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Check out these new Black Romance releases from September 30th-October 6th.
Say You Won’t Let Go by Tatum James
After losing her husband in a tragic incident, Wesley goes into hiding from her father with the man he sent to rescue her. Vowing to never return to her controlling father’s hold, she begs her savior to be her protector. It didn’t take long before she realizes that she traded one prison for another.
Tragedy and loss were just another part of Amaze Johnson’s family legacy. Wanting to leave his families illicit dealings and dangerous encounters behind to pursue his forbidden love cost him everything. When his complicated relationship with his father ends with the key the questions that have plagued him with being revealed, Maze’s quest for vengeance begins.
The two characters come together in a haunting tale of love and redemption. Can true love stand the test of time through secrets, lies, and even death?
Falling into You: an intimate novella (SXL Exclusive #2) by ShaniceXLola
Indigo Hayes, a driven woman rebuilding her life after leaving a toxic career, finds unexpected passion with her enigmatic neighbor, Cypher Wolfe, a high school teacher haunted by his past. As sparks fly, old wounds, and family pressures test their intense connection, Indigo and Cypher must decide if their fiery bond can overcome the walls around their hearts.
Grounds for Romance (The Coffee Loft Series: Fall Collection): Small Town Romantic Comedy by Mel Walker
She’s a coffee shop regular with a latte addiction; he’s the new to town barista with a massive secret.
Zara
I’m a coffee loft regular. Give me my latte, clear out from my favorite seat and let me stare out the window at all the people chasing their dreams while I wait for future me to claim hers. It’s a routine, and nothing can disrupt it until Mr. Chaos barges in.
Devon
I hear the cafe whispers; They call me Mr. Chaos, the new barista who’s turned the coffee loft upside down. Broken dishes, mixed-up orders, you name it. But the real chaos? The gorgeous regular who sits in my line of sight every day.I want to know her story, but I can’t ask. Because then she’d ask for mine. And if she finds out my secret, everything I’ve worked for will crumble. All I have to do is keep my distance.
Wait, she’s coming my way for another refill.
Don’t lock eyes with her. Tell your heart to stop pounding so loud. If she gives me that adorable smile again, I’m done.
Look away – look away – too late. I’m toast.
This is going to be a mess.
“Grounds for Romance” is a heartwarming, small town romantic comedy that proves sometimes love is best served with a side of chaos and a splash of serendipity. Grounds for Romance and is part of the Coffee Loft Fall Collection Series and may be read as a standalone.
Kindred Moments: A Paranormal Romance Novella (TLC Crew Book 1) by Danielle Brooks
For Antoinette Lovelace, Halloween was all about a night of light-hearted fun with her best friends, Alyssa and Camille, this particular one the most welcoming reprieve after her years of grief. However, the shadows of Regency hold more than just spooky decorations. When a mysterious and alluring stranger crosses her path, Antoinette is pulled into a night of intoxicating passion and eerie occurrences, blurring the lines between the living and the dead.
In Kindred Moments, love and mystery entwine on a night where anything is possible–and nothing is as it seems.
Silent Whispers by Thai
Ava Williams, an ambitious journalist on the brink of a major promotion, finds herself embroiled in a dangerous investigation that could make or break her career. Determined to expose the corruption within Hollywood’s elite, she uncovers a scandal that ties to the powerful Hudson family. As Ava digs deeper, she grows closer to James Hudson, the son of the man at the center of it all. Their relationship evolves from professional to personal, creating a storm of conflicting emotions as Ava grapples with her growing feelings for him.
James, torn between loyalty to his family and his developing love for Ava, must face the harsh reality of his father’s crimes. The pair is thrust into a world of deceit, danger, and betrayal, where every decision could have catastrophic consequences. As the story goes live, they find themselves on the run, hunted by those desperate to keep the truth buried.
With the stakes higher than ever, Ava and James must navigate a treacherous path, where their love is their only refuge in a world hell-bent on tearing them apart. In a tale of passion, danger, and loyalty, they discover that the truth comes at a price, and they are willing to pay it for a chance at love.
