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Before the clock strikes twelve… It is New Year’s Eve, and the Locke sisters are back with laughter, love, passion, and of course, drama. Which couple is finally headed to the altar first?  

Inspired by the Lipstick Diaries! A journal for you. In stock Lipstick Diaries and Forever Begins. You can custom order your favorite cover by emailing me with your choice. Journal topics will be accessed on this site once you purchase. Price includes journal, topics, and shipping and handling. Examples: What is your earliest memory of love? Was it parent-to-child? Or your parents’ relationship? Take a moment and think about how that memory shapes your ideas of love now. Think about past intimate relationships. List their pros and cons. Is there a pattern for the type of partners you choose?

IS LOVE WORTH RISKING IT ALL? Psychologist Dr. Zoe Broussard has always been a no-nonsense, play by the rules woman until she meets her new client. From the moment the impossibly gorgeous Michael Carson walks into her office, she finds herself dangerously drawn to him and irrevocably hooked. Michael is an NFL quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract and a penchant for breaking hearts. He’s used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to tempt his hot new therapist into exploring the obvious passion between them. Even though there’s another man in her life. Can Zoe resist Michael’s charms and her growing feelings for him? More importantly, is she willing to risk everything for a man who may not be there tomorrow? ***Each story can be read as a standalone but the experience is so much richer if you read them all***

WAS LOVE WORTH THE RISK? After making the decision to take a chance on love with sexy NFL player Michael Carson, Dr. Zoe Broussard is more than thrilled to be the lady on his arm. She has always been independent with self-confidence but soon discovers that the lifestyle of a superstar athlete may be more than she bargained for. Michael is determined to prove to the beautiful and headstrong Zoe that he is worth the risk and loves only her. As his world becomes hers and obstacles are thrown in their path, he begins to doubt if he is truly the man she deserves. Now that they’re officially a couple, can Zoe adjust to losing her career as she has known it? Will their love survive, especially when a person from Michael’s past resurfaces and tensions strain their relationship?

IS THEIR LOVE STRONG ENOUGH? From the moment NFL Superstar Michael Carson walked into Dr. Zoe Broussard’s office, Zoe’s life has never been the same. Now that Michael and the Gators have won the Super Bowl and he openly professed his love for her to the world, Zoe is in the spotlight more than ever. As she adjusts to the newfound attention, practicing psychology again, and most importantly her new roles of wife and mother, she finds herself in the familiar struggle of maintaining her identity. Michael could not be happier with being at the top of his game on and off the field. He remains steadfast in his love for Zoe and ready to take on the challenges of fatherhood, when he receives disturbing news. In this game of life, is their love strong enough to overcome any obstacles—even sabotage at the hands of someone else?

ENDGAME Psychologist Dr. Zoe Broussard has always been a no-nonsense, play by the rules woman until she meets her new client. From the moment the impossibly gorgeous Michael Carson walks into her office, she finds herself dangerously drawn to him and irrevocably hooked. Michael is an NFL quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract and a penchant for breaking hearts. He’s used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to tempt his hot new therapist into exploring the obvious passion between them. Even though there’s another man in her life. Can Zoe resist Michael’s charms and her growing feelings for him? More importantly, is she willing to risk everything for a man who may not be there tomorrow? GAME TIME WAS LOVE WORTH THE RISK? After making the decision to take a chance on love with sexy NFL player Michael Carson, Dr. Zoe Broussard is more than thrilled to be the lady on his arm. She has always been independent with self-confidence but soon discovers that the lifestyle of a superstar athlete may be more than she bargained for. Michael is determined to prove to the beautiful and headstrong Zoe that he is worth the risk and loves only her. As his world becomes hers and obstacles are thrown in their path, he begins to doubt if he is truly the man she deserves. Now that they’re officially a couple, can Zoe adjust to losing her career as she has known it? Will their love survive, especially when a person from Michael’s past resurfaces and tensions strain their relationship? GAME CHANGER IS THEIR LOVE STRONG ENOUGH? From the moment NFL Superstar Michael Carson walked into Dr. Zoe Broussard’s office, Zoe’s life has never been the same. Now that Michael and the Gators have won the Super Bowl and he openly professed his love for her to the world, Zoe is in the spotlight more than ever. As she adjusts to the newfound attention, practicing psychology again, and most importantly her new roles of wife and mother, she finds herself in the familiar struggle of maintaining her identity. Michael could not be happier with being at the top of his game on and off the field. He remains steadfast in his love for Zoe and ready to take on the challenges of fatherhood, when he receives disturbing news. In this game of life, is their love strong enough to overcome any obstacles—even sabotage at the hands of someone else? ***Each story can be read as a standalone but the experience is so much richer if you read them all***

WHEN LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS… On the eve of their tenth wedding anniversary, Kameron and Aaron Youngblood plan to renew their vows. They seem to have the perfect life and are the very definition of “couple goals.” Yet Kameron feels uneasy about her relationship but can’t figure out what’s missing. Until Bakari, Aaron’s hot younger brother, arrives in town for a job interview, bold in his attraction toward his sister-in-law. Kameron finds herself hopelessly drawn to him again like she was all those years ago when they first met. Now that he’s back, Bakari is determined to get Kameron to risk it all for him—even if it means losing his brother forever… **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery and this story may not be the one for you**

WHEN LOVE DESTROYS ALL… Bakari Youngblood is moving back home to Washington, DC, and his family could not be happier. But not Kameron, his brother’s wife and the love of his life, with whom he shared a weekend of passion. Now that he’s back and tantalizingly insistent that they continue to explore their love, Kameron is even more determined to suppress her desires for him and focus on her marriage. Although her heart belongs to Bakari, Kameron believes she and Aaron can still be happy. All of that changes when her supposedly faithful and dutiful husband comes home late one night with a flimsy excuse. Now, Kameron wonders if Aaron is having an affair and if Bakari knew all along. As she battles her heart and conscience about her feelings toward her marriage and Bakari, secrets are slowly revealed that threaten to destroy the picture-perfect Youngbloods and the very fabric of their lives. **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery**

WHEN LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED… After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he’s leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother’s affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers. Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed. Can Kameron make it through this final test…or will she finally break? **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery**

FORBIDDEN WHEN LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS… On the eve of their tenth wedding anniversary, Kameron and Aaron Youngblood plan to renew their vows. They seem to have the perfect life and are the very definition of “couple goals.” Yet Kameron feels uneasy about her relationship but can’t figure out what’s missing. Until Bakari, Aaron’s hot younger brother, arrives in town for a job interview, bold in his attraction toward his sister-in-law. Kameron finds herself hopelessly drawn to him again like she was all those years ago when they first met. Now that he’s back, Bakari is determined to get Kameron to risk it all for him—even if it means losing his brother forever… **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery and this story may not be the one for you** FORBIDDEN SECRETS WHEN LOVE DESTROYS ALL… Bakari Youngblood is moving back home to Washington, DC, and his family could not be happier. But not Kameron, his brother’s wife and the love of his life, with whom he shared a weekend of passion. Now that he’s back and tantalizingly insistent that they continue to explore their love, Kameron is even more determined to suppress her desires for him and focus on her marriage. Although her heart belongs to Bakari, Kameron believes she and Aaron can still be happy. All of that changes when her supposedly faithful and dutiful husband comes home late one night with a flimsy excuse. Now, Kameron wonders if Aaron is having an affair and if Bakari knew all along. As she battles her heart and conscience about her feelings toward her marriage and Bakari, secrets are slowly revealed that threaten to destroy the picture-perfect Youngbloods and the very fabric of their lives. **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery** FORBIDDEN HEARTS WHEN LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED… After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he’s leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother’s affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers. Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed. Can Kameron make it through this final test…or will she finally break? **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery** ***First published under Garden Avenue Press May 2019 and republished under Tiye March 2021. (30+ reviews haven’t converted yet)***

