OwnVoices: New romance books by BIPOC authors
Last updated: September 16, 2024
Love stories by Black, Indigenous, and people of color authors. Featuring new releases by Nadia Lee, Regine Abel, Milana Jacks, Asia Monique, Grace Callaway, Tiffany Patterson, Kenya Wright, Shantel Davis, B. Love, Tatum James among others.
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The Unwanted Bride by Nadia Lee
He got a fake fiancée to avoid an arranged marriage...except she turns out to be his arranged wife after all.Ambitious, driven and independent, billionaire Huxley Lasker refuses to marry the vapid bride his family has chosen to further their legal dynasty. Instead, he asks Grace Lain, a hot one-night stand from a few weeks earlier, to be his fake fiancée... -
![Imperial Fate by Regine Abel]()
Imperial Fate by Regine Abel
Trust no one…From the moment they met as teenagers, Prince Zerien and Siona knew they were soulmates. Siona is as smart and beautiful as she is fierce and dauntless. She will make the perfect Queen. But as per her father’s demands, he must wait six years to claim her as his bride, courting her from a distance until they become adults... -
![Alpha Thief; Part Three by Milana Jacks]()
Alpha Thief; Part Three by Milana Jacks
I stole her from the Horde. EronThe merchant’s claims that he found an alien female who responds to Regha Alphas the way our own Omegas do are true. He’s so stupid that he boasted about the female, and it reached the Horde’s ears. They came and will slaughter every male in this house. The Horde never lingers in one place. They come, they conquer, and they leave. I’m counting on that... -
![And Then There Was Passion by Asia Monique]()
And Then There Was Passion by Asia Monique
June Hanson Calix Moore was like nothing I’d ever experienced in this life.He stormed in with no regard for what it might do to my heart, only his own.I wanted to open up and give him a chance, same as I had the first night we met—the night we threw all caution to the wind and spent twelve passionate hours behind closed doors... -
![One Kiss to Desire by Grace Callaway]()
One Kiss to Desire by Grace Callaway
When a wounded lord hires a housekeeper in disguise, secrets smolder and sparks fly in this grumpy sunshine, enemies to lovers historical romance with heat, humor, and heart!Grappling with a life-changing injury, piano virtuoso Lord Ethan Harrington wants solitude. Chudleigh Bottoms, a quirky village in the middle of nowhere, seems like the place to find it... -
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![Wanted by Tiffany Patterson]()
Wanted by Tiffany Patterson
I came searching for my sister. What I found instead is a tall, dark, gorgeous man with glowing eyes… and it turns out I might be his fated mate. Emery My sister is missing. She left me a strange voicemail mentioning a mystery from our past. I take the first flight I can to Florida to look for her. When I find myself in a lot more danger than I ever expected, he saves me... -
![The Darkest Hour: by Kenya Wright]()
The Darkest Hour: by Kenya Wright
In the darkest hour, survival isn’t about escaping death.It’s about outlasting an enemy who has become your greatest temptation.Havoc—an assassin with a soul carved from the cruelest sins—has a $10 million dollar bounty on his head.Onyx—a lethal assassin in her own right—has been sent by her boss to capture him.But, she quickly learns that Havoc is not an easy target... -
![Addictions wasteland- THE SAGA by Shantel Davis]()
Addictions wasteland- THE SAGA by Shantel Davis
This is an intense emotional rollercoaster that dives deep into the tangled, forbidden love between Love and Kevlar. For ten years, Love has been caught in a web of passion, sacrifice, and cultural obligations, always playing second.Torn between duty and desire, Kevlar is determined to reclaim what he believes is his, even if it means burning everything around him down... -
![Dali: The Demolisher by B. Love]()
Dali: The Demolisher by B. Love
Dali demolished his opponents in the ring.Dali demolished any threats that came his way.Dali demolished his goals and dreams.Dali demolished my pu**y.The only thing he hadn’t been able to demolish were the fears that guarded my heart… but he was a fighter, even if he’d retired… and I knew he wouldn’t stop until he conquered me... -
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![Heir to His Heart by Tatum James]()
Heir to His Heart by Tatum James
After seeing the man she’s been dating post an engagement announcement, Jahnae Greer is devastated. With the advice from her friends, she goes out and has a drunken one-night stand with a handsome stranger. Months later when she finds out her ex-boyfriend isn’t the father of her child, she has no idea how to get in touch with the man from her one night stand... -
![Fated Love: A Spicy Enemies to Lovers Fated Mates Romantasy Duet by Chantal Fernando]()
Fated Love: A Spicy Enemies to Lovers Fated Mates Romantasy Duet by Chantal Fernando
Please This is a special edition 2 in 1 duet containing the first two books in the Fated Love Forewarned and Foretold.The fae spend their entire lives searching for their true mate.But me? I know who mine is.And I don't want him.My name is Astrid. I'm a fae, a seer and a healer.Not much scares me. But him?That's the darkness I'm never going to let catch me... -
![Claws and Controllers: Gerri Wilder Presents - A Paranormal Shifter Gamer Romance - with Heat by Milly Taiden]()
Claws and Controllers: Gerri Wilder Presents - A Paranormal Shifter Gamer Romance - with Heat by Milly Taiden
Espionage, Enemies, and Matchmaking MayhemGerri Wilder and the Matchmaker's Book Club are at it again with their biggest challenge yet. Armed with the desire for grandchildren and a sharp eye for love, these determined mamas are set on pairing two headstrong competitors with each other... -
![Shelter for Morgan by Reina Torres]()
Shelter for Morgan by Reina Torres
