Baes of Juneteenth

After opening a cultural community center in the heart of Chicago, Porter Crowne is determined to make The Blackout Fest the best Juneteenth celebration yet. Especially when chosen as Mr. Black Chicago. Partnering with influential members of the community will ensure its success. However, if you aren't following the plan, you're in his way just like the curvy, feisty vlogger who argues with every suggestion he has. Popular influencer, Alanna Raven, has had much success as a body positive educator. When she gets the call to join The Blackout Fest planning committee, she's all in. With a new strategic partnership on the line, she has one chance to shoot her shot. However, she has a deep secret. One that could threaten everything she's worked so hard for. And unfortunately, the one person who can help seal the deal is a man whose mind and body infuriates her more than it should.

When it comes to business, Mr. Black Los Angeles, Dante Powell believes in planning down to the smallest detail, and that includes the Juneteenth festival he's spearheading. His personal life is another matter, however. He lives by one simple rule-no strings, only flings. But he didn't count on the one night of explosive passion he shared with Jayana Cole or seeing her again. A one-night stand. That's all it was supposed to be. Now, Jayana isn't sure it's all she wants. Yet mixing business with pleasure could put her job in jeopardy. But Dante is a temptation she can't resist, and she intends to show the die-hard bachelor that some rules are meant to be broken and she's his right now... and forever.

Have you ever received the wrong text from the right person? One thing about me? I don't play games. Another thing about me? I don't waste time. I've built my reputation by treating my patients, my students, and my colleagues with respect. In my role as Mr. Black Detroit, my focus is supporting my community and planning the city's annual Juneteenth celebration. Again, my time is valuable. I should've ignored the text. But . . . there's something about Daphne that makes me want to engage. Maybe it's the way she commands a room and isn't afraid to get her hands dirty. Or maybe it's the glimpse of vulnerability in her eyes. It's probably just her. Whatever it is in the beginning quickly morphs into something else entirely, though. Soon, I can't get enough of her. But can I convince her to take a chance on me?

Titan Stone (Mr. Black Dallas) Fall in line or get replaced. That's how my businesses operate. Being named the Dallas representative for the Mr. Black Organization was an honor, not a job. However, it's not easy to change the way someone maneuvers. I was determined to make this year's Juneteenth celebration unlike anything this city had seen before, starting with a road trip focused on Black culture. I had a plan, my purpose was clear, and my team was set. Until a wild-card photographer got thrown in the mix determined to push against my dictations. I wasn't the type of man to bend, and Solange Raven was quickly proving that she wasn't the type of woman to give in. Nice guys finish last. Lucky for me, as a venture capitalist, that's never been a title I carried. Contains mature themes.

When it comes to going after what I want, I've stood on the sidelines my entire life. With the biggest Juneteenth celebration that Scottsdale has ever seen approaching, the guys I've been friends with for over a decade thrust me onto the planning committee and made me Mr. Black Scottsdale. The only problem is, I've watched these friends of mine take to bed the women of my fantasies, clown me for always standing in the background, and convince me to play wingman to their maverick. That was all fine and dandy until I saw... her. A woman representing all my desires wrapped in one beautiful package. Ignoring our attraction isn't an option. Now, all bets are off.

Raymond "Mr. Big Stuff" McCullough didn't just get his name from being one of Pittsburgh's biggest most powerful names. He also had a certain quality about him that either scared a woman away or dared her to try him at least one time. That's usually all they could handle-leaving Raymond lonely most of the time. Tracey Copeland had been looking for something or someone to break up the monotony of her life and when that didn't happen, she begins to feel like she was losing at the game of life. In one of her most impulsive moves to date, she changes her life for what seems like the worse. But fate intervenes and brings her into the path of a man so big, he shakes her life up, and all she can do is hope to land on her feet. Fearful of the consequences, she has to decide what to do next: run once again or stick to her guns and see what hand life deals her. Tracey did say she was looking for a challenge, and Mr. Big Stuff was exactly that. Contains mature themes.

Nathaniel: As the director of a youth leadership development program and the Washington, D.C. Mr. Black Organization representative, I'm known for getting things done and making the impossible happen; like planning a four-day city-wide Juneteenth celebration. Losing a vendor is the last thing I need. Thankfully, my on-again, off-again, definitely on-again lover, Stephanie Arrington, is there to help. Now, if only I can convince her to see me as more than an occasional fling. I have my work cut out for me, but soon she'll learn that in life and love, I play for keeps. Stephanie: Being the owner of a holistic skincare company keeps me booked and busy. Until a devastating blow turns my world upside down. Uncertain about my future and in need of a distraction, I accept an invitation to participate in Juneteenth festivities in D.C. But not everything is as it seems. While I am working to rebuild my life, my one-night-stand turned FWB and knight in an expensive business suit, Nathaniel Reed, is working to turn our no-strings-attached arrangement into something permanent. In life, some things aren't meant to be kept, like me. In the Baes of Juneteenth series, we invite you to journey to different cities to celebrate Juneteenth with the men of Mr. Black, an organization honoring Black culture, Black love, and Black history.

He needs her... She wants him... What could go wrong? Cameo Rawlings, the sexy new CEO of Palmer Innovations is determined to represent the city and The Mr. Black Organization with class. With his not-so-pristine past, it was imperative that he succeed in raising awareness of the rich Black culture of the city. He was going to need a polished look and a professional event planner to make the Juneteenth celebration a success. He knows who he needs, but... the last encounter with the woman was less than pleasant. Syndia James wants the Manager of City Cultural Events position. As one of the city event planners, she needs something big to put her over the top. The Juneteenth celebration could be her ticket to the position of her dreams. Only, she had to work with Cameo Rawlings, with his take me as I am or don't take me at all attitude. Hell, she was going to have to forget that disastrous blind date and play nice to get what she wants. Working together creates a sensuous atmosphere that neither knew existed. Cameo learns Syndia's sassy, sophisticated way is the inspiration he needs. Syndia soon realizes Cameo's arrogant, take-charge way is the love that she wants.

Falling in love with him was easy. Staying in love? Well, that's proving to be a challenge . . . When my husband invited me to an evening gala, I was elated. We hadn't spent time together in ages. Finally, I thought he heard my complaints. But when he-the great Caspian Yearwood-was chosen to lead the Charlotte chapter of the Mr. Black Organization at this event, my heart sank. Don't get me wrong . . . I was excited he'd get to showcase Black History and further the movement of 'our' stories. But two years into this marriage, I'm struggling. I didn't marry to be lonely, but Caspian is always unavailable where I am concerned. What's a woman to do to get her man's attention? In the Baes of Juneteenth multi-author series, we invite you to journey to different cities to celebrate Juneteenth with the men of Mr. Black, an organization honoring Black love, Black culture, and Black history.

They come from two different worlds, but when the heart is involved nothing else matters. Entrepreneur Noah Chambers, aka Mr. Black Atlanta, always gets what he wants. So when he falls in love with Genesis Savell and asks her to marry him, he's certain she'll say yes. She doesn't. Instead, she insists they take a break from each other. That's when Noah knows there's something else going on, and he has every intention of finding out what. Dating Noah, the owner of the company she works at, wasn't one of her best decisions. But falling in love with him is even worse. Genesis is in the midst of planning his company's annual Juneteenth Gala and Silent Auction charity event, but her past comes back to haunt her. Instead of focusing on the gala, her attention is hopelessly divided between two men. One who she loves more than life. The other-the man who saved her life years ago. Yet, when her world spins out of control, there's no question who she'll call for help-Mr. One and Only-Noah. But is it too late? Contains mature themes.