When Black Women Fall in Love by Ines Johnson
Heartspell Media would like to welcome you to When Black Women Fall, a week long promotional tour of romance novels featuring African American heroines in the contemporary, historical, paranormal, new adult, and erotica genres.
Romance novels are increasingly featuring heroes and heroines of color, from Courtney Milan’s Brothers Sinister series to Nalini Singh’s Guild Hunter series. As society and its citizens increase in diversity so does the market. With more and more authors bypassing publishers and uploading these colorful romances on their own, starved readers now have a buffet of books to choose from.
On this tour, you will find that when black women fall in love it’s a sign of the times in these contemporary offerings.
In Farrah Rochon’s “All You Can Handle” love was the last thing professional pastry chef Sonny White was looking for, but she finds it in a sleepy town with a motorcycle riding hottie.
In Lena Hart’s “Because You Love Me” when an old desire is reawakened Sabrina will discover that even an imperfect love can triumph over all.
In Xio Axelrod’s “Falling Stars” Hollywood actress’ Val Saunders finds her career skyrocketing which makes her real-life attraction to her on-screen love interest come at the worst possible time.
In Ines Johnson’s “Pumpkin: a Cindermama Story” having given up on fairytales after falling for her toad of an ex, Pumpkin is afraid to take a chance on a prince charming who comes to her rescue.
In Kim Golden’s “Maybe Baby” Laney must choose between the man who offers her financial security and the one who makes her mind and body sing.
In Victoria H. Smith’s “The Space Between” Lacey has dreams of the opera, but life has its obstacles, namely a man who lights a fire inside of her that challenges everything she thought she wanted.
In Christina C. Jones’ “Inevitable Conclusions” Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time.
When black women fall in love it’s a magical affair as you’ll find in these paranormal stories of love.
In L Penelope’s “Angelborn” he gave up eternity for love… and lost. Will Maia be his second chance?
In Laverne Thompson’s “Angel Rising” Thalya, a soulless creature, meets her match when she hungers for the love of the man assigned to hunt her.
When black women fall in love it’s a defining moment as you’ll find in this historical romance.
In Piper Huguley’s “The Preacher’s Promise” Amanda Stewart aims to teach newly freed slaves, but meets with the resistance from the town preacher. Can these two put aside their differences and come together?
When black women fall in love it’s full of growing pains as you’ll see in this new adult romance.
In Twyla Turner’s “Chasing Day” Daylen is the shy cellist who falls in love with her best friend who also happens to be the popular quarterback.
When black women fall in love it can get a little spicy as you’ll find in this erotica novellete.
In Harper Miller’s “Entwined” trouble finds Gabby when she meets an ex-marine looking to release a little tension.
From February 8-14, the intersection of Valentine’s Day and Black History month, check out one of these romances at a discounted price and enter for your chance to win a giveaway basket that includes a Kindle, along with a few quintessential romance novels featuring black heroines, and a gift certificate for the beauty and cosmetics company Carol’s Daughter!
To find the books, get a free excerpt book, and enter the giveaway, visit http://whenblackwomenfall.com
Meet the Books
Contemporary
“All You Can Handle” by Farrah Rochon
Tagline
Love was the last thing they were looking for…
Short Blurb
Love was the last thing they were looking for, but a chance meeting kick-starts a high-octane rush of desire that gives Ian Landry and Madison “Sonny” White all they can handle.
Full Blurb
Ian Landry knows a thing or two about responsibility. He put his dream of owning a motorcycle shop on hold and steers clear of romantic entanglements while he raises his baby sister. But when the building he’s coveted for his bike shop suddenly becomes available, he can’t allow the opportunity to pass him by. And when he spots a beautiful stranger sitting at the bar of his favorite hangout, Ian decides it can’t hurt to have a little fun…if only for one night. Only he doesn’t count on his smoking-hot one-night stand showing up on his doorstep the next morning. The sleepy town of Maplesville is only supposed to be the first stop on Madison “Sonny” White’s new journey to becoming a professional pastry chef. After breaking free from the shackles of her former life, she isn’t looking to get tied down anytime soon. But the appeal of this quaint town on a Louisiana bayou draws Sonny in more than she could have ever anticipated, and the attraction between her and the hottie who turns out to be her new landlord cannot be denied. Love was the last thing they were looking for. But their chance meeting kick-starts a high-octane rush of desire that gives Ian and Sonny all they can handle.
Buy Links
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1J6kUkd
Nook: https://itun.es/us/7rft8.l
B&N: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/all-you-can-handle-farrah-rochon/1122192585?ean=2940151195713
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/all-you-can-handle?bookId=2721c0b8-933d-476e-93d6-abc3fc1e90ed
“Because You Love Me” by Lena Hart
Short blurb:
Sabrina and Jake are caught in a tug of war between love and trust. A hurt Sabrina wants nothing more than to forget her first love, but a determined Jake wants to bury the past and start anew. When old desires are reawakened, they’ll soon discover that even an imperfect love can triumph over all.
