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One Night


Camilla Stevens - 2016
    The stranger on the other side of the fireplace was only supposed to be a rebound, one-night stand. Somehow she became his muse. Now the world is wondering who the inspiration for Jake Steele’s sexy new character is. Jake was simply enjoying his usual ritual of sipping some very expensive whiskey to celebrate the completion of his seventh novel. The stranger on the other side of the fireplace was only supposed to be an enjoyable, one-time distraction. Somehow she became his muse. Now he can’t get her out of his head. When Natalie confronts Jake in a bookstore, after reading the details of their tryst in his new novel, will the fireworks that ensue lead to disaster…or true love? This is a humorous, stand-alone BWWM Interracial Romance, HAE novel. No Cliffhangers! Due to steamy scenes it is for 18+ only!

Unwanted Baby for Christmas


Raven Rivers - 2015
     One foolish mistake results in an unplanned surprise... Melanie Quin's life has been systematically spiraling out of control ever since the night she accompanied her roommate to a local hot spot. After a few too many drinks, she found herself in the back of billionaire Matthew Chase's limousine where a steamy hook-up left her unexpectedly pregnant. His striking good looks and mesmerizing smile had proved too hard to resist, and now she's paying a life-altering price. When she learns the man isn't even who he claimed to be, she's determined to avoid him at all costs. He makes it perfectly clear that the feeling is quite mutual! Things go from bad to worse when she witnesses a murder. Melanie manages to escape, but she's seen the assailant's face. Fearing she'll identify him, the murderer vows to come back for her. Now her life is not only in danger, but the life of her unborn baby as well! Out of desperation, she seeks out the same billionaire who knocked her up and attempts to blackmail him into providing protection. Will Matthew Chase offer the frightened young woman refuge? Will she fight the feelings she's beginning to develop for the affluent billionaire who's much more than he appears?

Fifty Shades of Jungle Fever


L.V. Lewis - 2012
    Aspiring recording studio owners, Keisha Beale and Jada Jameson, score a rare meeting with venture capitalist Tristan White, and are thrust into a world beyond their wildest imaginations. Lured by Tristan White and his offer of fronting the capital for her business in exchange for an indecent proposal, of sorts, Keisha finds herself with no other option. Tortured by demons from her past, Keisha's inability to come to terms with them threatens to undermine the future of her business and her tumultuous, unconventional relationship with Tristan White. Erotic, amusing, and in places hilarious, the Jungle Fever Romance Quadrilogy is a parody with a unique take on a Fifty Shades-type story that will take you even further into the BDSM world, and promises to make the vanilla original Fifty Shades more colorful. The first two books focus on Keisha and Tristan's romance, and the final two will focus on Jada and Nathan's.Grab your copy today!Top 100 Drama USATop 100 IR/MCTop 100 African American

Wyatt


Coco Miller - 2019
    She’s a high-powered lawyer looking to shake things up. Sometimes the very answer you’ve been searching for can be found right where you started… Kendra lives a high-powered life in New York City but something is missing. She visits home to shake things up, and that’s when she notices her brother’s best friend, Wyatt. The hot man in front of her is nothing like she remembered at all. Wyatt is back from Afghanistan and whoring his way through woman after woman in an attempt to forget his time overseas. One look at Kendra though, and he falls hard and fast for the out-of-town beauty. Will this unlikely couple even stand a chance at a happily ever after? Especially once Wyatt’s best friend, who is also Kendra’s brother, finds out what they’ve been up to? WYATT is a sweet and steamy, stand-alone, military romance. It is not appropriate for readers under 18 due to sizzling HAWT love scenes!

All I Want For Christmas


Shiree McCarver - 2008
    That is until he discovers his ex-assistant had sabotaged his clients contract renewals, because of a broken heart. The mistake could have cost him millions in revenue. He swears he's going to straighten out his personal life. Starting with proposing to his on again off again socialite girlfriend Erica, and settle down.All Mary wanted for Christmas was a man who could love her as she was. Mary Christmas, yep…that's her name. She’s a big woman with a big heart. She wears glasses and not too pretty but she’s as jolly as the come. Working in an office full of beautiful slim women can be trying. Having a secret crush on the boss,Alec Mercer, was downright ridiculous. There was no way a guy like that could like someone like her, or so she believed. Now that Mary got her Christmas wish in the flesh, what is she going to do about it?

For Love's Sake Only


Lena Matthews - 2005
    The two have nothing in common. Nothing except insane, inexplicable, but undeniable desire.Ty knows from the instant they first kiss that he and Charlotte are meant to be together. Proving it to strong-willed Charlotte? A whole different bull-ride. The headstrong beauty is running scared, but she's got another thought coming if she thinks Ty will let her walk away.Charlotte’s finally met her match in Ty, because this cowboy knows it’ll take a firm hand to win her wild heart.

Marriage Of Convenience


Cher Etan - 2015
    A number 1 best seller in the African American Romance category.A complete story with no cliff hanger, brought to you by best selling author Cher Etan.Jonathon is facing losing it all.His grandfather has given him an ultimatum:Marry and be in a stable relationship by the time you're 30, or lose out on your inheritance.There's just one problem; the women Jonathon has so far associated himself with are less than marriage material, and would probably cause more issues in the long run than they're worth.So when he 'bumps into' Leila on the way to a benefit she's organizing, he soon decides she's the perfect woman for the deal.Smart, caring and attractive, and not the kind of woman who would get greedy and take him for all he's worth.But how will Leila, a woman who's been heartbroken in the past, feel about marrying for convenience?And when Jonathon's granddad realizes his grandson's marrying a woman of color on an average salary, how will he react?Find out in this touching romance story by best selling romance author Cher Etan.Suitable for over 18s only due to sexual scenes so hot you'll need an ice shower.