The Teachers of Hardwood High X+E by Nina High
Essence Knox has spent the last two decades teaching math at Hardwood High, raising her two daughters, and holding everything together. But now that they’re off to college, she’s left with a big, quiet house and decisions she didn’t think she’d have to make alone. Selling the family home seems like the right step toward a fresh start, but letting go of the past—especially the pain—is harder than she imagined.
Enter Xavier Sharpe: the new teacher at Hardwood High, retired from the military and fresh to the classroom. With a calm, charming demeanor and hulking presence, he’s the last thing Essence expected to find when she was planning to downsize her life. Their chemistry is undeniable, but Essence has been burned before and isn’t sure she’s ready to let anyone in again.
As the sparks between them become impossible to ignore, Essence has to figure out if she’s ready to open herself up to love. Xavier might be just what she needs, and he seems perfect, but he’s carrying baggage of his own. Building something real won’t be easy for either of them.
In this later-in-life romance, Essence must decide if there’s room in her life—and her heart—for something new.
This workplace romance is the first in the Hardwood High series.
With Love, Ayanna & Dallas by Brookelyn Mosley
With Love, Ayanna & Dallas is an 8K short story chronicling the wedding of beloved characters from So This Is Love. This standalone story gives readers an intimate look into Ayanna and Dallas’s wedding day, which originally appeared in Sloth—Book 7 of the Love is Cure, Vol. 1 – Vices & Virtuesseries. Told from their perspectives, this heartwarming conclusion offers fans a touching, emotional, and passionate glimpse into their union, providing the perfect closure for those who have followed their journey from friendship to love.
Mister 3: The Prelude (The Mister Series Book 11) by B. Love
As the two previous preludes did, Mister 3 gives introductory chapters to upcoming Misters including:
Neko (Mister Artist)
Cooper (Mister Realtor)
Jue (Mister Postman)
Brothers Aiyden and Damien
and more!
Rebound: Enemies To Lovers Entanglement by Khamesia Sherean
Due to the abuse that he endured in his home, Ezayah Amir Oakley is raised by his hardworking, noble grandfather and when he dies, Ezayah’s entire foundation is rocked. Using what he knows to cope, Ezayah doesn’t realize how publicly his life is falling apart until he has his own team focused on how to save his career. He’s expecting the bare minimum but gets so much more than that when he meets Airess, who literally holds his future in her hands.
Airess Milan is a walking success story. Though she grew up in what some would call an ideal life, with both parents actively in the home, her father’s betrayal has impacted her life in more ways than one. No matter how hard she tries, she can’t seem to get away from the idea that men ain’t worth a dime, or penny either. Her recent relationship woes don’t do anything but confirm this, until Airess is contacted for a job that may require everything she has. Even her heart.
In the end, both Ezayah and Airess will mix business and pleasure so sinfully well that it could ruin everything they’ve worked so hard for. Or be a blessing towards a new start for them both.
What A Second Chance Needs: A Christian Romance Novel (Faithful Needs Book 5) by LaToya Battle
What Happens When a Person Compromises when it Comes to Faith?
Nikki Walton has had a true love for Christ for as long as she can remember — since childhood really. But sometimes, she can’t help but think that her narrow walk with the Lord has prevented her from attaining some of the things she wants in life — mainly a soulmate. Things backfire in a major way for Nikki when she puts her faith on the back burner for a few minutes, thinking that doing so will help her snag a husband, the man of her dreams. The man she ends up with turns out to be a true devil in disguise. Realizing that she’s made a HUGE mistake in compromising her beliefs, Nikki runs back to the safety of the one who loves her the best, her Heavenly Father. Now that Nikki’s determined to follow the path that God has laid out for her, maybe, just maybe, divine destiny will grant her the second chance at love that she needs.
