Real Journeys, true lives.

About Monica

Essence Bestselling author of contemporary fiction, including mainstream, romance and young adult…

Last Sunset Over Mexico

When Frankie Alexander’s brother insists she have a traveling buddy for her move from Atlanta to San Diego, she’s not holding her breath after hearing his suggestion. Spence Jackson has let her down before, so she doubts he’ll show. Imagine her surprise when he pops up at her door wearing a smile, holding two cups of delicious coffee, and ready to drive the U-Haul across the country.

The Talbots of Harbour Island Series

The beloved Talbot family of the Eleuthera Islands find love and passion at their family’s Bahamian bed and breakfast.

  • Can Tameka's baby daddy stay faithful?

    – Step Up (An Indigo Summer novel)

    2011 Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers, American Library Association (ALA)

  • "Richardson creates successful, driven characters who are perfect in their own right without the need for romance, which makes the love story that much sweeter. Great lessons in sacrifice and balance are found in this tale"

    – RT Book Reviews, 4 stars, The Talbots of Harbour Island

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