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The Prada Plan 3:: Green-Eyed Monster by Ashley Antoinette
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsLeah's crazy scheming has finally paid off. Now that YaYa is out of the picture, Leah has everything she's ever wanted. She steps into YaYa's shoes, and now she has money, family, and, most importantly, she has Indie. She's the queen of his empire, and no one suspects a thing. There's only one problem. Disaya Morgan isn't dead... -
![The Devil Wears Baccarat 3 by Jatoria C.]()
The Devil Wears Baccarat 3 by Jatoria C.
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThere aren’t many things in the world that capture my interest. As the brother of "Nasu" and a Capo in the Romanian Mafia, my life revolves around the mafia, the wine business, and the art of killing. Everything else feels irrelevant. That was true—until the moment I walked into her office. From the first word she spoke, I knew Brittany Gabriele had to be mine. Now, she’s all I can think about... -
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![Take me to Church: A Preto Village Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.]()
Take me to Church: A Preto Village Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWelcome to Preto Village, a beautiful black community where everybody knows your business and has no qualms sharing it…I’ll worship like a dog at the shrine of your…thighs?Neriah grew up in the church under a philandering pastor. In search of a new place to worship, she stumbles upon Preto Baptist... -
![Stepping to a New Day by Beverly Jenkins]()
Stepping to a New Day by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsNAACP nominee and USA Today bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the town of Henry Adams with a story of family, friendship, love, and second chances.In Henry Adams, Kansas, you can’t start over without stirring things up . . .Many a good woman has had to leave a no-good man, but how many of them took a back-seat to his 600-lb...Categorized as:
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![Salt Don't Go In Tea: An African American Romance by J. Dominique]()
Salt Don't Go In Tea: An African American Romance by J. Dominique
Rated: 4.77 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAmari thought getting pregnant and having a baby by a hood-rich industry goon would put her at the top and in his #1 spot. She imagined a life filled with money, fame, and all the perks of being tied to someone in the game. But instead of the dream, she got a cheating baby daddy who left her to raise their son on her own... -
![My Forever by Tiffany Patterson]()
My Forever by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsSavannah I was only eighteen years old when I thought I had found my happily ever after. After the tragic death of my mother, I married the love of my life, Ace Townsend. Yes, we were young and idealistic, but we had it all figured out. He was going to be a fighter pilot in the Air Force. I would go to medical school to become a doctor for people who couldn’t afford healthcare... -
![Heart of Gold by Beverly Jenkins]()
Heart of Gold by Beverly Jenkins
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNAACP nominee and bestselling author Beverly Jenkins returns to the charming town of Henry Adams, Kansas—a place that always feels like home—in this heartwarming story of family, friendship, and the surprises hidden in our lives. Henry Adams has had its fair share of drama ever since Bernadine Brown bought the town with her divorce settlement...Categorized as:
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![An Affair in Munthill by Takerra Allen]()
An Affair in Munthill by Takerra Allen
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGloria met Rich, and the most organic romance began to write itself.On the heels of the animated V2, Takerra travels to a more serene place to bring you a story of two people finding one another in the most enthralling of ways – when they don’t want to. The key ingredients of intrigue are here – he’s self-aware, dominant, with a dangerous yet captivating edge... -
![God Still Don't Like Ugly by Mary Monroe]()
God Still Don't Like Ugly by Mary Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe's heart-stopping tale about a woman who's suffered too much to give up on herself, even if everyone else has. . . Growing up, Annette Goode thought all men were as low-down as the father who abandoned her, including the boarder who abused her for years and the men she slept with to earn the money she needed to run away from her life... -
![Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls) by Carl Weber]()
Big Girls Do Cry (Big Girls) by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWelcome to the Big Girls Book Club‚ where only one rule applies: Members must be at least a size 14. Sisters Isis and Egypt have left New York for Richmond‚ where Isis is happily married and living in the lap of luxury... -