Firefighter Palmer “Rhett” Butler has what his friends and fellow firefighters call ‘Resting Rhett Face’ - He’s calm and cool under some of the most dangerous situations. It helps as he’s also the go to EMT on the shift crew. When you need someone to be the rock and hold things together, Rhett’s the one... -
![Safeguarded By The First Sergeant by Mia Caldwell]()
Safeguarded By The First Sergeant by Mia Caldwell
A past they can’t outrun, and a fight they can’t afford to lose.When a routine flight puts pilot Kat Deacon face-to-face with a deadly human trafficking ring, her past collides with a ruthless present... -
![Tainted Love: Reloaded, A Complete Mafia Romance by Christine Gray]()
Tainted Love: Reloaded, A Complete Mafia Romance by Christine Gray
“I love you.” Carmella smiled at his confession. “And I hate you,” he chuckled. “Not because of what you’ve done…no.”“Then why-““Baby, you need to stop thinking that it’s about you when my mind was this way even before I met you, Carmelle. You’ll survive me if you remember that,” he warned.Mateo hates her, loves her, needs her in this dark romance... -
![Magic in the Air by Adrianna Schuh]()
Magic in the Air by Adrianna Schuh
Olivia Ayala has mastered the art of blending the perfect ingredients to create magical confections in her small-town bakery in Addersfield, Rhode Island—a sanctuary for witches since 1697. As a fiercely independent single mom and a powerful witch, Olivia has crafted a life of sweet serenity for herself and her son, navigating the challenges of cerebral palsy with strength and grace... -
![Chosen by an Alien by Leora Gonzales]()
Chosen by an Alien by Leora Gonzales
Love, Lust, and Longing that is out of this world. This stellar set of steamy stories comes from the most sinful corners of space...Whether this collection of stories takes you for a journey across the galaxy or brings the alien oddities to Earth, you won't be left wanting.Do you like space pirates, enslaved planets, dying races, and forbidden romances? Then this boxed set is for you... -
![Never a Fugitive by Jan Thompson]()
Never a Fugitive by Jan Thompson
A grieving accountant. A former mistress. A stash of crypto secrets.A grieving accountant seeking justice for his murdered brother finds himself on the run with a senator’s former mistress who knows too many secrets.Starting his own investigation…After his brother is killed by a car bomb, Armin Dhillon quits his job to conduct his own investigation into the murder... -
![Accomplices in Love by Pat Simmons]()
Accomplices in Love by Pat Simmons
Parke “Pace” Jamieson VIII knows something is special about Harmony Reed, his sisters’ college friend who was almost stranded in St. Louis for Christmas. She checks all his boxes for looks, charm, great sense of humor, and strong attraction. Plus, the Jamiesons love her.Harmony lives in Chicago with her three overprotective brothers when not at school... -
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![Bewitched by Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Halloween Tale by Rachelle Ayala]()
Bewitched by Pemberley: A Pride and Prejudice Halloween Tale by Rachelle Ayala
🎃 A Pride and Prejudice husband-hunting or haunting hearts? 🎃Halloween at a perfect setting for romance, right? Not when there’s a centuries-old curse threatening to doom any woman who dares love a Darcy.Enter Elizabeth Bennet, whose curiosity about the family secrets leads her into the arms of the enigmatic Mr. Darcy... -
![Yule Be Mine: Christmas Creek Romances Complete Collection: Eleven Joyful Small-Town Love Stories with a Touch of Magic by Rachelle Ayala]()
Yule Be Mine: Christmas Creek Romances Complete Collection: Eleven Joyful Small-Town Love Stories with a Touch of Magic by Rachelle Ayala
"Unexpected romance, magical surprises, and Christmas cheer!" - Amazon Review"Heartwarming, fun, and full of Christmas spirit, with a dose of delightful ghosts... -
![Her Disguised Cowboy Billionaire: a sweet, clean romantic suspense novel by Lori Jackson]()
Her Disguised Cowboy Billionaire: a sweet, clean romantic suspense novel by Lori Jackson
Marti Parker’s life is turned upside down when her investigation into a deadly drug cartel puts her and her daughter in the crosshairs of ruthless criminals. Desperate to protect her child, she finds an unexpected ally in Caleb Malone—a billionaire rancher who is not only willing to help her but has his own reasons for wanting to take down the cartel... -
![Friction by Lori Jackson]()
Friction by Lori Jackson
Beau Brooks The guy of my dreams sweeps me off my feet and over my handlebars, quite literally. But our budding relationship takes a turn when my troubled past resurfaces, shattering any hope for a future. Now, I feel like a hollowed-out version of myself. Memories of piercing blue eyes and sweeping blond hair are all that remain to get me through a day... -
![Suggestion: A Feast of Fantasy Prelude by AlTonya Washington]()
Suggestion: A Feast of Fantasy Prelude by AlTonya Washington
Worlds Blend, in this story with new and secondary characters from AlTonya's most electric creations. The Tesanos, Giants, Kentts, Feast of Fantasy, and a hint of the Layers duet are about to merge. Settle in for an explosive and intriguing introduction... -
![Boss of Me: A Billionaire Boss Romance by Maureen Smith]()
Boss of Me: A Billionaire Boss Romance by Maureen Smith
He’s the worst boss I’ve ever had. And the most irresistible…I’m not the kind of girl who sleeps with strangers. But when my blind date turns out to be the sexiest man of my dreams, I’m willing to make an exception.Until I realize I’m making out with the wrong stranger.Mr...
This page aims to highlight the work of authors that identify as Black, Indigenous, and/or people of color who write romance books regularly featuring protagonists that are people of colour themselves. That being said, some of the books listed here can feature white or white-appearing couples.
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