Long blurb:
Sabrina Monroe and Jake Landon are caught in a tug of war between love and trust. A hurt Sabrina wants nothing more than to forget about Jake and the fierce love they once shared. A wary yet determined Jake wants to bury the past and start anew.
When old feelings and desires are reawakened, Sabrina struggles to keep her distance—and protect her heart. But it’s a losing battle she’s not even sure she wants to win. With Jake determined to gain back her love, Sabrina is left longing for his trust. In a fight for “all or nothing”, they’ll soon discover that even an imperfect love can triumph over all.
Buy links:
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/LoveMe_Kindle
Nook: http://smarturl.it/LoveMe_Nook
iBooks: http://smarturl.it/LoveMe_iBooks
Kobo: http://smarturl.it/LoveMe_Kobo
Google: http://smarturl.it/LoveMe_Google
ARe: http://smarturl.it/LoveMe_ARe
“Falling Stars” by Xio Axelrod
Short Blurb
Val Saunders and Sam Newman are two Hollywood actors at opposite ends of their careers. Hers is skyrocketing while his, well, never really took off. Fate brings them together when they’re cast as lovers on a steamy new television series. The on-screen chemistry between them is off the charts and when it spills over into a real life attraction, they find themselves in a situation.
Full Blurb
What if you met the right person at the absolute wrong time?
Val Saunders and Sam Newman are two Hollywood actors at opposite ends of their careers. Hers is skyrocketing while his, well, never really took off. Fate brings them together when they’re cast as lovers on a steamy new television series. The on-screen chemistry between them is off the charts and when it spills over into a real life attraction, they find themselves in a situation.
Sam is an honorable man. He has been faithful to a toxic, Hollywood marriage for nearly half his life. He’s never strayed and isn’t about to start now, despite the fact that he is falling head over heels for his co-star.
Val’s worked hard to get her career on the path to the A-list and the last thing she wants, or needs, is a scandal. If only her heart and her brain were working with the same script.
Romance is an ideal. This is a love story. It explores the possibility of second chances and asks hard questions about duty, fidelity, life in the public eye, and the cost of being happy. Falling Stars is the beginning of a sexy, sensual, and emotional roller-coaster ride that reminds us that love, while not often easy, is always worth it.
Links
ISBN: 9780996756822 ASIN: B01834RAK2
Amazon: http://amzn.to/1SzZh22 iBooks: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/falling-stars/id1060179367?ls=1&mt=11 Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/falling-stars-17 Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/falling-stars-xio-axelrod/1123021141?ean=2940157870218
All Romance: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-fallingstars-1924176-149.html
“Inevitable Conclusions” by Christina C. Jones 
Short Blurb
Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time.
Full Blurb
Friends? Lovers? Both? For Kora and Tariq, those lines have been blurred for a long time. Every time clarity seems to be within reach, something shifts, and in a single moment, focus is lost. Once again, they’re in limbo. Between them, there is only one secret, with the power to permanently alter their relationship. For good or bad, neither of them knows – nor are they willing to take that risk. Through the pain of past tragedies and the pressure of current dramas, they always find solace in each other’s arms. Inescapably connected by the interminable bond of friendship, Tariq and Kora navigate family, life, and love, searching for separate answers to a problem that has only has one, unavoidable solution.
Buy Links
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017VEM4KG
“Pumpkin: a Cindermama Story” by Ines Johnson
Short Blurb
Having given up on fairytales after falling for her toad of an ex, Pumpkin is afraid to take a chance on town royalty Manny who believes she may be his soulmate.
Full Blurb
Single mother Malika “Pumpkin” Tavares lost faith in fairytales after she fell for a toad. Now she believes she’s not cut from the storybook, heroine cloth and searches for Mr. Good Enough amongst the sidekicks and supporting men of the town.
Love at first sight isn’t a cliche for town royalty Armand “Manny” Charmayne. For generations the Charmaynes have spotted their soulmates by seeing a golden aura the first time they laid eyes on The One.
When Manny meets Pumpkin he sees…nothing, but sparks fly off the richter scale. The more he gets to know her the more he considers defying fate, if only he can convince her to take a chance on love again.
Links
Amazon Purchase Link
Barnes and Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pumpkin-ines-johnson/1121232758?ean=9780990922841
iTunes
http://itunes.apple.com/us/book/id1037722975
Google Play
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Ines_Johnson_Pumpkin?id=n0iDCgAAQBAJ
All Romance Reads
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-pumpkinacindermamastory-1885321-178.html
“Maybe Baby” by Kim Golden
Short Blurb
Who would you choose?
