Books like Mina's Joint by Keisha Ervin

Wall Street deal‑maker Sean O'Banyon meets a fresh‑scrubbed nurse, Lizzie, and finds his protective instincts challenged by her warmth and her family ties, sparking a romance fraught with trust issues and hidden secrets.

A tale of romance and resilience, following Tasha and Trae as they confront marital challenges, while Jaz navigates her own turbulent drama in this contemporary African‑American love story.

There was a time when I didn't care about anybody, not even myself. Oh, and who am I? I'm Chyna, Chyna Danea Black to be more exact. I'm here to tell you my story, but for you to fully understand me, you have to understand my past. You see, I'm every black girl growing up in the hood, and like most, I got caught up in the life. Some things I didn't see coming. Other things were self-inflicted. I don't regret my path in life but I could have taken a different one. So, for all the young girls growing up in the hood, let me take you back to how I grew up. Here is the Life & Times of me, Chyna Black.

When her daughter becomes engaged to the son of her former lover, devoted wife and loving mother Victoria Thornton finds her past mistake threatening her ordered life as both families are reunited for the upcoming wedding.

An Arab girl of the Sahara who wants to wear a malafa, the veiled dress worn by her mother and older sister, learns that the garment represents beauty, mystery, tradition, belonging, and faith.

Two close friends make a daring bet that throws their lives into chaos, forcing them to confront friendship, romance, and secrets in a world where love and betrayal intersect.

Madison Tyler, a multimillion‑dollar multimedia mogul, ends a casual affair with Granville Washington, only to have him refuse to let her go and will stop at nothing to prove he's the perfect match.

Former boxing champion Dante "Blood and Guts" Lattanza is being featured in Personality magazine's "Sexiest Men Alive" issue, and reporter Christiana Artis has the scoop.Since he lost his last fight ten years ago, Dante has led a reclusive life and he never gives interviews. But he's making a comeback, ready to prove to the world that he can still win a championship. He gives Christiana an ultimatum: if she can perform five tasks, she can ask him five questions.

Siobhan Gray has had it with men who view her as a stepping stone to a career with her family's successful home-safety company. Even when a sexy stranger sweeps her onto the dance floor at a gala awards event, the twice-burned PR director vows not to let down her guard. Siobhan doesn't count on Justin Cartwright's persistence as he dissolves her doubts and slowly wins her trust with a passion that tempts her to believe in love again. Justin is a man with a plan: partner with Gray Home Safety to deliver his new cutting-edge product to the market. But the tall, sensual beauty is derailing all his best intentions. Then he discovers who she really is. Now he stands to lose everything&unless he can convince Siobhan that nothing matters more than their blossoming relationshipand the future they can build together!