An Essence best-selling author, Rochelle Alers also boasts a Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and Zora Neale Hurston Award. Sweet Southern Nights continues the Eaton family saga, which finds Dr. Levi Eaton far from his Northern roots, volunteering at a Kentucky clinic. There he meets Angela Chase, whose sultry Southern hospitality is just what the doctor ordered. But as their relationship deepens, Angela worries Levi may discover the secrets she's been hiding.
Recipient of a Zora Neal Hurston Literary Award, Rochelle Alers is the best-selling author of the Hideaway novels. In this sizzling series debut, a casual meeting of high-profile lawyer Jordan Wainwright and attorney Aziza Fleming soon leads to unexpected fireworks. Aziza thinks Jordan could be everything she desires-if he's the trustworthy man she needs. Jordan must now choose between keeping a decades-old secret or embracing their newfound passion.
For generations the Eatons have been dedicated to teaching others. Now siblings Belinda, Myles, and Chandra are about to get some sexy, surprising lessons in love.
Lesson 1: Love arrives when you least expect it.
Belinda Eaton is dedicated to her job as a history teacher in one of Philadelphia’s most challenging high schools. Committing to a man, however, is not exactly on her agenda. Then a tragedy brings her closer to gorgeous attorney Griffin Rice, and they have to share custody of their twin goddaughters.
Griffin never saw himself as husband or father material, but suddenly family vacations and Sunday dinners with the girls are the highlight of his schedule—and getting closer to their smart, intriguing godmother is his number one priority. Can he teach her that their partnership has turned into a loving relationship powerful enough to last?
Set on breathtaking Coates Island, off the coast of North Carolina, bestselling author Rochelle Alers' new series debut brings together three book-loving women whose summer will offer a chance to rewrite their own stories . . . For three decades, the Seaside Cafe has served delicious meals to locals and island tourists alike. Kayana Johnson has moved home to help her brother run the cafe-and to nurse her wounds following a deep betrayal. Between cooking favorite recipes-creole chicken with buttermilk waffles, her grandmother's famous mac and cheese-and spending time reading, Kayana is trying to embrace a life free of entanglements, while staying open to new connections . . . After striking up conversation with two customers, Kayana suggests a summer book club. Each week, they'll meet on the patio to talk about their favorite novels. But there are plot twists awaiting them in real life too. For schoolteacher Leah, this two-month sojourn is the first taste of freedom she's had in her unhappy marriage. Cherie, filled with regret about her long-term affair with a married politician, discovers a powerful new passion. And Kayana finds a kindred spirit in a reclusive visitor who's ready to make his true identity known, and fill this summer with new possibilities . . .
Reporter Dana Nichols has come home to Mississippi, determined to uncover the truth behind the tragedy of her parents' long-ago murder-suicide and clear her family name once and for all. The last thing she expected was an instant attraction to handsome, dedicated doctor Tyler Cole-or that her investigation would cause someone to try to destroy Tyler's career and reputation. Now, as they search the past for answers, they must walk a dangerous line between trust and uncertainty that will put their future love at stake.
"Homecoming is the latest in Ms. Alers' Hideaway series, and boy, what an intense installment it's proven to be!"-RT Book Reviews
Sometimes love can take you by surprise.
Kara Newell has a big-city life that needs a major shake-up. Her dedication as a social worker is unwavering, yet her heart tells her that there is more to life than just work. Kara gets the push she needs when, shockingly, she inherits a large estate on an island off the South Carolina coast. Now the charming town of Angels Landing awaits her-along with a secret family she never knew she had.
After surviving war, loss, and heartbreak, ex-marine Jeffrey Hamilton takes his position as the sheriff of idyllic Cavanaugh Island very seriously. So he is the perfect person to watch over the beautiful, confident woman who has turned her new family's expectations upside down-and stepped into the crosshairs of angry local residents.
Soon Kara becomes more than just a job to him, and he begins to need her in ways he never expected. As Kara and Jeffrey confront the town gossips together, they'll learn to face their fears and forgive their pasts in order to find a future filled with happiness in Angels Landing.
