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  • I Wanna Be Down by AshleyNicole

    I Wanna Be Down by AshleyNicole

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
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  • The Right of Love by Love Belvin

    The Right of Love by Love Belvin

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    “After the hot sex comes the real world.” “What was that?” “My therapist once said, ‘after the hot sex comes the real world. Or in wayward love, the drama is sprinkled in between passionate lovemaking’.” “That sounds more like one of them novels you like to read.” “No. Ours is too hilly to be a traditional romance story.” And it is...
  • Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren

    Two Minute Warning by Alexandra Warren

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    There’s a lot that can happen in two minutes or less…Kendall “Snoop” Dogwood has something to prove.After a devastating ending to his first year with the Houston Skyhawks, getting redemption is the only thing on the veteran quarterback’s mind coming into the new season...
  • STRIP by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    STRIP by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Three friends experiencing life’s uncertain changes decide they need relaxation beyond the usual girls’ night out. A friend tells them about, The Den, an upscale male strip club. They find out the club is a shell of what really lies beneath—and soon, the ladies are venturing into their mind and body’s wildest desires.This is Patience Addison's story...
  • The Burial of a Player by Kimberly Brown

    The Burial of a Player by Kimberly Brown

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Walker Jareau prided himself on being a player. Women came a dime a dozen, and he was like a revolving door... until he met the one woman who threatened to swipe his player card—Jorja Sandifer. The beautiful dancer captivated him from the moment he laid eyes on her. It didn’t take long for the friends with benefits to migrate into an unconventional relationship, laced with a bit of toxicity...
  • Impromptu Seduction by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Impromptu Seduction by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Raised as a debutante, ladylike, and reserved, London Jones has stepped into unknown territory. From the moment her life collided with a man who should’ve been off-limits, a bachelor with a hot reputation—staying out of his way was the sensible thing to do. However, she finds herself caught in a tangled web of passionate fervor whenever he comes near...
  • Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown

    Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Somya Hilton has known nothing but a life of ultimatums. From a young age, it was her and her sister Eliza against the world. When both of them find love and start families of their own, Somya finally feels like she has the life she deserves. Then tragedy strikes, leaving both her sister and brother-in-law dead and Somya to care for her niece Jazlynn who is ten at the time...
  • STIFF by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    STIFF by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Three friends experiencing life’s uncertain changes decide they need relaxation beyond the usual girls’ night out. A friend tells them about, The Den, an upscale male strip club. They find out the club is a shell of what really lies beneath—and soon, the ladies are venturing into their mind and body’s wildest desires.This is Asia McClendon's story...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  audiobook  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Touch Me by Alexandria House

    Touch Me by Alexandria House

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    When Jovani Higgs shows up as the latest artist in residence at Romey University, Professor Sharla London can’t believe his resemblance to the gorgeous fantasy man she’s been dreaming about. She wants to write it off as her mind playing tricks, but the mysterious artist seems just as drawn to her...
  • One More Kiss by AshleyNicole

    One More Kiss by AshleyNicole

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Sarah Samuels and Stewart Mitchel have been sworn enemies all of their lives. One night of pleasure, however, takes them to a place where neither would have ever thought they’d end up: Lovers. Sarah is ready for love, but Stewart isn’t so sure. She’s everything he would want in a mate, but he’s not exactly looking for one...
  • Wait for your love by AshleyNicole

    Wait for your love by AshleyNicole

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    How do you deal with a childhood crush that you never grew out of? You don’t. You force it back to the far recesses of your mind and push through, but it’s never gone for long. Dominique has been drooling over AJ since she was a child. Time and proximity have done nothing to tamp down on this puppy love crush that has developed into mature longing...
  • Everything I Always Wanted by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Everything I Always Wanted by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It was a mouthwatering kiss that changed everything… One thing that held constant in Shelby Donovan’s life was her career. As a world renowned artist, Shelby’s paintings traveled the globe, landing in museums and homes across the nation. But what she couldn’t seem to get under control was her love life. Her mother insisted it was because of her best friend, Sebastian Cartwright...
  • Hope Town Books 1-3 by Harper Sloan

    Hope Town Books 1-3 by Harper Sloan

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    For the first time ever, the Hope Town books are being bundled! Join us for the first three books in the series! Complete with all new bonus content! You fell in love with them as children in the Corps Security Series, but now, watch them fall in love with a spin-off series of their own, the Hope Town Series...
  • Sensual Confessions by Brenda Jackson

    Sensual Confessions by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Blade Madaris has watched the men in his family surrender their single status one by one, and he has no plans to join them. But the gorgeous attorney he meets at his cousin's wedding would make a fine notch on his bedpost. And when circumstances bring them together for six months, Blade formulates a plan to sweep Samari Di Meglio off her feet and into his arms...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  new-adult
  • Recipe for Temptation by Maureen Smith

