Black Romance Book Fest Had Us Outside, "Rah" Had Us Mad & The Dillinger Family Had Us Hooked

This week on Urban Whispers, LaCie and Sloan are back with a packed episode full of books, mess, romance, and Black bookish joy.LaCie recaps her experience at the Black Romance Book Festival, from the author panels and signed canvases to the crowds, the chaos, the R&B kickback, and the beautiful reminder that Black women readers are going to show up and show out for the authors they love.Then we get into the reads. LaCie talks about "Rah" by Jessica N. Watkins and why Rah may be one of the most trifling characters ever put on a page. Sloan finishes The Dillinger Chronicles by Kimberly Brown and breaks down the family drama, favorite characters, kidnapping chaos, and why Mia had everybody stressed.We also talk paranormal romance, IR romance, old-school urban fiction, fake dating books, and authors you may want to add to your TBR.Books and series discussed in this episode:Rah by Jessica N. WatkinsSecrets of a Side Bitch by Jessica N. WatkinsThe Dillinger Chronicles by Kimberly BrownDeuce by Kimberly BrownBeyond Measures by Kimberly BrownWhere Secrets Find Solace by Kimberly BrownAs Luck Would Have It by Drea AndersonThe DeLuca Brothers Saga by TakaraToo Many One Nights by TakaraJuke by TakaraTreacherous Twins series by Natasha RainerCarried Away by Natasha RainerJustice by Natasha RainerBig Bad Wolf by Mel DauS.O.L. / Save Our Love by Kami Love Script by Tiffany AshleyNight Wolf Pack series by Tiffany PattersonTownsend series by Tiffany PattersonDrama Queen Saga by LaJill HuntG-Spot by NoireThe Coldest Winter Ever by Sister SouljahRide With Me duology by Joy Deja KingCan’t Block My Love by Xavier NealThe Hockey Gods series by Xavier NealTiny Truths by Tara Lynn MitchellRosa Oaks series by Tara Lynn MitchellStolen Love by Aubrey J.Heat Seekers by ZaneAuthors also mentioned:Zane, K.C. Mills, Kennedy Ryan, Jahquel J., Evelyn Latrice, Alexandria House, Masterpiece, Kami Hope, Brenda Jackson, Wahida Clark, Ashley Antoinette, Keisha Ervin, T-Styles, Noire, LaJill Hunt, Chanel Parker, Monroe Writes, and Shelf Addiction.Full old school author list:https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12QpRBgtPZ-vXoCnU3tuDUOjgDSZyMKMjwsP6XebEwv0/edit?gid=0#gid=0Want more Black romance and bookish goodies?Check out ReadHer Book Box using LaCie’s referral link: https://readherbookbox.com/?ref=LaCieKnightDon’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and tell us which character had you ready to throw the book across the room.