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Can he still be considered good, when his behavior is so bad?An affair with the second most powerful man at Johnson Enterprises was not in Diana Cambridge's plans, but one night their smoldering attraction for each other culminates into an erotic kiss that leaves her aching for more.For years, Xavier Johnson rejected his family's wealth and dedicated his life to helping others, earning him the nickname, "the good one." Yet underneath the cordial exterior beats the heart of a Johnson, and this Johnson wants Diana Cambridge. As an employee at his family's company, she should be off limits, but everybody knows, whatever a Johnson wants, a Johnson gets…

Terri Slade learned the hard way to play by her own set of rules. Rule number one, maintain control. Rule number two, never fall in love. Then she met Gavin Johnson and broke both her rules.Gavin Johnson has lived a charmed life full of adventure. In Terri he thinks he's found a kindred spirit and even considers settling down. But when the truth about her past is revealed, their perfect relationship falls apart, and Gavin's left to wonder if he ever really knew her at all.

With such different beliefs about relationships, should they even try? Vow renewal planner, Lorna Kessler, sees the beauty of love every day in her work. Life is short, and she believes when you find someone to love, you should jump in with both feet. Divorce party planner, Reginald Knight, sees the ugliness of divorce every day in his work. After reconnecting with Lorna-an old college acquaintance-he has no doubt that she's a special woman. He believes, however, in taking his time instead of rushing and making a big mistake. Their relationship flourishes despite their differences, but eventually Reginald has a decision to make. Take a leap of faith with the woman who seems perfect for him, or allow another man to take his place. Read all the books in the series! They can be read in any order.SHOW ME by Sharon C. CooperDO ME by Sheryl ListerLOVE ME by Delaney DiamondKISS ME by Sharon C. CooperCHOOSE ME by Sheryl ListerMARRY ME by Delaney Diamond

Does the end justify the means?Cyrus Johnson is rich, powerful, and used to getting his way. When his estranged wife shows up at his office demanding a divorce once and for all, he not only refuses, he makes a demand of his own.Daniella Barrett-Johnson has little bargaining power where Cyrus is concerned, and he's already used his vast financial resources to prolong their divorce and keep her tied to him. Her only hope is to give him what he wants, but if she does, how will she ever be able to leave him for good?

Should they risk their friendship for a chance at love? Alannah Bailey is tired of being the boring best friend of Trenton Johnson and decides on a makeover. After the changes, she starts dating, but instead of being happy, Trenton acts like he wants to keep her under lock and key. Trenton is used to partying and having his pick of women. Such an advantage comes with the Johnson name, their money, and his own good looks. When he needs downtime, he depends on his best buddy, Alannah. But he doesn't like the changes he sees in her lately, and by the time he figures out why, it might be too late.

She offered everything he never knew he needed… Ivy Johnson is stunned when Lucas Baylor makes an appearance at her family's event in Seattle. She hasn't seen him in nine years and never expected to again. Avoiding him is a must. She can't let him uncover her secret, but Lucas won't be denied. When her deception is revealed, it throws his life into a tailspin and forces them to face the truth of their feelings for each other-feelings they've both tried in vain to forget.

She's just what he needs… What happens in the Bahamas should stay in the Bahamas. That was the plan, until the woman Ransom Stewart hooked up with made an appearance at his law firm. He knows he should stay from her. He knows he should leave her alone. But for some reason, he can't. Revenge sex. That's what Sophie Bradshaw told herself the night with Ransom was all about. One night, to punish her boyfriend for years of neglect that culminated in a painful betrayal. She knows she should stay away from Ransom. She knows she should leave him alone. But for some reason…she can't.

They have nothing in common. So why can't they stay away from each other?Construction foreman Tomas Molina has no desire to settle down. He enjoys the single life too much, with all the choices of women available to him. But when ad executive Talia Jackson becomes single again, they start an affair that has him questioning his beliefs about relationships. And the next thing he knows, he's the one demanding exclusivity.Talia Jackson has always done what's right. Gone to the right schools, worn the right clothes, and married the right man. Seeking a boost when her marriage ends in divorce, she finds comfort in the arms of Tomas Molina, a man who makes her feel alive in a way she never has before. Then an unexpected result of their affair forces her to make a tough decision-stay in the world she's known all her life, or make a future with the man she's grown to love.

One night changes everything . . . again.Years ago, when Ryan Stewart saw Shawna Ferguson, it was love at first sight. Unfortunately, he wasn't a free man, and his deception caused him to lose her after a weekend that changed his life.When Shawna's sister and brother-in-law set her up on a blind date, she has no idea it's with Ryan, with whom she'd spent a weekend she wishes she could forget. She reluctantly agrees to finish the date with him, but doing so leaves her vulnerable to his charms and the heat he ignited in her that very first night.

