African American Contemporary Romance

**FULL STANDALONE NOVEL** Lucas Davenport is sick and tired of everyone he knows hovering over him and his shrink sipping his room temperature coffee and asking all these intrusive questions! He didn’t die, and despite the fact that he doesn’t remember what happened that day, he’s doing just fine now so everyone can just go back to normal! But when they don’t he finds solace at a restaurant owned by millionaire Simone Reed, whom he quickly falls for. The only problem is he has a wife (Vanessa). As he and Simone grow closer the events leading up to that fateful day he almost died are...

Fast-Paced Steamy BWWM Crime Romance Jordan Ehrhardt just met the woman of his dreams… Too bad she belongs to a rich, white real estate developer named Big Donnie, who treats her worse than dirt. Beautiful ebony-skinned art lover Alexis catches Jordan’s eye right away… she just has that something, a smile and a warmth he couldn’t turn away from if he tried. When Jordan and Alexis begin to spend time together, their passionate chemistry is off the charts. Just as their hookup begins to grow into something real, Alexis’s ex comes back with an ax to grind: if Big Donnie can’t have ...

An Essence best-selling author, Rochelle Alers also boasts a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and Zora Neale Hurston Award. Sweet Southern Nights continues the Eaton family saga, which finds Dr. Levi Eaton far from his Northern roots, volunteering at a Kentucky clinic. There he meets Angela Chase, whose sultry Southern hospitality is just what the doctor ordered. But as their relationship deepens, Angela worries Levi may discover the secrets she’s been hiding.

BWWM Interracial Romance: In the Hospital, Empathy Leads to LoveTanisha Barkley enjoys her life as a Nurse Practitioner. Zach Fredricson is a new volunteer in the chemotherapy ward she oversees. At first, she distrusts his motives for wanting to volunteer, and she treats him accordingly. Then a moment of sadness brings them together. They also find out they have a common love for Paris. She helps him learn French, but she repels his advances artfully and compassionately. When she learns the truth about him, she's afraid of the feelings stirring deep inside her. Will they find true love in ...

Two children from Sierra Leone, Liberty and A’shai, are brought together by chance, only to be forced apart by the most inevitable and tragic fate. Ashley & JaQuavis bring us this classic love story set against modern life’s most horrifying realities.

Winning her is going to be an uphill battle. But he's up for the challenge. When Brandon Matthews was leaving Blue Ridge Bay twelve years ago, he didn't mean to ignore his best friend and long-time crush, Destiny Rogers. Brandon is visiting home for the summer. A series of events over the last year have convinced him that he needs to share his feelings with Destiny. But after ignoring her for twelve years, he knows winning her back is going to be an uphill battle. But it is one he's willing to fight. Destiny has built a wonderful life for herself in the town she grew up in working in a ...

First, it started off as a little fling for the then nineteen-year-old Imani Bleeker. It was advantageous, beneficial, and fun because it was something forbidden, something and someone she knew she had no business doing. A man who watched her grow up, a man who taught her how to fight, and a man who accompanied her to her sweet sixteen. Deep down Don "Greedy" Davidson, fifty-four, is disgusted with himself for fooling around with his goddaughter Imani but he can’t stop from falling in love with her beauty and timeless, familiar grace.

Kane and Serenity are back. In book one so much transpired. With more obstacles tossed their way, can the couple's love conquer all this go around?

August Drake, the family’s black sheep, is the last person his father wants as a CEO of the company he’s built with his bare hands. However, when his older brother, the golden child, falls ill, he’s left with no other choice. In order to maintain his position, the most eligible bachelor must complete two tasks: marry and produce a few heirs to the throne.

Most people wouldn't accuse me of being a good person, but most people don't understand me. Hell, I'm not sure I understand myself sometimes. All I know is that my life has been a challenge, and the day-to-day grind of all wears me down. I graduated college with a degree in marketing, and have just been brought on to be an intern at an ad agency. Contrary to the chaos in my home life, things are looking up . . . until I learn that Kendrick Kennedy will also intern for the same agency.

