The Tennessee Whiskey Series by B. Love

Series · 15

books · 2023

By Wynta Time, Crystal Collier, Riley Baxter, and more

Books in series

Sweet

2023

He was as smooth as Tennessee whiskey. She was as sweet as strawberry wine.

Finessing Love in the Same Old Places

2023

“I’ve looked for love in all the same old places.” – Tennessee Whiskey by Chris Stapleton/T-Pain. Not wanting to entertain her ex and his need to correct his decision to end their relationship, Harmonie Pace boldly and unexpectedly kisses a stranger. What she doesn’t realize at the moment is the jolt within her heart or the things she set in motion. All Harmonie wants to do is prevent an encounter with her ex. What are the odds of confirming the saying, like mother, like daughter? Nasir Washington is caught off guard by the sexy stranger who kisses him with enough passion to set his soul ablaze. His world shifts and flips on its axis when her lips touch his. His heart and soul beg for another opportunity to be in her presence again, to feel the warmth of her kiss. Can a man really fall in love with a stranger after one kiss? Join Harmonie and Nasir in this journey of love at first kiss. No drama… just two people finding love in a likely place.

Wasted Off You

2023

Danielle “Danny” St. Cloud is a genius in the tech field, but her love life isn’t so polished. The closer she gets to thirty, the more anxious she is to kiss the dating carousel goodbye and settle down with a real one. She’s had her heart set on Karon Harris since he walked into her statistics class and sat beside her. He was six foot three, dreaded, fine as frog hair, and desirable enough to have any woman on campus he wanted. Despite how his presence disrupts the rhythm of her heartbeat, she wouldn’t dare risk a decade of friendship, leaving her permanently in the friend zone. When a work trip lands her in the arms of another, she returns to Atlanta with a ring on her finger and her best friend’s older brother on her arm. Karon Harris is a known southern playboy with the name heartbreaker tattooed on his reputation. After almost thirty years of playing the field, he’s tired of the game and ready to hang up his jersey. None of the women on his roster seem worth going the extra mile for, except Danny. In all the years they’ve been friends, he’s never thought about laying a finger on her, but seeing her in the arms of his brother, Kairo, ignites feelings he doesn't like. The ATL skirt chaser soon realizes there’s more to his friendship than he thought. An impulsive kiss leads to a gut-wrenching love triangle, proving there’s a thin line between friendship and family. Falling in love with Danny could unravel their friendship, but losing her to his brother might be more than he can bear.

A Love As Cold As Stone

2023

What is supposed to be a routine night of work for thirty-three-year-old Pier Docks turns into a horrific scene from a movie. With imminent danger lurking and being faced with rejection from the one she loves, she’s forced to give up her life in search of safety. Pier has no problem packing up and boarding a plane to start anew. What she doesn’t expect is to be led to a sheriff and chef with an interesting lifestyle. McCray and Cypher Stone have been best friends since childhood. When Cypher was uprooted from his miserable life as a kid, it placed him into Cray’s home to be raised by his family. Since then, they have lived an unconventional life of sharing many things, women included. When Pier literally sweeps into their town during a snowstorm, all gloves are off, and both men instantly picture her as part of their forever. However, passionate sex, delicious meals, and a beautiful everyday routine aren’t the only things waiting for them. Trouble is definitely on the rise when “The Boogeyman” comes to town. Will the trio be able to defeat him, or will their lives be dismantled for good?

Stoned Off Your Love

2023

Elexia Pollard is strong and ambitious. Her only goal in life is to become a defense attorney at the prestigious Jones & Golden Law Firm, and to rid herself of a relationship where the flame had since withered. Having no desire to get into another situationship, she focuses on living out her dreams and being young and free. Noah Grey had loved and lost and refused to love again, but when the beautiful Elexia crosses his sights, he’s quickly enamored by not just her beauty but the overall aura she exudes. When these two cross paths, Elexia tries her hardest not to fall down the rabbit hole of tainted love with Noah. She soon learns that while resisting, she finds herself falling more than she intended to. In Stoned Off Your Love, will Elexia give in to the drunken feeling of being in Noah’s presence? Or will she sober up and lose out on something she’s been missing?

