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Check out these new Black Romance releases from September 2nd-8th.
And Then There Was Passion (Hanson Family Book 2) by Asia Monique
June Hanson
Calix Moore was like nothing I’d ever experienced in this life.
He stormed in with no regard for what it might do to my heart, only his own.
I wanted to open up and give him a chance, same as I had the first night we met—the night we threw all caution to the wind and spent twelve passionate hours behind closed doors.
But when the sky brightened, and I looked next to me, I knew I could never allow him to see me again. Except fate had other plans and now he’s standing in front of me, at my place of business, with a knowing smirk pulling at his lips.
I hadn’t been prepared for this, for him.
Calix Moore
June Hanson was everything I wanted to experience in this life.
She embodied the love I wanted to give and receive.
I wanted her to open up and give me a chance to prove myself, like she had the first night we met—the night I looked across the empty bar we were in and decided I would convince her to leave with me.
When I woke the next morning and found she’d left, I thought I’d never see her again. Until fate stepped in and brought me to her once more.
I prepared for this, for her.
Inflamed In His Love by Tay Mo’Nae
He’s a newly single father with a demanding job as a firefighter.
She’s a newly unemployed daycare worker in need of new job.
Tripp believes it’s fate when his station house is called to a fire at the daycare Brylee works at. It becomes harder to manage being a full time father to a newborn and the hours his job demands so when he sees an opportunity to hire Brylee as an inhouse nanny he doesn’t hesitate.
The situation with his daughter’s mom is sticky, he’s trying to fight his feelings for Brylee, but Tripp learns it’s hard to ignore someone who checks all his boxes so perfectly.
Make Me Remember (The Henderson Family Saga Book 23) by Monica Walters
Jacob Henderson is a man of his word and a man who protects his family. While he’s slow to anger, once he’s at that point, it’s hard to bring him back from it. Rage takes over him through situations he thought he caused. However, there is a reason deeper than most of the Hendersons know. Besides his mother and his cousin, Karima, only one person can touch his heart and calm his rage like no other. His physical therapist, Mekayla Chatmon, has the power to make him forget about everything troubling him. Whether he can get her to admit she knows she possesses that power is another thing.
Mekayla Chatmon doesn’t know what it’s like to have loving parents. Being raised primarily by her sister, Keonshay, she bucked the system every chance she got. Her desire for her parents to at least pretend they cared was overwhelmingly strong, even after entering adulthood. However, forming relationships with Keonshay’s in-laws proves to be what she needs to pull herself up by the bootstraps and make a life for herself. After moving away and becoming a physical therapist, she finds that when she meets Jacob, her feelings on love aren’t typical. She’s afraid of it. After over twenty years, she still has issues stemming from her parents’ abandonment.
Jacob and Mekayla both have deep-seated issues that are hard for them to overcome. Jacob realizes that Mekayla is the woman to help him through his trauma, but Mekayla feels she isn’t strong enough to deal with his demons when she’s still trying to overcome her own. Will the two of them be able to heal themselves before embarking on a relationship, or will their demons fester and start a war with one another that neither of them are prepared for?
Maybe for the Summer: A Standalone Novel by Aubree Pynn
Julius Gallalucci’s plans have all fallen through, leaving him stressed and scrambling weeks before his album release and tour announcement. When the pressure becomes too much, he and his team duck off to Eastover to revamp and recharge. What he didn’t plan for was his world to clash with a wide-eyed beauty who would prove more of a muse than a distraction.
Daysha Jorden’s dreams seem to be in the blender. Instead of working for her family, she chose the corporate life, wanting to be in the big city instead of the small town she was accustomed to. But nothing ever goes as planned. When she’s left to pick up the pieces of a shattered dream, her family calls just in time, sending her and her friends on a getaway to Eastover. But there’s a catch. The two week getaway comes with one stipulation, Daysha must satisfy a mystery client that will save the family concierge company from ruin.
When Daysha is finally face-to-face with Jay Lucci every plan and dream she shaped for herself goes out of the window. And for once, she finds herself living freely. Can what is formed survive past the weeks in Eastover or is it maybe for the summer?
