African American Contemporary Romance

Janie and E are both from the wrong side of the tracks. Their actions in life have caused them to be despised by their peers and the rest of society. Bad Girl + Bad Boy = Chaos? Or can Janie and E find redeeming value in each other?

Lyle DeLeone has always had the mentality of a hustler. Having grown up with a weak, drug-addicted mother and an ignorant, misogynistic father, she had to learn early on to protect herself and handle her own. Unfortunately, her ways caused those around her to deem her unlovable. So, it was no surprise that when she met the handsome Rashawn, she quickly snatched him up, hoping to prove that she, in fact, could be loved by a man. Married life with Rashawn isn't bad, but it isn't good either.

Publicist. NBA player. Career ending Injury. Family Secrets. Undeniable attraction.

It doesn't matter how good a person try to be... Dante Savage and Gary Mercier are two men who are in love with one woman. One had her, and another is set on making her his for life. But with one man out to take back his wife, what choice will Kohara Mercier make? In the midst of love, war of the heart, and betrayal, lessons are learned, hearts are broken, but in the end, a lifelong love will be found. Come along and journey on this tale of heartbreak, betrayal, and the cost of one's actions, in Stolen By A Savage 3 Books Collection.

Congratulations is the story of Tiffany Garner and Thomas Anthony Young. After eight months of dating, Tiffany thinks that any day now, Thomas will propose to her. That is until they get into a senseless argument before Thomas leaves on a business trip. Tiffany is hurt by the words that are exchanged. To get her mind off her troubles, she decides to go a wedding with her best friend, Alicia. While there, Tiffany's world is turned upside down when she sees Thomas not out of town, but at the wedding.

Leisha thought she would never get rid of her ex, Kadeem. Thirteen years of drama, anguish, and heartache, then she finally got free… Until all hell broke loose. On top of dealing with the aftermath of trauma, Leisha is contemplating something new with Manuel… Are Manny’s motives pure, or are all men the same? Manuel has always been known for his persistence. It was what helped him start his graphic design company in high school and segue into owning his current location, with prospects of a second in the near future. All Manny wants is to settle down with the right woman. He believes...

Essence best-selling authors of Love Don’t Live Here Anymore, the husband/wife team of Chiles and Millner use a dramatic “he said, she said” approach in a novel that carries listeners right into the hearts of two lifelong friends. Aaron and Nina grew up on the same street and have been best buddies for 25 years. Now they wonder if they might ruin their relationship if they make room in it for passion and romance.

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.

Discover the Unexpected Journey to True Love In a world where love is often just a swipe away, what happens when destiny intervenes in the most unexpected ways? Dive into a captivating tale of romance that defies the ordinary and challenges the heart. Meet a reclusive millionaire, renowned for crafting other people's love stories but oblivious to his own heart's calling. Across town, a heart surgeon with a seemingly perfect life and a handsome fiancé faces an unforeseen twist of fate. An accident leaves her blind, turning her world upside down and offering a chance to rediscover her long-...

White Billionaire Helps With More Than Money Shanika is drowning in debt and trying to get her college degree while Steven, who is new in her life, doesn’t have a worry in the world. He offers to help, but can she pay the price? Look inside to find out more. This was originally published as "BWWM White Billionaire."

All the drama from the Calm Before the Storm continues in its sequel, Whirlwind. The web of lies and deceit grows wider and deeper than anyone could have ever imagined, and no one is prepared to handle the storm that is brewing in Post Grand. Nicole grows closer to Tyrus and her heart thirsts for him, but their relationship is intertwined with darkness and secrets from everyone involved. Whitney is trapped in a downward spiral with Stephen. She ends up fighting for more than her relationship. Will she survive? Indulge in this page turner to find out who walks away intact and who is left ...

When 26-year-old Reese accepts a position as a grad assistant, she has no idea an unpleasant encounter with a student will lead to the discovery of what she calls "the trifecta": fine, intellectual, and a little bit rude - three qualities she finds irresistible in a man. She has no intention of doing anything with that discovery. But everybody knows what happens to best laid plans. Jason is a grown man. He's at Blakewood State University to finish his degree and move on. The last thing he's interested in is the female population on campus...Reese might be a notable exception.

The Road Beasts: Gator – A Slow-Burn, Enemies-to-Lovers MC Romance 💀 He’s a silver-tongued flirt. She has strict rules. But when hearts and minds clash, will love rewrite the rules? 💀 Joseph "Gator" Zenek has a reputation—charming, cocky, and always up for a good time. As a loyal brother in the Road Beasts MC, he’s never had trouble attracting women. But lately, the thrill of casual flings is wearing thin. He wants something real. Something lasting. Then he meets Tiffany Brigman—fiercely independent, blunt, brilliant, and completely uninterested in his advances. She runs her...

She infiltrated the Bratva to expose them. He caught her, claimed her, and made her seduction his favorite form of punishment. Kendra came to the Black Veil to destroy it. Disguised, wired, and ready to risk everything, she planned to gather proof and vanish before they ever saw her coming. But the moment Viktor lays eyes on her, all of that burns. The Bratva’s deadliest enforcer doesn’t turn her in. He drags her out of the party and into a game she can’t escape, offering her up to his boss like prey and then being told to make her fall. To seduce her. To use her. To break her. Viktor...

I am a king. A man with blood on my hands. I take what I want and never have regrets about it. Until Nevada. She is pure and beautiful on the inside and out, but she is not to be had by a man like me. A man that takes the lives of my competition. For small moments in time, I can stand in the warmth of her light, and then I am forced back into this cold world. A darkness that I was used to, until her. Now I dream of the time when I can have her close to me, but not too close, because people that stand in my darkness don't always survive. Sometimes I stand next to Kyle just to breath him in. ...

She entered the ring to settle a debt. He dragged her out and claimed her as his prize instead. Talia is thrown into a brutal underground fight club to pay off her cousin’s mistake. Alone, terrified, and completely unprepared, she is shoved into the ring like meat for slaughter. But before the final blow lands, a man steps from the shadows. Alexei, a Bratva enforcer with ice in his eyes and power in every breath. He stops the fight, but not out of mercy. He takes her. Not to save, but to keep. Alexei is cold control made flesh. Everything he does is calculated and precise. But Talia tests...

I have it bad for my grumpy boss. Mr. Mavis is thirty-five. He shouldn’t be grumpier than an old man complaining about the summer heat. I witness his tender side when his daughter’s around. I’ve watched the grump from afar for years. I’m the reason he’s the way he is. As much as I want a second chance with him, I know that can’t happen. Secrets, lies, and tragedy keep us apart.

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.

Is anything truly beyond redemption, beyond the hope of repair, restoration, or renewal? Absolutely not! Jacqueline Vance might beg to differ, as her life spirals out of control. In her thirties, navigating the complexities of marriage and the ache of childlessness, she finds herself at the heart of a murder mystery in Southern Hills. Amidst the darkest betrayal, she discovers that no one, not even her occasional ally Yolanda, is beyond God's reach for redemption. Through this ordeal, Jacqueline learns to confront her current struggles with resilience, eyeing the possibility of what lies ...

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. ...