New Releases by Black Authors

This is a rerelease, formerly titled She Wants All the Smoke. Smoke is a man with his whole future ahead of him. Even though his rise wasn't ideal and could be frowned upon by many, he is proud of his accomplishments. It's just something about that old life that keeps pulling him...

He took an offer he should have refused...

Kabrina Kenneth had no complaints when it came to her life. She had the career of her dreams and the man to go with it which was something she deeply coveted coming from her particular background. But when her dream life turns into a nightmare literally overnight, Kabrina's anger...

Little Lunar is on the verge of greatness. A rising rapper with the world at his feet, he’s chasing more than just fame though- he’s searching for himself. Every song, every verse is an attempt to piece together the man he’s supposed to be, but no matter how hard he tries, someth...

I didn’t come for a transformation. I just needed a break… a breath… a few hours not holding it all together. One girl. A head full of 4C hair. And a salon that feels more like a sanctuary than a service. I’ve spent years shrinking myself—at home, at school, even in the mirror. B...

I thought I was just getting my hair done. But this chair? It’s where I started finding myself. Forty. Divorced. No kids. No plan, just pain and a pile of questions about who I am without him. I came to Crowned and Covered for a new style… but left with something deeper— a color...

Some love stories come with body counts. Moses “Mo” Garrison ain’t no hero. He’s the one they call when shit gets ugly. An ill-tempered killer with a reputation for shooting first and asking questions never. The leader of ruthless gang in South-Hurst, Mo is chaos wrapped in caram...

One Page, One Love is a flash fiction romance anthology celebrating the power of love in all its forms, one page at a time. This collection brings together a diverse array of love stories, with some told in a single page and others in just a few, ranging from heartwarming and pas...

Honey Hix is a renowned chef who travels the globe bringing Southern Cuisine to different countries. Her love for southern meals derived from sitting in the kitchen with her grandmother, mother, and aunts. Not only did they pass down recipes, but their opinions on men as well. Ma...

As the saying goes, when hearts break, they don’t break even. And everyone is trying to make sense of the pieces they’re left with after disaster strikes. Quincy was delivered a devastating blow, and the consequences of the betrayal touch everyone in his orbit. While he faces a l...

We pick up where Lark and Chance left off in Tap Out. After a weekend of activities that are best described as a Vegas Heaux Tale, will Lark recover from the new connection to the very man that gave her a new enjoyment for the term tap out? Will Chance be able to maintain his pro...

Charlene Thomas, author of Seton Girls and Streetlight People, brings us a gorgeous YA love story about grief, how it leaves us stunned, and the day when—against all odds—the world starts turning again. In a twist of fate, Sydney Michaels bumps into cute boy stranger Marcus Burke...

After finding out her boyfriend is not who he says he is, China McNeal has found herself alone right before Valentine’s Day. Scrambling, she now tries to find someone to take on a couples trip she had planned for the holiday. Fresh out of prison, Benjamin “Bronx” Leonard comes ho...

Five days. Two exes. One fake boyfriend. And the first love she never quite got over. Sunny Dixon came to the beachfront villa to play her part—proud mother of the groom and stand-in for the bride’s late mother. All she has to do is smile, keep the peace, and make sure her son do...

She walked away from everything. Now she’s walking back. Janae Camille Warner was MILA to the world. A platinum-selling hip-hop queen who sold out arenas and made Houston proud. Then the highs got higher, the lows got unbearable, and the industry that built her watched her burn....

This sweet, funny, electrifying romance stars sixteen-year-old Audre Mercy-Moore, first introduced in the NYT bestseller, Seven Days in June . Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Nicola Yoon! MEET AUDRE. Junior class president. Debate team captain. Unofficial student therapist. Des...

For the Decebal men…Love was never there, until love decided to crown them. Blood made them all brothers, but trauma made them kings. In this last installment of The Filth Kings , Detavio, Monster, and Octavio are dangerously close to peace... Until the past claws its way back in...

A crash stole her past, a tragedy shattered his future… Neither expected to find love in the wreckage… Kathryn I woke up in a hospital, confused, broken, and holding hands with a man I didn’t know. Mack Stewart smiled despite his busted nose and broken leg. He told me we crashed,...

