Book picks similar to
When Love Calls by J. Chary
stand-alones
steamy
3-star
black-romance
Tangled: What Would You Do For Love: A Standalone
Kaylyn - 2021
This Love Hit Different
Monica Walters - 2020
It’s that cockiness that aptly titles him the playa of Inglewood. Having a past that groomed him to be the ladies’ man he has become, it didn’t prepare him for the real world… or love. After falling in love for the first time, he realized what it felt like to love someone who didn’t love you back. It caused him to tone his philandering ways down. It made him aware of all the hearts he’d broken in the past. Now that he had not only a son, but a little princess as well, he knew he needed to be a better example for them.When Bryce sees Sheena, he immediately knows that he wants to be a respectable man and settle down. His career is in place and with the help of his friend, Solomon, he has his heart’s desires, materialistically. But as of late, especially after watching Solomon find love, he’s been craving that type of connection with someone. Although he realizes she’s much younger than he is, he knows that she’s the one that will complete him.While Bryce does his best to prove to Sheena that she’s made the right decision by being with him, he knows that there are elements of his life that could threaten to ruin them. The demons surrounding him about his family, upbringing, and past ideologies would have to be revealed to Sheena. Not to mention, his two baby mamas aren’t the happiest with his new-found relationship. Will Bryce be able to navigate through life’s obstacles and maintain his new relationship with Sheena? Or will it all be too much for her to deal with?
Money is the Motto
Mercy B - 2019
His spell isn't able to be escaped so easily. Money Malaya Richardson is able to attest to the fact. “Love, this is a custom Chanel piece. You don’t wear custom Chanel to three-star restaurants. The earrings alone were $2,500. It’s niggas in here wishing upon a star for that $2,500 to fall out of the sky right now and would do just about anything to get it. Here you are, ready to – unknowingly – hand it to them.” Prophet shoved his hands into both of his pockets to keep himself in line. Tittering, he leaned in, again, and asked, “Money, you trying to get me sent back upstate from bodying one of ‘em about you?” “Please,” she sneered. “You’re killing me, Money. I’m standing on half-buffed floors in front of people who don’t deserve either of our presence and you’re as dazzling as I imagined. Walking out of that door will be harder than the two years I just did. However, your comfort will always be the mission and Money will always be the motto.” Reaching his full potential in height, Prophet buttoned the single button that he’d undone upon reaching Money.
How to Love
Sabrina B. Scales - 2018
Fall enough times, you’ll learn how to walk. Bite your tongue enough times, you’ll learn to speak up. Lose enough times, you’ll learn how to win. Get burnt enough times, you'll learn how to avoid the flame. But what happens when two tormented souls suffer too many losses? Is it enough for fate to bring them together and let them to do the rest? Or will they find it impossible to learn how to love?
That's All Me: Benji and Juri
Cion Lee - 2018
She embraces that image to the fullest for her family. But of course, what her family doesn’t know won’t hurt them. She’s truly a young girl who’s declared to live it up her freshmen year of college. Breeze through it with no worries. But the universes always have other plans in store. Love has this funny way of creeping up on you, unexpectedly. Even sometimes from the unlikeliest places. Meanwhile, they see their family friend, Benjiman Kingston, as a hard head. Benji and Juri’s paths crossing was something no one could foresee, but sometimes the heart wants what the hearts, even if breaks other hearts in the process.
Half & Half
Grey - 2018
All night & all day. Just like the coffee shop I’d met him at that day luck was on my side. It was one cup of coffee. My last five dollars. And a sign of good faith. Who’d ever known the man I given my last to would be Levee Billion, prominent figure and one of Huffington Mill’s most eligible bachelors. Did I mention he was filthy fxcking rich? Just before he slid into his foreign whip, he’d left my mind in a frenzy and my body on fire. One wink and a thank you note with his number attached. “Call me if you’re ever in need.” Of course I was in need. I had been since the day I smelled his obnoxious cologne. Witnessed his intoxicating smile. Been blessed with his lingering presence. I’d become addicted. His absence was vexatious. Even, now, the thought of our differences keeping us apart had me strung out and stressed out.
