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A Chance At Loving You: A Forbidden Romance by Christine Gray
black-heroine
hot-steamy
interracial
too-short
One Night
Blair Bennet - 2016
It was only supposed to be one night. One night to wash away the past, but it turned into a mistake. A sexy, beautiful, and dangerous mistake. I shouldn’t want another taste or take another night. Secretly dating your boss is how reputations get destroyed, careers ruined. But he knows my body better than I know myself. Liam She fit me. She delighted me. She broadsided me. How could she end up my intern? Wanting her is forbidden. Letting her go is impossible. Yet I have to choose if she stays or goes. And she’s already failed her first lesson-- Keeping me away. Nothing can be learned from lust. But maybe she can teach me to live. (Guaranteed HEA, Secret baby romance!) **INCLUDES Bonus Book, LOVE SICK, starts 50% in.**
His Stand In
Rebecca K. Watts - 2014
Even with a net worth in the billions he couldn’t buy a peace of mind. What he needed was a filler—someone to pretend to be his other half and put a halt to all the gold diggers vying for his time. One look at the exotic features on the brown beauty and Christian knew she held the answers to all his problems. Egypt James was so broke she was merely days away from being evicted. It was a broke she’d gladly accept as long as it rid her of her cheating ex-husband. A fresh start is all she needed. The offer she received from her white dripping hot employer was something she never bargained for. Passion’s fly when Christian moves this enticing unknown woman into his home with the proposition of marriage. Though it was supposed to be for a short while, he starts to realize he can’t be without her.
The Complete Unspoken Series (Books 1-6): Unspoken and Unseen
A. Lexy Beck - 2015
BONUS: For a limited time, HELD Before, The Prequel is included Unspoken, Book 1 Jennifer Dunning steers well clear of the dating scene, made cautious by the mistakes from her past that still haunt her. Starting a new job profiling for a big company, she thinks she has everything set. She’s ready to prove herself, and show her father that she won’t disappoint him this time. But a chance encounter with a gorgeous stranger leaves Jennifer in emotional turmoil. She is trained to read people, but she is just dying to know more about the enigmatic Cain. She doesn’t even know his last name, but despite her best efforts she finds herself falling for him. But when Jennifer discovers that Cain is keeping secrets from her, will she be able to get past the deception, or will she throw away not only her chance at happiness but her career too? Unspoken 2, Book 2 Jennifer is stunned to discover that her new lover, Cain, is keeping secrets and now she begins to have doubts about their relationship. When her new job begins to uncover sinister information about one of it's employees, Jennifer becomes concerned. Unspoken 3, Book 3 Jennifer is alone, left by her lover for another woman, but everything isn't as it seems. Can Jennifer and Cain survive the surprises that lie ahead for them? Unseen 1, Book 4 Her kidnapper has been caught and Jennifer is trying to settle down with the man of her dreams, but the secrets Jennifer is keeping from Cain may just rip them apart. Unseen forces haunt the two as Jennifer is pulled into a new case that uncovers up old memories that hit too close to home. When the dust settles, will Cain still be the man of her dreams? Unseen 2, Book 5 Shocking news has turned Jennifer Dunning's world upside down as she struggles to keep the memory of her mother alive without losing every man that is close to her, including her lover, Cain. As she wrestles with a new discovery and link in her case, she realizes the truth is closer to home than she's ever realized. Unseen 3, Book 6 Jennifer's life is rocked by news that has been delivered from a secret source and threatens to change everything she's ever believed about her parents. As she struggles to balance her life with Cain and her busy career she realizes she must make a choice. Who will she choose or has the choice already been made for her?
What Comes After Dessert
Ren Benton - 2015
During the annual pilgrimage to his hometown, he finds something sweeter than cookies behind the counter at the bakery — Tally's back in town, and his response to her makes it clear the only flaw in his heart is that it's still full of her.AND OTHERS CHANGE FOR THE WORSETally Castle knew twelve years ago she wasn't good enough for Westard's golden boy. While Ben made a success of himself out in the real world, she made an even bigger mess of her life. The one good part of limping home was that he hadn't been around to witness her walk of shame. Now the only man she's ever wanted is back, assaulting her brittle defenses with goofy smiles and serious kisses.CAN SEVEN DAYS CHANGE HEARTACHE TO HAPPILY EVER AFTER?To protect her heart, Tally must remind herself his presence is only temporary. To heal both their hearts, Ben must convince her a week is only the beginning of their second chance.
