Unedited. Subject to change. No release date yet. The usuals. Enjoy <3 He was in my workroom. Bafflingly, I wasn’t bothered by the sight of him a bundle of steel wool in his – glove less – hands, cleaning the rust and grime from another spoke of the bike I’d been working on when…
Sample Sunday. Unedited. No date yet. Enjoy! The hometown hero. “When you gone get back on that bike man?” “How many more of those medals you going to bring back?” “You the pride of the city man. Mr. International.” It was all well-meaning, and of course I knew that but that didn’t make it any…
Hi. waves. I don’t know when, but when (if) I do, I will most likely very gladly tell you! In the meantime… enjoy! Unedited. Subject to change. Y’all know. “What the hell are you wearing?” Twenty-two days. That was how long it had been since the last time we spoke, and that was how he…
Available Now! Jaclyn Love is a magnet for trouble – it seems to follow her wherever she goes. Unfortunately for Kadan Davenport, she also seems to be a magnet for him – even after a disastrous first impression that leaves him – literally – black and blue. Jaclyn is busy trying to find some sort…
Unedited. Heavily Redacted. Subject to Change. Coming soonish. Enjoy the sample! I, admittedly, had a little bit of a sweet tooth, so I was a little excited at the prospect of finding gourmet-quality ice cream I could enjoy without my stomach bouncing right to left to do the shoulder lean. It was a pretty…
Unedited. Subject to change. Enjoy! But what about the cat, Jaclyn? … what about it? I was nobody’s animal person, and hadn’t told her ass to climb up to my window. Homegirl had to figure her own shit out. With that said… those sad ass meows seemed to grow louder, and louder, and louder, the…
Hey! If you’re attending either of the events i’m participating in this Spring, consider pre-ordering your books in advance! It will ensure that the books you want are already there and ready for you! Looking forward to seeing you there! click here to register click here to preorder books click here to register for the…
A couple of notes first, in anticipation of questions! This project has been a long, long time coming – it’ll probably be published before the month is out. Coveted will be a novella, just like Haunted was a novella – 30k words of the story I wanted to tell. The plan is a trilogy. I…
It all came down to me. The one who followed the rules, never went looking for trouble – I kept to myself. I just wanted to take care of my family. To not constantly look over my shoulder, worried about the things that went bump in the night. I just wanted to survive. But that…
Unedited. Subject to change. Release date to be determined – i’ll give it when I have it, I promise. Enjoy! <3 “So… you never told me what your name was.” Maddox made that statement from the confines of a half-circle booth, where instead of sitting opposite me, he’d chosen immediate proximity. His legs…
* Please note – this is written with the strong assumption that you’ve read the Christmas with Gia short, as well as “The Truth” and “The Lies”. If not, this probably won’t make sense. Also, this is probably it for Gia and Manny, meaning I have no intention as of now of writing anything further for…
Wow, i really sat down to type a blog post. This really shouldn’t be a whole thing, but it means i’m pushing past the overwhelming urge to keep my thoughts to myself (or the inbox), lest i’m misinterpreted, which is like… a thing as well. A thing i’m not gonna get into. I’m going to say what i’m going to…
Unedited. Subject to change. Release date is not yet determined. Enjoy 🙂 Once Harriet was gone, I went the opposite direction, toward the floor. I needed time to set up the private booth where I’d service Ruby, but I took a moment to check my appearance in the mirror first, to make sure it was…
This winter. It all came down to me. The one who followed the rules, never went looking for trouble – I kept to myself. I just wanted to take care of my family. To not constantly look over my shoulder, worried about the things that went bump in the night. I just wanted to survive.…
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“How do I know this isn’t laced with something,” I asked, working my way up from the couch as she went into my kitchen. “You could be trying to kill me.” “If I wanted to kill you, I would not waste good food to do it. Not when I know so many better ways.” “Is…
This is exciting, right? I mean, it is to me – the first “Sample Sunday” in almost two months, which is a bit of an anomaly. That’s no complaint – absence makes the heart grow fonder or something. In any case, I’m excited to start sharing snippets and visuals (shout out to Porsha at brwnstock) for this project,…
Hey! I recently got the opportunity to chat with the lovely Kimberly Kaye about Pass Interference! Check out the audio below! CHRISTINA C. JONES INTERVIEW
Unedited. Subject to change. Last sample before release! As I approached my house, I frowned at the flashy black Mercedes G-class parked in my driveway. It wasn’t Nate’s car – he knew I meant it when I said it was time to go – but it still made my jaw tight to see it. As…
As usual – unedited, and subject to change. Release date is August 17th. Enjoy 🙂 “Okay I must have the wrong office – can you point me to the one you use for your actual job? Thanks.” I grinned as my sister – my twin – Nicole didn’t even bother looking up from what she…
We know, we know – the NFL is wildin’. That doesn’t mean you can’t get your football fix this month, with two new offerings from me and Love Belvin’s Connecticut Kings series! To read an excerpt from my book, Pass Interference, click the image below. WHEN? Learn more about Love’s Ineligible Receiver (including an excerpt!)…
I leaned in the doorway of my bedroom, watching him try his best not to fall asleep. It was late – later than he should be here at all, but with the workout we’d had… I figured I could at least let the man get some sleep. The glare from the TV cast a bluish…
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Subject to change. Unedited. Release day TBA, when I actually have one lol. Enjoy! “Uh, excuse me, I’m looking for um… Patrick Bell,” Tanise teased, putting on a Valley accent for some reason as she approached me where I usually was if I was at the shop. The workroom. “What is it…
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
Alicia “Ace” Miller has always had a somewhat contentious, arms-length relationship with Las Vegas Detective Cree Bradley. She likes their level of engagement exactly where it is – non-existent, never any occasion to cross paths. Until she needs his help. Only the most powerful of emotions – paired with fractured memories and the unshakeable feeling…
Unedited. Subject to change. Probably the last sample. Enjoy 🙂 The thing about the Whitfields though… if you answered to one, you answered to all. But even if that wasn’t the case, I would always ask “how high?” to any request of Angela’s to see me jump, because she was one of my favorite people…
“Is that why there’s no Mrs. Cree Bradley? You’re jaded and suspicious?” Cree shrugged. “Not really, actually. I just… haven’t vibed like that with anybody. Good sex… that’s easy. Anything beyond that just hasn’t seemed to pan out.” “That sounds like bullshit.” “It does, doesn’t it?” he chuckled. “It’s the truth though. There have been…
Hey! waves The cover for Deuces is out. I love it. I love it a lot. But…. you can’t see it here first. You gotta go check out GHYR for my cover reveal feature, and while you’re over there, check out some reviews, spotlights, new release round ups, all that. There’s a ton to see, all…
Unedited. Release date TBD. Enjoy 🙂 “Accusing you of a crime?” Cree chuckled, shaking his head. “Nah, I’m not here for that. I’m here looking for a… how did Roach describe you… you remember him, right?” Fuck. “Detective Bradley, I can’t say I’ve ever considered a roach to be anything more than a…
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
“Ms. Miller… are you in some kind of trouble?” She snorted. “Do I really seem like the type of woman to get into trouble?” “You seem like the type of woman who is trouble. Like anybody who crosses you might have a problem on their hands.” “Well…” she smirked. “Glad to know that I’m putting…
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
Let’s get a little March Madness of our own going, by deciding once and for all (heh. So far, that is) what the fan favorite CCJ book is!
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
If you’re here, it’s most likely because you’re looking for A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement, the serial that was available on my blog. Unfortunately, it’s gone now, and will NOT be returning to this site, no exceptions. If you’d like to read it, it is available for purchase or KU borrow on Amazon.
