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Holiday Romance Books by Black Authors

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Looking to cozy up with your true love this holiday season? These romance books by Black authors offer slow-burn romances that feel like a mug of hot chocolate all the way to steamy romances hotter than your fireplace yule log!

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    Royal Holiday

    by Jasmine Guillory

    Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag along on her daughter Maddie’s work trip to England to style a royal family member, she can’t refuse. She’s excited to spend the holidays taking in the magnificent British sights, but what she doesn’t expect is to become instantly attracted to a certain private secretary, his charming accent, and unyielding formality. When flirtatious banter turns into a kiss under the mistletoe, things snowball into a full-on fling. Despite a ticking timer on their holiday romance, they are completely fine with ending their short, steamy affair come New Year’s Day … or are they?
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    Second Chance Christmas

    by Jahquel J

    Old flames are reunited with the burden of their past and a love that still lingers in this heartfelt holiday romance by Jahquel J. Do old wounds run too deep, or can the joy of Christmas provide enough healing power for a second chance love reunion?
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    A Novel Christmas

    by Charity Shane

    A prominent romance author has a slump in her love life and book sales, but a chance encounter with a hot firefighter helps her reignite her muse in this swoony holiday romance, perfect for book romantics.
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    Only for the Holidays

    by Abiola Bello

    City girl Tia is dreading the festive season. She and her boyfriend are on a break and she has been dragged to Saiyan Hedge Farm for Christmas. Tia takes an instant dislike to the countryside estate. She falls in horse manure, is chased by sheep, and the Wi-Fi sucks. Country boy Quincy and his family run the farm, and this year they’ve been selected to host the biggest event in town — the Winter Ball. The only problem is, he’s told everyone he has a date to the ball, which couldn’t be further from the truth. At first, Tia and Quincy don’t see eye to eye — until they realize they both have something to gain by pretending to be a couple. Will Tia and Quincy be able to keep up appearances or will real feelings get in the way?
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    Love in Winter Wonderland

    by Abiola Bello

    Charming, handsome Trey Anderson balances the pressures of school popularity with a job at his family’s beloved local bookshop, Wonderland. Quirky, creative Ariel Spencer needs tuition for the art program of her dreams, and an opening at Wonderland is the answer. When Trey and Ariel learn that Wonderland is on the brink of being shut down by a neighborhood gentrifier, they team up to stop the doors from closing before the Christmas Eve deadline — and embark on a hate-to-love journey that will change them forever. Heartwarming and romantic, this read is the gift that keeps on giving, no matter the season.
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    Right Beside You

    by Mary Monroe

    New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe presents a heartwarming, uplifting novel about two long-time co-workers who seem unlucky in love. But this Christmas may give them a surprising chance to find themselves — and each other …
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    Naughtier Than Nice

    by Eric Jerome Dickey

    New York Times bestselling author Eric Jerome Dickey revisits the scene of his sexy holiday romp Naughty or Nice, as the McBroom sisters’ romantic adventures make for a white (hot) Christmas. Though as close as any sisters could be, none wants the other two to know the dark secrets she is hiding. And during this season, all of the McBroom sisters are Naughtier than Nice.
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