They shared months of hot passion that neither will ever forget. An emotional difference of opinion created a rift the couple could not overcome.Proud and stubborn, literary agent Kiki moved to New York to work with her father’s publishing company and to put distance between her and the man who controls her heart. Successful entertainment agent,Ty, accepted Kiki’s decision to walk away and moved on with his life--until danger surfaced, threatening her life and the lives of others connected to him. Bound together by uncontrollable forces, Ty and Kiki search for their enemy while trying to resist the passion that burns within--without dying or breaking…The Pendleton Rule.Show more Show less

    Follow Zane, Canyon, and Stern as they find love, resist temptation and court desire the Westmoreland way.

     RISKY BUSINESSHigh-powered lawyer Brandon Washington knew how to win. He had to be ruthless, cutthroat and, for his latest case, irresistible. His biggest client, the family of the late hotel magnate John Garrison, had sent Brandon under an assumed name to the Bahamas to track down their newly discovered half sister. He would find her, charm her and uncover all her secrets.But as soon as Brandon met the beautiful heiress, the lines began to blur. Between the truth and the lies. Between her secrets and his. Between his ambition...and a chance to be loved. And as a storm gathered over the Caribbean, Brandon knew the reckoning was coming. And this time, winning could be the last thing he wanted.BONUS BOOK INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!The Executive's Surprise Baby by USA TODAY bestselling author Catherine MannBrooke Garrison planned to keep her baby's scandalous paternity a secret...then hotel mogul Jordan Jefferies learned the truth. Her family and his were archrivals, but that was not going to stop Jordan from claiming what was his--the baby, and Brooke.

    She was the driving force behind him fighting his conviction with everything in him… until she filed for divorce.Part of a wealthy family where status was everything, Triniti is now engaged to be married to the pastor of one of the largest mega-churches in Louisiana. At one time, she'd loved Ian Bertrand with a fierceness that had consumed her very soul. After he was arrested for murder, doubt had set in and eaten away at the lining of her trust. After the judge sentenced him to life without the possibility of parole, Triniti felt as if she’d suffered a devastating loss – in more ways than one.Now, after serving six years of his sentence, Ian is back, free due to a technicality with the justice system. He’s returned to New Orleans, bound and determined to make the people who callously ruined his life pay.And he’s starting with his ex-wife, Triniti Montclaire.

    THE ARRANGEMENTBrazilian millionaire, Leonardo da Silva, is still seething from when his African-American wife, Alexa, walked out on him four months ago. Now she’s in his office asking for a business loan to help her brother. Instead of a loan, he’s willing to give her the money, but only if she resumes her role as his wife for the next two months. She reluctantly agrees, and she soon finds herself wishing their arrangement was permanent. But when she finds out about Leonardo’s betrayal, there may be no way for them to mend their broken marriage.THE ULTIMATE MERGER (a short story)Two workaholics slow down long enough to find love when they least expect it.SECOND CHANCESRenaldo da Silva’s near-perfect life in Brazil comes to a halt when he finds out about his wife’s betrayal. Now he doesn’t want to have anything to do with her. But because he needs her help finalizing the biggest deal of his career, he’s forced to make her a multi-million dollar offer and delay their divorce.Sabrina da Silva can’t forgive herself after a reckless night destroys her marriage. She agrees to help her husband and then disappear from his life for good. But with passion still smoldering between them, it’s not easy for either to walk away. Will passion be enough to overcome the ultimate test of their love?

    But when he gets Alpha Blake into bed, he realises one night will never be enough. That's when her past threatens to end their affair. So Riley does what any Westmoreland male would do...he vows to win her heart! All Grown Up Young Annalise Wolff had thrown herself at Sam Ely, certain he was the one. But when rejected, she vowed never to forgive. Seven years on, Annalise is offered a job working closely with Sam and then a snowstorm strands them together...without power...without inhibitions. Is falling for Sam again worth the risk of a second heartbreak?