When all it takes is seven days… Nia Winston, a young high school principal, stands in a fan line at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, hoping to get Justin Ray, the hottest R&B singer, to donate to her non-profit. When they meet sparks fly, or maybe it was just Nia’s imagination. Until Nia has a surprise meeting with Justin, a month later while she is in Atlanta and Justin asks her to spend one week with him no strings attached. Wanting to escape her own problems back at home, she agrees and has the most passionate time of her life. As real love develops inexplicably between Nia and Justin, she can no longer hide the truth. And when her truth threatens to harm Justin’s white-hot career, she leaves him one night with only a goodbye text. Two years later, Justin unexpectedly comes back in her life, demanding answers. All of her emotions come rushing back, but is she ready to give up everything she cherishes for a man she knew for only one week and a world she never wanted?

When the only man you want is not yours to have… Destiny Montgomery has just landed the opportunity of a lifetime to write singer and dancer, Jacob River’s biography. She’s more than thrilled to be a part of his project and travel closely with Jacob on his concert tour. However, Destiny doesn’t expect the sparks she feels whenever she’s near him and is irresistibly attracted to the sexy superstar as he slowly reveals his life and himself to her. Jacob Rivers is the biggest entertainer in the world and handpicked Destiny to write his biography because he believes she’s the only one for the job. She also might be the only one for him. From the moment they meet, Jacob is inexplicably drawn to Destiny and wants her with a passion he must deny. He is legally bound to someone else. Will they be able to walk away from the tempting love that feels so right even though it’s so very wrong? ***This complicated interracial love story contains adultery and if you’re uncomfortable with this subject then this story may not be suitable for you.***

Nia Winston, a young high school principal, stands in a fan line at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, hoping to get Justin Ray, the hottest R&B singer, to donate to her non-profit. When they meet sparks fly, or maybe it was just Nia’s imagination. Until Nia has a surprise meeting with Justin, a month later while she is in Atlanta and Justin asks her to spend one week with him no strings attached. Wanting to escape her own problems back at home, she agrees and has the most passionate time of her life. As real love develops inexplicably between Nia and Justin, she can no longer hide the truth. And when her truth threatens to harm Justin’s white-hot career, she leaves him one night with only a goodbye text. Two years later, Justin unexpectedly comes back in her life, demanding answers. All of her emotions come rushing back, but is she ready to give up everything she cherishes for a man she knew for only one week and a world she never wanted?

Jasmine Green has always been unlucky in love. When she is dumped unceremoniously by text three years ago, she decides to only focus on friends, work, and law school and not necessarily in that order. But that suddenly changes while on her first girls’ trip to Essence Festival when she literally bumps into Montana Keyes, a handsome, charming, and wealthy professional basketball player. There is instant chemistry between them and they enjoy a no-strings attached, passion-filled weekend. While she is content to leave their weekend as a pleasant memory, Montana wants more and promises a future. And although she finds herself irrevocably drawn to him, she decides not to risk her heart on a man who can and has practically had any woman he wanted. As time passes Jasmine is unable to forget Montana and when they meet again she is surprised to discover he still feels the same. She now must make a choice to remain in her comfortable world or explore a new one full of passion and romance where the stakes are higher than she has ever known. Will she trust Montana, and more importantly herself enough to take a chance on love?

Now that Jasmine Green has decided to open her heart to NBA player, Montana Keyes, she has never been happier. She couldn’t ask for anything more in a relationship, until an encounter with a woman from his past, raises her own insecurities and mistrust between them. Montana has never been faithful or honest with any woman before Jasmine. Although he reassures her that he is a committed man and his past callous treatment of women is over, Montana struggles internally to be the man Jasmine deserves. After a trip to Chicago to meet Montana’s family where deep secrets are unveiled, Jasmine realizes that she isn’t the only one with scars. And she wonders if maybe through their love for each other, they can finally heal from their own personal wounds. Maybe…

A meet-cute at the Essence Festival leads to a love of a lifetime. Jasmine Green is officially engaged to and having NBA superstar, Montana Keyes’ baby. Believing they’ve left behind any insecurities, Jasmine and Montana fully embrace their undeniable love. Until events happen that threaten their happily ever after and old wounds are opened again. Jasmine begins to question if Montana has really changed and if her heart is strong enough to survive if he hasn’t…

A meet-cute at the Essence Festival leads to a love of a lifetime. Jasmine Green is officially engaged to and having NBA superstar, Montana Keyes’ baby. Believing they’ve left behind any insecurities, Jasmine and Montana fully embrace their undeniable love. Until events happen that threaten their happily ever after and old wounds are opened again. Jasmine begins to question if Montana has really changed and if her heart is strong enough to survive if he hasn’t… **This Special Edition is reformatted and includes bonus chapters of Montana’s point of view from each of the trilogies!**

ESSENCE OF YOU Jasmine Green has always been unlucky in love. When she is dumped unceremoniously by text three years ago, she decides to only focus on friends, work, and law school and not necessarily in that order. But that suddenly changes while on her first girls’ trip to Essence Festival when she literally bumps into Montana Keyes, a handsome, charming, and wealthy professional basketball player. There is instant chemistry between them and they enjoy a no-strings-attached passion-filled weekend. While she is content to leave their weekend as a pleasant memory, Montana wants more and promises a future. And although she finds herself irrevocably drawn to him, she decides not to risk her heart on a man who has left a trail of broken hearts. As time passes Jasmine is unable to forget Montana and when they meet again she is surprised to discover he still feels the same. She now must make a choice to remain in her comfortable world or explore a new one full of passion and romance where the stakes are higher than she has ever known. Will she trust Montana, and more importantly herself enough to take a chance on love? ESSENCE OF ME Now that Jasmine Green has decided to open her heart to NBA player, Montana Keyes, she has never been happier. She couldn’t ask for anything more in a relationship, until an encounter with a woman from his past, raises her own insecurities and mistrust between them. Montana has never been faithful or honest with any woman before Jasmine. Although he reassures her that he is a committed man and his past callous treatment of women is over, Montana struggles internally to be the man Jasmine deserves. After a trip to Chicago to meet Montana’s family where deep secrets are unveiled, Jasmine realizes that she isn’t the only one with scars. And she wonders if maybe through their love for each other, they can finally heal from their own personal wounds. Maybe… ESSENCE OF US SPECIAL EDITION A meet-cute at the Essence Festival leads to a love of a lifetime. Jasmine Green is officially engaged to and having NBA superstar, Montana Keyes’ baby. Believing they’ve left behind any insecurities, Jasmine and Montana fully embrace their undeniable love. Until events happen that threaten their happily ever after and old wounds are opened again. Jasmine begins to question if Montana has really changed and if her heart is strong enough to survive if he hasn’t… **This Special Edition is reformatted and includes bonus chapters of Montana’s point of view from each of the trilogies!**

Determined not to follow her mother’s footsteps and give up her dreams for a man, Autumn Locke has no time or desire for a serious relationship. She simply wants to enjoy her last year of college and study hard, while playing even harder. Falling in love was never a part of the plan. Until she unexpectedly has to live with Quincy Jackson, the sexy head drum major, who is just as resolute to tempt Autumn to act on their undeniable attraction.

