New releases!
The BRAE website now features an exclusive showcase of new book releases from many talented authors who participated in BRAE 2024. Be the first to grab your copy of these hot new stories by some of your favorite authors and discover your next great read!.
Chidrens’s Books
CHEW’S SPACE ADVENTURE
Meet Chew The Bright Star, a second grader bursting with enthusiasm for astronomy!
Join him on a captivating journey through the universe where learning about planets, stars, and the solar system becomes an exciting adventure.
Packed with fun facts and vibrant illustrations, this delightful children's book sparks curiosity and makes exploring the cosmos an unforgettable experience for young readers. Ideal for budding astronomers, Chew's Space Adventure is the perfect blend of fun and educational discovery!
ADULT BOOKS
Amaranthine
Release Date 12/4
Kilah Jones and Kylie Bennett were each other’s first loves when they were teenagers. They started dating in 10th grade and their feelings for each other only grew as the years passed. They spend days planning out their future together but you know what they say about trying to plan out the future… Fast forward 12 years later, Kilah is still trying to recover from the heartbreak Kylie caused when she moved away only for her to suddenly move back to town. However, Kilah vows that this time, she will protect her heart and tries her hardest to avoid her. But the feelings between them are still stronger than ever and every time they cross paths, it’s hard to ignore that magnetic pull between them. Then one day, they decide that they can’t avoid each other forever and finally sit down to have that conversation they’ve both longed for for years.
Catching Feelings
Release Date 12/3
The day Christina Hicks fell in love with Neo Soul was the day she met her new college roomie, Santana Jones, over 20 years ago. Dwele, Floetry, The Fugees, and Maxwell were the soundtrack to her fantasies of her very straight BAMU college buddy—or so she thought. Now, years later, as they gather during their annual BAMU buddies Christmas getaway, Chris has a chance to explore a deeper relationship with this new Santana who’s not only letting her hair down but might just be catching feelings and perhaps expressing some old-school loving that’s been there all the time? Theme and Tropes: Coming Out, Friends to Lovers, Forced Proximity, Holiday, Humor/Comedy, Low Angst, Steamy Romance, Self-discovery, and Vacation
Release Date 12/21
Mason Neiman
You wit' him, but you love me. At some point, you gotta pick a side.”
Mason Neiman’s heart belonged to Tylee Clark from the moment he first saw her in high school. She was his light, his calm in a chaotic world—but his dangerous lifestyle made loving her up close impossible. For years, he stayed in the shadows as her best friend, quietly protecting her, waiting for the day he could give her the love she deserved. Now, that day has come, and Mason is ready to claim what’s always been his. Not even her fiancé, Tyson, can stand in his way.
Tylee thought she had life figured out—until the night of her birthday, when Tyson’s unexpected proposal left her questioning everything. Memories of her first love, the one who always made her heart race, come rushing back. As her past and present collide, the choice she faces isn’t just about love—it’s about survival. Mason is done playing it safe, and he’s willing to risk it all to be with her. But how do you choose between the comfort of a promise and the fire of a forever love?
When hearts collide, secrets surface, and danger threatens to destroy it all, Tylee must decide—will she fight for the love that was written in the stars, or will she let it slip away forever?
A Sahara Christmas Cozy: Sleuthing in Snow
Release Date 12/4
In the heart of Baldwin Harbor, Sahara thought inheriting her late uncle's beloved bookstore would be the perfect fresh start. However, her dream quickly spirals into a real-life mystery when she finds herself standing over the lifeless body of local town gossip, Giselle. As her new home transforms into a hotbed of suspicion, Sahara must juggle her quest for community acceptance with the urgency of unraveling the truth behind Giselle's shocking murder. Every clue draws Sahara deeper into the town's secrets. Can she piece together the puzzling threads of deceit or is she going to jail for the holidays? Delightfully engaging and filled with quirky characters, This Sahara Chrismas Cozy offers a heart warming blend of friendship, intrigue, and holiday magic—a cozy mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very last page.
2025 Almanac Anthology : Just Read Crew
Release Date 12/31
The Jamie Reynolds Chronicles presents Just Read Crew’s 2025 almanac series, featuring twelve short stories and poems dedicated to each month of the year.
This unique anthology offers readers twelve novellas that will keep you reading all season and holidays long throughout 2025.
With 12 of your favorite authors.