    Just when she thinks the nightmare can’t get any worse, her father is charged with the crime. Rachel will do anything to prove his innocence, but her loyalty is tested to the limits when she crosses paths with Nicholas Hunter, the ruthless prosecutor bent on sending her father to prison… Nick Hunter is thirsty for justice, a man made cynical by the horrors he experienced in childhood. He shows mercy to no one…until he encounters Rachel Calloway, the first woman ever to make him question his convictions. From the moment they meet, a forbidden attraction sizzles between them that neither can ignore.As danger lurks in the shadows, Rachel soon finds herself in the biggest fight for her heart…and her life.Ghosts of Fire is a 97,000 word romantic suspense novel that was originally published in 2002.Praise for the Romantic Suspense Novels of Maureen Smith“…a haunting, suspenseful story that documents Maureen Smith as a writer of considerable promise and ability” — Midwest Book Review on Ghosts of Fire “Few authors pen work that is so thoroughly engrossing the characters leave a lasting impression” — Romantic Times on With Every Breath“…keeps you guessing and hoping that these two will get together and find the perpetrators responsible…one of the best romantic suspense stories I’ve read in a long time” — The Romance Readers Connection on A Heartbeat Away“With a deft touch and solid cast of characters, Smith gives equal credence to spicy romance and nail-biting suspense on her way to an explosive conclusion” — Publishers Weekly on Whisper My Name“Smith weaves a captivating tale of mayhem and murder…a romantic suspense thriller that will stay with you long after you turn the final page” — San Antonio Express-News on Whisper My Name“…a tense page-turner that will further enhance Smith’s reputation in the romantic suspense genre—a reputation that is well deserved” — Romantic Times on Like No One Else

    The ice queen has finally melted, and the people closest to her are not happy with her transformation. When the road to happiness turns jagged, and secrets are uncovered, Renee is forced to make decisions that can alter everyone’s lives.

    Shoot the Lights out is the story of a newly retired WNBA basketball player who returns home to assume the coaching position vacated by a beloved coach who amassed 13 State Championships and turned out more college-bound athletes than anyone else in Tennessee history…who just so happens to be her recently deceased father. As Jackie figures out how to coach 13 rambunctious high school boys, she falls head over heels in love with Adaris Singleton, the all-pro star of the Tennessee Trailblazers football team. Happily ever after is dribbled down the drain when Adaris finds out that Jackie is coaching his son. The pressure is on as Jackie and Adaris figure out how to navigate their relationship on and off the court. They are supported throughout by a cast of characters—a.k.a. their best friends Keeva, Chris, Max, Shelley, Amos and Serena and family matriarchs Ella and Aunt D —who dispense advice and wisdom about death, life, and, ultimately, the game of love. So, the game is on—relax and enjoy it play by play in Shoot the Lights Out!

    Even if that means killing anyone and anything standing in her way.Once again these two couples try weathering the storm they call Gangsta Luv.

    THE TEMPTATION OF A GOOD MANCan true love be found after one night of passion?Celeste Burton goes out with her girlfriends to celebrate turning thirty and winds up spending an unforgettable night with the man of her dreams. One week later, as a favor, she attends a wedding with a friend as his date and is shocked when she sees Roarke again.Roarke Hawthorne despises cheating. Cheating tore apart his family years ago. When the physics professor sees the woman he spent the night with show up at his sister’s wedding on the arm of his brother, he knows he should keep his distance. But because of the night they set fire to the sheets in his hotel room, he can’t resist the urge to be close to her–nor can he resist the temptation to have her back in his bed.A HARD MAN TO LOVEHating him is easy. Loving him is hard.Derrick Hoffman never quite got over not having a relationship with his biological father. The woman he was seeing is pregnant, and there’s no way he’s going to let her raise his child without him–even if it means coercing her into marriage. Eva Jacob made the mistake of falling in love with Derrick, a man she knows is incapable of love. After their breakup, she discovers she’s pregnant. When she agrees to a loveless marriage, she tries to shield her heart from further pain. But she soon discovers that the heart wants what the heart wants, and her heart wants Derrick’s love.

    A sensual stranger. Passion in Paradise. A job offer in Barbados is just what widowed nurse Aaliyah Carrington needs to heal and start over. But the rugged stranger she meets on the beach against a backdrop of crashing waves is something out of a Hollywood fantasy. One of "the Sexiest Men Alive," movie star Dominic Wolfe abruptly vanished from the spotlight. His brooding, aloof manner only makes Aaliyah more determined to help her injured patient who arouses such potent desire. After walking through fire to save a little girl, Dominic knows he isn't the man he once was. He came home to the tropical island to retreat from the world, but Aaliyah is bringing him back to life with her soothing, erotic touch. Is he ready to let the past go and fight for their future—and a second chance at his own happy ending?