Winter Locke, still reeling from a broken engagement with her high school sweetheart, is dreading the holidays for the first time in years. An emotional setback seems likely given that she also has an upcoming class reunion in which seeing her ex-fiancé is highly probable. While lamenting her blues to her best friend, he tells her she should go and finally put the past behind her. Winter begins to have hope for love again and wonders if he’s the reason why. Chad Turner, never big on commitment, is tired of witnessing Winter waste tears on a man he’d always hated. He’s also a firm believer that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone new. Before she sees her ex again, Chad proposes to take Winter out on a date to remind her that there’s love after heartbreak. What she doesn’t know is his determination to prove that he’s the only one for her.

Believing that lasting love is damn near impossible, the fiercely independent Spring Locke has always preferred sex without complications over commitment. Considered the wild, irresponsible, and selfish one in her family, in her career she is the complete opposite. As a human resources specialist, Spring is dedicated and destined for promotion until there is a merger and she is forced to adjust to a new supervisor. From their very first meeting, Miles Davenport is infuriating, arrogant, demanding, uptight and so not her type. Yet Spring finds herself insanely attracted to her single, handsome, and aloof boss. Confident in her ability to get any man she wants Miles becomes her challenge. When he finally succumbs to Spring’s irresistibly tempting charms, she is unprepared for the deep, emotional connection that Miles evokes within her and the love he expects from her. And for once Spring wants to give a man her all. Except she has unshared truths from her past that threaten the very love that she now desires. **Material may be intense for some readers.**

When love strikes so unexpectedly… Summer Locke has made sacrifices for the sake of her family for most of her life. First as the oldest of four daughters, and then as a busy doctor and single mother to her burgeoning teen, Bella. Now at thirty-five with three younger sisters all coupled up, she is fighting loneliness and resentment. Afraid to truly love because of a secret she is not yet ready to reveal, she has given up on happily ever after and would settle with happily for now. Until she meets cowboy Maverick Shaw. He is the man she never knew she’d dreamed of with his rugged good looks, easy smile, natural swagger, and undeniable sex appeal. As their love grows, and the pressure to divulge the truth heightens, Summer’s world begins to spin out of control. And she wonders if she can withstand the consequences of her past actions or will she lose it all?

SHE WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE A GAME… With his pretty-boy looks, engaging smile, mad skills, and a rep for playing just as hard on and off the stage, award-winning jazz musician, Tristan Locke doesn’t believe in love or exclusivity. Bored with the ease in which he gets women, he accepts a bet. Tristan must bed Phoenix Avery – who proclaimed on her Instagram that she is a virgin waiting for love and marriage – before the annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Party. Confident he will win, Tristan relentlessly pursues Phoenix until he is struck by the most unlikely sensation of all…love.

AUTUMN FALLS Determined not to follow her mother’s footsteps and give up her dreams for a man, Autumn Locke has no time or desire for a serious relationship. She simply wants to enjoy her last year of college and study hard, while playing even harder. Falling in love was never a part of the plan. Until she unexpectedly has to live with Quincy Jackson, the sexy head drum major, who is just as resolute to tempt Autumn to act on their undeniable attraction. THE WINTER DATE Winter Locke, still reeling from a broken engagement with her high school sweetheart, is dreading the holidays for the first time in years. An emotional setback seems likely given that she also has an upcoming class reunion in which seeing her ex-fiancé is highly probable. While lamenting her blues to her best friend, he tells her she should go and finally put the past behind her. Winter begins to have hope for love again and wonders if he’s the reason why. Chad Turner, never big on commitment, is tired of witnessing Winter waste tears on a man he’d always hated. He’s also a firm believer that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone new. Before she sees her ex again, Chad proposes to take Winter out on a date to remind her that there’s love after heartbreak. What she doesn’t know is his determination to prove that he’s the only one for her. SPRING BLOSSOMS When the one you love to hate is the one… Believing that lasting love is damn near impossible, the fiercely independent Spring Locke has always preferred sex without complications over commitment. Considered the wild, irresponsible, and selfish one in her family, in her career she is the complete opposite. As a human resources specialist, Spring is dedicated and destined for promotion until there is a merger and she is forced to adjust to a new supervisor. From their very first meeting, Miles Davenport is infuriating, arrogant, demanding, uptight and so not her type. Yet Spring finds herself insanely attracted to her single, handsome, and aloof boss. Confident in her ability to get any man she wants Miles becomes her challenge. When he finally succumbs to Spring’s irresistibly tempting charms, she is unprepared for the deep, emotional connection that Miles evokes within her and the love he expects from her. And for once Spring wants to give a man her all. Except she has unshared truths from her past that threaten the very love that she now desires. **Material may be intense for some readers.** MASQUERADE SEDUCTION SHE WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE A GAME… With his pretty-boy looks, engaging smile, mad skills, and a rep for playing just as hard on and off the stage, award-winning jazz musician, Tristan Locke doesn’t believe in love or exclusivity. Bored with the ease in which he gets women, he accepts a bet. Tristan must bed Phoenix Avery – who proclaimed on her Instagram that she is a virgin waiting for love and marriage – before the annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Party. Confident he will win, Tristan relentlessly pursues Phoenix until he is struck by the most unlikely sensation of all…love.

The beautiful and free-spirited Raini Blue is a struggling artist with aspirations to have her own gallery. Believing she is content, she’s comfortable with her job at a local bookstore and selling her wares in the New Orleans French Market. But her world is about to shift when Tre LaSalle, the man with whom she shared her first kiss as a teenager, comes back into her life. Between his new role as mayor of a world-renowned city and being a single father to his eight-year-old daughter, Tre has little time for relationships. Until Raini Blue. Intrigued by her beauty and her resistance to his charms, he is determined to win her over. Tre ignites her passions and awakens desires long dormant, but Raini wonders if he can truly accept her bohemian lifestyle, whether or not her family’s checkered past will hurt his political aspirations, and ultimately, can she trust him with her heart?

Every Queen needs her King…Prominent and successful attorney, Devin Toussaint has notoriously had more than his fair share of women. Healed from his very public and painful divorce and now a better man, Devin has his mind set on the gorgeous Royalty, the only woman who has ever tamed his wandering heart.Royalty James has it all—a successful career, a brilliant son, and is dating a good man. The only thing missing is an all-consuming passionate love, which she once had with one man. A man who still has the power to set her body and soul aflame with a simple touch. Devin Toussaint, a man who could destroy her once he discovers that her son is also his.As he slowly melts her defenses and they grow impossibly deeper in love, Royalty wonders if Devin will forgive her, and if their flame will continue to burn hot, or smolder into embers once he learns the truth.

