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  • The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole

    The Sweetest Thing I've Known by AshleyNicole

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    After ten years in an ugly relationship, Choyce is finally free. Not only is she free, but she's also caught the eye of her new neighbor's grandson. He's everything her ex wasn’t and everything she’s ever wanted.Plus, he comes with a gregarious, loving family that is all too eager to bring Choyce into the fold...
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    poc-mc  black-mc  romance  fiction  contemporary  book  adult
  • Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper 2 by Jahquel J.

    Confessions of a Hustla's Housekeeper 2 by Jahquel J.

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Yves worked so hard to build a better life and rid herself of her ex-husband. When she sees him in Vee’s kitchen her entire world feels like it went back to the day her daughter died. With her ex-husband back in her life, she has to deal with all the past traumas that their marriage has caused...
  • A Dash Of Christmas Magic by Shay Davis

    A Dash Of Christmas Magic by Shay Davis

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Back home for the first time in years for an extended holiday stay, Sinaa is dreading being surrounded by judgmental eyes that make up the small town of Clarington, Tennessee. If it weren’t for her parents, she would have never returned to the town that treated her so awful upon learning of her teen pregnancy...
  • The Art Of Hood Love: Savvy by Antoinette Sherell

    The Art Of Hood Love: Savvy by Antoinette Sherell

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  contemporary  fiction  urban  book  adult
  • Salvage My Soul by Antoinette Sherell

    Salvage My Soul by Antoinette Sherell

    Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
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  • Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson

    Eternally Yours by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Friends… Attorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends…the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arm's length because of the father whose name she never knew. Clayton has always been a playboy, and no woman has ever come close to keeping his interest for very long...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  female-mc  fiction
  • When You Dance by Monica Walters

    When You Dance by Monica Walters

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    The way she moves keeps me in a trance. Her body calls out to mine without making a sound. It speaks my desires in a language I perfectly understand, and it tells me that it’s mine.Jamel Dent doesn’t know which way is up once Obsession graces his sights. The hypnosis she puts him under nearly every weekend is one that’s hard for Jamel to shake. However, he doesn’t want to shake it...
  • I Wish I Could Be The One by Monica Walters

    I Wish I Could Be The One by Monica Walters

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Jenahra Henderson Monroe knows what it means to be pretentious but strong. While her religious behaviors come off as condescending and judgmental of others, it’s deeply rooted in pain, drama, and abuse. Not wanting to get members of her family in trouble, she chooses to keep secrets for over twenty years, drowning herself in God’s anointing. When the truth finally emerges, it comes with a cost...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  abuse  adult  book  contemporary  female-mc
  • Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.

    Grow and Tell: A Mason Family Novel by AshleyNicole, Erin B.

    Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    After a meet-cute that’s way too cute, Kahlea and Sherrod can’t stay away from each other. The only problem is neither wants anything serious right now. Oh, also, he comes from a huge family, and she doesn’t do family...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  contemporary  fiction  humor  romance  book  adult
  • Fire And Desire by Brenda Jackson

    Fire And Desire by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Two years ago, geologist Corinthians Avery had brazenly sneaked into a hotel room to seduce Dex Madaris, head of Madaris Oil and the object of her affection. But the man who emerged from the shower to find her clod in next to nothing was handsome foreman Trevor Grant -- who informed her that Dex was not only absent from the trip -- but happily married...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  female-mc  fiction
  • The Billionaire's Belle by B. Love

    The Billionaire's Belle by B. Love

    Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Cheyanne Taylor has seen and experienced the evil that comes from the love of money. She was born to parents who chased wealth and status more than they prioritized nurturing and loving her. Thankfully, her billionaire grandfather adopted her and provided the stable home she needed...
  • Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson

    Thorn's Challenge by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Thorn Westmoreland was not enough to convince Tara Matthews to risk her heart in love again...or was it? The beautiful pediatrician and the hard-riding motorcycle tycoon mixed like oil and water. Why, then, couldn't Tara burn the sexy racer from her head or the memory of his passionate caresses from her body? Thorn had wanted Tara since the day they'd met...
  • Legally Unbounded by Blue Saffire

    Legally Unbounded by Blue Saffire

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Legally Bound 5.5 Legally Unbound Final installment in the award-winning, best-selling Series Legally Bound 5.5 The bomb has gone off and I am left split in two. Only now, one part of me will not survive. It’s the part that never should have been. I’m a man of instincts and that’s all I trust now. Every decision I make is because my instincts are telling me to. Time is not on my side...
  • Come and Get Me by Monica Walters