    At times, you will see yourself, there is'nt a woman on earth that has'nt experienced one emotion or another. Twists and turns of three women and what they deal with in their marriages, relationships, and home life. One woman is abused in her marriage by her drug using husband. Another woman cannot seem to fix her marriage until they finally decided divorce is the right choice. The third woman is in a relationship with a married man whom she believes is divorcing his wife. All have their own problems to face.

    But the blizzard that snows her in brings an unexpected surprise: a hunky stranger who shows up on Christmas Eve. Spending the holidays alone in his North Carolina getaway could be the break high-powered businessman Colton Riley needs from his fast-track life. Until a storm strands him without power…and lands him on the doorstep of his knockout next-door neighbor. Instant attraction leads to a night of sweet lovemaking. Little by little, Colton starts earning Lauren's fragile trust. Then life throws him a curve that he never saw coming—one that could cost him a future with the Raleigh beauty. Or will the new year be filled with love's sweet promise?

    Then he comes to her and asks for her help in writing a proposal for a grant to benefit the community center where he volunteers. She agrees to do the work, but she has her guard up, because having Matthew in her life again is a problem she doesn’t need.Matthew still carries some guilt from when he hurt Lorena. Seeing her again for the first time in months makes him realize what a huge mistake he made, and he wants another chance to be the kind of man she deserves. He’s determined to win her back and prove he’s not the player he used to be, and nothing will stand in his way.Not even the new man in her life.FOR BETTER OR WORSEWill her actions save her marriage or destroy it?As a publicist for professional athletes, Antonio Vega is used to solving problems and spinning stories to the benefit of his clients. Yet he can’t seem to convince his wife that he has been and always will be faithful, and her lack of trust tests the limits of his patience.Cassidy Hawthorne-Vega grew up in a home rocked by infidelity. When she suspects her husband is hiding something from her, she takes drastic steps to uncover the truth. Her actions result in a confrontation that threatens the bond of their marriage. It’s only when she reveals a painful secret from the past that Cassidy learns to accept the love her husband freely gives.

    Committing to a man? Not exactly on her agenda. But then a tragedy brings her closer to gorgeous attorney Griffin Rice and they have to share custody of their twin goddaughters.Griffin never saw himself as husband or father material. But suddenly family vacations and Sunday dinners with the girls are the highlight of his schedule—and getting closer to their smart, sexy-looking godmother is his number one priority. Can he teach her that their partnership has turned into a loving relationship powerful enough to last?Sweet DeceptionLaw professor Myles Eaton knows a lot can happen in ten years. A decade ago, Philadelphia's finest bachelor was a hotshot attorney engaged to a woman he swore he'd love forever—until she left him to marry a powerful politician. The only thing more difficult than forgiving her has been forgetting the searing heat they shared. And just when Myles is sure he's over her, Zabrina Cooper is back in his life.Nothing could stop Zabrina from loving Myles, not even when she was blackmailed into becoming the wife—in name only—of another man. And as her secrets are revealed, Zabrina has one summer to convince Myles that beyond their incredible chemistry is a soul-stirring bond that has never faded.

    Right Now! The pair of matchmaking grandmothers conspire to bring together their two stubbornly single grandchildren. Camille Johnson is an Atlanta career woman who is enjoying her first taste of freedom after raising her younger brother. A relationship is the last thing on her mind now that she’s enjoying single life in the city. After a bitter divorce, small town sheriff, Justin Valentio, steers clear of big city women. He wants a woman who will appreciate the country life that he loves. When Camille and Justin decide to go on a pretend date after enduring several "accidental" meetings setup by their grandmothers, they can't deny the attraction between them. But will Justin overcome his past and discover that when it comes to love, home is where the heart is...

    After a battle with cancer and all it entails, she is finally ready to start living her life again. She wants to see new places, meet new people and experience new things, but she isn’t ready for the rollercoaster ride she’s about to embark on when she meets Las Vegas personal trainer and raw vegan foods advocate, Marc Stafford.After a four year absence, Marc comes home to Atlanta to attend a family celebration in one of his brother’s honor. He’s not thrilled about seeing his father, but he has promised his mother that he won’t throw off the family balance by being the only one of their six sons absent. All Marc wants to do is make an appearance at the event and spend a little time with his brothers. Little does he know that this is the night he will meet the woman who will forever change his life.BONUS MATERIAL INCLUDED: 1st chapter of Chicki Brown’s next novel, TILL YOU COME BACK TO ME, coming Winter 2013.

