Kiru Taye

Thank you💛

It's good to see Offside Trap doing the rounds. 💛

#teasertuesday from Offside Trap❤️📚

His gaze locks with mine and my heart pounds in my chest, a frantic drumbeat against my ribs.

#preordernow⤵️
❤️www.kirutaye.com/offside-trap

#sportsromancebooks #blackromancebooks

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Sandra Kitt: Trailblazer — Fated Mates Annnnd….we’re back! This week, we’ve got a new Trailblazer episode: Sandra Kitt—the first African American author at Harlequin ( Rites of Spring , Harlequin American #43)—joins us to talk about the ea...

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Bookcast Episode 115: MORE being the operative word... In Episode 115 of The BookCast, I share exciting updates about my upcoming releases, including the 10th anniversary edition of Brunch at Ruby's and its companion novella, Drinks at Mink's. I discuss my Goodreads challenge progress, recent reads, and my plans for doing "more" in 2025 - more writing, more releasing, and leaning into creative productivity despite self-doubt. The episode features updates on my various projects, recommendations for podcasts and TV shows, and even includes a special audio snippet from my new St. Patrick's Day short story, Clover. Main Topics & Discussion Book Report: 51 Books and Counting I'm at book 51 of my 100-book goal for 2025, about 30 books ahead of schedule. I typically reassess at mid-year and often raise my goal to 150-175, eventually hitting over 200 books by year-end. Books finished this week: * Beyond the Screen by Christina C. Jones (part of the WAWG Studios series) * Ambush (Sanctuary #1) by Colleen Coble * They Were Her Property by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers (reread with The Stacks podcast book club) * Filled to the Brim (St. Patrick's Day Hot Holiday Hookup) by Danielle Allen * The Sweetest Delivery (A Sweet Rapids Story) by Te Russ * Call Me Mrs. Taylor by Shea Sanders (a dark romance that I absolutely loved) Currently reading/on my TBR list: * Love, Rita: An American Story of Sisterhood, Joy, Loss, and Legacy by Bridget M. Davis * The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris * Breaking the Dark by Delilah S. Dawson (Jessica Jones Marvel novel) * Fool's Paradise by Harlan Coben * Bent, But Not Broken by Mary Monroe (releases on my birthday) * The Unlucky Ones by Hannah Morrissey Podcast & TV Recommendations New podcasts I'm enjoying: * Reading, Writing, and Rhayne (author podcast on YouTube with a series on creating fictional cities) * Book Funnel Podcast (wealth of information for authors) * It's Good Over Here (podcast for women 40+ with Felicia Pride- they have a great substack as well. TV shows I'm currently watching: * Watson and Equalizer (Sundays) * Papa's House (Mondays) * Will Trent and The Irrational (Tuesdays) * Elsbeth, Matlock, and The Pit (Thursdays) Shows I'm planning to watch: * Beauty in Black (Netflix) * The Crown (need to finish) * Adolescence (Netflix) * Schitt's Creek (Hulu) * Number One on the Call Sheet (Apple TV, premieres March 28) Writing Project Updates * Ruby's Ten: Interior edits complete; cover reveal to newsletter subscribers on March 23, public reveal on March 24 * Drinks at Mink's: Ruby's companion novella launching alongside Ruby's Ten on March 24- preorders should be rolling out soon! * Clover: St. Patrick's Day short story now available on my short fiction Substack and for $0.99 in my store * Potter Lake 4 (Still I Rise): Planning to work on during #20Kin5Days (March 19-23) for a possible July or August release * Calculated Risk: Awaiting April release via Prolific Works * Music of My Heart (fan fiction): Working on next chapter before my birthday trip Doing More in 2025 The main theme of this episode focuses on my commitment to doing more in 2025. I discuss: * Overcoming imposter syndrome and fear of negative reviews * Releasing more short content throughout the year * Using writing as a productive escape from news-induced anxiety * Finding balance between being productively busy without burning out * Allowing myself to experiment with different types of stories The episode includes a special audio snippet from my new St. Patrick's Day short story, Clover, giving listeners a taste of this steamy holiday romance. Host & Show Info Host Name: DL White About the Host: I'm an Atlanta-based author of romantic fiction that centers Black love, with approximately 20 published novels, numerous short stories, and fan fiction works. Podcast Website: booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast Community & Calls to Action * Share this episode — If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with other readers and writers. * Rate & Review — If you listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, please give the podcast a rating or drop a comment. * Support the Show — You can buy books direct at payhip.com/booksbydlwhite, join my newsletter or Substack, or buy me a coffee at buymeacoffee.com/booksbydlwhite. Transcript For a full transcript of this episode, visit: booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/115

REPOST: Substack: Bookcast Episode 115: MORE being the operative word... #authorblog #substack

One and Done, a Black, Queer, Higher Ed, Bay Area romance novel is out now on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social : www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/one-an...

Pick one up via the publisher or your favorite independent bookstore site.
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#MMRomance #BlackRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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✨March publishing anniversaries✨

Bound to Ransom is still one of my fave books and it took me on a rollercoaster ride

Bound to Passion, originally published as Island Bound, kick-started the Bound series

Sacrifice reminds my fantasy romance readers there was Ugo and Ebube b4 Sefu and Pacca

Book Cover: Jeannie Lin's THE SWORD DANCER

Book Cover: Jeannie Lin's THE TAMING OF MEI LIN

Book Cover: Jeannie Lin's THE JADE TEMPTRESS

Today's a great day to read some @jeannielin.bsky.social, with these two titles available for $2 each.