Beyond The Final Whistle by Jesse Chinedu
At Brightwood University, Simi is a football player who knows that every game might be her last. Her illness is the unwelcome guest at her every kick and sprint, casting shadows over her dreams.
Then Alex shows up-a new football student with a smile that could light up the darkest corners of her world. As they collide on the field and in the classroom, Simi finds herself in a whirlwind of emotions she wasn’t prepared for.
In a world where every moment counts, Simi faces a choice: risk her heart for the chance of something beautiful or keep it safe from the inevitable heartbreak of a ticking clock.
Will she seize the love that’s as unpredictable as life itself, or will fear hold her back from the joy she’s always deserved?
Trophy Wife (Yadili Book 6) by Kiru Taye
He needs her to elevate his status. But she will be his downfall.
Finally, Ifeoma is ready to fully embrace the freedom of singlehood. Her ex-husband has moved on and remarried, and her son has flown the nest. With the intention of self-discovery, she embarks on a worldwide adventure, determined to fulfil three items on her wish-list: to experience pure joy, to find laughter in every corner, and to revel in her own sensuality.
Then she meets Nero, a mysterious Black Italian whose charm captivates her instantly. And for twenty-four hours he fulfils every item on her wish-list. But he wants more, more than she’s willing to give. So, she ends it and goes home.
Months later, Nero turns up in Nigeria, more detached and ruthless than the man she remembers, intent on destroying her family business and legacy. And only one thing will quench his bloody feud—Ifeoma as his trophy wife.
Still Ifeoma is a titled woman who isn’t easy to control, if she can keep Nero out of her bed—the one place his passion burns hotter than a forge at dawn, consuming her restraint.
Trophy Wife is book 6 in the Yadili series. In this enemies-to-lovers romance, the air crackles with tension and the chemistry between the characters is scorching hot, creating a story that will leave you breathless. Themes include unrequited love, he falls first, touch her and die, blended families, and the intoxicating darkness of a mafia romance. A full-length novel. No cliffhanger.
Never The Right Time by Michelle Elaine
In another world, Anika Palmer and Zyon Ramsey would be couple goals–#blacklove and any other trending relationship hashtag. In reality, they’ve only ever been friends. Despite the mutual attraction and chemistry that can’t be denied, they can’t seem to find their way out of the friendzone. Just when things seem to appear promising, they get off track and experience a separation like never before.
After work relocates Anika to the nation’s capital for a prolonged work assignment, the two find themselves in uncharted territory and the gray area appears to threaten the friendship they maintained for decades. When Anika returns home, old feelings resurface, but new significant others and unseen factors work to keep them apart.
Between Zyon, his siblings, and their parents, the Ramsey family has more drama than a little bit. Although the Ramsey and Palmer families were close for years, it appears that even the Palmers are not immune to the consequences of the Ramsey’s actions. When everything in their path seems set to keep them apart, will Anika and Zyon ever get on the same page at the same time. Or are they destined to remain best friends forever?
The Connoisseur’s Christmas Courtship: A Holiday Novella (Love Cynics Anonymous) by L.M. Bennett
McKenna Washington’s heart is as burnt as her attempts at cooking, thanks to a recent painful breakup.
Enter Brette Hunt: charcuterie expert and owner of a smile that could melt the iciest of hearts. As McKenna reluctantly navigates her friends’ awkward attempts at matchmaking, farmers’ markets, and gourmet tastings, she wonders if Brette’s expertly curated flavors might be the perfect recipe to help her trust in love again.
Savor this hilarious and heartwarming holiday tale of new beginnings, witty banter, and the art of perfectly paired meats and cheeses.
Joy and Pain by Chicki Brown
Braxton Nash is the type of man Khari Phillips has always dreamed of. He is kind, motivated, handsome and sexy. After dating for only a few months, she has the feeling the big question is coming soon. Only Brax has a secret. When she finds out, will it matter?
After years of random dating and one serious relationship, Brax is ready to give everything he has-spirit, soul, and body-to one woman. Khari embodies everything he wants and needs. But is he willing to give up the one thing standing in the way?