Love on the Rebound
Release Date 11/24
A romantic chase in which a fitness guru falls for a full-figured paralegal, however, her self-esteem and past relationship struggles leaves her doubting if Mr. Fitness is Mr. Too-Good-To-Be-True. “Aries Skye delivers a sexy, compelling love story with relatable characters. Kinston and Angela prove that a love worth having is a love worth fighting for, especially when it's literally been right in front of you all along.” —Tati M. Richardson, USA Today bestselling author After Angela Richards’ fiancé abandons her for another woman, she is left with the lingering aftershocks that keep her heart sealed off from love. To the outside world, she is the same fiery and sassy spitfire woman with a larger-than-life attitude of the norm, but personally, she immerses herself in a contented existence while living vicariously through her sisters, Nissi and Aquila. Besides, it’s easier to mind their business than deal with the devastation of her own. Enter Kinston Jordan. He’s quiet, handsome, rugged, and a renowned fitness instructor. He’s also the older brother of her sister Nissi’s soon-to-be husband, and he has his sights set on Angela. The only problem—Angela refuses to travel down heartbreak lane again, especially with a man like Kinston. How could a fitness guru have eyes for a full-figured woman? Unbeknownst to Angela, Kinston has his own pitfalls with love and just as many reasons to protect his heart as she does. Can these two wounded souls rebound from their past to find love in their future?
The Naughty Coach (Naughty November 24 Book 5)
Release Date 11/13
Aneeva Bellamy is a mom about her business. With her plate full with an active son and growing career, Aneeva can't fathom adding love to the mix.
Trenton Smith is a man with a singular focus: making money. In his spare time, he coaches little league baseball. Trenton ignores the many advances from the players' moms and keeps his head down, avoiding anything that looks like love and lust.
A chance encounter creates instant enemies, but Trenton comes to Aneeva's rescue like a knight in shining armor when it matters. Things take a turn between them, and their relationship pivots. Are Trenton and Aneeva able to put their dislike for one another behind them, or are they setting themselves up for disaster?
Love Ain't Always Enough: Syn & Truth's Chronicles
Release Date 11/14
Syncere and Amor come from two different worlds, but their hearts beat in the same rhythm. Amor is a dedicated RN, carving her place in the medical field with poise and purpose. Her life is orderly, controlled—until Syncere steps in and flips her world upside down. As a leader in a global drug operation, Syncere is no stranger to chaos. Love wasn’t part of his plan, but when he meets Amor, he can’t help but fall hard. Their passion burns bright, but life has a way of testing even the strongest of flames. As danger creeps closer, they’re forced to confront whether their love can survive the whirlwind that threatens to tear them apart.
Truth and Desirae’s love story is raw, and undeniable. Desirae is a rising supermodel with beauty that commands attention, but her path hasn’t been without heartache. Truth, another power player in the same illicit world, first met her as a teenager when tragedy brought them together. Their connection was instant, their bond unbreakable—until life tore them apart. Reuniting five years later, they’re older, wiser, and still drawn to each other like moths to a flame. Outside forces and personal demons make their love feel like a battlefield. As their worlds collide and their hearts are tested, they’re left with one question…Is love enough to survive the war they’re fighting?
Nuttin’ For Christmas
Release Date 11/24
Some may call her sexually liberated while others may call her a bad girl. No matter what you label her, Aisha Bell knows what and who she wants. Home from college on Christmas break, she catches a glimpse of her best friend’s twin, Cordaé Snoh, instantly sparking a flame. Finding out he’s much more of an innocent than she had imagined raises the stakes but will it lower her aim?
Bound By Choice
Release Date 11/24
Two simple words with a meaning that could be a blessing or the beginning of your demise — I DO !!
Deja Hawkins lives her life from paycheck to paycheck with a no-good man at the house while she works to pay the bills. She gets fed up with her boyfriend Kyren and tells him to get out while she’s at work. An unexpected guest in one of the rooms she cleans steps in with an offer of help to Deja in more ways than one.
Amir Shaw has been groomed to take over the family’s business empire since he learned to walk and talk. He is caught off guard when his mother reveals a clause he’d never heard of that requires him to be married before taking over. Amir takes his time to find a wife as a form of rebellion. He turns down all the women his mother puts before him. He returns home from a meeting with one of his mother’s wife options when he meets a teary-eyed stranger who makes his world stop.
Deja’s looking for a break from her stressful life. Amir’s looking for a wife he can stand to be around for more than an hour. Take a ride with this couple as an agreement is made that will help them both. It will also cause some family secrets, betrayals, and lies to be revealed.