“Don’t say it!” “Say what?” “Don’t say “until you” again, as if he and I… have a thing.” Her eyebrow shot up. “You don’t have a thing?” “I told you what I’m on, Nik! And in case you need a reminder, it’s not that man’s dick, because that’s not why I came here.” “Unexpected perks,…
“Okay,” he nodded. “I see what’s happening here, you with the smile, and the hair, and the dimples, all of that.” I smirked. “Do you really though? Cause I’m pretty sure I caught you all the way off guard just now. Or are you gonna front on me again?” “I didn’t front on you a…
Good morning! The winners have been (randomly) chosen by the service i used for the giveaway! If your name is Courtney, Donica, or Latesha, check your email to verify that you’ve won, and get back to me with your mailing address and choice of prize pack! Congratulations ladies! Didn’t win? Don’t sweat it! One…
Strap in, because I have a lot to share! First up: A Winter Giveaway! Do you want a chance to win a prize pack full of signed books and other goodies? Then you should check out CCJ’s Winter Giveaway! There are SO many ways to increase your chances of winning, and you can take advantage…
Available NOW on Amazon! What’s done in the dark… Murderer is a title she never expected to wear. Friend? Sure. Boss? Hell yes. But murderer? Never. If only she hadn’t threatened exactly that, just before someone winds up dead, and her fingerprints are all over the murder weapon. Always comes to light… All he wanted…
Unedited. Subject to change. Probably the last sample 😉 Look for it before Christmas…but NOT now. 🙂 Enjoy! “Try to hit me.” “What?” “Come on, Monica. Imagine I’m… I don’t know, a chipped manicure. Take your best shot.” Feeling completely awkward about it, I planted my feet how I was supposed to, and…
What’s done in the dark… Murderer is a title she never expected to wear. Friend? Sure. Boss? Hell yes. But murderer? Never. If only she hadn’t threatened exactly that, just before someone winds up dead, and her fingerprints are all over the murder weapon. Always comes to light… All he wanted was to live a…
Unedited. Subject to change. Enjoy 🙂 “I really just feel like I should walk over there and beat her ass, that’s all I’m saying.” I tried – and failed – not to laugh at Nubia’s antics as we wrapped up the “mandatory” self-defense class at Five Star Fitness. At first, I’d worried I’d have…
Oh, December. 2017 has been a rather interesting year, for all of us, with some pretty drastic shifts. Politically, socially, we’ve been going through it, and I can’t really tell if, on a global scale things are changing for better or worse. Either way, life twirls on. This is the first day of a busy…
Subject to change. No release date in mind. The soothing spray of hot water blasted against my skin, helping to relieve some of the tension in my neck and shoulders. I’d come home and immediately popped a few tablets of guaranteed sleep and then climbed into bed and closed my eyes. Ten hours later,…
THIS SAMPLE CONTAINS SPOILERS!! But. No worries, because the book is live, and ready for purchase! (not available on Kindle Unlimited) Enjoy! I bit my lip, trying to keep from smiling as I walked into the kitchen, but it broke free anyway, so I let it happen. By the time I put a glass up…
Unedited. Subject to Change. Enjoy. “I… didn’t realize it would interest you.” “You growing out your hair, growing out your beard, looking all sexy and rugged is of very high interest to me, actually,” she quipped, grinning. “As a matter of fact, I’d like to formally request that as of today you send me a…
Now through midnight Sept 6th, The Truth + The Lies are on kindle countdown sale! “What does that mean, CCJ?” Wellllllll, today only, the price for each book is guaranteed at $0.99! The price will go up every day until both books are back at original price, so don’t hesitate to grab it while it’s…
Nick – likes: Noah dislikes: disappointing Noah. Nick Davison stepping off the elevator in my building with a bouquet of dahlias in hand, dressed in fresh sneakers and nicely fit jeans and a deep blue sweater that was just delicious against his dark skin absolutely did look like a gift from God. “Just the woman…
Noah – likes: helping women feel great about themselves. dislikes: BS. “Nick, I’m tired. What are you still doing here?” I grinned at her. “Dinner, remember? You didn’t give me an answer.” “Um…” her eyebrows bunched together. “I definitely gave you an answer.” “Okay,” I shrugged. “Well… maybe I was just hoping it changed.” Noah…
Of course you do 🙂 Head over to the Girl, Have You Read site for a cover reveal/first look at my next release, a novella titled #RelationshipGoals! Let me know what you think!
Endzone Love, Book 4 in the Connecticut Kings series, will be available for your reading pleasure in just a few days, but in the meantime, enjoy this sample from Love Belvin! Have Sambi take a look at the gutter leak off the back of the kitchen… Call April to invite her up… File our…
Unedited. Subject to change, a lot. Light spoilers. Enjoy 🙂 He was mad at me. I’d never experienced Ramsey being mad at me. I didn’t even know how to react to something like that, had no idea what to do or say. So I said nothing, and his silence continued all the way to our…
She grinned. “You’ll see, really soon.” “Is it some more daredevil shit?” I asked, and she gave me a sly grin. “I mean… just another tiny zip line,” she claimed, then avoided my eyes to look out the window. “You’ll be fine, just like the last one.” “Hell no,” I told her, shaking my head,…
So, while my next installment of the Connecticut Kings project will not be following Jordan and Cole, that doesn’t mean we can’t check in a little bit, and see what they’re up to, right? This is not intended to read as a short story, etc, this is just a little snippet of something that came to…
“Y’all brought me back to romance.” Not the first time i’ve heard that sentiment, by any means. And it wasn’t even the only time I heard it Saturday, in a room full of Black indie authors and our readers. I get it in emails and inbox messages, see it in comments on facebook. I heard…
Coming this summer, your favorite fictional football team is back like they never left, ready to take on a new season. Old friends and new faces weave through the pages of books three and four in the series, transporting you once again into the world of the Connecticut Kings! From Christina Jones – Determining…
Unedited. Subject to change. enjoy. 🙂 My eyebrows shot up. “I…wow,” I stammered, as what had just happened really hit me. “I… I look forward to hearing from you. Again, thank you for the opportunity.” “No.” Eli stepped forward, putting a hand on my shoulder. “If all goes smoothly, it’s not an opportunity,” he…
“This place is just… beyond perfect. I can barely even stand it.” “You said that about the last four places too.” I bit back a smile as Wil shot a glare in my direction, then immediately went back to fawning over the townhouse apartment. “Hardwood floors, and vaulted ceilings, and big windows, and granite counters,…
Unedited. Subject to change and all that. Enjoy! She stood in front of me completely relaxed despite the fact that she was completely naked, looking at me with her eyebrow raised like she was waiting for me to speak. “What did you do to me?” I asked, bringing a smile to her face, which…
Unedited. Subject to Change. Coming soon-ish. Enjoy! I was going back to yoga. And it wasn’t even some sideways ploy to put myself in Astrid’s space, especially since I’d done a remarkable job of not running into her, not hearing her name, not seeing her, for coming on two weeks. Just when I was thinking…
Or, alternatively: Bad habits of this one indie romance author. Or something. I couldn’t make a good title curl all the way over, so instead y’all got that one. Let me explain. Often – too often – I find myself up way too late (we’ll get to that) thinking about the numerous ways I played…
Unedited. Belongs to me, like Reese and Jason. Subject to change. Late Spring. Enjoy! “Just this once… let’s take sides. Pride…aside. Feelings… aside. Inhibitions… outside. Worries… wayside. Protection… bedside. Panties… aside. You… inside. Camera phone? Make you sure you get my good side… alright? Don’t be scared to turn me sideways and get deeper… alright?…
Last one, hopefully. *fingers crossed* Unedited. Subject to change. Enjoy! 🙂 I pushed off the wall, and was about to head for the stairs where her door suddenly opened, and she peeked out. “Hey…” she said, in a tone that just seemed… off. “I am… so sorry. I got back from seeing Zion off,…
Unedited. Subject to change. Coming… eventually. 🙂 Enjoy! “You fellas seem to be having a good time.” I sat up from being bent over laughing, and opened my eyes long enough to see who’d said that. My eyes opened a little wider, I sat up a little straighter at the sight of Fine, and…
Subject to change. Coming this Spring. Enjoy 🙂 “Where’s the good in your bestie sleeping with the owner’s son if I can’t drink as much as I want to?” I asked, rolling my eyes as the other bartender wouldn’t even look my way, for fear of stepping on Rob’s toes after he’d informed me…
“So, since when are shirtless selfies not thirst traps, Mr. Everett?” I asked, tossing the card onto the counter to pick up the wine bottle instead. His gaze followed me to the drawer that held my corkscrew. “That’s just how I work sometimes. The shop can get hot when I have art drying. I don’t…
That’s what the first words of a book are, right? The tease of what’s to come, the seduction that keeps your eyes moving. Equal exchange. Transference of energy. If you’re good to me, i’ll be good to you. It’s tough. Those first words don’t have to be poetic, or beautiful. They just have to be constructed…
