New Release Round-Up May 11th-17th
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Check out these new Black Romance releases from May 11th-17th.
In Full Bloom: Clover by K.O. McGee
After moving away for college, Clover Bloom returns to her hometown of Bloomington, a place of community and strong family connections, during the Annual Spring Market Festival celebration. Needing a reset from the fast city life and failed relationships, Clover plans a short stay to enjoy the festivities and visit family and friends.
Clover never plans on running into Ruston LeFleur, a fresh face in town with a heart of gold. Relocated to Bloomington for a long-term construction project, Ruston is in the market for something new in this small town. Their first encounter is rocky, but something more is blooming between them.
With the town watching, can Clover and Ruston blossom into something beautiful, or will their time together end with thorns?
Illicit Love (The After Hours Book 1) by Sheridan Davis
Julian had the perfect life…until the night it all went up in flames. Left with a scandal she can’t escape and four children to raise alone, she drowns in shame, locking herself away from the world. But when her sister drags her on a trip to Jamaica, she meets him—a man who is all heat, all temptation, all escape. One reckless weekend, she surrenders to his touch, losing herself in a passion so raw it makes her forget everything she left behind. No expectations. No promises. Just pleasure. But when the sun rises, reality comes calling—because some sins don’t stay buried, and illicit love always leaves a mark.
Hopefully Unbreakable (Hopefully Series Book 2) by Taz Ansley
Two eager hearts. One resilient love.
Dr. Ezekiel Thompson is learning a lot about love from his boyfriend, Hendrix: it’s compassionate, patient, tender, and unconditional. But when the fear of proving his dad right makes him focus so much on studying for his board exam that he falls short with boyfriend duties, he learns the most important lesson of all: unconditional doesn’t mean conflict-free. Now that he knows his toxic parents don’t need to have a physical presence in his life to wreak havoc, can he stop them from overshadowing the next phase of his medical career and the dream life he’s building with Hendrix?
Dr. Hendrix Ingram-Jones finally finds the love he’s always dreamt of, but even the happiest relationships go through ups and downs. When he’s reminded of unresolved hurts from his past, he has to work with Zeke to navigate the rocky moments without causing irreparable damage. Will his mistakes undo everything he and Zeke have built, or will they find solid ground?
Hopefully Unbreakable is a spicy MM contemporary romance with an established relationship, emotional hurt/comfort, found family, a physician who’s learning he’s lovable, and a medical speech-language pathologist determined to show him just how much he’s worth fighting for.
Ghana (BLP MC Series Book 7) by Rosé Dior
I was the monster under the bed.
The boogie man in the closet.
The one my own mother feared because I was born with a condition that caused her to abandon her responsibilities.
At least that was her moniker for me.
Ghana, the monster.
The one my crew called Gruesome.
I joined the Motor City Rebels motorcycle club at nineteen. Learning to ride was my only escape from my reality, and if it weren’t for them, life for me would have ended a long time ago. They showed me life outside of my pain, but I still felt empty… Until the day I ran into Doctor Autumn Blake. The woman who turned the monster into a hero.
Dima (BLP MC Series Book 8) by Laquana Brumfield
Dmitri “Dima” Walker is an undercover FBI agent who is sent to infiltrate the Durty Boyz motorcycle gang. His mission is to take down the club from the inside, and Dima will do anything to complete his mission. He is locked in on his target, until he catches a glance of the president’s daughter.
Maeve is Bishop Moore’s only daughter, and club rule number one is that she is off limits. Falling for her could ruin Dima’s entire mission or save them both. When a rival gang declares war, will Maeve and Dima be on opposite sides of the line, or will their love save them both?
Bishop (BLP MC Series Book 9) by Tracy Gray
Eastley Davenport was never the same after armed gunmen turned the emergency room where she worked into a bloodbath. She never thought she would be in that position. She thought that as a nurse in a crime-ridden city, she could handle anything that was thrown at her. That night proved she was wrong.
