2024 Romance Books by Black Authors You Need to Read
Looking for 2024 romance books by Black authors? This list has all the must-read contemporary romances of the year—fake dating, second chances, grumpy/sunshine, and more. Add these swoony love stories to your TBR now!
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2024 Romance Books by Black Authors You Need to Read
If you’re searching for 2024 romance books by Black authors, you’re in exactly the right place. This year is stackedwith swoon-worthy contemporary romances, featuring second chances, fake dating, grumpy/sunshine pairings, vacation flings, and more. Whether you want a steamy rom-com, an emotional slow burn, or a high-stakes love story, these 2024 romance books by Black authors are bringing all the feels.
Get ready to update your TBR, because this list is packed with books that deserve a spot on your shelf! And don’t miss our all-time favorite black romance authors you should add to your TBR
2024 Romance Books by Black Authors – Contemporary Romance
Frenemy Fix-Up by Yahrah St. John
Yoga instructor Shay has 90 days to get overworked accountant Colin to relax—for his health and his love life. They drive each other crazy, but the more they butt heads, the more their tension turns into something… way hotter than a yoga studio should allow.
When I Think of You by Myah Ariel
Kaliya is finally getting a shot at her dream job—only to realize the film’s hotshot director is her ex, Danny. They’ve got history (messy history), but as sparks fly on set, Kaliya has to decide if risking her heart is worth the sequel.
A Legend in the Baking by Jamie Wesley
August never wanted to be the face of his bakery—until his feminist rant about cupcake culture goes viral. Now he needs Sloane, a social media guru (who also happens to be his best friend’s little sister). Business and pleasure? That’s a recipe for disaster.
Pardon my Frenchie by Farrah Rochon
Ashanti loves her dog daycare. Thad hates dogs—but now he’s stuck with his grandmother’s fancy poodle. When he pulls Puddin’ from daycare, Ashanti and the internet are furious. The only fix? Fake-nice their way to a truce…and maybe something more.
Out of Office by A.H. Cunningham
Genevieve is all about work—until she takes a much-needed break in Panama and meets Adrián, a local with a verydifferent outlook on life. What starts as a vacation fling turns into a serious dilemma: should she go back to her old life or build a new one?
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The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest
Violet and Xavier were high school sweethearts…until life happened. Years later, they wake up in Vegas married—and realize staying hitched could be mutually beneficial. But playing pretend isn’t so easy when old feelings refuse to stay in the past.
Second Tide’s the Charm by Chandra Blumberg
Hope just landed the dream job—except it’s on her ex Adrian’s shark research boat. They haven’t spoken in years, but now they’re stuck together on the open sea. Between science, social media, and unresolved tension? This is about to be messy.
Curvy Girl Summer by Danielle Allen
Aaliyah’s family thinks she’s too much—too loud, too curvy, too single. So, she might have said she’s got a boyfriend. Now she has seven weeks to find one before her big birthday bash…or realize the flirty bartender she keeps running into might be him.
The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton
Amerie’s life is falling apart when she pretends to be dating Vincent, a literal astronaut. He plays along—for a price. Three months of fake romance, free rent, and zero feelings… until their chemistry goes stratospheric. Now she has to decide: play it safe or take a leap?
This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan
Soledad had her life planned—until betrayal wrecked everything. Now, she’s raising her daughters, rebuilding her career, and refusing to fall again. But then she meets him—the one she shouldn’t want but can’t ignore. After everything she’s lost… does she dare believe in love again?
That’s the list! These 2024 romance books by Black authors are delivering all the heart, heat, and happily-ever-afters we need this year. Which one are you picking up first? Let’s chat in the comments! And if you’re always looking for more romance recs, stick around—there’s plenty more where this came from.
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