So, as planned, Maggie’s story is now available on Amazon, in entirety. If you read all seven chapters, up to where I put “the end” – which is, indeed, the end – you’ve already seen it all. There isn’t any new content in what’s on Amazon, it’s exactly what was (previously) found here. I had…
Available Now On Amazon! I know exactly why it turns you on…because you’re messed up too. Asha’s life is no fairytale, by any stretch of the imagination. There was no kind, generous father to care for and protect her from the Vegas that exists beyond the glitz and glamour of The Strip. No wise, doting…
Today’s post is brought to you by the letter “T”, for mf’n #TIDE. That’s me. This book, and the last few months of… life, have taken everything out of me. Some time around last spring, I injured my back. It got better – I thought. Sometime things would flare up again, and it would go…
A short one today. Mine. Unedited. Subject to change. Enjoy 🙂 Twenty minutes later, I pulled up to the front of the Drake Casino Resort, and gave the valet the keys. Normally, I would spend ten or fifteen minutes on an adventure in the parking lot, looking for a space, but the spa voucher in…
From Ante Up – coming late January. Unedited, and subject to change. Enjoy 🙂 “And I got the information you wanted on Asha Davis.” I turned my attention to Ace, listening to her for the first time since she’d climbed into the back of the car. She was my assistant as much as she was…
I know exactly why it turns you on…because you’re messed up too. Asha’s life is no fairytale, by any stretch of the imagination. There was no kind, generous father to care for and protect her from the Vegas that exists beyond the glitz and glamour of The Strip. No wise, doting mother to look over…
Short and sweet, loosely edited, and completely fun. Enjoy 🙂 I couldn’t stop the little voice in my head telling me that I should have known it would turn out like this. Through all my planning to perfection, spending a little extra to get a little extra, time spent on the precision coordination of some…
I left the desk with a new pep in my step. It was approaching two in the morning, but I was far from tired, and still not feeling settled the way I normally did. Underneath the shallow excitement of my win, my mind was still clouded with stress. Deep down, agitation still soaked my spirit.…
You’ve been asking for it, and the #AuthorBae’s have made time in between projects to make it happen! It’s Christina C. Jones and Love Belvin’s #BookBaeCampaign where you can order shirts to represent your favorite fictional hero, fictional world, and/or real life author. Through TeeSpring we’ve launched another shirt campaign to further connect with our…
Available now on Amazon! Justin and Toni were friends. Besties, with a whole list of life rules developed over a friendship that started when they were kids. As long as they stuck to the rules, even when they blended a business relationship into the friendship, things went off without a hitch. But then one of…
“Heyyy,” he said, as the music shifted into something we both recognized. “Oh God.” I covered my face with my hands as Timbaland launched into the opening rap, about a woman who suddenly didn’t want to be bothered with him, and wondering if another man had her attention. There wasn’t a single part of me…
Have I ever told you guys about my long list of jobs? No? Well, I’m not about to now either, because the details aren’t that relevant. Let’s just say, in my (short?) 29 years, I’ve had a lot of them. Some just to make it by, some where I had myself convinced that I…
Unedited. Subject to change. No official release date yet, and all that jazz 🙂 Enjoy! “There’s my double chocolate muffin,” I teased, opening my arms as she approached. She flung herself into me, wrapping her arms around my neck for a hug. “Everything looks sooooo pretty Daddy!” she said, her eyes wide as she looked…
I don’t have a release date. Really 🙂 But please enjoy this sample! I let out a deep, heavy sigh as hot water sprayed over me, working out the knots in my aching limbs. I closed my eyes as I turned my back to the spray, briefly considering the consequences of just staying in there…
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Mscraftyifyanasty liked your photo. I was sitting in the break room during my lunch hour, aimlessly scrolling my Instagram app. There were only a few minutes left before I had to head back to the classroom, but I was burning time while I finished my sandwich. That was when the notification popped up at the…
I’m supposed to be writing right now. The project i’m working on, The Truth, was supposed to be finished by the end of August. Published first week of September. It won’t be. *shrug* So instead of making up time, I’m reflecting. November of this year will mark my third year in this world of self-publishing.…
his side… Speaking of timing – the server chose that moment to approach us again, with our food on a platter. I pulled out my phone to snap a picture of my plate, then turned the camera up to her. She raised her hands to cover her face. “Oh my God,” she said, through a mouthful…
“Oh, damn! Sorry!” I heard those words, but couldn’t reply. I was too busy trying to breathe through the pain radiating from my ass and wrist, which had been the sacrifices that cushioned my fall. My tote was on the ground beside me, packages spilling out of it, and I shook my head as I…
So, after reading the short that I wrote about Cin, many of you reached out to me, wanting to be able to read it on your kindle devices and other ebooks, instead of online. Well… Here we are! Hints of Spice is the name of that short novella. If you choose to purchase, please note…
Available Now on Amazon First impressions don’t have to be everything. But second, third, fourth impressions create a reputation, and those are hard to break. In the public eye, where everybody is tuned in to your every move, and behind the scenes, where certain people are privy to the real you… or at least what…
One Irritation pricked my scalp as I headed down the darkened hall, cringing at the heavy bass thumping its way into my skull. It was almost one in the morning, and instead of being snuggled deep in the comfort of my fluffy goose feather bedding, I was at Arch & Point developing a headache.…
Go, go, go grab your copy! (Just click the cover – take you right to amazon!) Can you tell the difference between a distraction and a blessing? It should be simple, but sometimes what we think is a distraction can actually be a turning of the tide required to bring life full circle, to a…
Unedited. Subject to change. Coming soon…ish. Let’s say mid-summer. I have officially lost my mind. That was the only possible explanation for why I was sprawled naked across Jordan’s bed, not even twelve hours after I’d realized how stupid it was for me to spend so much time in his home. A shiver rushed through…
One of my most favorite things to get me in the mood to write, to put me into a certain head space for my characters, or clear my head of distractions, is to listen to music. Obviously, it helps if the music is applicable to the project! For your listening pleasure, here is the music…
Who? Jordan Johnson and Trent Bailey, one of the best wide receiver + quarterback duos the league has ever seen. What? TWO full length novels, (One from Love Belvin, the other from yours truly!) following two couples and their journey through life and love. When? THIS SUMMER. Where? A kindle near you! Why? Because why…
Unedited. Subject to Change. I hated Wednesdays. Especially the week after a loss. Media all over the locking room for damn near an hour, saying whatever the fuck they wanted. After a win, whatever. I could handle it. But if we didn’t? The motherfuckers went for blood – which I could also handle. The team…
Unedited. Subject to change. This summer 😉 “Can you put your phone down, and talk to me please?” “Yeah, gimme a second.” I rolled my eyes as he kept his attention focused on the little device in his hands. One minute stretched into two. “Jor—” “Just a second, damn,” he said, holding up a finger…
Recently, someone commented to me that it was “amazing how I stay so true to my characters”. That comment was borne from the Mother’s Day short I posted, featuring Carter and Viv, who I haven’t revisited in …. a year and half? Something like that. I appreciated this, (and promptly hit the like button and…
Relief. That was the first emotion that flooded me as I stepped into my darkened bedroom to find Viv sprawled across the bed, with our daughter, Bellamy, tucked close. The nightlight was plugged in, casting a warm glow across both of their perfect, sleeping faces. My girls. They’d fallen asleep nursing – a normal occurrence,…
Available Now On Amazon! All Devyn wants – besides a tall, fine husband and eventually a few babies to fulfill her “about to turn thirty, running out of time, cute black family” dreams – is to finish her yearlong internship at University Hospital. She’s excited about the experience, eager to learn, glad to help wherever…
So… Pulling Doubles, book 2 in the “Wright Brothers” series is going to be published pretty soon. It was nowhere near as easy to write as the first book in the series – Getting Schooled. I’ve pinpointed a number of reasons for that. I wrote Getting Schooled over Christmas break – took me two weeks,…
From “Pulling Doubles”. The last sample from Pulling Doubles 😉 As always, unedited and subject to change. Enjoy! “Sorry for the mess,” she said, as I locked the door behind us. “I wasn’t really expecting company.” I chuckled. The “mess” she was referring to was a glass – on a coaster – on her coffee table, her…