![God Don't Play by Mary Monroe]()
God Don't Play by Mary Monroe
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsWith a lovely home and family, Annette Goode finally has it all. Heaven knows she paid her dues--from an abusive childhood to a rocky start as an adult. Annette's friend Rhoda knows too, for Rhoda has been both her savior and her greatest fear. Their relationship has survived some serious shake-ups. But now that things are good, someone apparently thinks they're a little too good. . -
![Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs]()
Brothers Black 7: Johnathan the Fixer by Blue Saffire, Covers by Combs
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRoniI don't know my past, I've lost control of my future, but I have a bullet for my present. Nough said.JohnathanThat’s Roni, and that’s about as much as you will get from her. When you get to know her, you understand why. From the moment our eyes connected, I knew I’d be the one to fix what was broken. It didn’t matter that we were never supposed to see each other again... -
![Big Daddy Sinatra 3: The Best of My Love by Mallory Monroe]()
Big Daddy Sinatra 3: The Best of My Love by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCharles Sinatra sits at the head of a family and a business empire that causes many men to envy him and many more to fear him. But when his past comes back to haunt him and threatens to bring down the very foundation of the family and empire he loves, he strikes back... -
![The Preacher's Son by Carl Weber]()
The Preacher's Son by Carl Weber
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBishop T.K. Wilson, popular pastor of the largest African-American church in Queens, New York, has decided to run for borough president. But his family values platform is on shaky ground, because the Wilson kids are giving in to the same temptations as any other young adults. And their parents have no idea what's going on behind closed doors. . -
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![Atonement: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh]()
Atonement: An Interracial Romance by T.K. Leigh
Rated: 4.69 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLondyn Bennett entered my world like a hurricane. One I was grossly unprepared for.But in the short time we've known each other, she's opened my eyes to things I never expected. She taught me about acceptance. Compassion. Love.Because of her, I've also been forced to learn about prejudice. Cruelty. Hate... -
![Dangerous Beauty: Part Three: This is War by Michelle Hardin]()
Dangerous Beauty: Part Three: This is War by Michelle Hardin
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThere was an attack, a gun, a deserted Russian road, and phone call. The Salerno Organization was attacked. Carterina was taken, and despite their best efforts, she was not saved. Taken … Carter was taken, and she could possibly be carrying his child. Seven days, and still no Carterina … Seven days later, and Nathan still had no idea where his wife was... -
![Behind Closed Doors by Lakisha Johnson]()
Behind Closed Doors by Lakisha Johnson
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPastor Layton and Lady Natasha Briggs were destined to marry. Well, according to their parents who arranged things before they were old enough to walk.Now, thirteen years later, Layton and Tasha find themselves at odds. Love, honor and cherish have all been replaced with arguing, accusations, and domestic violence... -
![Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers]()
Stranger In My Arms by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsOrphaned at birth and shuttled between foster homes, CIA agent Merrick Grayslake has made a practice of not letting anyone get close to him. But he finds that his emotions are at risk when he is introduced to Alexandra Cole. It has been all work and not enough play for Alex. And what little social life she's had has been on hold for a year while she completes her graduate degree... -
![Avenging Devil Part 2 by Manda Mellett]()
Avenging Devil Part 2 by Manda Mellett
Rated: 4.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsNiranSaffie’s past was darker than I’d ever expected, and now I’m embroiled in the thick of it. I’m fully prepared to forfeit my life if it means I save hers, but I have no idea how I’m going to achieve that objective. I do all that I can, lying to convince them I’m one of their kind despite having the wrong skin colour... -
![The Pursuit of Happiness by D.A. Young]()
The Pursuit of Happiness by D.A. Young
More than friends, less than lovers was the best way to describe Darby Sullivan and Avery Monroe's relationship. Sparks flew from the moment they met, but timing and circumstances kept them apart. Darby is known for being the charmingly wild and reckless Sullivan, with a love 'em and leave 'em attitude... -