UNFORGETTABLE KISS The beautiful and free-spirited Raini Blue is a struggling artist with aspirations to have her own gallery. Believing she is content, she’s comfortable with her job at a local bookstore and selling her wares in the New Orleans French Market. But her world is about to shift when Tre LaSalle, the man with whom she shared her first kiss as a teenager, comes back into her life.Between his new role as mayor of a world-renowned city and being a single father to his eight-year-old daughter, Tre has little time for relationships. Until Raini Blue. Intrigued by her beauty and her resistance to his charms, he is determined to win her over. Tre ignites her passions and awakens desires long dormant, but Raini wonders if he can truly accept her bohemian lifestyle, whether or not her family’s checkered past will hurt his political aspirations, and ultimately, can she trust him with her heart? UNFORGETTABLE MAN Every Queen needs her King…Prominent and successful attorney, Devin Toussaint has notoriously had more than his fair share of women. Healed from his very public and painful divorce and now a better man, Devin has his mind set on the gorgeous Royalty, the only woman who has ever tamed his wandering heart.Royalty James has it all—a successful career, a brilliant son, and is dating a good man. The only thing missing is an all-consuming passionate love, which she once had with one man. A man who still has the power to set her body and soul aflame with a simple touch. Devin Toussaint, a man who could destroy her once he discovers that her son is also his. As he slowly melts her defenses and they grow impossibly deeper in love, Royalty wonders if Devin will forgive her, and if their flame will continue to burn hot, or smolder into embers once he learns the truth.

She needed to escape from heartbreak. He just needed her. Skye Baptiste, hurt over the end of her engagement, travels to Los Angeles for a week to heal. While coming to terms with the demise of her relationship, she has a chance encounter with superstar Jordan Mathews at a hotel bistro that turns her whole world upside down. **Can be read as a standalone or as the first story of The Escape Trilogy.**

Skye Baptiste and superstar actor, Jordan Mathews shared a passionate escape in Los Angeles and ultimately decided to go their separate ways. Now, a year later, Skye discovers that Jordan is in her home city of New Orleans during Bayou Classic Weekend. After a late-night sexual encounter, an unquenchable fire is ignited and Jordan and Skye can’t seem to get enough of each other. Except the stakes are even higher this time and others could be hurt. **Can be read as a standalone or as the second story of The Escape Trilogy.**

Fantasy has finally become reality for Skye Baptiste, a corporate trainer from New Orleans. Jordan Mathews, the hot superstar actor, with whom she had a passionate affair, is now committed to a relationship with her. When Jordan wants her to move with him to Los Angeles, Skye couldn’t be happier. Until she is thrust into the spotlight, because of his scorned ex, a popular actress determined to get him back. As Skye grapples with what it means to be Jordan’s woman, trust issues and insecurities threaten their happily ever after. In so doing, she discovers self-truths, that endings aren’t always neat, and that true love is always worth the risk. **Can be read as a standalone or the third and final story of The Escape Trilogy.**

SHE NEEDED TO ESCAPE FROM HEARTBREAK. HE JUST NEEDED HER… ***All three stories including Jordan Mathews’ POV bonus chapters (including an epilogue) all in one book!*** THE ESCAPE Skye Baptiste, hurt over the end of her engagement, travels to Los Angeles for a week to heal. While coming to terms with the demise of her relationship, she has a chance encounter with superstar Jordan Mathews at a hotel bistro that turns her whole world upside down. THE OBSESSION Skye Baptiste and superstar actor, Jordan Mathews shared a passionate escape in Los Angeles and ultimately decided to go their separate ways. Now, a year later, Skye discovers that Jordan is in her home city of New Orleans during Bayou Classic Weekend. After a late-night sexual encounter, an unquenchable fire is ignited and Jordan and Skye can’t seem to get enough of each other. Except the stakes are even higher this time and others could be hurt. THE AFTERMATH Fantasy has finally become reality for Skye Baptiste, a corporate trainer from New Orleans. Jordan Mathews, the hot superstar actor, with whom she had a passionate affair, is now committed to a relationship with her. When Jordan wants her to move with him to Los Angeles, Skye couldn’t be happier. Until she is thrust into the spotlight, because of his scorned ex, a popular actress determined to get him back. As Skye grapples with what it means to be Jordan’s woman, trust issues and insecurities threaten their happily ever after. In so doing, she discovers self-truths, that endings aren’t always neat, and that true love is always worth the risk.

THEY SAY REVENGE SEX IS SO MUCH MORE FUN… The love of my life just asked me to marry him. I should be the happiest woman in the world. Except. I can’t forget that he cheated on me. How does he get to have me as a prize when he took my love for granted? My mama says I should let it go and just be happy because men will be men. Using that logic, women should be women and act on our carnal desires and impulses. Even if we hurt the men who love us. That’s what men have been doing for ages. While women are expected to forgive and continue to love them no matter what. Maybe I don’t want to just forgive. Maybe I want to get even. Today I met NFL star, Michael Carson, this sinfully delicious man who only wants one night with me. And maybe it’s time for a little poetic justice before I get to my happily ever after… Recently engaged, Monica Charles still reeling from her man’s betrayal is hired to cater NFL star Michael Carson’s party for the weekend. Excited and ready for the biggest job of her career, what she isn’t prepared for is to be tantalizingly tempted by the sexy athlete, who only wants one night with her. **THIS IS A PREQUEL OF SORTS TO THE ENDGAME TRILOGY**

ALL HE KNOWS IS THE GAME, SHE TAUGHT HIM THERE’S MORE. Zeke Powers, the best catcher in the Major Leagues, has been reckless too many times and is in danger of losing his baseball contract without the help of his sexy publicist, Jade Maxwell. The woman he can’t (and doesn’t try to) resist. Jade believes she has what it takes to change Zeke’s bad-boy reputation if she can just get him to be more open and believe that his personal triumphs are bigger than the game. Recently divorced from an unfaithful husband, Jade is also wary of their alluring, soulful chemistry that Zeke is temptingly insistent on exploring. Always straightforward, Jade makes it clear to Zeke she doesn’t mix business and pleasure, especially with a handsome and charismatic athlete who has never been seen with the same woman twice. Undeterred by Jade’s reticence, he knows it’s only a matter of time before she succumbs to their magnetic attraction. After all, Zeke didn’t beat all odds to have a dream career as a professional ballplayer without persistence and patience. And Jade Maxwell is so worth the wait. Check out the other book in this series of sexy baseball players and the women who love them: Caught In The Game by Cassie Verano **Both stories are standalone and don’t have to be read in any particular order.**

WAS LOVE WORTH THE RISK? After making the decision to take a chance on love with sexy NFL player Michael Carson, Dr. Zoe Broussard is more than thrilled to be the lady on his arm. She has always been independent with self-confidence but soon discovers that the lifestyle of a superstar athlete may be more than she bargained for. Michael is determined to prove to the beautiful and headstrong Zoe that he is worth the risk and loves only her. As his world becomes hers and obstacles are thrown in their path, he begins to doubt if he is truly the man she deserves. Now that they’re officially a couple, can Zoe adjust to losing her career as she has known it? Will their love survive, especially when a person from Michael’s past resurfaces and tensions strain their relationship?

IS THEIR LOVE STRONG ENOUGH? From the moment NFL Superstar Michael Carson walked into Dr. Zoe Broussard’s office, Zoe’s life has never been the same. Now that Michael and the Gators have won the Super Bowl and he openly professed his love for her to the world, Zoe is in the spotlight more than ever. As she adjusts to the newfound attention, practicing psychology again, and most importantly her new roles of wife and mother, she finds herself in the familiar struggle of maintaining her identity. Michael could not be happier with being at the top of his game on and off the field. He remains steadfast in his love for Zoe and ready to take on the challenges of fatherhood, when he receives disturbing news. In this game of life, is their love strong enough to overcome any obstacles—even sabotage at the hands of someone else?

