African American Inspirational Fiction

Rochelle is a gorgeous sista who finally decides that instead of doing wrong, she wants to do right. Unfortunately, in the environment that she grew up in, doing right is a hard task to accomplish. It takes some trial and error, but she eventually gets her life on track…meaning by God’s grace, Rochelle is finally able to turn her failures into successes. When she meets a brotha who has the right ingredients to steal her heart, she soon finds out he’s already taken. But Rochelle’s a praying type of sista—she’s vowed to give God her all. Even though the man she’s fallen for is ...

She’s my friend with benefits. But I fooled around and fell in love. She tore my heart apart. 🖤 Patricia Fox 🖤 I've played the game like a woman should. Have sex, have fun, and don’t get caught up. But I did. So, I did the next best thing…because at the end of the day, I’m not having a child by myself. But, I took the pill. Played the game again. This time secured… But when playing with sin, one never wins and you can never be so secure. 🖤 Melvin Paul 🖤 I’ve been in love with Patricia from day one. Sexy thick, in all the right places. Mocha skin smoothed enough to ...

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.

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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. ...

"Captivating, suspenseful & raw. An accurate depiction of life during that time. Incredible!" When Danny Jackson says "the N-word" on his fifth birthday his grandmother tells him their family doesn't use that word, though he's learned it from his father. There's a mysterious grave in their woods, and all he's ever heard it called was "the N-word Grave." Thus begins a family saga and coming of age story as an Appalachian grandmother tries to change her family's trajectory regarding race relations. Danny and Martin Noble Peoples, a descendent of the murdered black man, team up to uncover the ...

THE ONLY THING MORE IMPORTANT THAN FAME WAS FAMILY....... After becoming the most successful child actor in Hollywood and the roles becoming scarce and more derogatory, a successful black actress moves back to her hometown to escape the insanity of the business, mend her now broken family, find positive role models for her children, and rear them in a less fake and hostile environment. Along the way we witness a once prominent community falling from grace, a younger sister broken by abusive relationships, a rebellious brother turned criminal, a widowed mother losing her faith, and a strong ...

“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. ...

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. ...

Between Faith, Fear, and Flesh follows the transformative journey of Pierre Roberts, a man at the crossroads of struggle, faith, and unexpected grace. After years of battling personal demons, financial hardship, and a turbulent past, Pierre is determined to rebuild his life for the sake of his nieces. But when life delivers a series of devastating blows, Pierre’s belief in God is put to the ultimate test. Enter Camille—a beautiful, mysterious woman with a magnetic presence. She’s been a steady source of support for Pierre, and despite her own battles with magick and self-doubt, ...

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 ...

About STRUGGLE She has always seen me for who I am… Not what I was trying to be. And it frightens me that despite the things I’ve gone through, she still seems to be waiting on me. My struggles caused me to run from her, but her love stayed solid. Even when I turned my back on her and left her holding to fend for herself, she never gave up on me. Most women would never want the challenge of being with a man who’s decided to do the total opposite of what the world feels is right. But she’s convinced… Her God told her that I was her husband and she doesn’t care what I’ve done, ...

Betrayed and left for dead, a soldier in 13th-century East Africa winds up in hiding as a monk in Roha (Lalibela). He soon gets romantically entangled with a wealthy heiress as he struggles to maintain his monastic vows. However, when old enemies resurface and threaten those he has come to care for, he secretly picks up the sword again, offering salvation by day with the Bible, but secretly exacting deadly vengeance and justice by night with the sword.

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 ...

The small town of Keatchie, Louisiana is growing and the town's folks are falling in love and learning to live by faith. In each of these books, you'll meet members of the Faltime Baptist Church and get a peek into their lives. About: INTENSE She’s been sidelined. And she’s wanting love just as much as me. I feel her… The pain of her past, The fear of letting another person in, And as much as I should be stuck, especially after what I witnessed, I find myself wondering about her story. I understand… The woman I wanted to love is too broken to let anyone in. She was bruised and bent ...

Some Generational Curses are Meant to be Broken… When Keisha married Luther Williams, she thought she’d entered Holy matrimony with the man of her dreams. Flash forward a few years, and Keisha has discovered that her fairytale of a marriage is nothing but a hoax—it’s really a living nightmare. Luther is controlling and manipulative, and when he doesn’t get his way, he puts his hands on Keisha. Keisha’s upbringing is causing her to shy away from seeing divorce as an option. But when an old friend of Keisha’s moves back to town, she begins to reconsider how she views her ...