Romance Author · Baldwin Hills Series · South Florida
"A breath between heartbreak and wholeness."
Kenya Jaye
Hi! I'm Kenya Jaye, a South Florida-based Black romance author originally from Delaware — though Florida has claimed me completely at this point.
I'm a wife, mom, and teacher who has almost always had a book in hand. My love of reading grew alongside my love of learning, and books have been my escape, my comfort, and my reset button for as long as I can remember.
I write because I love love — but I love it real. I'm drawn to stories with depth, chemistry, and emotion: the kind of romance that feels lived-in, complicated, and unforgettable. My goal is always to create characters you can connect to, root for, and see yourself in — stories that feel like a late-night conversation with your best friend, wrapped in the kind of tension that has you saying "just one more chapter" at 2 a.m.
When I'm not reading or writing, you'll find me in the gym or on a South Florida beach getting my mind right. I'm excited to connect with more readers and share the worlds I've been building.
Genre
Black Romance
Series
Baldwin Hills
Based In
South Florida
Also
Wife · Mom · Teacher
Book One of the Baldwin Hills Series
Novel · Contemporary Romance · 2025
A breath between heartbreak and wholeness.
To the world, Kelechi Scott has it all — Grammy-winning frontwoman of Angels vs Airwaves, global icon, and one half of music's golden couple. But behind the spotlight, her marriage is quietly breaking under the weight of fame, silence, and unspoken grief.
When a chance collaboration brings her face-to-face with Roman "Spartacus" Campbell — London's magnetic, guarded rapper with a voice like smoke — what begins as music becomes something neither of them can name. In the studio, every lyric peels back another layer; on stage, every glance feels like confession.
As the world watches, Kelechi finds herself standing at the edge of the life she's built and the love she never saw coming. And in the quiet between beats, she has to decide what harmony truly sounds like — sacrifice or self, duty or desire.
Set against the rhythm of the global music scene, Interlude is a story about rediscovering your voice, choosing your peace, and finding love in the pause between what was and what could be.
Where to Get It
The author bundle includes: signed copy · bookmark · keychain
Book Two of the Baldwin Hills Series
Novel · Contemporary Romance · Coming August 25, 2026
The Baldwin Hills Series continues.
She built her life on her own terms — now love has to meet her there.
After one heartbreak too many, Nicole Hinds decided she was done waiting for someone else to make her feel whole. A successful businesswoman with a thriving marketing firm, she's finally creating the life she wants — including motherhood through IVF. It's not a backup plan. It's freedom.
She doesn't expect Adam King to be part of that plan. Quiet, loyal, and devastatingly steady, the Angels vs Airwaves guitarist has been in her orbit for years — always near, never close. But when their paths cross again, what starts as easy friendship begins to feel like something neither of them saw coming.
He's peace where she's always had to fight. She's the spark he stopped believing he'd find.
In the stillness between heartbreak and healing, they discover that love doesn't have to be loud to be life-changing. Sometimes it's the quiet that saves you.
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Interlude · Book One
A personally signed copy of Interlude — the perfect addition to your shelf or a gift for a fellow romance reader.
Interlude · Author Bundle
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Reverie · Book Two · Pre-Order
Secure your copy of Reverie before it drops. Available August 25, 2026.
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