African Women Authors

"When A Sistah's FED UP is an engaging debut novel with the perfect blend of well-developed characters, honest dialogue, and Dr. Moe's trademark brand of humor." -Victoria Christopher Murray, National Bestselling Author Mayor Faith Henry is beautiful, successful, married to her college sweetheart, and she has "almost perfect" children. So why is she unhappy and who is trying to kill her? When her darkest secret is revealed during her re-election campaign, she drops in the polls and falls into the arms of her handsome assistant. It's the test of a lifetime with no easy answers. Have you ever...

Prayers for Black Women Spiritual Warfare, Hauntings, and Experiencing God’s Glory. From our prayer series for black women and black men inspirational powerful prayers for family and home

His Name is Snake. He Wants to Be King of the Streets. He’s put in the work and is on his way up in the drug game. When he meets Charity Jones, a sexy, younger white woman, his world is shaken to the core. His crew, his baby mama, and even his mother do NOT want him to get in a relationship with Charity. Her name is at odds with his career. After a night of passion, they fall for each other. Come what may, they are determined to make the best of what they have in their life. Will they be able to escape the dope game? BMWW Interracial Romance

What You Want – A Sizzling Workplace Romance 🔥 She wanted the promotion. He took the job. Now, the only thing more intense than their rivalry… is their attraction. 🔥 Victoria Timmons has dedicated years to Albrecht Security, working relentlessly for a promotion that was practically promised to her. But when the position is filled by Jackson Coates—an outsider with charm, arrogance, and a frustratingly perfect smile—her world is turned upside down. Determined to prove she’s the better choice, Victoria is ready for battle. But what she doesn’t know is that Jackson isn’t ...

OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB PICK A magnificent new novel from the bestselling, award-winning author of An American Marriage—Tayari Jones has written an unforgettable novel that sparkles with wit and intelligence and deep feeling about two lifelong friends whose worlds converge after many years apart...

An intimate, powerful, and inspiring memoir by the former First Lady of the United States #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER WATCH THE EMMY-NOMINATED NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB PICK NAACP IMAGE AWARD WINNER ONE OF ESSENCE’S 50 MOST IMPACTFUL BLACK BOOKS...

Read by the author. These are prayers for your moments of gratitude and celebration. For your seasons of loss and waiting. For your days when prayers come, not in words but in groans. When We Talk to God, from poet-theologian Sharifa Stevens, captures the arc and the ache of our lives. A...

🔥 Trapstar Box Set Edition (Books 1–3) Love. Loss. Loyalty. Power. Brianna’s rise is the streets’ next legend. Brianna Campbell never asked to be a survivor — life forced her into it. Unwanted in her own home and tired of being the punching bag for her stepfather’s rage, she runs from the suburbs straight into the heart of Charlotte’s streets. What she finds there changes everything. Tre Nash, a hood-raised hustler with a heart molded by struggle and a grandmother’s love, becomes the first person to ever choose Brianna for real. Their connection is instant, raw, and healing...

USA TODAY BESTSELLER "Tate blends fact and fiction with elegance...A captivating, emotionally resonant portrait of a singular woman who refused to be diminished." — LIBRARY JOURNAL "Tate has a rare gift for storytelling that strikes straight to the heart." — SADEQA JOHNSON, New York Times...

A New Yorker Best Book of the Year · NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Debut Literary Work “This is a tender, deeply perceptive tale of what kin owes kin, and how we might work to mend old wounds together.”—Elle In this stunning debut novel, four generations of complex Black women...

Inspired by true events. Jordan Bell writes about love but doesn't believe in it anymore. Not since his wife turned their marriage into civil warfare. Now he’s back selling cocaine on the side to fund his divorce, because his writing alone can no longer pay the bills. But when he gets the chance to write alleged drug lord Kamau Bryant’s biography, it seems like the perfect comeback. Inside federal prison, Jordan is allowed to interview Kamau under strict conditions. As he takes notes, Jordan uncovers a love story that defies all odds. Kamau speaks dearly of his wife and partner in crime...

