A. M. Kusi

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About A. M. Kusi

A. M. Kusi is the pen name of a wife-and-husband team, Ash and Marcus Kusi. We enjoy writing emotional romance novels that are inspired by our experiences as an interracial and multicultural couple.

Our novels are about strong women and the sexy heroes they fall in love with, are steamy and always have a happy ending.

If you love romances that have diverse characters and are socially relevant, then you will enjoy reading our novels.

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The Orchard Inn (Orchard Inn Romance Series Book 1) May 16, 2019

by A. M. Kusi

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She’s hiding from her past. He’s looking for his future. Will they take a chance on a love neither expected…

Ella lives in constant fear. After seven years of concealing her whereabouts from an abusive ex, she gets an opportunity for a fresh start when one of the few men she trusts leaves her a charming inn. When a mysterious, charming guest tempts her to open her heart again, she fears the scars from the past will keep her from anything close to love.

 Hardworking and successful, River has always wondered if something's missing from his life. And when he falls for the gorgeous proprietor of Orchard Inn, he knows the tattooed beauty is exactly what he needs. Moved by her pain, he encourages her to open up about her fears while he promises to stay by her side.  

But just as their irresistible passions bloom, Ella’s brutal ex returns to reclaim what was never truly his.   Can Ella and River fight off the past long enough to awaken a forever love?

The Orchard Inn is the inspirational first novel in the completed Orchard Inn romance series. If you like strong heroines, kind-hearted heroes, and a dash of suspense, then you’ll adore A.M. Kusi’s uplifting tale.

Buy The Orchard Inn to watch a couple heal with love today!

*** Complete series. HEA guaranteed. No cheating. Can be read as a standalone.***

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Brave Love: Shattered Cove Series Book 7 Oct 7, 2021

by A. M. Kusi

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She’s finally living her dream. He’s a struggling single dad. Will their fiery connection burn out, or warm their hearts long into the future?

Pippa Davis is proud of her independence. Managing her epilepsy as she runs an inclusive bookstore is a dream come true, and she’s dedicated to giving back all she can to make the world a better place. So when a teenage customer needs help with a potentially embarrassing situation, she races to grab the girl’s father… only to nearly knock the gruff man off his feet.

Former Navy SEAL Mason Wright struggles with priorities. And the last thing he wants is a relationship, even if the curvy Latina who hit it off with his daughter lights him up. But when the gorgeous woman’s shop is vandalized, his instincts kick in to protect and serve.

Falling hard and fast for the kindhearted soldier, Pippa’s terrified her condition will mean she’s a burden. And just when Mason starts taking their intimacy seriously, he accidentally fails his responsibility to his kid and pulls away, pained by his behavior.

Can two perfectly matched people find the courage to fall in love?

Brave Love is the steamy seventh book in the Shattered Cove romance series. If you like heart-pounding crushes, dramatic twists, and brooding heroes, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s ardent tale.

Buy Brave Love to take a chance today!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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One Holiday Kiss: A Shattered Cove Romance Short Story (Shattered Cove Shorts) Apr 8, 2021

by A. M. Kusi

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Amara Evans is an outgoing social butterfly, but no one ever really gets close enough to know the real her—no one but her best friend Lyric that is.

Lyric Graham is the opposite of Amara in almost every way. He’s shy, and because of his speech impediment, he doesn’t like to talk much.

Good thing Amara has no trouble speaking for both of them.

After an innocent game of spin the bottle with friends turns into a sinful night of pleasure in a winter cabin, can Lyric find the words to tell his best friend he’s been in love with her all this time?

Or will one holiday kiss have lasting damage?

If you like a swoony protective hero who doesn’t say much, but means what he says and takes charge in the bedroom, you’ll love this Shattered Cove friends to lovers short story.

Download and start reading One Holiday Kiss right now!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

A Book A Day Presents: Color Theory Feb 2, 2021

by Renita McKinney, A.M. Kusi, Anne Welch, Arden Aoide, Kenna Rey, Blair Babylon, Carmen Cook, CA Miconi, Danielle Pearl, Eden Butler, Janet A. Mota, Lori Ryan, M. Jane Colette, Piper Rayne, Shannon Bruno, Sierra Hill, Willow Aster, Elizabeth Marx

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17 Exclusive ALL-NEW romance stories by bestselling authors about couples who defy convention and follow their hearts. These stories are all brand new and only available in this box set! Love is blind, but it’s never easy. A Book a Day Presents: Color Theory is a collection of stories about love that is determined not by the color of one’s skin, but by the connection of two hearts. They face challenges, but together they not only overcome—but soar. These couples know the color of one’s skin can’t determine who a person loves. Love is so much more.This amazing anthology will only be available for a short time, and all the proceeds will go to the education of Black students.

