He is befriended by Lorilee Riley who had recently moved into the rural mountain community. She’s a Black girl in a mostly white Appalachian town and she’s never felt that she was pretty as she towers over other kids her age. When Lorilee’s Aunt Sabrina is able to help Micah have the growth removed, he not only looks normal, but he grows into a handsome young man. He loves Lorilee who has always been there for him, and he sees her as not only his best friend, but the girl who he wants to spend his life with. Lorilee, however, is insecure about her looks, especially her weight and she can’t help but wonder how long Micah will stick around. In Micah’s eyes, nothing has changed over the years since they met, and he tries to make her understand that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

     As a publicist for an elite escort agency, no one does damage control better than Morgan Morrison. She’s good at fixing things—except when it comes to her own personal life. After a string of disastrous relationships, she’s finally found the perfect guy—a handsome, charming, successful attorney who makes her feel safe. So why does she find herself fighting a dangerously irresistible attraction to notorious playboy River Brand? A self-made millionaire with tattooed biceps and a passion for classic cars, River has earned every inch of his bad-boy reputation. From the moment he and Morgan meet, the sexual chemistry between them is off the charts. After a wildly intoxicating encounter on a tropical island, he can’t get Morgan out of his mind—and she’s having the same problem. River is determined to convince Morgan that they belong together. Will explosive secrets from their pasts tear them apart—or drive them into each other’s arms like never before? WHATEVER YOU NEED is a serialized novel that will be released in two parts. Stay tuned for Part Two in 2017. Praise for the Romance Novels of USA Today Bestselling Author Maureen Smith “Smith is a master crafter of sensually robust, endearing, and page-turning romantic fiction” — USA Today on Inferno “…a spicy boy-meets-girl tale that will keep you turning the pages…Make sure you wear flame-proof gloves!” — Romantic Times on Whatever You Like “A highly entertaining story with elements of comedy, cooking, intense sexual chemistry and hot romance” — Romantic Times on Recipe for Temptation

    Fate brought them together again, at Christmas, no less. But this time, she’s determined to safeguard her heart. Breona Ten years ago, he stole everything from me. We used to be friends. We could have even been more than that. Until he left me behind for good, ruining my life in the process. But backstabber or not, we’re both part of a wedding party. Together. At Christmas. It might be a season of love, magic, and second chances, but not for us. We’ll be lucky if we make it through the wedding without killing each other or setting the place on fire. Karsyn Okay, there’s no denying it: Breona Smyth is the most obnoxious, beautiful, enchanting woman I’ve ever met. She’s also clinging on to the notion that I ruined her life. Ten years later, she’s just as obnoxious, beautiful, and enchanting. I don’t want to ruin my best bud’s wedding, but I’m determined to make her see reason. I just don’t know if she’ll really listen. Or if I can keep myself from falling in love with her all over again. **** This is a standalone Novella with a touch of steam and HEA. ****

    Goon’s sons Kanye and Akea, have grown up and are experiencing love for the first time with their mates. Kanye, is stubborn and is next in line to be the next “Alpha.” Akea, is the outcast in the pack. Akea feels like being the outcast is his rightful place because he doesn’t have the beast trait like everyone else in the pack. Will the two brother’s get along or will they become enemies? Monifa is dating a human jock at their college but her heart desires someone else. She is secretly in love with a beast, but does the beast feel the same about her? The love/hate relationship Monifa has with the one she secretly loves spirals out of control because of betrayal. Osiris, the prince of “Anubi” is cast away to earth because his evil witch, aunt Meda has bigger plans for him. Osiris is left with two choices, fight for his world or join the Underworld. Which choice will he take? In this new beginnings of the beasts, love is being tested, rules of the pack are being broken and not everyone are who they seem. New love is brewing while old love is being destroyed. Will the offspring survive fighting for love or will the past destroy the pack? Join the New Beginnings of the offspring as they start a new journey of their own.