– Aurielle- Just act casual. Just act casual. “Hey!” I called out, my voice falsely bright as I walked up to Dawn and Donovan, looking rather… cozy outside the entrance to The Creamery. It was a place Dawn frequented, according to her Instagram, and Donovan – Donnie – was frequently her date at the ice…
(unedited. subject to change) I turned away from her, glad for the little bit of camouflage my lab coat provided as I strode away. As I approached the nurse’s station, I noticed a man in a suit standing there with flowers in his hand, and immediately assumed he was waiting for one of our patients,…
(Unedited. Subject to change) “Girl, if you say so. I’m actually surprised you say he’s an asshole to you. I mean… I think all three of them, Jason, Justin, and Joseph have a little streak of it in them, but Joseph is usually laid back around me. He can take himself a bit too seriously sometimes…
(As always, unedited, and subject to change) This. Is. Your. Job. I reminded myself of that annoying little fact as Dr. Joseph Wright strode away from me, mumbling something under his breath about being the one M. D. behind his name. He made me so damned sick – no pun intended – and as it…
So on Facebook, there’s this memory feature, right? It shows you your posts from that day, from previous years. The above photo is me, receiving a breathing treatment two years ago today. At that time, I was a full time student, running a business, being a mom and wife, and also trying to make time…
I’m going to turn the comments off here. If you get to the end of this post and want to offer solutions, or assistance with the website girlhaveyouread.com, please feel free to use the contact form here on the site. If you get to the end of this post and you’re mad, or want to…
Guess what? You can pre-order Inevitable Seductions here for release on February 19th! As always – sample is unedited, subject to change, all that jazz. Happy reading! My eyes locked with Nubia’s as I approached. She didn’t back down, and I sure in the fuck wasn’t about to either. Yeah, maybe I bitched about it…
Should have never got my ass on this damn plane. I glared across at Steph as we strapped in for landing, wanting to smack that stupid smirk off his face. Later, I would – in my head – give him his props for how well he’d played me, but for now, I was still pissed.…
Coming soon. Unedited. Subject to change. Enjoy! 😉 Joseph Wright had never been a lovey-dovey guy, not with me or my brothers. He saved the mushy stuff for our mother – turned into a smooth-talking teddy bear when he interacted with her. For us boys though, it was always toughen up, less emotion, work harder,…
Unedited. Subject to change. Coming this month 😉 “I live alone.” “Then why is this address on the paperwork?” “Because it’s a duplex,” she snapped, then jabbed a finger toward my chest. “You need to drive around back.” I blew out a heavy sigh, then took a step back. “You couldn’t have just said that…
Merry almost-Christmas! If you’re a fan of my Serendipitous Love series, please enjoy this self-contained short (it is NOT part of a larger story for Roman and Simone, just something fun for the holiday) about the holidays. (if you can’t view the file, you can download and send directly to your e-reader, in .epub, .mobi,…
Unedited. Subject to change. Please enjoy 😉 I giggled at Blake’s words, and then pressed my head against the back of the high-backed chair as people began to sit down at the table. I ducked my head to dab at my eyes again, grateful for the dim lighting in the restaurant. When I looked up,…
For the first month, or maybe even two months, of the school year, I was on it. It being major mom duty. My girls were coordinated with each other, even though they don’t even attend the same school (and i’ll admit to still doing this, because i’m corny, and I think it’s cute), Izzy was always…
(as always, unedited, subject to change. Coming in 2016. Happy Reading!) Nubia Unfiltered. Nubia In The Wild. Real World: Nubia. Ugh. I hated every one of those. I closed the folder in my hands and tossed it aside, picking up my cell phone from the table beside me. I unlocked the screen, and went into…
So, one of you beautiful people (*waves* Hi Betty!) was kind enough to inform me this morning that the commenting system wasn’t working here on the blog! I’m soooo sorry! I had no idea it wasn’t working, but it’s fixed now! I’m sorry to those of you who took time to write out a comment,…
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! If you’re a fan of my Serendipitous Love series, please enjoy this self-contained short (it is NOT part of a larger story for Sean and Fallon, just something fun for the holiday) about Thanksgiving. (if you can’t view the file, you can download and send directly to your e-reader, in .epub, .mobi,…
Available NOW on Amazon. 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…
Unedited. Subject to change. Coming… soon. 🙂 Happy reading! “Tariq, I thought you told me Kora wouldn’t be available for lunch since she likes to stay around the theater?” “Yeah,” I said, taking a drink from my water. “That’s how she’s always been.” My grandmother lifted an eyebrow. “But… that’s her, right over there, isn’t…
(Unedited. Subject to change. Enjoy!) She wasn’t answering the door. My first thought was “Damn, I guess she really is taking this ‘avoid Tariq’ bullshit seriously.” Eventually, I would call her on it, but in the meantime I’d just been giving her the space she obviously wanted. But not answering the door – or her…
Hey. So…. I want to take a second to thank my readers soooo incredibly much for your support. In a publishing climate that feels heavily geared *away* from romance that prominently features black characters in the leading roles, you guys have read my books, left reviews, and really helped me feel like I was actually…
“You never answered about dinner,” he muttered against my ear, then bent to nip my neck. With my eyes still closed, I shook my head. “I don’t think I can do tonight.” “Think harder.” His hands stilled then moved away from me, and I let out a groan of protest as he nipped my neck…
Savi watched him with an odd sense of satisfaction as he tossed the shirt to the floor, then toed his way out of his socks and shoes. His belt and shorts were next, and when he stood in front of her in nothing but his boxers, still straining with the erection that had started back…
Deep, chest rending sobs pulled Renata from the fitful sleep she’d finally found, hours after the commotion downstairs. She was so emotionally scattered that she raised her hands to her own face at first, to make sure the mournful sound wasn’t coming from her. Next, she reached for Taylor, who’d fallen asleep amidst pained, traumatized…
So. The site is live. My feelings are mixed. Thrilled, and nauseous, and excited, and nervous, and pumped, and scared. Will people actually go? Will they like it? Are the colors okay? Is it loading okay? Will people get what we’re trying to do here, and why we’re trying to do it? Will people be……
Available Now On Amazon! Two years after leaving the neighborhood to pursue an opportunity she couldn’t pass up, Sydnee Scott is back. She’s smart, sassy, and maybe a little bit spoiled, but she’s ready to reclaim her place in her family, and in the family business… Or not. That spot is currently filled by Harlan…
“Hot damn!” he shouted, and my eyes flew open as I turned around, expecting to have to tend to an injury. Instead, I found him bobbing his head, dancing to imagined music as he pulled a spoon from his mouth. I laughed, wondering how something so downright silly could be so simultaneously sexy. “This is…
“Welcome to Stacks, pretty ladies. What y’all havin’ today?” The two women on the other side of the counter’s eyes went a little wider when I spoke, and they glanced at each other, exchanging grins before they gave me their attention again. “Can you… say that again?” one of them asked, flipping thick, wavy hair…
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Available Now! Fallon is the definition of a woman with her “ish” together. Flourishing business, a home of her own in a new city, a relationship on the verge of marriage, and the opportunity to create a life that looks exactly as she wants it. She’s ready, and willing, to embark on a new adventure.…
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“Come on, mama. I think he’s had enough.” “And I think you should mind your business.” I blew out a sigh as my mother scooped another helping of macaroni and cheese on Sean’s plate, beside the baked chicken wings she’d placed there the moment before. The corners of Sean’s mouth turned into a little smile,…
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(sample is unedited & subject to change. Enjoy!) “You weren’t even eating them,” she shrugged, happily chewing the last fry before she delicately wiped her hands and mouth with her napkin. I shook my head as I stood up, leaving enough money to cover our lunch bill plus a tip on the table. “That’s beside…
(sample is unedited, and subject to change. enjoy!) I’d been making it a point to spend the early parts of the day at the Pot Liquor site, so I could “check in” at Fallon’s in the evening, when she was usually home. It was a short window between the end of her workday and when…
Available now on Amazon A little unrequited love, a little deceit, a little anonymous encounter, and a little bit of unforgettable chemistry. This is three sexy short stories, about three women, with a focus on how one night of mind-blowing intimacy can change it all. If you’re looking for a sweet, tender love story… this…
