African American Inspirational Fiction

Sometimes you don’t understand why the afflictions of the righteous fall on you, but this is when you really have to tap into faith and realize that you have a God who never fails, but will your faith work when there’s so much at stake to lose? Aiden has everything finally going his way. His marriage is complete and he’s now contributing to his household thanks to Creative Concept’s merger with Lauralee Bergans. Unlike all of his friends turned brothers, Aiden’s the only one who is married to the beautiful Josie—his best friend and the love of his life. His boys and his pockets ...

1950. In a shack in the Georgia backwoods two siblings, Hannah Mae and Jerry, find themselves suddenly orphaned. The swift and unexpected death of their mother casts a long shadow of foster care, threatening to tear them apart. But fierce and resolute, Hannah Mae vows to keep the system from swallowing them whole. In a desperate bid for freedom, they hit the dusty roads, aiming for the sultry embrace of Mississippi and an obscure auntie, a phantom relative who exists only as a whisper in their memories and a faded photograph in their father’s old Bible. She is their only hope, their ...

I felt like Cinderella, but instead of leaving my shoe, I took my heart and ran. ❤︎❤︎ Renee Long ❤︎❤︎ I want a man, but not one who insights trouble. So, I do the next best thing… I pretend like one night in the billionaire’s arms wasn’t enough to render me hooked. Now, because of my dumb ex, I’ve got to be stuck in a house with a man my body craves. ❤︎❤︎ Jackson Hedges ❤︎❤︎ She’s a cop, and I’m a bad boy with good intentions. She’s got scars, and I make scars into tattoos. Just when I thought I had her… I got set back by a clown who took an ...

Dwight loves all things female—but he’s not about to settle down until he finds a woman who fits one very high standard: extraordinary. She has to be everything he’s admired in his mother—and then some. Until then, he’s following his Uncle Butter’s advice: “Give the rats some cheese.” The only woman Dwight might’ve considered settling down with? Jamecia. But now she’s got white boy Jacob on her arm. Little does Dwight know—he’s about to meet the next best thing: Jamecia’s sister, Jayla. Jayla has had her share of dead-end relationships. After too many heartbreaks, ...

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 Mr. Committed, you find the power of second chances, the beauty of God's grace, and the undeniable magic of love. Connor Malloy, a/k/a Mr. Committed, has devoted his life to serving God and staying on the right path. A compelling dream tempts him to revisit a forbidden road from his past. He's now face-to-face with a life-altering choice that tests his faith and commitment to God. Katie Landry—not ready for love, but with an intuitive sense, she recognizes a good man when she sees one. Drawn to Connor by how he loves others, Katie wonders if she's worthy of his love. Yet, she knows a ...

Sheridan S. Davis, author of Saved Sex, Pretty for a Dark-Skin Girl, and I’m Nobody’s Ruth is all too familiar with Chicago’s church scene. The city, mostly known for its heavily portrayed violence in media, is also the birthplace of Gospel music and has a rich history in God. As a church girl herself, Sheridan decided to pen a fictional tale about the friendship between five church girls. Join Shyanne, Selena, Kyra, Miriam, and Lisa as they plow through the ups and downs of friendship.

The Snow family continues to push through their issues, until Pastor Snow takes a special interest in a prostitute named Candy. His wife, Lady Snow is dying of cancer and that doesn't seem to make him cut ties with Candy, although his reputation is on the line. Will the family have another meltdown or will they persevere? A Christian Fiction Novella that offers healing, deliverance, and restoration.

The Secret Side of the Civil War John Scobell, a former slave, works as a spy for the Union, collecting secrets in northern Virginia as the Civil War marches down upon the land. But he has no idea that Peg, the wife he left behind in Richmond, has also become a Union spy operating in the heart of the Confederacy. The Lincoln League is based on the true story of John Scobell, the first African-American spy in the U.S. intelligence service. This thrilling novel also tells the little-known story of the Lincoln League, a network of African-American spies. In the beginning, John saw the war as a...

Everyone knows the hardest thing to do is stay in the place where you’ve been hurt the most. And Jade does what so many of us do, run. She left Louisiana with hopes of healing her heart, but she soon realizes pieces of her heart was left in the place she abandoned. Jasper Booth Jr. has never stopped loving Jade, but he’s no longer waiting on her to make up her mind to come home. Hopefully, a letter from an attorney will get her back to Louisiana, where she belongs. Jessica Booth is planning the event of the century right on the field of one of Shreveport’s most phenomenal schools. ...

Everything is not what it seems, and everyone isn't who they promise to be. Trinity Black craved for love and a happy life. Wishes can sometimes turn into nightmares. Philip Black walked into Trinity's life, swooped her up and helped her make a better life for herself. Philip was handsome, charming and everything Trinity thought she wanted in a man, she found it intriguing that they even shared the same last names. Trinity was a loyal and loving wife to her husband despite the abuse she was subject to as a child growing by the hand of her mother. Now she is locked in an abusive marriage ...

Some mistakes make you infamous. Some heartbreaks make you hide. But redemption? Redemption changes everything. Allison Johnson knows what it’s like to be the talk of the town—and not in a good way. After a scandal that left her reputation in shambles, she has spent months trying to rebuild her life and prove she’s more than her past mistakes. But despite her best efforts, the whispers still follow her. Redemption feels out of reach… until a life-altering moment at the altar changes everything. Castor Evans wasn’t looking for a fresh start—he just wanted to forget. After a ...

“Not Colored" is a powerful and gripping historical novel based on a true life story, chronicling one Black family's journey through the tumultuous landscape of 20th-century America. At the heart of this compelling narrative is Veda James, born during the Spanish Flu pandemic and destined for an extraordinary life. In 1945, Veda breaks barriers by becoming the first woman to work in the LAPD's Detective Division. Her exceptional photographic memory proves to be both a blessing and a curse, propelling her to incredible heights while also plunging her into the depths of personal struggle. ...

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...

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 ...

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. ...

Lorielle Starting over wasn’t supposed to be easy. After losing Daddy and escaping a home that felt more like a prison, I landed in Shreveport, Louisiana, with nothing but my bags and a prayer. Love? That wasn’t on my agenda—not with my heart so guarded. Then I met Mike Preston. A soldier back in Louisiana, trying to figure out who he is without the Army. With hazel eyes that see through my walls and a smile that feels like a promise, he’s everything I didn’t think I could have. But letting him in feels like a risk—what if he leaves? Mike isn’t the kind to run. He’s patient,...

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 ...

Remember that moment when you first encountered a character who seemed to be written just for you? That feeling of belonging remains with readers the rest of their lives - but not everyone regularly sees themselves on the pages of a book. In this timely anthology, Glory Edim brings together original essays by some of our best black women writers to shine a light on how important it is that we all - regardless of gender, race, religion, or ability - have the opportunity to find ourselves in literature.

Jasmine Booth has fallen in love over the Christmas holiday to Vance Kimbrel Jr. and neither of them are willing to let the other go their separate ways. If you were born in a pentecostal, Baptist, or protestant home, you know the cardinal rule when it comes to living with someone with whom you have not married. It’s the imaginary eleventh commandment…Thou Shalt Not Shack, and both Jasmine and Vance have decided to break the rules. In The Right Choice, Jasmine Booth, the one and only daughter of Jasper Sr. and Jessica Booth, has made a choice that has made neither of her parents proud. ...