African American Contemporary Romance

Gaia Wilson: I wanted nothing to do with him. His eyes were lifeless. His demeanor cold. His actions too harsh. Ricardo Carter wasn't the kind of man you fell in love with—he was the kind you ran from. Ricardo "Rocco" Carter: I wanted everything to do with her. Her eyes were full of life. Her demeanor soft. Her actions thoughtful. Gaia Wilson was the kind of woman you fell in love with—she was the kind you ran toward.

Solomon takes care of his people. All he expects in return is for everyone on his team to remain solid. Anyone who refuses to show loyalty no longer earns his favor, and family is not exempt. Kaori Randall embraces one concept: love and be loved. She is raised by parents and grandparents, who are examples of happy, healthy relationships. Kaori has high expectations when it comes to her own happiness, which makes the failure of her own love life a huge disappointment.

Power, Love and Revenge; though these four men were born and bred to lead, the women who love and cherish them are just as fierce as the men they follow ... (Books have not been updated from their original publishings) Bram's Lullaby te dua (I love you) ... the voice whispered in Albanian. Since his accident almost a year ago in New York Bram had heard the intoxicatingly sweet voice murmur I love you in his parents native tongue and sing an lullaby his mother had taught him as a child. Problem was he didn't know the voice, couldn't place it to anyone in which he had known unless the voice ...

New York Times best-selling author Eric Jerome Dickey returns to a character he created in his celebrated novel of erotic daring, Pleasure. Four years have passed in the life of Nia Simone Bijou, and she is approaching the height of her artistic powers. A film she has written is poised for international success, the studio is eager for a sequel, and the media are fascinated by her work. Yet her imaginative mind is wandering.

Yves worked so hard to build a better life and rid herself of her ex-husband. When she sees him in Vee’s kitchen, her entire world feels like it went back to the day her daughter died. With her ex-husband back in her life, she has to deal with all the past traumas that their marriage has caused. If Khalif re-entering her life isn’t enough, a blast from the past comes back into her life proving to still have the keys to her heart.

New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Brenda Jackson ignites fierce passions within her devoted fan following. Her Steele series features an African-American family whose members find love in the least likely places. Here, gift shop owner Stacey Carlson harbors secret fantasies about her sexy landlord Eli Steele. Looking to change his playboy image, Eli thinks proposing to Stacey is a good way to start. Their arrangement is supposed to be strictly business, but when real sparks fly between them, Eli begins reconsidering his stance.

SHE KNOWS she's never been deeper in love... HE KNOWS that she's his true soulmate... Paula is the perfect blend between femininity and a progressive woman with a focus on a "perfect" future. Will is a true to form alpha male with a troubled past, desperately in need of someone to believe in him. She Knows, He Knows is the story of the shared life and love between Paula and Will. It is the love many wish to experience, but only few are blessed to find. SHE KNOWS goodbyes are forever... HE KNOWS no other love will match theirs... What will tomorrow bring for Paula and Will?

Into the Dark Shainezi wasn’t looking for love. She was too busy building her graphic design empire, juggling deadlines, and trying to keep her Brooklyn apartment in one piece. But when the power goes out for the third time in a week, she meets Elijah, her smooth-talking, easy-on-the-eyes neighbor who just so happens to be a pro at fixing breaker boxes. What starts as a quick favor turns into something much more when Elijah’s charm, wit, and undeniable chemistry with Shainezi light up her world in ways she didn’t expect. Between late-night takeout sessions, impromptu photo shoots, and...

All work and later for play has always been Nikki Wade's motto. Until the enticingly hot yet complicated Bakari Youngblood convinces her otherwise while at a conference in Jamaica. After a tough emotional two years of pain and loneliness and one night of unexpected passion with Bakari, Nikki gives in to his request to be uninhibited. And soon, she rediscovers herself and realizes that love is possible again. But is that love possible with Bakari who seems to be holding something back?

A historic Upstate New York snowstorm traps Michelle's high school bully, star quarterback Duke Callahan at her house. She can't bear to look at him after what he did to her. He's cruel, remorseless and an utter sociopath...Michelle wants nothing to do with his confession of love, even from the chiseled, popular and effortlessly charming Duke.

