African American Contemporary

Preston is a man who has everything. He has the perfect job, lives in the perfect home, and has the perfect wife. Life is going great for him until tragedy strikes when his wife, Nia, is killed in a car accident leaving the marketing executive alone for the first time in over fifteen years. As Preston continues to adjust to his new life, his friends, CJ and Bryan, try to warn him about what’s to come on the sixth month anniversary of his wife’s death, which ends his official mourning period in single women’s eyes. He’s on the cusp of being the most desirable man in the office, which...

Dena Meadows is a professional woman, wife, and student working on her Ph.D. Her world is shattered when she finds that her husband has been cheating on her with a younger woman. Coming from a family of failed relationships and secrets, Dena is the first in her family to ever get a formal education. With all her knowledge however, she still seems paralyzed by her husband’s betrayal. Eric Allen is wounded beyond words when his wife Elise cheats on him. Eric was faithful, hardworking, and strived to be the best man he could be. Both are on a journey as they find their lives falling apart. ...

Chyelle Reed was bred with a backbone of steel. Never thinking that she needed help from anyone, she chose to handle her own issues and suffer in poverty rather than have her hand out for a donation of any kind. She was used to making something out of nothing by the sweat of her brow. A twist in fate brings her face to face with Cloverland's savage, King Kyro. Being one of few people who aren't familiar with Houston's finest, she had no idea the adventure their encounter would take them on. At first, falling for him seemed like a slim-to-none chance. Then, being introduced to the drama from...

Janessa is dating a former pro football player, Anthony. He has an amazing body, he has financial means and for many women, he would be the ideal catch if it were not for his wandering eye. On the day of her wedding, she has jitters because she's worried some woman, groupie or another scandal may surface due to HIS many infidelities. He has been caught by the media, bloggers and at times, made her the laughing stock of the pro wife and girlfriend community. When it's that time to object at the wedding, her heart briefly finds peace when no one steps forward. Then, without warning, not one ...

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 ...

He was her salvation and her damnation. In the quiet sanctuary of a sun-drenched coastal village, Ebony dares to dream of a future shaped not by fear but by love. Until shadows from the past creep in and threaten to rip it all away. Dmitri, her reformed Bratva killer, would burn the world to protect her. But every step he takes toward their freedom draws blood. When a ghost from his violent past resurfaces and a treacherous ally forces his hand, they are pulled back into a world where loyalty is lethal and trust is currency. As secrets unravel and enemies close in, Ebony must decide if she ...

🔥 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 ...

This is the PREQUEL to a 5 book series. The Prequel + 4 books. This is an introduction to the series. An urban fiction novelette. Meet Summer Vance, a Chicago transplant new to the Atlanta experience. Name a better city than the ATL that welcomes pretentious perpetrators and successful scammers. Summer's outrageous attempts to set up dope boys, run abortion schemes on professional athletes, to extorting rappers' secrets leads her to build a fake women's empowerment brand until she's exposed. Armed with a slick mouth and a Miami doctored BBL, Summer's adventures will leave readers shook ...

Three lives are intertwined by ambition, rejection, and seduction, as three men chase their dreams, and hope the end justifies the means. Gary must take on the conservative elite to grasp the political opportunity of a lifetime, while Cabrien pines for love, and holds a secret that could destroy those who’ve hurt him—and many more. Armando receives an indecent proposal that would enrage most men, himself included. But everyone has their price. Love is cheap and memories are long in Tricks for a Trade, where every day is a careful dance between ruin and reward. Gary, Cabrien, and Armando...

Can you handle the truth? If your significant other came home and told you they had someone else but they still loved you…would you agree to a polyamorous lifestyle? Don’t be so quick to say NO. You never know until it happens to you. Meet Yani…she’s a pampered princess who’s married to Dash. The honeymoon period has worn off and marital issues ensue. Most couples turn to therapy but not his couple. Dash drops a bomb on Yani and tells her that the only way to fix their marriage is to accept his girlfriend…into their home. This reality check stuns Yani into fighting for her ...

