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Twelve stories of love and longing, written for the heart that remembers and the soul that yearns.

From Harlem street corners to distant shores, this collection of short stories celebrates the untold desires, complexities, and connections of Black women and American immigrant people navigating love in its many forms.

Scarlet Yearnings Paperback, Short Stories

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Why You’ll Love This Book

  • “Intimate stories of love and desire that feel both universal and deeply personal.”

  • “Characters that reflect the beauty, resilience, and longing of humans in all their richness.”

  • “Perfect for readers who adored Love in Color or The Secret Lives of Church Ladies.”

  • “A short, joyful read for busy hearts—each story can be enjoyed in ten minutes or less.”

What Readers Are Saying

Each story resonates with the ache of love’s many forms—poetic and unflinchingly real.

Meet Scarlet Ibis James

Scarlet Ibis James is a rising voice in contemporary literary fiction. She weaves the vibrant rhythms of her roots in Trinidad and Tobago with the pulse of New York City, which she now calls home.

Her stories, rich with cultural nuance and deeply human characters, explore the intricate dance between love and self-discovery, reflecting the raw and relatable journey of navigating life’s twists and turns.

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Scarlet Ibis James with with her enjoyable short story collection book
Scarlet Ibis James smiling with her contemporary short story collection book
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