{"title":"Terreece M. Clarke","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the books of Terreece M. Clarke, an award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and bestselling author whose stories celebrate Black love, authentic representation, and unforgettable happily-ever-afters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for creating heartfelt, funny, and emotionally resonant romances, Terreece writes characters who feel real, relationships that feel earned, and love stories that linger long after the final page. Her books blend humor, heart, vulnerability, and hope while centering Black protagonists in stories that deserve to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse signed copies, signed bookplates, special editions, and available titles from Terreece M. Clarke and discover a powerful voice in contemporary romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✍️ About Terreece M. Clarke\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a kid, I was never without a book and spent a good amount of my time writing plays and stories. There was, however, a disconnect between what I viewed as only a hobby and opportunities in my working-class town.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWriting as a career felt out of reach. Especially for someone who looked like me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to college where I thought I would major in broadcast journalism, instead, I fell in love with good ol' foot-to-the-street, source-chasing print journalism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen I realized the stories I wanted to tell weren't the stories I'd be assigned, I decided to take a chance on what would become the future of journalism - digital storytelling - and began my freelance writing career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI saw the potential to eliminate the gatekeepers that curtailed diverse and dynamic conversations about what was happening in the world. I was right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am passionate about representation, amplifying voices that are often muted, championing small businesses, highlighting workers who make a big business great, and taking on society's tough topics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have to model the change we want and share the megaphone so everyone is included which is why I wrote my first children's book \u003cem\u003eOlivia's Potty Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e. At the time there was such a poor selection of milestone books featuring children of color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's also why I wrote \u003cem\u003eHeartbeat, A Courageous Love Novel\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo often Black women are told there is no room in the Romance genre for us. We are told lies that we are less desirable, there is no audience for our stories and that 'typical' (read White) romance readers cannot connect with Black main characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI want to see myself and the women I know and love featured in the genre I love, so I'm doing my part - creating heartwarming stories featuring swoon worthy partners that love their women without hesitation or reservation. There are thousands of Black writers doing the same, millions of readers that support us, and I'm so happy to be a part of this community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy Writing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have written for a variety of websites, magazines, and newspapers including \u003cem\u003eMyBrownBaby.com\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eColumbus Parent Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eFreelanceWritingGigs.com\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eCommonSenseMedia.org\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy work has garnered the attention of the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e, Disney.com, and Jezebel.com among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOlivia's Potty Adventures\u003c\/em\u003e - my first children's book - was a #1 New Amazon New Release in two categories for 16 weeks and in the top 20 of those categories for 32 weeks. The book is the first in a milestone series celebrating all the great firsts of childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy first adult contemporary romance novel, \u003cem\u003eHeartbeat, A Courageous Love Novel\u003c\/em\u003e is an international bestseller in two countries and categories and launched the bestselling Courageous Love Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a successful writer, journalist, entrepreneur, mother of three, and wife to one, I am often asked to lead discussions on women and parenting issues, business strategies for writers and entrepreneurs, and diversity in media, pop culture, and tech. You can find me writing through life on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook - come join the conversation!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✨ In This Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📚 Books by Terreece M. Clarke\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✍️ Signed copies and signed bookplates when available\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🤎 Black romance and contemporary romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💕 Heartwarming, character-driven love stories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e😂 Humor, heart, and emotional depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌟 Award-winning and bestselling titles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📖 Stories celebrating representation and authentic relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🏪 Curated by an independent romance bookstore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e💖 Perfect For Readers Who Love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus-size heroines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRomantic comedies with emotional depth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStories centered on strong, complex women\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeartfelt contemporary romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacters who feel real and relatable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRepresentation that matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBooks that make you laugh, swoon, and occasionally cry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscovering powerful voices in indie romance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLove stories filled with hope, joy, and heart\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"heartbeat","title":"Heartbeat | Signed by Author, Printed Edges","description":"\u003cp\u003e✍️ Signed Copy Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book has been personally signed by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnless otherwise noted, signatures appear directly on the title page or a designated signature page within the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach signed copy is authentic and sourced directly from the author, publisher, or authorized distributor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that signatures may vary slightly from copy to copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e💜 Why We Curate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt Romantique Books, we believe discovering your next favorite author should feel personal. 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A decent, three-step plan to give her a fighting chance, until a run-in with a local detective with haunted green eyes leaves her vulnerable in more ways than one.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMike Sheppard left his hometown in the Colorado mountains a bruised, broken kid vowing never to return. Yet here he is 20 years later, paying dues for the dead. He's built a life protecting the vulnerable, and as the town's newest detective, he's determined to restore trust and honor to a department recovering from decades of corruption.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTruth. Transparency. Dedication to the law. A decent, three-step plan to give him and the town a fighting chance, until a run-in with a suspected drunk driver with the devil on her heels leaves him wanting more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeither are ready for this, but is anyone ever ready for the kind of love that stops your heart?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpicy scenes, laugh-out-loud moments, suspense, danger, and epic love makes this romantic suspense novel an excellent read for romance readers who couldn't put down Tiffany Patterson's\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe Townsends of Williamsport\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBurlesque\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseries and Penny Reid's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eWinston Brothers\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseries ...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis grumpy\/sunshine, enemies to lovers, slow burn, angsty, multicultural contemporary romantic suspense novel marks the debut of bestselling author Terreece M. 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