Below is a list of the African-American books on sale during the month of SEPTEMBER 2020. Click on the title for our review of the book. Click on BUY to purchase.
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A WINNING SEASON - Rochelle Alers
Wickham Falls Weddings (Book #10)
Harlequin Special Edition
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Reviewer:
Jennifer Copeland |  Rating:  B+
CATEGORY ROMANCE
Baseball ace Sutton Reed’s returned home triumphant after years in the majors. When he moves next door to a troubled young man, he’s determined to help—for the boy’s sake and for the boy’s gorgeous older sister, Zoey Allen. After sacrificing everything to keep her family together, Zoey has no time for romance…even with a hometown hero. But will this unlikely combo be the home run love story they all deserve?
TRUST FUND FIANCÉ - Niama Simone
Texas Cattleman's Club: Rags to Riches (Book #1)

Harlequin Desire
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Reviewer: 
Shirley Fleming |  Rating: A
CATEGORY ROMANCE
The heir-apparent to Pure Talent, ex-playboy Xavier Starks had it all figured out. With an engagement to Hollywood's hottest actress and his innovative expansion plans, he can finally prove to his dad, Jax, that he’s responsible enough to step into a leadership role at their company. Until a jilting-gone-viral puts Xavier back in the relentless social-media spotlight, out of the running for partner—and in competition with the last person he ever expected: his very-grown-up childhood friend and girl-next-door . . .
THE MAVERICK'S BABY ARRANGEMENT - Kathy Douglass
Montana Mavericks: What Happened to Beatrix (Book #3)

Harlequin Special Edition
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Reviewer:
Brenda Larnell |  Rating: A
CATEGORY ROMANCE
Wealthy workaholic rancher Daniel Dubois has everything money can buy, but it’s not enough. If he can’t convince authorities he’s worthy, he will soon lose custody of his orphaned baby niece. Event planner Brittany Brandt rejects Daniel’s marriage of convenience until little Hailey wins her over. Soon they are a cozy family of three—and Daniel’s biggest problem is guarding his heart against his make-believe bride…
WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING - Alyssa Cole
Harper Collins/William Morrow
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Reviewer: 
Wayne Jordan |  Rating: B+
CONTEMPORARY THRILLER
Sydney Green is Brooklyn born and raised, but her beloved neighborhood seems to change every time she blinks. Condos are sprouting like weeds, FOR SALE signs are popping up overnight, and the neighbors she’s known all her life are disappearing. To hold onto her community’s past and present, Sydney channels her frustration into a walking tour and finds an unlikely and unwanted assistant in one of the new arrivals to the block—her neighbor Theo
HERE FOR YOU - Pat Simmons
Family is Forever (Book #2)

Sourcebook Casablanca
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Reviewer: 
Wayne Jordan |  Rating: A
CHRISTIAN FICTION
Rachel Knicely's life has been on hold for six months while she takes care of her great aunt, who has Alzheimer's. Putting her aunt first was an easy decision—accepting that Aunt Tweet is nearing the end of her battle is far more difficult.
SHOW ME - Sharon C. Cooper
Irrestible Husbands Series
Amaris Publishing
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Reviewer: 
Jennifer Copeland  |  Rating: A+
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Just when he thought finding a wife was out of his reach…Colton “Cole” Eubanks is laser focused on building wealth and settling down with a special woman before he turns forty. Accomplishing one out of two isn’t bad. Unfortunately, there’s no ‘love of his life’ on the horizon, unless he counts the one woman who’s been starring in his nightly dreams—Malaya Radcliff.
LOVE ME - Delaney Diamond
Irrestible Husbands Series
Garden Avenue Press
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Reviewer:
Cheryl McNeil |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Hard-working corporate attorney Axel Becker has tried settling down in the past, but when the relationship didn’t work out, he focused on his career to the exclusion of everything else. Enter, Naphressa St. James. The sexy project manager is a former lover and reminds him of what his life could be—fun, exciting. She’s just the woman he might need to shake him out of a rut, but convincing her they belong together will be a lot harder than he expected
DO ME - Sheryl Lister
Irrestible Husbands Series
SL Books
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Reviewer:
Brenda Larnell |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Staring forty in the face, Braxton Harper is accustomed to having everything in his life fall into its precise place. Only he hasn't found that special one and he refuses to settle for anything less than a woman who is his perfect match. The moment Londyn Grant dances into his life, Braxton is convinced he's found her. Kiss by sizzling kiss, the sexy doctor slowly lets her guard down. Now, if she'd only let him into her heart...
PLAY TO WIN - A. C. Arthur
Game Changers (Book #1)
Artistry Publishing
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Reviewer: 
Brenda Larnell |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Ethan Henley traded in his suit, tie and Secret Service badge to mix drinks at the Game Changers Sports Bar he now co-owns with his childhood friends. Returning to their hometown where they’d been branded the “bad boys” wasn’t part of their plan, but now that they’re back, they’re determined to prove everyone in town wrong. For Ethan, that means making amends with the girl who’s heart he’d unintentionally broken during high school.
PLAYING FOR KEEP - A. C. Arthur
Game Changers (Book #2)
Artistry Publishing
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Reviewer: 
Brenda Larnell |  Rating: A 
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Delano “Del” Greer plays by the rules at all times. Especially after a scandal ruined his career at the police department and threatened to destroy his family’s reputation. Now, he’s focused on establishing Game Changers as a reputable sports bar. Del puts the success of the bar first and gives it a try, using a fake name of course. When his trial run quickly lands him in a steamy online affair he’s happy to play along, until he learns that the woman on the other end of those hot text messages is his sister’s best friend.
CHARMED BY YOU - Pamela Yaye
Rose Gold Press
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Reviewer:
Brenda Larnell  |  Rating: A
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Two million viewers watched thirty-year-old, audio engineer, Darius Matthews, get rejected on the hit reality TV show, The Groom. But spending Memorial Day weekend with Sloane Wesley at a swank, five-star resort pulls him out of his funk—and arouses his desire. One passionate night with Darius was everything Sloane thought it would be. After dealing with her unreasonable boss, a heavy work load, and dumping her philandering boyfriend, Darius was just what her heart ordered.
NOW OR NEVER - Nyora René
The Harris Sisters (Book #1)
Garden Avenue Press
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CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Crystal Harris has been in love with her best friend, Brendon Marks, since they were in high school. He was the perfect gentleman, always supportive and encouraging her, and she’s spent the last ten years loving him in secret, too scared to tell him how she feels. Brendon has a secret himself…he’s in love with his best friend and doesn’t know how to tell her. He doesn’t want to ruin their friendship, but as the days go by, his feelings for Crystal continue to grow stronger and stronger.
BEHIND THE SCENES - Christina C. Jones
Warm Hues Creative
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Reviewer:
Cheryl McNeil |  Rating: A+
CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
If there’s any one thing Pierre and Logan have in common, it’s their ability to invite snap judgements based on shallow views of who they are. Logan is the privileged only daughter of a respected family whose legacy runs long and deep. Pierre is the moody, orphaned son of big screen royalty who couldn’t possibly live up to the prestige of his pedigree. Or maybe not.