    Recipe for Temptation by Maureen Smith

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    A two-month sabbatical from her high-powered career is just what the doctor ordered...especially when Reese St. James eyes the hunk of her secret fantasies on the menu. From the moment she walks into Michael Wolf's world-famous restaurant, she's given the VIP treatment. And the sexy celebrity chef's mouth-watering kisses have her eating right out of his hand...and hungry for more...
  • Me + Somebody's Son: A Heights Story by Christina C. Jones

    Me + Somebody's Son: A Heights Story by Christina C. Jones

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    I don't aspire to memes - I'm more inclined to have a "hot girl summer" than getting mixed up in any type of "relationship goals".Not that there's anything wrong with that, if that's your thing.It's just not MY thing.Well, it wasn't.But then I walked into-and then he -and OH, my supposed "friends"...man..
  • Drown In It by T'Lyn

    Drown In It by T'Lyn

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    an arrival or occurrence of something in overwhelming quantities or amounts.This word best describes what Willow Reid and Rakeem Wilks find themselves caught in both sexually and emotionally.A knock on a wrong door is what pushed them into the tsunami, but their chemistry and passion is what keeps them afloat...
    Categorized as:
    steamy  poc-mc  black-mc  romance  contemporary  fiction  urban  book
  • In This Moment by K. Lashaun

    In This Moment by K. Lashaun

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Love, in all its forms, is a foreign concept to Garryn Taylor.After being let down one too many times by nearly every person in her life, she’s sworn off the elusive emotion to focus solely on her career...
  • Uncovered Truths: A Novella by Alexandra Warren

    Uncovered Truths: A Novella by Alexandra Warren

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Attending a party at your former lover's house... what's the worst that could happen? Note: While this standalone book tells a complete story, it is novella-length meaning it is shorter by design. If you prefer your stories longer, I'd highly recommend checking out another Alexandra Warren project...
  • Mister Librarian by B. Love

    Mister Librarian by B. Love

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Honey Williams doesn’t trust men. Between her father and last lover, a part of her struggles with resenting the entire species. She’s spent the past six months hidden in the safety of her parents’ home hoping her kind heart will never be the cause of pain and misfortune again. That seems possible until a cranky client causes chaos… which leads to her meeting Mr. Librarian...
    Categorized as:
    black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  female-mc  fiction
  • Heal My Heart by Kay Shanee

    Heal My Heart by Kay Shanee

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The chemistry between Jaelynn Waters and Kamden Ross could cause an explosion, however, Jaelynn had some healing to tend to, deeming her emotionally unavailable for an all-consuming man like Kamden. Mending her heart takes longer than expected. She’s ready to confess her love but it appears that Kamden is no longer in a place to receive it.Kamden knew Jaelynn was made for him...
  • Claimed By Crayson by Sherelle Green

    Claimed By Crayson by Sherelle Green

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    If there were ever a man who prided himself on always being up front with women, it’s tatted bad boy, Crayson Madden, in the flesh. His world may revolve around sex and cigars, but there’s a lot more to this cigar lounge owner than what meets the eye. Too bad Jordyn Jameson spends more time arguing with him, than seeing beyond his asshole-ish ways...
  • The Business of Lust by B. Love

    The Business of Lust by B. Love

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Fallyn Mitchell’s perfect life begins to unravel at the seams piece by piece. As life shows her not everything is within her control, she finds solace in her best friend, Stax. For the last ten years, Stax has been the one constant in Fallyn’s life that has been unchanging...
  • A Thing Between Lovers: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown

    A Thing Between Lovers: An Erotic Short by Kimberly Brown

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    What happens when friends cross the line to lovers?Iridessa Nelson’s curiosity has been piqued. When a drunken night lands her in bed with her best friend and a practical stranger, the last thing she expected was to end up in a love triangle.Remi Taylor has always been sure of who she was...
  • Feel Me in the Dark by Tucora Monique

    Feel Me in the Dark by Tucora Monique

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    “Worried about it, I’m putting pressure. You’ll only cut me if I let you. No, we ain’t doing this just for pleasure. Either learn me or I’m a lesson." — H.E.RWork.Health.Finessing.That’s the hierarchy of Finley Thomas’ life. The loc-haired, stenographer was raised by a proud gold digger and against her delight, she inherited mischievous qualities from her mother...
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    alpha-mc  black-mc  poc-mc  romance  contemporary  urban  fiction  book
  • Tempt Me at Midnight by Maureen Smith

    Tempt Me at Midnight by Maureen Smith

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Lexi Austin is living a fantasy. At the stroke of midnight, in the most romantic country in the world, a masked stranger sweeps her into his arms. But when the man turns out to be Quentin Reddick, Lexi's best friend since college, the celebrity chef knows she's in trouble. He may be the most irresistible man on the planet, but the powerhouse attorney is also the world's hardest partying bachelor...
  • Touch of Heaven by Maureen Smith

