African American Inspirational Fiction

Who sleeps or lusts after a pastor? And who on earths wants to be stuck in the shadow of a man, wearing a big hat and sitting in a permanent front row seat where everyone is watching you? Not Destiny! Roderick Prince Strong is just as handsome as he is fine, but I’m just not sure if being a first lady is a part of my destiny. I know that my journey is marked by love and destined by God, but I still have not accepted the fact that I now own, Faith Temple Cathedral…a church. But just as I’m finally coming to grips with my assignment and things are coming together after the death...

Calvin Snow is the new Associate Pastor of Mount Zion and the attention from the single ladies is becoming irresistible. Although his wife Savannah tries to keep things spicy in the bedroom, Calvin finds his life boring and predictable. The couple struggles to stay connected in the midst of all the adversity.

What happens when your faith is tested in the place you trusted most? Monét Avery has always followed the rules—of ministry, of womanhood, and of the Black church. She’s loyal. Committed. Discreet. But when revival season brings a guest preacher with charm, secrets, and a gift for spiritual seduction, Monét is pulled into a quiet storm that will shake the foundations of everything she believes. What begins in silence turns into a search for truth, one that threatens reputations, exposes corruption, and challenges whether the church can survive the weight of its own sins. With ...

Kenda Tyson has lived a pretty wonderful life. Her parents are lawyers who own their own firm, and they provide their 17-year-old daughter with only the finest. Kenda has come to expect that the men in her life will continue to offer her that same level of luxury, and when she meets the good-looking, smooth-talking Jerome Smith, she’s sure she’s hit the jackpot. Her perspective quickly changes, however, when she finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of love, lies, and abuse.

The lady who once wore a white-t to clean the church and tend to the flower-beds, is now First Lady extraordinaire, Destiny Strong, and if you’ve read Destiny’s Decision, you’ve already met her. Destiny is all about her husband and children, but has come to realize she’s lost herself and these days, she’s not handling things all that well. When her son Scott leaves for the Navy, Destiny is caught in the middle of pain and picking up the pieces. Like most men, Pastor Roderick Prince Strong did not quite understand her emotional breakdown. He’s committed to making sure his ...

Jade Bishop left the home she grew up in, and the man she’s loved since childhood when her grandmother MiMi passed away. She thinks the move was to heal her heart, but she finds out that healing was waiting right in the place that she left. Now, that she is back home, she’s pleased with how everything, seemingly, went right back to normal. Jasper loves her, she loves him, but the only problem is… he’s not happy leaving her at night. So in Booth-Fashion, Jasper is planning the surprise of her life. Love is on the horizon for the Jackson/Booth gang. Kane, Uncle James, and Jasmine are ...

In the sleepy town of Willow Creek, Alabama, an air of injustice hung heavy. George McGomery, a 40-year-old black man, found himself ensnared in a twisted web of lies and deceit, wrongfully accused of a heinous murder. The powers that be, driven by their own nefarious agendas, orchestrated a sham trial, and George was condemned to a life sentence in the cold, unforgiving walls of a federal penitentiary. As the iron bars clanged shut behind him, George's world crumbled. His once-vibrant spirit dimmed, and the only glimmer of hope came from the unwavering belief of his family and a young, ...

More Than Grateful follows First Lady Rachel Tate as she faces the most challenging trial of her life. Married to Pastor Jonas Tate, the charismatic leader of Rise Church, Rachel is determined to make her mark by organizing her first women’s conference, aptly named More Than Grateful. But the journey is anything but smooth. As Rachel steps into her new role, she encounters resistance from the women in the congregation, particularly from Allison, who once hoped to marry Jonas herself. The tension between Rachel and Allison spills over, straining Rachel’s relationship with her husband and...

He’s everything I prayed for, but Brody’s too good to be true. Majesty Millions-Jones I came back to Logansport Rivers, to rebuild my Nana’s house and my life. Running with bands, singing in clubs, and bad relationships has finally taken a toll on me. All I want is a good country living, filled with memories and what my grandmother loved; Jesus, singing, cows, and corn. Yet, I’m getting more than I bargained for… Brody Lane. Brody Lane She’s still the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen. And I remember the summer I vowed to make her mine. She was fifteen; I was nineteen, and ...

She saves lives but doubts her own worth—can his love show her the truth? Lieutenant Miranda "Randy" Keyes has devoted her life to saving others, but when it comes to her own heart, she’s convinced she’s beyond rescue. Haunted by loss and plagued by self-doubt, Randy hides behind the safety of her small-town life in Yuletide, determined to keep love at bay. Luke Logan, a star athlete with a shattered past, has returned to Yuletide searching for a fresh start for himself and his troubled teenage daughter. Yet, he never expected to find hope in the fiery yet compassionate firefighter ...