Quentin Bishop is a quiet dude who prefers to observe life rather than talk about it. After the loss of his wife, he’s become even more introverted, throwing himself into his work and his routines. The one thing he managed to do—barely—was hold onto his membership in Braveheart Brotherhood Inc. Motorcycle Club. Quentin agreed to keep his membership, but only after giving up his position as Road Captain to become the Chaplain.
When Eastley asks if she can move into his guest bedroom for the opportunity to heal in peace and quiet, he doesn’t think twice. He’s known her since they were kids. Besides, since the loss of his wife, women don’t really interest him.
But when Eastley moves in, desires that have been dormant for three years suddenly rise from the ashes. The heart he thought had stopped beating is suddenly thumping in his chest at the sight and smell of her. And the sound of her voice? It causes stirrings in areas he thought were dead.
Can two people who have lost so much find restoration in each other?
Quadior (BLP MC Series Book 10) by Faith J.
Harlo Ransom
If you asked me the kind of man I was attracted to, I could tell you without a second thought. My answer would have nothing to do with looks either. I thought the perfect man was one that wasn’t associated with motorcycle clubs, violence, and mischief. In my mind, those kinds of men were bad and therefore not worth my time. Unfortunately for me, life hits hard, or was it my husband that hit hard? Either way, I am forced to call for help when I reach my wits end. Now, I need protection from the very man I said I would never need.
Quadior Mason
I was always told that I was a natural born leader. So when it was time for the CCB President chair to be filled, I was the obvious choice. In the street racing scene CCB was undefeated and people were jealous about it. The only way for them to beat us was to create a money pot for a race they knew we had no one to enter. But like a twisted wink from God, the way to keep our title was thrusted into my lap. In exchange, I provide her protection from a man she never should’ve been with in the first place, because she always belonged to me.
Haze (BLP MC Series Book 11) by Cyn
One night changed everything.
Devyn Frost is a good girl. She was raised to walk a straight path and work hard. Haze Laurent is a bad boy. He was raised to take over the streets and is now the president of the Vicious Kings Motorcycle Club.
They were never supposed to cross paths, but when they did, it was love at first sight. But the danger that comes with Haze terrifies Devyn, so she runs. And when their one-night stand turns into a pregnancy, she keeps running and doesn’t look back.
Fate has other ideas for Devyn, because three years later, Haze is dropped back into her life. And their chemistry hits even harder than the first time they met. But she has a secret, and danger still lurks as a war between rival motorcycle clubs comes to a head.
Will Devyn and Haze get their happily ever after? Or will secrets, lies, and violence sever a lifetime of happiness together?
This motorcycle club romance has everything you need for a juicy read: one night stand, secret baby, bully book bae, and so much more.
The Promised Bride by Ciara Nashae
Devyn Van Blair has always been in control of her life, or so she thought.
Azani Stone was never meant to be a coincidence. They were chosen for each other before she ever took their first breath.
What starts as an explosive connection turns into something much darker and deeper. A truth that even Azani doesn’t fully understand. Devyn has no idea that her future has already been decided. When the truth comes out, it won’t just break her heart; it will shatter everything she thought she knew, leaving her questioning if any part of her life was ever real. Sometimes love is secondary, and you don’t get the right to choose.
The Promised Bride: Book One is an arrangement built on duty, power, and a blood oath that cannot be broken.
Once the truth is revealed, walking away is no longer an option.
Storm in Bloom by Ronte Smith
Betrayed by love, Amani thought she’d never open her heart again. Then Micah came along; he was gentle and patient, almost too perfect to be true.
But Micah had a past of his own, a world far more dangerous than Amani could imagine. When their pasts collide, she must face the question: can she trust him with her life, or has loving him led her into a far greater danger?
Love has a way of awakening things from the past. When the past resurfaces, it threatens the love they’ve built.
Love promised to heal her, but it may be the thing that destroys her.
Something More Than Love by Kay Lorrin
One thing about Logan Reid, she will always choose herself and get everything that is meant to be hers, no matter what it costs her. Becoming the CEO of a Mental Health Tech Company gave Logan the spark back that the last few years had dimmed.