So, y’all know I love black romance, right? That’s my heart, my passion, all that jazz. I don’t venture often into the interracial genre, because it’s just not my cup of tea generally. GENERALLY. So, you know if i’m going hard for a book that’s outside of the genre that I live and breathe, I…
Did you know I started a group on facebook? You can visit there to talk about books, find exclusive content, ask questions, have fun, etc etc! You can join –https://www.facebook.com/groups/1608119356136737 As a welcome, I posted the first part of a short story I was working on, and I just posted another update today. If you’d…
Available now on Amazon! At just twenty years old, Lauren Bailey is organized, responsible, and hyper-driven toward her goal of graduating college so she can provide a good life for her daughter, four year old Harper. Between school, work, and being the best long-distance mom she can be, there’s one thing she definitely doesn’t have…
The first thing you should know is that I agonized over the title for this post, and then finally decided that was silly, so I wrote down the first ridiculous title that came to my head. Still, it fits the topic of this blog post! The second is that this is just my own opinion,…
(psst! last sample before release day, yay!!) “Hey… just heard a very interesting story about you and my mother… are you okay? – Ty” Shit. What did she tell him? “Yeah… I’m okay. What did you hear?” “Well, according to my mother, who came in about thirty minutes ago limping and moaning like she was…
Next Friday 🙂 At just twenty years old, Lauren Bailey is organized, responsible, and hyper-driven toward her goal of graduating college so she can provide a good life for her daughter, four year old Harper. Between school, work, and being the best long-distance mom she can be, there’s one thing she definitely doesn’t have time…
Olivia’s dreams have finally begun to come true, as she marries the man who’s held her heart for twenty years. Her beauty salon is prospering, and she has begun rebuilding her team, after seeds of discord were sowed and bonds were broken. Everything is beginning to look up, or so she thinks. When a scandal…
Fifteen minutes later, I pulled up at Ty’s building, suddenly nervous about just popping up on him. What if he was pissed? What if he didn’t let me in? I pushed those thoughts to the side. I was there now, so… may as well see. It took him a long time to come to the…
(excerpt is unedited. project is untitled.) It was stupid. Really. Like… insanely stupid to be bothered that a guy who wasn’t my boyfriend – hell, he wasn’t even just a friend… hell, I barely even knew him – was talking to another girl. Girls. Like… plural. So… maybe the gigglers didn’t count. He had to…
The world of a new adult is filled with mishaps and painful lessons, and Perfection is no different. In this story, a young man becomes a parent before he’s ready and is distracted by a girl, when he decides he’s staying away from women. Thing is, love doesn’t operate on a timetable and when cupid…
Somehow, I’m never working on what I’m “supposed” to be working on, but it always ends up being the right project for the moment. It could be considered flighty, or flaky, or just going wherever the wind takes me, and in essence, when it comes to what I’m writing… I kinda am. I have interests in writing…
Available NOW on Amazon “Love is bull****.” That’s how blogger, Bianca Bailey begins the first post of what’s supposed to be a new series on her website, in response to her readers curiosity about her feelings on love. That post never makes it to the public eye, but those three words perfectly sum up…
Sunday afternoons were reserved for my parents, and that wasn’t an expectation — it was a requirement. Unless you were out of town or incapacitated, you’d better have your ass at the table when Pamela Martin pulled that cast iron skillet of cornbread out of the oven. On the earlier end of my twenties, I’d…
“You’re not gonna say no.” “No.” He chuckled. “Okay, so it’s opposite day then? Aiight, well, I won’t be there in a few minutes.” “You can’t come here,” I said quickly, sitting up. “And besides, you don’t even know where I live.” “You don’t know what I know,” he countered. “What, you got wack-ass Kieran…
“Wait, my bad. I didn’t mean to…” I let that apology trail away, as Bianca headed for the front of the apartment without even glancing my way, or acknowledging that I’d said anything else. Shooting me a scowl, Raisa rose from her seat on the couch to intercept Bianca’s path to the door. “Wait a…
“What is your issue?!” He shook his head, tossing his hands up in the air. “I don’t have one. Your issue is that you want me. That’s why I bother you so much. Live a little, Bianca. Let yourself have me,” he chuckled, sauntering up to me from down the hall. “You are so full…
So, these were originally shared only on facebook, but I thought I should bring them over here! These are unedited snippets of a story, revolving around Roderick Dixon (Carter’s little brother) and one of his college peers, a bright young girl named Lauren. This isn’t a project I’m working on in a official capacity, but…
Though they’ve yet to meet face to face, Maya has had a secret crush on Xavier, the man who owns a wine café that the winery she works for distributes to. But being that Xavier is involved, she’d never reveal her feelings. Xavier’s previous relationship has left him wrung out emotionally. Needing to get away…
available now on Amazon Within the bounds of complacency, there exists a boring, beautiful sort of peace, and Khalida has found it. Welcomes it, in fact. A nice, comfortable life, with a great job, a good, albeit on and off again boyfriend, a great relationship with her younger sister… She has nothing to complain about.…
“Khalida?” I turned to see Trav’s assistant, a petite blonde with electric-blue framed glasses, standing at the doorway to the club. “What is it, Brooke?” “Travis wants to see you in his office.” She gave me a sympathetic smile, like she knew her boss was full of shit, then shrugged. With a deep, cleansing breath,…
I’m writing from the treadmill this morning, and the intention is to keep this quick, but we’ll see. What I’m about to express only applies to ME. My views, my opinion, all of that. Anyway. There’s this “thing” when it comes to romance, that I’ve seen many of my fellow authors say: “the color of…
It’s been a while 😉 Zoe is fast approaching 2.5, so we’ve decided it’s time to get very serious about potty training. We’ve been taping her into her diapers at night to keep her from taking it off and using the floor in her room as a bathroom. We think she’s showing some good signs…
Looking for something to represent one of your favorite #bookbaes? LB & CCJ have you covered! You can get a tee shirt featuring Azmir, Stenton, (http://teespring.com/stores/love-belvin) Roman, Carter, or Nixon (http://teespring.com/stores/christina-c-jones) to show them a bit of love! But you must act fast! This campaign (via Teespring) will ONLY run for the next two weeks,…
Available here on Amazon Secrets always have a way of coming to light. Special Agent Renata Parker learns this the hard way, when the secret she’s held close for many years is finally revealed, exposing her as traitor to the team of thieves, spies, hackers, and federal agents who thought they shared a common goal…
Since Amazon isn’t playing nicely with me re: the time it’s taking for Release Me If You Can to go live, you can read the full first chapter here : http://beingmrsjones.com/release-me-if-you-can-chapter-one/ I’ll update this post when the book is live!
{Sample contains spoilers for book one in the series, Catch Me If You Can} “He’s Taylor’s father.” For a lingering moment, those words hung in the air, garnering no response. Hot tears pooled in Renata’s eyes as she swallowed the urge to let them fall. It wasn’t a good time for tears. She wished…
About the Book During a sizzling-hot Chicago summer, landscaper and former attorney Hilton “Hill” Parker becomes dangerously involved with the sultry Caitlin Church, whose casual flirtation turns Hill’s world upside down. But Hill has no idea the sea of trouble in which he is about to swim, and that certain events are already set in…
From book 2/3 of the “If You Can” series, Release Me If You Can. He was up the stairs, bypassing the bathroom to grab a change of clothes before he doubled back for a shower when the door swung open, and the object of his thoughts stepped out. Quentin tried to avoid her, but they…
About the book: Connie and Drew have been butting heads since they were teenagers. With Connie refusing to talk about anything from their past, Drew has never figured out what made them go from friends to enemies. Drew decides to finally get to the root of their lifelong feud when Connie ends up in Texas…
Don’t forget that tomorrow, from 6pm to 8pm we’ll be chatting via Facebook about the Serendipitous Love series, and you can win some cool stuff: So, swing on by! Serendipitous Love chat, rsvp on Facebook
So, I’ve been doing a TON of talking this week… which is no different from any other week really, because I like to talk, lol. BUT, difference is, this time it’s about stuff that may matter to/ interest you! Earlier this week, I was a guest on the Better Than The Movie podcast, talking about…
Today, you can find me over at Quanie Talks Writing, guest posting for Quanie Miller, who’ve I’ve spoken about here before! I’m writing about the importance of having great beta readers as an indie author, so go check it out, and AS ALWAYS, don’t be scurred to visit Quanie’s Amazon page and buy a book!