ENDGAME Psychologist Dr. Zoe Broussard has always been a no-nonsense, play by the rules woman until she meets her new client. From the moment the impossibly gorgeous Michael Carson walks into her office, she finds herself dangerously drawn to him and irrevocably hooked. Michael is an NFL quarterback with a multimillion-dollar contract and a penchant for breaking hearts. He’s used to getting what he wants, and he’s determined to tempt his hot new therapist into exploring the obvious passion between them. Even though there’s another man in her life. Can Zoe resist Michael’s charms and her growing feelings for him? More importantly, is she willing to risk everything for a man who may not be there tomorrow? GAME TIME WAS LOVE WORTH THE RISK? After making the decision to take a chance on love with sexy NFL player Michael Carson, Dr. Zoe Broussard is more than thrilled to be the lady on his arm. She has always been independent with self-confidence but soon discovers that the lifestyle of a superstar athlete may be more than she bargained for. Michael is determined to prove to the beautiful and headstrong Zoe that he is worth the risk and loves only her. As his world becomes hers and obstacles are thrown in their path, he begins to doubt if he is truly the man she deserves. Now that they’re officially a couple, can Zoe adjust to losing her career as she has known it? Will their love survive, especially when a person from Michael’s past resurfaces and tensions strain their relationship? GAME CHANGER IS THEIR LOVE STRONG ENOUGH? From the moment NFL Superstar Michael Carson walked into Dr. Zoe Broussard’s office, Zoe’s life has never been the same. Now that Michael and the Gators have won the Super Bowl and he openly professed his love for her to the world, Zoe is in the spotlight more than ever. As she adjusts to the newfound attention, practicing psychology again, and most importantly her new roles of wife and mother, she finds herself in the familiar struggle of maintaining her identity. Michael could not be happier with being at the top of his game on and off the field. He remains steadfast in his love for Zoe and ready to take on the challenges of fatherhood, when he receives disturbing news. In this game of life, is their love strong enough to overcome any obstacles—even sabotage at the hands of someone else? ***Each story can be read as a standalone but the experience is so much richer if you read them all***

WHEN LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS… On the eve of their tenth wedding anniversary, Kameron and Aaron Youngblood plan to renew their vows. They seem to have the perfect life and are the very definition of “couple goals.” Yet Kameron feels uneasy about her relationship but can’t figure out what’s missing. Until Bakari, Aaron’s hot younger brother, arrives in town for a job interview, bold in his attraction toward his sister-in-law. Kameron finds herself hopelessly drawn to him again like she was all those years ago when they first met. Now that he’s back, Bakari is determined to get Kameron to risk it all for him—even if it means losing his brother forever… **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery and this story may not be the one for you**

WHEN LOVE DESTROYS ALL… Bakari Youngblood is moving back home to Washington, DC, and his family could not be happier. But not Kameron, his brother’s wife and the love of his life, with whom he shared a weekend of passion. Now that he’s back and tantalizingly insistent that they continue to explore their love, Kameron is even more determined to suppress her desires for him and focus on her marriage. Although her heart belongs to Bakari, Kameron believes she and Aaron can still be happy. All of that changes when her supposedly faithful and dutiful husband comes home late one night with a flimsy excuse. Now, Kameron wonders if Aaron is having an affair and if Bakari knew all along. As she battles her heart and conscience about her feelings toward her marriage and Bakari, secrets are slowly revealed that threaten to destroy the picture-perfect Youngbloods and the very fabric of their lives. **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery**

WHEN LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED… After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he’s leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother’s affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers. Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed. Can Kameron make it through this final test…or will she finally break? **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery**

FORBIDDEN WHEN LOVE IS ALL THAT MATTERS… On the eve of their tenth wedding anniversary, Kameron and Aaron Youngblood plan to renew their vows. They seem to have the perfect life and are the very definition of “couple goals.” Yet Kameron feels uneasy about her relationship but can’t figure out what’s missing. Until Bakari, Aaron’s hot younger brother, arrives in town for a job interview, bold in his attraction toward his sister-in-law. Kameron finds herself hopelessly drawn to him again like she was all those years ago when they first met. Now that he’s back, Bakari is determined to get Kameron to risk it all for him—even if it means losing his brother forever… **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery and this story may not be the one for you** FORBIDDEN SECRETS WHEN LOVE DESTROYS ALL… Bakari Youngblood is moving back home to Washington, DC, and his family could not be happier. But not Kameron, his brother’s wife and the love of his life, with whom he shared a weekend of passion. Now that he’s back and tantalizingly insistent that they continue to explore their love, Kameron is even more determined to suppress her desires for him and focus on her marriage. Although her heart belongs to Bakari, Kameron believes she and Aaron can still be happy. All of that changes when her supposedly faithful and dutiful husband comes home late one night with a flimsy excuse. Now, Kameron wonders if Aaron is having an affair and if Bakari knew all along. As she battles her heart and conscience about her feelings toward her marriage and Bakari, secrets are slowly revealed that threaten to destroy the picture-perfect Youngbloods and the very fabric of their lives. **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery** FORBIDDEN HEARTS WHEN LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED… After several tumultuous months of temptation, passion, and heartache, painful secrets have been unveiled. Kameron Youngblood reaches a crossroads. Falsely believing that Kameron chose Aaron, Bakari is resolute about closing the chapter on their love, and worse, he’s leaving again. Aaron, still reeling from discovering his brother’s affair with Kameron, surprisingly is not yet ready to give up on his marriage. He promises to be there for her—no matter what. Uncertain what choice to make, Kameron wavers. Then tragedy strikes, and even more secrets are revealed. Can Kameron make it through this final test…or will she finally break? **This salacious tale of love contains strong sexual content and adultery** ***First published under Garden Avenue Press May 2019 and republished under Tiye March 2021. (30+ reviews haven’t converted yet)***

When all it takes is seven days… Nia Winston, a young high school principal, stands in a fan line at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, hoping to get Justin Ray, the hottest R&B singer, to donate to her non-profit. When they meet sparks fly, or maybe it was just Nia’s imagination. Until Nia has a surprise meeting with Justin, a month later while she is in Atlanta and Justin asks her to spend one week with him no strings attached. Wanting to escape her own problems back at home, she agrees and has the most passionate time of her life. As real love develops inexplicably between Nia and Justin, she can no longer hide the truth. And when her truth threatens to harm Justin’s white-hot career, she leaves him one night with only a goodbye text. Two years later, Justin unexpectedly comes back in her life, demanding answers. All of her emotions come rushing back, but is she ready to give up everything she cherishes for a man she knew for only one week and a world she never wanted?