    Come and Get Me by Monica Walters

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Tiffany Henderson is the baby girl out of her six siblings and the only one who hasn’t found love. While chasing her dreams of owning a successful business and being an innovator in the rodeo industry, she feels she’s still missing out. She wants what her siblings have... a family...
  • The Westmorelands books 11-15 by Brenda Jackson

    The Westmorelands books 11-15 by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Bestselling author Brenda Jackson's brings you five more stories in the Westmorelands saga, now available in one convenient download! This bundle includes books eleven through fifteen of the series: Spencer's Forbidden Passion, Taming Clint Westmoreland, Cole's Red-Hot Pursuit, Quade's Babies, and Tall, Dark..
  • Promising Forever by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Promising Forever by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    In the biggest wedding of the decade, triplets Eden, Jasmine, and Phoebe Alexandria Rose prepare to marry the men who've captured their hearts. Invitations have gone out, and The Who's who in the city of Chicago will be in attendance, including, local and national media...
  • The Art Of Hood Love: Shabu by Antoinette Sherell

    The Art Of Hood Love: Shabu by Antoinette Sherell

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Loyalty. Shabu Blaise is big on that small but powerful word. When he finds out about a violation against the woman he’s claimed as his, the ties that bind are severed, and he’s left in a position to choose between loyalty to the code or his heart—Savvy. All roads lead to Shabu losing the most organic relationship he’s encountered, but he’s determined to keep his new family together by any means...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  contemporary  fiction  urban  book  adult
  • The Love Spectrum by Mel Dau

    The Love Spectrum by Mel Dau

    Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    The only thing that ever matters is Love, and Love is Always on the Spectrum.Kalypso Jenkins Jr. (KJ) has always lived a life of obstacles when it came to dealing with his autism, but with a strong support system and utilized resources, he’s overcome every one of them...
  • Heart of the Falcon by Francis Ray

    Heart of the Falcon by Francis Ray

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Madelyn Taggart has shattered her share of glass ceilings. As a young engineer at a Houston oil company, she’s managed to make it in a mostly older, all-male, all-white industry. But her success has come at a high cost to her love life...
  • Tame Me by Kimberly Brown

    Tame Me by Kimberly Brown

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Julissa Charles has had enough of no love. Her experience with men is one that has never surpassed the bedroom. She has become accustomed to being used for what she possesses between her thighs. While she watches her best friend find love with the man of her dreams, she longs for a love all her own...
  • Surrender by Brenda Jackson

    Surrender by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    After a childhood spent moving from army base to army base, Nettie Brooms is determined to secure a stable life -- and never become involved with a military man. Then she meets handsome, charming Ashton Sinclair, a dedicated Colonel in the U.S. Marines, who's intent on capturing her heart. Now, Nettie's wondering how a man she swore she would avoid could so easily test her resolve..
  • Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson

    Whispered Promises by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Even a once-in-a-lifetime love… When Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she's shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It's been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex's touch, the urgency of his kisses and the promise of an everlasting love that never was...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  female-mc  fiction
  • The Heart of Him by Iris Bolling

    The Heart of Him by Iris Bolling

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    James Brooks, the campaign manager for Attorney General hopeful JD Harrison finds himself reluctantly falling for Ashley Harrison, sister to the candidate. As the two become more attracted to each other, their past love interests emerge and threaten to destroy what appears to be a sex-driven relationship. James has hidden his family ties from Ashley and his friends for reasons of his own...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  politics
  • A Heart Divided by Iris Bolling

    A Heart Divided by Iris Bolling

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Attorney General, J.D. Harrison is the leading candidate to become Governor and eventually President of the United States. He has a beautiful wife, two wonderful children and a promising political career ahead of him. However, he has a nemesis that will go to any length to destroy the Harrison's family-including murder. A Heart Divided continues the journey towards the White House for J.D...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  mystery  romance
  • Love's Neutral Zone by Love Belvin

