D Rose Books in Order

Dean concentrates on fatherhood and his business after Autumn ends their relationship upon learning he will have a child. Seeing her again at a birthday dinner makes him reconsider his promise to stop pursuing her.

Recovering from an abusive relationship, Ivy intends to focus on herself rather than romance. A work assignment brings her into the orbit of ambitious CEO Grant, whose interest challenges her determination to keep her heart closed.

Nina hopes to celebrate her birthday and New Year’s Eve with her rapper boyfriend, Mecca, but his tour keeps him away. His plans to surprise her test whether thoughtful gestures can bridge the distance between their wishes and his career.

Aspiring physician Nina Wilkerson and rapper Mecca Watson fall for each other despite their demanding ambitions. A year into their relationship, family responsibilities, school and work leave them struggling to balance their careers with their connection.

Poet Shiloh Hurston turns to performing at a Roseville lounge after a painful breakup. There she becomes drawn to carpenter and singer Marquis Kent, but both must overcome their doubts before exploring the attraction between them.

Jasmine Ashford and Jamaal Davis build a friendship around their distrust of romance. When Jamaal's former love returns, his growing feelings for Jasmine complicate their bond, while Jasmine struggles to accept that their friendship could change.

College senior Kassandra Wilson meets weary music producer Amani Browne while both are taking a break from demanding routines. She wants their encounter to remain a single night, but he hopes to persuade her to pursue something more.

Grieving her father, Summer Jones finds comfort with Ryder Greene, who is recovering from divorce. Their growing bond offers each a chance to heal, but fear of another loss threatens their willingness to fall in love.

Basketball star Malik Thompson and model Selimah Wilkerson have been friends since childhood. When they decide to explore their romantic feelings, career pressures, persistent exes and rumors test whether they can move beyond fear and pride.

Noel wants to avoid Christmas while struggling with the holiday blues. Her best friend Chris returns unexpectedly, determined to restore her festive spirit, and their reunion opens the possibility that their friendship might become something more.

Abandoned by her fiancé, Toni Johnson returns home to reconnect with family and recover. Her former lover Zain Murphy hopes for another chance, but Toni's fresh heartbreak makes her reluctant to revisit the relationship they once shared.

Brandi dreads spending New Year’s Eve at a work event instead of celebrating on her own terms. When her former coworker and crush, Cyan, unexpectedly joins the party, the evening offers a chance to revisit feelings she had left unresolved.

Yael Carey and Royal Walker have worked hard to establish fulfilling careers when their shared love of music brings them together. Their growing relationship faces interference from mothers and former partners unwilling to leave them alone.

Danilo James rebuilt his life after a destructive youth, while privileged Skylar St. Claire still longs for her father's affection. Years of resentment between them become harder to maintain when unexpected events challenge their assumptions about love.

Three romantic stories unfold around Milk & Honey, a small café where coffee brings people together. Through encounters shaped by affection and possibility, the collection follows characters discovering how everyday moments can open the way toward a more intimate connection.

Winter Shannon returns home for her parents' anniversary after a breakup. Her sister arranges a blind date with Winter's high school best friend Gabriel Snow, who hopes their Christmas reunion can finally become a lasting romance.

Six couples explore different beginnings and turning points in love, from an unexpected weekend to friendship becoming romance. First declarations, uncertain next steps, and second chances for wounded hearts reveal the small decisions that can change the direction of a relationship.

Seeking peace after years of loss, Kalei Preston and Xander Neil return to a place filled with happier memories. Their chance reunion revives feelings from a teenage summer, leaving them to consider whether love deserves another chance.

Leslyn Harvey and Ogun Olumide are satisfied with an arrangement built around travel, gifts and physical pleasure. As their needs become emotional, they must confront the fears that made falling in love seem like an unacceptable risk.

An office fling between Tessa and Raj develops into something more complicated than a casual arrangement. Their attraction brings them closer, but personal baggage and uncertainty about commitment stand between physical intimacy and a deeper romantic connection.

Returning from Italy, Gwen Pearson unexpectedly encounters Lorenzo Morris, the man she may have let slip away. He still wants a real chance with her, forcing both to consider whether their old attraction can sustain a renewed relationship.

A scandal threatens actor Sergio Jones's directing ambitions while graduate student Michaela Robinson faces housing and financial pressures. A marriage intended to solve their practical problems grows complicated when their wedding promises begin carrying an emotional weight.

A night out with friends brings Chanel face to face with Ace, the high-school crush she once admired. Their reunion revives old feelings and launches an intense romance, leaving both to decide whether renewed attraction can become something lasting.

Regina Miles and Noah Dixon find unexpected comfort in each other while vacationing with friends after heartbreak. Their chemistry offers relief in paradise, but returning home tests whether a holiday fling can withstand the realities of a long-distance relationship.

Burned-out singer Ayla Peters and grieving songwriter Kendrix Davis meet while seeking respite from their successful careers. Music helps them connect and collaborate, but increasing attraction challenges the boundaries between professional partnership, friendship and romantic love.

Two years after marrying to solve practical problems, Michaela and Sergio face the work of sustaining a real relationship. With the honeymoon phase behind them, they must address the issues that threaten to pull their marriage off course.

Lori’s final unfulfilled resolution is a blind date, but her friend pairs her with Karter, the man she has struggled to forget. After years of missed opportunities and poor communication, he wants them to stop spending their lives apart.

Rapper Keyan Martin and singer Emory Thomas agree to fake a relationship after rumors create useful publicity for her career. Their year-long arrangement grows complicated as private confidences and genuine feelings weaken the defenses that once kept them from love.