— The indie-author blogging world, that is! This week, and some of next, I’ll be stopping in at the blogs of some fabulous indie authors to talk about the Serendipitous Love series! Today, I’m visiting Nia Forrester’s blog to give a brief overview of the inspiration for the series. Here’s a snippet: When I started…
from Fall In Love Again — available now: On Amazon & Kindle Unlimited “Charlie?” As I turned the corner into the prep area, she looked up at me with red-rimmed eyes. She averted her gaze, then went back to her task of… chopping vegetables. I approached her slowly — because she was kinda obviously tipsy, with…
Fall In Love Again is live! purchase now: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SGDKK6C on Amazon! Also available via Kindle Unlimited! Everybody knows you don’t marry the rebound guy. And yet, that’s exactly what Charlie does. But once the husband is out of picture — kinda — she’s ready to leap forward with her life. She returns to the neighborhood she left,…
I’d love to see you there! Post by Christina Jones – Author & Blogger.
from “Fall in Love Again” – January 21 When I turned back to the dining room, there Charlie was, her pretty face set into what, at first glance, seemed to be nonchalant expression. I knew her too well to be fooled by that. The slightly lifted chin, eyebrow damn near about to pop off her…
It was baffling to me that Adrian actually thought I was going to wait around for him while he served a sentence in federal prison. Like… real ass prison. He had to be kidding. I could accept that I’d committed my life to a man who was — without question — not my “soul mate”.…
Blurb London Tanner’s day just went from bad to worse. She’s fresh off the weekend and shows up to the job that she loves, and has dedicated herself to for the past 12 years. In the middle of checking emails, and preparing to begin her day, Carter Hampton enters her office space and requests her…
I wonder how many potentially awesome (insert whatever your passion is here) the world is missing out on because they’re afraid to share their gift with us. Fear is such an ugly thing, running around telling people that they aren’t good enough, aren’t smart enough, aren’t unique enough, that their voice doesn’t matter. Fear is a…
(First off, I’m over at Quanie Miller’s blog today, talking about building your platform as an author! Check it out!) So I released a book today. Last night, technically, because it went live in less than an hour whereas it usually takes at least 2-3, sometimes up to 16. Anyway. It’s my first time venturing…
(if you have two minutes, watch the trailer below as well!) COMING DECEMBER 8TH Diligence. Focus. Agility. For Naomi Prescott, it’s not just a cute little saying. It’s a critical mantra, words to live by if she wants to retain her freedom, and more importantly, her life. Impeccable planning is the only way to ensure…
It’s that time of the year where we celebrate our love for characters of color in romantic fiction in the Color of Love Blog Hop. I’m super passionate about characters of color in romance. Particularly, my absolute favorite genre, the one I read almost exclusively, is African American romance. Love absolutely comes in all colors,…
What the hell am I doing here? I look so stupid right now, Naomi thought, as her second knock went unanswered. Unwilling to knock again, she wiped errant tears from her eyes and turned away from the door. What would her life had been like if it weren’t for that night? Maybe instead of being…
S.E. Felida’s ‘’Imperfect Past’’ release week blitz Why, and where has Lionel been hiding all of this time? Is Marcus behind Leona’s recent incarceration? Is Naomi still alive, or is someone trying to mess with Leona’s head in the worst way possible? Do we finally get to know just who the hell Marcus really is?…
[ unedited, subject to change. enjoy 🙂 ] Relax. Relax. Relax. Naomi silently repeated those words like a mantra until her head, heart, and lungs caught up with each other and obliged that command. This wasn’t the time to freak out. Her freedom depended on not freaking out, so she ignored the throbbing pain in…
(this excerpt has not been edited for grammar/spelling, but HAS been edited to remove spoilers. Enjoy!) It was the sound of music, pumping from the classroom where Naomi hosted her classes that brought Marcus to the front of the gym. Curious, he stepped into the area meant for parents to watch their kids during performances,…
So, I did something I shouldn’t have done. That “something” was promising a sequel to the story from Love and Other Things. When I wrote “the end” on Tara, Kristin, and Val’s stories, for me, it was the end, but then I started hearing that people wanted more… so, I promised more, because you’re supposed to…
(side note: I have a shiny new “books” page set up, finally! Check it out here!) “What’s going on with you?” I frowned, then shrugged, suddenly self-conscious under his careful inspection. “Nothing.” Carter raised an eyebrow, taking the last few steps to put him barely a foot in front of me. “It’s definitely not nothing.”…
Mid-afternoon the day after my parents’ visit, I was jolted awake by someone knocking at my door. Still groggy, I dragged myself out of bed, and went to the door, lifting myself up on my toes to see through the peephole. Carter! “Just a moment,” I yelled, suddenly very awake, and aware that I was…
Welcome to the first stop for the Island Adventure Romance Blog Train. The Island Adventure Series is all about standalone books that feature fast-paced stories set in the Caribbean. A novella is a great way to let readers get their feet wet and invest them in a character and his/her story. This was my intention…
It was like I stepped into the twilight zone. Everybody went quiet, all eyes on me as I stepped through the door of Fresh Cuts. I guess I should have expected it, as a woman walking into a room full of men, but damn. It was…uncomfortable. Carter, all the way at the back of the…
I just wanted to share this video, with me talking a little bit about A Crazy Little Thing Called Love, in advance of the release of the spin off book, Didn’t Mean To Love You. Also, I’ve been nominated for an award! Best New Author, in the Building Relationships Around Books bookclub. If you’d like…
So… your homegirl Zoe isn’t interested in a potty. I know, I know, she’s only (almost) two, it’s not the biggest thing in the world. I get that. Big sister, Izzy, wasn’t fully trained until well over 2.5, and she regressed when baby sister was born. So, technically, she wasn’t fully potty trained until three.…
So, I’m a big fan of Quanie’s writing. The first book I read of hers, a romantic comedy (It’s Not Easy Being Jazzy) made me laugh, and laugh, and laugh until I cried. And then, I heard she had a new book coming out, and I was like “Yes!”. Then, I heard that it was…
We went to the pumpkin patch on Saturday. That was planned. What was NOT planned was waking up to a car that wouldn’t start (because I left my keys in the ignition, lights on overnight, shut up), and a husband who was out of town fishing and bbq’ing. So, the friend that I was supposed…
So, I spent a bit of time yesterday re-reading my very first project, Love & Other Things, in advance of the release of the follow-up, Nothing But Love, within the next month or so. This project was thirty-eight thousand hard fought words. The beginning of it all, that started without a name. Originally, this story was quite…
He smelled like coffee. Not the overly diluted, syrupy sweet stuff either. His aroma was smooth, robust, warm, invigorating… real coffee. Even over the floral-perfumed air of my flower shop, his scent prevailed. It was just a whiff at first, when he and his friend walked in, passing me with nods and smiles of acknowledgement…
Heyyyy! It’s been a long time since I’ve done one of these! Let’s get right into it! Byron and I are in our house ALONE right now. Alone. Yep! Izzy and Zoe are spending a long weekend with their grandparents, giving Byron and I a little room to breathe. I’m enjoying it (and I know…
Carter lifted an eyebrow. his eyes narrowed for a second, and then he shook his head as a smile spread over his face. “First name basis with the owner, huh?” I took a long sip from my coffee before I answered. “Well… I’m on a first name basis with the owner of the barber shop…
Simone is a woman on a mission: Stop being boring, and fall in love. That’s easier said than done with no prospects on the table… or under the table… or near the table. Her luck changes when fellow neighborhood business owner Roman Taylor walks through the door of her flower shop. Roman is single, successful, and sexy…
*~* Blurb *~* Roman Harper is known for being three things: A talented artist… A charismatic loner… And most notably, an unintentional heartbreaker. Even though he doesn’t mean for women to fall in love with him, Roman Harper has left a string of broken hearts in his wake. But after a lie tore his world…
Whew. Is this thing on? It’s looking mighty dusty around here in terms of real blog posts, the type of stuff I used to bore entertain you with multiple times a week! Those were the good old days… kind of. Pregnancies, and new babies, and toddler happenings. Recipes, and failed attempts at weight loss, plus whatever…
He nodded. “To be way more candid than I probably should, I had you up on a pedestal before I asked you out. Real-life Nadia is way better than the one on the pedestal.”Damn. I wonder if Brandon could hear the sound of most of the locks keeping my panties on my butt falling to…
Available for purchase, or for free with Amazon Unlimited! After a rejection from a long-time crush throws him off his game, Brandon Jensen decides that maybe it’s time to start a new one, with the beautiful Nadia Clark on his team. She’s just right for what he has in mind. Quiet and laid back, while…
Hey all! Please welcome the talented Jamie Wesley to the blog, with some info about her new book,TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD! I haven’t had a chance to finish it yet because I’ve been super busy, but from what I’ve read so far, I Anyway, onto the book: Two radio show hosts. One show. Who will…
So, it took long enough, right? But here they are! Two things: Most of these images are pulled from video we took. Technical difficulties. If you’re my friend on Facebook, you’ve already seen these. Here’s my vlog about a few things that happened on the way to Miami: And now, pictures! (In no particular order)
Guess who vlogged?! (Yeah, it was me. You totally weren’t expecting that.) (sidenote: I say “ya know?” a lot. Yeah.)
