So, what’s changing, what’s remaining, and what’s coming up? Keep reading.

New romance novella by Sujeiry

Our last published romance novella was Yoanna by Sujeiry Gonzalez, the second steamy romance novel in her Heights of Love series. Heights of Love follows a tight-knit group of friends in NYC navigating ambition and desire. The series centers bold, multicultural women who embrace sexual freedom and always decide how their happily ever afters end.

Sujeiry is publishing the third novel in the series, Reina, March 2026. Reina follows a 45-year-old single mom who has finally dumped her off-again, on-again partner of over 20 years. The story dives into her journey to self-love and self-acceptance, while depicting her steamy escapades as a voluptuous woman in midlife. Reina is getting her groove back in NYC and beyond, and learning to love herself and her full-figured body.

New romance novellas by Kayla

Author Kayla Love is completing her Bliss Bay Romance series this year by following the journey of two more multifaceted and authentic Black women refusing to settle for struggle love. Like their predecessors, their paths will take them to Bliss Bay, the fictional beach town outside of New York City, where the salty air and steamy nights provide the perfect backdrop for sparks to fly like Fourth of July fireworks.

The fourth book in the series, Ellerie, will drop Summer 2026, and follow the journey of a 41-year-old woman at a crossroads. After leaving her career and a relationship gone awry, the idea of starting over is daunting. As she considers her next chapter, someone unexpected shows up and forces her to reckon with what living for herself really means.

More to come on Imani, which will be released Holiday 2026. Stay tuned!

More free short romance reads

This year, we pivoted from writing relationship-centered articles and listicles to sharing free short romance reads, and we loved it! Apparently, so did all of you. We’ve received incredible feedback, especially about our most recent SantaCon-inspired holiday romance.

Standalone short romance reads

The more we write, the more confident we become as romance authors. Our stories are valuable and worthy of being seen, devoured, and monetized. In 2026, Give Them Romance is prioritizing not only the sale of our bingeable romance novellas, but also the short romance reads we share through our newsletter.

You’ll still have access to free romance reads. However, if you want the full completed story, and even a pick-your-own-ending twist, you’ll be able to purchase them as standalone titles, no monthly membership required.

A new platform

Speaking of monthly memberships, we’re moving from Substack to Patreon to offer more flexibility in how you, as subscribers, can support us. On Patreon, you’ll still have access to our free romance content, just like on Substack. The biggest change is that you’ll be able to purchase our full romance ebooks in one shot.

If you want access to quarterly romance ebooks, stories, and exclusive news, you can opt into a recurring monthly membership. We’ll be offering two paid tiers, along with a free membership, and we’re still working out the details.

What happens to Substack?

Listicles and relationship-centered articles are coming back. They performed really well, so we’ll be focusing this newsletter on that content.

Do I have to do anything?

Nope. We’ll move everyone over to Patreon easily and seamlessly.

So, that’s what’s changing, what’s staying, and what’s coming up. Let us know what you think in the comments and what you’re calling in this new year. Let’s go, 2026!

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So, get comfy, pour a drink, and prepare your shopping carts—here are must-read romance books by Black authors in honor of Juneteenth!

Psst. The links in this post are affiliate links. We are an Amazon Associate and earn from qualifying purchases. We are also proud to be a Bookshop affiliate. Every purchase on Bookshop financially supports independent bookstores!

Celebrate Juneteenth with Romance Books by Black Authors

Brown Sugar This Christmas (Sag Harbor Black Romances) by Lula White

The Hamptons are known for being exclusive, upper-echelon communities where the wealthy go to escape. And Sag Harbor is a haven for the Black Community. So imagine that as the backdrop for Brown Sugar This Christmas (paid link), an enemies-to-lovers holiday romance complete with money and mystique.

Situationship by E.M. Wilson

Situationship by E.M. Wilson is a spicy, friends-to-lovers romance between Teagan, a no-nonsense law student, and Heath, a charming Physical Therapist graduate navigating family dynamics. This no-strings summer arrangement gets spicy, but is there more than meets the eye? Find out in the Situationship (paid link)! Also, stay tuned for our interview with E.M. Wilson, where we will dive into Situationship, her writing process, and more.

