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Just to Be with You

A Passionate Black Romance

By Sheryl Lister

On Sale: 4/28/2026
A swoon-worthy romance about opposites attracting, healing past scars, and finding love where you least expect it.

Janae Simms has sworn off love. After too many heartbreaks, the gentle and compassionate teacher is done risking her heart. But when her best friend drags her to a concert featuring R&B sensation Monte, Janae expects nothing more than a night of great music. That is, until she locks eyes with the man behind the voice—a moment that leaves her wondering if her heart is ready to take another chance.

Terrence “Monte” Campbell is used to women falling for his fame and fortune, not the man he is beneath the spotlight. Burned too many times, he’s built walls around his heart. But Janae is different—her warmth and authenticity stir something in him he thought he’d lost. Fighting his own fears, Terrence tries to keep his distance, but the pull between them is undeniable.

One unforgettable night changes everything, igniting a passion neither can resist. But with past wounds and trust issues threatening to tear them apart, can two people from different worlds find their happily ever after? Or will their love story end before it truly begins?

Previously published.

Don’t miss other titles by Sheryl Lister.
  • It’s Only You
  • Giving My All to You
  • Tender Kisses
  • All of Me
ISBN: 9780369785664
Imprint: Harlequin Special Releases
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 224
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / African American & Black
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / General

Sheryl Lister

Biography

SHERYL LISTER has enjoyed reading and writing for as long as she can remember. When she’s not reading, writing or playing chauffeur, Sheryl can be found on a date with her husband or in the kitchen creating appetizers and bite-sized desserts. She holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and post-professional M.S. in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She resides in California and is a wife, mother of three and works as a pediatric occupational therapist.

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<strong>A swoon-worthy romance about opposites attracting, healing past scars, and finding love where you least expect it.</strong><br /><br />Janae Simms has sworn off love. After too many heartbreaks, the gentle and compassionate teacher is done risking her heart. But when her best friend drags her to a concert featuring R&B sensation Monte, Janae expects nothing more than a night of great music. That is, until she locks eyes with the man behind the voice—a moment that leaves her wondering if her heart is ready to take another chance.<br /><br />Terrence "Monte" Campbell is used to women falling for his fame and fortune, not the man he is beneath the spotlight. Burned too many times, he’s built walls around his heart. But Janae is different—her warmth and authenticity stir something in him he thought he’d lost. Fighting his own fears, Terrence tries to keep his distance, but the pull between them is undeniable.<br /><br />One unforgettable night changes everything, igniting a passion neither can resist. But with past wounds and trust issues threatening to tear them apart, can two people from different worlds find their happily ever after? Or will their love story end before it truly begins?<br /><br /><em>Previously published.</em><br /><br />Don’t miss other titles by Sheryl Lister.<ul> <li>It’s Only You</li> <li>Giving My All to You</li> <li>Tender Kisses</li> <li>All of Me</li></ul>

ISBN: 9780369785664
Imprint: Harlequin Special Releases
On Sale: Apr 28, 2026
List price: $6.99
No of pages: 224
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / African American & Black
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / General

Sheryl Lister

Biography

<p>SHERYL LISTER has enjoyed reading and writing for as long as she can remember. When she’s not reading, writing or playing chauffeur, Sheryl can be found on a date with her husband or in the kitchen creating appetizers and bite-sized desserts. She holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and post-professional M.S. in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University. She resides in California and is a wife, mother of three and works as a pediatric occupational therapist.</p>gt;