Sevyn Amor has her hands full. Between raising her spirited daughter, Serenity, and launching Studio 7, her new high-end Pilates studio, romance is the last thing on her to-do list. After years of dealing with the manipulative games of her daughter’s father, she’s finally built a life that is secure, stable, and entirely her own.

But when she hires Czar Tech to handle her studio’s security, she meets Kasen Reed.

Towering, tatted, and brilliant, Kasen is the city’s most sought-after cyber-security expert. He’s a man who lives by logic, codes, and a strictly private lifestyle. He isn’t used to women like Sevyn—outspoken, observant, and capable of seeing right through his disciplined exterior.

What starts as professional banter through security feeds and late-night texts begins to shift into something deeper. As Kasen steps out of his digital fortress and into Sevyn’s world, they both realize that “secure” doesn’t always mean safe.

The game changes entirely when a shocking discovery reveals that HighVille is much smaller than they thought. A shared connection to Sevyn’s past threatens to turn their slow-burn romance into a public spectacle, testing whether their new bond is strong enough to handle the ultimate system breach.

In a world where everyone is watching, Sevyn and Kasen must decide if they’re willing to play the hand they’ve been dealt or if they’re ready to put their hearts on deck and go all in.

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Joy in my pain.

Laughter in sorrow.

Four years away, every letter returned to sender.

Tell whoever you’re with, I’m coming for you.

XO,

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In the court of love and lust, there are rules. Breaking them is half the fun.

Sade Calloway has spent years doing everything the right way. She had the right career, the right relationship, and the right plan. But after a painful betrayal, she’s ready to find out what happens when she finally does something that was never a part of the plan.

Ace Mercyr is used to being in control. As the oldest Mercyr son, he’s spent his entire life carrying a legacy that sometimes feels too heavy. In the courtroom and behind closed doors, he knows exactly what he wants. When Sade Calloway becomes available, he starts to question if the one woman who’s spent years challenging him might be exactly what he needs.

When the lines between plans, control, and pleasure begin to blur, who will be the first to file a Motion to Seduce?

",{"_143":68,"_33":77,"_204":205,"_206":64},"B. Love Publications",318,"November 3, 2026","November 3","B0HQ7VTMN5","#24281f",[],[],"https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/14982i/07be71a9-1b13-4a9d-ac7d-ca90c528ff08/1793732666.jpg","https://img.blackauthored.com/?preset=poster_thumb&image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.blackauthored.com%2Fbooks%2F14982i%2F07be71a9-1b13-4a9d-ac7d-ca90c528ff08%2F1793732666.jpg",{"_143":297,"_33":125,"_175":298,"_213":-5,"_214":-5,"_215":299,"_217":300,"_219":47},"215172cb-1fff-4951-ba2c-5e5e7a55c239","55-a-blossom",18,[220],"c138840d-412a-4b35-ae0d-f2da4909b40d",14439,[],[318],"When The Clouds Dance","88e2c53d-5844-4f08-9194-c2ee003e57dc","15541-when-the-clouds-dance","

Two broken souls collide in Harlem, New York.

Micah has built the perfect life on paper— a thriving career, unshakeable faith, and a clear vision for his future. But beneath his polished exterior lies childhood trauma he's never fully healed from and the ache of loneliness. After another failed relationship, he's ready to give up on finding “ the one” - until a summer evening jog changes everything.

Zeina has mastered the art of finding joy in life’s simplest moments and radiates joy despite her scars. A dental hygienist by day and artist by night, she's learned to find beauty in life's simple moments. But after being abandoned by those meant to protect her, she's built walls that no one has managed to scale. Love isn't part of her plan anymore—until she literally crashes into a stranger who feels inexplicably familiar.

As their connection deepens and sparks fly, both sense an echo of something they can’t quite place. But while faith, healing, and undeniable chemistry pull them closer, shadows from their past threaten to tear them apart.

A tender, closed-door romance about love, hope, and discovering the connection that was always meant to be.

",{"_143":316,"_33":75,"_204":317,"_206":64},"October 20, 2026","#eaeaea",[],[],"https://cdn.blackauthored.com/books/14439i/88e2c53d-5844-4f08-9194-c2ee003e57dc/1792529573.png","https://img.blackauthored.com/?preset=poster_thumb&image=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.blackauthored.com%2Fbooks%2F14439i%2F88e2c53d-5844-4f08-9194-c2ee003e57dc%2F1792529573.png",10,"print",{"_143":319,"_33":128,"_175":320,"_213":321,"_214":-5,"_215":42,"_217":322,"_219":47},"82858d03-483a-4ca4-a247-ce62eade84c2","2713-zhara","

Zhara is an upcoming indie author who was born and raised in New York City. Her love for reading and writing began at an early age, and it became a creative outlet that provided an escape as she grew up in a concrete jungle.

Zhara's upcoming debut novel, \"When The Clouds Dance\", is a closed-door contemporary romance that explores themes of personal growth, trauma, and mental health, filled with emotional depth. Zhara would like readers to be able to resonate deeply and to find comfort, hope, and joy while reading.

While Zhara is not at her laptop, you can find her hanging out in art galleries, reading, cooking, listening to music, and spending time with her family.

If you want to stay in the know about \"When The Clouds Dance\", follow Zhara's social media accounts for updates!

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A messy divorce brought Saraiya Washington to the lowest point of her life. Determined to protect the life she's built in Houston, she's barely keeping her head above water when Miles Hayes, the man who's loved her in silence for years, returns home.
What begins as the love they were never supposed to have becomes something much bigger. Keep It Quiet is a story about love after loss, finding hope in the middle of heartbreak, and discovering that sometimes the person who helps you find the light has been waiting for you all along.

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Fifteen years. One night. Every secret.

At three in the morning, Ares comes home smelling like another woman. Victoria is waiting for him with the divorce papers she found in his desk.

After fifteen years of marriage, she knows what her husband does when he thinks she isn’t looking. What she didn’t expect was for him to try to leave her with nothing.

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