Turn up the romance with Black love! From inspirational to emotional, from very sweet to something more saucy, below are romance audiobooks by Black authors we think you should listen to right now!
The Divorcétante
Book #1 in the The Divatantes series
Written by Mia Heintzelman, narrated by J.Y. Kora and Midnite Michael
Ebony Grace Livingston built a life around breathtaking galas, whispered exclusives, and the kind of connections money can’t buy. But when her husband’s betrayal turns her into high society’s juiciest scandal, Ebony decides she’s done curating perfection for everyone but herself.
With a high-profile wedding to pull off, a social media following obsessed with her every move, and a no-nonsense life coach reminding her that the real glow-up starts from within, Ebony is ready to write her next chapter—on her own terms. The only thing standing in her way? Lincoln Bridges.
This Side of Beautiful
Written by Tiye, narrated by Taryn Delanie Smith and Myles Washington
Janae Warner had it all—platinum records, sold-out arenas, and a life in the spotlight. But the same fire that fueled her rise burned everything down. Branded as unstable and unredeemable, she disappeared from the world she once ruled. Now, after years away, Janae is stepping back into the industry she left behind, determined to reclaim her voice and prove she’s more than the headlines.
Landon Hayes, a quiet, brilliant guitarist, moves through life with a rhythm and focus that sets him apart. His calm, structured world feels like a contradiction to Janae’s relentless highs and lows, yet their connection feels unexpectedly natural. He is a steady presence that both unsettles and intrigues her in ways she never imagined.
As their bond deepens, Landon’s unwavering presence forces Janae to confront the vulnerability she’s worked so hard to bury. Trusting someone who sees through the walls she’s built may be her greatest risk, but it could also be her path to a second chance she thought she’d never deserve.
When Forty Blooms
Written by Jacinta Howard, narrated by Wesleigh Siobhan
A rare birthday. A second chance. A woman finally choosing herself.
Simone Harris has always known how to hold it down. For her son. For her clients. For the sports agency she built from scratch. She keeps things running, keeps herself moving, and keeps her heart tucked safely out of reach.
But this birthday feels different. It falls on a leap year, a date that only circles back every so often. A rare kind of day that feels like it arrives exactly when it’s meant to. The kind that makes you pause and ask what you have been pushing through just to keep going. In that stillness, something begins to surface alongside it. Fatigue. Questions. The quiet ache she has learned to ignore.
She is not falling apart. Still, something is shifting. The pressure she has lived under feels heavier than it once did. And as she begins to listen to what her spirit has been trying to say, the past reappears, bringing with it a familiar comfort, unfinished conversations, and a quiet invitation to feel again.
Hear My Heart
Written by Tay Mo’Nae, narrated by Sean Crisden and Ja’Air Bush
Growing up deaf in a family that ignored her caused Nakyra to embrace the silence.
When she meets Rome, she believes she’s found the one, and after years of being together, the two decide it’s time to finally tie the knot when tragedy hits. Then he comes into the picture, and her whole world is suddenly flipped upside down. No matter how forbidden he might be, she can’t seem to ignore the feelings forming for him. Everything she thought she knew is suddenly being tested and leaving her conflicted.
Nakyra’s now torn between staying committed or facing new possibilities.
10,000 Hours With a Rich Menace
Book #1 in the Caselli Family series
Written by Jahquel J., narrated by Myles Washington and Simone Rothschild
Imagine your best friend invites you on an all-expenses-paid trip. Luxury at its finest. A five-star resort, designer shopping sprees, fine dining, and balling out like there’s no tomorrow. She swears her new man is head over heels for her and doesn’t mind spending big.
While she’s out on a date, you decide to unwind with a bubble bath. The warmth relaxes you, lulling you into comfort. You dip your head beneath the water, letting the silence consume you. But when you resurface, the silence is shattered.
A man is standing there. Watching you. Before you can scream, darkness takes over. You’re knocked out, blindfolded, tied up, and on a jet—your paradise suddenly replaced with the cold reality of Staten Island, New York.
That’s when you learn the truth. Your best friend stole a lot of money from a very powerful man. A man with ties to an even more powerful family. And to save herself, she didn’t run. She offered you up instead.
The blindfold is yanked away, but at first, all you see is darkness. Then, as your vision adjusts, you lock eyes with him. A tall, brown-skinned man, his body inked with tattoos. One look, one breath, and you realize the truth.
You’ve been handed over to Menace Caselli. Not as a prisoner—as his wife.
The Gospel of Grace Women
Written by Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts
The Gospel of Grace Women Trilogy is the compilation of three separate books: The Gospel According to Sasha Renee, Interruption: The Gospel According to Crystal Justine, and The Next Thing is Joy: The Gospel According to Vivian Grace (releasing 11/4/2025).
Three generations of women. Three generations of trauma and pain. A three-generation journey to victory and joy.
Narrated by Bahni Turpin
Feisty and stubborn Sasha Billingsly has never had it easy—until God delivers help in the form of a soulmate and unseen forces in the spirit realm.
Narrated by Bianca Drew
In the second installment of The Gospel of Grace Women, a Christian family saga, Crystal Justine struggles to escape her mother’s image and legacy.
Releasing in audio 11/04/2025!
The third generation of this romantic saga follows Vivian. If she can receive God’s forgiveness and extend the same to those who hurt her, she’ll find unimaginable love.
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