(Fall 2014) We waited a few more excruciating minutes for our server to return Jackson’s credit card, and I gathered up my purse, clutching it my shaking hands as he signed and left a tip on the receipt. This had been such a wonderful night. Gorgeous restaurant, great food, and great company— Jackson was always…
“If you stare at her any harder, she’s gonna call the cops on you. Contrary to popular belief, most women don’t like being stared at by strange men.” My friend — and former almost-victim— Tori lowered the dessert menu, peering at me over the top with a raised eyebrow. It hid most of her face,…
This time next week, the Jones family will be embarking on the hellish fun adventure of a 17-hour drive to Miami to board the ship for our second family cruise. We’re doing Eastern Caribbean this time, with stops in the Bahamas, St.Thomas, Puerto Rico, and Grand Turk. Did I mention that we haven’t done anything…
Need a new read this weekend? Pick up the latest release in the McAllister family series! <link is live, takes you right to it! Here’s some info about the book, the author (hey girl!) and an excerpt! About The Book Award-winning investigative reporter Cassandra McAllister is finally taking a break. Especially after her latest exposé.…
Finding Forever: Available NOW on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Finding-Forever-Christina-C-Jones-ebook/dp/B00KWQB5JM and Nook: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-forever-christina-c-jones/1119732803 He shrugged. “No real reason. Thinking about one more thing your dad told me.” “Okay… what?” I asked, cocking my head to the side. Avery pushed away from the door, and stepped towards me, prompting me to take a step back. “He said you were…
Available Now on Amazon! After her latest ill-fated attempt to find a forever relationship of her own, Tori Kennedy is content with connecting the dots for others, bringing them together in pursuit of lifetime love. Fresh off of the demise of her marriage, she decides to take advantage of an opportunity to do something something…
I watched Des and Drew deliver their toasts, but didn’t bother with the garter toss. Tori apparently had the same idea about the throwing of the bouquet, because while two of Drew’s cousins were fighting over it, I found her tucked into a quiet balcony, looking at the last rays of the sun reflected over…
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…
Hi all! Today, I’m hosting Nana Prah, who is telling us all about who her dream cast would be if her book, Midwife to Destiny, were turned into a movie! (pssst! There’s a giveway at the end of the post!) Midwife to Destiny by Nana Prah Destiny Series, Book 1 Contemporary Romance, Multicultural Midwife…
— Tori — Just breathe, Tori. Breathe, breathe, breathe. I took a deep breath as I stood back from the mirror to inspect the third reapplication of my makeup. There was nothing I could do about the tear induced redness that rimmed my eyes, but at least the rest of my face was flawless. Briefly—…
Ok, so maybe titling this post “Freedom Day” is a little dramatic, but that’s really what it feels like to me. Like I’ve been in pit (B613 style), and just now allowed to come out, and live life on my own schedule, doing that I wanted. I feel gooood! I love being able to make my…
Coming in June, the crew from Love and Other Things is back, with Nothing But Love! — tara — Chris was hiding something from me. I could just tell. It wasn’t that he was acting strange, or being distant, or anything like that. Well, not really. Okay, a little. Maybe I should explain. On…
So… I do a lot. Anyone who knows me reasonably well knows that my interests are very fluid. I just like to do stuff. At any given time, I may have at least 2-3 different things that I’m working on in an effort to … I guess find my ‘niche’. Y’all have seen it. Hell,…
So, it’s here! Unfinished Business, the sequel to Strictly Professional is available now in the kindle store! Here’s a little blurb: They fail…miserably. Through the ashes of their failed romantic relationship, they’re able to form a different type of bond, one that allows them to effectively coparent their daughter, and even become friends. But is…
Hey Guys! Let’s welcome Tia today! Hello Christina! Thank you for letting me stop by your blog today to share my new release, Taste for Love. Taste for Love is a contemporary romance pairing two of the most unlikely characters for love from my novel Playing for Love – Carlos and Shelly. This is my…
Today, I’m over at my twin-in-my-head’s blog, talking about what inspired the plot for The Trouble With Love! Again, we have an awesome indie author, Kristin Hurd! Krissy is working on her THIRD book, and I’m giving you a little sneak peek! Check it! You can go home again Atlanta Hartsfield Airport Junior ran slightly…
Keeping Secrets By Kiru Taye Series: The Essien Trilogy, Book 1 Genre: Contemporary Romance, Multicultural Length: Full length novel Release date: May 12, 2014 The Essien Trilogy – Series Blurb Secrets, Scandals, and Seduction under African skies. The Essiens are the kings of African finance. A close-knit family, their father is the patriarch of a…
Hey guys! I hope you got a chance to check out my post yesterday over on Nia’s blog! Today, I’m giving an interview at love notes by tia, with the yet another awesome indie, Tia Kelly! Tia is the author of eight great books, with her ninth being released in FIVE days! Here’s a little…
Head on over to Nia Forrester’s site today to meet the characters from The Trouble With Love! I’m giving you a visual, a teeny bit of bio (no spoilers here!), as well as a little snippet from each character that I think gives a good representation of who they are. While you’re there, check Nia…
So remember when I posted last month about my little (big) health scare? Well, after several trips to the cardiologist, wearing an event monitor, getting an ultrasound done on my heart, etc, etc…. nothing. It’s apparently not my heart at all, but they can’t tell me what it IS, and those same episodes are still…
Around blog land, that is! To help celebrate the recent release of my latest book, The Trouble With Love, I’m going on a blog tour! I’ll be stopping in to visit some fabulous fellow indie authors, and sharing cool little tidbits about the book. There will be excerpts, an interview with yours truly, book cover…
Friend and fellow author Dahlia Savage released a new work today! Graduation Day is a short story about a newly single college student, embarking on the next phase of her life. You can purchase here on Amazon! And of course, here’s a little snippet: “Girl, I know it’s hard, but you’ve got to let go…
Available Now! Get The Trouble With Love on you Kindle OR in Paperback! “This isn’t working.” Jai rolled her eyes and sat up, closing her coat over the rather delicious view of her caramel skin in the white lingerie. If she was there, Rashad would have thanked Cameron for what he considered to be…
Danielle Allen is the author of two other novels that I absolutely adored, Back to Life and Back to Reality. You can find her on Twitter, Facebook, or her website for more information about the release. Happy reading! Autumn & Summer (Coming in May 2014) Is it better to have loved and lost or to have never loved at all? Sexy, successful…
Hey-Hey-Hey! I got tagged y’all, by Kandie Delley, over at KandieDelley.com Kandie is a fellow author! Her latest release is “Countdown to a Kiss” and she’ll soon be celebrating the release of novel “South Pacific Nights”. She is quite the multi-faceted woman, with experience as a journalist, biographer, and publicist, in addition to international treasury management, and advertising…
Soon 🙂 Please enjoy! Terrence– “You’re not moving to Dallas with my baby.” Gabi was in the middle of the floor, playing with eleven-month-old Joci, ignoring me with surprising ease. She was on all fours, crawling to one spot and waiting on Joci to use her newly acquired walking skills to follow. Just before Joci…
Cameron and Jai have it made. Successful careers, a sisterly bond that tops everything, and wonderful partners by their sides… or so they think. Over the course of a year, the sisters face some shattering blows. Relationships end, health declines, and addictions form as they embark on this journey, figuring out that pesky little…
“You can pout all you want, Cameron, it doesn’t mean anything to me.” Derek crossed his arms over his chest as he looked down at Cameron’s slumped form. She was supposed to be doing the new flexibility exercises he’d shown her, but she was full of excuses today. He was tired of it. “Look, if…
Today’s post full of GREAT tips if brought to you by the lovely Kristin from Musings of Me, author of One of a Kind and Better Off Friends. A commenter (Hi Tina!) asked about writing male dialogue, and it reminded me that Kris and I had JUST had a conversation about the very same thing…
“Let me help you with that.” Before Jai could respond, her new neighbor Rashad was lifting a heavy box from her hands and heading into the building. She wanted to protest, but after she’d dismissed the movers for dropping her box of shot glasses from around the world, she needed competent help. She grabbed a…
Friday was interesting. I knew it wasn’t going to be worth anything when it first started though. I just woke up with a feeling of “Screw this day. Where’s Saturday?” Nice little bit of foreshadowing that was. I made it through the morning mostly unscathed. During my hour long break between classes I did some outlining…
