Celebrating Black / African American Authors and Stories!

Can love hit the right note this Valentine’s Day?

Shaye’s Valentine’s gig was already complicated—crowded sets, a sick bandmate, and the mystery of a last-minute replacement guitarist. But when replacement guitarist Dozier walks in with her smooth riffs and undeniable charm, Shaye’s perfectly rehearsed life is thrown offbeat.

A Slow Drip With A Latte Drama

Jordan is a lesbian f-boi, who’s sworn off relationships. But when she gets a new straight roommate, she starts wanting more than friendship.

Sexy, sassy, 60-year-old, Yvette Leigh-Dixon is getting her groove back after a six year period of grieving over the death of her wife, Althea. With the help of two lovable Gen Z's, she signs up for TruLuv4U an online dating site for lesbian women of color. And the fun really begins!

With the help of two lovable Gen Z’s, she signs up for TruLuv4U an online dating site for lesbian women of color. And the fun really begins!

The perfect storm. A fake marriage weathered to last.

Left at the altar, Basil’s picture perfect life turns upside down, but nothing can stop her from enjoying her honeymoon—not even the resort’s strict “couples-only” policy. Basil’s vacation and six-figure wine deal are riding on her finding a fake wife ASAP. Enters private investigator, tall, dark, and gorgeous Caroline King.

Pull a thread and find a spider.

The spider was tiny when Sloane found it, but grew rapidly with each feeding. Blood and flesh was what it craved, and it didn’t discriminate. Sloane’s only mistake was thinking they could control it.

What if one encounter leads to a series of events that make you question everything you thought you knew about yourself?

As they navigate the intricate dance of attraction and lust, Lane and Miranda find themselves irresistibly drawn to each other, thrust into a whirlwind of passion, challenge, and self-discovery. Will they be able to fight the attraction that keeps pulling them together? Or will they give in to temptation and allow the unexpected to happen?

What if the woman you loved was more than a century away?

Dara, a computer programmer from Chicago, is visiting London when she opens a door in an Edwardian house and slips into Edwardian England.

All you need to know is . . . I’m here to divide and conquer. Like all great tyrants do. —Aces

Gossip Girl meets Get Out in Ace of Spades, a YA contemporary thriller by debut author Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé about two students, Devon & Chiamaka, and their struggles against an anonymous bully.

A slow burn, enemies to lovers romance that will make you laugh and melt your heart.

Mia Stone isn’t looking for romance, but when she collides with notorious popstar Lauryn, fireworks go off. The good, bad and the ugly. When Lauryn turns out to be Mia’s newest client, will they acknowledge the undeniable attraction between them? Or will an unspoken grudge forever keep them at odds.

Mean Girls meets Dear White People in this big-hearted, sharp-witted UK boarding school story about family, friendship, and belonging—with a propulsive mystery at its heart.

Within the walls of Wodebury Hall, an elite boarding school in the English countryside, reputation is everything. But aspiring photographer Iyanu is more comfortable observing things safely from behind her camera.

A ballet star returning home. The teacher who captured her heart. A second chance at once forbidden love.

Twenty-eight-year-old Zoe is heartbroken. After an injury brings her career as a principal dancer at a prestigious London ballet company to a screeching halt, she returns home to the States, where she runs into her former ballet teacher—and once forbidden love—Natasha.

A poignant and lyrical young adult novel-in-verse about a Black teen coming of age in an anxiety-inducing world, from the author of For Black Girls Like Me and In the Key of Us.

From Stonewall Honor–winning author Mariama J. Lockington comes Forever is Now, a powerful young adult novel-in-verse about mental health, love, family, Black joy, and finding your voice and power in an unforgiving world.

Liz Lighty has always believed she's too black, too poor, too awkward to shine in her small, rich, prom-obsessed midwestern town.

The only thing that makes it halfway bearable is the new girl in school, Mack. She’s smart, funny, and just as much of an outsider as Liz. But Mack is also in the running for queen. Will falling for the competition keep Liz from her dreams . . . or make them come true?

For fans of Marissa Meyer, L.L. McKinney's A Blade So Black delivers an irresistible urban fantasy retelling of Alice in Wonderland... but it's not the Wonderland you remember.

The first time the Nightmares came, it nearly cost Alice her life. Now she’s trained to battle monstrous creatures in the dark dream realm known as Wonderland with magic weapons and hardcore fighting skills. Yet even warriors have a curfew.