Codename: The Black Widow by Felix Cunningham III
Years after the death of her husband, Derrick Caine, and his mistress, Tatiana Scott, Lorraine Caine returns with emptiness in her heart. An emptiness that even therapy has trouble mending.
Haunted by her love and his mistress, she began sowing traps for other adulterers and the black widow always keeps her webs seclusive. With allure, she’s lured men into a false sense of security before devouring them like flies.
This leads to snooping not only from the police department on the multitude of murders in her wake but even the call reached Quantico. Special Agent David Harris ventures from the nest of the FBI to investigate one of the most elusive murderers in South Louisiana’s history. What he didn’t expect is to fall head over heels with the perpetrator of nine victims.
The more time they spend together the more Lorraine’s heart becomes tender to the idea of letting go of the past and moving forward with David. What she doesn’t know is that he investigating her every movement and any slip up could mean her demise. The clues align themselves and bit by bit David becomes ensnared in the web of the crazed Lorraine.
Will justice prevail and David be able to arrest Codename: Black Widow? Or will Lorraine make him her next lover or the tenth victim?
All roads may lead to love or infamy but it all depends on how sinister the spider’s threads are.
Moira: A Sorority Reject Tale (Sorority Rejects Book 2) by Lisette Blythe
Moira “Mayday” Flowers has spent most of her life doing exactly what she pleases; she’s learned that happiness has a time limit. She’s never worried about the thoughts of others. Recently though, she’s learned that her actions have consequences for more than just herself. Guilt for getting her new best friend, Gloria knocked out of pledging a sorority during their freshman year has continued to haunt her.
Sophomore year dawns bright and new things are on the horizon such as the change in her living arrangements, but one thing remains the same. Mayday is a living breathing gremlin of chaos.
A chance meeting (and trademark vomiting) brings her into the orbit of one William Cagney, Silver Leaf Basketball player and extreme perfectionist.
It’s hatred at first upchuck, but chance is constantly putting them together. Can Will get Moira to call him by his correct name? Will Moira let go of her preconceived notions of her life, allowing her to live less chaotically?
Content Warning: This book contains themes related to alcoholism, and undiagnosed mental health issues including suicide ideation and codependency. Readers may encounter depictions of struggles with addiction, suicide, and the impact of mental health issues on families. Please be aware that these elements are integral to the narrative.
The Five Senses Of Love : Smell (TMP’S Five Senses Of Love Series Book 5) by A. Ward
Imagine falling in love with a man you can only see once a week; and all he leaves behind until you see him again is his scent. In just that one day he captivates you, entangling you into his web of lust.
Each move Homicide makes is calculated; strategically aligned to make sure each day is special for the women in his life. His cologne is his signature; leaving his women yearning for more. But when tragedy strikes, Homicide loses touch with his sense of reality.
Having control is a must for attorney Lea. She controls her emotions, her clients and even her love life. However, when she meets Homicide, her world is flipped upside down in an instant by a lovers rage.
The scent of deceit is in the air. Are you ready for one unforgettable ride?
Auld Lang’s Fine by Jessica Taylor
Deiondre Warren is a self-made billionaire working as an executive for his own RnB label, Disturbing the Peace Records. He was one of the first pioneers to embrace the change from hard copies to digital downloads and reaped the benefits. He is a tough boss and does everything to support and protect his only daughter from a one night stand, Carolyn.
Aniyah Evans is a woman who never really had a fair shake in life, but things are looking up. Her ex boyfriend, TC, left her with a stack of bills and a goodbye note that read more like a dear Jane letter. After months of taking odd jobs to support herself and her son, LaRon, Aniyah lands a job working at Disturbing the Peace. After an unforeseen turn of events, with his secretary having to leave early for maternity leave, Aniyah is to report directly to Deiondre Warren, the CEO.