When a chance encounter in a new city, that she now calls home, gives her a new outlook on life, the unexpected creeps in, threatening to send her world spinning. Will the past hinder her from finding something more than love?
Dream With Me by Tora
Brandee James thought she had her life figured out. She was in a happy relationship with the only man she had ever dated. Her career as a teacher was fulfilling and rewarding. Her circle of friends was small but fierce and loyal. Nothing could have prepared her for the upheaval that was heading her way when she took a pregnancy test, and it came out positive.
Myles Maverick has been in love with his best friend for over twenty years. The only problem is that she belonged to somebody else. For years, he stayed in the background waiting for the right moment to make his feelings known. When the chance presents itself, he forms a plan to claim his rightful spot in her life. Brandee James was always meant to be his, and it was time for him to prove it.
What happens when two people whose paths were already aligned become tangled? Can they make it work, or will they put a twenty-year-long friendship in jeopardy? Sometimes, the most unexpected love stories can lead to the happiest of endings.
Big Mama, Give Me A Chance by Kim K.
Zay Briggs spent years in the cold world of corporate before he realized he wasn’t happy. He searches for a purpose more fulfilling than the heavy family legacy he was born to uphold. A accidental collision at his stepmother’s gala introduces him to Kali.
Kali is a woman whose deep chocolate skin and framed glasses command an authority that stops him in his tracks. While Zay is used to effortless charm, Kali sees nothing but an arrogant "lil' brother" with a questionable haircut.
But Zay is his father’s son. He doesn't see a woman defined by her age, he sees a masterpiece he is determined to win, and he has no intention of taking "no" for an answer.
Kali is a powerhouse who has finally reached her limit with the toxic cycles and "crumbs" of her past relationship with Mazi. Between managing the daily operations of a women’s shelter and soothing her three-year-old son, Bennie, she has zero patience for Zay.
However, as they co-plan a wellness center, she realizes Zay isn't just a corporate runaway; he is a man with a "spark" who sees her strength as an invitation rather than an intimidation.
Together, they must navigate a web of secrets and broken promises to realize that while they started at different chapters, they are finally ready to write a future that belongs only to them.
Holiday Reunion (Journeys Of The Heart Series : Special Edition Book 4) by Cinquanta Cox-Smith
Some reunions heal. Some reunions destroy. This one might do both.
It's been years since the girls were all together. Years of marriages and motherhood, career wins and crushing losses, secrets kept and truths that exploded. Years of growing up, growing apart, and wondering if the friendships that sustained them through their twenties can survive their thirties.
Now they're gathering at Lilly's Malibu beach house for a Christmas reunion that chef Becca insists they all need. But "need" and "ready" aren't the same thing.
Lilly is a Grammy-winning R&B artist who's finally learned to love herself-but can she face Mary after the confession that cost them everything?
Mary is a top lawyer, devoted mother, and woman who's mastered control-except she can't control the hurt that won't heal or the best friend she's not sure she can forgive.
Becca is opening her dream restaurant and cooking for royalty-but first she needs to feed her girls and share her own secret.
Gina is a Drill Sergeant who became an instant mom and rebuilding trust with a husband who betrayed her-if trust can even be rebuilt.
Katie is a brilliant psychologist married to a man she's ninety percent sure is a psychopath-and she's not sure if leaving or staying makes her crazier.
Sally survived rape, survived Jim Morrison's abuse, and is finally dating someone who makes her feel safe-but can she trust that it's real?
Over one week of sun-soaked days and wine-filled nights, these six women will laugh, cry, fight, heal, and remember why they chose each other as family. Because the truth about chosen family is this: you can't quit them even when you want to. You show up. Even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts.
Amen, Goodbye: A Clean Christian Romance Novella by Tochi Biko
She gave him several months. He gave her a prophecy—and kept two other women on hold with the same one.
Dunni has been patient. Patient through the late-night prayer calls, the shared scriptures, and the long, warm conversations that felt like intimacy. Patient, and quietly certain that divine timing would eventually give her a man who chose her.
Then she compared notes with two friends.
