Rooted in Our Culture
(2026)Shades of Desire Anthology
A collection of stories by S D Books, Molly Briar, A E Diaz, Evelyn Leigh, Fortuna Lux, Sin Mari, Mae Mourning, Nelle Nikole, Izzy Ravas, Cynthia A Rodriguez, Britta Rostlund, SJ Ryder, Tember Sapphire, Sologne Schumacher and Akita Sparks
Love stories shaped by heritage, tradition, and culture.
Fifteen love stories influenced by the cultures that shaped us.
Rooted in Our Culture is a romance anthology featuring BIPOC authors, each exploring love through the lens of their experience.
Spanning continents, generations, and traditions, this anthology shows how identity can shape desire and connection. From first meetings to second chances, each of these stories celebrate the beauty in belonging.
All proceeds will be donated to Race Forward, an organization dedicated to advancing racial justice through policy, research, and culture.
Participating authors:
Fortuna Lux
Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Mae Mourning
Molly Briar
Akita Sparks
Sin Mari
Tember Sapphire
Izzy Ravas
S.J. Ryder
Nelle Nikole
Sologne Schumacher
A.E. Diaz
Brittany Arreguin
Evelyn Leigh
Briar Somerset
Genre: Romance
Fifteen love stories influenced by the cultures that shaped us.
Rooted in Our Culture is a romance anthology featuring BIPOC authors, each exploring love through the lens of their experience.
Spanning continents, generations, and traditions, this anthology shows how identity can shape desire and connection. From first meetings to second chances, each of these stories celebrate the beauty in belonging.
All proceeds will be donated to Race Forward, an organization dedicated to advancing racial justice through policy, research, and culture.
Participating authors:
Fortuna Lux
Cynthia A. Rodriguez
Mae Mourning
Molly Briar
Akita Sparks
Sin Mari
Tember Sapphire
Izzy Ravas
S.J. Ryder
Nelle Nikole
Sologne Schumacher
A.E. Diaz
Brittany Arreguin
Evelyn Leigh
Briar Somerset
Genre: Romance