When Deiondre and Aniyah meet, he is not in the best of moods and it seems like her career will end as soon as it starts. She can’t stand the man. He’s overbearing, he micromanages everything and insists on things being perfect. As time passes, though, she discovers that the RnB legend may have a softer side after all. A freak summer storm creates a blackout which causes a lockdown of the building and of course panic in the city. Deciding to stay put with their children, the pair decide to wait it out. Will the storm bring them together or will it push them apart?
Loving You Blind (Harris Family Book 3) by Christian Cashelle
Blinded by the thought of love, Nicole Henderson’s eyes were forced open when her boss/lover picked an old flame over her. With the weight of her bad decisions and lies on her shoulders, she was forced to start over in more ways than one.
During a journey of self-love, a season of boredom leads her to online dating. With no intentions of taking it seriously, she meets a man that makes her question everything she’s learned about men. Realizing she missed all the red flags in her past relationships, Nicole’s attempts at being smarter began to push Rashaad away.
When both of their pasts threaten to squash the flame they’re kindling, will their chemistry be enough to bond them together?
Three Autumns by Jenn Forrest
On the day Sienna Scott gets cruelly dumped by her most recent love interest, she discovers her first boyfriend, and only man she ever really loved, Alex Jacobs, is newly single.
To make things even more complicated, Imani Reed, the childhood best friend she hasn’t laid eyes on in 20 years, shows up for an unexpected visit after abandoning her life in Los Angeles under a cloud of secrecy.
Meanwhile, Alex’s ex, Tasha, doesn’t seem too eager to let him go. Sienna quickly learns that reconnecting with Alex and Imani won’t be possible until she confronts the secrets from her past that led her to cut them out of her life in the first place.
The Hostage: A Halloween psychological thriller by Samyra Alexander
Brandy, a food delivery driver, is well-acquainted with loss. Her parents are no longer alive, and her daughter is in foster care. Brandy’s best friend, Zane, is the only person she has left, so she embraces his dream of buying a home for their children. But, when Brandy stops taking her medication, her behavior leads to her and Zane becoming homeless. Without a place to stay, they have to spend their savings on a motel, delaying their dream of owning a home.
To earn back Zane’s trust, Brandy creates a scheme to live with her agoraphobic client. All Brandy and Zane need to do is keep the client captive in her own home. They firmly believe their plan will succeed, and soon they’ll be leaving after living in her house without paying rent.
But strange events unfold as Halloween draws near. Brandy and Zane become victims of harassment and threats. The real question is, who is sending the threats? The client is not the one sending them because Brandy and Zane have her locked in her room. Will they find the mysterious person before the hostage takers become the hostages?
Reign’s Harmony : The Cambridge Crew (Graceland Heights) by Connie Easton
Reign Cambridge is the baby of the Cambridge cousins and the most famous. Her voice gained her millions of fans and the title America’s Princess. However, no one told her how hard it would be to maintain such a perfect image. She has it all but life quickly clears the smoke so she too could see her reality.
Courtnee “Caution” Smith is the man when it comes to producing music. He creates magic in the studio, but his sole focus is on one thing… his relationship. Caution has been labeled as a playboy, so he’s used to the extra attention. Regardless of what they say, he shows Reign the complete opposite.
Together they can weather any storm and it seems they had several. Two people who views life different are put to the test to see how strong their love really is.
Taken by the Wolf-man: African American Paranormal Romance (Taken by monsters Book 1) by Melody Lynch
In a world where women need their husband’s permission for everything, Claire is trapped in a marriage to a cruel man who thrives on her fear.
When he sends her on a late-night drive, knowing she’s terrified of the dark, her worst nightmare begins. Stranded with a smoking car that won’t start, she hears howls in the distance.
Desperate to hide, Claire soon realizes the real monsters aren’t just outside—they’re already closing in.
What will be the price for being taken by the Wolfman?