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Glass Secrets: Shattered Cove Series Book 2 Sep 3, 2020

by A. M. Kusi

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She guards her past. His heart is off-limits. Can they break the walls between them and build the love they crave?

Mia Garcia is tired of running from her past. So with a new home offering small-town charm and a fresh start, she’s ready to leave her history behind and open the yoga business of her dreams. But after an infuriating encounter with her rude-yet-so-sexy neighbor, she can’t decide if she should be angry… or aroused.

Andre Stone knows better than to fall for a pretty face. After being burned one too many times, the self-reliant builder has sworn off romantic entanglements. But when he’s hired to construct a studio for the feisty yogi next door, he’s tempted to trade solitude for their red-hot attraction.

With her secrets tearing at her, Mia struggles to keep her growing feelings for the handsome contractor at bay. And as Andre opens up, he senses whatever she is holding back could demolish all his hopes.

Will they let their walls divide them or build a pathway to passion?

Glass Secrets is the steamy second standalone novel in the Shattered Cove romance series. If you like spirited characters, enemies-to-lovers, and couples who find hope after trauma, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s sizzling tale.

Buy Glass Secrets to find out if love can break borders today!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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A Fallen Star: Shattered Cove Series Book 1 Aug 13, 2020

by A. M. Kusi

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He’s tormented by dark addictions. She’s fighting for a lifelong dream. Can they rise from the ashes of despair and find happily ever after?

Mikel Evans is broken. With all his attention focused on dealing with blackmail and a drug dependency, his day-to-day is barely survivable. So when he reflexively steps up to defend his best friend’s little sister, he’s blindsided when she leans in for a kiss.

Remy Stone is done bottling up her emotions. And now that she’s finally caught Mikel’s eye, she’s determined to pursue the relationship despite the red flags. But when his violent past lands her in the hospital and reveals her own hidden truth, Remy’s resolve falters.

Trapped in a vicious cycle of temptation and relapse, Mikel knows the only way out is to bare his soul of its twisted secrets. And though Remy wants him with all her heart, she fears his demons will always come between them.

Can the embattled couple defeat the monsters that threaten their love?

A Fallen Star is the emotional first book in the Shattered Cove romance series. If you like steamy relationships, damaged heroes, and stories of second chances, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s gritty tale.

Download A Fallen Star to shoot for the heavens today!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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Defying Gravity: Shattered Cove Series Book 3 Oct 1, 2020

by A. M. Kusi

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A Black nurse with a teenager to raise. A white cop hiding a tender heart. Do they have what it takes to indulge their forbidden passion?

Caregiver Belle Jones always puts her own needs last on the list. As a busy nurse and sole provider for her teenage brother, she has no time for meaningless hookups. And when her younger sibling arrives home in the backseat of a police car, the fury she feels for his strutting uniformed escort far outweighs her spark of desire.

Sheriff Bently Evans works hard to protect his town… and keep his emotions locked away. When it comes to relationships, that means burying his real feelings behind crass humor and his flirtatious playboy reputation. But after driving a stranded African American teen home, he meets a stunning woman who makes it impossible to sustain his act.

As Belle slowly falls for the rugged lawman’s true gentle nature, she fears he’s not the type to ever commit. And just as Bently is ready to be vulnerable, an ominous warning forces him to push the woman he desires away from a deadly risk.

Will a judgmental society drive a wedge between them, or can they conquer all with their powerful love?

Defying Gravity is the tantalizing third standalone novel in the Shattered Cove contemporary romance series. If you like off-limits passions, socially relevant reads, and couples who triumph over adversity, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s page-turning tale.

Buy Defying Gravity to find hope and healing today! *

**No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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Conflict of Interest (Orchard Inn Romance Series Book 2) Aug 1, 2019

by A. M. Kusi

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He just had the best night of his life… with a completely off limits woman.

When Jax sets his mind on something, the task is as good as done. And with a coveted promotion within sight, he feels unstoppable. But when his seriously hot fling at the masked ball turns out to be his boss’s daughter, he may have sabotaged more than his career…

Harper is fed up with living in her family’s shadow. But at least employment at her father’s company has one hunky benefit: she gets to be close to Jax. And after her thrilling one-night stand leaves her senses on fire, she craves another chance to slip between the sheets.

With the couple working in such intimate proximity, they agree to keep their sizzling evening a secret. And while Jax tries to refocus, he’s powerless to stop thinking about the irresistible and totally forbidden hottie.

Can Jax and Harper mix business with pleasure, or will the scorching chemistry send their careers up in flames?

Conflict of Interest is the second standalone novel in the steamy Orchard Inn contemporary romance series. If you like ambitious men, fiery women, and a dash of humor, then you’ll love A. M. Kusi’s spicy tale.