THE SWORD DANCER amzn.to/4kRROzv
THE JADE TEMPTRESS amzn.to/4bUv6CS

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Covers for 2 soccer sports romance books featuring male models in action shots with footballs

Covers for 2 soccer sports romance books featuring male models in action shots with footballs

Covers for 2 soccer sports romance books featuring male models in action shots with footballs

⚽️📘 Return to the thrilling world of Viva City FC Books with our Season Two cover reveal! 🌠

⚽️Beyond The Touchline by @unwankwor.bksy.social releases May 23, 2025

⚽️Offside Trap by Kiru Taye, releases May 27, 2025

🎉 Don’t miss out on the action. Pre-order your copy now! 📚🌟

Pippa, this looks intriguing

Partially obscured covers with cover reveal text.

Covers for 2 soccer sports romance books featuring male models in action shots with footballs

Covers for 2 soccer sports romance books featuring male models in action shots with footballs

Covers for 2 soccer sports romance books featuring male models in action shots with footballs

⚽️📘 Return to the thrilling world of Viva City FC Books with our Season Two cover reveal! 🌠

⚽️Beyond The Touchline by @unwankwor.bksy.social releases May 23, 2025

⚽️Offside Trap by Kiru Taye, releases May 27, 2025

🎉 Don’t miss out on the action. Pre-order your copy now! 📚🌟

Good morning, lovelies🌹 and butterflies🦋

Offside Trap | Kiru Taye, Author Book 2 in the Viva City FC African soccer sports romance series set in London, UK

✨TROPE REVEAL✨
Offside Trap, out May 2025. I can't wait for you to fall in love with Diaye & Seki

Preorder www.kirutaye.com/offside-trap

⚽ Sports romance
💍 Marriage of convenience
🌞 Grumpy/sunshine
💘 Reluctant to commit/He calls her ‘my wife’
💦 He talks dirty
📍 🇳🇬 and 🇬🇧

This was our third space voyage, following season one's There Are No Wallflowers in Space and season five's Hold by Claire Kent: There Is Nothing Soft in This Book.

#TeaserTuesday-Elysium: "A habit that just wouldn't quit." Kareema glared across a table set with creamy white linens and gleaming silverware. Even at Amore, an upscale Italian restaurant that featured dark wood furniture and flickering candlelight, shadowed by Merlot-painted walls and glass bowls of colorful…

Substack: #TeaserTuesday-Elysium: "A habit that just wouldn't quit.": Kareema glared across a table set with creamy white linens and gleaming silverware. Even at Amore, an upscale Italian restaurant that featured dark wood furniture and flickering candlelight, shadowed by… #authorblog #substack

Join us live every Saturday for our weekly bookclub discussion 5:30 cst! @charmyreads.bsky.social @jazzreads.bsky.social @derrellereads.bsky.social @bookedandbizzie.bsky.social

BWLTD Book Of The Week:
Billion Dollar Mistress
Author: Nadine Frye
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#HappyAudioReleaseDay to #BlackRomance. 💎🖤

#BlackBookSky #BlackAudiobooks

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#JessicaNWatkins
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He enjoyed them 😊

Made my youngest (11, m) watch Mary Poppins this afternoon because I made a comment about his toast 'popping like Mary Poppins' and he said he didn't know who that was.

Now, he's watching The Sound of Music because Julie Andrews' musicals are a rite of passage. 😀

How is your Sunday going? 💋💞

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Question for authors: How do you deal with bad reviews?

My starting point is that my books are not for everyone. With that in mind, I avoid reader spaces like goodreads and sometimes social media.

Good morning, lovelies🌹 and butterflies🦋

If you've been waiting to read Against the Run of Play on Kindle Unlimited, here is your chance. It's only there for a few months, so start reading today.

#blackbooksky

Hello, lovelies and butterflies I have book news! Viva City FC Season 2 is in the works.⚽ My co-author (Unoma Nwankwor) and I are diligently working on the next instalment, following the newly promote... In this sports romance, a grumpy footballer and a sunshine nurse find themselves entangled in a fake marriage. Pre-order your copy now! Selar: https://selar.com/5xr521 Apple: https://apple.co/4hwcAmh ...

It's been a while, lovelies🌹 and butterflies🦋. But if you read my newsletters, then you already know I am cooking something ✨ and 🔥 for my readers.

Read my announcement here⬇
www.kirutaye.com/so/ebPK1ar-8

Love at Startup speed... She's a tech developer with walls higher than her ambitions; he's a PR pro who keeps finding ways around them. Atlanta's tech scene is about to get a lot more interesting. The last thing tech develope...

If you're on Everand or KoboPlus, you can read Grumpy valentine with your membership.

The audio should be up on Kobo Plus, Spotify, available to libraries in a few days.

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Wanna send out some love to all the Black Kings on my SL.

If you dont hear it today
You are loved and appreciated.

It’s Pub Day!! Happy book birthday, Losing Sight!!! I’m still amazed that this book is out in the world! 🥰 #booksky #blackbooksky