The plan was simple. One night. No commitment. No regrets.Single dad, Benjamin Jenkins Jr learned the hard way that women can't be trusted. But the moment Mahogany Rowsey hits his radar, he's captivated and unable to resist her magnetic pull.Mahogany can spot a player a mile away, and she's managed to dodge every single one...until Ben. He charms her into a one-night fling that leaves her panting for more. But it won't happen again. She lives in Chicago. He lives in Cincinnati. Still, that doesn't stop her from wanting what she can't have.But when Ben shows up to bid on a project Mahogany is overseeing, what began as one night of passion becomes so much more. Can these two get on the same page long enough to turn one night into forever?

Two entrepreneurs compete for a property but secure the biggest win of all—each other—in this second chance romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper.   Spoiled, fickle, and prissy are only a few of the adjectives that have been used to describe Morgan Redford. Though she’s never had to worry about money, she’s determined to make a name for herself on her own terms. Her new venture won’t be an epic fail like her former professional cuddling service or the short-lived pet hotel. This time, through the nonprofit she cofounded, Morgan is doing something meaningful—helping teens who are aging out of foster care—and she’s got her eye on a property that could house these kids. But the competition is steep, and one of the bidders is someone she never expected. . . .   When real estate developer Drake Faulkner learns that his ex—the one...

Going from friends to lovers doesn't come easy...Corporate attorney Benjamin Jenkins is one of Cincinnati's most eligible bachelors, but he's only interested in one woman—Makena Nichols. Though life took them in different directions, they've been friends for over forty years. Now Ben wants more than just friendship. He wants all of her.Makena compares every man, including her ex-husband, to Ben. He's her heart. She's crazy about him, and what they share is more than love. But she's not willing to risk their friendship for a romance that might not last. However, Ben is persistent, and her stubbornness is no match to his.When a Jenkins' family secret shatters Ben's world, Makena is the one he turns to. But will their friendship survive a roller-coaster of emotions? Or will their eternal love bring them through this challenging time?

She's everything he never knew he wanted...Former CIA spy Myles Carrington experienced enough danger in his clandestine days. The last thing he needs in his life right now is trouble, but that's what he gets when salon owner Geneva Ramsey crosses his path. She's combative, fierce and the sexiest woman he's ever met, but he's not looking for anything serious. He promises himself only one night with her and nothing more.Geneva kissed him on a dare. A dare that altered her carefree life, and she's conflicted. Myles is an enigma, a puzzle she can't piece together. Yet, she's addicted to him—which is just crazy. She never gets serious with any guy, but after one night with Myles no other man will do. Now, she just needs him to cooperate.When an unknown enemy from Myles's past begins hunting him, the hunter becomes the hunted. Myles will destroy anyone who dares threaten those he loves, but will Geneva become a casualty of his past? Or can Myles save her...

Even when he does good, he's still bad...Lazarus "Laz" Dimas made plenty of enemies as an Atlanta police detective. Now that he is a security specialist and married with a family, he does everything by the book...mostly. It's not until someone threatens his family does he fall back into his old, lethal, behavior and resurrects his former mantra, By Any Means Necessary.Journey has it all—an amazing husband, a rewarding career as an assistant district attorney and the most adorable baby girl. Yet, she wants more. She wants to be Atlanta's next District Attorney. Laz is always supportive and makes sure she wants for nothing, but not this time. He insists she choose—their marriage or the job she desires. It should be an easy decision, but it takes almost losing everything she holds dear before Journey checks her priorities.And when tragedy threatens to rip her and Laz's relationship apart, they must fight to keep it together...but is it too late?

A romantic reunion...threatened by their past. Amina Kelly broke Sergeant Maxwell Layton's heart when she married his best friend. But the detective never forgot her...or the sizzling attraction they never acted on. Years later, while Maxwell and Amina work together to find her ex's killer, Maxwell finds his desire for the nurse stronger than ever. As he puts his life on the line to keep Amina safe, Maxwell realizes that the greatest risk of all might be to his heart. From Harlequin Romantic Suspense: Danger. Passion. Drama.

