"Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world." -- Marilyn Monroe
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"Love is what drives everything—whether we are searching for it, reeling from a lost one, or happy in the relationship we’re in, or anything in between. So, when I write about romance and love, I see it as part of the revolutionary act of simply telling those stories"
Darby Baham
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A Risk Worth Taking
"For anyone who's guilty of playing it safe, Darby Baham’s A Risk Worth Taking is a necessity—warm, witty, and full of those deliciously messy what-if moments that are made infinitely better by a sisterhood of friends you’ll wish you had yourself." —Ali Rosen, bestselling author of Unlikely Story
“Friendship is the foundation for A Risk Worth Taking, and Darby Baham infuses every character with warmth and heart. A nuanced romantic journey that delivers steamy tension and rich chemistry, this friends-to-lovers novel is the definition of a comfort read!” —Chandra Blumberg, author of Love is an Open Book
“A book with a lot of heart, delicious romantic tension, and laughter, A Risk Worth Taking is a fresh and inspiring romance that reminds readers to stand firm on your dreams. Darby Baham has created a strong female lead with unwavering conviction who will inspire the reader to make change in their own community and elevate all voices.” –Mina Brower, author of the critically acclaimed, A God of Moonlight and Stardust
"An exuberant and charming friends-to-lovers romp that winningly captures both the challenges in allowing unspoken feelings their moment and the inherent vulnerability of finally being seen. With effortless chemistry and a fun cast of characters, under Baham's capable hand, A Risk Worth Taking unfolds with loads of humor and warmth. Perfect for anyone who’s ever pondered what would happen if they were finally willing to risk it all and cross that line." – Noué Kirwan, author of Frequent Fliers and Long Past Summer
"This story pulled me in from page one. Darby Baham delivers another heartfelt installment in The Friendship Chronicles—a series that truly feels like a love letter to Black women, sisterhood, and the messy, beautiful pursuit of love... This book is full of warmth, emotional growth, and those ride-or-die friendships we all need. If you love stories that center Black women, explore real relationship dynamics, and give you all the feels—this one’s worth the read." — 4 star review from Darriel of The Urban Book Nook
"Giselle reminded me a lot of myself. A bit annoying at times when not knowing what she wanted and over thinking too much in a situation. 😅 At the end though she chose what was right for her and that’s all any of us need to do." — 4 star review from Court Read That
I like to say that I’m a storyteller on a mission to make women like me feel seen and believe that love is possible for them. I’m an author—a romance author, to be specific—who centers Black women and their love lives and friendships in her books; a communications specialist who cares deeply about mental health, the criminal justice system, and the ways we show up for young people; a sister and daughter who proudly rides for her family and friends at all times; and a believer and lover in the power of a great big belly laugh. You get a piece of all of that when you read my books.