Whether you love fantasy or mysteries, here are some book recs by Authors of Color to check out if you’re joining us for our Reading Refresh Challenge!
Murder in Westminster by Vanessa Riley
Perfect for readers looking for a darker twist on Bridgerton, this first in a vibrant, inclusive historical mystery series from a acclaimed author Vanessa Riley portrays the true diversity of the Regency-era, as an aristocrat whose skin color and notorious family history have left her with few friends she can rely on is named as the prime suspect in a murder case.
His Perfect Partner by Priscilla Oliveras
Ad executive Tomás Garcia shouldn’t even be thinking about his daughter’s alluring dance teacher, Yazmine Fernandez. Burned by his divorce, he’s laser-focused on his career—and giving his young daughter, Maria, the secure home she deserves. But Yazmine’s generous, caring spirit is sparking a desire Tomás can’t resist—and doesn’t want to let go.
Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied ,Méndez
An accomplished young woman decides to throw herself a quinceañera (times two) for her 30th birthday after calling off her wedding, but then discovers what it really means to come into her own.
The Spanish Daughter by Lorena Hughes
Perfect for fans of Julia Alvarez and Silvia Moreno-Garcia, this exhilarating novel transports you to the lush tropical landscape of 1920s Ecuador, blending family drama, dangerous mystery, and the real-life history of the coastal town known as the “birthplace of cacao.”
The Wife Before by Shanora Williams
Fans of Verity will be engrossed by this unpredictable novel of suspense as a new bride’s fairytale marriage becomes a prison of secrets. From the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Perfect Ruin, this insidiously sexy, twist-filled psycho-drama is reminiscent of the classic gothic tale Rebecca.
The Heretic Royal by G. A. Aiken
In the G.A. Aiken’s fantasy follow up to the USA Today bestselling Scarred Earth Saga’s The Princess Knight and The Blacksmith Queen, two sisters battle for a single throne, warring factions take up arms, a land is divided, and uncertain allies become very certain lovers.
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