First published 2000
This collection brings together four distinct voices exploring romance and relationships in contemporary Black America. E. Lynn Harris, Eric Jerome Dickey, Colin Canner, and Marcus Major each contribute original stories that delve into the intricate dynamics between lovers, friends, and family members navigating the modern dating landscape. The stories examine how people connect and disconnect, the masks they wear in pursuit of intimacy, and the moments when vulnerability either builds bridges or burns them down. Each author brings their signature style to tales of passion, betrayal, hope, and heartbreak. The collection captures the full spectrum of romantic experience, from first encounters charged with possibility to long-term relationships tested by life's pressures. These are stories about real people making real choices about love, commitment, and the courage it takes to open your heart when you know it might get broken.
Genres: fiction, romance, african-american, contemporary, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: friends-to-lovers
Period: Contemporary
384 pages · Paperback · NAL Trade