African American Contemporary Romance

This six-book box set contains Quick Reads published by Tanisha Stewart. This is a multi-genre collection, ranging from contemporary romance to urban drama. Kick back, relax, and get ready to watch as these page-turning reads unfold. YOU LEFT ME AT THE ALTAR Trina had spent the last three years in a perfect relationship with Brandon. Now after planning the perfect wedding with the man of her dreams, everything she had hoped for their lives together was on the brink of coming true. That is, until the day of the wedding when a very important guest didn’t arrive... the groom himself, Brandon...

2024 Global Book Award Silver Medalist Ghosted. It wasn't the first time—and probably wouldn't be the last. But I'll be damned if I let the same man do it twice. Except...it's him. The one with the dreamy eyes and that deep, rumbling baritone. The man I met ten years ago on a balcony, where one electric conversation felt like the start of everything. I thought he was it. He said he'd call. He didn't. Now he's the CEO of the company launching my fashion line—and I'm the woman who can make or break his brand. We're older. Sharper. But the heat between us? Still dangerous. His eyes still ...

Trina had spent the last three years in a perfect relationship with Brandon. Now after planning the perfect wedding with the man of her dreams, everything she had hoped for their lives together was on the brink of coming true. That is, until the day of the wedding when a very important guest didn’t arrive... the groom himself, Brandon. Now Trina is left to pick up the pieces of her life and figure out what went wrong. Why did Brandon leave her at the altar after everything they had been through? Trina wants answers and she won’t rest until she finds them. Her heart won’t let her.

***standalone*** Who is Marco Rios? Most would say guys like him are only good at one thing… breaking hearts. By day he’s a tattoo artist who took the plunge and started his own business, but by night… He’ll be whoever you want him to be—a wet dream in the flesh. Brynn Palmer was content, enjoying her low-key life, one that rarely sprouted surprises. That is, until she crossed paths with the force better known as Marco. It was only one night, but that one night changed everything. ~ “Marco” is a full-length standalone in the “Better When He's Bad” series. He's made a ...

A Match Made in Heaven 2 – A Heartfelt Sequel About Love, Family, and Second Chances 💘 She thought she’d never love again. Now, she’s saying yes to forever. But can she trust that this happiness is here to stay? 💘 Nina Carter never imagined she’d find love after loss, but Scott Jamison changed everything. With his unwavering love, patience, and devotion—not just to her, but to her sons—he’s shown her that second chances aren’t just possible, they’re meant to be. Now, as Scott prepares to take the next step and propose, he knows this isn’t just about him and Nina—...

Phate (/fāt/) - a strong feeling of resentment toward a member of the opposite sex, which eventually compels both parties to be drawn to one another in love. Ze’Cheray walked into her first class of senior year thinking it was going to be a breeze. She walked out believing she made the worst mistake of her life. De’Veon’s deep chocolate skin, penetrating eyes, and edge of silent confidence made Ze’Cheray think the new guy just might break her out of her most recent bout of singleness. Until he opened his mouth. From that day forward, for some reason, De’Veon saw Ze’Cheray as ...

Unless it's under reconstruction...never close your heart. Essence best-selling author Monica F. Anderson aka Dr. mOe Anderson delivers a delightful, stand-alone sequel to her acclaimed novel “When a Sistah’s Fed Up” in this humorous and heartfelt story about love, family, and the power of forgiveness… Ambitious and beautiful, Faith Henry is a savvy woman. By all measures—her career, friendships, and financial accounts—she is certifiably successful. Right? Not so fast. She’s hopelessly entangled in the ties that bind: Her millennial daughter, Sloane, has returned to the nest ...

This is supposed to be her happily ever after with the man she fell in love with at first sight... except her new husband’s family hates her. The more Sharmeka tries to be respectful and cordial, the further Rick’s parents push back against her marriage to their son. Rick loves Sharmeka with all of his heart, but finds himself torn between maintaining his wife’s affections and gaining his parent’s acceptance. When their final thrust destroys the fragile trust between she and her husband, Sharmeka begins to think that maybe love wasn’t meant for her after all. This story is a BWWM ...

*NOVELLA* Unlucky in love, Rue's heart has been shattered into pieces, and she has all but given up on finding love. But fate has other plans for her when a chance encounter with a handsome stranger sets her heart ablaze. Nunez is everything she's ever wanted in a partner, but Rue is more focused on achieving her career goals of opening her own spa. As their magnetic attraction intensifies, Rue finds herself struggling between her fear of drama and the desire to give love a chance. Will she open her heart to Nunez and embrace the happiness that has eluded her for so long, or will she ...

Can your first crush really turn into your first love? After experiencing heartbreak from a person she thought was her first love, twenty-two-year-old, shy, and awkward Alana directs her time and energy to her future rather than relationships. But that all changes when her best friend, Gia, invites her to a party which is hosted by her older brother, Christian— Alana’s first crush that she never fully got over. Christian is a sexy asshole with a no-nonsense attitude that women tend to flock to, even though he gives them his ass to kiss. At twenty-six, he is a successful entrepreneur ...