    until she allows her professionalism to slip. Street smart as she is book smart, Lacinta Macrow has it all. Beautiful and accomplished, she's built a name for herself as one of the sharpest legal minds in the city, even having her expertise employed by the White House. She's second to none, which is why she doesn't appreciate her new client doubting her competence. Nathan Henricks is a self-made billionaire with an arrogance that annoys Lacinta from the start. Despite his cocky demeanor, she can't help but be fascinated by this exceptionally handsome man who's hired her to handle his complicated divorce. However, when the case takes a dangerous turn, Nathan offers her refuge in his sprawling mansion and an unexpected romance blossoms. The smoldering affair leaves Lacinta pregnant yet happier than she's ever been, but all of that changes when Nathan's stunningly beautiful ex-wife shows up and works her way back into the affluent entrepreneur's life. Lacinta finds herself heartbroken and alone, carrying a child Nathan Henricks knows nothing about. How will the billionaire react when he learns the woman he hired to manage his messy divorce is now carrying his baby? "Divorced by Default" is a standalone steamy romance with HEA.

    until the first time I looked into his gorgeous eyes. Who was I to know that we would fit together like a hand in a velvet (ski) glove? I just wanted something casual, but the temptation to be with him is too great. Neither of us can let it end, even if it would be better for us both. When I find out I have his blue-eyed baby in my belly, I know it's gone a lot further than either of us expected. Will he accept me and his son into his life? Or will the lure of his NYC life take him away from me forever? This steamy novella will bring you into the holiday spirit. It's perfect if you need a great BWWM but you don't have a lot of time. No cheating and a satisfying happily ever after!

    Each book has a happy ending. There are no continuations. Each book features a different couple and can be read in any order.* “People die or leave when you need them most. Nothing is ever certain. Nothing is ever sure.” – Kailor Smith When Kailor Smith’s mother dies, her life crumbles. Completely. Still looking out for her in death, Asia sends Kailor on a journey of self-discovery. The journey, meant to be a six-month path of fun and finding purpose, leads Kailor to Finley Trails where she temporarily lives with her brother Kai… and his best friend and bandmate Zion Johnson. Zion Johnson is convinced that he has only two things to offer the world – his music and his manhood. Nothing more, like love, but definitely nothing less. After losing his parents at a young age, he’s convinced it’s his job to protect every damsel that comes his way. Even his best friend’s sister. No matter how much his best friend wants him to stay away. As Kailor and Zion’s paths collide, they find themselves on a journey of healing and love together. There’s just one problem; their union is forbidden. Not only could their relationship destroy Zion and Kai’s friendship, but it also has the potential to ruin their band and all of the success they’ve built. The odds are stacked against them, and for a while they are even at war with their own feelings, but Kailor and Zion must choose between love or the numbing pain they have both accepted as their truths.

    Jayla Davis is a school teacher, girl next door who above all else values the private, quiet life she's built for herself. Their worlds couldn't be further apart. When a publicity stunt goes wrong and America's Sweetheart accuses Dane of assault, Jayla finds herself with the only piece of evidence that could clear his name. Jayla might be able to set the world straight when it comes to Dane, but when Dane decides he wants a very permanent place in her life, who's going to do the same for Jayla's heart? Will he be able to persuade her that he's worth taking a chance on? Will she be brave enough to open up to him, and all that comes with his celebrity status? Guaranteed HEA. No Cheating.

    Sexy multimillionaire, Eli Jamieson, prefers that she live on the lap of luxury instead of on the laps of strange and horny men. But what began as a goodwill gesture soon evolves into the most flammable romance under the heavens. Lust, love, and passion quickly consume Eli and the young woman who makes him feel born again. In fact, they're so caught up in the rapture that Eli ignores the fact that a woman from his past still has a loose hold on him, and Radiance fails to prepare for the day of reckoning that she knew would eventually come. Both are forced to deal with persistent outside forces that threaten to tear them apart, but deal with them they must. They overcome every obstacle they face, intensifying the bonding of their souls. But when tragedy strikes, will Radiance's love and faith be enough to cover Eli and give him the will to fight and live? Or will their happiness together be snatched away by death? Pampered, the interracial romantic saga packed with so much heat, that it should require a warning label. Dramatic, fast-paced, erotic, and full of insane twists, this amazing love story is guaranteed to captivate the hearts of BWWM fans and women abroad who go crazy over alpha males.

