March came in like a lion and went out like one too. Regardless, it’s officially spring, and we have lots of great new releases on the horizon. Here are a few black books that I’m excited about.
Danielle Allen
Nina Ford doesn’t like to put all her eggs in one basket. She works multiple jobs, she enjoys multiple hobbies, she dates multiple men.
In her thirty years of life, Nina has never come across a man who has all the things she’s looking for.
She loves fun and excitement—and she has a man for that.
She loves confidence and humor—and she has a man for that.
She loves intelligence and ambition—and she has a man for that.
She loves passion and romance—and she has a man for that.
She’s always been content rotating a few men in and out of her life to get her needs met. But when Russell Long, her designated “Fun Guy”, shows her that he’s good for more than just thrills, it seems too good to be true. Nina finds herself in a predicament.
She’s found everything she’s ever wanted in a career in one job.
She’s found everything she’s ever wanted in a partner in one man.
Inevitably, her eggs are bound to get cracked.
Like her back.
Lacey Baker
Short-staffed and not in the mood for wedding day excitement, Emory Bellson is forced to DJ a reception or risk bad publicity from one of the most notable brides in Miami. When she’s somehow roped into standing in the line of single women and ends up catching the bouquet, she thinks the day couldn’t possibly get any worse. Except it does, the moment she notices the groomsman who catches the garter, Hayden Rivers, is also a guy she dated and ghosted three years ago.
Christopher Chambers
Washington, DC’s notorious detective, former street denizen Dickie Cornish, faces off with bloodthirsty cops and the justice department in the latest thrilling release by award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers.
In StreetWhys, underground detective Dickie Cornish faces a vindictive murder rap from his past if he doesn’t agree to help prove that the fentanyl ravaging the streets of DC is bankrolled by shadowy donors of a certain former president. Broke and desperate, Cornish soon finds himself on a collision course with shady public defenders and corrupt police officers, forcing him to use his street connections to flip their plan. Or die.
Evie Daniels
What happens when a storm brews between a small-town girl and the town’s most wanted bachelor?After three years away, Eden Cross returns to Amun Pointe to rebuild her life and career. Landing a job at Vanderbilt News Network seems perfect—until she meets Dawson Raine, the town’s meteorologist and most eligible bachelor.
As witty banter turns into undeniable chemistry, the storm brewing between them becomes impossible to ignore. Can they weather it, or will their budding romance blow over?
Kathy Douglass
Once inseparable childhood friends, Malcolm Wilson and Veronica Kendrick shared a bond that seemed unbreakable—until he let her down when she needed him most. But the investment banker turned rancher wants a chance to start over. That’s why Malcolm has returned to his hometown of Aspen Creek—to heal the past and figure out his future.
Malcolm’s return changes everything for Veronica, who finally agrees to spend time with him—and that old undeniable chemistry ignites. Caught between past wounds and present desires, perhaps they can discover that a second chance at friendship could be their first chance at lasting love…
W. Mason Dunn
Daisy had the perfect love story—until life took her husband too soon. Zeke thought he had it all, but betrayal followed him even beyond his wife’s grave. When their paths cross in Tallahassee, their hearts recognize a connection neither of them expected. Yet with Daisy feeling like loving again would dishonor her past, and Zeke afraid to trust anyone with his heart, their budding romance faces hurdles from within and from family members who aren’t ready to see them move on. Together, they must learn that healing is possible, and love can be found in the most unexpected places.
Renee Daniel Flagler
When you least expect it, love comes knocking…
Holland Davenport is ready to go beyond her small-town existence. Her plan involves moving into an apartment in Charleston—not inheriting a run-down brownstone in Brooklyn from a relative she never knew. Yet in a burst of daring, Holland meets the challenge head-on, moving to New York to learn more about her family and renovate the place. Add to that a gorgeous next-door neighbor who turns out to be a board member at her new job, and she’s definitely out of her depth.
Noble Washington is the successful CEO of a company he spent a decade building. But his carefully ordered life begins to unravel the second he meets fiery social worker Holland—and spends one unforgettable night with a woman who should be off-limits.
There’s a wall and a world of differences lying between them. But the sheltered Southerner and the ambitious native New Yorker feel a pull that just won’t be denied…
Monica Garner
Fast friends since forever, Lu, Kenya, and Natalia share a special love for the historical beach town of Cape May. For Lu, it was a welcome escape from the corporate arena into a simpler life—owning a B&B with her soon-to-be-husband, Zach . . . Kenya fell for Cape May’s tranquil shores and believed she and her high school sweetheart would be there together forever . . . And family vineyard owner Natalia feels it’s the perfect place to complete her happy marriage with the baby—or babies—she desperately longs for . . .
But as the trio plans Lu’s lavish wedding, the bride-to-be is stunned when the estranged father she thought was dead shows up to make amends—and throws her every certainty about family and love into heartbreaking doubt. Meanwhile, widowed Kenya is drawn to a kind, attractive stranger, even as she wonders if passion is enough to risk her future on. And when Natalia uncovers an unthinkable betrayal, the secrets she and her friends have kept from each other will explode across the long summer nights . . .