![Gaisgeach: The Hero and the Hellion by Dandridge Monroe]()
Gaisgeach: The Hero and the Hellion by Dandridge Monroe
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA phoenix who lost her flame. A laird who wants to return it to her... -
![Brenda Jackson Westmoreland Series Books 6-10: Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee\The Chase Is On\The Durango Affair\Ian's Ultimate Gamble\Seduction, Westmoreland Style by Brenda Jackson]()
Brenda Jackson Westmoreland Series Books 6-10: Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee\The Chase Is On\The Durango Affair\Ian's Ultimate Gamble\Seduction, Westmoreland Style by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson brings you The Westmorelands—a family whose loyalty always leads to love!Dana Rollins owes Jared Westmoreland a favor, but pretending to be his fiancée will mean putting her heart on the line… Chase Westmoreland's falling hard for his next-door neighbor, but she's hiding a secret that will test his limits… Pregnant Savannah Claiborne says yes to... -
![A Demon's Harmony: A Devil's Riot MC Crossover by E.C. Land]()
A Demon's Harmony: A Devil's Riot MC Crossover by E.C. Land
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTannerI lost the one person who brought harmony into my life. She hates me and I know exactly why. If only she could see what's right in front of her face. The person who she trusted even more than me -- she's the one who put the nails in the coffin that was the end of my relationship.It's been years since it happened and I'm watching my closest friends find their forever women... -
![Beautiful Prey 5: The Storm Series - BWWM Romance by Phoenix Daniels]()
Beautiful Prey 5: The Storm Series - BWWM Romance by Phoenix Daniels
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDisclaimer: The Coronavirus does not exist in this novel. The Storms have been through enough. Catch up with the Storms!Watch Victoria struggle with black versus blue guilt. See Jack’s attempt at managing his stubborn wife, while the Savellis deal with the consequences of Natasha’s temper.Tammy becomes a mogul.Tracy becomes a mother.And Francis wants a wife... -
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![One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris]()
One Summer in Savannah by Terah Shelton Harris
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA compelling debut that glows with bittersweet heart and touching emotion, deeply interrogating questions of family, redemption, and unconditional love in the sweltering summer heat of Savannah, as two people discover what it means to truly forgive.It's been eight years since Sara Lancaster left her home in Savannah, Georgia... -
![Beautiful Prey 3: The Storm Series by Phoenix Daniels]()
Beautiful Prey 3: The Storm Series by Phoenix Daniels
Victoria Storm is happier than she could have ever imagined. She has the man of her dreams in Jack Storm and a beautiful little girl. Meanwhile, Gianni and Natasha Storm are ready to welcome a new addition to their family. All is well with the Storm family until an unknown enemy with a vendetta threatens to shatter their peaceful existence, causing Gianni's extended family to step in... -
![The Lover by Nia Forrester]()
The Lover by Nia Forrester
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRyann Walker knows she’s a difficult woman; difficult enough that it would take a rare, and special breed of man to take her on permanently. Thankfully, she isn’t looking for that. What she does want is a baby. And after a rash decision made during a one-night stand, she just may be having one, with the very successful, good-looking, but completely wrong for her, Spencer Hall... -
![A Mafia Princess by Michelle Hardin]()
A Mafia Princess by Michelle Hardin
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsCarterina Anastacia Stone wakes up from the most terrifying experience of her life to find that her life has been totally flipped upside down. Nathan Salerno is her gorgeous fiancé she can't remember even meeting, and the mother she thought abandoned her, is demanding to be a part of her life. Lies. Secrets. The truth... -
![Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee by Brenda Jackson]()
Jared's Counterfeit Fiancee by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsPretending to be Jared Westmoreland's fiancée wasn't high on Dana Rollins's list of priorities. But she owed him a favor, and Jared's persuasive charm and sinful masculinity--not to mention his sizzling kisses--were impossible to refuse... -
![The Book of Paul by Lola Joy]()
The Book of Paul by Lola Joy