A Loving Heist (Love’s Infusion Book 2) by Mya
He was the coffee shop manager.
She was the mob princess.
Nahmir had a reputation for living wild and free in the streets of Houston, Texas. As the youngest Bowers brother, he made his money and slept with whatever woman he wanted.
Amora Morris had a reputation of her own. She was a dangerous woman. Her father was the leader of a notorious mob while her brothers were known criminals. Men typically steered clear of her gaze in fear of being the next target of her family.
Nahmir was unfamiliar with the Morris Mob, so when Amora enters the coffee shop, he’s none the wiser to the dangers ahead. When the two souls meet, they push each other’s buttons. One eventful night changes the trajectory of both of their lives. Nahmir’s strength is put to the test in this action-packed mafia romance.
Zyan: Protector of her Heart by A.C. Taylor
Crossing the line with each other felt like the most natural thing in the world, yet it left them wrestling with the consequences that followed.
Zyan never intended to fall for Yara. But after she showed up at his door, heartbroken and furious after her boyfriend’s cruel betrayal, he couldn’t resist the pull he’d always felt for her. With hurt in her eyes, Yara confesses her desire to get revenge on her ex. In that moment, Zyan makes a decision that will alter their lives forever—he’ll help her get the revenge she craves. But crossing that line ignites a passion they can’t control, and when Yara moves out of town, leaving Zyan behind with nothing but memories, their brief but intense connection leaves them forever changed.
Years later, Yara gets devastating news, and she returns to town, unaware that her presence will reignite a storm of old emotions. As she and Zyan are thrown back into each other’s orbit, they must confront the powerful connection that still burns between them. But their reunion is far from smooth, as old enemies and unresolved betrayals resurface, threatening to destroy the fragile bond they’ve begun to rebuild. With their hearts on the line once again, Zyan and Yara must decide if they’re willing to risk everything for a chance at a future together.
Pressure Cooker by Mel Dau
Fiona and Croy O’Brian were the prototypes of ‘I’ma stick by em’. Their relationship started in an unconventional manner, but it only made the love grow fiercer over the years. Introduced to you by Megatron himself, find out why the saying birds of a feather flock together rings true when it comes to Fiona and Croy.
It’s time to pull out all the ingredients that will create the perfect mix to throw into the pressure cooker. Be careful! We don’t use measurements here. Find out just how tasty love can be when it’s cooked at just the right temperature.
A Billionaire’s Escort by Kendra Necole
In the high-stakes world of wealth and desire, “Billionaire Escort” follows Haze, a man shattered by the tragic loss of his beloved wife. As he navigates the void left behind, Haze’s path crosses with Halo, an escort yearning for a fresh start after escaping the clutches of her toxic ex. Amidst the glamour and shadows of their intersecting lives, Haze and Halo embark on a thrilling journey of passion, redemption, and self-discovery. As they battle their inner demons and confront the allure of their unexpected love, they must decide whether to succumb to their pasts or seize the chance to create a future together. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of emotions, unexpected twists, and electrifying chemistry in this heart-pounding tale of resilience and romance.
What Would You Miss by Kennedy B.
She’s reeling from what should have been heartbreak and he’s barely hanging on. Two people from the same city with different circumstances collide. Less of a collision—more of her crashing and burning while he’s there to force his way in like a fixer.
Cova wasn’t looking for anything, not a man nor a friend. You know what they say though… what you’re not looking for, you’ll surely find. As she sat in a lounge—a few glasses in,reeling from an eventful night—he pops in. At first glance she knows who he is, and that she should stay away from him, but can she?
The world can’t get any worse for Khal. He’s a man with nothing to lose who doesn’t fear death. He embraces it, knowing everyone has a time, wondering when his will come. Losing someone so precious so soon has left him with an inability to care for anyone outside of his blood… Until he lays eyes on her. Something about the pie-faced beauty draws him in like a fish on the line. The only problem is? He’s her brother’s opp.
Will this so-called beef with Cova’s brother stop what could be between them? Or could messy hood connections be the very thing that binds them together?
