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A Trillion To One
Chenell Parker - 2019
Growing up in Mississippi with the bare minimum was nothing compared to my life in New Orleans. Aside from my drug addicted mother trying to sell my virginity for crack, and having no one to depend on but me, I ended up in a relationship with the devil himself. Vaughn seemed like any woman’s dream man in the beginning of our relationship but it didn’t take very long for Viper to show up. With no money and no place to go, I had to endure years of cheating and beatings. I didn’t think that things could get any worse but, boy, was I proven wrong. When the police kicked down our door and took us both to jail, all hope was lost, along with my faith in the system. The dark clouds of life just kept following me around and I was tired of being rained on. I was always told that there was something better out there for me and, thank God, somebody’s prayers for me were finally being answered. I swore that I was done with love and relationships but fate had other plans for me. It’s not easy to find a man to love you through your pain. A man who loves you, flaws and all. A man who always puts you first. But I did. Me, Amore, or “his Love”, as he always called me. What are the odds of finding a man who’s not what you want but turns out to be everything that you need? I’ve never been a gambling woman but even I know that the odds of that happening are a trillion to one.
Terrance Rivers
Monica J. Charles - 2019
This is the first book in the Tycoons From Money series. Desperate for a job, Rose Lovejoy finds a cleaning service that accepts her right away. Her first assignment: cleaning billionaire Terrance Rivers’s mansion!Terrance is the most handsome man Rose has ever set eyes on… But what surprises her the most is how much he flirts with her! As that flirtation evolves into something more physical, Rose starts to fall in love… But the Terrance she knows in private is completely different than when he’s with his billionaire buddies... And Rose starts to doubt Terrance’s intentions and pushes herself away.But what will Rose do when she realizes she’s pregnant with Terrance’s baby?Will that make it or break it for the new couple?Find out in this emotional, yet sexy romance! Suitable for over 18's only due to jaw-droppingly hot sex scenes!
Have I Told You Lately?
Erosa Knowles - 2011
“Tell me when’s the right moment to tell another person your past bullshit, your damn secrets that you don’t wanna face, your skeletons?” His eyes skewered hers. Everyone claimed to want to know shit, but there was a price to the telling.“I know people who marry and never share some of their secrets,” he said, inching closer. “A lot of shit dies with them. How do you know when it’s right to share? Because I’ve no idea how to ride that train.”The pink tip of her tongue leisurely moistened her lips. “I think when you care about someone, you build to a level of trust and you take them into your confidence.”A level of trust, female bullshit.“Yeah, but that’s the problem. It’s easier to give your body, than your deep personal shit.”She ducked her head.He continued speaking in a low whisper. “I mean the real stuff that’s close to your heart. The fucked up shit everybody keeps locked up. Most folk don’t get close enough to ever see the dark places inside.” He watched her swallow hard.“So I ask again, how do you know when’s the right time.” He leaned next to her ear and whispered. “After how many dinners, or dates? Before or after we fuck? What’s the magic number that opens the door to my personal shit, ‘cause I damn sure ain’t telling everybody my personal business.”His voice remained conversationally low, calm, while nerves jumped and pulsed at the thought of sharing some of the things he’d done in the past. He’d rather buy anything she demanded, or take her anywhere in the world, than fully open up and let her see some of the dark places in him. Shit, he didn’t like to look inside and rarely did.She narrowed her eyes. “This isn’t about everybody. It’s about you and me.” She pushed his chest. He stepped closer.“Okay, what signals do I get to let me know I should trust you with my shit? You ready for that?” They looked at each other.Her eyes slid to his chest. “I don’t know.”“And therein lies the root of our problem.” He dropped his arms.She shivered.“You want me to tell you everything without securing my trust. Why should I bare my soul to you? What would you do with the knowledge? Trust me? Or judge me?” He pulled back and stared into chocolate pools of light. Whatever this was between them marked him. He’d never considered telling a woman he dated about his past. The price of admission, Red called it.“It’s like leaving pieces of your soul around and that’s too damn dangerous to do on a small tip.”