National best-selling author Rochelle Alers gets listeners' hearts fluttering with this warm contemporary romance. Xavier Eaton is in Charleston, South Carolina, to start a new phase in his life teaching at a military prep school. The last thing on this ex-Marine's mind is settling down. But when he walks through the doors of the Sweet Persuasions pastry shop and sees owner Selena Yates, love, it seems, is all he can think about.
National best-selling author Rochelle Alers is a winner of the Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing and a Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. In Twice the Temptation, Denise Eaton has built a successful day-care business from scratch, but now her prosperity is under attack. Corporate raider Rhett Ferrell is determined to take Denise down-in business and under the sheets. Rhett has never forgiven Denise for the demise of their college romance, and now his heart is set on sweet revenge.
A winner of the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award, best-selling author Rochelle Alers has penned over 60 novels and has over two million of her books in print. Sweet Destiny finds Dallas native Dr. Mia Eaton living unhappily in a West Virginia mining town. The only thing keeping her around is handsome sheriff Kenyon Chandler, who's doing everything he can to change this city slicker's mind and get her to stay with him.
Winner of the Gold Pen, Romantic Times Career Achievement, and Zora Neale Hurston Literary Awards, Rochelle Alers has nearly two million copies of her books in print. Here she crafts the tale of a hotshot athlete and the woman who can fulfill his dreams. Super Bowl MVP Brandt Wainwright's good fortune runs out when he crashes his SUV into a tree. During the long recuperation, the fun-loving quarterback becomes cranky and sullen-until private nurse Ciara Dennison shows up for duty.
Make your heart merry and unwrap these delightful stories of seasonal romance.
A CHRISTMAS LAYOVER Rochelle Alers When Navy SEAL Captain Noah Crawford and elementary school teacher Sierra Nelson meet on a plane headed east from San Diego, they're glad to pass the time in friendly conversation. But when a freak storm grounds them, Sierra offers Noah a place to spend the night-with her extended family, all of whom assume they're a couple. And as the holiday spirit infuses every moment they spend together, they both begin to wonder if a relationship is a special gift they didn't expect.
THE CHRISTMAS LESSON Cheris Hodges Kayla Matthews isn't looking forward to heading home this Christmas. Divorced and struggling, nothing has turned out the way she expected-including her childhood friend, DeShawn Carter. Now the high school principal, he's also the kind of man she's always dreamed about. But before the holidays are over, Kayla has a chance to reclaim everything she once thought she wanted-or prove to DeShawn that they have a second chance worth celebrating.
CHRISTMAS WITH YOU Pamela Yaye Celebrity stylist Maya Malone can't find anything joyous about the season, not since her ex-fiance left her on Christmas Eve. But one look at suave, sexy sports agent Marc Cunningham is almost enough to change her mind. Their instant attraction feels like the best sort of present, except for one very large obstacle-Maya's NFL star big brother, Marc's new client. It will take more than holiday spirit to convince everyone involved that Marc and Maya's connection will make the angels sing.
Home is where the heart is.
Architect Morgan Dane has always lived according to a plan, crossing off her achievements one by one. But when she’s offered her dream job—the restoration of historic Angels Landing Plantation on beautiful Cavanaugh Island—Morgan’s life takes an unexpected turn.
Carpenter Nathaniel Shaw once took a big chance on commitment—and lost. Needing the healing comforts of home, he returns to Haven Creek to join the family business. Nothing in the small town has changed—except for Morgan Dane. The wallflower he knew in high school has grown into a beautiful woman, and she’s suddenly stirring feelings Nate isn’t sure he’s ready for.
Together Nate and Morgan find a happiness neither could have predicted. But when secrets from the past come to light, their budding relationship is threatened. Will they play it safe or risk their hearts to build a life together?
“Known for her warm yet sensual writing style and intriguing plots, Rochelle does a lovely job of capturing the geniality of the South in her new Cavanaugh Island series.”—BlackPearlsMagazine.com, praise for the series