Freak Nick: A Fake Dating Romance by Denise Essex
Nick “Freak Nick” Young is a painfully handsome ladies’ man who earned his infamous moniker when his fraternity brother revealed how Nick was conceived at Freaknik. He recently moved back to his hometown, now that he’s officially retired from playing professional basketball overseas.
Kiara Towns is a head-turning, single mother who has lost all faith in men. She binge-watches media centered around cheaters and deadbeats, and has come to despise any man who isn’t her father. Kiara wants nothing more than to raise her son and spend her free time dancing, but any and everything that could come against her pursuits has.
What happens when Nick and Kiara’s worlds collide? When Nick overhears her child’s father verbally abusing her, he can’t help but come to her rescue by posing as her man. They start out pretending to get her son’s father in line. Will they admit that acting wasn’t as hard as they originally thought it would be, or will they be too stubborn to step outside of their comfort zones? Read Freak Nick by Denise Essex to find out.
Lyrics of a Love Song by Journee Jordan
The young, naïve daughter of a wealthy politician meets a struggling artist. Although Lyric Lucas was privileged, she felt the pressure to be perfect and longed for freedom but, with her parents’ unrealistic expectations of her, she was constantly torn between wanting to please them and desiring to follow her own path.
Born in the streets, Santori Taylor’s only goal was to escape and become a singer like his mother. However, when his twin brother, Sumani, veers down a dangerous path, he sacrifices more than he ever thought he would. Sumani’s actions turned his life upside down, forcing him to choose between his family and the life he always wanted.
From the moment they met, it was hard to deny the sparks flying between him and Lyric, the pull that drew them closer with every passing moment but, with family and society fighting to keep them apart, they quickly realized not all love stories have happy endings.
Aspen (The Protectors Book 5) by B. Love
Aspen is used to getting whatever and whoever he wants, and he doesn’t expect that to change when he meets Malaysia, the sister of the woman his brother is pursuing. Though the attraction and chemistry between Aspen and Malaysia are immediate, there is one thing standing in their way—Malaysia’s boyfriend.
When things grow toxic between Malaysia and Peyton, Aspen steps in as her protector. Protecting her physically provides the opportunity for Aspen to prove he can protect her heart and mind as well. Will Malaysia surrender to the potential of a new love, or will she be one conquest that Aspen fails to receive?
*Please Note: Aspen and Malaysia were first introduced in Mister Fireman. That book does not have to be read to read/understand this one.*
Triggered: A Paranormal Romance by Pamesh
With her mother’s dying breath, Aziza made an unbreakable promise to usher in the next generation of unoppressed fairies. She would be their queen and lead them into the light. The promise seemed easy enough for her to keep— until she had a child of her own with her soulmate, King Samba.If being a queen isn’t hard enough, adding a royal baby to the mix won’t make it any easier, especially with a ruthless foe constantly at their necks. Aziza’s first priority is her child, so running away to another dimension at the time seemed like a great idea.The plan was to start a brand-new life and leave behind the Azizan people, and for twenty-six years, it worked. However, Aziza didn’t account for the fact that Laila had her own soulmate who would ascend to the throne and need his mate to rule.Malick will travel through time and space to find her, and when he does, all hell will break loose. A confrontation with her mother and the man who raised her turns her world upside down and opens the doorway for not just Malick, but an old adversay that won’t so easily be defeated.Laila’s life is now in the hands of her mother and Malick, and the only choice they have is to return to the Azizan land for revenge against all those who caused her daughter harm and were against her.
Xaler’s Day Job (Year of the Lover Universe Book 4) by Coya Wilson
Paralegal by day and sex symbol always, Xaler Hall has it all at her fingertips, mingling with the most elite men around. Enjoying her life of luxury, she keeps her heart protected and her company expensive. All is fine until she meets a man who makes her reexamine her deepest desires while lighting a fire inside of her she doesn’t quite understand. Although her overeager twin feels she’s dragging her feet with making a move, Xaler isn’t the only one who has people meddling in her love life.
Gerald Banter-Olsen, the tall, dark, and wealthy dental surgeon, has no interest in love and is all about work. When legal matters get in the way, not only is he pushed into the orbit that is Xaler Hall, but he has to convince his nosy sisters that he can handle his own love life… or lack thereof.