She’s a Keeper by Tember Sapphire

Want to score a great read? Kick it with She’s a Keeper (paid link), a friends-to-lovers sports romance that includes elements of Caribbean culture and language. This dual point of view, second chance romance is all feels and no fouls.

Brandy by Kayla Love

Brandy (paid link) is a fun and flirty short summer romance by Give the Romance writer, Kayla Love. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. When summer fades to fall, will she find the real love she’s been searching for, or endure autumn alone?

Falling for the Mark by Dominique Davis

Maya, the daughter of a mother-daughter con artist duo, meets her match when she catches feelings for Kennedy, the daughter of the pair’s latest target. Will she scheme against Kennedy despite having feelings for him? Find out in Falling for the Mark (paid link).

Libido Lessons by Lola Knight

In Libido Lessons (paid link), Stephanie Clark is all about rules and sensible shoes—until Chase Richards, the new, smoking-hot teacher, flips her world upside down. When his flirtation turns bold, Stephanie faces a delicious dilemma: stay safe and color inside the lines, or throw caution to the wind and indulge in some much-needed heat and pleasure. Spoiler: things get spicy when she dares to play outside the lines!

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There’s More Free Romance

Since you loved our free romance stories last week, we partnered with more authors to share even more free romance! Grab them here.

To celebrate the Spring Equinox, we are sharing a slew of free romance books from a variety of authors with you. From book excerpts to short romance reads you’ll have tons to choose from, including two short stories from moi and author Kayla Love. Here’s a snippet of our short reads.

Enjoy Our Free Romance Books

Tra, La, La, La…Love? by Sujeiry Gonzalez

All Candi wants for Christmas is a chance to wow Robert, a famous theater director. She finally gets her shot at the spotlight at a holiday party thanks to her best friend, Yoanna's, brother, Joel. Dressed in a sexy Mrs. Claus costume, she's ready to take center stage and sing her heart out...until an unexpected and spicy twist leads her astray.

Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop by Kayla Love

When Brandy meets Justin she thinks...this is the one! Their chemistry is undeniable and she can't wait to see how their love story unfolds. But when life throws some unexpected curve balls, will they figure out how to make their relationship work, she has to figure out how to make their relationship work, or will the other shoe finally drop?

There’s more where that came from! Check out over 100 free romance books right here, right now!

Happy New Year! We hope this finds you well.

Thank you for your continued support of Give Them Romance. When we started this endeavor, we had no idea where it would take us. We knew we wanted to share more about our business and books, our hot takes and happily ever afters, and our life lessons and perspectives on love. As you’ve noticed, we’ve done a lot of that! And we are really proud of the work we, and our team, have produced.

As with any new year, we took a step back to evaluate our progress and decide what direction makes the most sense nearly three years into our business and at just over a year of producing this romance readers newsletter. A theme resonating for us both right now is about doing what we desire and what brings us the most joy in this work!

So, expect to see some shifts here. Our focus will go back to sharing fictional stories for romance readers and be much more heavily book-centered. From personal essays and tips from our leading ladies to recommendations and reviews of our favorite authors, we are excited to bring you some unique content. So stay tuned!

Also, more publications from the Heights of Love, Bliss Bay, and Libido Lessons series are coming this year!

Thanks again for your support!

Sujeiry & Krista

Hi! I’m Kayla…well, actually that’s not my real name. That’s my pen name or my nom de plume. You might be saying to yourself, “Well, why is Kayla private about her identity?” Well, given the nature of my day job, I wanted to create a different identity and brand for this part of my life. Maybe one day I’ll pull a Stacey Abrams and reveal to the world who I am, but for now, I prefer to stick to this pseudonym. 

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What excites me about writing right now? 

I have sooo many ideas so I’m excited about developing! I have a few short pieces I’m workshopping, but my next big thing is finishing book 4 of the Bliss Bay series, Ellerie. She’s starting to shape up, but I’m still outlining parts of her journey. Having fun exploring some new territory…

I also have been so inspired by the writing community I’ve formed. I love connecting with other authors, motivating each other, and celebrating each other’s wins.

When do I write? 

When I get inspired! Sometimes an idea just burns in my brain until I get it out. If I’m not by my laptop this looks like ideas captured on the Notes app or on scraps of paper. 

