Autographed Copy of Beauty Beheld: A Beauty is Her Name Novel

Zariah's debut novel has won 1st place in The Bookfest Awards for Multicultural Romance and 2nd place for Contemporary Romance.

"Banks dramatizes [characters' unresolved issues] with power and weight, connecting readers to the individual humanity of these characters." - BookLife Reviews by Publisher's Weekly

Life seems perfect for Patience Hampton—a successful voice actor, with supportive friends, and a pending proposal from her long-term boyfriend. But when shocking news shatters her world, she's left reeling.

In the aftermath of her breakup, Patience decides to prioritize rediscovering her happiness. On a business trip, she meets Lennox Davenport, a charismatic stranger who challenges how she views her life and herself. Lennox ignites passion and self-discovery within Patience that she never realized she was craving.

As their relationship progresses, Patience confronts her past—abandonment issues from her father and manipulation by her ex—that threaten her newfound happiness. Can she heal old wounds and embrace a chance at real love with Lennox, the man who sees her for exactly who she is? Or will her past mistakes jeopardize her chance at real love?