A JOLLY POLY CHRISTMAS : IN CHICAGO
Release Date 11/21
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me,
12 nuts and cummin
11 moans and shaking
10 pumps of love
9 screams of pleasure
8 lips kissing
7 breaths of heaven
6 hands rubbing
FIVEEEEE TIMES BUSTINNGGGG
4 people f*ckin
A 3sum on a plane
2 people lickin
And a boss who was always flirtinggg!!
welcome to onyx lee publishing
welcome to onyx lee publishing
Welcome to Your New Neighborhood for BIPOC Queer Fiction
At Onyx Lee Publishing, every story is a labor of love, written from the heart with you in mind by talented BIPOC queer authors. From romance and fantasy to urban drama and tales of self-discovery, these stories are crafted to uplift, inspire, and resonate deeply with readers.
Unspoken Letters
Release Date 11/20
Life has its fair share of rare absurdities. This collection of bipolar poetry will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride and provoke you to think about life and the world at large. In this exhaustive collection, you’ll get poems about being in love, heartbreak, grief, and faith. Please be advised. This book contains mature themes and lude profanity. This collection also delves into sensitive and controversial topics such as suicide prevention, surviving abuse, and all the stigmas surrounding marginalized identities.
CAPRI 3 - In A Perfect World
Release Date 11/27
Journal was separated from her brother and sister at the age of six. For years, she had this image of what she thought her oldest sister, and oldest brother lifestyle might have been like moving past the day that they were both adopted. After a conversation with Harmony after all these years, she already knows that her life was nowhere near as perfect as Journal made it out to be. Here Journal is now, faced to face with her brother, but she gets the surprise of a lifetime, upon finding out about her brothers transition. All Journal wants is to have the perfect relationship with her siblings, and to make up for the years of lost time, but does everyone want that?
A new face is added to the scene and his name is Grady Joseph. Grady is the man that Harmony has been seeing for the past year. There seems to be some sort of built up animosity that Grady has towards Genesis. Can that built up animosity be the reason why Journal and Harmony’s relationship may take a turn for the worst?
Prepare to be entertained with this roller coaster read. Secrets, lies, enemies, and snakes are popping out fast, leaving almost every relationship to be tested.
Tell The Truth And Shame The Devil 2
Release Date 11/30
The truth will set you free... but first it must break your chains…
When Nae Nae receives a disturbing call from her best friend Veronica during her baby shower, she knows something is terribly wrong. Veronica has been changing - from her music choices to her clothing - ever since joining a new church called Holy Edifice of the Apostles. But these aren't just simple lifestyle changes; they're symptoms of something far more concerning.
As Veronica falls deeper into the grip of a controlling religious group, her friends Nae Nae, Missy, and Rose must navigate the delicate balance between supporting her faith journey and protecting her from spiritual abuse. When a charismatic Brother DeAndre enters the picture, the situation becomes even more complex.
"Tell The Truth And Shame The Devil 2" is a powerful exploration of friendship, faith, and freedom. This gripping story delves into the subtle ways religious trauma can manifest and the courage it takes to confront uncomfortable truths. As these young women grapple with questions of authentic faith versus manipulation, they'll discover that sometimes the hardest truth to tell is the one you need to tell yourself.
From the author of "Better Late Than Never" comes another compelling African American Christian fiction novel that tackles difficult themes with grace, wisdom and hope.
Giving A Real Thug Kisses: Holiday Edition
Release Date 11/28
It’s been two and a half years since the crew finally got it together and as the holiday season approaches, the reformed thugs and the women who have always believed in them still face challenges as they maneuver fatherhood, running legit businesses, and facing temptations of a past life, yet strive for fresh starts no matter what gets in the way.
Justice and Paris are still going strong, but with fate making a way for Skyy to be released from prison will her bitterness once again threaten something that has been so beautiful, or will she finally get it together for the sake of her child?
Blaq and Reagan have grown to be one of the most favorite couples. They are the perfect parents and the perfect mates, but is everything always what it seems? Love can always conquer as long as they both want it.
Buddah and Ahnesti are a match made in heaven, alike in so many ways, yet so different. They are still hilarious and the life of the party. Do they still have the same outlooks on life, or has the love bug held such a strong grip on them, they finally want to start a family?
This holiday, will the crew manage to leave the past behind and embrace a future full of hope, or will old mistakes threaten their fresh start?
My Good Girl 2
Everything happened so fast.
So much was said, and so much blood was shed. As I stood here with blood on my hands, a knife in someone’s head and everyone looking at each other, there’s only one person I could think to call – my husband.
