Regina never thought she needed a man to be happy… then Michael came. Except, he didn’t make her smile with joy. No, he made her furious. Sure, Regina has always been a bit stubborn and independent. That's what makes her such a good lawyer. But now she’s in a bind because she has to resolve her mother’s estate and, for the first time, she needs some help. She caves, puts her ego aside, and reluctantly asks for assistance… And gets Michael Pickett. Seriously? Did it have to be him? Sure, he’s a brilliant attorney with a body to die for. And yeah, he definitely fills out a suit in the most delicious ways, but… he’s the most stubborn and independent person she’s ever met since… She’s looked in the mirror! That’s right. He’s a male version of Regina—the two of them constantly at odds until they realize one simple thing: Sure, they hate each other with a fiery burning passion. But… They might also love each other with that same intensity.

Love can be bittersweet when you take it nibble by nibble… Just make sure you don’t break off more than you can chew. Bridgid wasn’t looking for love when she left her corporate job and returned to her small Texas hometown, but Momma is knocking on Heaven’s door, and someone has to manage the family business. Joel is only there to help with the final arrangements for their small grieving family, and offer counseling to Bridgid in her time of loss. His heart was never on the table. There’s just one problem. She’s falling in love with him. For a girl who has her eyes set on the bright lights and fast pace of the big city, giving your heart to someone who won’t leave their small town is definitely a problem. No matter if Joel is a good, decent, honest man that she can picture herself with forever... Now something’s cooking in the kitchen, and it’s piping hot—don’t burn your mouth as you sink your teeth into a romance so sweet… It has to take place in a bakery.

Trulia Grant left the big city to find herself. Instead, she found a man who helped her discover a whole new world… Trulia was always the runt of the litter. Out of the three Grant sisters, she was always the quirky one—different—and paved her own path no matter the obstacles in her way. So, it wasn’t surprising that she never expected to move back to her close-minded hometown, but that’s not all she never expected. She never expected someone like Tyson Hayes to enter her life. This white boy is gorgeous, laid back, and has a quiet charm that pulls at her heart. Where Trulia thrived on the energy of New York City, Tyson has a laid back and easy going attitude. He’s not her type, and she’s definitely not his. But something brings them together and forces them to crave one another when they’re apart. Can these two figure out what is between them—if these feelings are real—before they get hurt? And hopefully before other people hurt them?

A Black nurse with a teenager to raise. A white cop hiding a tender heart. Do they have what it takes to indulge their forbidden passion? Caregiver Belle Jones always puts her own needs last on the list. As a busy nurse and sole provider for her teenage brother, she has no time for meaningless hookups. And when her younger sibling arrives home in the backseat of a police car, the fury she feels for his strutting uniformed escort far outweighs her spark of desire. Sheriff Bently Evans works hard to protect his town… and keep his emotions locked away. When it comes to relationships, that means burying his real feelings behind crass humor and his flirtatious playboy reputation. But after driving a stranded African American teen home, he meets a stunning woman who makes it impossible to sustain his act. As Belle slowly falls for the rugged lawman’s true gentle nature, she fears he’s not the type to ever commit. And just as Bently is ready to be vulnerable, an ominous warning forces him to push the woman he desires away from a deadly risk. Will a judgmental society drive a wedge between them, or can they conquer all with their powerful love? Defying Gravity is the tantalizing third standalone novel in the Shattered Cove contemporary romance series. If you like off-limits passions, socially relevant reads, and couples who triumph over adversity, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s page-turning tale. Buy Defying Gravity to find hope and healing today! ***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.*** ---------- Keywords related to this contemporary romance novel: Forbidden interracial romance, forbidden interracial romance novel, enemies to lovers romance, bwwm romance book, police romance, small town sheriff romance, sheriff romance, contemporary romance novel, interracial romance books, multicultural romance books, nurse romance, racism romance, strong female lead, abused heroine romance bwwm, strong women, beach reads, strong heroine, wmbw romance, bwwm romance, small town romance, interracial romance books, romance ebook, white man black woman interracial romance, IR romance books, contemporary romance series, wmbw, romance series book, african american romance, ir, IR romance books, romance novels to read, love story, love story books, interracial relationship, tortured hero romance, police brutality romance books, small town romance series, shattered cove series, new adult romance books, new adult romance,

All he needs is his cabin in the woods... BLAKE - Peace and quiet, people-free-that's my paradise. I've had enough action for this lifetime and the next, seen more blood than most, and I'm done with death and destruction.The last thing I want is to get involved with the 'normal' world, but a city girl in distress shows up in my neck of the woods, disturbing my careful balance. One look at the curvy beauty and it's not just about helping her; those juicy curves of hers are demanding I help myself! But is the damsel worth the trouble and drama she's sure to bring?All she needs is her home office... BRANDI - There I was, living the introvert dream. I work from home and can have everything I want delivered to me; I barely have to leave my apartment!But then I opened my door for a food delivery, and my life changed. How was I to know the delivery guy would end up being an unstable stalker? When his obsession with me goes too far, I accept my best friend's suggestion of staying with her ex-military brother in the wilderness for a while. I sure as hell wasn't prepared for the carnal temptations the insanely hot, wild-looking man would bring! Suddenly, I'm not so sure Blake's that stable himself; he might be more dangerous than the stalker I thought I left behind...An alpha veteran recluse and an untouched BBW butt heads in this steamy interracial romance!

In this finale, Iyana finds herself abandoned and pregnant after she is kidnapped and raped by her ex-boyfriend, Elijah. Instead of being the loving and compassionate boyfriend, Keyz walks out on her only to come back fighting to get the one that got away. That would be easy if he didn’t have other battles to fight like the one against Chico and Myriah about their son, Ishmael. It’s no longer man against man. It’s crew against crew until they all realize that family trumps all when lives are at stake. Rickey, Iyana’s loud and sassy best friend, sadly learns that Tone is not the man he thought he was. After almost a year of being his bedroom action, Tone walks out leaving Rickey to pick up the pieces alone, or does he? Sky and Shyne are the couple from hell while they fight the good fight in the name of love. Little did they know that their battle is bigger than love when new enemies rear their ugly heads. Will Sky and Shyne stick it out and fight together, or will their egos and careers get in the way? Myriah and Chico are now together and things couldn’t be worse. If it wasn’t about the paternity of Ishmael, it was about his rowdy ex, Meka, who couldn’t seem to let go. Will their testament of love stand against the wiles of a jaded ex, or will they allow each other one more person to stand in their way of happiness? Find out who wins and who loses when it comes to matters of the heart. There are never any easy battles but once you win, the beauty is getting the prize you fought and would kill for.

He's a storm I can't resist. Weston Bradford entered my world in a whirlwind. Or, more accurately, during a torrential downpour. After our brief encounter, I didn't think I'd ever see him again. Until I'm hired to work on a historic home renovation and learn he's my new client. The last thing I need when trying to make a name for myself in this industry is to fall for my client, and a wealthy one at that. Despite my best efforts, there's no denying the spark between us that grows stronger every day. When my past collides with my present in a devastating way, can I finally allow myself to put my trust in Weston? Possession in the first book in the Possession Duet. Start this epic interracial romance between two star-crossed lovers today, and find out if love truly can conquer hate. The special edition paperback includes special formatting and a discrete cover. The material is the same as the original edition paperback.