Amen, Goodbye is the story of one evening, three women, and the courage it takes to close a door that was never really open. It's set in Lagos and warm with the textures of the city: suya at the junction, rain on a zinc roof, the noise of neighbors and generators in the morning. This is a novel about what happens when a woman stops negotiating with herself about what she deserves.
It's funny. It's honest. And it might make you want to call your friends.
The Summer Stand-In by Kyeate
In the close-knit Black coastal community of Sable Key, Zuri Robinson takes a risk that brings her face-to-face with Olan Boudreaux, someone she thought she would avoid. What begins as a business arrangement soon becomes much more, drawing her into a world filled with legacy, power, and secrets. As their connection deepens and old truths come to light, Zuri must confront her past, question her own value, and decide what kind of future she wants in a place that never truly welcomed her.
Forced Fumble (The Lonestar Outlaws Series Book 3) by Vonda Howard
Dallas, Texas. The United Gridiron League.
She called him a mysterious sex god to his face. He said "interesting" and walked away. So begins the most mortifying, exhilarating, and devastating chapter of Lisa Jemison's carefully controlled life.
Lisa Jemison is the Outlaws' team nutritionist; steady, sharp, and allergic to vulnerability. She's the friend who gives the advice, never the one who needs it. She doesn't do feelings, doesn't do risk, and she definitely doesn't fall for closed-off athletes who communicate in sentence fragments and jaw clenches.
Nyx "Kill Switch" Blackwell is the most feared safety in the league; silent, guarded, and carrying wounds he won't let anyone see. He's spent his whole life learning to shut people out, building walls so high that no one gets close enough to find what's underneath. It's safer that way. For everyone.
When their slow-building connection ignites into something neither of them can deny, Lisa discovers that the man behind the walls is worth every risk she swore she'd never take. Nyx discovers that some people don't knock on your walls. They walk right through them. Now, Lisa must decide if she's willing to fight for a man who won't fight for himself, and Nyx must face the truth that protecting someone and losing them can be the same thing.
Better Than Yesterday by T. Ashley
Yesterday Harrington has always lived under the weight of other people’s expectations—her adoptive mother’s rules, society’s gaze, the ghosts of a past she doesn’t fully know.
Aubrey Baptiste knows what it means to stay when every dream tells you to go. Returning home for her father made her a fixture in a town that questions her, but she carries her truth anyway.
Better Than Yesterday is a sapphic romance about growth, grief, and the courage to live authentically.
With a sharp, witty voice and heartfelt twists, it explores Yesterday’s fight to stand on her own and Aubrey’s struggle to hold her world together. Together, they’ll learn that love—gentle, unforced, and entirely their own—might be the one thing strong enough to carry them forward.
No One Has to Know (The Women in Hollywood Collection Book 2) by Shelia Goss
She’s chasing her Hollywood dream.
He’s hiding behind his fame.
But when desire goes undercover, can love survive the truth?
Mona Johnson is an aspiring screenwriter working behind the scenes for one of Hollywood’s most sought-after and award-winning producers. Smart, focused, and determined to protect her future, she knows better than to mix business with pleasure, especially when the man in question signs her paycheck.
Terrance Beckham has it all: power, prestige, and an industry reputation that opens every door. What he doesn’t have is love that isn’t influenced by his fame. Tired of being desired for the wrong reasons, Terrance steps into the online dating world under an anonymous profile, determined to find something real. What he finds is Mona.
Online, their connection is effortless and intoxicating. Offline, it’s complicated by secrets, proximity, and a truth that could destroy everything before it begins. As outside pressures mount and past relationships refuse to stay buried, Mona and Terrance must decide whether revealing the truth is worth risking their hearts and their careers.
In Hollywood, fantasy is easy. Reality changes everything.
Soft On Her: A Sapphic Mafia Romance by Lakia
9 years.
108 months.
3,299 days.
That’s how long I have been searching for the only woman I ever wanted to love out loud. The only one who made me want to soften, to feel, to imagine a life beyond the families we were born into.
When we graduated high school, we planned to leave fear and expectations behind so we could finally live in our truth, but before we got the chance, our families were attacked and her father was murdered. By morning, she was gone, leaving behind nothing but questions and a silence that haunted me for years. As I rose to the top of the hierarchy, I never stopped searching for the woman I loved.