Meer would figure out what to do, and he would come when I called. As I stared at what used to be my best friend, standing with blood on her hands, I realized she had shed the best friend title, and became my sister. Zoya and I stared at her, and it solidified that she would protect the Delgatos, Infernos, and Caselli’s as her own.
What happened in this house of horrors?
Shit… all you need to know is that it was handled.
Panty Claus
Release Date 11/25
Business and pleasure are two things that shouldn’t be mixed. Detective Gavyn Garrett doesn’t believe this rule applies to him. He is determined to live life on his terms, even if that means having a thing for his boss.
Sharae Chapman is a sergeant with the Ribax Police Department who lives to uphold her squeaky clean and blemish-free image. Sharae never imagined how an instantaneous yes to hiring a new detective would rock her steady foundation.
What happens when two people with an oath to uphold the law find themselves teetering the line between conflict of interest and what feels right? Find out within the pages of this Contemporary Romance, Gavyn’s Pursuit.
Author’s Note: Gavyn’s Pursuit is a standalone. However, it’s the third installment in the Bellamy Brothers series. Although the main characters of this novel are new, some of the supporting characters are not. Therefore, it might help to start at book one to enhance your reading experience. Also, if these characters look familiar, they were first introduced in Love’s Justified Audible.
Gavyn's Pursuit (The Bellamy Brothers Book 3)
Imagine being snowed in with a dirty talking Santa on the loose, but this Santa doesn’t appear for everyone. And if you are lucky to be paid a visit by the rumored jolly bad boy, Panty Claus, his ho ho ho brings on a new meaning.
Cash, Belise, and Penny crash into a pile of snow while traveling to a resort in the mountains of the Martis Valley. Their only option to survive the incoming blizzard is to spend the next few days at a mansion wedding venue that rests off the main road.
Bellamy Kingsburd, owner of the estate, opens her home to the travelers. Her best friend, Sam, staying with her for the holidays, shares the tale of her encounter with the hip grinding, twinkling eye, mythical Claus, but no one believes he is real.
Will he spread his Christmas cheer to one of the stranded women?
Daycare Santa
Release Date 12/6
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration, but Regina Wright’s world is unraveling. A split with her business partner just as the festive rush begins, leaves her drowning in the pressures of keeping her business afloat. Her six-year-old son, Luca, takes matters into his own hands by writing an outrageous letter to Santa. His extraordinary wish puts Gina on Santa’s radar. Regina can’t avoid Zack Winters, the stand-in St. Nick, who turns up in the most unlikely places as the holiday draws nearer. As she juggles business and parenthood, he throws out a challenge. Can she enjoy the season and accept the help she needs to rescue her business before the clock strikes midnight on Christmas Eve? Join Gina and Zack on a heartwarming journey filled with laughter, love, and the belief that sometimes, the best gifts come in unexpected packages.
Locced and Loaded Ladies: Janice and Michelle
Release Date 12/31
Someone is burning down the lives of people intentionally. There's a force at work, but there are little to no clues who it is. The lives of adults and children are being manipulated like chess pieces on a board. Games are being played, and only the king of the board knows the rules.
Joy in the Journey: Holiday Reflection for Caregivers
Release Date 12/17
This journal provides a gentle, supportive space to process the caregiving experience, offering insights and prompts to nurture gratitude and purpose amidst the challenges.
Release Date 12/17
Release Date 12/15
her christmas wish
Shaniece finds herself looking for love during the holiday season. She's been focused on work after a terrible heartbreak. Her cousin is hosting a holiday party this year and is demanding Sha finds a plus one.
Terrance walked into the toy store to pick up gifts for a friend. He leaves with his eyes and mind stuck on Sha.
Will Terrance be everything Sha is looking for? Is he truly the answer to her holiday loneliness?
Black Love Stories BeGIN WITH BLACK LOVE.
Save the date February 11-13 Free & Bargin Black Love Books.
Heavy Whipped Cream
IF TWO CAN PLAY THAT GAME to avoid JUMPING THE BROOM, what happens when the BOOMERANG of love spins BEYOND THE LIGHTS, and brings a woman who THINKS LIKE A MAN, and a man with a history of BREAKING ALL THE RULES, come to their senses and realize that they are THE PERFECT FIND. Find out now in this BBW, enemies to lovers, complicated ROMCOM.
