Below is a list of the African-American books on sale during the month of FEBRUARY 2020. Click on the title for our review of the book. Click on BUY to purchase.
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FORBIDDEN PROMISES - Synithia Williams
Jackson Falls (Book #1)
HQN Books
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Reviewer: 
Susan Plummer |  Rating:  B+
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Get in and get out. That was India Robidoux’s plan for this family visit. But when her brother needs her help with his high-profile political campaign, India has no choice but to stay and face the one man she’s been running from for years—Travis, her sister’s ex-husband. One hot summer night when Travis was still free, they celebrated her birthday with whiskey and an unforgettable kiss. The memory is as strong as ever—and so are the feelings she’s tried so hard to forget.
A COWBOY TO REMEMBER - Reese Weatherspoon
Cowboys of California (Book #1)

Kensington Dafina/Romance
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Reviewer:
Shirley Fleming |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
With a headline spot on a hit morning show and truly mouth-watering culinary skills, chef Evie Buchanan is perched on the edge of stardom. But at an industry party, a fall lands Evie in the hospital—with no memory of who she is. Scrambling to help, Evie’s assistant contacts the only “family” Evie has left, close friends who run the luxury dude ranch in California where Evie grew up. Evie has no recollection of them—until former rodeo champion Zach Pleasant walks into her hospital room, and she realizes his handsome face has been haunting her dreams . .
THE WORST BEST MAN - Mia Sosa
Harper Collins/Avon Books
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Reviewer: 
Cheryl McNeil |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
A wedding planner left at the altar. Yeah, the irony isn’t lost on Carolina Santos, either. But despite that embarrassing blip from her past, Lina’s managed to make other people’s dreams come true as a top-tier wedding coordinator in DC. After impressing an influential guest, she’s offered an opportunity that could change her life. There’s just one hitch… she has to collaborate with the best (make that worst) man from her own failed nuptials.
BLAME IT ON THE BILLIONAIRE - Naima Simone
Blackout Billionaire (Book #6)
Harlequin Desire
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Reviewer: 
Shirley Fleming  |  Rating:  A
CATEGORY ROMANCE
It was a night filled with secrets, lies…and soul-stealing passion. And now the blackout that turned lowly executive assistant Nadia Jordan and start-up billionaire Grayson Chandler into insatiable lovers leads to a proposal Nadia can’t refuse. As she steps into Grayson’s privileged Chicago world, will his matchmaking mother and vengeful ex destroy her dreams? Or will her fake fiancé make those dreams a reality?
OWNER OF A BROKEN HEART - Cheris Hodges
Richardson Sisters (Book #1)
Kensington Dafina/Romance
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Reviewer: 
Jennifer Copeland  |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Sportswriter Nina Richardson had the perfect life away from her family’s famous shadow. But a social media blowup and rejection by her boyfriend brought her back to their peaceful Charleston, South Carolina B&B to figure out what went wrong. So there’s no way she’s going to trust the crazy-hot sparks flying between her and handsome new employee Clinton Jefferson. It’s just reckless, rip-his-clothes-off, one-night-and-forget-it lust—right?
COMMAND AND CONTROL - Angie Daniels
Knockin' Boots (Book #1)

Caramel Kisses Ink
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CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
She plans to avoid love and its complications at all costs… Senior Master Sergeant Dayana Meeks has sworn off dating military men for good. So when she’s asked to attend a deployment briefing the last thing she’s looking for is romance. Unfortunately, the moment she locks eyes with irresistibly sexy Keim Howard, she realizes that sometimes promises are impossible to keep.
CADEN'S SITUATIONSHIP - Sherelle Green
To Marry a Madden (Book #3)
Amazon Digital Services
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Reviewer: 
Cheryl McNeil |  Rating: B+
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Caden Madden is the epitome of a southern gentleman. Polite. Respectable. With an undeniable sexiness and country bred abs that could only be the result of a hard-working rancher. The only thing you can’t rely on this cowboy for is relationship advice. No woman has ever come close to making him want to settle down… until her.
THE POINT OF IT ALL - Christina C. Jones
Sugar Valley (Book #2)
Warm Hues Creative
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Reviewer: 
Cheryl McNeil |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
There's always a reason to try... if you look hard enough. THE POINT OF IT ALL contains themes of grief, illness, and death that could be triggering for some readers.
MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR - Empi Baryeh
Men of Distinction (Book #1)
Amazon Digital
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Reviewer: 
Shirley Fleming |  Rating:  A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Magazine columnist Chantelle Sah does not celebrate Valentine’s Day—not since her fiancé’s betrayal three years ago. After botching her first assignment as a feature writer, she is more than willing to put in a hard day’s work this Valentine’s Day; even if it means going on a date with gorgeous construction Tycoon, Lord McKenzie, and opening herself to an onslaught of all things love.
THE BENNETTS' WEDDING - Brenda Jackson
Bennett Family Series (Book #5)
Madaris Publishing Company
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Reviewer: 
Jennifer Copeland |  Rating:  A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
It's been fifteen years and now those Bennett girls are all grown up, finished with college and ready to take on the world in their new careers. Close as ever, Kennedy, Victoria, Monica and Sebrina decide not to return to Georgia, but to move north to St. Paul, Minnesota. They have plans to succeed at all of their goals. Falling in love isn't on the agenda.
SHU - Alexandria House
Them Boys (Book #3)
Amazon Digital Services
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Reviewer: 
Jennifer Copeland |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Invisible.
Broken.
Seen.
Nurtured.
Loved.