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August Lane
An instant USA Today bestseller and New York Times Notable Book of 2025
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From the author of The Art of Scandal comes a "second chance romance and a powerhouse of the genre" (NY Times Book Review) about the visibility of Black women’s voices in country music.
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A Black country music star who lied about writing his only hit risks his comeback to reunite with the woman he stole it from, a first love the lyrics won’t let him forget.
Praise for The Art of Scandal
"A gorgeously soapy debut . . . [Nathan and Rachel's] chemistry is off the charts."
New York Times
"As poignant as it is passionate, this marks Black as a writer to watch."
Publisher's Weekly Starred Review
"A sultry story about family, forgiveness, art, and embracing love, even when it’s inconvenient."
Library Journal Starred Review
Upcoming Appearances
Black Romance Book Fest
Atlanta, GA - May 30 - May 31
Columbus Book Festival
Columbus, OH - July 11 - 12
Petersburg Book Fest
Petersburg, VA - September 12
About Regina Black
Regina Black writes about art, identity, and love in the modern South. Her debut, The Art of Scandal, was named a best romance of 2023 by Publishers Weekly, Amazon, Audible, and the Chicago Public Library. Her second novel, August Lane, became an instant USA Today bestseller and a New York Times Notable Book of 2025. Regina currently lives in Arkansas with her husband and daughter.