🚨 If you loved Before I Let Go, stop scrolling because I found your next read. I randomly picked up When Forty Blooms by Jancita Howard while trying to use one of my Hoopla credits, and WOW… this was the mature Black romance I didn’t know I needed. I did the immersive read with Wesleigh Siobh

This one was honestly hard for me to rate, but overall I’m giving it 4 ⭐️ out of 5. The story follows two longtime friends whose relationship turns sexual after the deaths of their husband and wife. This is actually my first erotica since reading Zane back in the early 2000s, and I quickly reali

So…I’m honestly still trying to figure out how I feel about this one. 🤔 Knowing this is a three-book series made the ending a little frustrating because I have questions. This story follows Camryn and Zaire from high school into early adulthood. Cam is shy, insecure about her appearance, hides b

Def Not a Thing was my first read by Christine C. Jones, and I definitely enjoyed it! This short rom-com had me laughing from the very beginning. Amelia has just ended a three-year relationship and, instead of moving into the brownstone she had planned on, ends up in her ex-boyfriend’s apartment

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 5/5 Colliding with Fate (Rise and Fall Series Book 2) was so good! I was honestly a little nervous about how book two was going to follow up but A. E. Valdez absolutely delivered. We met Kyrell and Quinn in book one as Harlow’s friends, and I was so excited to finally get their s

I’m not sure what took me so long to read this series, but I’m so glad I finally did! Harlow knew she wanted more out of life and refused to settle, and watching her choose herself was so satisfying. This story is all about growth, taking chances, and realizing you deserve better. Acyn starte

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5 Wow… I was not expecting this book to unpack as much as it did. We Don’t Talk About Carol dives into so many issues within the Black community—from the lack of attention given to missing Black girls to the “what happens in this house, stays in this house” mentality. One old photo

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This is my second book by Shanora Williams, and yeah… she might have me hooked. 👀 This story follows Rose, a journalist who gets a call from a friend whose sister has gone missing. At first, Rose isn’t exactly eager to get involved because of a traumatic accident from her past. But the deeper sh

One thing for sure, two things for certain: Takerra Allen is going to take you on a ride every single time. 😮‍💨 Book 3 unpacked SO much trauma and grief. I can’t even lie… was Delvin wrong for some of the decisions he made? Absolutely. But was I still rooting for him? Also yes. 😂 Now Tahli… w

This book was a shorter read, but whew… it tackled some heavy topics. It centered around grief and loss, and I really appreciated seeing it through a male perspective. We don’t always get to see men navigate heartbreak, faith, and healing in books, so that stood out to me. One thing I also liked

Wow… I don’t even know where to start with Hurricane Summer. First of all, never judge a book by its cover because I definitely wasn’t expecting this. This was a HEAVY read that tackled some serious topics: colorism, sexual assault, jealousy, generational trauma, and displaced anger. The stor

Listen… one thing about a church-folk book? It’s gonna come with drama, mess, and somebody minding everybody else’s business. 😂 Mega had me cracking up the entire time. That man said what he said, meant every word, and wasn’t changing his mind for nobody. You can’t even be mad at it. 😂 Now Ms

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ | 5/5 📖📚 Seven Days in June has been sitting on my TBR for a while, and I finally decided to make it my last read of the month. I won’t lie—I had seen plenty of mixed reviews. But after going to Tia Williams’ book signing this month and hearing so many people rave about this story,

Book 2 said all gas, no brakes! 🔥 I have to admit, Legend actually grew on me in this book. However, I need him to cut the nonsense with his brother, Saint. 😂 Also…where do these authors come up with some of these parents—especially the mothers? Because whew. 😩 The aunt was so shady it did

I’m not sure how to review this book without giving spoilers, but just know it was THAT good. This story follows a group of kids who were forced to grow up way too fast because of the circumstances they were born into. One life-changing tragedy impacts them all, but it also gives them the streng

Wow, this book started off so crazy I was like, “Slow down!” and thankfully it did just that. I’m not going to lie, it dragged a little in the middle. However, once I got to page 300+, everything started unfolding and my mouth was left wide open. Then I had to remind myself this is a 4-book seri

I’m not sure what took me so long to get to Only for the Week, but I’m so glad I finally made my way here. Jenelle, I’m glad you found your voice because baby, your sister and mother were the same person in the same font. How does your mom think you’re the problem when you’ve been supportive of