African American Contemporary Romance

Some things that happen in the dark should stay in the dark, but that never seems to be the case. Born and raised in Washington, D.C., Niya Brown learns this the hard way. The code of the streets is passed down to her from her mother, and to Niya, the code of the streets is law. Life deals Niya a bad hand that forces her to fend for herself at an early age when her mother and sister are taken away from her in a twist of fate. You will never believe what happens next. Truth and falsehood collide in a way that brings Niya face to face with a secret that will change her life forever.

When Jackson returns home to his family after an absence of 10 years, he discovers that his bonds to them have been irreparably rent by his absence. In the midst of his alienation, he falls in love with Catherine Carmier, setting the stage for conflicts and confrontations which are complex, tortuous, and universal in their implications.

Regina has been craving attention from Mark, her common law husband of eight years. As far as she's concerned, he's a square, and she finds herself making excuses to stay out of the house and out of his sight. With no kids and feeling stuck with a man who has no intentions of marrying her in the eyes of God, she makes a decision that will only bring drama and confusion into her once predictable life.

Seven years ago, a knife-wielding stranger left socialite Ava Camden for dead on the sidewalk of an upscale Atlanta restaurant. She survived, but her face was brutally scarred. The police, the courts, and the powerful Camden family pinned the assault on only one suspect: Joel Sapphire, a 20-year-old star athlete on the cusp of a pro football career. Too drunk to remember any details, Joel was found over Ava's body, holding the bloody weapon.

Even the saved struggle when navigating their way through love. This much could definitely be said for the Fold family's youngest child and only son, Chadwick. Looking for love was never on Chad's list of things to do, until he held Taya in his arms on a dance floor and watched God laugh at his plans. She was beautiful in a way that caught his eyes and his heart. Foreign feelings that wouldn't fade had him questioning his sanity.

In the wake of political defeat, former mayoral candidate Ainsley St. James does something totally out of character—she has a one-night stand with a seductive stranger. Never expecting to see him again, she accepts a job covering a breaking story in Hilton Head, South Carolina…only to discover that the island's most desirable recluse is the lover she has yet to forget. Winston Coltrane can't get that incredible night—or the sexy, sophisticated beauty—out of his mind. Kiss by breathtaking kiss, Ainsley is transforming his oceanside sanctuary into a sensual retreat.

At 19 years old, Celess and Tina are at the top of their game. They’ve got the looks and the bodies to attract attention from men wherever they go—and they work it. From New York to Philly to Vegas, they hit all the clubs and every big party dressed to kill. And they don’t pay for a thing—not with men like O, Tariq, and James lining up to buy them designer clothes, the hottest jewelry, and luxury cars.

Black men have guilty pleasures too, so let's let them call the shots in the second round. He Got Me Series is a black love erotic box set of four tales of temptation in hot Atlanta. Every male character is out to get the sexiest females in the A. Four stories of guilty pleasure, and surely there are a lot of fireworks in this romance collection by Brooklyn's finest, Just Bae.

Find out what happens when one lie leads to the potential destruction of the crew when Royce enters a death match and the others have to come together to ensure that they all survive as lies are exposed. With so many enemies already, the group needs as many allies as possible. But what happens when their allies turn into enemies? It becomes apparent fairly quickly to the crew that in this game of love and war, it's either kill or be killed.

My name is Tanisha Jordan .My life was far from a fairy tale. I've been victimized, falsely imprisoned, and crossed by everyone I knew. My journey to finding love and having everything go wrong in the process has changed me. I had no choice but to fight - fight for a love I so desperately wanted but was never worthy enough to find. A love that ultimately altered my mental state for the worst! My prayers went unanswered! My cries weren't noticed! My plea for salvation was denied!

"Don't call me unless I call you. Don't tell your friends about me. And definitely do not tag me on social media." These were some of the rules that barista Mikaela Johnson had to live by whilst she was dating billionaire Justin Henderson. This is a billionaire romance with plenty of twists and turns that will keep you listening all the way to the end. If you want to hear a romance that will keep you guessing till the end, then this is it!

Growing up for Cream wasn't easy. For as long as she can remember it's just been Cream and Jackie. Bouncing from city to city with her mom was hard. She had to leave friends behind and move on with her life. Jackie is hiding a secret from Cream that may or may not cause harm to her family. Once Jackie's back is against the wall she has no choice but to tell the truth. They finally settle in Cincinnati, Ohio and her life changes for the better.

I've heard that the saddest thing about betrayal is that it never comes from an enemy. It comes from those you would have never expected it to come from, like your friends and sometimes your family. For Nichole Jackson it came from both. Amber, Nichole and Bianca had been best friends for a few years but neither of them really knew the other. They all pretty much only shared the information that they wanted each other to know. The scariest thing to have in your life is a best friend that doesn't really like you.

Drop-dead-gorgeous Ethan Chambers loves his life as Hollywood's most eligible—and elusive—bachelor. Plus, the talented actor has just gotten an offer he can't refuse: a starring role on TV's hit medical drama. But it's the show's sultry makeup and wardrobe director who's got his pulse racing—and making him think twice about staying single.

From the time Brooke Green was seven years old, she has lived with the pain of losing her mother. Her father has done the best job he could in raising her, but a piece of her always felt empty. On the day of her father's funeral, her grandmother breaks the shocking news: Her mother, Sarah, is very much alive. She abandoned her family because she claimed she wasn't fit for motherhood. After doing some research, Brooke discovers her mother is living in Atlanta, enjoying a great career...and a brand-new family.

When Shelly Brockman walked into his office, Sheriff Dare Westmoreland could almost taste the sweet, steamy passion they'd once shared. Then Shelly informed him he was the father of her son, the unruly preteen he'd arrested that day, and his fantasies turned to fury!

It has been a year since Jillian Novak ended their affair - a year that left Dr. Aidan Westmoreland determined to win back his lover. He knows they shouldn't have to keep their relationship a secret, and he'll follow her around the world to prove it. Fourteen days on a cruise ship - just Aidan, Jillian, and the deep blue sea - and a passion that won't be denied.

Abide with Me moves between the worlds of New York City, where Nicole has recently settled in order to pursue her dream of returning to the Broadway stage, and Seattle, where a late-night phone call from a US senator is about to change Raymond's life dramatically. Relationships and ambitions are tested as author E. Lynn Harris deftly guides us toward this entertaining novel's conclusion.

Ebony can't believe her good fortune when her paper husband wakes not remembering the temporary marriage arrangement with no intimacies he'd proposed, but is now the adoring husband she's always dreamt of. She plans to make the most of the passion blossoming between them. However, would he still feel that way when he regains his memory and realizes she's been keeping secrets - and their marriage is not what he thinks it is?

They are in the midst of wedding planning when a blast from the past returns, threatening to tear down everything they've worked so hard to build. They pray their relationship is strong enough to withhold the troubles, but are the actions too heartbreaking for them to bounce back one last time?