Novah initially agreed to participate in a polyamorous relationship with Genie, her best friend and their shared boyfriend, Keith Steele, the love of Novah’s life whom she’s pined for since they went their separate ways after high school. She finally has her man and is living the life she’s always dreamed of, but when a misrouted delivery results in her meeting Scott, a sexy and successful Irish man, Novah finds herself unexpectedly falling for him and is swept up in a tornado of confusion.
As her connection with Scott grows stronger, things seem to be going downhill for Novah’s throuple relationship, and against her better judgement, Novah informs her lovers that she’s taken on a new lover, which soon threatens to derail the happy home she struggled so hard to create. Meanwhile, the relationship between Keith and Genie seems to be growing more profound each day, causing Novah to second guess her heart. Secrets being exposed and feelings becoming unconfined leads to betrayal and jealousy. The unexpected and dramatic turns in this emotionally charged sequel promise a dynamic roller coaster ride of a polyamorous relationship and what it really takes to make it all work.
Release Date 11/16
Mrs Claus Is A Serial Killer
Father Christmas was my beginning, middle, and end. I craved his presence, forever in love with his essence. Santa Claus was the air I breathed.
Until I discovered he was keeping secrets. Secrets that broke my heart time and time again. Yet, when I said ‘til death do us part’, I meant it.
We never said whose death when we took our vows.
Release Date 11/26
Twelve Days Of Christmas With My Ex
Patience Love Jones has it all. With a perfect career and handsome boyfriend, what more could she ask for? Preparing for the holidays, she plans a trip back home for the first time in three years. Patience is excited to introduce her new boo to her family. But when he cancels unexpectedly, she is forced to go alone. Things are going well until she wakes up Christmas day next to her ex-boyfriend Cameron. Confusion, hearts are broken and love is tested when she is stuck between two men. Will Patience return to her old lifestyle giving love a second chance? Or will she commit to the new lifestyle she has created for herself?
Release Date 11/28
Under the Mistletoe: A Love Rekindledy
Release Date 11/30
Under the Mistletoe: A Love Rekindled follows Ryleigh and Ziyon, two star-crossed lovers. They find their worlds torn apart as they embark on two separate journeys- Ziyon to the marines and Ryleigh to college. Their love story, rooted in the enchanting backdrop of Evergreen Falls, a Christmas haven in the south, takes an emotional turn. Their last Christmas together becomes a bittersweet farewell marked by a mistletoe kiss in the town square.
Fast forward four years, and fate brings them back together. Ziyon, now a marine, returns to Evergreen Falls for a special assignment with the Toys for Tots drive. Meanwhile, Ryleigh, a budding journalist is tasked with covering the heartwarming story of the toy drive. As their paths cross again, the town’s magical Christmas spirit opens old wounds, and they are forced to confront the pain of their separation.
Amidst the glittering lights and festive cheer, the reunion becomes a journey of rediscovery. As Christmas approaches, Ziyon confesses his enduring love, but a tragic accident threatens to keep them apart. The story unfolds with a mix of heartbreak, healing, and a magical Christmas moment under the mistletoe that changes everything.
Holiday Magic: A Christmas Activity Book for Families
Holiday Magic: A Christmas Activity Book for FamiliesHoliday Magic: A Christmas Activity Book for Families is a heartwarming guide designed to bring joy and togetherness to the holiday season while addressing the unique challenges families may face.
Release Date 11/17
Loved By A Cali Boss: Sincere and Beauty
Release Date 11/13
“Sometimes, your greatest challenge may be your biggest blessing.”
They say first encounters leave lasting impressions. But what happens when that second encounter leaves a bad taste in your mouth?
Growing up with the greatest example of what love is, but doing everything to avoid it, Sincere gets more than what he’s bargained for when he crosses paths with the plus sized damsel. With her guards up, the sweet but no pushover Beauty crosses paths with the most sought after and arrogant Sincere. But not one to be moved by status, and not too fond of the company he keeps, Beauty isn’t impressed.
Both troubled by the dangers of love, one finds comfort in her pen and notebook while the other masks his pain in money and women. Can two hardened hearts soften for one another, or will slick tongues and one that can’t seem to let go block them from what’s to come?
The Code Keepers: Jay's Struggle
Release Date 11/16
If it wasn’t for Jay’s mother, Shirley... his muse Teona... or his brothers and mentors, Jay would be just like any other knucklehead boy without a father in the hood he came from. The struggles of life can take a toll on a boy without a father to guide him. Jay managed, but he still held the void of his absentee father. His identity was his main struggle. He could turn on the charm around women to get what he wanted and then turn on the beast around the ops and take care of business. Now he’s at the point where balance is needed in his life, but he doesn’t know how to get there. Will Jay continue to clash with himself? Or will he be able to find a way to balance the scales?