They didn't mean to fall in love…Brenda Morrison has known Jay Santorini for years, but he's off limits. He's her friend's ex-husband, and except for one slip-up, they've always had a platonic relationship. But now that she's back in Atlanta, the smoldering attraction between them is much harder to resist.Jay has always kept a hands-off approach to Brenda, and the time they spend together starts out innocently enough, or so he pretends. Because the truth is, Jay has feelings for her, and those feelings are anything but innocent.

She has never forgotten Venice. Neither has he. Reed Stewart is busy with his daughter. Anika Taylor is busy with her career. Then they run into each other years after a trip that turned their lives upside down. When Reed hires Anika's interior design firm to redecorate his home, the attraction between them burns just as strong as ever. But Anika has a painful secret. If she shares it, she runs the risk of losing Reed for good.

No one said marriage was easy, but it shouldn't be this hard. Audra Connor-Foster is used to presenting a picture of domestic bliss to the outside world. The truth is, her husband hasn't touched her in months. After a bitter argument one night, she finally asks for a divorce. Damon is not surprised when Audra asks, but the words sting. What he won't allow her to do is keep him away from his kids. A battle of wills ensues, forcing the couple to face the truth about the demise of their marriage. In the midst of all the pain, anger, and bitterness, they try to rekindle the fire in their relationship. Before it's too late.

They had no idea how much their lives would change…forever.Imani Karunzika is fiercely independent and refuses to be forced into a loveless marriage with the domineering man her parents want for her. When her friend Crown Prince Wasim al-Hassan of Barrakesch learns he'll be passed over for the throne because he has no wife, she suggests a plan where they enter into a fake engagement. He can then secure his birthright, and she can get her parents off her back.But the marriage must proceed as planned. Wasim becomes the king, she becomes the queen and is now under the rule of a man whose power and authority is unmatched. But Imani's greatest struggle lies not within the walls of the palace, but inside herself as she fights to keep the ultimate secret-that she's madly in love with the king.

(Inspired by current events.)Angela Lipscomb is flattered when Prince Andres of Estoria expresses interest in her, but she's not looking for love. Not with a demanding career that takes all of her time and vivid memories of the pain caused by a broken heart. But their attraction is too strong to resist, and soon she's convinced that an international fling couldn't possibly hurt…could it?Prince Andres is incapable of taking no for an answer. The playboy prince has set his sights on Angela, and neither the vastness of the ocean nor the distance of continents will keep him away. But when reality steps in, he's forced to make a tough decision. Can their relationship work? Or are they better off apart?

"Live in the moment with me."That's what he asked Dahlia to do, and she did, because after a near death experience, her motto was to live life to the fullest. She gave him everything. Her body. Her heart. Then it all came to an abrupt end. She didn't anticipate he wouldn't trust her. She didn't anticipate she couldn't trust him.He wants his son.Three years later, Prince Kofi returns and he's not the same man. He's bitter and angry and knows he has a son. He'll do whatever it takes to bring his heir back to Zamibia, even if it means marrying the woman he believes betrayed him.Dahlia must now raise her son in a culture she doesn't fully understand, but when a nightmare strikes the royal family, will it bring her and Kofi closer together, or tear them apart for good?

Simone Brooks and Cameron Bennett should not be together. She's a wealthy socialite looking for a suitable husband. A man with the right pedigree and an economic status that matches her own. He's part owner of the hottest nightclub in Atlanta with his siblings. Someone who loves cooking, the outdoors, and women, not necessarily in that order. After one night together, their sizzling chemistry makes it difficult to stay away. Then comes the hard part-navigating their differences to salvage a relationship that, while it may be imperfect, overflows with love and passion.

A cat burglar and an assassin run for their lives across Paris-and try not to get distracted by the sizzling attraction between them. Assistant antique dealer by day, cat burglar by night, Sable Devereaux has lived in the shadows for years. With one final heist, she can walk away from a life of crime and open her own antique store, retiring to the quiet existence she has always dreamed of. But during her last theft, she witnesses a murder and goes on the run to escape the cross-hairs of some very powerful people. Agent and master-of-disguise, Hunter Mitchell is intrigued when he has to subdue the sexy thief after she breaks into his Parisian apartment. Then he quickly learns he must protect her-and himself-from an organization hiding much more than a murder. The couple races across Paris in a fight to stay alive and stop one of the most powerful organizations in the world-and discover what they've been looking for all along… is each other.