After Megan hears a heartbreaking revelation, Boss is left scrambling to undo his damage. Megan, shattered to her core, sees no real future with the man she once couldn't imagine life without. Boss is having to settle into fatherhood faster than he anticipated all while chasing the woman he loves. Along the way, Boss is met with unexpected obstacles that challenge his throne in the streets and also his spot in the hearts of the women who love him. Will Boss and Megan find their way back together or is the drama too much for them to overcome? Claimed By The Hood Millionaire 2

Love in the streets is never simple… and for Skyy and Remy, it’s downright dangerous. Skyy Pearson has survived heartbreak, betrayal, and the streets themselves. After losing her mother and enduring the lies of a controlling man, she’s ready to reclaim her life. But when she crosses paths with Remy Deveaux — a man whose heart died with his family — sparks fly in ways neither expected. What begins as a reckless fling quickly spirals into a love that’s raw, intoxicating, and impossible to ignore. Yet with every moment of passion comes a new test of loyalty, trust, and survival. ...

The Body is a pulse-pounding supernatural horror story from bestselling author Bethany C. Morrow, where one woman must survive a series of bizarre and escalating attacks on her marriage. Mavis broke from her parents’ congregation years ago, but she still hasn’t recovered. Their impossible...

2024 Grammy Award Winner #1 NEW YORK TIMES AND USA TODAY BESTSELLER In an inspiring follow-up to her acclaimed memoir Becoming, former First Lady Michelle Obama shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world. ...

NOW A HULU STREAMING SERIES NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER READ WITH JENNA BOOK CLUB PICK AS FEATURED ON TODAY Two estranged siblings delve into their mother’s hidden past—and how it all connects to her traditional Caribbean black cake—in this immersive family saga, “a...

Plus One – A Fake Dating, Opposites-Attract Romance 💖 One night. One deal. One unexpected love story. 💖 Gerald Harrison doesn’t do relationships. As a sharp, no-nonsense businessman, his focus is on securing a major investment—and to impress his potential partners, he needs a polished, sophisticated date by his side. Asia Gates is bold, confident, and completely uninterested in playing the role of anyone’s arm candy. But when her sister’s injury leaves an unexpected job opening for a pretend girlfriend, Asia steps in, thinking it’s just easy money and one awkward evening. ...

AaronFor single father Aaron Miller, nothing has been as hard as raising his twins while balancing his demanding career as an ER nurse. He longs for more time with his children, but with long hours spent saving lives, he can’t help but feel like he’s missing out on the two lives that mean the most to him. His fears become a reality when his daughter is involved in a horrific freak accident that leaves her disfigured and Aaron blaming himself. Will Aaron be able to find the right help for his daughter so they both can begin to heal? If he does, will he be able to move past his blame and ...

“I’m Baby Girl, and this is the rest of my story.” Tiffany “Baby Girl” Scott has survived the kind of pain that leaves scars you can’t see. Lied to, manipulated, and abused by the one person who should have protected her—her own mother—Tiffany grew up fighting battles no child should ever face. Now eighteen, she’s standing at the edge of her future. The streets have taught her resilience, but love and trust? Those feel like luxuries she may never afford. When new opportunities—and new dangers—come her way, Tiffany must decide: will she let her past define her, or will ...

2024 Global Book Award Silver Medalist Ghosted. It wasn't the first time—and probably wouldn't be the last. But I'll be damned if I let the same man do it twice. Except...it's him. The one with the dreamy eyes and that deep, rumbling baritone. The man I met ten years ago on a balcony, where one electric conversation felt like the start of everything. I thought he was it. He said he'd call. He didn't. Now he's the CEO of the company launching my fashion line—and I'm the woman who can make or break his brand. We're older. Sharper. But the heat between us? Still dangerous. His eyes still ...