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPaul Rutland,III: I’m successful because I always have a plan, and I’m always in control. When Khari Fletcher comes crashing into my world with her bright colors, intriguing laughter, and enticing beauty, I immediately recognize she’s a threat to my sense of order. And I know for a fact she’s stealing my lunches out of the company refrigerator... -
![All of Me by Tiffany Patterson]()
All of Me by Tiffany Patterson
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBook 2 in the Townsends of Texas Series.Lena I have one goal in mind: Write another album. The completion of my next album would grant me freedom from my record label. A label owned by my scheming, lying, and manipulative ex-fiancé. Too bad writer’s block has had a death hold over me for months... -
![Can I Get a Witness? by ReShonda Tate Billingsley]()
Can I Get a Witness? by ReShonda Tate Billingsley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe irony of a divorce-court judge getting divorced herself is not lost on Vanessa Colton-Kirk. After all, she's seen everything in her notorious Houston courtroom, where she's presided over the breakup of countless unhappy and disillusioned couples... -
![Taken By Storm by Rochelle Alers]()
Taken By Storm by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen tall, ruggedly handsome U.S. marshall Raphael Madison tells spirited five-foot-three floral designer Simone Whitfield that he's her live-in bodyguard for the duration of a high-profile court case, the notion that opposites attract definitely applies... -
![Long Time Coming by Rochelle Alers]()
Long Time Coming by Rochelle Alers
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBrooklyn assistant district attorney Micah Sanborn walks into wedding planner Tessa Whitfield's town house and winds up stranded there all night in a citywide blackout… alongside the most intriguing woman he's ever met. Tessa's vow to avoid mixing work with pleasure is completely forsaken once she's thrown together with the tall, gorgeous assistant DA... -
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![Bachelor Unclaimed by Brenda Jackson]()
Bachelor Unclaimed by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the wake of political defeat, former mayoral candidate Ainsley St. James does something totally out of character—she has a one-night stand with a seductive stranger. Never expecting to see him again, she accepts a job covering a breaking story in Hilton Head, South Carolina…only to discover that the island's most desirable recluse is the lover she has yet to forget... -
![Obsession Too by S.K. Lessly]()
Obsession Too by S.K. Lessly
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRomantic thriller with a cliffhanger in the end…. You’ve been warned…. Her… This wasn’t supposed to happen. I wasn’t supposed to fall in love. Oh, who am I kidding? I had been in love with this man since the first day I laid eyes on him. This man was tall, muscular with chiseled features, a low beard, and these unbelievable blue eyes. He was a badass, and I wanted him... -
![Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes by Danielle Jacks]()
Dirty Kisses and Conflicting Wishes by Danielle Jacks
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn unlikely couple, a relationship built on lies, and a future they didn’t see coming. My name is Zoe Merrill, and my sophisticated city life just blew up in my face. My family thinks I have a good job, and a smart boyfriend, but the reality is that I’ve just lost them both... -
![Dragonfly Ashes by C.C. Warrens]()
Dragonfly Ashes by C.C. Warrens
Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFlames cast an ominous orange glow against the night sky as a barn catches fire, consuming everything from the hay bales to the victim bound and left to die.News of the murder sparks fear in the small community of Cherry Creek, and that fear only grows when the arsonist leaves a calling card belonging to a killer everyone believed was long dead... -
![Romancing Sal Gabrini by Mallory Monroe]()
Romancing Sal Gabrini by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsGemma Jones once thought Sal Gabrini could be a keeper. He was, in truth, the man of her dreams. But after she didn’t hear from him when he had promised to stay in touch, she wasn’t thinking about him either. Even when she travels to his turf, to Seattle, to attend a stuffy lawyer’s convention, she’s bound and determined not to give Sal a second thought... -
![Big Daddy Sinatra: Papa Don't Play by Mallory Monroe]()
Big Daddy Sinatra: Papa Don't Play by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCharles Sinatra is the respected, hardhearted businessman everybody in Jericho loves to hate. But when enemies on every hand decides to go after his beautiful wife Jenay, and his children, they wake up a sleeping giant. Charles “Big Daddy” Sinatra, the most powerful man in town, puts his power to the test and take the fight to his enemies... -