The Eve of Our September (September Series)
P.R. Keys - 2016
ever since he rescued her from embarrassment. But her thoughts of him are just a fantasy. She's convinced that he would never be interested in a girl like her. Henry, a newly licensed attorney, is not ready to settle down with any girl just yet. But his wants are quickly put on hold the day he is found alone in a room in a very compromising position with Edythe Jamison. Much to his consternation, he is joined in a shot-gun wedding to Edythe. Edythe desires a loving romantic marriage, but Henry demands a marriage of convenience and separation. But when Edythe decides to remove herself from under Henry’s thumb, Henry quickly realizes that Edythe is the woman that he always wanted. If Henry can get over his inflaming jealousy that erupts over his beautiful wife, and convince her he wants a real marriage, things will be fine…he hopes. There is the pesky issue of his family’s dark secret that complicates his life all the more, and threatens to rip the two apart.
Noelle's Holiday Rebound
Cassie Verano - 2020
But Noelle isn’t sitting around moping; she’s ready to get even. And when her drunken antics land her over the shoulders of a stranger, she’s not prepared for what the next several days will bring.Marc Easton’s not delighted about hosting the holiday party at his cabin in the mountains. It was a fluke that landed all these strangers in his home partying the night away. But when one feisty, foul-mouthed beauty threatens to ruin it for everyone, Marc takes matters into his own hands.Waking up at the cabin the day after the party, Noelle’s shocked to learn she’s snowbound and stranded with the moody and reclusive, Marc Easton. Her holiday isn’t shaping up at all as planned. But one kiss from Marc just might make this a joyous Noel after all!
Immobile
Yvonne Bennett - 2017
Her life is empty and she knows she can't depend on love, because of what happened years ago. Only her desire for a better life, in spite of the loneliness she knows is her fate, is all she has to cling on to. That is, until he appears. ************* PART 2, THE FINAL COMING OCT 26TH*********************** Akylas Reynolds would have never thought when his friends forced him into a strip club, he would have found the answer to his infliction. Although he was drop dead gorgeous, the war had crippled him in more than just his leg. No, there was a deeper issues that seemed to keep him from experiencing the flames of passion. That is, until he laid eyes on the dancing, brown skinned beauty on the stage. It was something about the woman that stirred his body in ways that no other had managed before. What will happen when Lena is called to a prestigious, rich neighborhood to do a show, and encounters a dark, handsome man. A man that soon becomes infatuated with her, and is determined to have his IMMOBILE heart beat again ?
Home Run
Camilla Stevens - 2017
Carter Fox is the powerful home run hitter for the Houston Sluggers. Baseball was the only good thing in his life. Then she winds up with one of his home run balls in her hand. Jordan Douglas has three priorities in life: Law school. Graduation. Job. There is absolutely no room for a playboy baller. Then she winds up with one of his home run balls in her hand. An overt show of bravado. A case of misread intentions. A slanted news piece that gets picked up nationally. Pretty soon all of Houston is talking. Damage control leads to something deeper… …until a tiny, little curve ball is thrown into both their lives.
Now the game is changed forever.
This is a STAND ALONE, BWWM Romance in the Texas Heat Romance Books, with an Unexpected Baby. WARNING: Due to quite a few extra steamy scenes, and Adult language 18+ only!! Includes preview chapters for
High Stakes
the next book in the Texas Heat Romance series.
Evasive
Travena Terry - 2020
As the CEO of Wright Liquors, Charmain is no stranger to hard work and staying ahead of the latest acquisition. She has her eye on one of the most exclusive bars in town. Even though she is successful in everything financial, Charmain finds that her efficient way of dealing with the opposite sex is becoming more troublesome than it’s worth. Wanting to avoid the inefficiency of falling in love, Charmain finds that it may not be as troublesome with someone who knows exactly how to “negotiate.”As the owner of one of the most exclusive cigar bars in Chicago, J is no stranger to balancing his personal life with business.As the years have gone by, J is noticing that he no longer yearns for the exciting dichotomy of straddling the fence between being legitimate and walking the more dangerous side of the shadows. As the nephew of one of the most notorious Italian crime families in Chicago, he finds himself burnt out and looking for peace. Yet, the last thing he expected was for “his future” to come straight to him.Matches are lit and flames are stoked as J and Charmain meet one another head on. Can they trust one another as partners and as lovers? Can they move forward into uncharted waters to experience a love that exceeds their expectations? Or will the safety of their routines be too appealing?
