Below is a list of the African American books on sale during the month of JUNE 2026. Click on the title for our review of the book. Click on BUY to purchase.
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A MAVERICK OF HONOR - Rochelle Alers Montana Mavericks: Legacyof Tenance (Book #5) Harlequin Special Edition BUY (26 May) Reviewer: | Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
| Military working-dog handler Liam Martin is glad to be back in Tenacity, Montana, reuniting with his family and his K-9 partner, Harley, after sustaining injuries overseas. But returning to civilian life is a bigger emotional challenge than he expected. And he can’t understand why a beautiful, joyful young ranching heiress like Charity John would want a working-class guy like him, someone who is still trying to figure out his life. Charity, though, sees what Liam can’t: a true hero rich in everything that really matters. | |
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HER UNEX[ECTED JOY - Elaine M. Hunter Love Inspired Romance BUY (26 May) Reviewer: | Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
| When Atlanta attorney Grant Edison returns to his hometown in coastal Georgia, he never expects to see ex-girlfriend Pier Parker. Now a devoted single mom to five-year-old Olive, Pier is surprised that she and Grant are paired up to help plan the town’s Labor Day festival. As they spend time together, Grant grows more and more connected to her and her little girl. What began as a reluctant reunion may become the start of something lasting—as long as the secret Pier is keeping doesn’t get in the way… | |
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LOVE IS A CONTACT SPORT - Federick Smith Bold Stroke Books BUY (16 June) Reviewer: | Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
| After a rough breakup, gay romance author Renny Ross heads to the Bay Area for a fresh start. His new gig writing the anniversary story for a local university is supposed to be a fresh chapter (thanks to university president Dr. Taylor James). But Renny didn’t expect to run into a familiar face from his past. | |
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THE SUMMER GIRLFRIEND - Kristina Forest Heart Beach (Book #1) Berkley Bublishing BUY (9 June) Reviewer: | Rating: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE |
| Noelle Lewis doesn’t have time for long walks on the beach, brunch with the girls, or summer vacations. She’s too busy saving up to go back to college. After recently getting laid off from her bookseller job, her main gig is now serving as a “stand-in” bridesmaid, which doesn’t pay enough for the upcoming semester’s tuition. But then the perfect, if not unconventional, opportunity arises… | |
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EMBER - Niama Simone The Hunted Kingdom (Book #4) Bramble BUY (14 July) Reviewer: | Rating: ROMANTIC SUSPENSE |
| From USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone comes a new scorching dark mafia romance in The Hunted Kingdom series in which a modern-day Cinderella must fight against the stepbrother who inherited her legacy--but he wants more than just the family empire: he wants her. He’ll burn it all to keep her. Her fire will consume his soul. | |