Contemporary Black romance · The Verrett, Book 3

Booked Through Sunday

She sent him home five years ago and never told him about the baby. Now his is the only name that can save her family's club.

Fabienne Arceneaux has held the range and the floor at the Verrett since the woman who hired her died — the food, the family meal, forty seats turned twice. When the note at the bank comes due, the family puts together a benefit week, and the only name in New Orleans that will fill that room is Emile Bastien. Touring pianist. The man she let go. Jubal's father, though nobody in that kitchen has ever said it out loud.

He says yes to the whole week — and Tuesday he meets a four-year-old doing his letters on the prep table with his own stubborn chin. Six days, one flight of stairs, and an aunt determined to leave these two alone in a room until somebody says something true. Monday morning, a contract puts him on a plane to Tokyo.

A grown-folks secret-baby reunion with a Black hero and heroine, live piano, opinionated family, real heat, and a guaranteed happily ever after. Perfect for fans of Kennedy Ryan and Tia Williams.

One-click and take a seat at the Verrett.

Publication
October 2026
Pages
≈ 166

Categories

Black & African AmericanContemporarySecond Chance

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