Love in the Same Strip Club

2023

Darnell Thomas has a weakness for exotic dancers. Because he’s a sucker for a pretty girl in need, he ends up wasting time and energy trying to rescue beautiful broken birds. His best friend warns him that his compulsion to date these women is more powerful than a drug addiction. Armed with the news that he’ll soon get sole custody of his seven-year-old son, Darnell seeks to provide a stable life for him. He vows never to date a stripper again. Zoe Love is an aspiring author who was recently cut off by her parents. They forbade her from picking an unstable profession if she expects their financial support. She followed her heart despite their disapproval but can’t make ends meet on her own. Zoe’s good friend gets her a gig dancing at the Thirst Trap to pay her bills until she can make a living off her writing. What happens when Darnell is captivated by Zoe on his very last visit to the Thirst Trap? The two have a deep connection, but he doesn’t make plans to see her after that night. They run into each other outside of the club and realize their intense attraction hasn’t wavered. Will Darnell rethink his decision about pursing another stripper? Will Zoe accept that someone like Darnell could be trustworthy and provide the sense of security she’ll never get from her parents? Or has she come to believe that the only person she can truly count on is herself?

Strawberry Kisses

2023

“You’re as sweet as strawberry wine.” Vision “Mac” McAllister had to learn that when life comes at you, it sometimes comes hard and fast. In the blink of an eye his life changed, and he’s given a new title he never planned for. With the changes in his life, failure was no longer acceptable, and love would only be an option. When the option becomes an unavoidable part of his life, will he be able to embrace it? For Reyhan (Ryan) Baliey success is sweet like her favorite strawberry wine. She’s a woman about her spa empire and just being happy. Being happy to her doesn’t necessarily include a love element. Much like her success, happiness is sweet and when love is added to the mixture it’s even sweeter. When the sweetness is tainted by a hint of sourness, is it enough to throw it all away?

Reach & Rescue Me

A Second Chance Love Novella

2023

High school sweethearts, Daxton and Bliss, have loved each other since the tender age of fourteen. Growing from best friends to lovers placed them on a solid foundation and they learned to support one another as hurdles challenge their preparations for the future. Once their plans to go off to college together begin to falter, they find themselves grasping for plan B. When Daxton goes off to school, leaving Bliss behind, life sets them on varying paths where pain and regret have space to fester. Daxton Whiley is living his best life with everything he desires within reach, except, the one woman his heart longs for is anything but. When career advancement places him back in the city that he was trying to leave behind, he’s forced to face skeletons of the past. Bliss Edwards is a wife and mother who takes pride in her roles, but she finds herself amidst a quarter-life crisis. Regrets of abandoning her goals to prioritize family plague her, and she begins to question all the decisions that set her on that path. When an old flame stirs up new feelings, she wonders if she can finally right her wrongs. A walk down memory lane reveals new truths for Daxton and brings about hope for Bliss. He finds himself inclined to protect her but is she too far gone to save? Can their love survive the pain of the past, or will chaos get in the way of their future?

#10

Barroom Blues

Last Call For Love

2023

Zara King is taking a leap of faith and embarking on a journey to discover who she truly is. Her quest for self-discovery leads her to New Orleans, where she finds an apartment above the famous Barroom Blues. Here, she meets Mojo Johnson, a captivating saxophonist who ignites her creative and romantic passions, leaving her heart ablaze. But their burgeoning love is threatened by a dark, ominous presence lurking in the shadows, stalking Zara's every move. Then, things turn unexpectedly when Mojo is sued for child support for a secret baby. As secrets come to light and hard-hitting truths unravel, Zara's life spirals out of control. She begins to question whether love is worth the risk when her safety and heart are on the line. But when things seem like they can't get any more complicated, Mojo's past comes back to haunt him, pushing the couple's relationship to the brink. Zara and Mojo must fight to hold onto what they built before the chaos. Will their love survive the trials that threaten to tear them apart?

#11

The Warmest Place on Earth

2023

Brandy Daniels is a social media influencer whose only focus is having fun. Her cousin is getting married, so there are plenty of reasons to celebrate. With only four days until the wedding, Brandy’s life takes a drastic turn when she runs into the man who is a star player in her dreams. Jameson Woodford, a youth pastor, is slowly losing his grip on everything that makes sense. His younger brother’s upcoming nuptials open old wounds that only a warm glass of brandy can heal. Nothing makes sense, especially when his dream girl becomes a reality. Brandy and Jameson are relentlessly doing everything they can to avoid one another. Every effort has failed them. Will Jameson and Brandy make it through the weekend unscathed, or will they find themselves lost in love?