The Trifecta: Red
Release Date 11/28
Red: the color of aggression, sacrifice, and dominance.
Unbound and thrust into the clutches of a world she never knew existed; Ericka Adams finds herself teetering on the edge of reality. When manipulation and pain leave her unsure where to turn, she unleashes a reign of terror that leaves a path of devastation with more questions than answers.
Grayer, desperate to leave the chaos of his new reality, tries to return to normal. However, when Ericka’s instability threatens this, he finds he may be forced to confront a legacy or family he never wanted.
Bound by ancient magic, family loyalty, and the looming specter of war, the two are faced with an impossible choice: destroy one another or risk their own humanity to break free from a power they never asked for and may not survive.
Silent Night, Dark Desires: A Christmas Anthology of Darkness
Release Date 11/16
Samyra Alexander and Talese Nicole collaborate to deliver an anthology of ten frightening psychological thrillers this season. Each story blends Christmas joy and psychological horror, revealing the dark side of even the most joyful celebrations. For a holiday anthology with a macabre twist, read Silent Night, Dark Desires.
Get a taste of what's in store:
The Last Christmas Wish ~ Samyra Alexander ~ On Christmas Eve, a woman seeks out a necromancer, desperate for one final connection with her late brother.
The Icicle Kiss ~ Talese Nicole ~ A grieving woman plagued by survivor's guilt begins seeing her dead boyfriend, leaving her to wonder if he's real or just a haunting illusion.
A Beautiful Disaster ~ Samyra Alexander ~ A woman's best friend introduces her to the man of her dreams, but is he too good to be true?
House by the Side of the Road ~ Talese Nicole ~ A boy meets a mysterious girl near his grandmother's house, but her presence leaves an unsettling feeling lingering in the air.
Snowbound and Sinister ~ Samyra Alexander ~ A snowstorm traps a family together for Christmas, but as the night progresses, a chilling twist reveals a sinister truth that chills the holiday spirit.
Frosty Beginnings: A Holiday Romance (Love in Mahogany Falls Book 2)
Release Date 12/12
Shatori Banks is just trying to get her son a last-minute haircut when she bursts into Ralph Marshall’s barber shop. Ralph, a bachelor who’s sworn off relationships, is thrown by the instant connection he feels with Shatori.
When his car doesn’t start, she offers him a ride to his parents’ house, sparking an unexpected journey. As their lives intertwine over the holiday season, Ralph begins to reconsider his bachelor ways, while Shatori wonders if she’s ready to open her heart again.
In Frosty Beginnings, the magic of Christmas brings two guarded souls together, proving that love can bloom even in the coldest of winters.
Billion Dollar Brawler Babes: Greed (The Crestview Sinners Series)
Release Date 12/17
It’s a whole lot of money in the boxing rings of the Black Boxers and Training Association (BBTA). One of those rings is inside Billion Dollar Brawlers boxing gym. After being released from jail, Maverick Gibson started using his hands to control his anger at Billion Dollar Brawlers under trainer Orion “Big O” Charles. Controlling his anger led to him becoming the undefeated champion of BBTA.
Big O is more than a boxing trainer. He is a husband and a father to twin daughters, Neemah and Nyjah Charles. He built his business for his family. One twin learns more than the business. She learns she loves the money that can come from betting on fights. Her greed results in Daddy cleaning up her debts with other bidders. While cleaning up her mess, Big O keeps the other twin away from the boxing world but not from Maverick’s thoughts. Illness hits Big O. He only wants to mend his daughter’s broken heart before it becomes impossible. He also needs her to help her twin sister with her greedy habit. Something the twin finds impossible to do once Daddy is unable to. She struggles with grief, maintaining her career, learning the unknown, and her unexpectedly progressively moving relationship with Maverick.
Without Daddy, greed causes one twin to suffer.
Is it Neemah or Nyjah?
Without Big O, Maverick can no longer control his anger. He finds himself risking going to prison for love.
Which twin does he risk his gloves for?
Neemah or Nyjah?
Shine: An Enigma Series Origin Story (The Enigma Series)
A prelude story...
In the heart of 1980s Pittsburgh, as the crack cocaine epidemic ravages the streets, Michael "Shine" Ferrell is a rising player in the city's cutthroat underworld. Hungry for more power, he sets his sights on expanding his empire—only to clash with a ruthless rival who controls the city's darkest corners. But it’s not just the streets that threaten to swallow him whole. A betrayal at home shakes the foundation of the little he holds dear, forcing Shine to navigate deadly alliances and personal ruin as the epidemic spreads like wildfire.