The man who offers you financial security…or the one who makes your mind and body sing?
Full Blurb
Imagine finding out you could never have a baby with the man you love…
Expat American Laney Halliwell finds out the hard way when Niklas tells her he had a vasectomy before they met and isn’t interested in reversing it. Why should he? They’ve got his kids from his first marriage and an enviable life in Stockholm.
What if you fell in love in the most unexpected way…?
But Laney wants more. So when a friend suggests she look into an alternative sperm bank in Copenhagen to find a potential father for her baby, things don’t go exactly as planned. Especially when Laney meets Mads and finds herself falling in love.
Buy Links
Ebook Buy Lnks:
Amazon http://bit.ly/AmazonUSMaybeBaby
BN http://bit.ly/NookUSMaybeBaby
iBooks http://bit.ly/iBooksMaybeBaby
Kobo http://bit.ly/KoboKGMaybeBaby
ARe http://bit.ly/AReMaybeBaby
Bookbaby https://store.bookbaby.com/book/maybe-baby
Indigo http://bit.ly/IndigoMaybeBaby
Paperback Buy Links:
Amazon http://bit.ly/PBMaybeBaby
BN http://bit.ly/PBMaybeBabyBN
“The Space Between” by Victoria H. Smith
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Full Blurb
When Drake started the night at his father’s campaign fundraiser, he never imagined he’d end it being conned into buying drugs on the West Side. Losing high-stakes poker has its consequences, but he’d repeatedly face them just to hear Lacey Douglas sing. Drake sees Lacey light up the stage, and he has to have her. But his intentions for being on her side of town turn out to be the reason he can’t. Chicago native Lacey has dreams of the opera, but life has its obstacles. Lacey has come to know her hardships as part of living in the real world and accepts them fully. When Lacey meets the intense and invigorating Drake, a fire is lit inside her, unleashing those dreams again. Two paths that should have never crossed prove to create the exact pairing the other needs. But when their worlds take time to catch up, everything they have is tested. Finding the space between the two sides that challenge them will be hard, but it’s the only place that will keep them together.
Buy Links
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BO1AZGI
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-space-between-victoria-h-smith/1115470226?ean=2940016445243
ARE: https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-thespacebetween-1433447-149.html
Print: http://www.amazon.com/The-Space-Between-Volume-1/dp/1482349175/ref=tmm_pap_title_0
Paranormal
“Angelborn” by L Penelope 
Short Blurb
Full Blurb
Maia
It’s hard to be normal when you see the dead everywhere. So I gave up. I just focus on staying out of their way. But the guy haunting my roommate is different. He’s impossible to ignore, and now other people can see him too.
He says my roommate is the only one who can save him from an eternity of torment. But one night he follows me into my nightmare and rescues me from my demons. Now he’s all I think about. This must be what it’s like to fall… for someone who can never be mine.
Caleb
A lifetime ago, I found my soul mate in the human world. But being angelborn means I don’t have a soul. When I lost my one true love, I lost my future and my freedom. Now, I have a second chance — she’s been reborn and I must gain her love again or serve out the rest of my eternal sentence alone.
But this time I am a fugitive with powerful angels hunting me, and I’m running out of time. You only get one soul mate, and mine isn’t the broken, scarred girl, who sees what no one else can. She’s a distraction I can scarcely afford — but I’m unable to stay away from her.
Buy Links
Amazon
Barnes and Noble (D2D)
Apple iBooks (D2D)
Kobo
https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/angelborn
All Romance Ebooks
https://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-angelborn-1921908-178.html
“Angel Rising” by LaVerne Thompson
Short Blurb
Some of the most beautiful people in the world are not human, have no soul and are pure evil. Yet, Samuel loves a soulless one.
Thalya is a soulless creature, she hungers only for emotion and above all, she hungers for Samuel’s love. And she’s willing to kill for it.
Full Blurb
To walk the earth she must feed her hollow soul.
Some of the most beautiful people in the world are not human. They have no soul, feel no emotion and are pure evil. You can tell by the color of their dark, dead eyes. Samuel Glaus knows this. He is the son of a human mother and soulless father. He is after all half human and a hunter of the soulless. He is also in love with one who cannot love him back.
Thalya is a soulless creature, but unlike others of her kind, she does not kill to feed her hollow soul. She hungers only for emotion and above all, she hungers for Samuel’s love. Her enemy. Her redemption. And she’s willing to kill for it.