Watch Love Win 3: A Love Reclaimed (Watch Love Win Series) by Diamond Hughes
Diamond Smith has been through it all. Failed relationships, missed promotions, and a plethora of revealed secrets. At times, she wanted to give up, but that wouldn’t help create the future she sees for herself. However, If she had to do it all again, she would because standing on the other side of her past is her knight in shining armor. Diamond accepted his flaws, gave him permission to knock down the walls she had built, and welcomed his love. Ace Cassidy is more than the man of her dreams, he’s the man of her reality…. Or so she thought.
They declared to have a strong bond before, but this is a love reclaimed. After an emergency phone call from his mother, Ace leaves the comfort of his woman’s bed to be met with turmoil from his past. He tried to be different, tried to be the man she needed him to be. He showed determination when he didn’t know her, gave her his undivided attention when she wouldn’t look at him twice, and pledged his allegiance to her when he didn’t have to. But was it enough?
Find out in the highly anticipated conclusion of the Watch Love Win series.
How Ever Do You Need Me? by Sadé Hollidae
One look at Oakley DeBarge and my legs snapped closed on their own…
Kendis Tallies was born into a world where her beauty gave her pretty privilege and her skills on the track gained her notoriety in high school. It was a status that her mother, Patrice, would never know anything about seeing as she wasn’t the best looking, so she invested everything she had into her daughter. Patrice’s extracurricular activities with her male clientele puts eighteen-year-old Kendis on the path of men that would, unbeknownst to them, become her entire world.
I never knew love until I looked into her eyes…
Oakley DeBarge was always classified as a loner. A fine a*s loner, but a loner, nonetheless. With two younger brothers, parents, and a successful farming business, he was equipped with the necessary skills and resources to love and provide for any woman. But after two failed relationships, he gave up, and utilized Patrice’s services to scratch the itch that only a woman could. A chance encounter lands him face to face with Kendis, and he was a goner the moment she smiled at him. With Patrice’s permission, the two set off on a whirlwind love affair that many didn’t approve of, but all that mattered was what they thought.
As time moved on, so did their love, with a concrete bond… Or so they thought. When Patrice is brutally murdered, grief, the unveiling of true colors, and resentment became residents that never leave their relationship. With an untimely and disagreeable split, the couple go their separate ways, only for Kendis to be taunted by her mother’s killer. Three years apart, twenty-eight-year-old Kendis finds her way back to a stubborn and bullheaded Oakley. He was home for her, and she was home for him. Will forgiveness be granted by both of them? Will Oakley be able to stop her stalker in time, or will he successfully unalive her, dismissing any chances for a second chance at love?
Ride or Die (Ridgeview Book 1) by Brenda Barrett
Kenny and Camden agreed to assess their relationship after two years of living together, deciding if marriage was the next step. But when the moment arrives, Camden seems to have forgotten all about the promise.
Now Kenny faces a difficult choice: should she remind him or let it go?
As she wrestles with this, new obstacles emerge—Jody from the cycling club is determined to come between them, and a brewing misunderstanding threatens to unravel everything they’ve built. Can they overcome these challenges and remain each other’s ride or die, or will this be the end of their journey together?
Taco ‘Bout Love (Taco Truck Romance Book 1) by Candice Y. Johnson
He needs a marriage of convenience. She can’t imagine anything more inconvenient…
Paisley Bent is having a day. The dilapidated ice cream truck she dreams of converting to her dream taco truck is next to inoperable, and she can’t afford to fix it. The social media show she launched cooking tacos has been poached by her brother-in-law, and just when she thought things couldn’t get any worse, Paisley arrives home to find her boyfriend cheating on her. Enraged, Paisley starts to enact some creative revenge, but her public meltdown is interrupted by a hot, handsome stranger.
Everson Loving has a problem, and Paisley might be the solution. To honor his mother, he wants to open a library, but his inheritance is held up due to an irritating clause—marriage. Paisley is gorgeous, sexy, funny and a wicked talent fixing his favorite food. She’s also in desperate need of cash. Can Ever convince her to fake wedded bliss for six months?
They both have a reason to lie, but why does their fake love feel like the truth?
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