Love is chaotic on its own but when one adds domineering siblings into the mix, there’s bound to be a whirlwind of drama, heartbreak, and a fire that never seems to die. Can Xaler and Gerald find a balance in the things and people who complicate their lives, or will it all implode and leave everyone unhinged?
Make Mine a Gangsta (The Patton Brothers Book 1) by K.L. Hall
It started with a proposition (in a hotel bar of all places).
The brooding drug lord. The beautiful damsel with jagged edges. You know the rest, right?
It’s a page straight out of a hood fairy tale.
But our story is far from a classic romance.
Because Ahsan Patton isn’t your typical gangsta.
He’s the kind that’ll order a hit then rearrange your guts to a slow jam.
So, tell me why I agreed to be his fake girlfriend again?
Now I’m sharing the same air with a man that oozes irresistible charm, money, and power.
The longer I’m in his presence, the quicker the lines blur between what’s fact and fiction.
Our relationship? Faker than a three-dollar bill.
The way he makes me feel when he eats me like supper? Real AF.
There are rules to playing a couple. No outside dates. No talking about our arrangement to anyone. No falling in love.
Should be easy, right?
Until the minute I let my heart take the reins. Then all bets are off.
Legacy Fulfilled (The DuBois-Arazi Family Novels Book 4) by Unoma Nwankwor
Renowned chef Omar DuBois-Arazi and acclaimed restaurant reviewer & food critic Tahra Slimani are drawn back together by urgent unexpected circumstances. With a shared history of passion, lies and betrayal, they must navigate their complex emotions while balancing the new dynamics of their lives. As they reconnect and integrate into each other’s worlds, old feelings resurface, challenging their resolve and reigniting their deep, undeniable connection. Amidst family traditions and personal growth, they discover that the true legacy they are meant to fulfill lies not only in their individual paths but in the bonds, they forge and the love they reignite.
However, a bombshell from Tahra’s past exposes their long-buried connection and threatens to unravel their newfound harmony. As they confront this revelation, they must decide if their love can overcome the shadows of the past and build a future together, or will unresolved tensions keep them apart?
Savage Book Boyfriend: Bad Boy Marriage of Convenience Mafia Romance by Jade Royal
In my world, danger is currency and love is a liability. I never wanted either—until she walked into my life.
Genesis wasn’t part of the plan. Our marriage was a cold, calculated move to protect her from a man who’d stop at nothing to destroy her. But what started as a deal quickly turned into something else—something raw, something I can’t control.
Now, her past is hunting her, and my enemies are closing in. She’s become my weakness in a world where being soft gets you killed. But I’ll burn it all down to keep her safe.
With every breath, every stolen glance, the stakes get higher. Blood ties, old vendettas, and deadly secrets threaten to tear us apart. But I’ve made my choice.
I’ll protect her. I’ll fight for her.
And if it comes to it, I’ll kill for her.
In the end, loyalty is everything—but so is love.
Doppelgangsta by Torryn Santana
Ricki Stone lives for the adrenaline rush of stunt work, her fearless demeanor having landed her in an accident in the past. It’s her first day back at work since healing, and she is determined to jump back in headfirst. Enter Skyh Walker, a renowned stunt double himself, haunted by his own tragic past. When they join together for a new action film, sparks fly—both on and off set.
As their professional and personal lives become increasingly intertwined, they stare their fears right in the eyes. Can they overcome their past to build a future together, or will the dangers of their world tear them apart?
Sweet Indulgence: A Baker’s Romance Novel by Torie Savon
Dana Sweet’s bakery, Sweet Indulgence, is her slice of heaven, until unexpected fame forces her to choose between going national or staying true to her grandmother’s legacy.
As she wrestles with ambition and authenticity, not to mention her own personal insecurities, handsome food critic James Hartley offers a taste of romance. But when a rival steals her recipes and threatens the future of her bakery, Dana must prove her homemade passion can rise above corporate competition.
Warm, funny, and filled with the aroma of family and community, “Sweet Indulgence” serves up a delightful story about finding the perfect recipe for success and love.
