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SOUL LOVE - Aja Soulmates (Book #3) She Loves Words Publishing BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Zoe comes from a line of women that are clairvoyant, empathic and overall are just deeply connected to the world around them. She is no different, except that her gifts are more intense and hard to go unnoticed. She's always known who the love of her life was going to be, she just hadn't met him yet. He could live halfway across the world for all she knew. But if she saw him... when she met him ... she knew she'd be meeting her soul mate. The man for her. Her man to love ... Rhashaad. |
THE GIRL AT THE BACK OF THE BUS - Suzette Harrison Bookouture Publishing BUY Reviewer: Wayne Jordan | Rating: A+ HISTORICAL FICTION |
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On a cold December evening, Mattie Banks packs a suitcase and leaves her family home. Sixteen years old and pregnant, she has already made the mistake that will ruin her life and disgrace her widowed mother. Boarding the 2857 bus, she sits with her case on her lap, hoping that the driver will take her away from disaster. Instead, Mattie witnesses an act of bravery by a woman named Rosa Parks that changes everything. |
PURSUIT OF THE TRUTH - K.D. Richards West Investigations (Book #1) Harlequin Intrigue BUY Reviewer: Wayne Jordan | Rating: A ROMANTIC SUSPENSE |
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Security expert Ryan West’s worst fears come to life when hotel CEO Nadia Shelton is pushed in front of a taxi and nearly killed. Someone will do whatever it takes to find the brother Nadia thought was dead, and the only way Ryan can protect her as they uncover the truth is to stay strictly professional. But the sparks igniting between them are nearly impossible to ignore. |
THE WAY YOU LOVE ME - Elle Wright Pure Talent (Book #3) Kensington Books/Dafina BUY Reviewer: Cheryl McNeil | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Superstar actress Paige Mills is America’s Sweetheart. But with a shocking divorce, she's burning her powerful husband’s house of lies right down to the ground. Reeling from ugly revelations and unable to trust anyone, she takes refuge way off the celebrity grid in her family’s remote Michigan lake house. But the brilliant agent who helped shape her success won’t give up his client—or his long-simmering passion for her—without a fight . . |
AN UNLIKELY PROPOSAL - Toni Shiloh Harlequin Love Inspired BUY Reviewer: | Rating: INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE |
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Trinity Davis must not have heard firefighter Omar Young correctly. Did her handsome widowed best friend just suggest they get married? Omar needs a mom for his adorable little girls, and it’ll fix Trinity’s financial woes. But saying “I do” isn’t just business. Especially when the only vow they’re in danger of breaking is their promise to not fall in love… |
BEST OF FRIENDS - Natalie Dunbar Independently Published BUY Reviewer: Wayne Jordan | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Modeling agency owner, Mariah McCleary, has been best friends with lawyer, Ramón Richards since her sophomore year at the University of Michigan. She’s leaned heavily on Ramón through the pain and heartbreak of being left at the alter by prominent Detroit area surgeon, Cotter Eastwood. Ramón and Mariah have become closer than ever. Now that Cotter is determined to mount a comeback, Ramón realizes that his feelings for Mariah go way beyond frien |
THE COWGIRL'S SURPRISE MATCH - Nina Crespo Tillbridge Stables (Book #3) Harlequin Special Edition BUY Reviewer: Cheryl McNeil | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Maid of honor Zurie Tillbridge has been working secretly with best man Mace Calderone to plan her cousin Tristan’s wedding to a well-known actress. To keep their wedding plans from leaking to the press, Zurie and Mace must pretend they are the ones getting married. Cake tasting and flower arranging seem like harmless fun…until wary workaholic Zurie realizes she’s feeling something real for her fake fiancé… |
SEDUCING HIS SECRET WIFE - Robin Convington Redhawk Reunion (Book #2} Harlequin Desire BUY Reviewer: Shirley Fleming | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Justin Ling knows a steamy Vegas tryst with his best friend’s little sister is reckless. And an impromptu wedding? Disastrous! But when they return home, passion prevents him from calling it quits with Sarina Redhawk. To keep his investors and family off his back, the tech entrepreneur must keep their marriage secret. Will his arrangement with the strong-willed beauty backfire? |