*FULL STANDALONE* Jacquelyn loves her job as a book publisher. She began working with her partner Harrison after her first book was a best seller and she lost the passion for writing. The only problem is she just wishes that she could be more than a partner to Harrison, but he's married. Seeing him every day just intensifies her desire to be in his bed. She never wanted what she can't have, but she can tell the feelings are mutual. How can she continue to work with him knowing that she would give anything to make him hers? Harrison can't hide his desire for Jacquelyn. He never had a thing ...

Grocery store bag boy Andrew hates his job. No career growth, rude customers, and the forced customer appreciation greeting have taken a toll on his mental stability. Though his job gives him the flexibility to attend community college, he can find no other enjoyment there. That is until he met the woman that would change his life. During Andrew’s mundane day of grabbing and bagging, Victoria, a customer with an infectious smile and playful personality, gives him the attention that he’s been missing.

Carol has made some big moves since her divorce from Wallace. She’s become a nurse, runs the Strong’s Family Clinic, and now, she’s ready for love. Baxter, her date to Wallace’s reception, is a handsome, rich, retired Airman but something is not there. Carol wants a love to call her own, but she refuses to settle just for the sake of having a man. So, while her friends are left to wonder about Baxter and her, she’s putting more time into talks with Carlotta (her only daughter), and her best friend Isha. She’s beautiful, seemingly smart, and has such a wonderful sense of humor. ...

It’s hard being in your twenties, single, and desiring love. It’s also hard dating and at the same time, controlling your flesh. Nevertheless, the young singles of FTC are learning how to safe-date. In this rare but raw singles class, they are learning things from the perspective of newly married sisters, Jamecia and Jayla. Will the lessons stick? Carlotta has been such an awesome sister to Isha, but even doing her best, things happen that she has no control of. But, thank God for church friends. Lyden, was there from the very beginning. As their feelings began to change for one another...

She cheated with one of her best friends' husbands - and turned scathing publicity into cash-money celebrity. But Jessa Bell has reformed. She's trying to make amends to those she did wrong, and she's started a successful business catching rich unfaithful spouses. Her agents are beautiful lost girls who get a shot at the good life. And when Jessa's sizzling affair with private detective Hammer turns into love and marriage, she's sure she's finally doing things right, until she catches Hammer sleeping with one of her agents just months after their wedding.

Malik Carter, the youngest of the Carter brothers, finds himself heartbroken, shattered, and bewildered after one fateful night shatters his world and leaves him and Bria estranged. Events spiral out of control pushing them apart to confront their demons alone.

♥The Candy Beach Series ♥ Can an alcoholic and a grieving dairy farmer find true love? After her dad's unexpected death, Emily struggles to run her family's dairy farm. When handsome Frank Reese, a CPA, unexpectedly shows up for an audit, her life drastically changes. Emily is stunned when Frank uncovers a secret about her deceased father - a secret that may change her life forever. Frank is mesmerized by his beautiful, outspoken client. As she tries to sweeten his mood with her mouthwatering milk chocolate candy, he struggles with a problem. His addiction and lack of faith are enough ...

Syre Reign has always been seen as the family screw-up. Wherever he goes, his reputation as a hothead with repeated run-ins with the law precedes him. From a young age, Delilah Gold has groomed her sons and nephews to take over her online empire. Everyone has a place in the family business, even Syre as the head of security. Now that Delilah is retiring soon, she sets a plan in motion to merge her family dynasty with the infamous Black family through a marriage of convenience.

Born of mixed heritage, Jayliah gravitates toward her father's side of the family more than her mother's because that's all she knows. Her actions are being tested daily by a biased mother that she has to defend her choice of friends. While exploring her sense of identity, her parents are experiencing their own crisis. Ambrielle has been harboring a dark secret for most of her life. When she feels threatened to expose her shameful past, it plummets her into acting out. This secret has caused a wedge between her and her husband's marriage. How could she think it was all water under the ...

First love. Second chances. Is it possible the second time around is better than the first time?​ Running away from guilt nine years ago sent Valencia in the arms of pursuing higher education living in another city. She learns to cope with the loss of making the wrong decision led by selfishness. Valencia doesn't allow depression to settle, but instead chooses to experience life to the fullest without Lorenz, her first love. While having a life of her own, relationships teach her that having a kept secret can only get you so far.​ Going back home is always a good thing, unless you’re ...