#12

Smooth Savior

2023

Tennessee whiskey must go through a charcoal filtering process, which mellows the whiskey’s character…. Ezra Hightower a truck driver, struggling with depression due to a failed relationship, accidentally embarks on a life-changing journey when he arrives in the charming town of Little Holly Hill. While in a bar drinking away his sorrows, Ezra's path crosses with Kay Kiser, a resilient woman who has also endured her share of heartbreak. Kay, having experienced a tragic loss that left her broken, found solace and a fresh start in Little Holly Hill. Kay recognizes Ezra's pain. She takes it upon herself to help him find purpose and joy. Together, they embark on an extraordinary adventure that promises to transform their lives forever. With heartfelt conversations, laughter, risky moments, and honey whiskey, the two find comfort in each other and a friendship is developed. However, when the past starts to become present, and futures come into the play, how will the friendship withstand? Or will more become of the two over a shared glass of whiskey?

#13

Only Love I've Known

2023

One night of pleasure can turn into a lifetime commitment. Wendi White learns that lesson very quickly after having a carefree night of fun. Thinking she would never see her fling again, she’s faced to make his acquaintance when she finds out he’s her daughter’s basketball coach. Torian Valentine has taken a few L’s in his life. From coping with the loss of his son, to calling it quits with his wife, Torian’s only fulfillment in life is staring at the bottom of a bottle. All that changes when Wendi lets him in on her little secret… A secret that holds his shot at redemption. Will learning of Wendi’s pregnancy help Torian face the choice of sobering up to become the father and man he dreamed of, or will he spiral out of control due to a past he can’t fix?

#14

Smooth Transition into Your Heart

2023

“You’re as smooth as Tennessee whiskey.” Chris StapletonAsa Simpson endured mental and emotional abuse in her previous relationship, making it hard for her to desire to love and be loved again. A year and a half has passed since the breakup, and she’s having a hard time finding the beauty in herself again. That is, until she meets Liam Garner, through her best friend’s joint bachelor/bachelorette trip.From the moment Liam lays eyes on Asa, he deems her to be his. He does all he can to ensure the transition into her heart will be a smooth one by learning her love languages and helping her dig up the beauty she forgot lay within her.

#15

Till It Runs Dry

2023

Rheem Bishop’s life has been characterized by a series of unfortunate events. Born into a family where he never felt a sense of belonging, all he wants is to feel like, for once, he’s accepted. With the only living and known extension of his bloodline being his daughter, when his access to her is threatened, due to a bitter ex-wife, he’s willing to do anything to get her back—or is he? After yet another setback, Rheem is still optimistic that things will look up in his favor. When that proves to be untrue and life continues to kick him while he’s down, his calvary becomes his downfall. Shiloh, also experiencing her own setback in life, tries to be exactly what everyone else needs. As a substance abuse counselor, there isn’t much she hasn’t seen, but life is teaching Shiloh that trying to be everyone’s savior while neglecting her own needs can be detrimental. When she’s up against the biggest battle of her life, will she learn to prioritize herself, or will she succumb to her people-pleasing tendencies? One thing Shiloh wants most in life is to experience unconditional love. A love so strong, there are no limits or boundaries. But fighting a broken heart proves to be more than she can handle, keeping her from allowing love to enter her life. Will her broken heart be mended, or will it cause Shiloh’s demise?

#16

Bringing You Back to Me

2023

Lyric Sutton has her life all planned out until suddenly, tragedy strikes, sending her down a road full of grief and heartbreak. Just when she thinks things are looking up, life decides to throw her another curveball and a situation lands her behind prison bars. Years later, she returns home, hoping for a fresh start, and she finds herself crossing paths with her secret crush. Zeus ‘Zoo’ Jackson knew from an early age that his goal was to make it to the NBA. Twelve years later, he’s at the height of his professional career until another injury sends him to the bench. With his career now in limbo, he’s unsure of what the future may bring. An impromptu trip back home seems to be exactly what he needs, especially when he lays eyes on his high school crush. With the two crossing paths, feelings from the past resurface and possibilities of a future emerge. Lyric and Zeus are both eager to figure out what’s next, but is it possible fate has already mapped out their journey? Can the two step out of their own way and finally allow things to unfold as they should?