    Love's Neutral Zone by Love Belvin

    Rated: 4.83 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Maaz Zyad, number ninety-seven of the Connecticut Kings, wasn’t a big name in his first three seasons in the League. Thanks to his temperamental girlfriend posting and tweeting her every grievance about the League and Kings franchise, Zyad’s become one of the most talked about players in the media.The Kings cut him a contract extension with a huge pay increase under one condition...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  sports  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Emotional Descent by K.C. Mills

    Emotional Descent by K.C. Mills

    Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars
    · 8 ratings
    Balor Allen’s heart was damaged when his mother left.Keiris Dorian’s heart was made whole when Balor arrived.Some believe only those who have been loved, can love. However, soul ties force emotions that most can’t process or understand until their world shifts.When two hearts connect in the depths of an emotional abyss, there’s an understanding in a language that is meant only for lovers...
  • Ties That Bind by Brenda Jackson

    Ties That Bind by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    It all started in college, in the turbulent sixties, when Randolph and Jenna became lovers. Randolph knew the moment he saw Jenna Haywood that he had to make her his. But the path to love is not an easy one. His wealthy Grandmother Julia disapproves of the match and unbeknowst to him, his brother's seemingly docile fiancee has a few plans of her own that she would like to set in motion...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  drama  fiction
  • True Love by Brenda Jackson

    True Love by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    Corporate executive Shayla Kirkland has landed her dream job with one of Chicago's top new firms, Chenault Electronics. Now she's in a perfect position to destroy the company for unjustly ruining her mother's career. But she never expected that handsome CEO Nicholas Chenault would spark a passion that challenges her resolve—and makes her surrender to the most irresistible desire…...
  • Captivated by Love by Brenda Jackson

    Captivated by Love by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 10 ratings
    After being locked up for a crime he didn't commit, Sheppard Granger is back to take over the reins as CEO of Granger Aeronautics. On top of that, he intends to totally romance his wife Carson and make up for the time they couldn't share together...
  • 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  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  steamy  romance
  • One Special Moment by Brenda Jackson

    One Special Moment by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    To help her brother's struggling cosmetics company, Virginia schoolteacher Colby Wingate arrives in Los Angeles for one last, desperate gamble -- to have superstar actor Sterling Hamilton endorse her brother's new perfume...
  • Courting Justice by Brenda Jackson

    Courting Justice by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Winning a high-profile case has given a huge boost to New York attorney DeAngelo Di Meglio's career—and his love life. Too bad fame hasn't helped him win the woman he's been infatuated with for years. Tired of waiting and wondering, Angelo books a trip to the singles-only Bahamas resort where Peyton Mahoney is celebrating her thirtieth birthday...
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    black-mc  family  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  epic  female-mc
  • Give Me A Reason by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Give Me A Reason by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Always the optimist, TV assignment editor Allison Sullivan makes no excuses about the enthusiastic life she leads. As doors of opportunity present themselves, whether in her profession, in her love life, or her friendships, Allison is one to take the task on full speed ahead...
  • Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson

    Stone Cold Surrender by Brenda Jackson

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 14 ratings
    Two classic Westmoreland novels from New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Brenda JacksonStone Cold SurrenderBestselling thriller writer Stone Westmoreland can think of plenty of ways to describe the stranger he meets on a flight to Montana. Tantalizing. Whip-smart. And completely unaware of how good it feels to give in to your wilder impulses...
  • SINERGY by Iris Bolling

    SINERGY by Iris Bolling

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Xavier Davenport creates homes and communities for underprivileged families. His goal was clear. Make his brother proud by reaching out to help others. Women were for fun, period. That was until he witness the passion of his brothers’ marriage. Xavier wanted the same for himself. His first step into a serious relationship turn out bad with a capital B. The woman, was beautiful, smart and sexy...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  drama  fiction  romance
  • A Lassiter's Christmas by Iris Bolling

    A Lassiter's Christmas by Iris Bolling

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    How long will you wait for the love of your life to say yes? Pearl Lassiter disgraced her parents while in high school. She vowed never to disappoint them again. She’s excelled in life even becoming one of the most recognized women in the country as Press Secretary to the President of the United States. The life she always wanted is hers…until a certain doctor proposes to her…. twice. Dr...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  adult  book  contemporary  fiction  holidays  romance
  • To Take by B. Love

    To Take by B. Love

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    If I told you what this book was about… it would probably scare you away. There’s nothing normal about this love story. Packed inside of this novella is a fairytale romance that will leave you questioning your own reality...
  • Acting on Love by Té Russ

