African American Short Stories

In Kenya, when a young American man falls in love with the sophisticated daughter of an African chief, their marriage is strong. But tradition will soon put their union to the supreme test. Gripping and soulful, A Woman's Worth is a tale of cultural divisions, emotional wounds, and a love that struggles to transcend them.

The moment I encounter the beautiful tour guide, it’s clear I'll stop at nothing until she’s mine. She’s a spitfire. Doesn’t hold her tongue for anyone, especially not me. Women fall hard for me. Not Kara. She wants nothing to do with me. Well, at least that’s what she keeps telling herself. A few of the men in the small town of Talkeetna want to be with Kara. Won’t happen. I’ll show Kara I’m the man for her.

A Steamy BWWM, Close Proximity Instalove Romance Angela: I never expected to catch the eye of a man like him—a heartbreakin' male escort watching me from across the street like I was his next meal. But the more I tried to fight it, the harder it became to ignore the way he pulled me in—was I about to fall into temptation or should I keep my distance? Angel: She didn’t know I watched her—day after day, night after night—from my balcony, like she was made just for me. My own private little show. I was a paid lover with a cold heart, but the shy, beautiful woman across the street had...

In a gritty tale of loyalty, betrayal, and survival on Detroit's streets, Blood Ties and Street Lies follows the volatile relationship between Detroit Black and his father, Johnny, a powerful yet aging figure in the city's underground. While recovering from surgery, Johnny tests his son’s loyalty, only to uncover a painful truth: Detroit Black has been dipping into his father’s stash and pocketing the profits. Author: True Story

In the gritty streets of Detroit, the game has changed, but the players remain the same. "Detroit Life After 15 Years: Volume 3" plunges you back into the heart of the city where loyalty, betrayal, and survival are the only currencies that matter. As old rivals resurface and new alliances are forged, the stakes have never been higher. With each move, the line between friend and foe blurs, and the consequences of every decision become deadlier.This volume continues the gripping saga of those who have lived by the hustle and survived the streets, now facing the ghosts of their pasts and the ...

He wrestled with Abraham Lincoln, invented the game of baseball, and taught Stevie Wonder how to sing. A reporter’s hunt to find and interview the oldest man in the world comes to an abrupt halt at a facility for seniors when he meets Obadiah Short, and hears the intricate, funny, and mesmerizing yarns that Obadiah weaves. The reporter instantly realizes that he has found a better story than the one he had initially been pursuing. But Obadiah’s story is more significant than the reporter could ever begin to imagine. Enjoy The Tall Tales of Obadiah Short.

Enjoy the Entire Collection Unequally Yoked Part 1 High school sweethearts, Monica and Robert fight to save their marriage when Robert decided to take his relationship with God seriously. His new commitment to his newfound faith forces Monica to feel judged and alone. Refusing to support Roberts life-changing efforts, Monica becomes rebellious and negligent as a wife and mother. She is desperate to keep her unhealthy marriage and questions the God who she feels is tearing them apart. Unequally Yoked Part 2 Robert is a new converted Christian and best friend of Calvin Snow, finally decides ...

Lost in the Crowd: Quincy and Hunter (A Westbrook High Series Short, Book #4) Quincy finally has the results of the DNA test, but now Hunter is avoiding him, ignoring his calls, disconnecting her social media, and putting him on Do Not Disturb. Quincy isn’t giving up without a fight—he's determined to get the answers he needs. He’s not ready to let go of their relationship just yet, which is why he's still keeping her secret. But wait until he discovers that Hunter has been hiding another secret that will blow his mind! Dive into this gripping tale of determination, secrets, and ...

A Heartfelt Short Story SeriesLiving in the hood of Birmingham is not some childhood fantasy. It’s a harsh reality for teenager Draya, and her younger sis Porsha. They’ve witnessed things kids shouldn’t see, and heard things kids shouldn’t hear! Raised by a trick h**, and an alcoholic; Draya vows to be nothing like her mama Trixie. Determined to be a better person, Draya’s main focus is school, and her younger sister Porsha. Secretly, Draya has developed a hatred for all men. Mainly, because of her mama’s despicable lifestyle. All she’s ever seen is a horny man between her ...

The man of the house plays favorites and I'm determined to catch his eye and win his heart. But what's a girl to do to show that she's the one he should want? I've got an idea and it's sure to catch his attention… Warning: This is a hot taboo story with naughty themes and very dirty scenes. Adult readers only.