** This is a Mother's Day short story** All Jeovanni and Jovani Bendetti ever knew growing up was that the woman that raised them, their paternal grandmother couldn't stand their biological mother. She blamed Melissa Bendetti for the murder of her only son. When Melissa decides t...

Asaiah Harrison Providing rescue comes second nature to me. I’m used to running in when everyone else has run out. Only the pressure is mounting, and no one acknowledges the sagging within my shoulders. Understanding why the caged bird sings takes on a new meaning when my prayers...

Velvet Secrets - A place that lived in the space between heartbeats. Behind a black, unmarked door in a forgotten alley way and the hush of heavy, velvet drapes. You didn’t stumble upon Velvet Secrets—you were summoned. Drawn in by an ache that you dare not name. Inside reality u...

In the world of tattoos, once the ink dries, there’s no going back. Returning to her hometown for a class reunion was supposed to be a brief escape for Willow. A chance to breathe between the cracks of her carefully constructed life and the relationship she left hanging in limbo....

1994. New Orleans. One weekend that changes everything. Vivian, Lisa, and Charisse have always been more than best friends—they’re sisters, bound by love, loyalty, and the choices they never expected to face. Charisse is running from a love that refuses to let her go—even when sh...

**This is a Mother’s Day short** Jovani Bendetti has lived carelessly all of his life. Born as the second identical twin, he’s the baby of the bunch and often acts as such. Twin B spends his days club hopping, shopping, and having his way with the women of his hometown, Ausnor Be...

By day, Andre “Dre” Boudreaux is the poised and ruthless second-in-command of Boudreaux Enterprises, negotiating multi-million dollar construction deals with a cold, calculated charm. But by night, Dre becomes something else entirely—a shadow in the dark, a silent executioner tas...

Career? Thriving. Money? Stacked. House? Bought and paid for. Man? Still missing, but not missed. Because I’ve wanted to be a mother for as long as I can remember. But I won’t lower my standards just to share a last name. One red flag? I’m gone. I’ve ghosted more men than I can c...

The key to having control… When the forever bachelor, Philip, is stopped in his tracks by a woman who, quite frankly couldn’t care less who he thinks he is, the man is knocked off kilter in a way he’s never experienced before. All he wants is one chance…one moment to show her wha...

I thought I just needed my hair done. Turns out, I needed to be undone. Burned out. Buried under wigs, brands, and a version of myself I don’t even recognize. I came to Crowned and Covered for a takedown… but left with a truth I hadn’t faced in years— hair that breathes, hands th...

Dr. Layanna James has mastered the art of healing broken hearts—except her own. At forty, she's one of the world’s top cardiothoracic surgeons, but the sudden loss of her husband Angel has left her emotionally hollow and clinging to the routine of a life that no longer fits. Cale...

She was promised to power. He was born to kill. Parker Whitmore was raised in a world where image is everything and loyalty is law. As the poised, sharp-tongued daughter of a respected businessman with criminal ties, she always knew her future would be strategic—but never did she...

As the youngest and only female member of a male dominated family, Divine has always been sheltered by her overprotective brothers and cousins. Claiming to only want the best for her, they are often overbearing in their tactics to ensure her safety. Now that she’s approaching thi...

Charlotte Fox is absolutely sick of Nolan Brooks. If it were any kind of real option, she’d never look at his stupid, handsome face again. If only they didn’t create magic every time they worked together. As head writer for WAWGs latest hit show - it’s not actually finished yet,...

Bailey Blackwood built her life on control—of her business, her body, and her boundaries. By day, she runs a luxury cannabis boutique. By night, she commands the camera, trading secrets and seduction for survival. She doesn’t explain herself. She doesn’t need anyone. Emotionally...

The Grahams are BACK! Ciyani & Justice are ready to tie the knot, and what better way to celebrate than with the whole family. Nobody said love was easy, but when it’s with the right one, it feels as if that person has been perfectly crafted just for you. Through trials and t...

Their friendship survived the sparks. Their love will have to survive the ring. One Valentine's Day Night of crossing the line between friends and something more turned into Damian Knight and Desni Valentine circling back for more of what their hearts wanted. Now, with decisions...

Easy or hard? Those were the only two options I gave WNBA star Legacy Glover when it came to us. Legacy was adamant about being in control on and off the court, going as far as hiding the fact that she had a stalker. Naturally, I stepped into the role of her protector when I foun...