New Release: Haven: A Crown & Glory Lesbian Love Story by Zuri Amara

At Crown & Glory Natural Hair Salon, beauty isn’t just about hair; it’s about transformation, empowerment, and finding where you belong.

Lyric, a gifted young stylist with secrets she’s tried to bury, finds safety and family in the salon’s tight-knit sisterhood. Mouse, a gentle daycare worker with a heart made for nurturing, never expected to fall in love, until Lyric’s laughter begins to feel like home.

Their friendship deepens into something tender, brave, and breathtaking. Together, they discover that intimacy is more than just physical touch; it’s about trust, vulnerability, and choosing to love in the aftermath of trauma. Surrounded by a community of strong, loving Black women, Haven is a story about two women finding refuge in each other and the world they build together.

Haven is a Black lesbian romance that celebrates sapphic love, natural beauty, found family, and the sacred joy of women loving women. Sensual, affirming, and emotionally rich, it’s for readers who crave queer romance with Black protagonists, grounded in resilience, tenderness, and heat.

Trigger Warning: Contains references to past sexual assault (not on page).
Recommended for readers 18+.

To celebrate its release, readers can download the Kindle version for free on October 10 and 11, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to discover this heartfelt and sensual story of love, healing, and sisterhood. Get your copy today!

What Readers Are Saying about The Crown and Glory Series

“These stories have been so well written, it’s like reading something sacred. I hope the author continues giving us amazing stories for a long time.” — Kindle Reader

“This book was beautifully written and touched my soul. The chemistry and intimacy were deeper than the physical act of lovemaking. Well done!” — Tiffany

“Zuri Amara writes with such grace and intimacy that I felt like I was sitting right in the salon, eavesdropping on secrets and heartbeats. It’s a celebration of Black womanhood, natural beauty, and loving boldly.” — El Mismo Che

“This story is pure sensuality — patient, understanding, and soft, just like love should be. The spicy scenes were great, but the backstory is where the magic happens. I’m in love with Zuri’s writing.” — Ava Rouge

“Amazingly written sapphic literature. It has heart and just enough heat to start fanning yourself while you read. Do yourself a favor and read it!” — Ava Rouge

About the Author

Zuri Amara writes stories that honor the sensual, spiritual, and emotional depth of Black women’s lives. Her Crown & Glory series celebrates love in all its forms — from the intimacy of touch to the power of community. Each story is a love letter to sisterhood, self-discovery, and the beauty of Black womanhood.

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Celebrate love. Support Black authors. Read Haven.
Download it free on October 10–11, 2025 — and fall in love with the world of Crown & Glory.

Read Haven on Amazon.