into him.
Fighting is easy. Trusting is not.
Presleigh doesn’t have time for romance. As a devoted workaholic, she’s always been the steady one—too busy for anything serious, too busy taking care of everyone else. But when her path collides with Chacha’s, their felines recognise each other instantly, and neither is ready for the wildfire that follows.
With pure intentions, they both vow to take it slow. Resist the pull. Fight the instinct. But instincts don’t play fair, and neither do felines…
As passion ignites, boundaries are crossed—including the most sacred for a shifter. And when Chacha’s primal bark forces Presleigh into an early season, life-altering consequences follow, changing everything they thought they knew about love, desire, and fate.
The Cheetah’s Unexpected Gift is a scorching, feel-good shifter romance. Perfect for fans of possessive heroes, fierce heroines, and fated-mate passion that can’t be denied.
From Homecoming to Forever: Camille and LaMont by Nina High
Camille Harmon came to Alniqa University ready to prove herself. Freshman year means freedom, independence, and finally stepping out of her brother’s shadow. The last thing she needs is his best friend trailing her every move just because he was told to “look out for her.”
LaMont Carter may be two years older, but he’s no babysitter. Still, he can’t seem to stay away from Camille—her quick comebacks, her determination, the way she’s blossoming on campus. From late-night study sessions to Homecoming traditions, their paths keep crossing…and the lines keep blurring.
When a kiss at the football game changes everything, Camille knows she’s not the little girl LaMont once teased. She’s grown, she knows what she wants, and she’s ready to claim it—even if it means challenging her brother, campus gossip, and every rule about who she’s “supposed” to be with.
From Homecoming to Forever is a warm, flirty HBCU romance about finding your voice, taking your shot, and falling for the one who was right there all along.
Love Hangover: A Honey Ridge Novel by Ava Black
After being betrayed by her ex-fiancé, Camille Jordan can’t escape the whispers, judgment, and pity in the small town of Honey Ridge. Determined to rise above the scandal, she holds her head high, until one vulnerable night pulls her into the arms of the last man she should ever touch…
Ezra Sheridan.
Ezra has always taken what he wants and what he wants is Camille. Unlike his brother, Ezra makes no apologies for his desire, and once he gets a taste of the woman he’s secretly craved for years, he refuses to let her go.
Their attraction is fiery, forbidden, and undeniable, but as the town gossips and family pressure close in, Camille must make an impossible choice:
✨ Protect her reputation…
✨ Or surrender to the love she’s been waiting for all along.
In Unexpected Arms by Qweyn of Love
Knourish Hawthorne has fought her way out of a past filled with betrayal, abuse, and heartbreak, building a thriving business and a safe world for her son. But the scars of what was stolen from her still ran deep. The last thing she expects is to find hope in a man who has lost everything.
Soul “Ghost” Peebles is a man wrestling with grief, haunted by the mistakes of his past, and the weight of homelessness. When he steps in to save Knourish from an attack, their worlds collide in a way neither could have predicted. What begins as a fragile act of trust grows into something both terrifying and undeniable.
Together, Knourish and Soul discover unexpected love and healing while navigating jealous exes, buried secrets, and the weight of their pasts and daring to believe in a future they never thought possible. In Unexpected Arms is a story of healing, redemption, and the kind of love that refuses to let go.
Jaguar (The Next Generation Book 2) by Iris Bolling
FBI Agent Elliott Thompson has been given an assignment he never anticipated would be so challenging: protecting Calley Rippatoe, a sensationally talented cellist who captivates every man she meets. Calley’s allure isn’t just her beauty or her ability to play the cello with unmatched passion; it’s her spirit that makes her a magnet for both admiration and danger. Then there is the cello, Emilia. No, it’s not just an instrument—it’s her promise to her late great-grandfather, and nothing will make her part with Emilia, not even the threat to her life.
Elliott, a rookie agent, is thrown into the deep end with the task of protecting Calley, a woman who tests his patience and professionalism at every turn. His frustration with her is obvious, yet underneath it all, he understands the need to shield her from the mysterious threats closing in on them. As he uncovers the depth of the danger she faces, Elliott decides to take her to the one place he believes she will be safe—a location so secret that not even the most determined adversary could find them. The moment they arrive, Elliott is thrown into a world wind of unsuspecting drama that only he can resolve.
Elliott and Calley navigate their tumultuous relationship while piecing together the mystery of who wants her dead and why. With every revelation, Elliott finds his feelings for Calley deepening, complicating his duty as an agent and status as a single man, which he is not ready to relinquish. As danger looms and emotions run high, Elliott and Calley discover that sometimes, the most dangerous threats come not from the outside world…but from within their own hearts.
The only thing more dangerous than the threats around them is the chemistry between them.
Lassoed by a Maverick (Montana Mavericks: Behind Closed Doors Book 3) by Rochelle Alers
He doesn’t want a relationship. Ever.
Shane Corey is done. The cautious cowboy has had his heart broken twice (by the same woman!) and he no longer believes in love. The family ranch is his sanctuary and his solace—until beautiful rodeo star Remi Hawkins rides into quiet little Tenacity, shattering his carefully constructed peace. Remi is in town to visit her family, and she’s powerfully drawn to the gruff rancher, who is unlike any of the fast-talking riders she meets on the circuit. But she doesn’t want to be his rebound fling. Heat quickly flares between the polar opposites, who insist they will never be more than friends…
Love at a Funeral by Shay Dawn
Never let your man keep you from finding the love of your life…
Always a sucker for love, Mona has been chasing an impossible high for most of her adult life. She finally thinks she’s found the one in her boyfriend Malik, a handsome, successful real estate agent who checks off every box on her list. When tragedy strikes in the form of a fatal car accident, her world comes crashing down, leaving her completely devastated. At her lowest point, she’s dealt another major blow, leaving her to wonder if anything they had was even real.
The answer to her question comes in the form of Malik’s brother, arch nemesis, and polar opposite Tahmir. As the dust settles, he is the one to put her back together, healing parts of her that she never knew were broken and igniting passions that she never knew possible.
Tahmir knows he is ready to settle down, but he also knows that it will take one hell of a woman for him to commit. When he sits next to the gorgeous redhead at his estranged brother’s funeral, he instantly feels the connection between them. After finding out she was his brother’s mistress, he thinks the spark will fade away, but it only grows hotter. Now he’s faced with the dilemma— should he make a move on his brother’s girl or walk away?
For him, the choice is easy. For her… not so much. Will their steamy fling last forever, or will secrets and outside forces send their love to an early demise?
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