Darkness blooms in bestselling author Kalynn Bayron's new contemporary fantasy about a girl with a unique and deadly power.

Briseis has a gift: with a single touch she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms.

When Briseis’s aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents hope that surrounded by plants and flowers, she will finally learn to control her gift. But their new home is sinister in ways they never expected-it comes with a mysterious set of instructions, a walled garden filled with the deadliest botanicals in the world, and generations of secrets. There is more to Bri’s sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it.

D’Vaughn and Kris have six weeks to plan their dream wedding. Their whole relationship is fake.

All they have to do is convince their friends and family they’re getting married in six weeks. If anyone guesses they’re not for real, they’re out. Selling their chemistry on camera is surprisingly easy, and it’s still there when no one else is watching, which is an unexpected bonus. Winning this competition is going to be a piece of wedding cake.

Fresh out of a relationship, Shawnna Green is heartbroken, lost, and almost penniless.

She decides to start over in New Orleans to find a new sense of self, despite her ex hampering her progress. With the help of her best friend, Veda, she finds employment at Stumpy’s Sex Emporium where she deals with customers that range from the strange to the hilarious.

Suri Daniels, a beautiful and troubled woman, is the descendant of a family of supernaturally gifted women, known as the Blessed, and literally holds keys to gateways between the earthly plane and seven powerful gods.

Layla and Suri are brought together by fate to defeat the darkness threatening to tear their world apart. What they don’t expect to discover is a love that might set them free.

When becoming an adult means learning to love yourself first.

With her newly completed PhD in astronomy in hand, twenty-eight-year-old Grace Porter goes on a girls’ trip to Vegas to celebrate. She’s a straight A, work-through-the-summer certified high achiever. She is not the kind of person who goes to Vegas and gets drunkenly married to a woman whose name she doesn’t know…until she does exactly that.

Bernardine Evaristo is the winner of the 2019 Booker Prize and the first black woman to receive this highest literary honor in the English language. 

Girl, Woman, Other is a magnificent portrayal of the intersections of identity and a moving and hopeful story of an interconnected group of Black British women that paints a vivid portrait of the state of contemporary Britain and looks back to the legacy of Britain’s colonial history in Africa and the Caribbean.

A novel about finding yourself, falling in love, and celebrating what makes you you.

Inspiration strikes: It’s too late for a Sweet Sixteen, but what if she had a coming-out party? A singing, dancing, rainbow-cake-eating celebration of queerness on her own terms.

Alyssa Cole returns with a fun, sexy romance novella in the Reluctant Royals series!

While her boss the prince was busy wooing his betrothed, Likotsi had her own love affair after swiping right on a dating app. But her romance had ended in heartbreak, and now, back in NYC again, she’s determined to rediscover her joy—so of course she runs into the woman who broke her heart.

Charlene "Charlie" Mack is a PI in Detroit.

Born and raised in the city that America forgot, Charlie has built a highly respected private investigation firm through hard work, smart choices, and relentless ambition. Her team of investigators is highly skilled and trustworthy, but she secretly struggles with her sexual orientation and a mother with early-onset Alzheimer’s. When Charlie and her crack team head to Birmingham, Alabama following the trail of a missing person, what should be a routine case turns into a complex chase for answers.

As a young African American woman from Durham, North Carolina, Sky Valentine is tired of being boxed in by small minds and Southern expectations.

To escape the restraints of her Southern upbringing, Sky flees to Rhode Island to attend college. Once there, Sky doesn’t just work on her degree, she also works on shedding many of the things that peg her as a Southerner.

Trust can be the most dangerous thing.

A retired demon hunter with an angelic inheritance is haunted by a mysterious succubus and must reckon with the true demons of her past.

Wanderlust has never looked this good...

From the sultry beaches of Jamaica to the palace of a Tanzanian queen then all the way to the exclusive playroom of one of the hottest women in Miami, When She Says Yes takes the reader on a sensual journey guaranteed to inspire a different kind of wanderlust.

Consecrated Ground is a multiracial lesbian paranormal tour de force that will leave you wary of the shadows and absolutely breathless.

Like her father before her, Joan Matthews is a witch. For generations, their family of binder witches has protected Calvert, Oregon from vampires by strengthening the land with spellcraft. Pushing back against tradition, Joan defied her father and left town to become a war witch, one who fights the monsters hand-to-hand. But when her father dies, Joan returns to find her hometown assailed by a vampire lord’s endless attacks—and the answers lie with the one woman who chose a rival over Joan.