Caleb has one Rule.. No more Straight Men; No More Jocks Ever since Caleb caught his ex Bradley cheating with a female, he vowed that he would never be friends with or date jocks or anything resembling a straight man again. He considers them rude, insecure and has no interest in closet cases. There is only one problem. He finds them irresistible. All that changed when Marcus, the hunky new curly-haired football player, transferred to Julius High. He’s kind, thoughtful, and friendly toward the LBGT community and needs a tutor that will help him pass English. He asked Caleb to tutor him ...

In Kenan's fictional territory of Tims Creek, North Carolina, an old man rages in his nursing home, a parson beats up an adulterer, a rich man is haunted by a hog, and an elderly woman turns unwitting miracle worker. A retired plumber travels to Manhattan, where Billy Idol sweeps him into his entourage. An architect who lost his famous lover to AIDS reconnects with a high school fling. Howard Hughes seeks out the woman who once cooked him butter beans.

“When love turns lethal, who will save you—and who will watch you burn?” Lost in the Crowd: Symphony & Roman (A Westbrook High Series Short, Book #5) Roman is on the edge of total collapse. Kicked off the football team, tangled up in a toxic situationship he never saw coming, and spiraling into an addiction that could cost him everything. Desperate and out of options, he turns to Symphony—the one girl he swore he’d never need again. But is she willing to help him when his downfall proves she was right all along? Symphony has her own chaos. Stripped of her cheer captain crown, ...

Ricky Barnes waited patiently for the right moment, the right woman, and the right time to make a move in life. All three converged one sunny Tuesday Morning when Consuela Carter blew through a four-way stop, going fifteen miles over the speed limit in a school zone. Luckily, school was out, but everything about Consuela drew him in. Consuela Carter felt the chemistry immediately when Officer Handsome walked up to her driver’s side window. The traffic stop was only the start of a courtship that included thrifting, home renovation projects, and an odd road trip. Ricky and Consuela soon ...

Reese is successful, beautful and cunning. She finds herself with many different enemies for many different reasons. Though her enemies must get in line, one of them does manage to send her to the hereafter. But which one? Come with Reese as she takes us through her life up until her last day here on earth. Learning who it was that decided she should pay the ultimate price.

Ali Park would be cute, hell, even dateable, if she didn’t annoy me all the time. Everything was a competition between me and her. I was the number one student in the finance major, she was number two. Everyone knew it. Since freshman year, we’d been bitter rivals, always getting high marks in class, signing up for the same extracurricular activities, and having an enough recommendations from professors and employers to fill a book. If you looked at our resumes side by side, they’d be similar. Only a .005 gpa separated us from number one and two. I didn’t have to look to know that ...

🔥 A warrior king. A fearless princess. A storm of fate. Passion and power collide in a forbidden romance that will change history. On an uncharted island off the coast of West Africa, King Jahtgo, a fierce warrior, meets Princess Neeha, the bold and untamed leader of an elite band of female warriors. Their worlds clash in an intoxicating battle of passion, desire, and power, culminating in an erotic encounter that neither of them can deny. Set in the year 1245, this gripping historical romance unfolds in a world of dangerous betrayals, forbidden love, and raw ambition. As Jahtgo and ...

Leo Carrington and Anthony Black have been enemies since their friendship ended when Leo came out to Anthony. Throughout high school, Anthony and his friends made Leo’s life miserable due to his sexual orientation, and their harassment persisted into his adulthood. Leo had noticed Anthony’s attractiveness over the years and hated that he was drawn to his former best friend. During his summer break from college, Anthony made Leo a proposition he couldn’t refuse. But would their deal hurt Leo’s feelings instead of benefiting him?

Thirteen years ago, Tyra watched Lincoln Scott walk out of her life without looking back and she’s hated him for it ever since. Now, years later Tyra’s stranded in a snowstorm and their paths cross again as Lincoln, now grown, sexy and successful shows up to save the day. But, accepting his help means Tyra’s trapped alone with the one man she hates more than anything; the one man who knows how to satisfy her every need. It may be cold outside but things are heating up indoors. Can she stand her ground or will Tyra lose herself to lust and along the way rekindle love with her Mr. Right.

For these lovely black ladies, love comes in a most unexpected form. Their handsome white lovers are hiding a secret…any things are about to get hot. Can a chocolate lady fall for a vanilla bear? The stories: 1. Black Girl, White Bear 2. My Billionaire Bear 3. White Magic Warning: These are paranormal interracial erotic romance books and contain scenes suitable only for adult readers.