And then I found her.
She was mine before the world swept her away. And with her back in my orbit, nothing and no one would stop me from claiming what’s mine.
Claimed By The Mountain Man Protector: A Brother's Best Friend, Ex- Military, Bodyguard Romance by Deidre-Ann Anderson
She wasn't supposed to be my assignment. She was supposed to be a favor.
When my buddy asks me to keep an eye on his little sister while she's hiding out in the mountains, I figure it's a weekend of perimeter checks and bad coffee. Simple. I don't do complicated. Not anymore. Not since the last person I was supposed to protect ended up in the ground.
Then I meet her.
Loud. Stubborn. Refuses to stay in the damn cabin. Walks into town like she doesn't have a target on her back, all swinging hips and sharp tongue and zero survival instinct.
I'm not attracted to her. I'm annoyed by her. There's a difference.
Except she catches me watching her, and instead of being afraid, she smiles. The kind of smile that says she knows exactly what she's doing to me and she's not sorry about it.
I don't get close. I don't get involved. I stand between the threat and the person I'm guarding, and I don't let it get personal.
But she's already under my skin. And the threat? It's closer than either of us realized.
Now the only thing more dangerous than the man hunting her is what I'll do to anyone who tries to take her from me.
Love is the Cure by Tammy Jernigan Carter
At Savannah Regional Medical Center, trauma nurse Lailah Austin has built her life around control. In the ER, emotions get people hurt, distractions get people killed, and love is a risk she refuses to take.
Then Marcus Carter walks into her trauma bay.
Brilliant, guarded, and carrying the weight of a career-threatening mistake, Marcus was supposed to be a temporary assignment—not the man capable of unraveling every defense Lailah has spent years building. But with every overnight shift, every impossible case, and every quiet moment between chaos, the connection between them becomes impossible to ignore.
In a world where life can change in seconds, Lailah and Marcus must decide if love is the one risk worth taking.
A Harlem Wedding: A Novel – A Biographical Romance of Yolande Du Bois, Forbidden Love, and 1920s High Society
A century ago, Harlem’s glittering social scene had a single princess: Yolande Du Bois, the only child of N.A.A.C.P. icon W.E.B. Du Bois. Yolande was bold, vivacious, and beloved of every gossip columnist. A true daddy’s girl, Yolande followed her father’s advice on everything: from where she went to college (Fisk—Papa’s alma mater) to which sorority she joined (Delta Sigma Theta). But in matters of the heart, Yolande and her father did not agree. Dr. Du Bois himself curated a string of handsome suitors from the “Talented Tenth” for her, but Yolande’s true love was jazz musician Jimmie Lunceford, son of a working-class family from far-off Denver, Colorado. Their romance was an open secret, and more than a little scandalous.
Despite it all, Yolande wound up marrying her father’s choice: famed poet Countee Cullen. Their lavish uptown wedding was the hottest social ticket of 1928. With three thousand attendees, sixteen bridesmaids, and Langston Hughes as a groomsman, it was truly a sight to behold.
But, immediately after the wedding, Yolande’s carefully constructed fairy tale begins to crumble. Torn between the expectations of her father and society and her heart’s true desire, Yolande is forced to decide whether she must leave Harlem to create a more authentic life on her own terms.
A Harlem Wedding is a heady read about love, notoriety, Black excellence, deception, and the très chic lifestyles of the Black elite, from speakeasies of Harlem and the green fields of Fisk University, all the way to Le Grand Duc in Paris.
Save My Soul For You: A Novella by Trenae’
Soul was a provider. Soul was a protector. Soul was everything you would want in your husband. I know that because I married him. The thing was, love wasn’t always enough. So, though I knew that I had an amazing man in Soul, I also knew that he deserved a love I simply couldn’t provide. So, I saved my Soul for a woman who could. I saved my Soul for a deserving woman. I saved my Soul for you….
This is a novella. Meaning a complete story, yet it’s short, sweet and to the point.
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