When the only man you want is not yours to have… Destiny Montgomery has just landed the opportunity of a lifetime to write singer and dancer, Jacob River’s biography. She’s more than thrilled to be a part of his project and travel closely with Jacob on his concert tour. However, Destiny doesn’t expect the sparks she feels whenever she’s near him and is irresistibly attracted to the sexy superstar as he slowly reveals his life and himself to her. Jacob Rivers is the biggest entertainer in the world and handpicked Destiny to write his biography because he believes she’s the only one for the job. She also might be the only one for him. From the moment they meet, Jacob is inexplicably drawn to Destiny and wants her with a passion he must deny. He is legally bound to someone else. Will they be able to walk away from the tempting love that feels so right even though it’s so very wrong? ***This complicated interracial love story contains adultery and if you’re uncomfortable with this subject then this story may not be suitable for you.***

Nia Winston, a young high school principal, stands in a fan line at the Essence Festival in New Orleans, hoping to get Justin Ray, the hottest R&B singer, to donate to her non-profit. When they meet sparks fly, or maybe it was just Nia’s imagination. Until Nia has a surprise meeting with Justin, a month later while she is in Atlanta and Justin asks her to spend one week with him no strings attached. Wanting to escape her own problems back at home, she agrees and has the most passionate time of her life. As real love develops inexplicably between Nia and Justin, she can no longer hide the truth. And when her truth threatens to harm Justin’s white-hot career, she leaves him one night with only a goodbye text. Two years later, Justin unexpectedly comes back in her life, demanding answers. All of her emotions come rushing back, but is she ready to give up everything she cherishes for a man she knew for only one week and a world she never wanted?

Jasmine Green has always been unlucky in love. When she is dumped unceremoniously by text three years ago, she decides to only focus on friends, work, and law school and not necessarily in that order. But that suddenly changes while on her first girls’ trip to Essence Festival when she literally bumps into Montana Keyes, a handsome, charming, and wealthy professional basketball player. There is instant chemistry between them and they enjoy a no-strings attached, passion-filled weekend. While she is content to leave their weekend as a pleasant memory, Montana wants more and promises a future. And although she finds herself irrevocably drawn to him, she decides not to risk her heart on a man who can and has practically had any woman he wanted. As time passes Jasmine is unable to forget Montana and when they meet again she is surprised to discover he still feels the same. She now must make a choice to remain in her comfortable world or explore a new one full of passion and romance where the stakes are higher than she has ever known. Will she trust Montana, and more importantly herself enough to take a chance on love?

Now that Jasmine Green has decided to open her heart to NBA player, Montana Keyes, she has never been happier. She couldn’t ask for anything more in a relationship, until an encounter with a woman from his past, raises her own insecurities and mistrust between them. Montana has never been faithful or honest with any woman before Jasmine. Although he reassures her that he is a committed man and his past callous treatment of women is over, Montana struggles internally to be the man Jasmine deserves. After a trip to Chicago to meet Montana’s family where deep secrets are unveiled, Jasmine realizes that she isn’t the only one with scars. And she wonders if maybe through their love for each other, they can finally heal from their own personal wounds. Maybe…

A meet-cute at the Essence Festival leads to a love of a lifetime. Jasmine Green is officially engaged to and having NBA superstar, Montana Keyes’ baby. Believing they’ve left behind any insecurities, Jasmine and Montana fully embrace their undeniable love. Until events happen that threaten their happily ever after and old wounds are opened again. Jasmine begins to question if Montana has really changed and if her heart is strong enough to survive if he hasn’t…

A meet-cute at the Essence Festival leads to a love of a lifetime. Jasmine Green is officially engaged to and having NBA superstar, Montana Keyes’ baby. Believing they’ve left behind any insecurities, Jasmine and Montana fully embrace their undeniable love. Until events happen that threaten their happily ever after and old wounds are opened again. Jasmine begins to question if Montana has really changed and if her heart is strong enough to survive if he hasn’t… **This Special Edition is reformatted and includes bonus chapters of Montana’s point of view from each of the trilogies!**

ESSENCE OF YOU Jasmine Green has always been unlucky in love. When she is dumped unceremoniously by text three years ago, she decides to only focus on friends, work, and law school and not necessarily in that order. But that suddenly changes while on her first girls’ trip to Essence Festival when she literally bumps into Montana Keyes, a handsome, charming, and wealthy professional basketball player. There is instant chemistry between them and they enjoy a no-strings-attached passion-filled weekend. While she is content to leave their weekend as a pleasant memory, Montana wants more and promises a future. And although she finds herself irrevocably drawn to him, she decides not to risk her heart on a man who has left a trail of broken hearts. As time passes Jasmine is unable to forget Montana and when they meet again she is surprised to discover he still feels the same. She now must make a choice to remain in her comfortable world or explore a new one full of passion and romance where the stakes are higher than she has ever known. Will she trust Montana, and more importantly herself enough to take a chance on love? ESSENCE OF ME Now that Jasmine Green has decided to open her heart to NBA player, Montana Keyes, she has never been happier. She couldn’t ask for anything more in a relationship, until an encounter with a woman from his past, raises her own insecurities and mistrust between them. Montana has never been faithful or honest with any woman before Jasmine. Although he reassures her that he is a committed man and his past callous treatment of women is over, Montana struggles internally to be the man Jasmine deserves. After a trip to Chicago to meet Montana’s family where deep secrets are unveiled, Jasmine realizes that she isn’t the only one with scars. And she wonders if maybe through their love for each other, they can finally heal from their own personal wounds. Maybe… ESSENCE OF US SPECIAL EDITION A meet-cute at the Essence Festival leads to a love of a lifetime. Jasmine Green is officially engaged to and having NBA superstar, Montana Keyes’ baby. Believing they’ve left behind any insecurities, Jasmine and Montana fully embrace their undeniable love. Until events happen that threaten their happily ever after and old wounds are opened again. Jasmine begins to question if Montana has really changed and if her heart is strong enough to survive if he hasn’t… **This Special Edition is reformatted and includes bonus chapters of Montana’s point of view from each of the trilogies!**

Determined not to follow her mother’s footsteps and give up her dreams for a man, Autumn Locke has no time or desire for a serious relationship. She simply wants to enjoy her last year of college and study hard, while playing even harder. Falling in love was never a part of the plan. Until she unexpectedly has to live with Quincy Jackson, the sexy head drum major, who is just as resolute to tempt Autumn to act on their undeniable attraction.

Winter Locke, still reeling from a broken engagement with her high school sweetheart, is dreading the holidays for the first time in years. An emotional setback seems likely given that she also has an upcoming class reunion in which seeing her ex-fiancé is highly probable. While lamenting her blues to her best friend, he tells her she should go and finally put the past behind her. Winter begins to have hope for love again and wonders if he’s the reason why. Chad Turner, never big on commitment, is tired of witnessing Winter waste tears on a man he’d always hated. He’s also a firm believer that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone new. Before she sees her ex again, Chad proposes to take Winter out on a date to remind her that there’s love after heartbreak. What she doesn’t know is his determination to prove that he’s the only one for her.

