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Comfort of a Man
Adrianne Byrd - 2003
Comfort of a Man by Adrianne Byrd released on Jun 24, 2003 is available now for purchase.
Black Rose (The Life of Bliss Book 1)
D. Camille - 2019
Working at a prestigious firm, she's perfected 'the presentation', in order to achieve her goals in the the world she has to navigate for success, as a black woman. Focused, driven, educated and brilliant, Bliss is the whole package...and when she finally meets the man who fits into both of her worlds, Bliss puts everything on the line to prove that they are the perfect combination. This novella is the introduction to The Life of Bliss series...
You're the One
Endiya Carter - 2020
When more details surrounding her husband’s death come out, Martese is left wondering if she ever knew her husband at all. With her life in shambles, Martese throws herself into work, taking care of displaced kids as a social worker. On the night where Martese’s problems were about to get the best of her, a little girl by the name of Amaya, is thrusted into her life, until she has to take her to her real guardian, the big-shot lawyer, Preston Miles, Jr. Preston Miles, Jr, Junior Partner of Miles and Langston, was as arrogant as he was a functioning alcoholic. When he wasn’t in the court room, he was throwing back beers and partying. The only thing on his mind was making senior partner and proving that he can take over his dad’s law firm. His life abruptly changes when Martese shows up at his door with a little girl that he had never seen in his life. Not until he was forced into his guardian role, Preston realized what he was truly missing; a family.
A Natural Transition
Nicole Falls - 2019
Langston Goode may be Mr. Buttoned Up Corporate Guy on the outside, but don't let the suits fool you - he's a man on the rise with his eyes on the prize, ready to finally lay his claim on Nyema’s heart. Since their first meeting, Nyema and Langston had been at odds, and they were perfectly fine with that arrangement...until the undeniable current of desire that crackled between them was no longer avoidable.
Every Road To You
Phyllis Bourne - 2014
And at the helm of Espresso Cosmetics' spa division, Tia Gray gives clients makeovers of a lifetime. After an inspiring transformation, a runaway grandmother takes off for Vegas on the back of a motorcycle. But persuading the woman's powerful, sexy grandson that this trip is a rite of passage isn't going to be easy…. Esteemed lawyer Ethan Wright is convinced that he knows best. But a spur-of-the-moment road trip with Tia to find his grandmother, and all the wild mishaps they encounter along the way, show him just how irresistible passion—and Tia—can be. Is he willing to give in to the hidden desires of his heart?
In Her Neighbor's Bed
Angie Daniels - 2011
Then to her dismay, her parents call and insist she bring her fiancé home to Virginia for the holidays. With Christmas only three weeks away, Zanaa better find a fiancé quick, fast and in a hurry, otherwise, her family’s going to have every eligible bachelor in town lined up at the door. In a state of panic, Zanaa ask Scott Simmons to marry her. Only it isn’t a real proposal—it’s just to get her family off her back. Except the man she just propositioned, her sexy next-door neighbor, is all too irresistibly real. And now that Zanaa has made the first move, the videogame entrepreneur has every intention of taking the relationship all the way.
Husband for Sale
B.M. Hardin - 2021
How much is your husband “worth” to you?Nema has the perfect husband.But maybe he’s too perfect and better for someone else.Her personal unhappiness causes her to push and push, until one day, her husband is gone.But little does he know…he needs Nema’s permission to move on.Jealousy causes Nema to realize that she possesses something more precious than gold.She has the man of every woman’s dream.And like anything of value...he can be sold.But Nema is in for one hell of a surprise.Soon, she discovers she’s surrounded by lies.And no matter how hard she tries; she can’t undo what she did.She can’t change the fact that she sold her husband to the “devil” for highest bid.
Sugar Rush
A. Jones - 2018
For years she’s given up on her dreams to keep peace within her family, but now she’s ready to pursue the life she wants. With one small window of opportunity she’s given room to do just that, however, not everyone is happy for her. Facing the repercussions of her decision from her family and a surprising diagnosis that’s threatening everything she’s been working for leaves Melanie wondering if her dreams were ever supposed to be anything more than a dream. Then enters Kamali James – a natural born nurturer and a man who has been a giver and lover all of his life… until he crosses paths with the beautiful Melanie Moore. Melanie doesn’t have time for a relationship, let alone the emotional strength to deal with everything she’s going through. Will she let Kamali in to be the rock that she needs and continue pursuing her dreams, or will she give up on everything... including him?
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Beverly Jenkins - 2019
Now America’s onetime favorite couple are about to be reunited in Morgan’s Detroit hometown for the holidays. Is this the season for forgiving and forgetting? With sizzling kisses under the mistletoe, Morgan vows to make this a Christmas Dina will never forget!Originally published in 2011
Her Perfect Candidate
Candace Shaw - 2014
But everything changes when a flat tire brings Georgia senator Steven Monroe into her life. The sinfully sexy politician needs the right woman to clean up his image. And with Megan's fine eye for detail, she just may be the woman for the job. Steven's reputation as a player could cost him his chance at a U.S. senate seat. But when the cameras catch him and Megan in a kiss that's all too real, it's not only his future candidacy in jeopardy. As the lines between politics and desire begin to blur, how much will he risk to transform their passionate pretense into a landslide for love?
Elevate Me
AshleyNicole - 2016
Raised with a silver spoon in her mouth, she’s not used to not getting what she wants, and she for sure isn’t used to people speaking to her the way this rude furniture designer just did. Shai Jacobs is both proud and prejudice, against everything that Nyah stands for. But then again, she’s cute and she intrigues him. She’s also willing to admit her faults and take a step in the right direction. Is love enough to elevate them to common ground?
A Dash of Love
Té Russ - 2017
But one thing that arrangements usually don't account for...falling in love. **Note: If you have not read the Nobles of Sweet Rapids series, this novella has spoilers from the series.**
Send Her To Me Lord
Khara Campbell - 2020
Thirty-six year-old Malik Day is no different. He has come to realize “doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome” is truly insanity. It is time he man up and get his life in order. One of the top things on his list is finding a godly wife. However, God doesn’t always bless us with the package we expect.
One Mistletoe Wish
A.C. Arthur - 2016
Everything schoolteacher Morgan Hill loves is in her hometown of Temptation, Virginia--her twins, her students and the charming community center where she's staging their holiday play. But now the building's new owner, Grayson Taylor, is putting sexy visions into Morgan's head, making the young widow long for a future even Santa couldn't deliver.As the oldest of sextuplets, Gray grew up in the media spotlight. His family's fame once helped Temptation thrive, but drove his parents apart. Coming back is just a bittersweet necessity until he meets petite firecracker Morgan. Somehow she gets the handsome tech guru to forget about big business in favor of small-town delights...and steamy winter nights. It's a life he never knew he wanted, but can he put his past aside to turn a festive fling into the sweetest forever?
Love Me, Yours Truly
A. Marie Johnson - 2020
"Are we best friends or secret lovers?"That's a question Jalia and Hamidi find hard to answer.They've been best friends since they were kids but now that they're older deeper and more intimate feelings are beginning to surface.Hamidi has always been Jalia's protector.Jalia has always been Hamidi's secret keeper.So what will happen when they both know that she deserves more than the one-sided love she's been receiving?Will they stay best friends? Or will they become the best lovers either one of them has ever had?