Moving and relatable, here is a captivating story of true sisterhood, and the ties that challenge us—and help us heal.
Jasmine Guillory
Avery Jensen is almost thirty, fresh off a breakup, and she’s tired of always being so uptight and well-behaved. She wants to get a hobby, date around (especially women), flirt with everyone she sees, wear something not from the business casual section of her closet—all the fun stuff normal people do in their twenties. One problem: Avery doesn’t know where to start. She doesn’t have a lot of dating experience, with men or women, and despite being self-assured at work, she doesn’t have a lot of confidence when it comes to romance.
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.
At first, Avery is stiff and nervous, but Taylor is patient and encouraging, and soon, Avery looks forward to their weekly lessons. With Taylor’s help, Avery finally has the life she always wanted. The only issue is: now she wants Taylor. Their attraction becomes impossible to ignore, despite them both insisting to themselves and everyone else that it isn’t serious. When Taylor is forced to confront her feelings for Avery, she doesn’t know what to do—and most importantly, if she’s already ruined the best thing she’s ever had.
Lorna Lewis
After fifteen years in captivity, Nova Lefleur is free, back home, and reunited with her Louisiana family. Through her ordeal, she never forgot them. They never forgot her either. But things have changed since Nova’s been gone.
Nova and her encouraging seventeen-year-old daughter, Skye, are getting to know each other for the first time. Her husband, Quinton, is rebuilding a relationship with a wife he thought was gone forever. And Nova’s sister, Leah, is overjoyed—and overwhelmed.
Leah shares a secret with Quinton neither can bear to tell the woman they cherish. Not yet. Five years ago, bonding over grief and finding a reason to smile again, Quinton and Leah were married. When it’s time for the truth to come out, they could lose Nova all over again.
As Nova is eased back into a life both familiar and unfamiliar, she and her family must confront their deepest fears, the choices they made, and the choices to come that will reshape each of their lives forever.
Unoma Nwankwor
In the pressure-cooker world of Premier League football, where careers are made or broken with every match, two lives collide in a story of redemption, faith, and unexpected love.
After a devastating injury, Ehizojie “Zo” Irabor thought his days of glory were over. Now, with one shot at redemption, he joins underdog club Viva City FC in their fight to survive the Premier League. But reclaiming his name on the pitch is only half the battle. His biggest challenge might just be the sharp-tongued director who refuses to stay out of his head.
Idara Etienam knows all about reinvention. Once a rising star in professional sports, she gave up her career after an injury and a stint in reality TV left her questioning her purpose. Now, as the director of Viva City’s Outreach Initiatives, she’s determined to prove she’s more than her past. But when her father’s schemes threaten everything she’s built, the last thing she needs is an arrogant footballer who might just upend her carefully rebuilt life.
As their worlds collide, sparks fly both on and off the field. But with ambition, redemption, and love all on the line, they’ll discover that the greatest victories are won beyond the touchline.
Kennedy Ryan
Hendrix Barry lives a fabulous life. She has phenomenal friends, a loving family, and a thriving business that places her in the entertainment industry’s rarefied air. Your vision board? She’s probably living it.
She’s a woman with goals, dreams, ambitions—always striving upward. And in the midst of everything, she’s facing her toughest challenge yet: caring for an aging parent. Who has time for romance? From her experience, there’s a low ROI on relationships. Anyway, she hasn’t met the man who can keep up with her. Until…him.
Tech mogul Maverick Bell is a dilemma wrapped in an exquisitely tailored suit and knee-melting charm. From their first charged glance at the summer’s hottest party, Hendrix feels like she’s met her match. Only he can’t be. Mav may be the first to make her feel this seen and desired, but he’s the last one she can have. Forbidden fruit is the juiciest, and this man is off limits if she plans to stay the course she’s set for herself.
But when Maverick gives chase—pursuing her, spoiling her, understanding her—is it time to let herself have something more?
Monica Walters
Denishia Boswell is a successful florist and owner of Happily Ever After Floral Shop. Although she creates beautiful bouquets and floral designs to enhance any romantic or intimate setting, she’s having problems enhancing her own love life. She’s in a lackluster relationship that she is ready to give the ax to, but the fear of being alone has kept her from doing so. However, a celebrity client comes her way, and he is after more than just flowers. She finds it extremely hard to ignore his romantic advances, despite her current relationship status.
Ezekiel Wheeler is focused on advancing his acting career. He’s determined to be a sought-after actor that can name his price. None of that means anything if he has no one to celebrate his accolades with. He doesn’t want the celebrity girlfriend or the women approaching him. He wants to be the aggressor. While planning a surprise party for his mother, he contacts a florist to provide the perfect setup for the festivities. The moment he hears her voice, he’s all in.
Denishia and Ezekiel have an undeniable attraction to one another, although her current situation forces her to somewhat deny it in the beginning. When things change and heartache suddenly finds her address, Ezekiel is there to help her pick up the pieces. However, will the ensuing drama force them apart, or will they tread through the moments of uncertainty together?
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