Believing that lasting love is damn near impossible, the fiercely independent Spring Locke has always preferred sex without complications over commitment. Considered the wild, irresponsible, and selfish one in her family, in her career she is the complete opposite. As a human resources specialist, Spring is dedicated and destined for promotion until there is a merger and she is forced to adjust to a new supervisor. From their very first meeting, Miles Davenport is infuriating, arrogant, demanding, uptight and so not her type. Yet Spring finds herself insanely attracted to her single, handsome, and aloof boss. Confident in her ability to get any man she wants Miles becomes her challenge. When he finally succumbs to Spring’s irresistibly tempting charms, she is unprepared for the deep, emotional connection that Miles evokes within her and the love he expects from her. And for once Spring wants to give a man her all. Except she has unshared truths from her past that threaten the very love that she now desires. **Material may be intense for some readers.**

When love strikes so unexpectedly… Summer Locke has made sacrifices for the sake of her family for most of her life. First as the oldest of four daughters, and then as a busy doctor and single mother to her burgeoning teen, Bella. Now at thirty-five with three younger sisters all coupled up, she is fighting loneliness and resentment. Afraid to truly love because of a secret she is not yet ready to reveal, she has given up on happily ever after and would settle with happily for now. Until she meets cowboy Maverick Shaw. He is the man she never knew she’d dreamed of with his rugged good looks, easy smile, natural swagger, and undeniable sex appeal. As their love grows, and the pressure to divulge the truth heightens, Summer’s world begins to spin out of control. And she wonders if she can withstand the consequences of her past actions or will she lose it all?

SHE WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE A GAME… With his pretty-boy looks, engaging smile, mad skills, and a rep for playing just as hard on and off the stage, award-winning jazz musician, Tristan Locke doesn’t believe in love or exclusivity. Bored with the ease in which he gets women, he accepts a bet. Tristan must bed Phoenix Avery – who proclaimed on her Instagram that she is a virgin waiting for love and marriage – before the annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Party. Confident he will win, Tristan relentlessly pursues Phoenix until he is struck by the most unlikely sensation of all…love.

AUTUMN FALLS Determined not to follow her mother’s footsteps and give up her dreams for a man, Autumn Locke has no time or desire for a serious relationship. She simply wants to enjoy her last year of college and study hard, while playing even harder. Falling in love was never a part of the plan. Until she unexpectedly has to live with Quincy Jackson, the sexy head drum major, who is just as resolute to tempt Autumn to act on their undeniable attraction. THE WINTER DATE Winter Locke, still reeling from a broken engagement with her high school sweetheart, is dreading the holidays for the first time in years. An emotional setback seems likely given that she also has an upcoming class reunion in which seeing her ex-fiancé is highly probable. While lamenting her blues to her best friend, he tells her she should go and finally put the past behind her. Winter begins to have hope for love again and wonders if he’s the reason why. Chad Turner, never big on commitment, is tired of witnessing Winter waste tears on a man he’d always hated. He’s also a firm believer that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone new. Before she sees her ex again, Chad proposes to take Winter out on a date to remind her that there’s love after heartbreak. What she doesn’t know is his determination to prove that he’s the only one for her. SPRING BLOSSOMS When the one you love to hate is the one… Believing that lasting love is damn near impossible, the fiercely independent Spring Locke has always preferred sex without complications over commitment. Considered the wild, irresponsible, and selfish one in her family, in her career she is the complete opposite. As a human resources specialist, Spring is dedicated and destined for promotion until there is a merger and she is forced to adjust to a new supervisor. From their very first meeting, Miles Davenport is infuriating, arrogant, demanding, uptight and so not her type. Yet Spring finds herself insanely attracted to her single, handsome, and aloof boss. Confident in her ability to get any man she wants Miles becomes her challenge. When he finally succumbs to Spring’s irresistibly tempting charms, she is unprepared for the deep, emotional connection that Miles evokes within her and the love he expects from her. And for once Spring wants to give a man her all. Except she has unshared truths from her past that threaten the very love that she now desires. THE SUMMER STORM When love strikes so unexpectedly… Summer Locke has made sacrifices for the sake of her family for most of her life. First as the oldest of four daughters, and then as a busy doctor and single mother to her burgeoning teen, Bella. Now at thirty-five with three younger sisters all coupled up, she is fighting loneliness and resentment. Afraid to truly love because of a secret she is not yet ready to reveal, she has given up on happily ever after and would settle with happily for now. Until she meets cowboy Maverick Shaw. He is the man she never knew she’d dreamed of with his rugged good looks, easy smile, natural swagger, and undeniable sex appeal. As their love grows, and the pressure to divulge the truth heightens, Summer’s world begins to spin out of control. And she wonders if she can withstand the consequences of her past actions or will she lose it all? **Material may be intense for some readers.**

AUTUMN FALLS Determined not to follow her mother’s footsteps and give up her dreams for a man, Autumn Locke has no time or desire for a serious relationship. She simply wants to enjoy her last year of college and study hard, while playing even harder. Falling in love was never a part of the plan. Until she unexpectedly has to live with Quincy Jackson, the sexy head drum major, who is just as resolute to tempt Autumn to act on their undeniable attraction. THE WINTER DATE Winter Locke, still reeling from a broken engagement with her high school sweetheart, is dreading the holidays for the first time in years. An emotional setback seems likely given that she also has an upcoming class reunion in which seeing her ex-fiancé is highly probable. While lamenting her blues to her best friend, he tells her she should go and finally put the past behind her. Winter begins to have hope for love again and wonders if he’s the reason why. Chad Turner, never big on commitment, is tired of witnessing Winter waste tears on a man he’d always hated. He’s also a firm believer that the best way to get over someone is to get under someone new. Before she sees her ex again, Chad proposes to take Winter out on a date to remind her that there’s love after heartbreak. What she doesn’t know is his determination to prove that he’s the only one for her. SPRING BLOSSOMS When the one you love to hate is the one… Believing that lasting love is damn near impossible, the fiercely independent Spring Locke has always preferred sex without complications over commitment. Considered the wild, irresponsible, and selfish one in her family, in her career she is the complete opposite. As a human resources specialist, Spring is dedicated and destined for promotion until there is a merger and she is forced to adjust to a new supervisor. From their very first meeting, Miles Davenport is infuriating, arrogant, demanding, uptight and so not her type. Yet Spring finds herself insanely attracted to her single, handsome, and aloof boss. Confident in her ability to get any man she wants Miles becomes her challenge. When he finally succumbs to Spring’s irresistibly tempting charms, she is unprepared for the deep, emotional connection that Miles evokes within her and the love he expects from her. And for once Spring wants to give a man her all. Except she has unshared truths from her past that threaten the very love that she now desires. **Material may be intense for some readers.** MASQUERADE SEDUCTION SHE WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO BE A GAME… With his pretty-boy looks, engaging smile, mad skills, and a rep for playing just as hard on and off the stage, award-winning jazz musician, Tristan Locke doesn’t believe in love or exclusivity. Bored with the ease in which he gets women, he accepts a bet. Tristan must bed Phoenix Avery – who proclaimed on her Instagram that she is a virgin waiting for love and marriage – before the annual Mardi Gras Masquerade Party. Confident he will win, Tristan relentlessly pursues Phoenix until he is struck by the most unlikely sensation of all…love.

The beautiful and free-spirited Raini Blue is a struggling artist with aspirations to have her own gallery. Believing she is content, she’s comfortable with her job at a local bookstore and selling her wares in the New Orleans French Market. But her world is about to shift when Tre LaSalle, the man with whom she shared her first kiss as a teenager, comes back into her life. Between his new role as mayor of a world-renowned city and being a single father to his eight-year-old daughter, Tre has little time for relationships. Until Raini Blue. Intrigued by her beauty and her resistance to his charms, he is determined to win her over. Tre ignites her passions and awakens desires long dormant, but Raini wonders if he can truly accept her bohemian lifestyle, whether or not her family’s checkered past will hurt his political aspirations, and ultimately, can she trust him with her heart?