    Touch of Heaven by Maureen Smith

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Warrick Mayne has spent twelve years blaming Raina St. James for ruining his sister's life. Now the self-made millionaire has the perfect opportunity for payback--knocking down Raina's luxury day spa to build an office complex. But his plan has met a hitch, in the delectable form of Raina herself...
  • The Way You Love Me by Francis Ray

    The Way You Love Me by Francis Ray

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Nothing gets to Shane Elliott. A former Army Ranger, now head of security for a wealthy real estate tycoon, Shane can handle whatever life throws at him—until he meets the beautiful, kindhearted Paige Albright. She’s about to inherit a fortune, and Paige’s mother has asked Shane to investigate her boyfriend...
  • My Best Friend's Wish by Blue Saffire

    My Best Friend's Wish by Blue Saffire

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Dario When I was younger, I believe I heard something I shouldn’t have. After what I overheard, I don’t believe our mother just up and left us. I was a kid. I didn’t have money, power, or respect to get the answers I needed back then. Not until now. I’m being promoted in the family and I’ll have all the power I need...
  • Something Special by Tiffany Patterson

    Something Special by Tiffany Patterson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Gabriella I can’t stand him. Jamal Holmes. My best friend’s cousin. So what he may be able to help me finally make the move to get my business off the ground. He’s a pompous jerk and judgmental to boot. At least, those are the very excuses I tell myself to avoid his help at all costs. Now, if I could just get my silly body to stop reacting every time he’s near...
  • Fans Only by B. Love

    Fans Only by B. Love

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Merrick and Aries are longtime friends, however, they don’t always see eye to eye. During a heated group discussion, the opposite sex pairs debate if people can maintain healthy relationships in the sex worker industry, because of the popularity of Only Fans. To settle their opposing views, they agree to create an account together and make some easy, quick money along the way...
  • Unsuitable Men by Nia Forrester

    Unsuitable Men by Nia Forrester

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Beautiful, accomplished and a little uptight, Tracy Emerson thinks she has it all figured out, particularly when it comes to the kind of man she wants to end up with. And she knows for sure that Brendan Cole is not The One. First of all, he works in the music business, with rappers no less! His lifestyle is wholly unsuitable for a long-term partner, and not at all compatible with hers...
  • If You Let Me by Kema B.

    If You Let Me by Kema B.

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    After a vindictive ex causes her to lose her dream role, Taheerie Pierre’s girls dare her to accompany them on a sinful night out at the exclusive Club Eros. Taheerie agrees, hoping that checking a few things off her bucket list helps her to forget her troubles. However it opens up a Pandora’s Box of hidden pleasure between friends instead...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  romance
  • A Lifetime With You by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    A Lifetime With You by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It was the season that brought families together, for trick or treating, and Thanksgiving dinners. But for Octavia Davenport, this season symbolized an era in her life when she lost everything. For years, Octavia was alone living a moderately single life, but then she met the owner of Rose Security Group, and suddenly things began to change...
  • Fever by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Fever by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Embarking on a new journey, Santana Summers wants nothing more than to enjoy her new city, new friends, and new career. But when one of those friends is one of Chicago’s most eligible bachelors, Santana finds herself getting more than she ever bargained for. Being the youngest of seven brothers, Josiah Alexander Rose is the quintessential playboy...
  • Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon

    Roomie, Lover, Friend: A New Hope Novel by Shon

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    BLAIR BELLAMY’s luck for the past year has been tenuous, at best. Nothing is going right. She lost her job, her relationship and now, her housing.She needs something—just one thing—to go right. And when she downloads the Roomie app, she thinks she’s headed in the right direction. That’s until…ELIJAH CUNNINGHAM’s life is simple...
  • This I Promise You by Maureen Smith

    This I Promise You by Maureen Smith

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In this steamy sequel to Tempt Me at Midnight, Quentin and Lexi Reddick are enjoying a life of wedded bliss. They have everything they could ever want and their love is stronger than ever, proving why best friends make the best soul mates. But when a stranger from Quentin's past appears unexpectedly, old wounds are reopened, forcing him to confront the family he never knew...
    Categorized as:
    alpha-mc  black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  fiction
  • Reno and Trina: In the Shadows of Love by Mallory Monroe

    Reno and Trina: In the Shadows of Love by Mallory Monroe

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Reno Gabrini and his beautiful African-American wife Trina wheel and deal in Vegas as he runs the mighty PaLargio Hotel and Casino and she runs a high-end clothing store. But everything changes for them when lies are spread about romantic entanglements and their son is victimized...
    Categorized as:
    alpha-mc  black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  crime
  • Beginning of an Eclipse by S.K.

