Who's Loving You

Love Stories by Women of Colour

By: Sareeta Domingo

Narrated by: Daniellé Dash, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Hiftu Quasem, Jennifer Saayeng, Kelechi Okafor, Maria Gbeleyi, Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Sara Jafari, Sareeta Domingo, Varaidzo

'A beautiful collection that I both lost and found myself in. Unbelievably exciting stories from some show-stoppingly talented writers.' Candice Carty-Williams, author of Queenie.

Lost love. Forbidden Love. Unrequited love. Tenderness. Desire. Romance. Passion.

Who's Loving You? is a celebration of love in all its guises written by women of colour, with ten original short stories from bold new voices, literary prize-winners and national treasures.

Two souls come together and are torn apart, lifetime after lifetime. A seed of hope begins to grow out of the ashes of grief, heartbreak and loss. Romance sparks in the most unexpected of places. And an unbreakable bond is formed that transcends countries, continents and even the boundaries of time...

In this extraordinary collection, ten writers explore the full spectrum of love in all its messy, joyful, agonising and exhilarating forms. Celebrating and centring the romance, passion and desire of women of colour, these stories burn with an intensity and longing that lingers long after the final page.

WHO'S LOVING US? LET US SHOW YOU...

* Rowan Hisayo Buchanan * Sara Collins * Danielle DASH * Sareeta Domingo * Sara Jafari * Dorothy Koomson * KUCHENGA * Kelechi Okafor * Amna Saleem * Varaidzo *

Critic reviews

A beautiful collection that I both lost and found myself in. Unbelievably exciting stories from some show-stoppingly talented writers.

"Who's loving you"

The love stories in this book felt dull and uninspired, offering little to admire or long for. I expected more based on the title and the description, which suggested a deeper and more layered exploration of love. When we speak of love, it isn’t always romantic. I was eager to see it represented in other meaningful ways, such as between a mother and son, a mother and daughter, or a grandmother and her granddaughter. Love, in its truest form, is expansive. It should reach beyond romance and reflect the bonds that sustain us in everyday life.

Unfortunately, this book did not successfully portray love in its platonic or familial dimensions. As a Black woman, it is especially important for me to see the many ways love is exchanged within our communities. Love is not only found in romance but also in the support, nurturing, and strength shared across generations and within friendships. That kind of love deserves to be seen and celebrated. I hoped this story would offer a heartfelt narrative about self-love, family love, and platonic love in a compelling and meaningful way. Instead, it felt limited in scope and missed the opportunity to fully embrace the richness of love in all its forms.