Signed in Starlight

By Barbara Howard

When struggling street artist Malia Turner accepts an anonymous commission to paint a Kwanzaa mural in her Harlem neighborhood, she never expects her mysterious patron to be Damien Edwards-the man whose heart she broke seven years ago. As they work side by side transforming a weathered wall into a celebration of Black community and culture, old feelings reignite. But when Malia discovers Damien's hidden agenda threatens the very people she's honoring, she must decide if love is worth the risk of trusting him again-or if some betrayals are too deep to forgive.

A second-chance romance about art, community, and the courage to build something beautiful from broken pieces.

Themes: Second-chance romance, community and gentrification, art and social justice, class differences, trust and forgiveness, Black love and culture, chosen family, personal growth through partnership.

Tropes:

Second chance romance

Clean romance (No Spice)

Workplace romance (artist/patron)

Holiday romance

Secret identity reveal

He falls first,

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GCTS8QHL
• ISBN13: 9798295509551
• Release Date: December 2025
• Publisher: Black Swan Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.0" x 8.0"