Bossed Up By A Billionaire Thug
Khadijah J. - 2019
In Cuffed by a Black Billionaire, you were introduced to Kenzo. In this standalone, you get to familiarize yourself with La’Kenzo Rogers. Kenzo may seem like the average hustla, handsome, charming, and loaded pockets. But there was so much more to La’Kenzo Rogers. As normal as he seemed, he was everything but normal. Suffering tragedy, after tragedy, Kenzo became numb, and decided to continue on life without addressing and healing from the pain in the past. But when he meets a woman that makes him feel a forbidden emotion, he realizes that he’s incapable of loving her because of what happened in the past. Niatia Bridge was very familiar with heartbreak. She was young, stunning, and ambitious, until she ran into the wrong man. Her light, that used to shine so bright, was being dimmed by the darkness that she was wrapped in. Losing herself in a man was never her plan. Can she escape the darkness so that she can soar like she was supposed to? Or will she succumb to that dark cloud hanging over her life? E’mauri “Lucci” Lewis, was a young, reckless, handsome hustla. Lucci was lost in this cold world, with no one to guide him. Being abandoned at such a young age, has caused him to be somewhat rebellious. He begins to get it by any means, and eventually, is forced to sit down and listen. Linking up with someone who he looked up to in the past, he’s able to see life in a different light, and move differently. But the thing about the past is, it always catches up to you. Is it too late for Lucci, or will he be able to right his wrongs? Au’Brielle Scott was practically born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Before she could decide what she wanted to do with her life, her family had already laid it out for her. Going through the motions in life, she finally cracks, and realizes she’s not living, she’s merely existing. She has an option of following her dream, or continuing to be a puppet. Will Au’Brielle make it out the miserable life she’s existing in and finally take a leap of faith? Or will she be too afraid of finally standing on her own?
Ridden Hard
Kendra Queen - 2018
Hot cowboy, coming to my rescue. Rough around the edges. Arrogant. Totally not my type. The day we met he slung me over his shoulder and carried me off. We can’t get married- it’s illegal. In fact, everything about this is illegal. But I can't keep away from his bed. When he asked me to travel with him to California, how the hell could I say no? I’m tired of the racist south. This is my only chance to escape...
Want
Shae Evans - 2021
He was the big brother she never had. But something changed. He changed. He was no longer the Noah she once knew and loved. He was a monster and he wanted one thing: her.And then she smiled…Noah Urich was charmed by Sunshine from the moment they met. He never expected, however, that the precocious child would bloom into a woman who would snatch his heart. One smile made them friends. A second one made her his obsession.A monstrous plan…When Noah makes his intentions known, Sunny flees in an act of desperation. She soon learns, that no matter how much distance she puts between them, he will stop at nothing to find her and make her his.
Through the Woods
Olivia Gaines - 2019
Best selling author Jazzy Allen was only 14 years old the summer she asked Justin Wolfe to marry her. Fast forward twenty years later, she was shocked to learn the man planned to take her up on the offer. Justin Wolfe returned to Grand Lake to clear his head and relive the fond memories of his childhood. Part of the loving reminiscences of the place revolved around Jazzy Allen, a pain in his ass that he looked forward to seeing each summer listening to the crazy stories the girl made up each day that she tried to make scary. He truly believed fate was giving him a second chance to get it right when he showed up at the lake. A new chapter begins for them both with the discovery of old letters that hide a family secret. Come over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house as Jazzy and Justin rediscover the love they shared as children, is far more potent as adults. This time, he would get it right. She wasn’t a little girl anymore.
Atlas
Betty Banks - 2020
Because if you owe me money, I’ll hunt you down wherever you are in the world. But I don’t need a jet or a passport to find Violet. She’s right here in NYC. I put one foot in her damp condo on the wrong side of the tracks, and I know she can’t afford her estranged husbands multi-million dollar debt. Everyone pays. No exceptions. If she can’t pay me back in money, she’ll just have to pay me back in another way: With her hand in marriage. Charge your Kindle and get stuck into this fake marriage interracial romance! Atlas is a 30k-word dark novella designed to be devoured as a standalone. It’s book 1 in the ALPHAbet Boys series.