    Beginning of an Eclipse by S.K.

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The measure of a man can be defined in many ways: the way he handles conflict, accepting responsibility for his actions, and how he learns from his mistakes. After being dumped off in an orphanage by his mother when he was only seven years old, life forces Darrell Monroe to quickly grow up at an early age. The only one he trusts is his best friend, Marcus Bennett...
    Categorized as:
    alpha-mc  black-mc  poc-mc  steamy  adult  book  contemporary  drama
  • Blind Expectations by Jacinta Howard

    Blind Expectations by Jacinta Howard

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Aristotle once said the only thing constant in life is change. Or was that Confucius? Whatever. People are fluid—they come into your life for a while, and when it’s time for them to float on, Leah has no qualms waving goodbye. The only exception is her neighbor and best friend, Trevor. When all else fails in her crazy world, Trevor is always there, reliable, steady… real...
  • A Scoop of Love: A Sweet Rapids Novella by Té Russ

    A Scoop of Love: A Sweet Rapids Novella by Té Russ

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Former NFL star turned yoga teacher/studio owner Paxton Humphries is glad to be home after traveling for over a year.His return is made even sweeter when he meets ice cream shop owner, Raegan Wilson...
  • Beneath the Silence by K. Lashaun

    Beneath the Silence by K. Lashaun

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Selflessness has always been the motto Eden Foster lived by. Raised in a household that instilled the mantra of family over everything, the up-and-coming MMA fighter has made a living using her fists while sticking her neck out for people who would never do the same for her.A childhood filled with neglect led Hakeem Biggers down a path of darkness. One full of sins and misdeeds...
  • Come Inside: a risqué novella by ShanicexLola

    Come Inside: a risqué novella by ShanicexLola

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    One steamy encounter.Two unforgettable nights entangled in each other.Three breathtaking farewell kisses...Forever. I knew I’d be yours forever...
  • Golden Kitty Glitter by Mel Dau

    Golden Kitty Glitter by Mel Dau

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    “She threw her kitty glitter in the air and bedazzled him. He wasn’t scared to bottle it up and take it for keeps.”Zia Goldie Witherspoon lived her life under the premise that love didn’t love anybody, especially her. Heartbreak has installed an icebox where her heart used to be, and she has no intention of letting it thaw anytime soon or ever...
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    steamy  black-mc  poc-mc  romance  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Kings Catch by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato

    Kings Catch by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Darian King enjoys the glamorous fruits of his success until unexpected changes alter his carefree bachelor lifestyle. Needing help to navigate uncharted waters, he leans on his lifelong friend, Eva Chavez. Though Eva is distracted by turbulence in her relationship, she agrees to support Darian during this transition...
  • ANGEL'S WRATH by S.K.

    ANGEL'S WRATH by S.K.

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    SIN CITY HEAT SERIES by SK Order of Books: Buried Secrets ( Book 1) Beginning of an Eclipse (Prequel) Twisted Obsessions (Book 2) No Secrets No Lies ( Book 3) After years of being estranged from the only family he has left, Angelo "Angel" LaCroix and his brother have finally put the past behind them...
  • Life Mastered by Blue Saffire

    Life Mastered by Blue Saffire

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Yours: Life Mastered Book 3 in the Yours Series Yours Book 3 This is my family! My future the air I need to breathe. Someone really thought it wise to threaten that. Just when things are coming together the way I need them someone has chosen to come after my world. Big mistake! Before this is all over everyone will know ….I AM Nicholas Lincoln...
  • Caden's Situationship by Sherelle Green

    Caden's Situationship by Sherelle Green

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Caden Madden is the epitome of a southern gentleman. Polite. Respectable. With an undeniable sexiness and country bred abs that could only be the result of a hard-working rancher. The only thing you can’t rely on this cowboy for is relationship advice. No woman has ever come close to making him want to settle down… until her. Cordelia Sugar Rose is as sweet as her name...
  • Close Contact by Christina C. Jones

    Close Contact by Christina C. Jones

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Kima Nolan has had enough of the Clarkes.⁠If they weren’t the only thing keeping her business alive, she wouldn’t deal with them at all.⁠Addison isn’t too bad.⁠Andre’s bite isn’t as severe as his bark.⁠But Aiden is so impossibly unruffled, so sure of his convictions… for Kima, its probably best to avoid him at all costs.⁠There’s no telling what might happen if he gets too close...
  • Claimed by a Knight by Té Russ

    Claimed by a Knight by Té Russ

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The last thing Paige Bennett expects while home in Sweet Rapids mourning the loss of her best friend is any romantic entanglements. But when she runs into Remi, she quickly discovers that he might just be the perfect distraction. Former NFL player Remington Knight’s sole focus has been getting his brewing company up and running...
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