    Acting on Love by Té Russ

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Starlet Roxanne "Rocki" Malone's has been in the spotlight lately for reasons she'd rather not have put on display. Desperate to find peace, she goes back her hometown of Ragston, Michigan. Seth Gardiner has been protecting Rocki for years, but there are some things even he can't shield her from...
  • Noble Redemption by Té Russ

    Noble Redemption by Té Russ

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Her passion for fashion took her to the other side of the world. But Isabella Noble is back in Sweet Rapids and has to face Stephen Hill, the love she gave up for her career...
  • My Love Wasn't Meant For You by B. Love

    My Love Wasn't Meant For You by B. Love

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Mekhi Kage is every woman’s dream man. He’s suave, alpha, handsome, and wealthy. Mekhi craves control, and he likes everything to go his way. As the founder of For The People multimedia company, Mekhi is determined to put out quality content for his African American culture...
  • Baby, It's Cold Outside by Skye Moon

    Baby, It's Cold Outside by Skye Moon

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Niklaus was looking forward to a new start. Tierney was just trying to make it through the holiday. Neither of them knew that they were just what Santa ordered for the season...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  contemporary  fiction  holidays  book  adult  romance
  • Unforgettable Man by Tiye Love

    Unforgettable Man by Tiye Love

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Every Queen needs her King…Prominent and successful attorney, Devin Toussaint has notoriously had more than his fair share of women. Healed from his very public and painful divorce and now a better man, Devin has his mind set on the gorgeous Royalty, the only woman who has ever tamed his wandering heart.Royalty James has it all—a successful career, a brilliant son, and is dating a good man...
  • Unforgettable Kiss by Tiye Love

    Unforgettable Kiss by Tiye Love

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    The beautiful and free-spirited Raini Blue is a struggling artist with aspirations to have her own gallery. Believing she is content, she’s comfortable with her job at a local bookstore and selling her wares in the New Orleans French Market. But her world is about to shift when Tre LaSalle, the man with whom she shared her first kiss as a teenager, comes back into her life...
  • Duke's Heart by Vivian Rose Lee

    Duke's Heart by Vivian Rose Lee

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She called him Ellington just to irritate him and he called her Caitlin to irritate her, but to family and friends they were known as Duke and Cat. From the first moment, they met Caitlin “Cat” Smith and Ellington “Duke” Howard had an instant dislike for each other...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  humor  contemporary  fiction  book  adult
  • Mr. One and Only: Baes of Juneteenth by Sharon C. Cooper

    Mr. One and Only: Baes of Juneteenth by Sharon C. Cooper

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    They come from two different worlds, but when the heart is involved nothing else matters. Entrepreneur Noah Chambers, aka Mr. Black Atlanta, always gets what he wants. So when he falls in love with Genesis Savell and asks her to marry him, he’s certain she’ll say yes. She doesn’t. Instead, she insists they take a break from each other...
  • On the Naughty List: A Falling for a Rose Christmas Special by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    On the Naughty List: A Falling for a Rose Christmas Special by Stephanie Nicole Norris

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    She was tired of waiting, and his starvation for her had reached its ultimate peak. So when a Christmas party brings Eden Alexandria Rose and Derek James Clark face to face again, sparks turn into a detonation of desire that lands them both, on the naughty list. *Authors Note - This is a short story and only meant to give you a look inside Derek and Eden’s Christmas together...
  • 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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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  contemporary  steamy  fiction  book  adult
  • Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West

    Transformation: The Metamorphosis Series Book Three by Bailey West

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    Former NBA star Zechariah Aldaine's world shatters with a career-ending injury, leaving him to navigate a life outside the basketball court's spotlight. Known for his competitive spirit and charismatic presence, Zec now faces the challenge of finding purpose in a world where he's no longer the star player...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  fiction  contemporary  book  adult
  • Kings Surrender by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato

    Kings Surrender by Iesha Bree, Selena Tosato

    Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars
    · 6 ratings
    In a world where love seems like a distant dream, Zarah King has built an empire on her own terms. As the owner of a thriving resort, she’s a force to be reckoned with—strong, independent, and fiercely guarded. Haunted by memories of her father and the disappointments of past relationships, Zarah has convinced herself that men are incapable of true love and commitment...
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    black-mc  poc-mc  romance  fiction  contemporary  book  adult
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