A Kindle Top 5 Bestseller in Romance Short Reads _____________________ She didn’t come for love. She just came for tea. Zahra only stopped by her old café out of habit. She didn’t expect the lights to still be on—or for Solomon, the quiet man who used to watch her from the corner booth, to be the one behind the bar. What begins as a cup of tea turns into something a slow-burn collision of memory, heat, and the kind of desire that listens before it touches. After Hours Again is a steamy, emotionally rich Black romance short story cinnamon-sweet late-night café settingA soft but steady Black man who’s been watching with reverence, not hungerA heroine rediscovering what it feels like to be wanted without performanceOne unforgettable night of sacred sensuality, soulful connection, and slow-burn steam Perfect for fans of Alexandria House, Love Belvin, or Christina C. Jones, this short delivers everything your heart and Kindle came for. [This is a ~3,700-word romance short read featuring beautiful Black characters, lots of soul, and a sprinkle of spice.] _____________________ Simone Monet writes steamy, spiritual, and emotionally rich romance for Black women who want more than just spice—they want depth. Each story offers sacred intimacy, unhurried healing, and love that listens before it touches.