"Former NBA star Zechariah Aldaine's world shatters with a career-ending injury, leaving him to navigate a life outside the basketball court's spotlight. Known for his competitive spirit and charismatic presence, Zec now faces the challenge of finding purpose in a world where he's no longer the star player.
Wilhelmina (Billye) Couture, a poised and private businesswoman, inherited her mother's legacy as the third-generation owner of a flourishing enterprise. Her world, unlike Zec's, thrives away from the public eye. When she reluctantly steps into a public role on the planning board of the high-profile Noir Gala,
her path collides with Zec's, sparking a clash of wills.
Zec and Billye find themselves at odds. He sees her as a privileged know-it-all stepping into his domain, while she views him as an arrogant, controlling former athlete. Their mutual disdain is palpable, fueling a feud that neither one is willing to lose.
But when an unexpected crisis threatens the Noir Gala, Zec and Billye are thrust into an alliance. Can they work together to salvage the event and allow their antagonism to transform into mutual respect, and then something deeper?"
"Primrose, a college student working on her master’s degree, heads back to her hometown of Sable Falls for the holiday break. She’s staying with her lifelong friend, Bristol, and Bristol’s big brother, Horatio. Horatio isn’t just any older brother—he’s the guy Primrose used to have a huge crush on. Now, he’s a popular DJ with a voice everyone knows from his afternoon radio show.
Coming home stirs up old feelings for Primrose. Being around Horatio again, she starts to wonder if she ever really got over her childhood crush. Horatio is also feeling the spark.
As they spend time together during the holiday break, they both recognize that their friendship might be evolving into something deeper. Laughter, shared memories, and the creation of new experiences provide the backdrop for their growing connection.
In the world of music, beat matching is the art of aligning and synchronizing the beats of two songs, creating a seamless and harmonious musical journey. Could the same magic happen with matters of the heart?"
"Acclaimed author Bella Roe, known for her poignant stories about love, harbors a deep skepticism toward the existence of true love. Despite her immense success in the literary world, she remains convinced that the passionate relationships she writes about are nothing more than figments of her imagination.
Everything changes when Bella meets Leven Chandler, a charming and grounded man, at a book signing event. Like Bella, Leven is not actively seeking romantic love. He dedicates all his energy to his children and his demanding job, believing that love is something he can no longer afford to pursue.
Bella and Leven experience an immediate and undeniable connection that shakes their preconceived notions about love. Their encounters are filled with heartfelt conversations, shared laughter, and a growing intimacy that neither can ignore.
But both are hesitant to explore their feelings further, uncertain of what lies beyond the boundaries they have built around their hearts.
Will Bella, the skeptic of love, embrace the possibility of a true and lasting connection? Can Leven, consumed by his role as a father and provider, allow himself to open his heart to a new love?"
"Paxton Bluette, the middle Bluette brother, has been in the background of his family’s lives, watching and protecting. He is now looking for love. Will he find it in Olivia Callahan? If he does, can he hold on and make it work?
From small-town beginnings to the highest levels of education, Olivia Callahan has fought through debilitating circumstances to achieve success. Can she continue to excel and find love at the same time, or is she too damaged from her past to make it work?
In this final installment of the Bluette Brother Series, Paxton, the most elusive brother, is stepping out of his brothers' shadows to give readers a glimpse into his mind and his life."
"Kemuel Azar and Queenie Montgomery have had a strong bond since they first formed a friendship in high school. Working together on a class project, they grew closer, finding common ground in their mutual appreciation of construction and interior design.
With their bond cemented, they graduate college and work in their respective fields for King Construction, Kemuel's family business. As they anticipate the change in ownership from Kemuel's grandfather to Kemuel, a sense of excitement fills the air, but it is tempered by the condition attached. For Kemuel to become the owner of the company, it is a requirement that
he marry Queenie. Faced with the prospect of losing the family business, Kemuel and Queenie agree to the arrangement. Will the marriage arrangement strengthen their bond or destroy it?"
"“I’m not looking for a main chick, side chick, wife or baby momma. I’m not even looking for a friend. I’m an eternal bachelor.” Ezekiel lived by those words until one simple word changed his life … 'up.'
Zora had experienced hurt and disappointment. She was not looking to alter her life to be in a relationship. She was determined that a man would not change her mind but maybe a boy would …"
"She changed my life.
She gave me hope.
She saw me.
If I get another chance, I’ll never let her go.
Israel Lewis was a divorced, scandal-ridden pastor who recently accepted the Senior Pastor position at a new church—giving him the fresh start he so desperately desired. The church was in the city where she lived—the one who got away.
Leona Aldaine was one of the top brokers in Sable Falls. After running into a childhood friend, she experienced a whirlwind love affair. He was everything she’d dreamt about in a man until he wasn’t.
They are both in the same city.
Will they deny the connection or work to find their way back to each other?"
"Roman 'Blue' Bluette falls in love with a woman. He plans on spending the rest of his life with this woman but circumstances prevent that from happening. He settles on being alone for the rest of his life and focuses his energy on other things until he meets her.
She is an unconventional woman in the sense that she loves girly things like pretty clothes and manicures but she is also just as comfortable hanging out with the guys, arguing about sports and riding motorcycles. She believes in love but her encounters with it so far have left much to be
desired. She wants someone to love her and to take care of her. She almost considers settling for one or the other until she meets him.
Can they love each other through their brokenness to find true happiness?"
"The week of the culinary conference was Xander Northcott's time to shine.
Fresh out of a long-term relationship, he cemented his newly single status by accepting Piper Andrews' invitation back to her room that first night. It was all fun and games until a few months later, when he received a phone call from the woman he barely knew.
She was pregnant—with his child.
Heralded as a culinary savant, Angel Saint Rose studied alongside the world's best chocolatiers. It wasn't just a job for her. When honing her skills with chocolate confections, she was in her element—until she received a phone call that changed her life.
And killed her passion.
When Xander and Angel's roads converge, can they call on each other to help find their way back?"
