Well, 'An American Marriage' by Tayari Jones is a notable one. It delves deep into the relationship of an African American couple facing challenges in their marriage. 'A Hope Divided' by Alyssa Cole is also a great pick. It's set during the Civil War and has a beautiful love story intertwined with the historical context. 'Nappily Ever After' by Trisha R. Thomas is another popular African American romance novel. It follows the journey of a woman in terms of her self - discovery and her love life.
One great African American romance novel is 'The Wedding' by Dorothy West. It beautifully portrays the love story within the African American community. Another is 'For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf' by Ntozake Shange, which combines poetry and stories to tell of the experiences of black women, including elements of love and relationships. And 'Waiting to Exhale' by Terry McMillan is also very popular, showing the love lives and friendships of four African American women.