    She hopes her hard work will get her a promotion -- but the last kind of attention she expects is a dinner date with her sinfully sexy boss. She’s even more shocked when he offers her a temporary marriage contract. The money involved would take care of her problems and then some…but if she agrees, she can’t let on how attracted she is to him. She’ll get her heart broken if she doesn’t treat this like a business transaction. Thane Wainwright started with nothing and earned his money. He works hard and gets what he wants…and he’s wanted Peyton since the moment he laid eyes on her. But his aspirations -- for himself and for her -- go far beyond the business world. The contract is the perfect way to make sure Peyton is right for him…but he worries that when their time is up, she’ll take his money and walk away with her heart unchanged. How can he show her he deserves her trust -- especially when his no-good ex gets involved? Take This Ring is a full-length romance with no cheating, no cliffhangers, and a happy ending. For readers 18+ only due to mature content.

    Stricken with the effects of a virus that was unleashed on their people they escaped to our world and have lived among us, some even taking the name of our gods... "I have to win, no matter what." Alexis Wilson has been number one at everything in life. Well, everything except for her marriage, after a messy divorce and terrifying run in the dark. Alexis has managed to make a life for herself, and her six-year-old son. Only to have her past come knocking, sending her running once again in order to escape the nightmares of her past. Unfortunately, her race towards the unknown leads her straight into the path of a far more dangerous fate. "I will avenge my love, I will burn this world for eternity." Diablo has lived his life within the haze of madness. Burning away enemies over centuries, until a contingent of Ancients ended his bloodbath. Returning to life, he escapes his tomb-like prison to gain revenge on those who harmed not only him but his fellow Kehmets. After pulling the last drop of manna from an old enemy, he staggers into the pathway of a running vehicle. Only to find that the assailant is a rare Amouri, a woman with not only kindness but bravery carved into her soul. Two hearts lost in a sea of darkness will face the hidden enemy kidnapping Kehmets once more. Not only their hearts but their very humanity will be tested. Welcome back to the World of virile gods, and brave chocolate maidens.

    . . tragic. A disaster. A catastrophe. She wanted off the break-up and make-up crazy train that left her unable to recognize herself. Her plan. End the ridiculousness and focus on getting control of her life. His plan. Which one? Love’s plan. Amp up the crazy. Love and life were about to get much more complicated. PLEASE NOTE: A Reservation for One is a 2-Part series. This NOVELLA is a traditional sweet romance and ends in a cliff-hanger. It is adult in nature and is for mature audiences only.

    With her biological clock ticking, and fearing it's too late to have children, she decides fertility treatments are her best option.Nick Carradigne is a fertility specialist and one of the best doctors in the industry. When Oksana comes in for fertility treatments, he can't help but be a bit attracted to this ebony beauty, but fights his attraction to her as she is engaged, and a patient after all.But then the unthinkable happens, the fertility treatments are unresponsive and Oksana's engagement is broken off. Left in tears, through sheer chance she meets Nick again and can't help notice his tall, lean physique, salt and pepper blonde hair and piercing green eyes.No longer a patient of his, and Oksana being newly single, Nick pursues her aggressively and they start a relationship together, despite the wishes of Nick's grandmother, who is almost like a mother to him. Months go by and things go great at first, but Oksana soon realizes Nick wants a family and wonders if she'll ever be able to have kids.But with two miracles just around the corner for her, will Oksana be able to hold on?And will Nick's hateful grandmother stuck in her own ways keep these two destined to be together apart?

    I love women, all different types. I love the way it feels when I’m pounding into them. I love hearing them scream my name but most of all I love when they go home.” Is how CEO of Maxwell Publishing, Charles Maxwell, thinks. He’s never had a woman turn him down. That’s until he meets Samantha Clarkson. Samantha Clarkson is a woman who's running from her past. She keeps running until she runs right into Charles Maxwell. She does everything she can to stick to the first lesson she learned; men can't be trusted. Unfortunately, Charles isn't your normal man.

    Before I knew it, I woke up next to Chris.CHRISI'm the kind of guy who hits it and quits it. So why is Nora wearing a rock on her finger?I'd annul our marriage, but I can't find her. And when I do, she'll reveal the secret that she's been keeping...a gift that'll come in nine months.Note: Only read this book if you like steamy scenes.