Buy Conflict of Interest to undress office politics in the bedroom today!

***HEA guaranteed. No cheating. Can be read as a standalone.***

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Hope Between Us: Shattered Cove Series Book 8 Jan 6, 2022

by A. M. Kusi

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Brynn Smith arrived in Shattered Cove running for her life. What she never expected was to find more than a sanctuary in this small seacoast town.

Aaron Ridley has spent his life helping others. He runs Hope Facility for LGBTQ+ teens so they have a safe space to land, rather than be on the streets.

Brynn thought she’d never trust a man again. But when her past catches up to her and puts her and her child in danger, her only option is to marry a man she hardly knows. And she’ll do whatever it takes to keep her daughter safe.

Hope Between Us is the last book in the Shattered Cove series and can be read as a standalone.

Pre-order Hope Between Us today!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

His True North: Shattered Cove Series Book 5 Apr 15, 2021

by A. M. Kusi

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He’s lost their history. She’s questioning their future. Can their lifelong vow weather a devastating storm?

Finn Reed had his perfect life all lined up. But after waking up from a coma, he’s devastated that his memories of the last sixteen years have vanished. And after returning home with the pregnant woman claiming to be his wife, he’s terrified to discover his journal filled with dangerous secrets.

Charli Reed thought she was done with life’s tough hurdles. But when her husband forgets their entire relationship and the baby on the way, she fears she’s not strong enough to help him remember. And when their bond breaks beyond repair, Charli has no choice but to pull back from the man she never thought she’d lose.

Battling his suspicions and growing paranoia, Finn must learn to trust the woman carrying his child. But when a violent threat from Charli’s history returns, it’s not just their vows that could end up dead and buried.

Can their hearts find a way around danger and back to bliss?

His True North is the raw fifth tale in the Shattered Cove Romance series. If you like undeniable bonds, rollercoaster emotions, and edge-of-your-seat suspense, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s breathtaking story.

Buy His True North to take a journey into passion today!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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Her Perfect Storm: Orchard Inn Romance Series Book 3 Nov 1, 2019

by A. M. Kusi

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She lives for her art. He longs to settle down. Can love overcome prejudice and bring two souls together?

Isa won’t compromise her creative freedom with a serious entanglement. So when her friends try to set her up during a two-week retreat, the wealthy commitment-phobe isn’t falling for their tricks—even if the serene African man is charming. But the only way to end the aggressive meddling is to fake it.

Dedicated high-school teacher Ethan longs to find the perfect wife. And he knows a spoiled, headstrong artist is the polar opposite of the Ghanaian girl his parents hope he’ll marry. But when Isa proposes they pretend to date, he somehow can’t say no.

Though the relationship is a ruse, their feelings become all too real. But just when they embrace the courage to accept their hearts’ desires, their disapproving families threaten to tear them apart.

Can Isa and Ethan defy convention and triumph over expectations for a chance at lasting love?

Her Perfect Storm is a moving standalone novel in the Orchard Inn Romance series. If you like touching relationships, slow burn chemistry, and complex issues, then you’ll love A. M. Kusi’s beautiful drama.

Buy Her Perfect Storm to let passion conquer intolerance today!

***HEA guaranteed. No cheating. Can be read as a standalone.***

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The Lighthouse Inn: Shattered Cove Series Book 4 Nov 12, 2020

by A. M. Kusi

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His ambition brought them together. Her secret could tear them apart. With love on the line, will they invest in their hearts?

Innkeeper Jasmine Evans yearns to transform her struggling bed-and-breakfast into a huge success. As the single parent of a daughter conceived from a nameless one-night stand, she has no time for romantic entanglements. So when a handsome new guest arrives with a startlingly familiar face, she must guard a life-altering secret: He’s the father of her child.

Atlas Remington is on a mission to prove he’s a capable heir to his family’s empire. Determined to be named CEO over his always-successful brother, he plans to buy the inn his sibling failed to acquire. But when the attractive owner unexpectedly melts his heart, he’s forced to choose between covertly chasing the deal or earning her affection.

Reluctant to give in to her growing feelings until she reveals her daughter’s paternity, Jasmine is terrified being honest will send her new beau packing. And just as Atlas decides to forego familial respect in favor of the innkeeper’s charms, he learns devastating news that may cost him everything he’s ever wanted.

Can the wounded couple overcome their secrets and invest in happily ever after?

The Lighthouse Inn is the enthralling fourth standalone novel in the Shattered Cove romance series. If you like secret-baby suspense, small-town charm, and tantalizing tension, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s absorbing read.

Buy The Lighthouse Inn to reveal love’s truth today!

***No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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