Heart of the Matter


LaQuette - 2014
    She’s a strong leader who doesn’t mind getting in the trenches with the men and women she leads at the seventy-four precinct. Her house, her people, and her family—both blue and blood—are the only things that matter. She would live and die for the blue wall that shields her from a traumatic past. When her captain assigns her a high-profile kidnapping case that she doesn’t want, and insists she allows the missing girl’s irritatingly sexy uncle to tag along during the investigation, her blood boils. Mac has no choice but to do what she always does when things get out of control, lay down the law—her law. Kenneth Searlington is a rich playboy from the Upper East Side of Manhattan. With stunning looks and an unlimited source of wealth, he’s used to being the center of everyone’s attention, especially the women that he comes in contact with. His life is fun and carefree until his niece, Merridith is kidnapped, and he’s forced to seek out the help of his godfather an NYPD police captain, David Porter. Afraid and frustrated, Kenneth defers to his uncle’s expertise and his promise that he’s putting his best cop on the case, Lieutenant MacKenzie. When Kenneth discovers “Mac” is actually a sexy as sin lady cop with a fiery temper to match, he decides mixing a little business with pleasure might be just the thing he needs to distract him from long-standing family issues that are trying to crawl their way back into the forefront of his life. Each used to having their own way, can these two work together long enough to bring an innocent child home? Or will they settle their differences and unyielding attraction in a more carnal way and get right down to the heart of the matter?

Fated


K. Alex Walker - 2015
    Intelligent, attractive, and successful, he doesn't care about straddling the line between refined and well-educated sailor. Coming from a background rife with poverty, he still manages to work his way from medical school to eventually owning his own medical practice. Despite holding onto a secret that changed the direction of his life, as far as Ethan was concerned, he had everything he'd ever asked for.So, when Alexandra Miller comes into the picture, the attraction is undeniable. Instant. She is everything that Ethan loves in a woman from her beautiful lips to the curves she tries so hard to hide. She's a woman whose background includes having the President of the United States in her social circle, but he doesn't plan to be intimidated. What Ethan wants, Ethan gets. The problem? Roderick Hamilton---the boyfriend that Alexandra doesn't quite know how to let go of. The other problem? Now that he's tasted her, he doesn't quite know how to let go of her.

Against the Wind


Gwynne Forster - 1999
    After three years in jail, he is seeking revenge. Leslie takes a job as a cook on the Saber, Estate for Jordan Saber, a successful, white university professor. Even though there is a powerful attraction, Leslie fights the relationship. In the midst of the danger facing Leslie, Jordan becomes overzealous in protecting her, forcing her to leave the estate and putting her in easy reach of the stalker. Can Jordan break through and save Leslie in time?

Soldier Beast


Shay Violet - 2019
    They make their own rules.I don’t know what to do.All I know is that once I give in to him, there’s no going back.No matter the consequences.

Her Fake Escort


Tiana Cole - 2020
    But turns out, it was all a beautiful lie. Okay, I never thought I would be the type of woman who would even consider paying a man to be with me. But my most recent breakup left me humiliated like never before and I need to keep up appearances. Enter Ian. Gorgeous, funny, charming, and- most importantly- he actually seems to enjoy my curves. Too bad he happens to be an escort. And a liar. Stacked, beautiful and sweet as hell, Kellen is everything I never knew I wanted…I hadn’t exactly planned on pretending to be on escort. And I sure as hell never planned on falling for the curvy beauty with the smooth cocoa skin.But the sparks between us were right there from the beginning.Until she found out I lied about everything. Yup, I’m no escort alright. I actually happen to be one of the wealthiest men in the country. She thinks I duped her. And she can’t forgive me. But I didn’t become a billionaire by taking no for an answer. I’ll stop at nothing to get her back. Even if it means playing dirty. ***This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.***

Special Forces Christmas


Erosa Knowles - 2011
    Major Tyson wants to see his family this holiday season but things keep getting in his way.

His Fantasy


Thayer King - 2020
    But that doesn't mean she doesn't fantasize about steamy nights filled with passion. Ciaran is a boy from her past. In high school, he was her bully. Now, he claims that it was all a misunderstanding. Yeah, right.Ciaran Gregson wanted Kendal from the moment he saw her, but his family stood in his way. Now, he's an adult and he'll allow nothing to stand in his way. Not even Kendal's reluctance to trust in him or in love. He's more than willing to help Kendal live out her naughty fantasies and he'll win her heart along the way.WARNING: Kendal's fantasies include forced seduction and may not be for everyone.

Falling For A Monster


Delilah Hunt - 2017
    Chase accepts his lot and path in life by keeping to himself, knowing he can depend on and trust in no one but himself. Until his path crosses with Larke. The one person who has every reason in the world to despise him, but instead treats him like a man who is worthy of her compassion, trust and so much more. Larke Taylor has never forgotten her harrowing encounter with the boy who’d threatened her harm at the tender age of nine. Thirteen years later, she is shocked and heartbroken to see the man Chase has become, after rejecting her innocent offer of friendship. His very presence frightens and intrigues her like nothing else. But beneath the hate-inspired tattoos telling her everything she needs to know about him, Larke finds it hard to deny all the other signs that speak to her heart. The ones telling her that Chase is much more than a monster. He is a man deserving of love and way more than the life he leads, even if he doesn’t realize it. As their relationship deepens, both are defenseless to defy their desire and all-consuming need for the other. Larke knows while Chase is the only man who captivates and holds her heart, he is also the one person who has the power to shatter and burn it to ashes, if he refuses to put her above his legacy of hate. *This book contains racial slurs and graphic sexual language. If the theme of this book and any of these warnings offend you, please ignore and move along.