Books like Behind closed doors by Kimberla Lawson Roby

Alicia Berenson, a celebrated painter, shoots her husband Gabriel and then falls silent, becoming a media sensation. In North London’s Grove secure unit, psychotherapist Theo Faber devotes himself to uncovering why she became the Silent Patient and his own true motives.

Two lifelong friends, Nel and Sula, navigate friendship, betrayal, and the changing landscapes of Medallion, Ohio, as they grow into very different women.

Thomas Hardy’s bleak final novel follows Jude Fawley, a stonemason from rural Wessex, whose search for faith, love and independence collides with society’s harsh conventions and leads to tragedy.

Sarah Addison Allen’s charming follow‑up to *Garden Spells* follows 27‑year‑old Josey Cirrini as waitress Della Lee’s unexpected arrival turns her sugary‑cluttered life into a journey of friendship, romance, and quirky magic.

Toni Morrison’s adult novel follows black fashion model Jadine Childs and fugitive lover, Son, as their love story weaves through the Caribbean, Manhattan and the deep South, confronting race, loyalty, ambition and crime.

Dolores Reese, a foster‑care alumna, faces a life‑changing dilemma when her impulsive act frees boyfriend Floyd Watson from prison—leaving her to choose between loyalty and a promise of a brighter future with businessman Paul Dunne.

A lively collection of stories about a circle of large‑size women who navigate friendship, romance and personal challenges with humor and honesty.

Aunt Zoe and Private Investigator Ethan are finally free from a mysterious and persistent stalker who knows too much about them.

A Knit to Quit series about women learning to embrace change and the bonds of friendship that help them through difficult times.

When twelve‑year‑old Jillian Maxwell hides a painful secret, her family must confront betrayal, abuse, and the resilience of love to break the shame that threatens to unravel their lives.

Reverend Curtis Black seems to have redeemed himself, but his wife Charlotte still doubts he has left his past behind. Secrets, betrayals, and unexpected visitors threaten to unravel their family web of lies.

The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman tells the life story of a Black woman who lived 110 years, spanning from slavery to the civil rights era in the American South.

Three women reunite for a summer at a Wyoming ranch, where long‑hidden pains and truths surface, leading them toward healing and renewed friendship.

A novel exploring life, love, and the aftermath of 9/11.

A heartwarming tale of friendship and the unexpected impact of time passing and life's tragedies.

Three women of different generations meet at a summer house in Virginia, sharing their marital trials and the chance to rewrite their pasts through a magical opportunity.

Copycat is a standalone novel by New York Times bestselling author Kimberla Lawson Roby that explores themes of friendship and impersonation within the African‑American literary landscape.

Paige Donahue, exhausted by living in her sister Camille’s shadow, schemes to seduce her brother‑in‑law and shatter their union.

Curtis Black, an African American minister with an irresistibly charismatic presence, finds his good looks and charm attracting the attention of female parishioners and many other women, despite his marriage.

An African‑American woman confronts blatant workplace discrimination while her marriage fractures and a close friend betrays her trust, turning a story of resilience and female friendship into a powerful narrative of triumph.

Kyla and Jefferson Blake count their 16 years together as a wonderful blessing from God. Their marriage is passionate, their daughter is a joy, Jefferson's medial career is prospering and they have loyal friends.Kyla knows her newly divorced and lifelong friend, Jasmine, is desperately unhappy and no amount of prayer or encouragement seems to help. But what Kyla doesn't know is that Jasmine has a plan to move her life forward with the type of man she feels she should have married in the first place.A man like Jefferson.Alexis Ward, Kyla's, best friend, is single and successful and willing to wait for the right man for all the right reasons. But, when "Mr. Right," Dr. Brian Lewis, finally appears she finds herself facing a new challenge. Does she really have to walk away from what she believes in order to have a man in her life?As people who love God, Kyla, Jefferson and Alexis discover, each in their own way, what happens when they truly allow God to be first in their relationships.Full of contemporary characters who struggle to keep their strength, friendships and daily lives framed by the Word of God, Temptation is a novel no reader will soon forget.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT .., After Emily Moreau was fired she decided that the computer which had replaced her needed to be taught manners. So she created a new program--ESMERELDA--and its old-fashioned etiquette wreaked havoc with the company. Free-spirited troubleshooter Spencer McIntyre was called in, and he hired Emily back to help him untangle the mess. But what would he think if he found out that his diligent partner was responsible for the crime? And though ESMERELDA hadn't been programmed for computer dating, she seemed determined to get Spencer and Emily together ... one way or another!