Sweet and spicy! Zora Books Her Happy Ever After, had me giggling at the sweet romantic words and gestures, to then have me sweating it out in a few of the steamy scenes.

This novel follows Zora, a bookstore owner who is constantly nagged by her best friend and grandmother to settle down... and get laid because Granny wants great-grandchildren. But Zora doesn't have time for that, her life centers around the bookstore, and she doesn't have time for dating until her favorite mystery writer and crush, Lawrence agrees to visit her bookstore to promote his new book. When he shows interest in Zora and asks her on a date, she decides it's time to make room for romance.

Things begin to get a little... complicated, when Lawrence's best friend, Reid, who Zora butted heads with at the book promotion, begins to show interest in her. She learns that there may be a little more to the grump that she first met, and that first impressions aren't always the true person. As she begins dating both men who are pining for her affection, she begins to learn that these friends may be hiding secrets.

I loved the theme of strong black women being central to their community, which Taj portrayed in this book. Her characters, Zora, Emma, and Granny were definitely strong, valued, and loved members of their community and family. I loved the dynamic between the three of them and how they interacted with each other.