MASK ON… The problem with being fake is that eventually your mask starts to fall and when it does, people around you won’t recognize the person before them. This is what happens to Ember. Ember has had to wear a mask most of her life to not only keep people from getting in but to also keep herself from having her heart crushed into a million pieces. Her first heartbreak didn’t come from a man…it came from her mother Neecee. When Neecee leaves Ember to be raised by her father she builds an ice box around her heart. Eventually she meets her knight and shining armor Iro. Iro is a man ...

Carmen is a very beautiful sista. She's smart, resourceful, and has a lot going for herself. That all changes for the worse when she hooks up with the wrong boyfriend. Because of bad decisions on her part, she ends up with a broken spirit and a criminal record. Despite all of that, God's still in the blessing business. She's fighting hard to rise above the ashes of her past. Because of her strong faith, humble spirit, and beautiful determination, God might just be ready to hand her the man and the life of her dreams...all on the wings of a prayer.

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...

Short & Cozy BWWM Interracial Romance After losing her mother, Ava sets off on a solo van life journey to find herself. But a sudden near death experience places her in the hands of a handsome lifeguard named Shawn who comes to her rescue, igniting a spark neither of them expected. As their paths cross in unexpected ways, Ava finds herself torn between the past she's trying to escape and a future with a man who might just change everything. Will Shawn be the one to heal her heart, or will their fate be lost in the tide? ❤️African American Woman/White Man Interracial Romance 💙Dual POV...

Jacqueline E. Luckett’s debut novel was heaped with critical acclaim and selected as a “recommended read” by the Essence Book Club. Set in the City of Light, her second novel, Passing Love, is a tender tale of love and discovery. After Nicole-Marie Handy leaves a marriage proposal behind to travel to Paris, she discovers that her father had a secret affair with a woman there many years before.

There's no place like home for the holidays ... especially for Lesley Carver. Life in the big city just wasn't her jam and now she's back in Hickory Falls, working at the family diner and helping her mom after she took a tumble. Lesley longs to build a life here, working at the cafe, selling her handmade ornaments and ... er, apparently reviving her high school crush on her best friend’s older brother. Only one problem, her mom wants her to leave Hickory Falls far behind.

A sweet friends-to-lovers romance filled with laughter and romance… Rose Dolson was there for her younger sister’s wedding. She didn’t expect to end up hanging out with an adorable ginger cowboy with the power to change the course of her future. Rose has been chasing stardom without much luck and is at a crossroad in her life. If she gives up her dream, what will she do? Elijah Clemmons believed he had seen Rose before but couldn’t recall where. Making friends with her seemed the perfect way to jog his memory until he got caught up in the fun of hanging out with her. She isn’t ...

She's Been Scarred... She's Broken... Shannon is striving to become a successful professional. After a tragic event occurs in her life, she's left feeling guilty and unworthy of love. She’s on a journey to correct the mistakes of her past, and with God’s help, she knows she can do it. When a familiar face from days long gone shows up in her future, will she be able to open her heart to receive all the love, joy, and happiness that the Lord is trying to offer her? In the end, will Shannon see that God is trying to answer her unspoken prayers? Her unspoken prayer for a happy-ever-after ...

**THIS IS A RE-RELEASE** In this New Jersey Love Story spin-off series, we take a ride through the streets of the dirty Jersey, with the heirs to the Jones and Knight throne, as they experience love and everyday life. Thanks to their parents’ hard work and sacrifices, these siblings have always lived the privileged life of luxury houses, cars, and jewels. Meet Malachi Jones… the twenty-four-year-old laid back, ambitious playboy. During the day, he’s an elementary school gym teacher, but at night, he’s a whole different person. Money and women fall on his lap wherever he goes. ...

Celebrated author Cheris Hodges pens romantic tales that hit all the right notes. In Recipe for Desire, Marie Charles’ party-girl days come to a screeching halt with a DWI arrest and a totaled Jaguar. Sentenced to 500 hours of community service at a local women’s shelter, her only bright spot is a fellow volunteer, TV star Devon Harris. But Devon wants nothing to do with Marie and her selfish ways - until her work at the shelter has her turning over a new leaf.