Deeper than the physical.

Kennedy Donovan and Dreux Edwards secretly yearned for each other since high school, but neither of them was ready to take the leap from friendship into something more.

Until one summer night in college changed everything. And they cut ties with each other.

When fate brings them back together years later, the feelings they thought had faded came rushing back to the surface. Despite Kennedy being married to her college sweetheart and Dreux navigating a budding relationship of his own, nothing can extinguish the fire that sparked between them long ago.

But when the timing has always been wrong, will Kennedy and Dreux finally take the risk? Or will they let history repeat itself, letting each other go for good?

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Two years after a devastating betrayal, Ayanna Z. Taylor has finally found her footing. As the co-founder and CEO of Mixed Vibes, she's built a thriving business, a life she loves, and walls strong enough to keep heartbreak where it belongs.

Brandon J. Carter has everything most people dream of—box office success, international fame, and a career that's only getting bigger. But behind the cameras and headlines, he's searching for something real.

When an unexpected meeting sparks an undeniable connection, their worlds collide in ways neither of them anticipated. As their relationship deepens, they must navigate demanding careers, public scrutiny, family expectations, and the challenge of building a relationship that fits into the lives they've already worked so hard to create.

Because sometimes love doesn't ask you to become someone else.

Sometimes it simply asks you to let someone in.

How It Started is an emotionally rich contemporary Black romance featuring:

❤ A hero who falls first

❤ A driven CEO heroine

❤ Slow-burn romance

❤ Celebrity romance

❤ Dual POV

❤ Healthy communication

❤ Found family

❤ Black love

Perfect for readers who love romance with emotional depth, ambitious characters, unforgettable chemistry, and the reminder that love can be both passionate and peaceful.",{"_143":202,"_33":75,"_203":204,"_205":64},409,"August 4, 2026","August 4","8995576105","B0H6N72MJ1","#4e4239",[],"https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/5233i/312e3750-92b2-4520-9618-e94e58134b43/1785859345.jpg","https://img.blackauthored.com/?preset=poster_thumb&image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.blackauthored.com%2Fbooks%2F5233i%2F312e3750-92b2-4520-9618-e94e58134b43%2F1785859345.jpg",{"_143":268,"_33":129,"_175":269,"_212":-5,"_213":-5,"_214":42,"_216":270,"_218":47},"5f3b2046-499d-428d-ae3a-fbf14533e938","685-t-l-harris",[219],"64979e9b-9a90-496e-bef0-e61970298975",5035,"4.61",7,[],[290],"Count On Me (BAEs OF BAYSIDE)","5cdc8415-160e-4125-a726-2bf6988a5cbe","2026-07-21","5092-count-on-me-baes-of-bayside","

Count On Me is a secret lovers romance set during a fictional mayoral campaign. It isn’t affiliated with or intended to represent any real political party or ideology. The campaign is the backdrop. The romance is the heart.

Rayne Webber never expected that the man she shared one unforgettable night with would show up in her town—on the other side of her mayoral race.

Enter Dakarai Ramos.

Her plan is solid:
Ignore the fine campaign strategist and his crisp pocket squares.
Ignore the inconvenient kitty flutters.
Win the election.

She’s structured, disciplined, and focused. This should be easy.

It isn’t.

A debate meeting turns into a steamy battleground. Chance encounters keep blurring the lines until they finally break down and agree to a secret relationship. They’re one misstep away from a “Sleeping With The Opposition” headline blowing up their careers. But unable to resist each other, they risk it anyway—stealing moments in discreet locations around town, escaping to a secluded lake house, and sharing late-night phone calls that deepen their connection.

Then a scandal hits.

The fallout tests Dakarai’s loyalty to his candidate and threatens to tank Rayne’s campaign.

In a high-stakes world where the final race is decided by a strict ballot count, the real win might not be a political title at all…

It might just be finding that someone you can always count on.

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Fate intervenes when an event in their hometown reunites Emory and Draco, forcing them to confront their unresolved emotions. Slowly but surely, they navigate the challenges of forgiveness.
Through heartfelt conversations, emotional revelations, and soul-searching moments, Emory and Draco embark on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. They learn to confront their vulnerabilities, heal old wounds, and rediscover the love that once bound them so tightly.

This Satin Hills novelette is a story of forgiveness, and the power of second chances. It explores the depths of human emotions, reminding us that sometimes the greatest victories are not found on the basketball court but within the chambers of the heart.",{"_143":202,"_33":75,"_203":204,"_205":64},"July 5, 2023","July 5","B0CB7WP48G","#381f15",[],"https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/3317i/f0c351ce-b7fa-422a-81f0-e67c7af9c114.jpg","https://img.blackauthored.com/?preset=poster_thumb&image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.blackauthored.com%2Fbooks%2F3317i%2Ff0c351ce-b7fa-422a-81f0-e67c7af9c114.jpg",{"_143":316,"_33":127,"_175":317,"_212":318,"_213":319,"_214":320,"_216":321,"_218":47},"a7f59e25-99be-4f46-bad8-763e56c31000","269-talena-tillman","Talena Tillman is a national bestselling author and award-nominated book cover designer from Houston, Texas. At just thirty years young, she has already made a powerful mark on the literary world. \r\n\r\nNotoriously known for her captivating novellas, Talena has mastered the art of delivering complete, emotionally gripping stories in just over a hundred pages. Her writing brings readers into raw, passionate worlds where love is imperfect, intense, and beautifully real. \r\n\r\nHer popular series Kane remains a reader favorite, showcasing her signature storytelling style and unforgettable characters.","https://cdn.blackauthored.com/authors/8b1bf856d7bf6fbccb67/9a3d5eb253abcfe982f7c1378516dd6c.png",31,[219],104,"Dual POV","category","dual-pov","/formats/dual-pov","selectable","sensitive","position","parent",{"_143":332,"_33":333,"_175":334,"_324":178,"_328":64,"_327":64},102,"Narration Style","narration-style","isLoggedIn",["P",336],"result",{"_21":345,"_23":346,"_19":347,"_348":349,"_25":350,"_351":352,"_27":353},"user","themePreference","light","storedTheme","gaId","G-Z1HVZ17GZ3","Blackauthored","%s","Find your next Black authored read and connect with readers with the similar taste.","handle","@blackauthored","https://blackauthored.com","robots",{"_364":64,"_365":64},{"_29":30,"_31":354,"_33":345,"_355":356,"_357":358,"_25":350},"Organization","logo","https://cdn.blackauthored.com/images/og-image.png","sameAs",[359,360,361,362,363],"https://twitter.com/blackauthored","https://facebook.com/blackauthored","https://instagram.com/blackauthored","https://youtube.com/blackauthored","https://tiktok.com/@blackauthored","noIndex","noFollow"]