It can be tough to schedule enough time with a full time job, but because it’s important, I make it work! I have to build time into my busy schedule and often make appointments with myself like I would for a work meeting. Typically, this is in the evening after the work day and dinner when I have the brain space to focus. 

Where do I write?

Typically, in my home sitting on my cozy couch! (Although I have been known to cover some serious ground on a flight when I’m not pulled by the usual distractions!)

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Why do I write romance? 

Well, honestly, I wanted to write some of the happily ever afters life didn’t give me. My characters and I have a lot in common and a lot of the scenarios are loosely based on reality - with some embellishments and adaptations, of course! Beyond that, I wanted to tell more stories of Black women, like me, finding love and living life in a diverse world. While we share so much that I love and appreciate about our culture, we are also not a monolith and I enjoy creating characters and worlds with depth and diversity that reflects my own experiences.  

How do I decide what to write? 

I think about what stories still need to be told! I love that all my leading ladies are over 30 and that Gabby and Ellerie are in their 40s. In pop culture, Hollywood, and the world, we often prize youth. There’s so much more I’ve experienced and learned as I’ve gotten older, especially over 35. There are unique aspects of dating, mating, and finding love that have more nuance and depth and my goal is to show more of that so that more women can be seen. 

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Like romance? We got you! From spicy to sweet to naughty, there is something for everyone.

Candi is a spicy and comical romance novelette featuring Dominican characters and a messy love triangle. You’ll laugh, ooh and ah, and wonder: can Candi get any messier? Read to find out.

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Brandy is a fun and flirty short summer romance. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. Will she go from breaking down to breaking through? Read and see!

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Danielle is a sweet, yet saucy romance novelette. Follow Danielle as she figures out life after cutting off her FWB. Will she find love in an unexpected place? Read to find out.

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Gabby is steamy summer read that has you feeling all the feels by fall. Will a surprise second chance at romance lead to lasting love at 40? Grab your copy to see what happens!

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This part of the Concrete Jungle is lit with merengue blasting from cars, the rich scent of ajo (garlic), Dominican oregano, handmade sazon, and the sing-song, rapid-paced, and often clever lengua (tongue) of my people. And although I now reside in the suburbs (shout out to Long Island!) I still consider el alto Manhattan (upper Manhattan) home.

It’s where I grew up.

Partied.

Laughed so hard that I cried. Struggled to find myself. Worked as a teacher.

And lost my head (and heart) repeatedly over Bacardi and Cokes at Coogans Restaurant and Bar (RIP).

This is where Candi is from. A born and bred Dominican, she is quintessential WAHI, with her love of music, family, her best friend (who is also family as is often the case for Latinos), and an unbreakable, optimistic energy (despite financial and romantic woes) that is contagious. All books in the“Heights of Love” series (Yo is coming next!) take place in Washington Heights, hence the name, and feature layered, BIPOC leading ladies and side characters. Because I am proud of where I am from. I am proud to represent my community in my books.

Fall in love with Washington Heights in Candi, the first romance novel in the “Heights of Love” series. Grab Candi here.

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Fresh off a break up, feeling angsty and looking for a new creative outlet, I had the following text exchange with Sujeiry. 

Krista: “I want to take a stab at a fiction mini series, but have to scope it out more.”

Sujeiry: “That’s crazy that you just mentioned that. When you explained the story the first thing I thought about was having an anthology of short stories about women of color and dating.”

Like Sujeiry, I had never planned to be a romance writer. After spending my twenties and thirties chronicling my life and sharing my musings about men, friends, like, and love in New York City, I was ready for a change. I still wanted to write compelling stories, but with more creative liberties than reality would allow. And as we continued to discuss our next collaboration and landed on romance, it just clicked. If nothing else, I could right (write?!) perceived wrongs and give my leading ladies the happily ever afters that had eluded me in real life!

It was quite the shift because I hadn’t tackled fiction in over 20 years. The last time was in a fiction writing class in undergrad where my character commemorated her newfound independence with a tattoo. (You know there’s truth in all fiction.) What that story, and my others, lacked at that time was enough realism and conflict that twenty more years of experience and perspective have offered. 

So, here we are. 

My first short (and sweet) novella, Coffee and Synergy, was created as a play on and parallel to Sujeiry’s super spicy, Cocktails and Strategy, a title idea developed over wine after attending a book event in Los Angeles together.

