Zariah L. Banks
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2025
Zariah L. Banks is a multi-award-winning contemporary romance author, best known for "Beauty Beheld," the first title in the "Beauty is Her Name" series, and the Amazon bestselling holiday short, "Mistletowed." Beauty Beheld was a featured title in the Indie Author Project Select collection, one of the best indie books in the Indie Author Project program on Biblioboard.
Zariah’s stories delve into themes of self-love and emotional growth, featuring relatable characters on quests for lasting love. Fans eagerly await the release of her next book, "Beauty Betrothed," in the spring of 2025. A proud Northeast Ohio native, Zariah resides with her husband, son, and daughter. When she isn’t writing, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, board games, and sipping dessert wine while indulging in her favorite reality shows.
Beauty Beheld: A Beauty is Her Name novel
After a devastating breakup, ambitious Patience channels all her energy into her blossoming career, vowing never to let love derail her again. But during a business trip to Atlanta, she encounters Lennox, a charming and enigmatic stranger who stirs feelings she believes are long buried. As sparks fly and their connection deepens, she is torn between the walls she’s carefully built and the chance to let someone in again. With old scars threatening to resurface, Patience must decide if this new relationship is the fresh start she needs—or if her past will sabotage her chance at true happiness.
Mistletowed: A Holiday novella
In this heartwarming holiday tale, Mia, an interior designer, crosses paths with Preston, a tow truck owner, in the snow-kissed streets of Brooklyn. They collaborate on a business venture that sparks an unexpected romance. Filled with hot cocoa, glistening snowflakes, and the warmth of Christmas, Mistletowed is a heartwarming journey of second chances, unexpected love, and the courage to trust. Cozy up and discover Mia and Preston’s journey of restoring hope and finding love beneath the sparkling mistletoe.
Beauty Betrothed: A Beauty is Her Name novel
Beauty Betrothed is a captivating contemporary romance that picks up where Beauty Beheld left off, following the journey of Patience and Lennox as they navigate the complexities of trust, ambition, and love. With a new leadership role, Patience faces a crisis at her company when an employee’s viral post threatens the company’s reputation. As she struggles to balance work, school, and the emotional weight of family betrayal, Lennox stands by her, offering support while grappling with his own adjustments to his new life in Cleveland.
Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, Preston and Mia, newly engaged, face their own set of challenges—Preston’s business decisions have caused a rift with his board, while Mia enters a pitch competition for a life-changing opportunity to grow her interior design business. As both couples face mounting pressures in their careers and personal lives, Beauty Betrothed explores how love, communication, and resilience can help them weather storms.
With rich, dynamic characters, emotional depth, and a blend of romance, career struggles, and personal growth, Beauty Betrothed is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance. Perfect for readers who crave heartfelt moments, strong relationships, and the complexities of real-life love stories.