A cozy sapphic romantasy about a teen witch trying to keep her family’s apothecary up and running, with a little help from her ex-best friend—and first crush.

With Bishop Brews now at risk of being shut down, Sage reluctantly partners with Ximena to find the culprit. As the mystery deepens, so do pesky old feelings. Their first kiss and Ximena’s subsequent ghosting keep replaying in Sage’s mind. Will she be able to resist Ximena’s charm, or will she let it work its magic for a second chance at love?

There’s more than one way to love and more than one place to call home in this rousing small-town romantic comedy that’s sure to charm fans of Hannah Bonam-Young’s Next to You and Ashley Herring Blake’s Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date

Jessica Jae-un Miller came to Peach Blossom, Georgia, for a visit, not a breakdown. But when her rental car dies on the outskirts of town, mechanic Lavenia “Vini” Williams provides a tow—and a very welcome jump start to Jessica’s heart. It’s been a minute since Jessica’s last fling—her relationship specialty—and Vini checks all the right boxes. If only the sexy car whisperer seemed interested…

Perfect for fans of Raybearer and Fourth Wing, this astonishing sequel to the bestselling novel So Let Them Burn doesn't hold back. After all, there are no easy endings in war—especially when sisters are forced to fight on opposite sides.

This heart-pounding conclusion to the Divine Traitors duology pushes these unforgettable heroines to their breaking point and beyond. Because when the lines between hero and villain are blurred, deadly sacrifices must be made.

They’re no longer prisoners to the fae court, but now two elven sisters are each bound by shackles of the heart—the sequel to the national bestseller Faebound, hailed as “a devastatingly romantic and breathtaking fantasy” (Tasha Suri).

Can Lettle and Yeeran discover the secret behind the curse—and unite these two worlds before they destroy each other?

The sun-drenched and spicy new queer romance from the author of Until I Met You

Kya’s work is her life. She graduated from a rigorous engineering programme at MIT and landed a highly competitive job at one of the best tech firms in Silicon Valley. She even runs a whole online community empowering women in tech.

It’s not great, then, that she’s just been unceremoniously sacked mid-flight en route to a much-needed holiday in Miami.

An MMA fighter and a Hollywood star collide—will they fight or fall?

Grayson Dawes, a MMA champion nearing the end of her career, faces an unexpected challenge: training Nova Priest, a rising Hollywood star eager to prove herself. As sparks fly and emotions intensify, will they give in or tap out?

The dark and thrillingly romantic Black sapphic vampire fantasy that questions what it truly means to sacrifice for love.

Set in the aftermath of a war between vampires, humans, and the gods that created them, Patrice Caldwell’s devastatingly romantic fantasy debut, Where Shadows Meet, centers the heart-wrenching pain of loss and the struggle of self-discovery to ask: do we choose our fates, or do our fates choose us?

Breaking bad habits is a rhythm Roxanna, the new queen of R&B can't shake, especially when it’s delivered in an unforgettable hook like Naomi Right.

At just 25 years old, Roxanna is already the queen of R&B, captivating audiences with her soulful music. But behind the fame and fortune lies a tumultuous past filled with a demanding momanger and a struggle with addiction. When she meets Naomi Right in rehab, Roxanna finds hope for healing and love in this powerful second installment of the My Day One series.

A captivating and sizzling new queer romance by New York Times bestselling author Jasmine Guillory.

Enter Taylor Cameron, Napa Valley’s biggest flirt and champion heartbreaker. Taylor just broke up with her most recent girlfriend, and her best friend bet her that she can’t make it until Labor Day without sleeping with someone. (Two whole months? Without sex? Taylor?!?!) So, she offers to give Avery flirting lessons. It should keep her busy and stop her from texting people she shouldn’t. And it might take her mind off how inadequate she feels compared to her friends, who all seem much more settled and adult than Taylor.

Francine Stevenson's chance encounter with a ten-year-old who shows up at her doorstep after her mother's sudden death spirals into an adventure for the ages

A tale of found family and hijinks, Francine’s Spectacular Crash and Burn will wiggle deep into even the most resistant hearts.

