A. M. Kusi

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A. M. Kusi is the pen name of a wife-and-husband team, Ash and Marcus Kusi. We enjoy writing steamy, 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.

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

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A Book A Day Presents: Color Theory 2: Love, The Tie That Binds Jun 19, 2022

by Renita McKinney, A.L. Jackson, A.M. Kusi, Aleatha Romig, Amanda Shelley, Chelle Bliss, Daryl Banner, Eden Butler, Elyse Kelly, Kat Mizera, Brenda Rothert, Kenna Rey, Shannon Bruno, T.K. Leigh, Taylor Danae Colbert

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A BOOK A DAY PRESENTS: COLOR THEORY 2: Love, The Tie That Binds is a romance anthology with THIRTEEN never-before-seen novellas. Each one filled with love, devotion, and determination shown through characters who follow their hearts, despite the racial obstacles that arise. Presented by A Book A Day, COLOR THEORY 2 brings stories of united hearts and the way their unions complete their world, filling their lives with undying affection, deep emotion, and an unbreakable bond. This anthology will only be available for a short time. All proceeds will aid the education of Black students through the A Book A Day Scholarship Fund.

Authors include: Aleatha Romig, A.L. Jackson, Amanda Shelley, A.M Kusi, Brenda Rothert, Chelle Bliss, Daryl Banner, Eden Butler, Elyse Kelly, Kat Mizera, Kenna Rey, Shannon Bruno, Taylor Danae Colbert, and T.K. Leigh. Foreword by Renita McKinney.

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A Fallen Star: A Brother's Best Friend Romance (Shattered Cove Series Book 1) Aug 13, 2020

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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 completed 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!

*** Completed series. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.***

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

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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.***

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Defying Gravity: A Forbidden Interracial Romance (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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The Lighthouse Inn: A Single Mom Small Town Romance (Shattered Cove Series Book 4) Nov 12, 2020

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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 steamy read.

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

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

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Glass Secrets: An Enemies to Lovers Romance (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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One Holiday Kiss: A Shattered Cove Romance Short Story (Shattered Cove Shorts) Apr 8, 2021

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Curl up to this steamy short story today.

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 steamy Shattered Cove friends to lovers short story.

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

Brave Love: A Grumpy Single Dad Curvy Woman Romance (Shattered Cove Series Book 7) Oct 7, 2021

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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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Beautiful Collision: A Single Mom Enemies to Lovers Romance Dec 2, 2021

by A. M. Kusi

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A mom on the run. A man who missed his shot. When their paths cross long after meeting, will misunderstandings lead to love?

Maddy Miller is barely keeping her head above water. A struggling single mother raising a little boy, she’s terrified when her house is broken into and flees in panic to a childhood father-figure. But after she mistakenly pepper sprays the gorgeous guy who hated her in school, she wishes she’d left a better impression.

Fresh out of the Navy, Turner Walker is ready for a new chapter. So when one of the mean girls he had a secret teenage crush on confuses him with an intruder in his own home, he’s immediately suspicious of her intentions with his dad. But as he grows closer to the troubled woman, he can’t ignore his old feelings… or their red-hot chemistry.

Falling hard for the handsome former sailor, Maddy’s petrified her chance at happily ever after will fall victim to a shadowy stalker. And with the truth of their shared history thrown into a drastically new light, Turner won’t rest until the girl of his dreams is safe.

Can long-overdue passions survive an obsessive danger from the past?

Beautiful Collision is a pulse-pounding standalone romance. If you like steamy attractions, satisfying retribution, and shocking secrets, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s riveting tale.

Buy Beautiful Collision to crash into desire today!

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

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His True North: An Amnesia Romance (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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In The Grey: A Forbidden Romance (Shattered Cove Series Book 6) Aug 5, 2021

by A. M. Kusi

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They were never supposed to be. When their lives collide again, is it wrong to want what they could never have?

Emma has kept her pain buried longer than she can remember. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, the successful rock star struggles with depression and self-harm. And when the man who raised her dies, she rushes back home… and into a drunken sexy night with his son.

Link can barely handle his grief. With his father gone and the pressure of keeping his business alive, he’s burning with shame over ending up in bed with the woman he was supposed to protect. So when the will requires them to take his dad’s ashes on a cross-country road trip, he vows to keep his burgeoning feelings for her locked down tight.

As Emma reels from Link’s rejection, she falls deeper into the dark urges compelling her towards self-destruction. And as Link does his best to help the damaged musician process her emotional trials, he fights to resist his own need to wrap her in his arms forever.

Will the lovestruck pair recognize their destined passion and give themselves over to love?

In The Grey is the gut-wrenching sixth book in the Shattered Cove romance series. If you like complex characters, hot and heavy scenes, and stories of hope, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s powerful tale of healing.

Buy In The Grey to bring back the color of comfort today!

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

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Hope Between Us: A Marriage of Convenience Romance (Shattered Cove Series Book 8) Jan 6, 2022

by A. M. Kusi

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She barely escaped with her life. He’s hellbent on helping lost souls. When a marriage of convenience leads to love, can their hearts keep them safe?

Brynn Smith hides her battle scars well. On the run and in hiding from a dangerous cult, she’s terrified she’ll fail to protect her child. And when the teen comes out as transgender, she’s taken aback by their gentle counselor’s offer to wed in the hope of creating a safer home.

Aaron Ridley channeled his own tragedy into supporting LGBTQ+ youth. Still grieving the loss of his trans brother, he doesn’t hesitate to share his medical insurance with a woman and her teenager even if it means committing to a legal union. And with violent cultists invading their small town in search of his new wife, Aaron vows to care for them all… no matter the cost.

Struggling to fend off painful memories, Brynn’s surprised by the growing feelings for her generous husband. And as their pragmatic arrangement transforms into a genuine connection, Aaron fears Brynn’s inner wounds could tear them apart forever.

Will a couple’s unexpected bond survive the destructive reach of her past?

Hope Between Us is the steamy eighth tale in the Shattered Cove romance series. If you like the beauty of diversity, pulse-pounding climaxes, and undeniable attraction, then you’ll adore A. M. Kusi’s riveting story.

Buy Hope Between Us to transform pain into joy today!

***Complete series. No cheating. HEA guaranteed. ***

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