AMARA ANTOINE UNVEILS HER DEBUT NOVEL — “LEGACY & DESIRE: A LOVERS ROCK ROMANCE®”A STEAMY, SOULFUL AFROCENTRIC LOVE STORY SET IN 1980S BRITAIN — WHERE POWER,PASSION, AND LEGACY COLLIDE.
London, UK – July 25, 2025 — Award-winning cultural storyteller and creative entrepreneur
Amara Antoine proudly announces the release of her debut romance novel, Legacy & Desire: A
Lovers Rock Romance® — the first book in her acclaimed Lovers Rock Romance® series,
celebrating Black British love, music, and identity.Set against the soulful rhythms of Lovers Rock and the charged atmosphere of 1980s Britain,Legacy & Desire tells the unforgettable story of Vincent Blake, a self-made CEO navigatingcorporate power and cultural isolation, and Rochelle Prospere, a fierce, ambitious young internfrom Brixton determined to rise on her own terms.When their worlds collide, desire becomes a battleground — and love becomes a legacy.
A Celebration of Love, Legacy, and Black ExcellenceBlending sensual, emotionally charged storytelling with cultural authenticity, Legacy & Desireexplores themes of honour, ambition, vulnerability, and belonging. Through Vincent andRochelle’s journey, Antoine spotlights the untold dynamics of Black love and achievement withinan era of social change, while honouring the musical and cultural movement that defined ageneration.“This story is about love without apology,” says Amara Antoine. “It’s about desire that respectslegacy — and legacy that makes room for love. I wanted to write a romance where readersfeel both the heat and the heart, where culture, identity, and passion intertwine.”About the Author Amara Antoine is a British-Caribbean author, creative entrepreneur, and founder of Lovers Rock Romance® and Read to the Rhythm®, both registered literary brands dedicated to celebrating Afrocentric storytelling through music, memory, and emotion.
Her work explores the intersection of legacy, desire, and identity — centring Black British experiences with emotional depth, sensual realism, and cultural pride. PRESS RELEASEAMARA ANTOINE UNVEILS HER DEBUT NOVEL — “LEGACY & DESIRE: A LOVERS ROCK ROMANCE®”A STEAMY, SOULFUL AFROCENTRIC LOVE STORY SET IN 1980S BRITAIN — WHERE POWER,PASSION, AND LEGACY COLLIDE.
Amara Antoine
Amara’s writing journey began in her school years, where her early talent for storytelling was evident. She won an Inner London essay competition advocating for women firefighters,
and spent her free time crafting short tales about parties and young love that had her friends waiting eagerly for each new instalment.
Her curiosity and social awareness also emerged early. After writing a private essay titled Who Murdered Colin Roach — a bold reflection on racial justice and policing in 1980s Britain — she lent it to a friend at Clissold Park School, sparking such a reaction that education officials were called in to address the topic at a school assembly. Even then, her words carried power — inspiring dialogue and reflection long before she would go on to write stories that explore love, identity, and legacy through an Afrocentric lens.
Amara’s voice is informed by years of community engagement and storytelling rooted in faith, culture, and social reflection — experiences that continue to shape the emotional honesty of her work. Through her Lovers Rock Romance® imprint, Antoine pays tribute to the pioneers of the Lovers Rock era — from Carroll Thompson to Winston Reedy — while redefining modern Black romance with elegance, nostalgia, and depth. Legacy & Desire is the first in a continuing Lovers Rock Romance® series, followed by Love in the Balance and forthcoming titles exploring new facets of love, identity, and cultural heritage.“I write love stories that remember who we are — because legacy and love are never separate.” — Amara Antoine
Book Details
Title: Legacy & Desire: A Lovers Rock Romance®
Author: Amara Antoine
Publisher: Amara Antoine Ltd
Release Date: 25 July 2025
ISBN: 978-1-0682475-0-7
Format: Paperback | eBook | Distributed via IngramSpark & Amazon KDP
Imprint: Lovers Rock Romance®
Genre: Afrocentric Contemporary Romance / Historical Romance
Trim Size: 5.5” x 8.5
This looks like a hot novel. It is so nice to see black authors out there writing riveting stories. The author looks gorgeous. Keep writing and keep going. I hope your book turns out to be a bestseller and is turned into a film… Good luck!
A good book to read. Good luck in your endeavours and may your book become a success. I would like to get a copy hopefully soon. Hope I can get it on Amazon… A Writer in the making with loads of untapped potential.