 Coffee could actually have a number of backdrops, as the street names and neighborhoods are fictional, but it is actually influenced by one of my favorite Black-owned boutiques in Los Angeles! While most folks know L.A. for Hollywood or the beaches, there are so many other rich, vibrant, thriving Black communities. And writing stories where we are represented living full, real, complex lives without a trauma narrative is important to me.

Continue to expect more multifaceted, Black leading ladies finding real love just as they are from me! And, of course, more incredible stories about other BIPOC leading ladies from Sujeiry, Kayla, and our Corner of Press team!

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Like romance? We got you! From spicy to sweet to naughty, there is something for everyone.

Candi is a spicy and comical romance novelette featuring Dominican characters and a messy love triangle. You’ll laugh, ooh and ah, and wonder: can Candi get any messier? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Brandy is a fun and flirty short summer romance. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. Will she go from breaking down to breaking through? Read and see!

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Danielle is a sweet, yet saucy romance novelette. Follow Danielle as she figures out life after cutting off her FWB. Will she find love in an unexpected place? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Gabby is steamy summer read that has you feeling all the feels by fall. Will a surprise second chance at romance lead to lasting love at 40? Grab your copy to see what happens!

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As in, “Please love me, choose me, be with me!!!!!!!!!!!”

This is where we find Candi in Heights of Love: Candi, the debut novel of the “Heights of Love” series. She keeps looking for love in all the wrong places, including her workplace. An administrative assistant at a Queens real estate firm by day and an aspiring singer by night, Candi finds herself pining away for her chiseled, successful, and charming co-worker, Jay. And, just like yours truly (or at least my former self), Candi does whatever it takes for the object of her affection to choose her. 

What does Candi get into with Jay? Grab your copy of Heights of Love: Candi on Amazon to find out.

Before you go…

I'll leave you with 5 facts about me so you get to know me even better. 

• relationship blogger and journalist for over 20 years

• hosted a self-titled, talk radio show on SiriusXM 

• obsessed with Cajun french fries and Lousiana Rub chicken wings (and it’s about the only spicy/hot food that I eat) 

• have an 8-year-old son

• really want to learn how to work a pole (as in a stripper pole)

Love me yet? I thought so ;-)

Here’s to sharing more meet-cutes!

Xo,

Sujeiry

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If you aren’t from the area, you may wonder how this set up even works. Basically, an individual or group secures a lease and then gathers a larger group to buy “shares,” or a set of weekends, where they can use the house and its amenities. Sometimes the housemates know each other in advance, but sometimes they don’t! Especially if it’s a newly established house.

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When I first joined a house years ago, I had the privilege of being good friends with the couple who was starting it. Our core group reached out to fun folks in our network that might be interested - or at least curious - about our plans. We also used the technology of the time (Craigslist!) to recruit. We’d meet up with other New Yorkers at bars around the city to see if they matched our energy, interests, and vibes. We managed to meet enough cool people to make up a full and fun house. (We also met some wackadoodles, which is a story for another day. But it was a mostly fun experience engaging professionals like us!) Similar to Brandy’s story, there is often an opportunity to invite guests for the weekend. That variability always brings different and new energy to the mix. Also, similar to the story, cross friendships form and relationships flourish back in the city. 

I think the best fictional stories have enough of a dose of reality in them! While Brandy’s experience is fictional, many of the characters, conflicts, and conclusions, have an ounce of inspiration from someone or something that’s happened to me or my friends. 

Have you ever experienced a summer share? Share more about your experience below!

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I realize now that as I evolved as a woman it was only natural to shift as a Latina writer and author. I’ve identified as a writer since the early age of 12. Much like I stopped writing Sweet Valley High copycat stories by 15 (oh the lawsuits that would have ensued!) I outgrew writing about penises, sex positions, and dating fails. Especially with a newborn stuck to my tit. 

It’s only natural as a grown-ass woman and momma that this former relationship writer and journalist turned to fiction and popped out a romance novel.  

I wasn’t sure how to start. I just knew I had to. I sat down at my computer, opened Google Docs, and let the words flow. After 30 minutes, I had created my main character, Candi (short for Candida). I also realized that I had basically written a fictional story that wasn’t so fictional: that first paragraph was straight out of a scene from a fight that I had had with my ex-fiancé.

