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~Lyric James~

Lyric James writes African American, Multicultural, and Interracial romances with a whole lot of “spice.” She spends her days as a middle school librarian and her nights dreaming about handsome heroes and feisty heroines. Married to her own hero, she is the mother of three wonderful children.

When not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, reading, or watching her favorite TV shows or Harry Potter and Star Trek movies over and over and over again.

Present...
Cobblestone Press



The Secret Santa Project
Ever since Richard Mayfield was given up for adoption right before Christmas he’s hated the holiday. At work he’s obligated to participate in the annual Secret Santa gift exchange. Surprised when love dice, edible undies, and Kama Sutra playing cards are left on his desk, he begins to wonder what kind of games his Secret Santa wants to play.

When Reghan West pulls Richard Mayfield’s name, instead of the usual ten dollar a day gifts, she decides that being his sexy Secret Santa is definitely in order if she wants to finally get her man.

Past...
Cobblestone Press



The Promise of Forever
Sonja Milton escapes an abusive relationship, leaving everything behind for a new job. She’s determined to keep her heart under lock and key, but that all changes when Trent Logan’s softer side emerges. She can’t help but wonder if she should risk her heart again for the promise of forever.



A Thin Line
Sam Loyd is a lonely writer looking for a no strings attached affair while vacationing in Aruba. Melodie Waters is an up and coming hotel executive looking for a little fun in the sun before she starts a new job. What happens when these two meet? Spontaneous sexual combustion!

Sam and Melodie are drawn together by sex, but the more time these two spend together, they realize there’s more to their relationship than attraction. Will the fear of rejection and past hurts keep these two apart? Or, will an unexpected encounter help them both realize there’s a thin line between lust and love.



One Week Stand
Jasmine Martin doesn’t believe in happily ever after. However, her best friend is getting married and she’s promised to be her maid-of-honor. In Las Vegas six months ago, Jasmine enjoyed a passionate night with a sexy doctor named Evan. After all what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Right?



The Adventures of a Private Jane: Vindication

P.I. Karyn Harris’ sister was killed in the line of duty and branded a rogue cop. She’s spent the last year grieving and trying to clear her sister’s name. Zechariah Washington, an ex-cop and law student, is there to help ease her pain, but he wants to be more than a shoulder to cry on. Then, an unexpected phone call sends the couple on a life-threatening search to find the clue that will vindicate her sister. Can Zechariah convince Karyn there's more to their relationship or will they both fall victim to the same people who murdered her sister?



One Day At A Time
Xavier lost a bet and now has to pose nude for an art class. While posing, things sizzle between him and one of the students. She shows up later for an interview at his law firm. She’s the best candidate so he has no choice but to hire her. Kellye has wanted to work for the most prestigious law firm in Dallas since graduating law school. Can Xavier convince Kellye that when it comes to finding love, all they need is one day at a time?

Freya's Bower



It's All About The Fireworks
At her employers annual 4th of July celebration, Britain Coleman is more concerned about her dismal love life than the pyrotechnician in charge of the fireworks displays unexpected arrest. After all, her cousin’s wedding is just weeks away, and there isn’t a prospective piece of eye candy in sight to escort her.

But when an unexpected phone call brings Britain face to face with her high school nemesis, Richard Chase, she finds out just what it means to experience fireworks.

Future...
Cobblestone Press



A Gift of Chocolate
February 8, 2008
Six-year-old Kennadi has a very special gift for her mom on Valentine’s Day: a gift of chocolate.

When Officer Allen Hughes escorts a little girl back to her mother after she buys a special Valentine’s Day present, he never expected his act of chivalry would send cupid’s arrow shooting straight to his heart.

Divorced mother Sabrina Miller is terrified when her daughter turns up missing from her after-school art program. But when a twist of magic brings her face to face with the cop who returns her, she suddenly begins to believe in love and second chances.



The Vampire Oracle: Rebirth
October 2008
Robyn Hood is a professional thief by choice. She keeps her heart under strict lock and key, but will never forgive herself for leaving the one man she’s always loved when he needed her most. Brandon Davis is a police officer working tirelessly to keep the creatures of the night a secret from the normal world. A fan of the one-night-stand, he’ll never give his heart to another. However, things get a little complicated when the one woman he hoped to never see again gets blamed for a crime he knows she couldn’t commit.

Robyn has always loved Brandon, but doesn’t know if she has the willpower to accept Brandon and everything being a vampire entails. Will they be able to mend their relationship and start again, before the killer finds her and she becomes the next victim?

Samhain Publishing



Thoroughly Tempted
February 19, 2008
Wesley Duncan’s cousin sends him on a forced vacation, a week at Tempted, the perfect place for him to recover from a gun shot wound he received on the job. But recovery becomes the last thing on his mind with a woman like Sierra around.

Sierra Morgan is looking forward to having Tempted, the Florida resort and spa she owns with her best friend, all to herself for a week. So, when a sexy stranger shows up, Sierra is in serious danger of becoming thoroughly tempted.

Temptation City
May 2008
Ashia Forrester has always lived by one rule, never mix business with pleasure. As the owner of Temptation City, that has never been a problem. Until now.

Jalen Spencer is an undercover cop who loves his job. His next assignment is to pose as a stripper at a local club and find out if the owner is laundering money for the mob. He’s pretty sure this mission will be a walk in the park, until he meets the sexy owner.