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	LOVE FOR ALL TIME - Kianna Alexander Sapphire Shores (Book #2) Harlequin Kimani Romance BUY Reviewer:  Shirley Fleming |  Rating:  B+ CATEGORY ROMANCE
Sapphire Shores is rolling out the red carpet for Sierra Dandridge, aka the Ice Queen. But real estate scion Campbell Monroe finds nothing cold about the worldly beauty. Their sizzling desire culminates in an intimate affair neither wants to end. Until a younger actress’s vicious social media campaign threatens Sierra’s career, and her life…

	THE SHERIFF OF WICKHAM FALLS - Rochelle Alers Wickham Falls Weddings (Book #3) Harlequin Special Edition BUY Reviewer:  Jennifer Copeland |  Rating: A CATEGORY ROMANCE
Deputy Sheriff Seth Collier is content to serve and protect the citizens of Wickham Falls…until the sexy ex-marine meets his new next-door neighbor. Dr. Natalia Hawkins left the big-city ER for a small-town practice. And while Seth is everything her nasty ex wasn’t…Natalia’s head says to leave him in the friend zone. But her heart says this may be a second chance at love.

	SECOND TIME SWEETER - Beverly Jenkins A Blessings Novel  (Book #9) William Morrow BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell  |  Rating:  A+ MAINSTREAM FICTION
Malachi “Mal” July has run into trouble in the past. With a reputation as a player, he’s now a recovering alcoholic and has made progress in redeeming himself in the eyes of his family and the citizens of Henry Adams, Kansas. He’s not only turned his diner into a profitable business, but also mentors the town’s foster kids. And he’s even staying true to one woman-Bernadine Brown.

THE HEIRESS'S SECRET ROMANCE - Martha Kennerson The Kingsley of Texas (Book #4) Harlequin Kimani Romance BUY Reviewer:  |  Rating: CATEGORY ROMANCE

Investigator Kathleen Winston’s task is clear: uncover the truth about the alleged safety violations at Kingsley Oil and Gas. But one look at ruggedly sexy VP Morgan Kingsley and her scrutiny transforms into seduction! Kathleen can’t deny their explosive chemistry during the workday…or the unbridled passion in his arms at night. But can the emotionally guarded bachelor forgive Kathleen once her identity and her heart are revealed?

MISTRESS FOR HIRE - Niobia Bryant Mistress for Hire (Book #4) Kensington Dafina/Fiction BUY Reviewer:  |  Rating: MAINSTREAM FICTION

She cheated with one of her best friends’ husbands-and turned scathing publicity into cash-money celebrity. But Jessa Bell has reformed. She’s trying to make amends to those she did wrong, and she’s started a successful business catching rich unfaithful spouses. Her agents are beautiful lost girls who get a shot at the good life. And when Jessa’s sizzling affair with private detective Hammer turns into love and marriage, she’s sure she’s finally doing things right . . .

	WINNING HER FOREVER - Harmony Evans Bay Point Confessions (Book #4) Harlequin Kimani Romance BUY Reviewer:  |  Rating: CATAGORY ROMANCE
Construction entrepreneur Trent Waterson has a passion for hard work, custom motorcycles…and the one woman in Bay Point who tries to avoid him. Former dancer Sonya Young is stunned to learn that her childhood home is in danger of being foreclosed. Even worse, Trent’s brother is trying to strike a deal for the property. Can Trent choose between family loyalty and their breathtaking chemistry?

MOSTLY SUNNY - Jamie Pope Kensington Dafina/Romance BUY Reviewer:  Susan Plummer |  Rating:  A CONTEMPORARY FICTION

As a child, Sunny Gibson was abandoned by her mentally-ill mother, who left no trace behind. Now a social worker, Sunny is dedicated to helping children find loving homes-though she's still haunted by the past. So when she finds clues that her newest charge might be her younger sister, she sets out to track down the little girl’s mother. But the powerful attorney she needs for the search is proving as inexplicable and distant as he is irresistible . . .

	A STALLION DREAM - Deborah Fletcher Mello The Stallions (Book #12) Harlequin Kimani Romance BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell |  Rating:  A CATEGORY ROMANCE
Collin Stallion plans to give back to the community by volunteering to exonerate someone wrongfully convicted of crime. His partner in the high-profile case-powerhouse attorney London Jacobs-isn’t impressed by the seductive bachelor. Until passion ignites. But with an adversary threatening Collin’s family legacy and London’s ex-fiancé sworn to win her back, will they fulfill their dream of love?

MADE TO HOLD YOU - Elle Wright Decades: A Journey of African-American Romance(Book #9) Amazon Digital BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell |  Rating:  A HISTORICAL ROMANCE

Layla Johnson had a picture perfect life: a career as an educator, a beautiful daughter, a son on the way, and a loving husband. Only Layla didn’t count on the effect the burgeoning war on drugs would have on her family and her world. And on one rainy night, everything that she worked to attain is destroyed. Now, she’s on her own, with two young children, a mounting pile of debt…and the past knocking at her door.

	ENTICED BY YOU - Elle Wright Wellspring Series (Book #2) Kensington Dafina/Romance BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell |  Rating:  A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
With his father ailing and incapacitated, Parker Wells, Jr. has a bold new vision for the company he now heads. For starters, he wants to heal the rifts his father’s ruthless tactics have created in the community-and within his own family. But when Parker is rear-ended by a gorgeous stranger, he finds himself torn between business and pleasure . . .

	LOVE REKINDLED - Nyora René All or Nothing (Book #1) Gardern Avenue Press BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell |  Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
NBA superstar Malcolm James has everything-fame, money, and two beautiful kids-but no woman to call his own. When his ex, Charmaine Mouton, arrives in Houston to sing the national anthem at the All-Star Game, he can’t help but remember all the good times they shared, and he’s determined not to let her get away again.

	READY FOR LOVE - Nyora René All or Nothing (Book #2) Gardern Avenue Press BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell |  Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
As manager to some of the country’s hottest stars, Denise Mitchell has it all and then some. Fabulous career? Check. Brownstone in SoHo, NYC? Check. Enviable lifestyle? Check. She works hard, plays even harder, and lives life to the fullest

WHEN CLAUDE MET MAE - D. Camille Fall Black In Love (Book #3) Sable SiStars Publishing BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell |  Rating:  A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

When Claude Met Mae is a romantic tale of a love that shows life in the midst of protests and injustice. This story is a tribute to the sweet, powerful, beautiful black love that once was. Claude Morgan is a strong, proud young black man with dreams that haven’t been previously available to someone of his age and color. His determination is built on events that shaped his world from a young age, but his main goal is one dark chocolate beauty, named Mae Mitchell.

	THE BREAKUP PLAN - Tia Kelly A Friends to Enemies Romance (Book #1) Tia With A Pen Publishing BUY Reviewer:  Brenda Larnell  |  Rating:  A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
A man without a plan is a shell without purpose. Which is why when I sat down nine years ago and put pen to paper, mapping out a ten-year plan, I meant business. Everything that could set me up for a lifetime of joy had to go down on the list, and every day, I worked my ass off to fulfill it.