I didn’t get it right the first time or the second. But I didn’t give up. I continued to play with words, characters, and storylines. I took inspiration from my life - my mistakes, my lessons learned when dating, and even more mistakes - and who I am as a woman, sister, partner, and friend, and created Candi. 

A Latinx Romance Novel Is Born

Candi is as messy, funny, talented, and as energetic as I was in my 20s. Only her cocktail of choice is Fireball and mine was a Bacardi and Coke.

They say life imitates art. And that’s exactly what happened when I wrote my first Latinx romance novel, Heights of Love: Candi. Although I didn’t get in as much trouble as Candi does in my debut novelette (you must read that sexy scene that goes down in a car!) I had as much fun as she did before I became a responsible adult and momma. 

So, no more penis stories from me. But you’ll definitely get some sexy stories from Candi. 

Grab your copy of Heights of Love: Candi on Amazon. Available in paperback and Kindle. 

You read that right. You can read Yo for free before it’s published!

About The Heights of Love: Yo

After an unexpected breakup, Type A and laser-focused Dr. Yoanna De Santos swears off men to focus on her booming gynecological practice. That's until she winds up banging Ben, a server, at her New Year’s Eve/birthday party. Yo keeps running into Ben and having the most titillating encounters. Will Yo’s rigidity and perfectionism ruin her happily ever after, or will she give in to the mysterious Ben and all his twists and turns?

How to Grab a Free Copy of Yo

What is required of you is simple: read Yo and leave a review on launch day.

Interested? Complete this form here. We will be in touch soon with a copy of Yo!

It finally happened! Yours truly has been upgraded. Candi, a Latinx romance novel by Sujeiry Gonzalez about yours truly (yes, this is Candi) has been gifted a brand-spanking new book cover!

I received the call from Sujeiry while meditating in my closet. I needed the R&R and comfort of my shoes after learning that a gringa booked the role of Maria in the off-off-off Broadway musical, West Side Story. She can’t belt how I can; I stood outside the door of Ripley’s Studios, dissecting every note that flew out of her tiny mouth. But she controlled her vocal runs and breath like a pro.

I still struggle with it. I’ve sung all of my life; I’m a natural! But I’ve never taken vocal lessons. Unless you count that time I purchased a Groupon from a vocal coach who turned out to be a faux producer turned faux vocal coach. My best friend, Yo, warned me.

“Babe. I better not catch you on the news because you went to some ‘producers’ Brooklyn apartment. I’m too busy to rescue you.”

Of course, I didn’t listen. What if it turned out to be an amazing experience? I’m nothing but a risk-taker and an optimist. Yo…not so much. So I hopped on the 1 train on 181st Street, transferred to the 2 train on 96th Street, got off on Flatbush Avenue, hopped on a Dollar Van, and ended up in a Brooklyn basement with Jamal and his keyboard. Jamal couldn’t hold a note to save his life, but at least I proved Yo wrong and made it out alive.

Do you see why I needed an upgrade? Despite Joel and Yo comforting me with my favorite bagels and the largest bottle of Fireball I’ve ever seen, your girl desperately needed a self-esteem boost. A new cover for my self-titled Latinx romance novel makes me feel like the star that I know I am! I mean, I went from this….

To (drumroll please!) this!

Guess what else? I am looking for ARC readers for Candi.

If you’d like to receive a free e-book copy of “Candi” in exchange for an Amazon review, please complete this form.

Tell me. What do you think about the new Candi book cover?

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Like romance? We got you! From spicy to sweet to naughty, there is something for everyone.

Candi is a spicy and comical romance novelette featuring Dominican characters and a messy love triangle. You’ll laugh, ooh and ah, and wonder: can Candi get any messier? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Brandy is a fun and flirty short summer romance. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. Will she go from breaking down to breaking through? Read and see!

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Danielle is a sweet, yet saucy romance novelette. Follow Danielle as she figures out life after cutting off her FWB. Will she find love in an unexpected place? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Gabby is steamy summer read that has you feeling all the feels by fall. Will a surprise second chance at romance lead to lasting love at 40? Grab your copy to see what happens!