A Love Like This
Stephanie James - 2015
The last few years of their relationship has been nothing but stressful, due to him making partner. It seems that all he cares about is work and making others feel less superior to him; including her. She's lacking the things that a woman craves in a relationship; the ability to connect mentally and physically. She wants her relationship to work, but the lack of stimulation and cryptic messages she's been receiving may just push her into the arms of another. Merit Anderson is one the youngest, most successful criminal defense attorneys in the country. He has it all; money, power, and respect. The only thing he's missing, and isn't looking for, is love. That is until he meets a beautiful woman at a fundraiser that just so happens to be his old college rival's girlfriend, Alida Johnson. Determined to get under the skin of his former rival, he manages to get a date with her. The attempt to play with the emotions of his rival may violently backfire when he begins to develop strong feelings for her. Will Merit find the missing piece to his life, or will his immature antics cause someone their life? Part 2 is coming soon! Text keyword "femistry" to 25827 to receive a text message announcing the exact release date.
The Baller's Love Child
Tasha Blue - 2017
Terrified that he would ask for an abortion, Layla decided to raise the baby herself. However, several months after the baby was born, Layla finally saw the errors of her ways. She knew it was now time to tell the father the truth and so she picked up the phone and began to dial his number. Completely unaware that life as she knew it was never going to be the same again... This is a love & pregnancy romance with a bad boy baller hero who just might have a sweet side to him. Start reading this one now if you want to read a romance with an original twist to it!
Redneck Romeo
Xavier Neal - 2018
A big city woman. A star-crossed love affair that begins in paradise... What starts as five days of fun in the sun leads to two people traveling down an emotional dirt road. Down a highway paved with good intentions but full of unpredicted roadblocks. Will the tumultuous track they take ultimately tear them apart, leaving their lives in a tattered tragedy, or will they manage to survive and tie their souls together for a life time? * Complete Standalone *
Star Spangled Valentine
Dahlia Rose - 2011
Raye Lucas never believed she would see Staff Sergeant Sean Martin again. Eighteen months later when she practically ran into him while she closed up her ceramic shop, the past and memories came flooding back. From one glance he knew the daughter she carried in her arms was his. She met his angry accusations with some of her own. He was the one who left and destroyed what they had. But when he kissed her to distraction, Raye knew the love she felt for him never faded away. Did she dare let him in again with only promises? This time it wasn’t only her heart that had to be protected. Their child would also be torn apart if he left again.Raye, Sean assumed their goodbye was it when he left to serve his tour in Afghanistan. But every day, minute, and hour his thoughts were on her. Her tear-filled eyes haunted him while he was gone. He thought he had a good reason for breaking it off. Now Sean knew he was never so wrong in his life. How could he prove to her that he still loved her? Convince Raye to open her life and heart to him again? There were two loves of his life now, and because of his past mistake, he may have destroyed any chance of having the family he thought might never be possible.
Incarcerated: Letters from Inmate 92510 (Love and War #1)
Inger Iversen - 2014
He never considered himself racist, but that didn’t stop him from falling in with the wrong crowd—who celebrated hate as much as he fought it—or from ending up in prison for eight years on an armed robbery charge. A successful, educated black woman, Katie Andreassen was tired of being accused of betraying her own race. Her lonely isolation, coupled with her grief over losing her mother, inspire her to create a new pen pal program at Capshaw State Penitentiary, where her father is a warden. The program brings the unlikely pair together, but Logan and Katie soon find themselves forced to overcome past fears and prejudices. Their friendship doesn’t come easily … threatened by a crooked lawyer with a grudge and a best friend who betrays her promise to help. When faced with a world that forces them apart, Logan and Katie must show everyone else what they have discovered: that love is, in fact, colorblind.
Changing Brides
V.C. Taylor - 2017
Everything is either right or wrong in his view, so it’s no surprise that he reprimands his younger brother for fighting over one of the saloon ladies. He is incensed that his sibling would do something so stupid—until he sees the beautiful Celeste Lebeau for himself. He’s instantly smitten with dislike tempered with a lot of lust. He wants her out of town and fast. Most of all, he wants to make sure she stays away from his brother. His jealousy makes no sense, especially since he’s an engaged man, but he feels what he feels and soon becomes involved with the woman bold enough to challenge him in front of the whole town. How in the world is he going to get his life back on track when he’s promised to one woman but falling fast and hard for another?