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If Rowan knew what happened on the day his wife died, he wouldn’t have asked Brielle to marry him. If Brielle had any sense, she wouldn’t have said yes. But their marriage is an arranged one, without hope of love. Rowan still pines for the woman who wasn’t what he thought she was, and Brielle is racked with guilt over her part in Rowan’s late wife’s death. Brielle never saw herself falling in love with her chilly but generous husband. The life of financial security she envisioned has grown complicated, and she doesn’t know which way to turn. When she learns she’s pregnant, she...

Previously published. Kiona agrees to bring her son to her ex-husband Ridge so they can spend Christmas together in Seattle where he lives. A routine drop off and kiss good-bye should have gone smoothly, but her son pretends to be ill so Kiona will spend the night under the same roof as her ex. Kiona’s plans go south, and Ridge invites her to spend the holidays with him and his family on Bainbridge Island. The only problem with that aside from the fact that she still loves him is Ridge’s snooty mother hates Kiona—the feeling is mutual—and one mustn’t forget the presence of the ...

Damen’s wife left him to raise his daughter alone. She said he was boring, and she wanted something more. Since then, he’s lived a carefree life without the ties of a relationship to hold him down. The only female that matters to him now is his little girl, and he’ll give her whatever she wants. On impulse, Damen and his brother opened a restaurant called Marquette’s in the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter, and they’re having amazing success. Everything feels right. There’s absolutely nothing more Damen could ask for, despite the nagging of his older brother, who says ...

Stacia Hart thinks she’s finally found The One. All she has to do is bring him to Friday night dinner with her parents and siblings. Unfortunately, her man won’t introduce her to his family, and he won’t let her introduce him to hers. On days when she meets her lover for an afternoon quickie, she tries not to rock the boat. Her man loves her, and that should be enough. But in walks Bradley Shaw with her lover’s wife! Stacia is devastated to learn The One belongs to another woman, and she’s been made a fool. The only way Stacia can make it through the worst day of her life is with ...

Previously published. A one night stand in a limo with her boss’s son had consequences Zacari didn’t count on. But when she had been trying to get over finding her cheating ex-boyfriend in bed with her best friend, Keary seemed to be just what she needed to exercise her demons and satisfy a sexual void she never knew she had. Keary O’Connor didn’t care what Zacari’s motives were the night she wouldn’t take no for an answer. What red-blooded man could turn down a seductress with smooth tawny-colored skin and a body he couldn’t get out of his head? He had to have her, and he ...

Author's Note: This title is CLEAN. It is the sequel to Planning His Wedding. Willem betrayed Neena, and Neena betrayed him right back. Then she left town pregnant with his baby. When she returns four years later, she claims her son isn't his. Not even her best friend Shona believes her, but Neena is closed-mouthed about her life while she was gone. She’s determined to start over and leave the past behind. When Willem learns about Neena's son, he's determined to find out if the boy is his. He made mistakes four years ago that he regrets, but he won’t let Neena push him away because of ...

Noelle Lemise has lost all of her family. The one thing she had left was her uncle’s inheritance but that is gone too. She returns to her hometown with no home, no money, and no prospects. Desperate, Noelle decides to confront the blackhearted devil who stole her uncle’s bar and home. She comes face to face with a man who is as hot as he is cold, and he wants control of Noelle too. Noelle can’t tell what Rhys Breckon is thinking, but she knows what he wants. He wants her to obey his every command. She would be a fool to give herself over to a man she can’t trust. Any relationship ...

Creed Marquette has always done what it takes to make sure he and his brothers come out on top. He’s seen despair and hunger in his life, but as a newly declared billionaire in Forbes magazine, he still doesn’t feel like this is it. There’s something missing, and the fact is, despite all his hard work, the past keeps rising to influence the present. He can’t deny himself. To complicate matters, Creed’s brothers, the irresponsible men that they are, have purchased a restaurant in New Orleans, and they want Creed to join them. Leave the corporate world that got them where they are ...

Zakiyyah Watts lives life on her own terms. She loves to have a good time, and she works hard to be able to afford her lifestyle of never letting anything tie her down. Everything changes when she finds herself in court fighting for custody of her late twin sister’s son. Kiyyah never wanted to be a mom. She doesn’t know what it’s like to have a family that’s always there. In walks Cameron Dean, sheriff of a small town and ranch owner. The rigid and uncompromising single dad can’t understand a woman like Kiyyah. She’s irresponsible, and she reminds Cam of his ex-wife, who ...

Previously published as part of an anthology. Tonya Cole was set to marry Roman Thomas, and all was right in her world. That is until his best friend and best man, Grayson Porter, accused her of cheating just days before the wedding. Instead of standing by Tonya, Roman dumped her—hard—and left her with nothing, no job, no place to live, and no hope. Devastated, Tonya flees Charlotte, North Carolina with a vow never to return, but seven years later, when she’s rebuilt her life in Los Angeles, Grayson shows up to ask her to come home. Grayson Porter cannot deny the attraction he’s ...

