An incisive, intersectional essay anthology that celebrates and examines romance and romantic media through the lens of Black readers, writers, and cultural commentators, edited by Book Riot columnist and librarian Jessica Pryde.Romantic love has been one of the most essential elements of storytelling for centuries. But for Black people in the United States and across the diaspora, it hasn't often been easy to find Black romance joyfully showcased in entertainment media. In this collection, revered authors and sparkling newcomers, librarians and academicians, and avid readers and reviewers consider the mirrors and windows into Black love as it is depicted in the novels, television shows, and films that have shaped their own stories. Whether personal reflection or cultural commentary, these essays delve into Black love now and in the past, including topics from the history of Black romance to social justice and the Black community to the meaning of desire and desirability. Exploring the multifaceted ways love is seen-and the ways it isn't-this diverse array of Black voices collectively shines a light on the power of crafting happy endings for Black lovers.Jessica Pryde is joined by Carole V. Bell, Sarah Hannah Gomez, Jasmine Guillory, Da'Shaun Harrison, Margo Hendricks, Adriana Herrera, Piper Huguley, Kosoko Jackson, Nicole M. Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, Christina C. Jones, Julie Moody-Freeman, and Allie Parker in this collection.

TIMELY, CRUCIAL TOPIC that all readers can gain insight from, as conversations around racial equality are being hadGREAT LINEUP OF CONTRIBUTORS: Already confirmed are Jasmine Guillory, Beverly Jenkins, Adriana Herrera, Kosoko Jackson, Da'Shaun Harrison, and morePERFECT FOR BERKLEY LIST, as this anthology about romance in the media speaks to the genre we are a leader inWIDE APPEAL: There is a wide target audience for this anthology-people interested in the discussion of race and the Black experience and media in general, as well as romance readers