Alexis Monroe and Jaceon Palmer were college sweethearts. They’d planned their lives and were set to get married until Jaceon reveals a change in the plans they had for the future. Hit with the devastating blow that he no longer wants children, Alexis breaks things off. Years later, she is married with a beautiful daughter and pregnant with her son. Tragedy strikes when her husband is killed in an unsolved hit-and-run accident. After struggling through her pregnancy and dealing with her grief for a year, Alexis realizes she needs help.

In and out, remind the degenerate Man-child his Boss call nephew of his place in the Bratva Organization then move on to more important matters. A simple plan, with no deviations until a Cherub came into view and Drago's simple plan became something he nor his Cherub ever expected.

About Found All I’ve ever cared about was being the type of man that God has called me to be, and having a woman in my life who will love me unconditionally. Then I Found her. She’s the prettiest woman I’ve ever laid eyes on, and the fact that she has those two darling little girls is enough to make me stake claim on all three of them. Now, she thinks her full-figured body, and the nut she used to be married to is enough to run me away. What she doesn’t understand is I love me a woman who I have to use every ounce of my strength to hold onto and I’m trained and equipped for any ...

Atlanta, Georgia, 1950–Michael can’t believe his eyes as he watches the man he loves marry a woman from the back row of Mount Zion Baptist Church. When the beautiful couple is pronounced man and wife, he leaves his home in Georgia for the chance of a better life in New York City. Alexander is just trying to exist in Queens, New York. Although his family is aware of his unnatural attraction to men, they adore him. The price of hiding his true identity from the rest of the world leads to a deep and painful loneliness for Alex, even in the bosom of a loving family.

Lunchtime Chronicles: The Nooner was written by USA Today Bestselling Author Reana Malori Forbidden desire can be sexy. Joy was not frigid. Her ex-boyfriend made that claim just before he walked out the door —after she discovered he was cheating. But something about his words lingered long after their disastrous relationship ended. Focused and career-driven, she had no time for men who couldn't handle her in the bedroom or outside of it. Loneliness was not a good bedfellow, and she was tired of not having someone by her side at night. It was fun exploring her newly awakened desires alone....

“No amount of success, money, or fame should ever come before self-love.” Melody Ford chose self-love over the money, notoriety, and endless drama of being Jamil Walker’s wife. Having semi-escaped from the tumultuous and abusive relationship, Melody is only focused on her newfound future. Yet while waiting on the divorce to be finalized, Melody only has one thing on her mind: revenge. Melody wants her husband to feel a bit of the pain that he’s put her through. Deciding her vengeance should be personal, she goes after her brother-in-law, Salim. The same Salim, who’s been harboring...

Tawonna, twin of Tammy Strong, has had her share of ups and downs. Some of her decisions, nearly destroyed her life. Now, she’s reclaiming what belongs to her…abundant life and she’s moving to the beat of God’s Word. Her life has changed, her family is mended, and the only thing she’s missing is love. Daryl Antoine, a retired police officer—now private investigator, has been given an assignment that is deeper than he imagined. He came to do a job, but it seems as if this job was purposed to do something in him. Not to mention, thirty-thousand-dollars isn’t bad to get close to ...

Hearts are broken and healed. Scars, both physical and emotional, are formed. Happiness is found, then lost, then found again. Over the course of a year, these sisters face shattering blows and remarkable triumphs as they embark on a journey, figuring out that pesky little thing called love.

Jamison Jareau has suffered a terrible loss. His wife of eighteen years passed away the day she gave birth to their son. Consumed with grief and guilt over her death, Jamison has thrown himself into work and raising his four children without her. Two and a half years have passed since he lost his soulmate. The kids are growing up and Jamison realized he needs a little more help with them than he wants to admit. At the urging of his mother-in-law, he seeks a live-in nanny to alleviate some of the stress of being a single parent.

A Forbidden Love Ignites the Tundra... In the frozen heart of Alaska, two kindred souls find solace in each other's arms. Meet Logan, a rugged and enigmatic fisherman, and Willow, a young and ambitious college student on break from school who is staying with him for the summer. Their paths collide one fateful night under the Northern Lights, setting ablaze a desire neither could have anticipated. As their connection deepens, so does their attraction for one another. They embark on a passionate affair that defies the frigid temperatures and societal expectations. But their love is far from ...