    When her baby's father is taken away to serve time for what he's done in the streets, Majesty teaches herself to hate him, to regret him, and resent him for the hurt he's caused her. Now with a five year old son, growing each and every day, Brandon, Majesty's first love, returns to reclaim his family and the love of his life. She constantly pushes him away, but is steadily trapped and captivated by what used to be between she and her first love. With an abusive ex on her heels, and her son loving his father, Majesty finds herself in more of a difficult situation than she's ever imagined. She has to learn to put all of that aside to make peace with herself, before trying to conquor this life of hers with a new partner. With many rollercoaster loops, twists and turns, she will have to learn just exactly why it is it's important to keep your first love in your life.

    When the mind is stimulated, the body becomes a willing follower. We are slaves to our erogenous zones; and passionate lovers know the secrets of caressing the right spots to ignite flames of arousal. We all possess them, those untamed desires which seek satisfaction between the sheets; and sometimes gratification can only be found through salacious moans, careless whispers and lustful utterances spoken between a man and woman. In an erotic union of male and female perspective, seven sensual couples unite to take your libido to new heights of eroticism. Through a smoldering written collaboration of lust, love and the pursuit of great sex, these authors take you on sizzling and sultry journeys of mouth-watering and titillating stories guaranteed to satisfy every fantasy or desire; while delivering a much deserved happy ending. These orgasmic tangos are stories of intense passion, captured in a collective voice of a man and woman. Through their eyes, the amorous experience of love making is celebrated; revealing in sexuality and sensuality in their most erotic and exotic forms. From the heavenly and creative minds of fourteen of the most eclectic and acclaimed contemporary storytellers comes a collection of seven seductively designed, pulse-racing stories. In these daring duets, the desires of mankind and womankind boldly collide. The most discerning sexual tastes are satiated, when the language of love is whispered sensually In the Heat of the Night through the enticing allure of Pillow Talk. Featured Contributors: Elissa Gabrielle with Rory D. Sheriff. Lorraine Elzia with K. Roland Williams. Carla Pennington with Kenneth Alan Campbell. Niyah Moore with Stacey L. Moor. LaLaina Knowles with Marc Lacy. Ebonee Monique with Torrian Ferguson. Renee Daniel Flagler with Alvin L.A. Horn.

    He is popular, cute and one of the leading players on the high school varsity basketball team. Sierra James with her thick locks of natural hair and the captain of the Fairley High cheerleading squad, is pretty, smart and the most popular girl in ninth grade, and she has a mission to make Nyl her boyfriend. Nyl likes her too and would jump at the chance to have Sierra as his girlfriend. But it isn't so easy for Nyl because he has a secret that no one at Fairley knows about which is Nyl, his little sister and his father have practically been living in the family Yukon since the death of his mom. What will happen if his secret comes out? What will he do? What about the girl he wants to make his girlfriend, Sierra James. Can she fall for a homeless boy when she practically lives in the lap of luxury?

    Now, with three Oscars under her belt, Dahlia Morrow is banking everything on her next film. She doesn't need some bad-boy actor cramping her style. Especially when Guy Boudreaux starts putting the moves on her, tempting the hardworking producer to mix pleasure with business.With an impressive list of blockbusters under his belt, Guy is looking for something more than another ticket to stardom. He's heard the rumors about the trail of broken hearts the ambitious diva has left behind. Once he's tasted Dahlia's passion, he vows to be her one and only. Yet when they are tested by jealousy, betrayal and a secret that binds the powerful Boudreaux and Stallion families, will Guy be able to prove to Dahlia that she's the only leading lady for him?

    Fulfilling her beloved grandmother's last wish could be the closure she needs. But purchasing a breathtaking lake-view estate in her Chicago hometown comes with one string attached. His name's Daman Barker, and he's bidding on the same property. Worse, Imani has to team up with Mr. Sexy And He Knows It to plan the gala of the year.When Daman goes after something he wants, he usually gets it. And his latest venture is no exception. Only, this time he has a partner. Vibrant and savvy, Imani is arousing desire Daman knows he should resist. But when a family revelation threatens all that he cherishes most, Daman will risk everything to turn a business merger into a passionate union between two loving hearts.

