This short story is to be read in between​"Unforeseen: A Green Bayou Novel Book Four" and "Deceived: A Green Bayou Novel Book Five"

    An unexpected event sends her reeling - even more so when a pregnant mistress steps forward. Marcel survives a divorce, but there’s no solace when he loses his only child. Love has caused Donna and Marcel nothing but pain, but it may be the only thing powerful enough to heal their broken hearts. ●●●●● EXCERPT ●●●●● She cried out in shock and reflexively wrapped her legs around his waist. Marcel backed her against the counter and set her on top of it. Now they were the same height. He looked into her eyes and smiled when he saw Donna’s expression of shock and wonderment. Her legs were spread wide to accommodate him. With the counter supporting her, he was able to release her ass and undo the buttons on his shirt. Donna watched, still somewhat in a daze. She barely felt him lift her off the tiles. And she wasn’t a small woman. She knew he was strong, but… Marcel got his shirt off, and everything became crystal clear. Of course he didn’t have any trouble lifting her. Under the bright lights in the kitchen, Donna saw that every muscle he’d been hiding under his tee-shirts was as beautifully sculpted as she imagined. His massive pectorals were the most impressive, but his arms and shoulders were equally enticing. Every bulge fought for her attention. Donna wasn’t aware that her mouth hung open. Marcel stepped closer, and she held both hands up – not to stop him, but to feel the goose bumps that were scattered across his chest. She sucked air between her teeth the moment her hands came in contact with his dark flesh. He was so hot. And hard! She felt his powerful muscles ripple beneath her fingertips. She felt his heart thumping strong against his sternum. Her bottom lip slipped into her own mouth as she fondled him at will. His nipples were big and dark. She couldn’t resist tasting them. Marcel’s hand moved to the back of her neck as she ducked down and suckled his nipple unexpectedly. He looked up to the ceiling and took a deep, slow breath. Donna licked one nipple, and then the other. She sucked them both and nibbled them softly. She stopped when the heaving of his chest became more pronounced. She looked up at him, her lips wet, her face flushed with heat. “I want you,” he said. “I need you. Now.” His eyes were low and drunk with passion. The yearning between Donna’s legs was white hot. She nodded and grabbed hold of his shoulders, so he could help her off the counter. ●●●●● © Keith Thomas Walker

    The key ingredients of intrigue are here – he’s self-aware, dominant, with a dangerous yet captivating edge. While she on the other hand, is unlike any other female he’s encountered and the nemesis to the typical ideals of the urban beauty. She’s headstrong, she’s flawed, she wears her struggles as a badge of honor – and she’s REAL. He has come to her town for a purpose, and she lives day to day searching for one. When the two collide, the world stops. Drama and suspense take a backseat to the primary emotions we all encounter – desire, fear, regret, and HOPE. The characters peel back layers and the story doesn’t skyrocket, it builds. Devout was a tornado…and this is the sweet summer’s breeze creeping through your window. Still, these pages get steamy, like a humid night in August, and they come when you least expect it. With the feel of a historic romance, journey with the everyday woman trying to make it in her world, and not so everyday things begin to occur.

    Can Gemma Stone transform him into a respectable Seattle billionaire without losing her heart to this Texas cowboy in the process? Welcome to The Cove With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the resident's single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love. 
Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire Gemma Stonewall considers her new position as a public relations/personal assistant for Jamon West two rungs down on the career ladder. At the request of her former employer, the prestigious billionaire, Adam Moreau, she accepts her assignment to transform West into a respectable billionaire with apprehension. This rags-to-riches cowboy wears boots to breakfast and anywhere in between and his Texan terminology requires translation. Gemma’s first day on the job leaves her feeling as though she’s brought an itinerary and organizational skills to a gun fight. Jamon West never intended to be a billionaire. When his college chemistry project turned him into an instant millionaire and two years later a billionaire, he wasn’t prepared to leave his ranching way of life behind. Orphaned as a teenager along with his older brother, Jamon’s known hard times, but nothing prepared him for life as a billionaire bachelor. Distant relatives appeared out of nowhere, gold-digging women snuck into his bedroom, his brother wanted his money and he’d never felt more alone. Jamon needed a change and The Cove called like a haven in the storm. Seattle is the perfect place to build his research facility and gain respect among the scientific community. To do that, Jamon has to dress the part—even if the idea of a new wardrobe is as painful as a burr in his boot. In short, he needs Gemma’s professional help and soon finds that he also needs her love. But, Jamon’s already lost many of the people who mattered most to him and if he allows himself to love Gemma only to lose her, he’d never survive. All the money in the world can’t stop a heart from breaking. He’s got a choice to make and he’s about to find out just what being a real cowboy is all about.

    

    They’ve relied on each other, laughed with each other, kept each other sane. But now Devin is dead, and Ginny is floundering to find a way to cope with the loss and continue living when the one person she’s always relied on is gone. So she does what she’s always done. She pours her frustrations into texts to Devin, or at least to Devin’s useless phone number. She sends her pain and anger out into the void of cellular data with no hope of response. Until the day when someone does respond. Ginny knows that this person—this Not-Devin—won’t ever replace her best friend, but maybe he can help her heal, or at least give her a reason to smile again.