10 Steamy Romance Novels Featuring Black Love

Turn up the heat with these passion-filled page-turners!

Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson - If you love a guilty pleasure romance novel as much as the next gal, then check out these 10 tales of sex, love, scandal and so much more. By Patrice Peck Ever heard of a "procreation vacation?" That's exactly what successful business woman Taylor Steele proposes to one of her very wealthy clients, financial tycoon Dominic Saxon. What comes next is a whirlwind of mind-blowing ecstasy that will have both parties questioning whether they're ready to say goodbye.(Photo: Harlequin Kimani Romance)

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Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson - If you love a guilty pleasure romance novel as much as the next gal, then check out these 10 tales of sex, love, scandal and so much more. By Patrice Peck Ever heard of a "procreation vacation?" That's exactly what successful business woman Taylor Steele proposes to one of her very wealthy clients, financial tycoon Dominic Saxon. What comes next is a whirlwind of mind-blowing ecstasy that will have both parties questioning whether they're ready to say goodbye.(Photo: Harlequin Kimani Romance)

You're My Little Secret by Chenell Parker - Move over, Fifty Shades of Grey! In the same vein of E.L. James' worldwide phenomenon, You're My Little Secret follows the evolution of Brooklyn Andrews, a naive and overprotected college student whose sheltered life is shattered once she meets the young businessman Dominic Roberts. (Photo: Write House Publishing)

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You're My Little Secret by Chenell Parker - Move over, Fifty Shades of Grey! In the same vein of E.L. James' worldwide phenomenon, You're My Little Secret follows the evolution of Brooklyn Andrews, a naive and overprotected college student whose sheltered life is shattered once she meets the young businessman Dominic Roberts. (Photo: Write House Publishing)

The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah - Having sold more than one million companies worldwide, Sister Souljah's powerful coming-of-age novel introduces readers to a gritty world of drugs and violence. A major dose of raunchiness peppers the plot, but at the heart of the novel is a cautionary tale that encourages young Black women to stand up to the destructive men in their lives and to practice safe sex.(Photo: Pocket Star)

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The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah - Having sold more than one million companies worldwide, Sister Souljah's powerful coming-of-age novel introduces readers to a gritty world of drugs and violence. A major dose of raunchiness peppers the plot, but at the heart of the novel is a cautionary tale that encourages young Black women to stand up to the destructive men in their lives and to practice safe sex.(Photo: Pocket Star)

Sweet Silver Bells by Rochelle Alers - What happens when two members of the Eaton and Cole families unite? A brief, passion-filled encounter that, in the end, blossoms into a forever kind of love affair. Sweet Silver Bells is a great option if you're seeking a novel that's equal parts romantic and sensual.(Photo: Harlequin Kimani)

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Sweet Silver Bells by Rochelle Alers - What happens when two members of the Eaton and Cole families unite? A brief, passion-filled encounter that, in the end, blossoms into a forever kind of love affair. Sweet Silver Bells is a great option if you're seeking a novel that's equal parts romantic and sensual.(Photo: Harlequin Kimani)

Addicted: A Novel by Zane - There's a reason why The New York Times once described this wildly popular novel as "the hottest paperback in the country." Addicted's protagonist, an African-American businesswoman named Zoe Reynard, has a crippling addiction to sex. To satisfy her craving, the married mother dangerously juggles three very different extramarital affairs that lead her down a dark and twisted path. After reading the aptly-titled Addicted, you'll definitely understand how Zane earned the nickname Queen of Erotica.(Photo: Atria Books)

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Addicted: A Novel by Zane - There's a reason why The New York Times once described this wildly popular novel as "the hottest paperback in the country." Addicted's protagonist, an African-American businesswoman named Zoe Reynard, has a crippling addiction to sex. To satisfy her craving, the married mother dangerously juggles three very different extramarital affairs that lead her down a dark and twisted path. After reading the aptly-titled Addicted, you'll definitely understand how Zane earned the nickname Queen of Erotica.(Photo: Atria Books)

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Every Thug Needs A Lady by Wahida Clark - In Every Thug Needs A Lady, Wahida Clark takes her readers on a journey through the rugged, thug-filled life of Roz. The sexy, beautiful heroine has met her match in a hustler by the name of Trae, but can their love survive the turbulent life of the game?(Photo: Kensington)

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Every Thug Needs A Lady by Wahida Clark - In Every Thug Needs A Lady, Wahida Clark takes her readers on a journey through the rugged, thug-filled life of Roz. The sexy, beautiful heroine has met her match in a hustler by the name of Trae, but can their love survive the turbulent life of the game?(Photo: Kensington)

Rhythms: A Novel by Donna Hill - As described by the book's publisher, Rhythms is a rich, unforgettable tale about loss and healing, redemption and love. The dusty roads of the Delta and the pulsing urban jungle of New York City set the backdrop for Cora, Emma and Parris, three generation of women seeking romance while harboring a shameful family past that threatens to rip their lives apart.(Photo: St. Martin's Press)

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Rhythms: A Novel by Donna Hill - As described by the book's publisher, Rhythms is a rich, unforgettable tale about loss and healing, redemption and love. The dusty roads of the Delta and the pulsing urban jungle of New York City set the backdrop for Cora, Emma and Parris, three generation of women seeking romance while harboring a shameful family past that threatens to rip their lives apart.(Photo: St. Martin's Press)

Bliss by Fiona Zedde - In Bliss, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, Jamaican-born author Fiona Zedde places lesbian love and desire front and center. The storyline is chock-full of erotic scenes set in both urban and tropical environments, but Zedde ultimately proves just how beautiful finding true love can really be.(Photo: Kensington)

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Bliss by Fiona Zedde - In Bliss, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, Jamaican-born author Fiona Zedde places lesbian love and desire front and center. The storyline is chock-full of erotic scenes set in both urban and tropical environments, but Zedde ultimately proves just how beautiful finding true love can really be.(Photo: Kensington)

Bling: A Novel by Erica Kennedy - If you're looking for a remixed Cinderella story, then Bling is your best bet. Through the eyes of Mimi, a small-town girl, and Lamont, the music mogul who stops at nothing to turn her into a megastar, Erica Kennedy offers readers a sneak peek into the fast-paced, sexed-up world of New York's hip hop glitterati.(Photo: Miramax)

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Bling: A Novel by Erica Kennedy - If you're looking for a remixed Cinderella story, then Bling is your best bet. Through the eyes of Mimi, a small-town girl, and Lamont, the music mogul who stops at nothing to turn her into a megastar, Erica Kennedy offers readers a sneak peek into the fast-paced, sexed-up world of New York's hip hop glitterati.(Photo: Miramax)

The Education of Nia Simone Bijou by Eric Jerome Dickey - With 14 New York Times best-selling novels under his belt, it's safe to say that writer Eric Jerome Dickey knows a thing or two about penning unforgettable stories. In The Education of Nia Simone Bijou, Dickey imagines the formative college years of one of his most popular characters, Nia Simone Bijou, setting the scene for a youthful, erotic passion that can never be extinguished once kindled.(Photo: Dutton Adult)

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The Education of Nia Simone Bijou by Eric Jerome Dickey - With 14 New York Times best-selling novels under his belt, it's safe to say that writer Eric Jerome Dickey knows a thing or two about penning unforgettable stories. In The Education of Nia Simone Bijou, Dickey imagines the formative college years of one of his most popular characters, Nia Simone Bijou, setting the scene for a youthful, erotic passion that can never be extinguished once kindled.(Photo: Dutton Adult)