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You made it! Or, almost. You’ve managed to get to inbox zero. You’ve put up your out-of-office message. Everyone can circle back in the New Year. Ahhh…

In a few days, the gifts will be unwrapped, All I Want for Christmas will have lost its luster, and you’ll be left with a few lazy days to enjoy before it is back to the grind. There’s just one thing you’ll need now - a racy BIPOC romance novel to read! Don’t get caught without one. If you order now, you can have our current publications on your doorstep in time to crack open when the dust has settled.

From spicy to sweet, to naughty to nice, there’s something for everyone. Pick your poison!

Happy Holidays and Happy Romance Reading!

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Candi is a spicy and comical BIPOC romance novelette featuring Dominican characters and a messy love triangle. You’ll laugh, ooh and ah, and wonder: can Candi get any messier? Read to find out.

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Brandy is a fun and flirty short summer BIPOC romance. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. Will she go from breaking down to breaking through? Read and see!

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Danielle is a sweet, yet saucy BIPOC romance novelette. Follow Danielle as she figures out life after cutting off her FWB. Will she find love in an unexpected place? Read to find out.

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Gabby is steamy summer read that has you feeling all the feels by fall. Will a surprise second chance at romance lead to lasting love at 40? Grab your copy to see what happens!

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In the words of DMX, “There was Brenda, LaTisha, Linda, Felicia, Dawn, LeShaun, Ines, and Alicia.” But if you ask Gabby, the latest lead in the Bliss Bay Romance series, how she would name her boys of summer, she’d say, “There was Brent, Aidan, Victor, Jayden, Brandon, Landon, Chris, and Caden.” 

But is that what she really wants? 

What does our 40 year old leading lady really want when it comes to romance?

After another failed long-term relationship, Gabby thinks she just wants a summer of fun. A summer all about her. In her words, trading her tears for triumph. (Or, swapping her sobbing for suitors, perhaps?) 

At first, it’s all fun and games! Midnight makeouts at the beach. New options to consider every weekend. But before long, she realizes Project Get Over Her Ex is leaving her wanting something more than a trail of insignificant others. Something real. Someone she could love through the summertime, winter, spring, and fall, like Mary J. Blige. 

“I don’t want another almost right situation. I want right. Real. Every day. Living life together. It’s that or nothing. And as daunting as nothing would be, I refuse to settle for less.”

As life often does, she’s thrown a curve ball she could never have anticipated when she is surprisingly reconnected with someone from her past. What will happen when she must choose between following a new professional opportunity and pursuing a second chance at love?

Drop your predictions in the comments for what you think will happen in this sexy romance novel with 40 year old characters. Then, grab your copy of Gabby, now available for purchase on Amazon in paperback and Kindle! Happy reading!

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Like romance? We got you! From spicy to sweet to naughty, there is something for everyone.

Candi is a spicy and comical romance novelette featuring Dominican characters and a messy love triangle. You’ll laugh, ooh and ah, and wonder: can Candi get any messier? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Brandy is a fun and flirty short summer romance. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. Will she go from breaking down to breaking through? Read and see!

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Danielle is a sweet, yet saucy romance novelette. Follow Danielle as she figures out life after cutting off her FWB. Will she find love in an unexpected place? Read to find out.

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I launched this newsletter a year ago to share my romance stories and have found a partner of my own! I ain’t married (yet!) but I do have a long-time friend turned writing and business partner, Krista Purnell. Say hi, Krista!

Hey everyone, I’m Krista! An East Coast gal living in a West Coast world. I’m excited to be on this journey with Sujeiry and look forward to bringing you fun, flirty, and fresh content. Look out for sweet stories, thought-provoking essays, and other musings about love, dating, and more.

Much like your typical NYC romance, Krista and I met at a rooftop party at the wee age of 20-something.

We were young, friendly, and oh so single. Krista and I bonded over our love of writing and boys, and have been friends ever since. Now we’ve joined forces to share our saucy relationship blogs and romance stories featuring BIPOC leading ladies and characters.

Our New Reads

We have some fresh content for ya! Check out “What Had Happened Was…” a new column written by Sujeiry’s first fictional romance character, Candi. You’ll love her messy relationship stories. Her first story is available for your reading pleasure!

