OwnVoices: New romance books by BIPOC authors
Last updated: March 30, 2026
Love stories by Black, Indigenous, and people of color authors. Featuring new releases by Nana Malone, Hildie McQueen, Synithia Williams, Thayer King, Stephanie Nicole Norris, Brenda Jackson, Brenda Jackson, Milly Taiden, Milly Taiden, Zara Cox among others.
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Pucking Irresistible by Nana Malone
Trace Coulter has been in love with Lena Hartwell since high school. The problem? She dated his brother for a year, blamed Trace when it all fell apart, and hasn't spoken to him since. Now he needs a fake girlfriend to salvage his NHL draft prospects, and Lena is the only woman who won't fall for his family name or his pretty face. She's also the one woman he swore he'd never touch... -
![The Healer's Wish by Hildie McQueen]()
The Healer's Wish by Hildie McQueen
He can heal every wound—except his own heart. Camden has spent years tending the sick and soothing pain with steady hands and ancient remedies, but when it comes to love, he has sworn himself finished. Once, he gave his heart to a woman who promised forever… then married another. Since then, Camden keeps his distance, especially from marriage, and especially from hope. Then there is Anne Black... -
![Enforcer, Single Dad Society by Synithia Williams]()
Enforcer, Single Dad Society by Synithia Williams
After Elijah “Enforcer” Holmes is blindsided by his wife’s request for a divorce he’s left with sole custody of their young daughter. He’s always lived by the rules and values instilled in him by his traditional parents. Rules he follows even harder now to give his daughter the stability she needs. But living by the rules has left him little time to find joy... -
![Her Lone Wolf by Thayer King]()
Her Lone Wolf by Thayer King
Matthew Donovan fell in love Sage Hall while in college. Unfortunately for him, she was engaged. Years later, she's finally single and he is, too. After a car accident, he rushes to her side. His feelings for Sage have never faded, but he has a secret that might ruin everything. Sage suspects that something's off with her good friend... -
![Titan: A Paradox Bonus Short Story by Stephanie Nicole Norris]()
Titan: A Paradox Bonus Short Story by Stephanie Nicole Norris
The thrill of the hunt ran through Titan's veins daily. But when The Paradox is faced with a new assassination, recognition sends Titan over the edge. -
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![MASTERS OF THE GAME - COBRA by Brenda Jackson]()
MASTERS OF THE GAME - COBRA by Brenda Jackson
Some games are just meant to be lost. .. For triplets, Cortez, Colton, and Cobra Masters, when something happens to one, it starts a chain reaction with the other two. However, when Cortez falls in love and gets married, Colton and Cobra decide that's where the domino effect ends. Colton prefers short-term relationships. However, for Cobra, no-strings-attached affairs suit him just fine... -
![MASTERS OF THE GAME - COBRA by Brenda Jackson]()
MASTERS OF THE GAME - COBRA by Brenda Jackson
Some games are just meant to be lost. .. For triplets, Cortez, Colton, and Cobra Masters, when something happens to one, it starts a chain reaction with the other two. However, when Cortez falls in love and gets married, Colton and Cobra decide that's where the domino effect ends. Colton prefers short-term relationships. However, for Cobra, no-strings-attached affairs suit him just fine... -
![Falling for White Claws by Milly Taiden]()
Falling for White Claws by Milly Taiden
Faith never believed in fate—until a mysterious matchmaker swept her from her bakery into the arms of an alien tiger shifter. Kovrak is the hottest man she's ever seen in her life. He's also the most dangerous man she’s ever met she wants to get out of his clothes. On Nova Aurora, the white-tiger prince is feared for his discipline and his claws... -
![Tusk Me Till I’m Green by Milly Taiden]()
Tusk Me Till I’m Green by Milly Taiden
My next-door neighbor is ruining my life. One orc dentist with a drill that sounds like judgment day, shaking my bakery walls and my sanity every single day. So I declare war. Salt in his coffee. Glitter in his waiting room. Fake romance novels on his shelves at 2 a. m. He hits back twice as hard. Neon teeth blocking my windows. Bran bombs in my muffins... -
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![The Savage by Zara Cox]()
The Savage by Zara Cox
The BRAND NEW dark and unhinged mafia romance from BESTSELLER Zara Cox 🖤 Perfect for fans of L. J. Shen, Rina Kent and Naomi West ⛓️*The Savage is book 3 in the dark and spicy Mafia Rivals series, but can be read as a standalone. *... -
![Leopard by Iris Bolling]()
Leopard by Iris Bolling
From quiet genius to coveted operative—the transformation begins. Calvin Johnson Jr. , son of the U. S. Attorney General, has always lived in the shadows. A brilliant recluse with a gift for hacking, he believed his intellect would keep him out of trouble, not pull him into a global conspiracy... -
![Tempest Rising: A Fated mate, Dragon Shifter Romance by Georgia Lyn Hunter]()
Tempest Rising: A Fated mate, Dragon Shifter Romance by Georgia Lyn Hunter
Falling for a dragon was never the plan. Surviving him is. While hunting for answers about her mysterious new ability, meteorologist Ash collides with peril itself—a formidable male with crimson eyes and a smile sharp enough to ruin her. But no man, no matter how wickedly tempting, will stop her from uncovering the truth of her heritage... -
![Harlequin Presents April 2026 - Box Set 2 of 2 by Tara Pammi]()
Harlequin Presents April 2026 - Box Set 2 of 2 by Tara Pammi
Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set. KING’S HEIR ULTIMATUM (A Babies for Royal Brides novel). by Lorraine Hall. King Alexandre wed Ines solely to secure a royal baby... -
![Harlequin Special Edition April 2026 - Box Set 1 of 1 by Mona Shroff]()
Harlequin Special Edition April 2026 - Box Set 1 of 1 by Mona Shroff
Harlequin® Special Edition brings you four new titles for one great price, available now! These are heartwarming, romantic stories about life, love and family. This Harlequin Special Edition box set. A SECRET BETWEEN FRIENDS. Bravo Family Ties. By New York Times bestselling author Christine Rimmer. Their love was put to the test... -
![All Fall Down by Santana Blair]()
All Fall Down by Santana Blair
He needs redemption almost as badly as he wants Mercy. When Liam Benitez is sent to Northport, it isn’t a fresh start—it’s exile. With a past he can’t erase and a future that feels borrowed, he’s determined to prove he’s more than his mistakes. But in a world of privilege and expectations, reinvention is easier said than done...
This page aims to highlight the work of authors that identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color who write romance books regularly featuring protagonists that are people of colour themselves. That being said, some of the books listed here can feature white or white-appearing couples.
We are aiming to include as many writers as possible. If you feel that an author you are expecting to see here is missing, please drop us a line with the name of the writer, the title of the book, and a link to their social media, blog, bio, an interview or anything publicly accessible in which a BIPOC identity is mentioned.
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