Previously published. Two years ago, Evie did the unthinkable. She put her cousin, the man she'd been raised with, before her husband. She had thought Anthony was just into small time crimes that would never hurt anyone. She was wrong. By the time her husband, FBI Special Agent, Kian Sloane, found out the truth, it was too late for his partner and best friend. Evie's cousin killed the agent in cold blood and was sentenced to prison. Evie couldn't forgive herself for her mistake, and it seemed her husband felt the same. When Kian turned cold and didn't even want to sleep in the same bed with...

When her mom walks out, Keleeja sees her dream of finding someone special slipping away. She’s left to raise four younger sisters, all under five. When she takes a chance on dating, the night turns into a nightmare. But that’s when she meets Daniel, and later Daniel’s best friend Colin. Now, Keleeja is stuck between two men, both who seem to be emotionally unavailable. Tragedy draws her closer to Colin, but a relationship with Daniel, who’s open to a big family, could be just right. The question is, will she get the chance at forever in the middle of the chaos that comes with four ...

Author's Note: This work is steamy but clean. It is the prequel to The Bribe and the Baby. Shona Wells and Micah Reed have been friends since college. Everyone knows Shona loves Micah, but what does Micah feel for her? When Micah announces to Shona that he's getting married, she's shocked and hurt. She never thought he would step up to the plate with anyone--least of all the skank he's been dating. Things get worse when his fiancee asks Shona to help her plan the wedding. Shona wants to say no, but how can she explain to her best friend that she can't support him during one of the most ...

Octavia "Tae" Croft called it quits with Daniel Elliott three years ago after he asked her to marry him. She didn't believe they were right for each other. Daniel wanted to start a family, and Tae wanted to focus on her career. In fact, Tae wasn't sure if she ever wanted to have children. Still in love with Daniel, Tae built a friendship with him, so when he called to tell her he was getting married, Tae decided to accept the invitation. When Tae makes the mistake of telling Daniel what she thinks of his fiancee, he accuses her of jealousy and trying to destroy his relationship. Hurt and ...

Stefan has a secret he hasn't shared with his family. Sometimes he disappears from the restaurant to visit a night club on the wrong side of town. He performs there, and it's where he met Talicia. Stefan would rather keep his worlds separate, but fate has other ideas. Talicia loves Stefan, but she knows her rough edges would never work in his world. She just wants him in her life for however long it lasts. Talicia's poor decision puts Sefan in danger and brings her before the rest of the Marquettes, who love Stefan just as much as she does. This isn't just any kind of family. Talicia might ...

Shiya flew to Juneau, Alaska to confirm if the man she's been chatting up online is truly a shape-shifter. This was to be her first job in the field. As a tech geek, she's used to staying behind her computer and gathering all pertinent information about the existence of shifters so her family - shifter hunters for generations - can go and do the dirty work.

Ishawna’s feeling a little lonely. Her friends are pregnant and involved with two of the hottest triplets she’s ever seen. Finding someone special was always secondary to building her career. She can’t deny the longing in her heart seeing her friends’ happiness. In walks dark horse Urien—the third brother. He’s not what Ishawna had in mind when she dreamed of the perfect lover. Urien is rude, nosy, pushy, unforgiving, and a whole host of other negatives. But when Ishawna gets a stalker because of a mistake that could end her career, Urien is there. He’s protective even when ...

City Wolf Zandrea, Nita and Stacy are three girlfriends who are only interested in what club to pop into on Friday and Saturday nights. Zandrea's life is turned upside down when, on break from her shift at the hospital cafeteria, she meets a sexy man with a serious injury in the emergency room. Nita and Stacy refuse to believe the man who Zandrea says disappeared from the hospital is the same guy they meet later at the club. But who cares. He's hot and he's set his sights on Zandrea. Nothing else matters...until Zandrea finds out what he really is. City Wolf 2 Nita is jealous of her friend ...

Previously published. Shae has been sent on vacation until her family can work out how to recover the lost data for tracking shifters. She chooses Venice, California because while it is close to home, she's never been there, and she hasn't had a break in years. All that's on her mind is enjoying the hot sun lying on a beach during the day, and partying all night long. When Shae meets her sexy Japanese landlord, she thinks she's found a little more fun than she had planned for. Eiji Tanaka might be hot to look at, but his icy attitude has lots of room for improvement. Shae decides to find ...

Previously published. When Alyssa visits her cousin to ask for a loan to save her bookstore, she doesn't expect her cousin to say no, but she does. At her wits end, Alyssa jumps at the chance to do her cousin a favor in exchange for the money--pose as the girlfriend of her cousin's boss, billionaire Nathan Corde, for one glorious week in the Cayman Islands. Alyssa has always admired the view in the form of Nathan, but she never imagined getting so close to him since she's on a whole other level. Hell, many nights she's settled for eating ramen in order to cover the bills. Nathan's world is ...