African American Contemporary

He's the type of man she should be running far away from. A man she has no business getting tangled with personally. And still, she wants him and all the intoxicating ways of his wild world. Giving away his heart was never part of the deal when it came to women. It was only supposed to be about pleasure. Nothing else and nothing more. He's in for a rude awakening when his world collides with a woman as bold, assertive, and determined as he is.

Fancy Taylor wants to settle down. And after dating 26 men in 52 weeks, she knows all too well that married men are bad news. Unfortunately, irresistible Byron Van Lee - who has a big car, big income, big ego, and big you-know-what - neglects to mention his wife and kids until after Fancy falls for him big time. Determined to make Byron hers, Fancy dreams up an outrageous scheme to break up his marriage. Meanwhile, she turns to Desmond Brown for a shoulder to cry on.

With Samad’s target on her back, Liberty must survive the harsh streets alone. But when a chance encounter pushes her into the arms of a new friend, Po, the two take on the California kingpin - and step full force into the game. As bullets and sparks fly, the unlikely pair embarks on a serendipitous journey back to where it all started: Sierra Leone. With a new overseas connection, Po sees an opportunity that is too good to pass up. When his pursuit of the American dream conflicts with Liberty’s past, will they be able to survive, or will the drug empire that they’ve built together come crashing down?

In the turbulent world of Neema Gregory and Khyle Patterson, two complete strangers find themselves thrust into a desperate need for salvation. Their lives couldn’t be more different, yet fate has woven a thread between them that neither could have anticipated. Kyle Patterson, born into privilege and wealth, lived a charmed life until tragedy struck, ripping away the foundations of his existence. The devastating plane crash that claimed his parents’ lives sent him spiraling into a dark abyss, leaving him in a coma and teetering on the edge of life. Little did he know that his path would...

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—...

Angie is taking a serious break from dating. At least, she thought she was until she comes across the finest man she’s ever seen — the new handyman in her building. Angie knows what she wants in a man, and Law doesn't seem to be it. But that doesn’t mean she can’t get to know him, right? Law is focused on rebuilding his life as a free man. That rebuild doesn’t include getting involved with anyone, especially not the bougie girl at his job who always needs something fixed.

Ojasvi "Sin" Sinclair. Fast-forwarding three years after it was finally revealed, what's in a name? Ashira now knows the man she once thought of as a felon laborer is far more than the task she'd bargained for. Yes, he's a convicted felon who works in home-building. He's also convicted in his spiritual walk, a savvy entrepreneur, laboriously supportive, a tad insane, and has possibly run out of patience for her. He's also the father of her three-year-old child.

Following a chilling winter of revelations and newfound relationships, sunshine breaks through, and Koya Priest finds herself basking in its rays. Before truly enjoying them, dark clouds warn her of a brewing storm. Coming to terms with what she didn't want to accept, the fearless beauty despises that she may be more like her father, Duke, than she realized. Having been referred to as intimidating and downright ruthless, Parish Sneaux doesn't let the opinion of others worry him. Parish makes no exceptions regarding his respect, family, and the gang. That's until he gets a rude awakening.

Kane and Veronica’s wedding became the perfect backdrop for the next Faith Temple Cathedral wedding, as Damon proposed to Selena. Although it felt right from the beginning, things are progressing, and Selena is starting to feel something pricking about her response. Newly married Veronica Booth and her sister-in-love, Jasmine Kimbrel, have decided to throw an exclusive couples event for all the couples of Faith Temple Cathedral who were instrumental in their life and wedding. And although there are a few singles in attendance, most of them are engaged or have someone they’ve labeled as ...

You found parts of me I didn’t know existed, and in you, I found a love I no longer believed was real. -Unknown Shayna King is struggling to be happy again after tragically losing her fiancé to murder and her parents to a drunk driver. The middle King sister is now quiet and conservative, hiding the person she used to be. Handsome photographer, Greg Navarro, looks like he should be on the opposite end of the camera. His business is flourishing, and life is good when he’s introduced to the simple beauty that is Shayna King. Greg goes after what he wants, and he finds himself wanting ...

Eleven years ago, the Meotti family experienced the most traumatic event ever imaginable: The murder of the head to their family, the glue and the backbone that kept everyone together. Even though time has passed, moving on from what has happened to their family is something that still eats away at Leila Meotti and her three girls. Her oldest daughter, Aleemah, is hell bent on creating her own way for herself. She makes it clear that she does not trust her own mother, or anyone else for that matter, to lead her. Leila worries about the choices that her daughter is making because just like ...

After burying his father and finding himself at the top of the throne that his father created, Retro thought that this would be the end of his worries. Little does he know that his troubles have just begun. With a baby on the way with his problematic ex-girlfriend, a heavy beef on the streets happening between himself and a rival drug lord – Retro knows the last thing on his mind should be a romance with Semaj, daughter of famous record producer Jungle Feeva. But does a romance with Semaj prove to be Retro’s number one priority? Semaj is finally free. She’s finally happy. But at the ...

When we left Alexis and the crew, lives were hanging in the balance and their enemies were celebrating their victories. Old relationships were strained, and new ones started to form. But they were quickly threatened by danger and drama from jealous exes and bitter enemies bent on revenge. Will Alexis and Kevell be able to survive and come to the rescue of their loved ones who need them the most? Or will the losses and damage their enemies have inflicted be too much for them to handle?

Unsettled… That is the word Desire Chambries uses to describe how she feels. Although her preschool students bring her joy, her personal life needs resuscitating. She’d love to get married, but the dating scene lacks quality men. Most were barely boyfriend material and definitely not fit to be someone’s husband. At thirty-five years old, her hope of finding the man of her dreams and becoming a wife is fading fast, as is the idea of having children of her own. One lonely Friday night, after being stood up for the third time, she sees an ad for Arranged Hearts on social media.

National best-selling author Rochelle Alers gets listeners’ hearts fluttering with this warm contemporary romance. Xavier Eaton is in Charleston, South Carolina, to start a new phase in his life, teaching at a military prep school. The last thing on this ex-Marine’s mind is settling down. But when he walks through the doors of the Sweet Persuasions pastry shop and sees owner Selena Yates, love, it seems, is all he can think about.

The day Christopher Johnson decided to kill me, I already knew what it was like to die. I had already experienced it once. Having the life leeched from my body, blood stolen from my veins, oxygen pulled from my lungs. When he decided to walk back into my life, I was in the middle of my third resurrection, healing from the loss of my brother when I was still raw from losing him.

I wasn't supposed to take on any new clients. All my current couples were already a handful. A marriage therapist with a failing marriage. If only they knew. That is until Kami Lynn walked into my office without her husband. I only treated couples. I was supposed to help save her marriage, instead I was the main reason for its destruction. I did everything the way I was supposed to. I graduated college. Went straight into my career. Got married and had a few crotch goblins and even accepted an outside baby for that man.

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.

This classic presents historical, archaeological, and anthropological evidence to support the theory that ancient Egypt was a black civilization.

Rene is a force to be reckoned with after finding out her uncle Kingston Marshall has been shot. The entire family is out for blood. Rene will not rest until she finds Elizabeth Waters. Samuel Smith knows his wife will stop at nothing until Elizabeth is brought to justice. It’s time she pays for what she has done to their family. Samuel feels guilty. He knows he has to find Elizabeth before Rene finds out the truth about his love affair. Elizabeth will stop at nothing until she wins the heart of Samuel Jacobs. Playing mind games with him and everyone else, thinking she is unstoppable, ...