The Sheikh's Auctioned Nanny (Forbidden Desert Interracial Romance Book 2)
Tyra Clark - 2019
I don't know what I expected, but nothing could have prepared me for the smart, resourceful woman I invited into my home and into my bed. Every day, she makes me smile. My children may call her "nanny," but it's obvious they think of her as a mother. Though it's only been a month, I can't imagine life without her. I never thought I'd find love again after my wife's death... ...And someone out there is willing to do anything to make sure I don't.
Keeping Secrets & Telling Lies
Trice Hickman - 2009
She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's most sought after event planning companies. He's a powerful, blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their seemingly happy life begins to unravel in the blink of an eye when long held desires and decades old secrets come back to haunt them. Victoria's road to deceit begins when Parker Brightwood re-enters her life. She thought she'd gotten over the brazenly handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but an unusual set of circumstances ushers the ebony prince back on the scene, and this time he's determined to win her back at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death, and a mysterious secret that leads to unexpected places. When the truth is finally revealed, it's a realization so shocking, it threatens the life and marriage he holds so dear. As Victoria and Ted journey down a road filled with uncertainty, they're forced to take a hard, honest look at themselves and confront their hidden fears. Can they repair the damage before it's too late, or will they follow a path headed toward destruction?
Manna Tree
Savannah J. Frierson - 2016
Cole's brother breaks his promise not to drink and drive, causing a fatal accident. Cole greets the victims' family, shouldering his brother's guilt since he was no longer there to do it himself. Yet when he sees Margot Reed, something other than grief and guilt fills his soul. If Margot never sees the inside of a hospital emergency room again, it will be too soon. Barely registering the haggard, yet expensively tailored man trying to give his condolences, she nearly collapses under the weight of her sorrow at losing her family in one fell swoop. But Cole is there to support her that night, and he doesn't seem inclined to ever stop. Margot can't bring herself to mind. Brought together by mutual sadness, Cole and Margot forge a friendship where the possibility of love and loss loom on the horizon.
The Christmas Quilts
Olivia Gaines - 2017
Learning to quilt was nowhere on his bucket list of things to do in his lifetime, but to fulfill his Nana’s wish, time was of the essence in getting 24 quilts finished before her 90th birthday. Bisa’s plate, head, and heart were full of responsibilities as well as getting a new business up and running. She didn’t have time to prepare for her master quilting certification project, quilt show and helping Cody Richardson fulfill his Nana’s request. Instead of working the project for him, she taught him to quilt. A sweet romance centered on family, hope and the meaning of love. The laughs are plenty as Cody joins the Quilting B’s cast of regulars as he stitches his way to family history and into Bisa’s heart.
The Second Time Around
Angie Daniels - 2007
. . After her aunt twists her ankle. Brenna Gathers returns to her hometown to help run the bookstore, hoping to get out of Sheraton Beach as fast as she can. Unfortunately, she runs into Jabarie Beaumont, the gorgeous jerk who'd jilted her at the altar. And the truth was that even though he'd broken her heart years before, her attraction is still strong and undeniable. Jabarie has every intention of sleeping with the caramel beauty and finally get her out of his system. After all, according to his father, Brenna was nothing but a gold digger. Then Jabarie learns the truth. His parents lied to keep him and Brenna apart. Now Jabarie is on a mission to show Brenna love could be even sweeter the second time around.Angie Daniels pens a very entertaining and heartwarming story with a beautiful setting. 4-stars, RT Book ReviewAngie Daniels has released over twenty-three novels. She has won numerous awards including a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for When it Rains, and an Emma Award for Favorite Erotic Romance, for A Delight Before Christmas. She began her road to publication in 2001 when she was offered a four-book deal with Genesis Press. In 2002 she signed with BET/Arabesque which was purchased by Harlequin/Kimani Romance in 2005. Angie joined Kensington Publishing in 2003. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Columbia College.