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The Scratch
An Accidental Pregnancy Romance Story
Aja
2025
First Published
4.66
Average Rating
278
Number of Pages

Rayna Whitaker thought her cue and her carefully erected walls would keep her steady—until Quentin Hale stepped up and changed the whole game. Quiet strength, slow fire, and a touch that left her undone… he wasn’t just playing for her body, he was playing for her forever. This story is tender, messy, and grown—where love runs just as deep as the heat. The Lovers Series: Tales of passion, play, and undeniable chemistry—where every romance is an experience you’ll never forget. These are STANDALONE stories. Visit ajathewriter.com for more information about her work.

Avg Rating
4.66
Number of Ratings
29
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Author

Aja
Aja
Author · 31 books

When it comes to writing passionate Black love that jumps off the page and into readers’ hearts, Aja’s pen is a leader in the game. To date, she’s written and self-published over 30 books that offer an escape into Black love stories that center on sensual, sexy, and erotic experiences. The winner of BRAB's 2020 Beverly Jenkins Author of The Year and 2022 Brenda Jackson Romance of The Year awards uses her life experience and persuasive storytelling talent to construct characters and situations that showcase the best Black love can be and offer. In the pages of her books, you’ll find relatable characters that seduce you with their intense chemistry that Aja seamlessly blends into soul-stirring romances. The Pittsburgh native is a full-time writer with the mind and patience that allows her to maintain a life of constant study. Life is her biggest teacher. Through self-study and persistent observation of others, Aja finds the human thread that connects us all. That relatability is a recurring tenet of her award-winning books. Time spent reading any of her narratives is underscored by deep feelings of love and connection because love isn’t just her brand; it’s who she is. Black love advocacy is the central theme on every page she writes because Aja believes Black love is shaped and defined by Black people’s many trials and tribulations. Her Black-on-Black characters love the way they do, not because of what they’ve endured, but in spite of it. Aja doesn’t just write about love; she lives it every day. She’s familiar with the passion, intensity, and sensuality that readers yearn for, and that’s why her books leave a powerful, lasting mark on readers’ minds. To stay updated on the latest reads from her expansive, decorated catalog, join her mailing list: https://bit.ly/Signup4Aja

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