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Courtship: A 'Snowflake' Novel


Nia Forrester - 2019
    Having returned home after almost a decade in prison, he is no longer father to a young son nor husband to a deferential wife. Now, his son is a father himself, and his wife, Jada, is a woman changed by her newfound independence. Struggling to figure out his future, his marriage, and most especially his very identity, Ibrahim finds that to move forward, he must look back … Over the course of one weekend, he and Jada revisit the first heady days of their young and often immature romance, remembering the courtship that ripened into love, and trying to decide whether the bond they once shared can be revived or is gone for good.

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.

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.

Heated Harmonies


Alexandra Warren - 2017
    But after years of working with some of the biggest producers in the land, she knows she must go beyond the usual to get exactly what she's looking for.Gabriel has sworn off being in the music industry regardless of how talented he is as a musician. But when one of the biggest popstars in the world comes knocking at his door with a proposition he can't refuse, his initial disdain quickly becomes a battle of the head and the heart as he finds himself not only falling under the guise of the industry but also falling for her.Creating the perfect harmony in the studio is an easy feat. But when outside influences find their way inside, it's only a matter of time before things become too hot to handle...

Show Me (Irresistible Husband)


Sharon C. Cooper - 2020
    Accomplishing one out of two isn’t bad. Unfortunately, there’s no ‘love of his life’ on the horizon, unless he counts the one woman who’s been starring in his nightly dreams—Malaya Radcliff. After being dependent on other people for years, Malaya has finally learned to stand on her own. There’s only one thing she hasn’t been able to accomplish—gain full custody of her daughter. Her ex-husband never fights fair. His wealth always wins. This time Malaya’s determined to come out on top. So when Cole, the man she’s been secretly in lust with for over a year, makes her an offer she’d be crazy to refuse, Malaya wants to say yes. But that means sacrificing her newfound independence. Yet, his enticing proposal has her thinking—why not?

Say My F*cking Name


Jessica N. Watkins - 2019
     Harmony used to love love. She loved the idea of being in love. As a result, Valentine’s Day was her favorite holiday…was. Now, she hated the very thought of it. Cody had ruined it for her and any chance of her ever falling in love again. He ruined it so much that when she met Dallas, she didn’t trust him to lead her to fall in love with love again. On Valentine's Day, Dallas experienced the biggest loss of his life. He ignorantly assumed that life couldn’t get any worse. Yet, as they say, if you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans. God must have been cracking up at Dallas’ plans because Dallas soon found himself completely lost for a year… until he met Harmony. She was perfect, yet Dallas was beyond flawed and at the lowest part of his life. He should have been honest with her when he’d first met her. Instead, he only proved to her that men couldn’t be trusted. Meanwhile, Caine, Dallas’ best friend, plays a big role in how Dallas’ life constantly finds misfortune. Unfortunately, Dallas will not see that his right-hand man is the problem until it is too late. Jocelyn, Caine’s wife, is losing at love, while Harmony thinks she is winning. All of Caine’s indiscretions are finally revealed, and Jocelyn is forced to choose whether she will continue to turn the other cheek for the sake of having everything she always wanted. Harmony and Dallas fell into each other’s lives when they needed each other the most. Yet, heartbreak and insecurities lead their union on a rocky path that their love may not survive, all while Dallas falls into a career that he never saw coming. Join these four on a sexy, yet chaotic, path to love. Will Harmony and Dallas survive their insecurities in order to heal one another? Will Jocelyn be strong enough to walk away from the man that is destroying her? Will the three of them survive Caine’s maliciousness in order to live happily ever after? Find out in this erotic, entertaining standalone by Jessica N. Watkins!

I Found You


Erica Marselas
    Four years later, Violet has recently finished college and Cooper is now a huge pop star. While both are letting loose in Las Vegas they find each other in a crowded bar. With their connection still burning red hot, they decide to make their union official and forever. But the thing standing in their way aren't the tabloids, it's their meddling mothers willing to do almost anything to break them apart again. Will their history and their love, along with their one special treasured bond be enough to win this time?

