Can you recommend some good African American mystery romance novels?

Well, 'Devil in a Blue Dress' by Walter Mosley is a classic African American mystery novel. It's set in post - World War II Los Angeles and follows the story of Easy Rawlins, a black detective. Then there's 'The Secret Lives of Church Ladies' by Deesha Philyaw. Although not a pure mystery, it has mysterious elements in the stories of African American women's lives. And 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones also has some mystery - like aspects in its exploration of relationships within the African American community.

One great African American shifter romance novel is 'A Mate's Bite' by Milly Taiden. It has a really engaging story with a strong African American female lead who discovers her connection to the shifter world in a very exciting way.

'Waiting to Exhale' by Terry McMillan is also a very popular one. It follows the lives of four African American women in their search for love, dealing with issues like friendship, self - discovery and of course, romance. It was so successful that it was also made into a movie.

Another is 'Waiting to Exhale' by Terry McMillan. This novel delves into the lives and loves of four African American women, dealing with relationships, self - discovery, and friendship in the context of romance. It was also made into a popular movie.

Sure. 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker can be a great start. It has elements of love and relationships in the African American experience. It's a very well - known and powerful novel. Another is 'Their Eyes Were Watching God' by Zora Neale Hurston. It's a classic that tells a story of a woman's journey through love and self - discovery within the African American community.

Sure. 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones is a powerful novel that delves into the relationship of an African American couple. It shows how external factors like the criminal justice system can impact their love. 'The Sun Is Also a Star' by Nicola Yoon is another. It has an interracial love story where one of the main characters is African American, and it beautifully shows how love can develop in a short period of time.

One popular African American vampire romance novel is 'Guilty Pleasures' by Laurell K. Hamilton. It features a strong African American female lead in a world filled with vampires and other supernatural elements. The story has a lot of action and a steamy romance aspect.

One popular African American romance novel is 'The Wedding' by Dorothy West. It tells a story full of love, family, and the cultural nuances within the African American community.

One great African American lesbian romance novel is 'Fingersmith' by Sarah Waters. It's set in Victorian England and features complex characters and a thrilling plot. Another is 'Zami: A New Spelling of My Name' by Audre Lorde which is semi - autobiographical and explores themes of identity, love, and community. Also, 'The Color Purple' by Alice Walker has elements of lesbian love within its exploration of African American women's lives in the South.

One great African American romance novel is 'The Wedding' by Dorothy West. It beautifully portrays the relationships and family dynamics within the African American community. Another is 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide / When the Rainbow Is Enuf' by Ntozake Shange, which contains elements of love and relationships among African American women in a unique and powerful way. Also, 'Waiting to Exhale' by Terry McMillan is a well - known novel that delves into the love lives and friendships of four African American women.