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...

Before Langston Hughes and his literary prowess became synonymous with American poetry, he was a seventeen-year-old on a train to Mexico City, seeking funds to pursue his passion. His early poems, beloved verses like “The Negro Speaks of Rivers,” were written without formal training, often on the back of napkins and envelopes, and were inspired by the sights and sounds of Black working-class people he encountered in his early life. Blues in Stereo is a posthumous collection of these early works, in which we see Langston Hughes like we’ve never seen him before.

The bond of friendship can be invincible, unbreakable and eternal. Such is the friendship between Prodigal and Teary. Best friends since the age of seven, their lives are divinely intertwined. From childhood all the way through to adulthood, they remain loyal and united to one another. This loyalty comes with some difficult days. Especially when Prodigal's secret love for Teary is anxiously looking for a way to reveal itself. Teary, on the other hand, is leading her own life, oblivious to her best friend's true feelings for her. Prodigal soon decides to place his feelings for Teary on hold,...

Christmas is almost here again and I need to slay my pain, but I’m stuck… I don’t care what anyone says, if crap doesn’t try to rock them out of Christian sometimes, they’re lying. Especially, stuff that hits at the Holidays. That hurt cuts different. It’s been a fight to remember what’s in me, while operating with a heart, still lingering in the space and place where it happened. As quiet as it’s kept, I’m holding on to the one I can’t have, but letting go of the one I need most…God. Then comes Major Hollands mending me like a quilt and using fragments and scraps to ...

The protectors. They'll risk their lives to protect a woman in danger. But will they risk their hearts? When his stepbrother disappears and his niece and nephew are in danger, wealthy security expert Brett Jarvis doesn’t hesitate. His responsibility is keep the twins safe. Even when they come as a package deal with their pretty, faith-filled nanny. Being forced to spend more time with her convinces him he’s not the man for her. She’s a forever kind of girl, and as he can’t offer her that. Ashley Lamott won’t leave the children she cares for when their lives are threatened. But ...

It's never fun when life happens and things change.... Maddox Fox, a/k/a Mr. Competitive has come face to face with his past, right when he was getting ready to explore his future, with the highly competitive, Dr. Gazelle Shaw. When Gazelle makes a suggestion that Maddox eventually succumbs to, he finds himself face to face with the woman he left behind. Now, he's having to give up what he desired to take care of what God decides. Dr. Gazelle Necole Shaw is no youngster, but there are some unfinished emotions from some things in her past that has brought her front and center with her past. ...

Marlon & Zenoviah Love, dreams, and all the drama of high school life collide in Marlon & Zenoviah, a fresh, heartfelt story about finding your person when you least expect it. Meet Marlon—a smooth-talking basketball star with big hoop dreams—and Zanoviah, the low-key poetic genius who’d rather hide in her journal than step into the spotlight. Their worlds couldn’t be more different, but when a class project throws them together, sparks fly in the most unexpected way. From sneaky glances in the hallway to deep conversations under the bleachers, Marlon and Zanoviah discover what it ...

"Candy-Coated Words Have Led to Sleepless Nights": "Tiffany's marriage is built on a foundation of sweetly spun lies since the day they uttered 'I do.' Overwhelmed by sorrow yet paralyzed by fear, Tiffany witnesses her world unraveling. The truth she concealed has been uncovered, and her husband now holds the fragments of her deception. In the wake of one little white lie, Tiffany confronts the haunting question: Can the cost of that seemingly harmless untruth shatter everything she holds dear?"

The finale of the E Love Series is here… and love is about to take over the town. The Jourdain girls are getting married—and this time, they’re going out in style. With the blessing of their soon-to-be husbands, Jacob and Dwight, Jamecia and Jayla have planned something no one will forget: a double wedding to celebrate their extraordinary love stories. Finally, love is trending for them both—and the sisters could not be happier. But where there is blessing, there is also battle. And the same enemy watching these celebrations unfold is determined to test their resolve. This time, the...

He needs money to expand his business. She’s willing to give him all he needs if his faith goes deeper. Can this billionaire banker show this small-time-dreamer that some things are just a glimpse of what’s really purposed for you? Kivers Landry a/k/ Mr. Creative, the founder of Creative Concepts is going to meet a billionaire financial backer, Lauralee Bergans and nothing will be as he assumed. When he gets there, Bergans tells him that everything looks well but she needs more. Kivers could either go back to his boys and tell them he blew the deal, or go back to Bergans & Bright ...