• I Left a Thanksgiving Fiesta for a Booty Call

We’re also giving you “The Goods,” our relationship blog where we cover all things (self) love, dating, the single life, and sex. You’ll love Krista’s first post:

• 6 Ways to Stay Sane During the Holidays When Single

And these from yours truly:

• 6 Common Sex Dreams and What They Mean

• Why Women Stay in Unhappy Relationships

We’re excited to share so much more with you. And if you like what you read, share Give Them Romance with a friend by hitting the share button below!

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Like romance? We got you! From spicy to sweet to naughty, there is something for everyone.

Candi is a spicy and comical romance novelette featuring Dominican characters and a messy love triangle. You’ll laugh, ooh and ah, and wonder: can Candi get any messier? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Brandy is a fun and flirty short summer romance. You’ll root for Brandy as she navigates the ramifications of catching real feelings for her fake boo. Will she go from breaking down to breaking through? Read and see!

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Danielle is a sweet, yet saucy romance novelette. Follow Danielle as she figures out life after cutting off her FWB. Will she find love in an unexpected place? Read to find out.

Buy: Paperback | Kindle

Corner of Press is on Kindle Vella! All our books are available there now. You can even read some chapters, if not an entire book, for free. To help you get the hang on Amazon’s new baby, we’re sharing this easy-to-follow tutorial. But first, we’re answering the question you’re all probably wondering: what is Kindle Vella?

What is Kindle Vella?

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s newish baby where you can read books as “episodes” right on your phone or on desktop. Episodes are considered chapters on Kindle Vella. Authors create a schedule to drop an “episode” weekly or sometimes even daily.

How do I read books on Kindle Vella?

You have three options: read on your phone, read on your desktop, and/or read on your Kindle App on your phone or tablet.

Once you decide where you will read our books on Vella click on our links (see below).

1. Login to Amazon.

2. You will be asked to claim free tokens (I explain tokens below also).

3. Claim them and start reading!

What are Kindle Vella Tokens?

To read books on Kindle Vella, you need “tokens.” Tokens unlock episodes and are given for free once you sign up to read Kindle Vella. To get tokens, click on “Free tokens” on upper right hand corner of your screen, phone, or Kindle app. This grants you 200 tokens (sometimes Kindle Vella even gives you more) which allows you to read A LOT of episodes! Most or our episodes cost 10-20 tokens, so you can read an entire book for free!

Read and Give a Thumbs Up

Once you have read one of our episodes on Kindle Vella, you can rate it by giving it a thumbs up.

It’s super simple, just hover over the thumb and click. This really helps our books get traction and shows us that you love it. And we want to know you love it!

If you’re more of a visual learner, here’s a quick video tutorial.

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Welcome to Give Them Romance, a newsletter Welcome to Give Them Romance, a newsletter where we share spicy, sweet, and sometimes naughty romance novels, relationship blogs, and stories featuring BIPOC leading ladies.

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Created by long-time friends and writers, Sujeiry Gonzalez and Krista Purnell, they decided to launch this relationship newsletter and Corner of Press, their independent publishing enterprise, to celebrate the lives of Latinx and African American characters. There aren’t enough books or blogs written for us by us and so we are here to change that!

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About the Founders

Sujeiry Gonzalez is an OG relationship blogger and journalist. Her relationship blogs and articles have been published in Latina Magazine, Hip Latina, Well + Good, Cosmopolitan, Madamenoire, YourTango, and many more. She also hosted her relationship, talk radio show, Love Sujeiry, on SiriusXM. Sujeiry self-published her first book, Love Trips, in 2012 and debuted her first romance novel, Candi, in 2022 with Corner of Press, Krista and Sujeiry’s independent publishing house. She currently lives on Long Island, NY with her 7-year-old son, Evan, who loves reading Old Lady books and telling Sujeiry not to sing or dance so sexily! 

Krista Purnell has been writing since childhood. From fictional stories to letters to the editor, she’s always used her words to make a point. That love for crafting words and sharing stories eventually led her to start her own blog about life as a twentysomething (which is what initially connected her and business partner, Sujeiry, many years ago!). Her writing opportunities later expanded to the intimate apparel industry where she was a regular contributor to The Lingerie Post and later The Lingerie Addict, where she also served as an editor. She’s excited to share more of her work through Corner of Press, including her first foray into fiction! After spending most of her adult life in New York City, she is currently living la vida Los Angeles.