Like… There’s a part of of me deep, deep down that kinda wishes I hadn’t even woken this beast up. Because when I wasn’t writing, I was fine with not writing. Now that I’ve started? I HAVE to. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE writing. It makes me insanely happy, but damn, y’all. Writing the…
“So you don’t understand the meaning of the word discreet? Your eager tail is gonna get us caught.” Cameron kept her voice low, being careful not to draw any unnecessary attention. She was glad that the gorgeous summer weather allowed them to sit outside of the restaurant as they had lunch. It gave her a…
So we got a whole inch of snow this past weekend. A WHOLE INCH. So of course the kids wanted to go out and play in it. Zoe is silly: I’m getting mostly positive reviews on my books, and that makes me SO happy! Big thank you to all of you who share my posts,…
So, let’s start with full disclosure. I received a copy of Threads of Desire, by K.M. Jackson to read in exchange for my honest review. With that said, I honestly would have purchased it anyway, because I read Kwana’s last release, Bounce (which I purchased myself) and absolutely loved it! Kwana has a very fluid…
So… I’ve read all the articles. Checked out all the blog posts, watched all the YouTube videos with suggestions for how to keep the hair in the Jones household looking glossy and luxurious. I’ve purchased all manner of hair oils, leave-ins, butter, puddings, magic beans, etc, in my quest for that goal. With no luck.…
So. It happened. I got my very first 1 star review on one of my books. Strangely… I’m ok with that. Now, I’m certainly not going to lie to you and say that it didn’t sting. Every five minutes, Periodically, i check my review stats from my author page on amazon. Well, when I checked…
Hey Ladies! I’m over at Kwana Writes giving a short interview about my second book, Strictly Professional! Take some time to check it out, and check out the rest of her blog while you’re there. She has some great author interviews, writing information, and other general awesomeness. And did I mention she was a writer…
So. I was tired of not saying what I wanted to say. I was tired on censoring myself, and being worried about people would think, etc etc. On social media, in general public, on my blog, in my books. It was crippling, really. So I made a decision. I’m an adult. I have no interest…
Heeey! Do you need something to read? Well, you’re in luck! Check out new release Indiscretion by Dahlia Savage! You can find it at: Amazon Barnes & Noble iTunes Smashwords I’m also including the excerpt and cover for your viewing pleasure! Do enjoy! Chapter One I’m being watched. I can feel it. Relaxing at…
It’s been a while since we’ve done this, so yeah, let’s do it! I’ve been having to take sleeping pills to get ANY amount of sleep at night, and it’s totally frustrating and scary. I have an insane fear of becoming accidentally addicted to any kind of pill. This is related to the first point.…
Yeah, that happened. I wrote two books in just four months. It just kinda happened like that. That wasn’t the plan, and I’m not even sure it was healthy, but it’s done now! With the first one, I found myself so consumed with the idea of finishing that I rushed through it, and I can…
(I completed my second novel this morning, and I’m feeling very excited! Please enjoy this excerpt, which is chapter one of Strictly Professional.) Chapter One —-Gabi—- I shouldn’t have let Regina talk me into this. I don’t wanna be here. And yet, here I was. I hadn’t unpacked my bags, and I barely had time…
That’s me. THAT’S ME. How weird is that? Just four months ago, I never would have thought that I would be a published author. Not only that, people actually like the book. Surreal, is what it is. I am working, impatiently, through my second novel, Strictly Professional. Only 7 chapters in, but already at 104…
So, unless you’ve been under a rock, I’m sure you know Beyonce released a new album on Friday the 13th. I was up, writing a paper when I found out, and that homework assignment was quickly forgotten as I, after about 30 minutes of debating spending $16 on it, purchased the second album I’ve ever…
Every year, I convince myself that THIS is the year we’re going to do our Christmas shopping early. Get it over with in September, or something like that. Guess how much Christmas shopping I’ve done? That’s right. NONE. I even waited too late to properly shop for Izzy’s birthday, since it seems like every reputable…
I recently ran across a forum thread on Goodreads that left me feeling rather disappointed. The gist of it was there was no interest in the black romance novel. That people would much rather read interracial, or even white romance. They seemed to be of the opinion that all black romance does is perpetuate negative…
November was quite a busy month! Now that December has arrived, I am greatly looking forward to the things this month will bring. •The end of this semester. I’ve said it before, but I’m kinda over school. Just for right now though, lol. I’m anticipating all A’s, or at least mostly A’s, so it has…
It’s 23 degrees here right now. But according to my app, it “feels like” 16…..O_o I understand heat index and all of that, but dagnabbit, if it “feels like” 16 freaking degrees, that’s what it is! I woke up to 19 sales of my novel, Love and Other Things. This makes me feel all tingly!…
Yep, that’s the name of my novel. Yep. MY NOVEL. Look at the cover! Designed by yours truly. And the title, Love & Other Things, is the work of my wonderful friend Krissy, because I was completely lost! Looooook!!!! Here is the description from the Kindle page: Third Time’s a Charm- Tara is a 30-something…
It’s 1am. Instead of doing something useful, (like getting some sleep, since I’m fighting an ear infection, and I have class in the morning) I’m sitting here in my bed, thinking about my book. I’ve put a lot of time, and a lot of energy, and lately, a lot of tears into this book. You…
Breastfeeding, that is. Seriously. With the exception of the first maybe…two months, I have been struggling with my milk supply for the entirety of this round of breastfeeding. I have sinus/allergy issues that won’t resolve themselves without antihistamines. Antihistamines dry you out, and my milk supply isn’t immune from it. I’m one of the *ahem*…
So, at 6.5 months, we have intentional, forward crawling. A bit shaky, but she’s on it!
For this Recipe, You will need: 1 Pork Loin, about 1lb 1 mid-sized Butternut Squash, enough to make 2 cups, cubed 2 Anjou Pears I medium onion 1/2 cup of Olive Oil 1/4 cup of Brown Sugar 1 tbsp of Ground Black Pepper 1tsp of Ground Thyme 1tsp of Chopped Garlic 1/2 tsp of Lawry’s…
So, I’m trying the meal planning thing again! Well, I never stopped planning the meals, I just stopped posting. But, as my family starts this year off with a pretty budget in mind, it reminds me that planning my menus, then using that plan to make my grocery list, is something that greatly helps me…
Brown 1lb of ground turkey, seasoned with Lawrys, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, jalapenos, and salsa. Serve with chips and enjoy. I had mine with plain greek yogurt on the side,instead of sour cream. Posted from WordPress for Android
Another quick post, sorry! I know i’ve been posting nothing but food lately, but food is the only thing that has been going on besides work! Sorry for the kinda crappy picture too, lol. Anyway, you may notice that in the picture there is pineapple in the dish, but not in the recipe. This is…
So, after reading about K.Rock’s experience with her new mandolin slicer, over at Food Stamp, I pretty much HAD to go ahead and grab one. I had been thinking about it for a while, so I felt good about getting. Suze Orman says you should think about whether or not you’ll regret the purchase later,…
Quick post of the recipe, since I don’t really feel well. I ended up adding broccoli as a second thought! This image is from where I added the recipe to my sparkrecipes page, so that I could see the calorie count! You can click it to view a larger version. The next post will hopefully…
…What’s on yours for Christmas dinner? At the Jones house, we’re having: Cornish Hens Dressing Greens Green Beans w/Potatoes Homemade Cranberry sauce Glazed Carrots Spaghetti Baked Macaroni and Cheese Fresh Rolls Candied Sweet Potatoes German Chocolate Cake What we’re not having: Corn on the Cob, because I forgot to get it. Chitlins (Chitterlings, for you…
This was just DELICIOUS. Nothing like that crap Rachel Ray had us eating a few weeks ago. We did the little weekly recipe pull out thing from her magazine, and everything that week was just honestly awful. This week, I downloaded the Epicurious app for my phone, and chose 7 recipes to do this week. …
(This recipe was originally posted on my food blog on August 10, 2010) Best served warm, this berry crumble is fruity and delicious! So, on my grocery shopping adventure this morning, I ran across some beautiful strawberries, for only $1.88 for a whole pint! That was a deal that i simple couldn’t pass up! I…
If you know me well, it shouldn’t be any secret to you that I LOVE Asian food. Too bad that living in Arkansas severely limits the quantity of reasonably priced cuisine available to me, I find myself experimenting with Asian flavors, hoping to find the magic combination that will allow me to stay away from…
On My SparkRecipes Page Ingredients10 tbsp (Half a Jar) of Nutella2 8oz packages of Cream Cheese1 cup of sugar, seperated into 1/2 cups1 cup of flour1/4 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 stick of I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter (or regular butter or margarine) Directions Blend together softened (NOT MELTED!) butter, flour, 1/2 cup of…