Buy Links
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angel-Rising-Redemption-Book-1-ebook/dp/B00ROSP8YO
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/angel-rising-redemption-laverne-thompson/1121717632?ean=2940152212785
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/angel-rising-redemption-1
New Adult
“Chasing Day” by Twyla Turner
Short Blurb
He’s the popular quarterback of the football team. She’s the shy cellist. Unlikely best friends…an undeniable attraction that spans decades.
Full Blurb
The Wonder Years
Daylen Daniels and Chase McCoy are as different as night and day. Chase is the beautiful golden boy. Gorgeous, popular, and the quarterback of the football team. Daylen is the quiet introvert. Lovely curves, shy, and sees herself as an orchestra geek. After Day moves next door to Chase, a run-in with a bully, a domestic dispute, and one treehouse hideout; an impenetrable bond is made.
As they grow up, their attraction for each other grows with them, but is it strong enough to risk their friendship? A party, a little game of spin the bottle, and a devious enemy could shake the very foundation of their friendship. Or it could start a tumultuous romance that spans decades.
Take a journey with these two best friends through heartbreak, tragedy, and from childhood to adulthood as the two find that young love isn’t as strong as they’d hoped. A story of true growing pains in…Chasing Day.
Buy Links
Buy Link: http://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Day-Catching-ebook/dp/B017DMZUFC/
Historical
“The Preacher’s Promise” by Piper Huguley
Short Blurb
1866: Amanda Stewart promised her dying father to use her education to uplift their race and teach newly-freed slaves. When she arrives in Georgia, blacksmith Virgil Smithson tells her female teachers aren’t welcome. But he has just met a woman whose will is as strong as the iron he fashions. These combatants must put aside their personal feelings to learn God has his own plan that comes from the promises they made to their loved ones.
Full Blurb
1866 – Oberlin, Ohio
Devastated by her father’s death days after her triumphant graduation from Oberlin College, Amanda Stewart is all alone in the world. Her father’s unscrupulous business partner offers her an indecent proposal to earn a living. Instead, to fulfill a promise she made to her father, she resolves to start a school to educate and uplift their race. Sorting through her father’s papers, she discovers he had carried on a mysterious correspondence with a plantation in Milford, Georgia. She determines to start her teaching work with the formerly enslaved. However, when she arrives, the mayor tells her to leave. There’s nowhere for her to go.
Virgil Smithson, Milford’s mayor, blacksmith and sometimes preacher man with a gift for fiery oratory, doesn’t want anything to do with a snobby schoolteacher from up North. On top of everything else, the schoolteacher lady has a will hard enough to match the iron he forges. He must organize his fellow formerly enslaved citizens into a new town and raise his young daughter alone. Still, his troubled past haunts him. He cannot forget the promise he made to his daughter’s mother as she died—that their child would learn to read and write. If only he didn’t have secrets that the new schoolteacher seems determined to uncover.
To keep THE PREACHER’S PROMISE, Amanda and Virgil must put aside their enmity, unite for the sake of a newly-created community in a troubling age, and do things they never imagined. In the aftermath of the flood that was the Civil War, God set his bow upon the earth to show love and understanding for humankind. To reflect God’s promise, these combatants must put aside their differences and come together–somehow.
Links
Amazon ebook: http://www.amazon.com/Preachers-Promise-Home-Milford-College-ebook/dp/B00M77K09U/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=&qid=
Createspace: http://www.amazon.com/The-Preachers-Promise-Milford-College/dp/1500851914/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_y
Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-preachers-promise-piper-huguley/1120019525?ean=2940149661411
Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-us/ebook/the-preacher-s-promise
Erotica
“Entwined” by Harper Miller
Short Blurb
In between books? Need a scorching pick me up? Check out Entwined. It’s got everything you’d want in a quick read. One hot Alpha male, two sexy ladies, and a plot twist you certainly won’t expect.
Full Blurb
After twenty years of devotion to Uncle Sam, I called it quits. I was wired and looking to get into some trouble. Trouble found me all right, in the form of a hot-bodied fox. Little did I know how much she’d rock my world. The names are all fake, details have been fudged, but you’ll get the gist of what went down. You’re getting one hell of a tale. This is my story. *Disclaimer* This is a novelette. Not a short story, novella, or novel. This story features an F/F/M ménage à trois scenario. If ménage stories are not your cup of tea, and you are easily offended by threesomes and lesbian sex, you should bypass this story. Content is intended for a mature audience, 18+. Entwined is the third installment in The Kinky Connect Chronicles. The Kinky Connect Chronicles are short erotic stories/novelettes all wrapped up in neat little bows. These stories are standalones. No cliffhangers in the lot!
Buy Links
Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B016KZQC00 Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B016KZQC00 All Romance: http://ow.ly/TLmNa B&N: http://ow.ly/TFINi Kobo: http://ow.ly/TLmql
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