Sometimes, the sweetest life is baked from scratch.
Resurrected Hearts by Monica Cox
Saved, sanctified, and Holy Ghost-filled grief counselor, Jimi Leigh Gold, has resigned herself to a life of widowhood, dedicating her days to nurturing her friends, family, and clients. But nearly three years after her race car driver husband’s tragic accident, a $10 million wrongful death settlement arrives, unraveling her carefully constructed world. With guidance from her somewhat meddlesome cousin Miranda, Jimi seeks legal representation from Noah Sanders, a charismatic and driven employment attorney known for his noncommittal approach to romantic relationships.
Unbeknown to the world, Jimi has been engaging in late-night and early-morning virtual counseling to Noah, helping him cope with the sudden loss of his beloved immigrant mother. These sessions turn risqué, soon pushing their friendship into uncharted territory.
When they meet in Atlanta to finalize Jimi’s settlement, the undeniable chemistry between them ignites feelings Jimi thought died with her husband. Noah and Jimi’s connection deepens in Las Vegas, where an encounter with Noah’s past thrusts them into an emotional weekend with long-lasting consequences.
As thirty-something-year-old Jimi and Noah return to their lives in Alabama and Ohio, they must grapple with their burgeoning attraction and unresolved grief. Their journey is fraught with challenges—Jimi’s struggle to move beyond her wounds and fear, Noah’s ambition and the haunting memories of his mother’s expectations, and the physical distance and cultural differences that threaten to tear them apart.
Can Jimi and Noah recover from grief to achieve their personal and professional dreams, or will the ghosts of their pasts pull them deeper into despair? As they stand at the crossroads of love and loss, will their hearts find the courage to seek the happiness they both deserve?
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Infinite Soul Ties: Never Let Go by Miss Candice
At age eight, Sienna Mills met a boy… well… not exactly. She didn’t quite meet him. His name was Jahad, and he made her feel in ways that she had never felt before. The only way her young mind could decipher those feelings was to describe it as an unexplainable force drawing her toward him. A pull. Because she couldn’t fully understand it, the feeling scared her, sending her running in the opposite direction whenever she saw him. So, for ten years Sienna ran whenever she saw him. However, it was almost as if she couldn’t escape him. But on her eighteenth birthday, magic happened, everything change; Senna finds herself drawn to him like never before.
Within a span of fifteen years, Jahad goes from the ‘boy that pulled her’, to the man she marries. They’re inseparable. Jahad means the world to her, and to him she’s his world. Together, they experience a kind of love that defies gravity. Sienna honestly couldn’t imagine living in a world without him in it. So, when things take a drastic turn for the worst, her world is shaken in a way that threatens to change her life forever.
Infinite Soul Ties: Never Let Go is a retelling of how alternate versions of Sienna and Jahad from Soul Ties meet in a parallel universe.
Never Let Go is the second short story in the two part Infinite Soul Ties mini series.
Sex, Love, and Other Drugs 4 (Sex, Love & Other Drugs) by Phoenix Williams
Nothing is more dangerous than a woman in love.
Blue Maurice Bird’s calculating mind and cold heart have made him one of the most feared street legends to ever run Chicago. But now, he’s the one that needs saving. Kidnapped and tortured by Danni’s ex-lover, Blue has one foot in the grave. His only hope is that Danni and, unfortunately, his sisters are able to rescue him before it’s too late.
With murder charges, crumbling marriages, mental breakdowns, crippling fear, and secret jealously plaguing Danni, Robin, Sparrow, and Raven, saving Blue becomes the hardest thing they’ve ever had to do.
In this final installment of the Bird Family Series, secrets are revealed, lines are crossed, unlikely alliances are formed, ghosts from the past are resurrected, and the puppet master finally reveals themselves. When the dust clears who will be left standing? Because in situations like these someone always dies.
