Black Travel Romances™ isn’t just a romance series—it’s a literary passport.
Created by Davita McKelvey, this audacious project spans 197 romance novels, one set in every UN-recognized country and a few more we recognize, simply because we can.
At its core? Black American women—unapologetically loved, seen, and centered in adventures around the world.
Yes, these books are full of steamy, swoon-worthy romance. Yes, they take you across oceans, cities, temples, and deserts. But this is about more than travel, passion, and desire. This is about showing us in full color, in full joy, in full freedom.
This is a love letter to Black women travelers.
These stories are for:
The “first stamp” girl finally taking that leap
The military sister deployed far from home
The single mom balancing it all and still daring to dream
The curvy traveler, the older woman, the expat, the volunteer, the vet and vet tech, and the Black girl who booked the flight before asking permission
Each book stands alone—but together, they build a world where Black women fall in love everywhere. Where we are the story.
Every novel in the series honors culture, emotional depth, and real places—no stereotypes, no shortcuts. Just layered, complex women moving through the world and finding romance, healing, and themselves along the way.
This is a shelf of proof that we are free to roam, explore, discover and love in every manner that completes us, simply because we can.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Davita McKelvey
Davita McKelvey is the creator and executive producer of Black Travel Romances™, but storytelling is only part of her expertise—behind the books is a career grounded in global production, cultural media, and cross-border business strategy.
Davita is the former Editor-in-Chief of Griots Republic, the pioneering digital magazine for Black travelers once likened to National Geographic meets Essence. Under her leadership, the platform became a cultural touchstone, pushing conversations around Black global mobility, identity, and joy with interviews with Marcus Samuelsson, Junot Diaz, and other Black travelers to note.
Davita also served as co-editor of #BlackTravel: The Anthology, the largest published collection of African American travel narratives to date. The foreword from the anthology was penned by Grammy award singer, songwriter, India Arie, and included articles by Captain Barrington Irvin, the first Black man and youngest person to fly solo around the world.
With over 100 countries visited and a deep personal investment in archiving Black travel stories, Davita brings unmatched lived experience and business acumen to a brand that’s as emotionally rich as it is scalable.
Her work with the brand is deeply informed by a career in international sourcing and fashion production, working with top-tier fashion houses and Fortune 500 brands including Calvin Klein, Gap Inc., Nine West Footwear Company and Ralph Lauren. This hands-on experience in product development, global merchandising, and brand scaling directly informs the commercial vision behind Black Travel Romances™—from its upcoming lifestyle lines to destination-focused retail, retreats, and product licensing.
in light of her vast experiences, skills, and interests, Black Travel Romances™ has been setup as not just a literary project, but a full-spectrum cultural brand grounded in legacy, layered identity, and expansive market potential.
PRODUCTS
More Than Books
Built around the series of novels, the brand expands far beyond the page. Through travel, storytelling, and tangible touchpoints, we’re building a world that loves us back.
Books
The heart of the brand. A 197-novel romance series—one set in every country in the world. Each standalone story centers a Black American woman navigating cultural immersion, transformation, and deep, soul-stirring love.
Screenplays
Select titles are being adapted for film and TV. With sweeping visuals and emotionally rich narratives, Black Travel Romances™ is expanding into scripted content—bringing these global love stories to screen.
Merch + Guides
From branded travel goods to destination-specific guides featuring Black-owned recommendations, we are creating products for readers who roam. It’s travel-ready storytelling—on your shirt, in your suitcase, and on the go.
Trips + Retreats
Through our partnership with Point Breeze Travel Group, we will began curating group trips for 2027. Each retreat reflects the vibe of a BTR™ book—centered on culture, sisterhood, pleasure, and place. Come solo, leave changed.
Sub Boxes
In Summer 2026, we're launching our Quarterly subscription boxes. Each box includes three new books, travel gifts from small global artisans, and exclusive hospitality discounts to help you explore beyond the page. This is a fan must-have!
Newsletter
Our monthly digital newsletter,
IN-TRANSIT, is full of travel inspo, book updates, behind-the-scenes exclusives, interviews and quiet joy. For readers who want to stay close to the stories and the journeys of other Black women travelers.
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Work With Us
Through story-driven partnerships, travel placements, speaking engagements, and curated experiences, we help brands connect meaningfully with an audience of Black American women who value joy, beauty, and transformation.
If you're a hospitality brand, cultural institution, event organizer, or media platform ready to collaborate on something immersive and intentional — we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our agency, Billy Hendrix Management (BHX), for all speaking, media, and brand partnership inquiries.