Celebrate Juneteenth with Romance Books by Black Authors
A celebration of love through the eyes of Black storytellers
It’s Juneteenth, and we’re celebrating with a heartfelt post from us as authors and women of color. What better way to honor this day than by spotlighting Black romance authors? We love books. We love romance. And we love elevating the brilliant voices of Black storytellers.
So, get comfy, pour a drink, and prepare your shopping carts—here are must-read romance books by Black authors in honor of Juneteenth!
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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!