Booksmart meets Phantom of the Megaplex in Zakiya N. Jamal's debut enthralling enemies-to-lovers queer romance, set against the backdrop of a historic Black-owned movie theater, the quirky employees who work there, and the suburbs of Long Island.

Rochelle “the Shell” Coleman is laser focused on only three things: becoming valedictorian, getting into Wharton, and, of course, taking down her annoyingly charismatic nemesis and only academic competition, Amira Rodriguez. However, despite her stellar grades, Rochelle’s college application is missing that extra special something: a job.

The electrifying conclusion to the “glorious” (The New York Times) award-nominated historical fantasy trilogy, The Forge & Fracture Saga.

Unrestrained by the fractured Pact and its fragile peace, Titanea and her forces grow stronger each day. The Fae openly terrorize London while King James hides in the countryside, protected by the children of the Orisha. Seventeen-year-old Joan Sands must banish the Fae, just as her ancestor did nearly two thousand years ago, but first she’ll have to unravel the mystery behind the original pact.

Giving the new girl lessons in romance so she can woo your best friend couldn’t possibly go wrong… right? Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston, this romantic comedy from Jessica Lewis is packed with heart.

Nav knows how to flirt, but she also knows love is a messy, losing proposition. She doesn’t need her best friend, Hallie, the serial monogamist, to demonstrate it to her over and over. So when shy new girl Gia asks Nav for help getting Hallie’s attention, Nav makes sure she seems genuine—she doesn’t want to add another heartbreak to Hallie’s never-ending list.

Out of Step, into You is a sapphic contemporary romance following childhood friends turned cross-country team rivals who are forced to work together to win the state championship – for fans of She Gets the Girl.

Taylor runs to prove herself. The only child of a Division 1 athlete, she’s no stranger to high expectations. With enough effort, she knows she can immortalize herself with a state record and make her parents proud. Then, she can discover her own passion. She definitely doesn’t have time to untangle her feelings towards Mari.

Cleat Cute meets Friday Night Lights in this funny, spicy, emotional new sapphic romance from Jodie Slaughter.

Not wanting to risk losing out on a dream job, Jade and Francesca can’t afford to give in to the iron hot attraction that simmers beneath their biting interactions, so they try desperately to ignore it. Too bad their hearts don’t seem to be as on board with the game plan.

Monica Kelly, a 34-year old successful attorney who knows how to keep the law and order in and out of the bedroom!

Monica never questioned if her body was the right fit for a future love interest. That is until she falls for Taylor Armstrong, a colleague at work, and spars with Nicole (Nic) Johnson, a neighbor in her condo community. Will Monica find real love in the arms of her very handsome, talented colleague, Taylor or in the teasing hands of her phyne ass, antagonistic neighbor, Nic?

Secrets can't be kept forever.

Virginia Black burst onto the queer speculative fiction scene with her powerful debut, Consecrated Ground. Now, Joan of Crows returns to Calvert in this high-octane thriller that pits good versus evil in a penultimate showdown.

She Gets the Girl meets Bottoms in this fun and flirty young adult sapphic rom-com about two teens who want revenge on the flaky popular girl they’re both crushing on.

Cynical but sensitive Beau Carl is on a mission. She needs to know if ultra-popular Maia Moon—the girl she’s been secretly hooking up with for months—really has feelings for her. But when she shows up at the last big party of the year before prom, she sees Maia about to kiss someone else.

A delicious, heartwarming romantic comedy about big dreams, life-changing friendships, and the people who bring out your best.

Two rival chefs must enter a marriage of convenience to secure a land deal in this deliciously charming romcom from fan-favorite author Karelia Stetz-Waters and her wife, Fay Stetz-Waters—perfect for fans of Meryl Wilsner and Ashley Herring Blake.

Nothing cures a lonely heart quite like a good book and an unexpected crush…

A dedicated single mother and a librarian with a secret write their own sweet and sexy love story in this small-town rom-com about family, friendships and embracing the next chapter.

When snow falls, sparks fly in this irresistible queer romance from Schneider Family Book Award and Stonewall Honor winner Mariama J. Lockington—for fans of She Gets the Girl and Jennifer Dugan.

High school senior Lyric has always found Christmas to be the hardest season. While other kids got presents and family time by the fire, she was in and out of foster care. An up-and-coming make-up influencer and aspiring cosmetology student who loves a bold lip, Lyric definitely isn’t looking for romance—not when opening up to someone feels a lot like asking to get hurt.