Press Release

LaQuette writes sexy, stylish, and sensational romance—the kind of sentimental-and-steamy stories that feel like Hallmark movies… if Hallmark suddenly ramped up the sexy and gave us the hawt love scenes we deserve. Expect big emotions, bold choices, and characters who strut through the pages like the book is their own personal runway. 

A proud Brooklyn native, she crafts unapologetically bold, character-driven Black and interracial romances where Black women are joy-filled, desired, and absolutely treasured. These women know they belong on the page—and dare you to try telling them otherwise.

When this current Ph.D. student isn’t writing, reading, or studying, she’s probably trying on (or hunting down) her next must-have makeup find. And honestly? No one would be surprised if it’s yet another shade of red or pink lipstick. At this point, it’s basically a personality trait. 

"Smart, fun, and steamy." —Booklist

"A gratifying romance between kind, confident, deserving leads." —Kirkus Reviews

A single mom gets a second chance at love with her high school sweetheart.

Wary of love after divorce, Janae Sanders focuses on the best things in her life: her son James and her besties in the Savvy, Sexy, and Single Club. As for romance? Not today, Satan. That is, until high school heartthrob Adam Henderson crashes back into her life at their 20-year reunion. Sparks fly, but just when Janae considers dating again, the new superintendent of James’ school district slashes his beloved arts program. Instead of getting her groove back, Janae gets her protest on.

Returning home after twenty years, Adam jumps at the chance to reacquaint himself with Janae, the one who got away. But he’s nearly reached his limit, juggling a meddling father, school politics, and—unbeknownst to him—Janae’s ire. If he can’t get the head of the PTA off his back after cutting programs that were costing the district money, his debut role as superintendent and his love life hang in the balance.

When a school board meeting is called and they both realize they’ve been dating the enemy, Janae gives Adam two choices: restore the program or lose her. Adam proposes a third option: one weekend at his cabin to talk it all out—funding the arts, and old feelings too. When her girls cheer her on, Janae must decide if she’s willing to risk it all. Armed with sass, sarcasm, and a suitcase full of emotional baggage, Janae and Adam discover that sometimes love shows up in the most infuriating and unexpectedly sexy ways.

A royal, marriage of convenience, pregnancy romance from LaQuette.

From businesswoman…
to pregnant queen!

Regina Devereaux knew she couldn’t become entangled with Aléxandros. Theirs was a one-time passion. He’s the tortured King of Obsidian Island and infamously steely. So she’s stunned when he proclaims he’ll help her business…if she meets him at the royal altar and has his baby!

Aléx needs to secure the line of succession. Except the ghosts of his tragic past won’t let him offer more than icy convenience. Only their explosive wedding night lays bare an irrefutable truth… His need to claim Regina hasn’t gone anywhere. And she’s not even carrying Aléx’s heir yet!

A conveniently wed, royal reunion romance by LaQuette.

His marriage decree…
comes with a crown!

To take over the throne from his ailing father, Prince Jasiri Adebesi needs a bride, fast. The plan? Marry Reigna Devereaux, the woman who got away. The hitch? She has no clue he’s heir to the island kingdom of Nyeusi…

Reigna doesn’t know what’s more astonishing, Jasiri’s royal secret or his wedding demand. But when he offers Reigna her beloved childhood home, she doesn’t hesitate to say “I do.” She still doesn’t feel ready to relinquish her hard-won independence…yet as Jasiri's chosen queen, there’s nothing to stop her from surrendering to their scorching chemistry!