In many ways, twenty-something Tiffany Patterson has been living the hard knock life…literally. As a child, she watched her father physically abuse her mother on a constant basis. When Tiffany finally grows up, she finds that she hasn’t fared much better than her mother when it comes down to choosing a loving, kind, and supportive significant other. Eventually, Tiffany decides to just give up on dating altogether. But the holiday season is a time for miracles. Perhaps Tiffany’s about to find that God is willing to answer her unspoken prayer for a happily-ever-after.

Can the Broken Ever Truly be Redeemed? As a child, Lana Harrington loved the Lord. But then life happened, and Lana didn’t want anything to do with religion or Christ. As the owner of a successful cookie shop, one would think that things are perfect for the beautiful Lana. But outside appearances are often deceptive — just a mask for the turmoil that is really going on inside a person’s heart, soul, and mind. When Lana decides to take a hard look at her sense of spirituality, she starts to feel as if something is wrong, something is missing. Sometimes, when a sista seems broken beyond...

“Sometimes, I felt like I’d give it all up if we could just have a normal life, to have him next to me at night because Lord knows, I was so over sleeping in a cold bed...” - Alsina Knight Most women would kill to live the life of a baller’s wife, but Alsina knows all too well that everything that glitters ain’t gold. She found love in the most unexpected way, but with Jokari playing ball overseas for months at a time, Sina starts to wonder what really has his attention: basketball or another chick? Kari has big plans to make this Valentine’s Day epic, but will he get caught up ...

The Road Beasts: Roo – A Gritty, High-Stakes MC Romance 🔥 He’ll do anything to protect his family. She refuses to stand on the sidelines. Together, they’re unstoppable. Carl Watson has fought for everything he holds dear—his wife, Eden "Roo", their daughter, Destiny, and his place within the Road Beasts MC. But when a ruthless cartel leader sets his sights on Eden and their child, Carl knows one thing for sure—he’ll burn the world down before he lets anyone take what’s his. Hector Nunez isn’t just a threat—he’s a predator, obsessed with Eden and determined to destroy ...

Anika was born into poverty, deep in the hood. However, her life’s journey has taken her from her humble beginnings to the pinnacle of success as a successful chemical engineer. But her road to happiness has been paved with unexpected twists and turns. As Anika approaches her thirties, she finds herself living a life of reckless abandon, throwing caution to the wind, and indulging in the temptations that surround her. Her decision to turn away from God during her teenage years haunts her, leaving her searching for meaning and purpose in a world that often feels empty. However, when a ...

Her curves are the first thing I see. Gentle and vast, my mind goes crazy. I have to have her. His smile is the first thing I notice. Full and bright, he makes the dark room light up like sun. I have to be with him. A dance there. A kiss here. She’s in my bed now. Things are heating up, but my roommate took all the condoms. What do I do? This man has me hotter than thousand suns. I want him like a dehydrated man wants water, but he says he’s out of condoms. I don’t want the night to end here. Damn, I can’t believe I’m going to go through with this without protection. An Unexpected...

🔥 Enemies to lovers. Unfinished business. A battle of hearts and minds. 🔥 Betty Bingham has spent years dedicated to her career and family, leaving little room for romance. After a painful divorce, she’s vowed to never fall for the wrong man again—especially not a white man. But when she challenges the infuriatingly charming Dr. William "Billy" Watson during a heated academic debate, sparks fly in ways she never expected. Billy is a well-respected historian, used to commanding the room—until Betty calls him out in front of a packed audience. He should be annoyed. Instead, he's ...

Thirty-something, Shawntriece, is a well-paid executive at a Fortune 500 corporation. Her life is practically perfect — at least to her it is. She has a beautiful home, an expensive car, a family who loves her, and two adorable twin daughters to cherish and spoil. However, despite everything that she has in the material world, she's sorely lacking in the spiritual realm. When life throws her a curve ball, will it end up being the chance she needs to find her way back to Christ? Will the relationship she develops with a saved, good-looking, single father grow into much more? Somehow, some ...

Michelle Carter is ready for a new stage in her life. She is a resident at a prestigious Miami hospital, and her path to becoming a doctor has required many sacrifices, including a failed relationship. Though to be honest, her ex was a jerk, and now Michelle isn't looking for a new guy anyway. She's concentrating on fulfilling her dream of being a doctor, and nothing else matters. Except somehow, bad luck follows her, and she manages to get into huge trouble at the new job. Lex Makarov is a painfully handsome local billionaire, a son of a Russian oligarch and his only heir. He isn't used to...

Mahogany Stone has been through a lot in her life. She's seen a lot. All of the things that she’d witnessed her entire life, shaped her into the woman that she was. Mahogany was never going to fall in love. Love was for the weak. For the weak-minded people who believed in fairytales and all the other BS that people fed us when we were younger. But there was just something about Karlos. He bugged her. He irritated her. He made her laugh and he made her cry. He...... broke her down and she never saw it coming. Karlos Davenport is a playboy. Plain and Simple. And he’s not afraid to admit ...