![A Family That Slays Together by Shay Rucker]()
A Family That Slays Together by Shay Rucker
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWhen a man is named after a god, it only stands to reason that he shows deference to nothing but the Blade Spirits he’s bound to, and no one, but the woman who’s bound him in her love. When that same man assumes the responsibility of a child whose survival requires that he adapt, he must move towards a level of existence he’s never aspired to... -
![Value Me: Part I: Marriage Reconciliation Romance by Nia Arthurs]()
Value Me: Part I: Marriage Reconciliation Romance by Nia Arthurs
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIf my husband does not value me, then I need to do it myself...Marriage is supposed to be forever, but an STI scare rips the floor from under me.I’m forced to face reality—my husband is a cheater.And worse, he might never change.In a last-ditch effort to save my marriage, I seek help from Doc.But the mechanic’s advice is the last thing I expect, and it just might cost me everything... -
![Lady of the Church by Khara Campbell]()
Lady of the Church by Khara Campbell
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSabrina Dean did not sign up for her role as First Lady of Everlasting Love Ministry, but that’s what happened when she married a preacher’s kid. The role requires far more than she bargained for. There is the pressure of perfection. Isolation from not being treated like a “regular” sister in Christ and the judgment. Oh, the judgmental remarks she endures... -
![Finding Peace in Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne]()
Finding Peace in Wishing Bridge by Ruth Logan Herne
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCreator of the bestselling "Welcome to Wishing Bridge" and "At Home in Wishing Bridge" award-winning author Ruth Logan Herne invites readers back to the little town with the big heart with "Finding Peace in Wishing Bridge". Being a supermodel isn't just hard... -
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![Fiery Surrender by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois]()
Fiery Surrender by Mari Carr, Lila Dubois
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLangston has finally taken his place among the Trinity Masters, America’s most powerful secret society, and he’s ready to stand at the altar to meet his trinity. However, when the Grand Master, Juliet, pairs him in an arranged menage marriage with Rich and Mina, he finds himself struggling to fit into this society he’s only just discovered... -
![Black Love White Lies 3 by Genesis Woods]()
Black Love White Lies 3 by Genesis Woods
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAudrielle and Cairo are back for one last ride... -
![Mick Sinatra: Love and Shadows by Mallory Monroe]()
Mick Sinatra: Love and Shadows by Mallory Monroe
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGorgeous bad boy Mick Sinatra is in a good place in his life. His beautiful, African-American wife has been offered a starring role at a theater on London’s famed West End. His son, Teddy, has taken over the day-to-day running of his ruthless crime family. His daughter, Gloria, has learned the error of her ways... -
![Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries by Olivia Gaines]()
Lobsters, Bisques, and Berries by Olivia Gaines
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLakota Simjak is nothing like he looks. A laid-back kind of fella that takes life as it comes, while enjoying the simple beauty of the day to days. However, the lonely nights and eternal mornings tells him it’s time for a change. He wants a wife.Melody Willis’ trophy case displays thirty years of being in the music business and performances all over the world. Yet, she goes to bed alone... -
![Promise Me You Won't Let Me Fall by Perri Forrest]()
Promise Me You Won't Let Me Fall by Perri Forrest
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCADENCEEngaged to be married, I thought that I was with my forever. Of course, like any couple, what Percy and I had was far from perfect; but as far as I knew, we were making it work. So, imagine my surprise, when I came home one day, and found him packing up to leave. I was blindsided. I mean, for real blindsided. But what came after that, was the real surprise... -
![Mr. One and Only: Baes of Juneteenth by Sharon C. Cooper]()
Mr. One and Only: Baes of Juneteenth by Sharon C. Cooper
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey come from two different worlds, but when the heart is involved nothing else matters. Entrepreneur Noah Chambers, aka Mr. Black Atlanta, always gets what he wants. So when he falls in love with Genesis Savell and asks her to marry him, he’s certain she’ll say yes. She doesn’t. Instead, she insists they take a break from each other...
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