24 stories

Ipswich Intrigue
Insurance investigator Nneka is sent to catch a fraudster—but the thick Ghanaian woman she's investigating seduces her into questioning everything she thought she knew.

Islington Inferno
Food critic Amara's scathing reviews have made enemies across London—until a thick Nigerian chef named Chidi invites her to a private dinner to change her mind, one course at a time.

דבש המוסד | Mossad Honey
A Mossad agent on a honeypot mission finds her target more appealing than expected—and the lines between duty and desire begin to blur.
The Cocoa Butter Chronicles
Tamika runs the most popular Black-owned skincare boutique in Oakland. When a fine customer keeps coming back for samples, she discovers the real product he wants isn't on the shelves.
The Jazz Club Siren
She sings at the Blue Note every Friday night. He's been watching from the back corner for months. When he finally approaches her after the show, the music is just beginning.
The Mortgage Broker Madness
She needs a loan for her dream home. He's the broker who can make it happen. But the real interest rate isn't on any paperwork they'll file.
The Rideshare Affair
Driving for Lyft pays the bills until her restaurant opens. But when she picks up the same fine passenger three nights in a row, the destination changes to somewhere neither expected.
دَرْسُ المَبْنِيِّ لِلمَجْهُولِ | The Lesson of the Passive Voice
A mysterious seductress never reveals who does things to her, teaching a young man the passive voice through experiences where the doer remains unknown.
دَرْسُ المَفْعُولِ بِهِ | The Lesson of the Direct Object
A renowned grammarian finds himself captivated by his student's mother, teaching her the accusative case through examples that grow increasingly personal.

Leicester Love Affair
Caterer Adaeze feeds Leicester's finest events. When wealthy bachelor Edward hires her for a private dinner, she serves him courses he didn't order—and leaves him hungry for more.

Canning Town Charm
Estate agent Precious helps people find their dream homes. When bachelor Olumide can't decide on a flat, she offers to show him exactly what makes a bedroom perfect.
The Arrangement
His father's new Malindi wife was supposed to be a marriage of convenience. She has other arrangements in mind.
Treat
His curvy neighbor answers the door in a costume that leaves little to the imagination—and invites him in. Trick or treat takes on new meaning after midnight.

Double Feature
His best friend asks him to house-sit for a week. His friend's mom and older sister have other plans for their guest.

The Sitter
She used to babysit him when he was ten. He's twenty-five now. She's fifty. And she remembers everything.

Open House
She's showing him houses. He's not interested in the property. She knows exactly what he's really shopping for.

Pressure Points
She's a massage therapist making house calls. He's her last appointment of the day. Some tensions can't be worked out with hands alone.

One More Set
His personal trainer pushes him past his limits. Tonight, she's pushing past hers.

Mother of the Bride
He's the best man. She's the mother of the bride. The rehearsal dinner changes everything.

Bedside Manner
He's recovering from surgery. His home nurse is attentive, thorough, and very hands-on with his care.

Wine Tasting
A private tour of Napa's most exclusive vineyard. The owner is sixty, three hundred pounds, and her late husband left her with twelve hundred acres of grapes. The vintage she wants him to taste isn't in any bottle.

Through the Wall
He can hear everything through the thin apartment walls. His neighbor knows. She's been putting on a show.

Sunscreen
His mom's best friend has a pool and a husband who's never home. She just needs help with her sunscreen. That's all. That's how it starts.

Caught
He's been staring at his best friend's mom for years. She's been watching him watch her. When they're finally alone, she decides it's time to stop pretending.