The Game of Love: Love, The Series Book 1
Aubreé Pynn - 2020
Instead of crying and waiting for Julian to come to his senses, Brielle realizes that love is a game. A game that requires the best man to win. Stepping out on an adventure, Brielle dives head first into trouble. Disguised as a gentle and caring spirit, Brielle is played in the worst way. While Brielle is stewing in her shame, Julian has troubles of his own. He is quickly learning that love doesn’t play fair and he is losing miserably. With the two of them hitting rock bottom, they have no one else to turn to but each other. Will their shame and raw truth pull them back together or separate them for good? Find out in The Game of Love.
Kookie Dough (Jacobs Brothers, #2)
Bella Jay - 2021
This week only.No emotions. No attachments.No expectations.Just sex. Nothing more.Nothing less.Never again. And no one could find out. Those were the rules that Kayadah Kookman and Jonel Jacobs decided on when a vacation fling was put on the table. A fling neither one of them saw coming. But a wild night left them both throwing caution to the wind and bending the rules.Find out which ones were broken.
At Your Best: A Rags to Riches Romance
Mycah Edwards - 2021
Behind These Eyes
Cherish Amore - 2020
Dating the love of his life since high school, he dreams of making her his wife. A tragic event turns that dream into a nightmare, causing Demetrice to lose Angela and everything they ever had. Will he love again? Denver has her heart rocked to the core by a man she thought was her forever. So much so, it drives her to drink. One drink too many, Denver loses it all, but with hope so small, she checks into rehab and refuses to ever look back. Five years later, Demetrice and Denver cross paths as total strangers, but that quickly changes by one encounter, and they immediately fall in love. There is one problem—their pasts. Once secrets from the past are exposed, will Demetrice and Denver be able to continue their love, living happily ever after, or will the truth bring back too much pain and ruin what was built so soon? Take a ride with Demetrice and Denver and see what’s behind their eyes.
Let's Make Love Tonight
A.C. Taylor - 2016
With just one glance, the golden-eyed beauty captured his heart and sparked a fire within him that couldn’t be contained. But no matter the time, something always stood in their way. Shaunie was like a forbidden fruit—one touch and Tat could find himself in a world of trouble—the kind of trouble that wouldn't be easy to get out of. But for her…it was worth the risk. Shaunie has always gone after what she wanted, and Tat is no exception to the rule. But when word gets out that the two of them are more than just friends, Shaunie is hit with something that she never saw coming. Before she can get a grip, her entire world comes tumbling down—forcing her to make decisions that she normally wouldn’t. With so much at stake, Shaunie is left with no other choice but to play by the rules and staying away from Tat is one of them. Will Tat & Shaunie be able to handle the challenge that’s being forced upon them? Or will they give in to their desires and risk everything in the process?
The Sweetest Taste of Cyn
Kimberly Brown - 2021
Together they have two beautiful children and live quite a comfortable lifestyle. While Drew has always felt like she was it for him, Cyn has not and seemingly will not fully commit to him. Time after time, she has rejected his attempts to be a family. Ever persistent, Drew continues to be the man he has always been in hopes that one day Cyn will finally accept him whole-heartedly.Harboring years of pain from the abrupt departure of her estranged father, the only thing she has committed to was guarding her heart from the only other man she has ever really loved. Cyn is terrified of suffering the same fate as her mother, being heartbroken, left alone, and struggling to raise her children by herself. When a car accident lands her father right at the hospital where she works as a trauma nurse, Cyn must come face to face with the very source of her pain.In confronting her father, will she finally be able to let go of her hurt and allow herself to fully love Drew, or will her past hurt continue to be the deciding factor in their ongoing relationship?