Author Spotlight – Christina C Jones – My Favourite Author

Author Spotlight – Christina C Jones – My Favourite Author

Novel Thoughts, Author Spotlight, By Black Women, Romance

This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the wonderful Christina C Jones, a woman I would consider my favourite author. The author who introduced me to black contemporary romance and has held my loyalty and love for over 5 years! Readers praise her for skillfully blending the realities of modern life into compelling stories that centre Black characters across nearly every corner of the romance genre. Whether it’s thrilling, action fantasy or the paranormal, CCJ weaves romance beautifully into all genres, and this spotlight tells you why she is an author to explore no matter your tastes.

teen era

5 Book Faves From my Teen Era

My Lit List

My teen era defined me as a reader, and despite transitioning to a Wattpad girly and late-night online reads, I still loved traditional publishing and was exploring books with more adult themes and tropes. The following 5 books are some of my most memorable teenage reads, and I think they still hold up quite well today!

vows before love

5 Black ‘Vows Before Love’ Book Recommendations

My Lit List, By Black Women, Romance

I’m back and ready to take you through some of my favourite books in my favourite trope – vows before love.
These 5 books encompass everything that exists within the subgenre where a man and woman come together, whether for the first time or through complicated circumstances and realise they were meant to be all along. This post highlights some of my fave black romance authors and their works in this trope that has my heart.

thought-provoking books

3 Thought-Provoking Book Recommendations

My Lit List, By Black Women

These thought-provoking book recommendations will challenge your worldview, inspire introspection, and leave a lasting impact. Whether you’re seeking stories that resonate with your own experiences or offer insights into lives very different from your own, these books invite you to dive in and broaden your perspective. Prepare to be moved, enlightened, and encouraged to see the world through fresh eyes.

Lights Out

This is Hilarious! – A Lights Out Review

Reviews, BookTok Sensations, Romance

I decided to give Lights Out by Navessa Allen, the BookTok sensation a read! I was thoroughly entertained giddy and blushing the whole way through. A fun book with a morally ambiguous storyline Aly and Josh gave us so many laughs I couldn’t put it down. Despite my critiques I had a great time with this book and I dive into why in this post!

guilty pleasure

My 3 ‘Not-So-Guilty Pleasures’ Book Recommendations

My Lit List, Romance

Following my last post I had a think about my ‘guilty pleasures’. Books I have enjoyed so much despite them not being ‘high-brow’ literary masterpieces. They are fast paced entertaining and give me all the feels I need especially in the romance genre and I don’t feel guilty about it! These are 3 books in a large large collection that I just love!

Kennedy Ryan

Author Spotlight – Kennedy Ryan

Novel Thoughts, Author Spotlight, By Black Women, Romance

This month’s Author Spotlight shines on the brilliant Kennedy Ryan, a powerhouse in contemporary romance known for weaving deep emotion with unflinching social commentary. Her stories don’t just entertain; they challenge, educate, and stay with you long after the last page. If you’re looking for romance that’s as thought-provoking as it is heartfelt, her books are essential reading.

5 Strong Reads By Nigerian Authors!

5 Strong Reads By Nigerian Authors!

My Lit List, By Black Women

Being back in Nigeria has reignited my love for literature from home. I’ve made a conscious effort over the years to explore the works of Nigerian authors, both legendary voices and exciting new storytellers. What I’ve found is a rich tapestry of narratives that explore all experiences that shape us. Here are a few books that have moved me, challenged me, or simply swept me away.