Some past loves can stand the test of time...Ballet dancer Soul Carrington has lived her dream of traveling the world. But the past year has been one life hurdle after another until she moves back to Atlanta. Now life is looking up, especially when she comes face-to-face with a past love. A man who makes her heart dance pirouettes and her body pulse with desire.Not a day has gone by that police officer Micah Olsen hasn't longed for his first love. However, their encounter in Atlanta is not by chance. Yet, against his better judgment, he has to let her believe it is, which isn't easy. All of the emotions he once felt for her return with a vengeance. Their attraction is more powerful than ever, and when hot kisses turn into heated nights, Micah knows he has to come clean. But will it be too late?

Some lessons are harder to learn than others.Jerry Jenkins is a player. He loves women. Curvy women. Soft women. He's unapologetically drawn to full-figured women. With all the beauties in the world, he has no intention of settling down with just one. Not until Rayne Ellison moves in next door. But the curvaceous beauty doesn't fall for his charm. Still, she's the only woman who has him willing to shred his bachelor's card.If there's one lesson single mom Rayne learned over the years, it's to avoid players. Been there, done that. Barely survived. No way will she fall prey to another ladies' man. She has one focus—raising her daughter, but there's something so magnetic about Jerry. Rayne agrees to be friends, but nothing more. At least that's what she tells herself.When tragedy strikes, Rayne is ready to give up, but it's Jerry who keeps her afloat. He breaks down her defenses and, in the process, gives her a lesson on love.

Mona Lisa Gregory is ready to live her best life. She's moving on after thirty-five years of dating one man. Scrapping the holy matrimony fantasy, a carefree and no-strings-attached passion is her new obsession. But her perfect plan has one hiccup. Dexter Jenkins.Dex is an old-school guy who believes in falling in love with one woman and living happily-ever-after. He once had it all. A great job. Money in the bank. A happy, thirty-year marriage. He lost everything he held dear after one unfortunate accident. Guilt plagued him for years, but he has finally forgiven himself. Now he's ready to give love a try again.Mona is not looking for long-term. But Dexter is unwilling to ignore the fierce passion they share whenever he holds her in his arms. He will do whatever it takes to make her the next Mrs. Jenkins. But will secrets from his past and her former lover keep them from having the life they deserve? Or will their love be strong enough to withstand every...

A woman learns the hard way about mixing business with pleasure in this hilarious new romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Sharon C. Cooper.I am beautiful. I am confident. I am lovable. I am a lottery winner.This is the mantra that will get Dreamy Daniels through each day until she makes it big. So what if she lives in a seedy part of Los Angeles in a house that’s one earthquake away from crumbling, or works an unfulfilling secretarial job while struggling to finish her bachelor’s degree? All Dreamy needs to do is win the lottery, which she’s been entering in as a weekly tradition with her grandfather. When she catches the attention of her boss’s potential investor, Dreamy has to remind herself to focus on her career goals so she can be her own boss. Who cares if he has the social grace of the Duke of Sussex and the suaveness of Idris Elba? No distractions allowed.Growing up with a...

When it comes to true love, never say never...Trust doesn't come easy for NBA superstar Hunter Graham, especially after his fiancée married his stepbrother. Vowing to be single for the rest of his life, women and gambling have become his favorite pastimes. But when Hunter learns of his stepbrother's death, he's forced to deal with the woman who crushed his soul. He wants nothing to do with her, but his heart won't cooperate.Viviana Connelly thought being blackmailed into marriage was the worst thing she could ever experience. Wrong. Coming face-to-face with the only man she's ever loved after betraying him is like a punishment worse than death. Hunter hates her. She might've made peace without him in her life, but when they are unexpectedly thrown together, their passion reignites, and the flame between them burns hotter than ever.Hunter refuses to let vicious accusations from the media or the NBA's claim of him having a gambling problem keep him from a...