Barbie & Benz: A Thug Love Story


Princess Diamond - 2020
    

Rival's Desire


AlTonya Washington - 2008
    He's all grown up, but the famous pro athlete still enjoys getting under her skin. Now their matchmaking grandmothers think handing over the family business will turn spitfire rivals into lovebirds, but the man makes Vivian's blood boil.Okay, there was definitely something...hot...under all the years of feuding, and maybe it's time Caesar did something about it. Vivian always made him lose control, and now he knows why. She doesn't care about his fame, fortune or fine looks. She just knows him too well. Now all he wants is to know her--every inch of her--for a lifetime.

Dear Amelia


Asia Monique - 2021
    After gracing the cover of a popular magazine that highlights black professionals, Amelia knew she’d finally made it. Now that her career was taking off, she no longer had an excuse to ignore the storm brewing between her and the man she’s known her entire life.Real estate mogul, Israel Holloway, has worked tirelessly his entire adult life to get to where he wanted to be. So, working hard to get who he wanted to be with was a task he had no problem taking on. Israel longed to be the number one man in his best friend’s life, and in an attempt to win her heart, he turns to the one thing he knows will get her attention and keep it. But will it?Signed, someone very close to you.*please note, this is book one in a four book series but can be read as a standalone novel.

An Affair in Munthill


Takerra Allen - 2016
    The key ingredients of intrigue are here – he’s self-aware, dominant, with a dangerous yet captivating edge. While she on the other hand, is unlike any other female he’s encountered and the nemesis to the typical ideals of the urban beauty. She’s headstrong, she’s flawed, she wears her struggles as a badge of honor – and she’s REAL. He has come to her town for a purpose, and she lives day to day searching for one. When the two collide, the world stops. Drama and suspense take a backseat to the primary emotions we all encounter – desire, fear, regret, and HOPE. The characters peel back layers and the story doesn’t skyrocket, it builds. Devout was a tornado…and this is the sweet summer’s breeze creeping through your window. Still, these pages get steamy, like a humid night in August, and they come when you least expect it. With the feel of a historic romance, journey with the everyday woman trying to make it in her world, and not so everyday things begin to occur.

Secrets Between Her Thighs


Ivy Symone - 2014
    For many years, all she ever thought she had was the power she possessed between her legs. Being an erotic dancer and providing ‘special services’ in the past afforded her a decent living, but it did nothing for her dignity. Seeking to find peace within self and to live a more gracious life, Jaci decided to take a journey down a different path. Things seemed to be looking up for Jaci after landing her first real job at a reputable doctor’s office, but her former boss Skyy propositioned her with a ‘special services’ job she couldn’t turn down. Will the decision to maintain her special services interfere with the normal life she’s longed for? What about her attempts to develop a decent friendship with the handsome radiology tech, Nathan Brooks? Then, there’s the risk of losing her too good to be true job. If the Secrets buried Between Her Thighs were ever revealed, she could stand a chance to lose everything she’s dreamed of. Ivy Symone is back with another banger! An exciting, fast-paced, twist of events story that will definitely having you wanting more!

A Love Bred From The Block: A Standalone Novel


Antoinette Sherell - 2021
    

The Master


D. Camille - 2018
    With almost everything in place, he needs a woman who can handle his life, and sons to fulfil his plans for Detroit. Pam Jennings is a single mother, who has discovered her truth and is ready to live her life according to her rules. Her main job, however, is protecting her two sons, and raising them in a city currently plagued with crime. When Pam enters George’s business, he sees everything he wants and needs, but he must get past her reservations…and his secrets, to win her heart.

Rookie Mistakes


Danesha Little - 2019
    Now a TV personality, her primary focus is to make "Girlfriends Talking Sports" the number one show on ESPN. Her plans are interrupted when NBA Rookie, Sebastian Powers enters her life. Growing up in London, Sebastian Powers' only ambition was to become the greatest basketball player of all time. When his arrogance becomes a roadblock to that goal, he meets his match in Nashya Jordan. What happens when two stubborn souls are forced to face their pasts together?