How Ever Do You Want Me?: An Urban Romance by Sade Hollidae
After Karat Bays suffered the incredible loss of her mother, she was forced to turn to the one person she could find solace in—her boyfriend Demonte. She needed him most while going through grief, but that was when she finally witnessed the real him. Stress at the hands of the man she loved forced her into early labor, and departing from him left her alone to cope with postpartum depression. Karat’s insecurities and dwindling self-esteem made it difficult for her to care for her newborn, and while suffering heartache, she dialed a number that led to a distant yet familiar friend.
Tint DeBarge doesn’t know what it feels like to go through postpartum depression, but he’s all too familiar with the worries that come with first-time parenting. When he answers the call from a woman he’s covertly fond of, he’s inspired to learn how to open his heart again. The phone call does more than bring the two together; it allows them to explore common interests that they weren’t aware of. Though Karat and Tint are presented with another chance at love, not everyone is happy for their reunion.
The concept of genuine love lingers as a potential foe, but worse enemies are revealed for the couple. Hidden secrets lead to triggers for one, while obsession threatens to turn deadly for the other. A shared enemy of Karat and Tint brings all their darkness to light, but can they overcome their adversaries for their second chance at love?
Waves of Passion: Curvy Girl Paranormal Romance (Curvy black mermaids Book 1) by Melody Lynch
A Forbidden Love, A Dark Mission, A Choice That Could Change Everything…
In a village where mermaids are captive, Malika, the outcast, rescues a wounded mermaid and hides her in her secluded cabin. As Malika tends to her, a deep bond forms, only for Malika to discover she’s saved a queen with a dark mission: to avenge her people and free them from captivity. Torn between staying out of the conflict and her growing love, Malika faces a choice. She knows the risks—taking a stand once led to her family’s exile. Will she fight for their future, or let fear keep her in the shadows?
Celebrity Onboard: An Opposites Attract, Forced Proximity, Cruise Ship Romance (Cruising For The Summer) by Avery Shaw
A chance encounter. An instant connection. A love that defies all expectations.
Lamia never imagined she’d fall for a cocky R&B superstar. Zed never thought he’d be captivated by a sassy small-town bookstore owner. But fate had other plans when they clashed on a luxury cruise ship.
Lamia:
I came on this cruise to heal my broken heart, not to fall for an arrogant celebrity. But Zed’s magnetic charm is breaking down all my defenses. He’s infuriating, sexy, and completely off-limits. Can I risk opening my heart again, especially to someone whose life is so different from mine?
Zed:
I thought this cruise would be just another celebrity appearance. Then Lamia, my firecracker, stormed into my life. She sees past my fame to the man beneath, challenging me in ways no one else dares. But with the pressures of stardom and her small-town roots, can our whirlwind romance survive in the real world?
As Lamia and Zed navigate their growing feelings, they must confront the realities of their different worlds, the scrutiny of the public eye, and their own fears of vulnerability. Can their connection withstand the turbulent waters of fame, distance, and self-doubt?
‘Celebrity Onboard’ is a steamy, opposites-attract romance featuring a dominant alpha male celebrity who falls hard for a sassy small-town heroine. Set against the backdrop of a luxury cruise, this story of instalove and forced proximity promises a rollercoaster ride of emotion and passion. With a protective hero, spontaneous adventures, and sizzling chemistry, this book delivers a happily ever after that will leave you craving more. If you enjoy instant attraction, witty banter, and a love that overcomes all odds, this book is your perfect escape!
Played by Naima Simone
USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone heats up the page with intensity and wit in this romance between a pro hockey player and a firefighter, both struggling to move on from the past.
Being a firefighter isn’t easy. Especially for a Black woman. Working with family helps a little. But when somebody from your company doesn’t come back from a call, it’s brutal—as in, “How’m I supposed to go on?” brutal.
And one death took me to a really dark place.
A year later, I’m at the Pirates’ hockey training facility. Just another day on the job. Until I find a charred journal. I look inside for the owner’s name, but the words on the page punch me in the gut. It’s like reading my own thoughts. Reliving my own pain.
The journal belongs to Solomon Young, left-winger for the Pirates—a father and widower. When I return it, I’m racked with guilt for the invasion of privacy. The look Solomon gives me is cold as ice.
But damn if that man isn’t hot as hell.
Now he’s stuck in my brain. And fate seems intent on making us face off.
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