Authors

Mel Dau (Melvin’s Daughter) was born in Vicenza, Italy but raised in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. She is the baby girl and only girl of three. She has always had a love for books beginning with the Baby Sitter’s Club, R.L. Stine, and Christopher Pike. She dabbled in writing as she grew up but never took it as seriously as she should have. Mel Dau graduated from from Wando High School, then later matriculated to Benedict College (BSW) and Webster University (MHRM). She is a mother of a teenage daughter, a HR Professional, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Her love for Urban Literature did not arrive until Mid-2016.  Reading over 900 books from 2016 to 2017, she was obsessed with reading—an obsession that helped her cope with her father’s illness and death.  In March of 2018, she decided to finally come from behind the wall and submit a short story which resulted in her first Book, Khiaere and Phy: A Charleston Love Story being published under Queens of Lit Presents.  Under Queens of Lit Presents, she successfully published 15 titles that were all debuted in the top fifty on Amazon Top 100. In May of 2020, she was signed to her new publisher B. Love Publications where she continues her growth as an author. Her purpose as an author is to provide her readers’ with her E³ formula, Entertain, Encourage & Educate. She achieved her first #1 Bestseller with her Erotica title, Pet The Kitty. In August of 2020 she founded Mel Dau Publications, LLC to pursue self-published projects. Penning in a lane all her own, her Informational Dramas fulfills her purpose with every release. Her overall desire is to use her fiction catalog to help change at least one person’s non-fiction reality.

Monae Nicole

Author · 37 books

Monae Nicole is a Jersey girl currently residing in Texas. A lover of books since her teenage years, she began penning poems and short stories of her own when she was in high school. It wasn't until her adult years after encouragement from a friend, she decided to turn those short stories into novels and novellas. Being a lover of love despite your past circumstances motivates her to pen stories about second chances at love. Through her writing she wants readers to believe no matter what happens, there is love at the end of the tunnel. If you love a good romance and women’s fiction check out Monae Nicole’s catalog where she is cultivating new beginnings.

Denise Essex

Author · 9 books

Denise Essex crafts tantalizing romance novellas for Sweet Heat Seekers 💋! Her “A Naughty Rendezvous” title ranked number 2 on Amazon’s best sellers in Black and African American Romance Fiction chart in its first week. She’s published six seductive books since her first title “The College Route” debuted in the Summer of 2022. Denise refers to her brand as Sweet Heat since she blends sweet relatable characters with steamy heated encounters. Be sure to like and follow her on Facebook at ✨www.facebook.com/DeniseEssex222 ✨ and subscribe to her mailing list ✨http://eepurl.com/h15QoD✨ for sexy surprises, discounted erotic products, and a taste of her latest juicy project 💦💋

DeeAnn

Author · 32 books

Born and raised in North Alabama, DeeAnn discovered a passion for reading and writing at a young age. Her topic of focus in her poems and stories consisted of various life situations she experienced or witnessed, and it poured over into her novels. Her goal with each novel is to touch someone. She strives to leave a permanent mark on her readers by penning relatable, passionate escapes. In 2016, DeeAnn published her first book, There’s No Love in A Thug under Urban Chapters Publications, and currently has 30+ titles under her belt. She’s been writing Urban Fiction since she started and has ventured into Romance. DeeAnn is now embarking on a new journey of self-publishing. You can contact DeeAnn on different social media platforms and through email. Website: www.iamdeeann.com Facebook Author Page: http://bit.ly/DeeAnnFacebook Facebook Reading group: http://bit.ly/DeeAnnsReadersDen Twitter: http://bit.ly/DeeAnnTwitter Instagram: http://bit.ly/DeeAnnIG Email: iam.authordeeann@gmail.com

Growing up in a toxic environment and moving from one unhealthy relationship to another taught me that life was far from a fairytale. But books gave me solace and hope. Among the turmoil, I found refuge in reading. Engaging in stories allowed me to experience different worlds, feel deeply without judgment, and escape my reality. This sparked my passion for fiction writing. Combining my own experiences with those of others, I create stories filled with emotion and depth that readers can relate to and escape within when necessary. My goal is to ensure everyone feels seen and heard, no matter their background, by weaving universal struggles into purposeful story arcs. I aim to show readers what resilience looks like and that there is always light ahead if you hold onto your courage. Join me on a journey of personal truth and fictional adventures that offer comfort during tough times.

B. Love

Author · 173 books

Voted AAMBC's 2018 Romance author of the year, Master storyteller B. Love is the unparalleled self-love teacher. As the powerhouse for modern-day womanhood, she pens contagious content that encourages readers to internalize admiration and intimacy. She allows her most powerful vessel to guide her stories, wholly. Since age 12, Love has been spreading self-awareness, care, and appreciation. For over six years, Love has authored over 40 publications centered around heart-piercing, reverence-worthy romance. Her novels not only entertain but challenge the audience to explore love. With a keen eye for passion, desire and dynamism she includes heuristic methods in her beautifully curated accounts of life. B. Love’s entire persona is spearheaded by her incredible infatuation with the power of love. Contained within each novel, is an edification created for the glorification of self. Her pen bleeds for the souls who need just an inkling of empowerment. Each story is written with the intent to enlighten, engross and enkindle the passion in whoever picks up her book.