Every Queen needs her King…Prominent and successful attorney, Devin Toussaint has notoriously had more than his fair share of women. Healed from his very public and painful divorce and now a better man, Devin has his mind set on the gorgeous Royalty, the only woman who has ever tamed his wandering heart.Royalty James has it all—a successful career, a brilliant son, and is dating a good man. The only thing missing is an all-consuming passionate love, which she once had with one man. A man who still has the power to set her body and soul aflame with a simple touch. Devin Toussaint, a man who could destroy her once he discovers that her son is also his.As he slowly melts her defenses and they grow impossibly deeper in love, Royalty wonders if Devin will forgive her, and if their flame will continue to burn hot, or smolder into embers once he learns the truth.

UNFORGETTABLE KISS The beautiful and free-spirited Raini Blue is a struggling artist with aspirations to have her own gallery. Believing she is content, she’s comfortable with her job at a local bookstore and selling her wares in the New Orleans French Market. But her world is about to shift when Tre LaSalle, the man with whom she shared her first kiss as a teenager, comes back into her life.Between his new role as mayor of a world-renowned city and being a single father to his eight-year-old daughter, Tre has little time for relationships. Until Raini Blue. Intrigued by her beauty and her resistance to his charms, he is determined to win her over. Tre ignites her passions and awakens desires long dormant, but Raini wonders if he can truly accept her bohemian lifestyle, whether or not her family’s checkered past will hurt his political aspirations, and ultimately, can she trust him with her heart? UNFORGETTABLE MAN Every Queen needs her King…Prominent and successful attorney, Devin Toussaint has notoriously had more than his fair share of women. Healed from his very public and painful divorce and now a better man, Devin has his mind set on the gorgeous Royalty, the only woman who has ever tamed his wandering heart.Royalty James has it all—a successful career, a brilliant son, and is dating a good man. The only thing missing is an all-consuming passionate love, which she once had with one man. A man who still has the power to set her body and soul aflame with a simple touch. Devin Toussaint, a man who could destroy her once he discovers that her son is also his. As he slowly melts her defenses and they grow impossibly deeper in love, Royalty wonders if Devin will forgive her, and if their flame will continue to burn hot, or smolder into embers once he learns the truth.

She needed to escape from heartbreak. He just needed her. Skye Baptiste, hurt over the end of her engagement, travels to Los Angeles for a week to heal. While coming to terms with the demise of her relationship, she has a chance encounter with superstar Jordan Mathews at a hotel bistro that turns her whole world upside down. **Can be read as a standalone or as the first story of The Escape Trilogy.**

Skye Baptiste and superstar actor, Jordan Mathews shared a passionate escape in Los Angeles and ultimately decided to go their separate ways. Now, a year later, Skye discovers that Jordan is in her home city of New Orleans during Bayou Classic Weekend. After a late-night sexual encounter, an unquenchable fire is ignited and Jordan and Skye can’t seem to get enough of each other. Except the stakes are even higher this time and others could be hurt. **Can be read as a standalone or as the second story of The Escape Trilogy.**

Fantasy has finally become reality for Skye Baptiste, a corporate trainer from New Orleans. Jordan Mathews, the hot superstar actor, with whom she had a passionate affair, is now committed to a relationship with her. When Jordan wants her to move with him to Los Angeles, Skye couldn’t be happier. Until she is thrust into the spotlight, because of his scorned ex, a popular actress determined to get him back. As Skye grapples with what it means to be Jordan’s woman, trust issues and insecurities threaten their happily ever after. In so doing, she discovers self-truths, that endings aren’t always neat, and that true love is always worth the risk. **Can be read as a standalone or the third and final story of The Escape Trilogy.**

SHE NEEDED TO ESCAPE FROM HEARTBREAK. HE JUST NEEDED HER… ***All three stories including Jordan Mathews’ POV bonus chapters (including an epilogue) all in one book!*** THE ESCAPE Skye Baptiste, hurt over the end of her engagement, travels to Los Angeles for a week to heal. While coming to terms with the demise of her relationship, she has a chance encounter with superstar Jordan Mathews at a hotel bistro that turns her whole world upside down. THE OBSESSION Skye Baptiste and superstar actor, Jordan Mathews shared a passionate escape in Los Angeles and ultimately decided to go their separate ways. Now, a year later, Skye discovers that Jordan is in her home city of New Orleans during Bayou Classic Weekend. After a late-night sexual encounter, an unquenchable fire is ignited and Jordan and Skye can’t seem to get enough of each other. Except the stakes are even higher this time and others could be hurt. THE AFTERMATH Fantasy has finally become reality for Skye Baptiste, a corporate trainer from New Orleans. Jordan Mathews, the hot superstar actor, with whom she had a passionate affair, is now committed to a relationship with her. When Jordan wants her to move with him to Los Angeles, Skye couldn’t be happier. Until she is thrust into the spotlight, because of his scorned ex, a popular actress determined to get him back. As Skye grapples with what it means to be Jordan’s woman, trust issues and insecurities threaten their happily ever after. In so doing, she discovers self-truths, that endings aren’t always neat, and that true love is always worth the risk.

THEY SAY REVENGE SEX IS SO MUCH MORE FUN… The love of my life just asked me to marry him. I should be the happiest woman in the world. Except. I can’t forget that he cheated on me. How does he get to have me as a prize when he took my love for granted? My mama says I should let it go and just be happy because men will be men. Using that logic, women should be women and act on our carnal desires and impulses. Even if we hurt the men who love us. That’s what men have been doing for ages. While women are expected to forgive and continue to love them no matter what. Maybe I don’t want to just forgive. Maybe I want to get even. Today I met NFL star, Michael Carson, this sinfully delicious man who only wants one night with me. And maybe it’s time for a little poetic justice before I get to my happily ever after… Recently engaged, Monica Charles still reeling from her man’s betrayal is hired to cater NFL star Michael Carson’s party for the weekend. Excited and ready for the biggest job of her career, what she isn’t prepared for is to be tantalizingly tempted by the sexy athlete, who only wants one night with her. **THIS IS A PREQUEL OF SORTS TO THE ENDGAME TRILOGY**

ALL HE KNOWS IS THE GAME, SHE TAUGHT HIM THERE’S MORE. Zeke Powers, the best catcher in the Major Leagues, has been reckless too many times and is in danger of losing his baseball contract without the help of his sexy publicist, Jade Maxwell. The woman he can’t (and doesn’t try to) resist. Jade believes she has what it takes to change Zeke’s bad-boy reputation if she can just get him to be more open and believe that his personal triumphs are bigger than the game. Recently divorced from an unfaithful husband, Jade is also wary of their alluring, soulful chemistry that Zeke is temptingly insistent on exploring. Always straightforward, Jade makes it clear to Zeke she doesn’t mix business and pleasure, especially with a handsome and charismatic athlete who has never been seen with the same woman twice. Undeterred by Jade’s reticence, he knows it’s only a matter of time before she succumbs to their magnetic attraction. After all, Zeke didn’t beat all odds to have a dream career as a professional ballplayer without persistence and patience. And Jade Maxwell is so worth the wait. Check out the other book in this series of sexy baseball players and the women who love them: Caught In The Game by Cassie Verano **Both stories are standalone and don’t have to be read in any particular order.**