*Does NOT need to be read in order, though reading Smoke, Maestro, and Slickwill make for a better reading experience.*
In the suspense-filled world of The Enigma Series characters, everyone has a past. These are their stories.
The Enigma Series is a crime romance/Black Mafia series by Aja set in the heart of Pittsburgh. Visit ajathewriter.com to sign up for her newsletter for more updates
Release Date 11/14
Just Friends 2
Release Date 11/14
Novah initially agreed to participate in a polyamorous relationship with Genie, her best friend and their shared boyfriend, Keith Steele, the love of Novah’s life whom she’s pined for since they went their separate ways after high school. She finally has her man and is living the life she’s always dreamed of, but when a misrouted delivery results in her meeting Scott, a sexy and successful Irish man, Novah finds herself unexpectedly falling for him and is swept up in a tornado of confusion.
As her connection with Scott grows stronger, things seem to be going downhill for Novah’s throuple relationship, and against her better judgement, Novah informs her lovers that she’s taken on a new lover, which soon threatens to derail the happy home she struggled so hard to create. Meanwhile, the relationship between Keith and Genie seems to be growing more profound each day, causing Novah to second guess her heart. Secrets being exposed and feelings becoming unconfined leads to betrayal and jealousy. The unexpected and dramatic turns in this emotionally charged sequel promise a dynamic roller coaster ride of a polyamorous relationship and what it really takes to make it all work.
Release Date 12/12
My Heart Is Here
Patience Love Jones has it all. With a perfect career and handsome boyfriend, what more could she ask for? Preparing for the holidays, she plans a trip back home for the first time in three years. Patience is excited to introduce her new boo to her family. But when he cancels unexpectedly, she is forced to go alone. Things are going well until she wakes up Christmas day next to her ex-boyfriend Cameron. Confusion, hearts are broken and love is tested when she is stuck between two men.
Will Patience return to her old lifestyle giving love a second chance? Or will she commit to the new lifestyle she has created for herself?
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Butt Naked & Hennessy
Release Date 12/31
The spinoff from The Amazon Best Selling Short Story: X-Rated. If living the best of both worlds was a person, it would be Razberry. Born and raised in Chicago, moving from the slums to the suburbs, she has experienced having money at the tip of her hands and having to earn it herself. With her parents on the brink of a divorce and Raz having to find employment, she soon finds herself in bed with the enemy. Unbeknownst to Raz, Hendrix, the owner of Luver’s Lane, where she applied to work, has a vendetta against her mom. Despite mom’s warning, Raz will find out the hard way that there’s now turning back after she makes that deal with the devil. Between drugs, liquor, pills, and Raz biting off more than she can chew, will she make it out alive to tell her mother that she was right, or will Hendrix get the revenge he’s been plotting all these years?
Elph Around and Find Out
Release Date 12/01
After being kicked out of the North Pole, Elpheeno finds himself in Darlington Cove, where he crosses paths with Jasmine, a single mom living in the low-income apartments known as The Commons. Struggling to make ends meet and fed up with Christmas, Jasmine is focused on providing for her son, Jace. But when Elph brings unexpected magic into her life, secrets unravel, hope is rekindled, and the true spirit of the season begins to shine in ways neither of them expected.
Naughty Subscribers Only (Naughty November 24 Book 8)
Farrah is a rising talent in the world of dance, known for her fiercely independent spirit and hypnotic choreography. Despite her success, she remains a mystery—one of California’s most known unknown choreographers, capturing attention without inviting anyone into her private world. On her TikTok, she shares snippets of her life and art, but it’s her subscribers-only livestreams where her raw, unfiltered energy and sensual power truly shine. To most, she’s an enigma, but to those who find her channel, she’s irresistible.
Julian, a personal trainer and assistant high school basketball coach, stumbles upon Farrah’s TikTok and is instantly captivated by her unique style and magnetic allure. On impulse, he subscribes to her private livestream, unaware that he’s stepping into a space that blurs the lines between art, intimacy, and pure seduction. As he becomes more drawn into Farrah’s world, his admiration quickly shifts to something deeper and far more intense, igniting a fascination he can’t shake.
