Author Lauren Lacey invites readers on a captivating journey with her latest release, the Black Summer Island series, a heartfelt celebration of Black love and sisterhood set against the backdrop of a Caribbean paradise.
Comprising three novellas, Black Summer Island follows the adventures of three best friends, all remarkable Black women, as they escape their daily routines for the allure of a beautiful paradise where love awaits.
From the tale of the workaholic Evie Summers finding unexpected love in “The Break She Needed” to the wild-at-heart Marlowe Blackwood discovering a deep connection in “The Family She Found,” and the widowed Vivian St. Claire getting a second chance at love in “The Forever She Deserves,” this series promises to warm readers’ hearts with its romantic escapades.
Lacey shares her inspiration behind the series, stating:
“We deserve to be loved, and these stories paint a vivid picture of healthy Black love and the incredible bond of sisterhood and found family. My aim was to craft narratives that resonate, entertain, and uplift—reflecting the beauty of Blackness in every form. This series is my heartfelt tribute to the resilience, strength, and undeniable spirit of Black women and the amazing Black men who love us.”
With the goal of inspiring and touching readers’ hearts, Lacey’s Black Summer Island series offers a positive representation of healthy Black love, inviting readers to immerse themselves in stories that celebrate love, friendship, and self-discovery.
All three books in The Black Summer Island series are available now on Amazon.
The talented Lauren Lacey is an author whose stories intersect between romance and women’s fiction, focusing on the richness of Black love, the power of connection, and the beauty of self-evolution.
With a B.A in English from Armstrong Atlanta State University and an M.A. from Southern New Hampshire University, Lacey brings both skill and passion to her storytelling.
Living in Atlanta with her family, she is committed to creating narratives that resonate, entertain, and inspire, drawing from her own experiences and the world around her. Be sure to follow her on Instagram @TheLaurenLacey.
For more information, review copies, or interviews, please contact contact@authorlaurenlacey.com.