BACK IN THE TEXAN'S BED - Naima Simone Texas Cattleman's Club: Heir Apparent (Book #1} Harlequin Desire BUY Reviewer: Shirley Fleming | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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After discovering he has a secret son, oil heir Ross Edmond isn’t letting Charlotte Jarrett walk away again. He proposes they move in together—to share their son…and a bed. But Charlotte has secrets, and Ross doesn’t know the real reason his family’s former chef left town three years ago—and they still have a powerful enemy who could bring them both down… |
JACKSON - LaQuette Restoration Ranch (Book #1) Sourcebooks Casablanca BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: B+ CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Aja Everett longs to turn her old family ranch into a place where anyone can find rest and healing. But her big heart's bound to get her in trouble if she's not careful—someone wants her gone, and they'll do whatever it takes to drive her away from the land that's her lifeblood. Whether she's willing to admit it or not, she needs help. She needs a man like Ranger Jackson Dean. |
WILD RAIN - Beverly Jenkins Women Who Dare (Book #2) Harper Collins/Avon Books BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A+ HISTORICAL ROMANCE |
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A reporter has come to Wyoming to do a story on doctors for his Black newspaper back east. He thinks Colton Lee will be an interesting subject…until he meets Colton’s sister Spring. She runs her own ranch, wears denim pants instead of dresses, and is the most fascinating woman he’s ever met. A reporter has come to Wyoming to do a story on doctors for his Black newspaper back east. He thinks Colton Lee will be an interesting subject…until he meets Colton’s sister Spring. |
FAMILY FIRST - Iris Bolling, Sharon C. Cooper, Delaney Diamond et al. Garden Avenue Press BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Inside the pages of this limited edition box set is an introduction to 8 family series containing 8 contemporary romance novels from bestselling authors. Get ready for captivating stories of passion, family ties, and Black love! |
THE SWEETEST VALENTINE - Lacey Baker Sweetland Valley (Book #1) Artistry Publishing BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: B+ CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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When the idea for a new script brings Hollywood actor Kelan Hunter to the Wine & Chocolate Festival in the small town of Sweetland Valley, MD, sparks fly with the charming candy shop owner who has a list of reasons for why their love isn’t meant to be. But happy ever after may not be in the cards for the couple as Sydni’s in danger of losing her shop and Kelan’s plan to stay in Sweetland is threatened by an unbelievable career opportunity. |
COCOA DREAMS - Carolyn Hector Rose Gold Press BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Charmant Cocoa Company CEO, Romaric Charmant, isn't keen on marriages, or meeting the latest addition to the Charmant family. He prides himself on privacy, yet, planning a low-key reception with a woman who makes her living on television spells trouble. Especially when he discovers that his unforgettable one-night-stand also happens to be his wedding partner. |
ONE NIGHT WITH CINDERELLA - Niobia Bryant Harlequin Desire BUY Reviewer: Jennifer Copeland | Rating: A CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
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Gabriel Cress is heir to his family’s restaurant empire—and is expected to behave as such. Not seduce the housekeeper. But beneath Monica Darby’s shy exterior is a siren who makes the jaded New Yorker burn for more. But when Gabe’s meddling family and a surprise inheritance raise doubts he can’t ignore, will the clock strike twelve on their budding affair? |
TO BREATHE AGAIN - Unoma Nwankwor Invisible Shackles Series (Book #2) Kevstel Publications BUY Reviewer: Brenda Larnell | Rating: A INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE |
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Sassy air hostess Isoken Adolo has one rule - six-date maximum before she's on to the next. Loss and grief made her that way. When life hands her an unexpected gut punch, Isoken is forced to face demons her fast-paced life helped her ignore. As she grapples with the latest turn of events, she decides to have the one thing she's always longed for- a baby. But this time without the entanglement of love. |