As Farrah and Julian’s paths intertwine beyond the screen, they find themselves teetering between their professional ambitions and a burgeoning, passionate connection. But with Farrah’s career on the rise and her private performances fueling her fame, they must face the question: can Julian handle being captivated by a woman whose allure is both her greatest strength and her most guarded secret? Or will the intensity of her world be too much for them to navigate as they reach for something real amid the seductive shadows?
Loved By You
Release Date 11/18
Vanessa Taylor is doing everything right: creative, passionate, and determined to make her mark. She’s spent years rebuilding her life on her terms, casting aside the wounds that once held her back. But when her first love, Xavier, unexpectedly reappears, those carefully placed defenses begin to unravel. Years ago, she let him go, burying parts of herself along with him. Now, he’s back—older, wiser, and unwilling to lose her a second time.
Xavier Morris has built his life from the ground up, carving out a thriving career and creating opportunities that once felt like impossible dreams. But something is missing—the woman who understood him in ways no one else could, even when he didn’t yet understand himself. Coming face-to-face with Vanessa again is like feeling sunlight after a long winter. Their chemistry is undeniable, but so is the pain of the past they’ve never fully faced.
Together, they’ll confront buried heartbreak, long-hidden secrets, and a love that refuses to fade. Vanessa’s journey toward self-acceptance and healing collides with Xavier’s drive to build a future that includes her. But can they trust each other—and themselves—enough to make it work this time?
For readers who crave an authentic, slow-burning, soul-stirring romance, this is a story of resilience, family bonds, and second chances. Discover the journey of two people whose love endures time and trials, pulling them together in a way neither can resist.
Forsaken: The Left Behind Series Book 1
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"a journey into forgotten and forsaken places”
Envy St. James longed for the kind of enduring love her parents had. Believing she had found it, she was instead met with a world of hurt. When the pain became unbearable, Envy left, knowing her decision would have lasting consequences. As she settled into a new life, she achieved her dream job, reconnected with family and friends, and resolved to give true love another chance. Just as she began to find happiness, her past actions returned to confront her. Will Envy overcome her past to find the lasting love her parents enjoyed?
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Mary All The Way
Release Date 12/1
Mary Winters, a successful yet overextended marketing executive, has spent her life making sure everyone around her is happy—except herself. As Christmas approaches, Mary is caught between planning the perfect holiday for her family, juggling her demanding career, and attempting to secure a picture-perfect relationship, all while secretly longing for a more fulfilling life. After a freak accident sends her tumbling down a flight of stairs, she wakes up in an alternate reality where everything is seemingly perfect: she’s engaged to the man of her dreams, her career is at its peak, and her family no longer depends on her. But as the magic of this “perfect life” begins to unravel, Mary realizes that success and love aren’t as glamorous as they seem without genuine connection. Now, faced with a choice—remain in this flawless but emotionally hollow world, or return to her messy, imperfect life and create real change—Mary must confront what truly makes her happy before Christmas morning arrives.
The Vision Unveiled: a psychological thriller
Devout Christian, Icelynn Waters, faces an ultimatum that pits desires against devotion. Struggling to choose, she seeks counsel from Madam Ruby, a wise and enigmatic stranger. When Ice disregards the elder's warning, she suffers a devastating loss that sets off a series of unfortunate events.
Vulnerable and naive, Ice spirals further from salvation when she gets entangled with Kree Rowland, a conniving businesswoman with a malicious ulterior motive.
With her future now at stake, can Icelynn restore her life before it's too late, or will one sinful decision condemn her to a deadly fate?
Release Date 11/29
Release Date 12/23
Sexy Scenarios: Volume I
Enter a world where a wife suggests to her husband that he allows her to pick a girlfriend for him, and the result is her living a night she’s never experienced with the man she married…and a few guests. Or take a foray into a place where a woman’s lawyer gets her more than she dreamed in the divorce, then gives her everything else in one passion-filled night.
You could also journey into outer space as a woman falls asleep in her own bed on New Year’s Eve and wakes to find herself the unfortunate…or fortunate…guest of an alien who’s decided she’s perfect for his particular needs. Perhaps you enjoy a delightful fairy tale retelling. One where the Big Bad Wolf eats Red just like he’s supposed to.
Sexy Scenarios Volume One is a collection of erotic short stories. There are numerous tropes covered, from exhibitionism to alien abduction, cheating boyfriend, mean boss, mafia, and brother’s best friend. This volume began as a series of erotic shorts on Kindle Vella and was expanded to include additional stories. These steamy shorts are perfectly bite sized for someone who wants a steamy read, but doesn’t have a lot of spare time.