    In this steamy anthology, secrets are revealed and the drama unfolds as those things done in the dark come to light. Was it the steamy lunch time rendezvous with a coworker that got you in trouble? Did the boxers left under the bed that weren't your husbands open your skeleton filled closet? Or was it the lack of sex from your mate the cause of your infidelity? Are you tired of the same boring sex routine, and want some spice in your life? On the pages of Lies Told In The Bedroom, all of these things are explored and more! Get ready for scandal, have your loved one by your side when the heat gets turned up, and be ready for the ride when it all goes down. Late nights and early mornings won't be the only things you remember. Now it's time to let it all out...so, what lies have you told in the bedroom?In Serendipty by Shakir Rashaan, Jalen tries to set up her girlfriend, Aniya, to catch her in the act of cheating after she notices Aniya getting a little too comfortable and flirty with some of the men patronizing the club they frequent. She enlists the help of the one of the club's bouncers, Teryn, to help set the trap for Aniya. Teryn is initially hesitant, wondering if Jalen understands the road she's traveling. Although the original intent of the interlude was to catch Aniya in the act, they find out that Teryn has a secret that might give them all something they weren't exactly looking for.In Double Dealing, Niyah Moore let's us know why stepping out in a relationship is not what it's cracked up to be. Sergio Stefani is a multi-million dollar music video director with an appetite for beautiful women, but he's engaged to the mother of his child. Cheating is something he's grown accustomed to, but his fiancée, Jonté is tired of his games. So, he vows to quit. Just when he thinks he's ready to fully commit, he meets a banging flight attendant, Blair. Blair isn't going to be just a one-night stand and has a plan of her own, and that's to be his only one. She does whatever it takes to make Sergio all hers, even if that means exposing Jonté's own secret love affair for good.In Shame On It All by Rukyyah, Mystic is a woman who has it all. She has a loving husband who provides her things women only could dream of, except for mind blowing sex. She is no stranger to cheating and when she gets caught up with the wrong man, will she be found out? This man gives it to her so good that she let her dirty little secret be known because sexing him is all she can think about. When somebody wants what you have, you never give them dirt that could burry you. Will she be forced to leave the man who has provided so much for her or will she be able to keep her lies that were told in the bedroom just that to keep her man. In Breach of Contract, Curtis Alexander Hamilton puts a twist on being the body guard that will never be forgotten! Hilliard is a contracted bodyguard hired to protect a newly minted CEO, Lindsay Woodard, who is at the heart of a potential attempt on her life. As Hilliard succumbs to Lindsay's seductive efforts, it jeopardizes his contractual obligations and compromises his objectivity and clarity. The lies continue as he has to keep up appearances to stay in Lindsay's employ, protecting her by day and being her lover by night, all the while flirting with her personal assistant, who also happened to be attracted to him. As the case comes to a close in the attempt on Lindsay's life, Hilliard finds himself in a classic case of misdirection, leaving him to wonder if anything was what it seemed.

    Greta Rodgers doesn't want to go to her twentieth high school reunion. Until the chance to meet an old high school crush changes her mind. Unfortunately, the reunion doesn't go as she'd hoped. Her crush introduces her to his wife, people laugh at her outdated clothes, then she gets mugged. But the night takes a turn for the better when a handsome stranger comes to her rescue. A man who isn't really a stranger at all.

    So when she goes on a weekend getaway with her friend, Ava allows curiosity to get the best of her.​ Miasha Simmons is the perfect little trophy wife for her wealthy attorney-husband, and she knows how to keep her man happy. But when he’s away, his sweet, loving wife likes to play with other women.​ Laila Reynolds loves the sweet sting of a whip from those who seek her out through her website, promising solicitors a night of hot, steamy fun they’ll never forget. There’s nothing more delicious to businesswoman Ebony Rice than being on the receiving end of a gangbang with six lovely, harness-strapped women. Playboy-stud Reggie Sanders loves the chase of beautiful straight women. That’s until she seduces a woman who gives Reggie a taste of her own medicine—straight with no chaser.