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Former playboy Darius Jones is back on top. His high-profile legal trouble is finally behind him, and ahead is a bright NBA career--and the engagement to his soul mate, the irrepressibly sexy Fancy Taylor. But bad news has a habit of coming when you least expect it, and this time Darius could loose everything he has. . . The New York Times and Essence Bestseller!

Lace St. Thomas operates Immaculate Perception, a hot Vegas firm that pairs wealthy clients with sexy female escorts. But when one of her most requested girls turns up dead, Lace knows she''s in real danger.Renaming herself Honey Thomas, she flees to Atlanta to start a new life. But her past is not so easily left behind, and it will take everything Honey has to flip this bad-news script and fight to save everything she''s worked for.

New York Times bestselling authors Carl Weber and Mary B. Morrison team up to bring you the ultimate tale of obsession . . .After a rocky marriage, irresistibly seductive Jay Crawford is ready for a new woman--and a new challenge. It doesn''t take him long to discover both in one fine package: Ashlee Anderson. She''s just what he''s looking for--hard-to-get, feisty, and freaky. When their one-night stand extends into months of lovemaking that''s too hot to give up, Jay finds he''s in way over his head. For Ashlee has no intention of letting their relationship ever end. Trouble is, her psycho behavior turns him on like nothing else. But when Ashlee makes a shocking confession, Jay knows she definitely ain''t the one and he''s got to escape before she completely destroys his life. . . "Weber spins a lively, revelation-packed tale deepened by genuine emotion, convincing detail and smart dialogue." --Publishers Weekly on The Preacher''s Son"Mix dirty red drama, relationship scandals, suspense, love, and you get my girl Mary B. Morrison." --Vickie Stringer

With her sudden windfall, Honey Thomas has enough money to make a fresh start. Leaving her old life behind in Vegas, Honey sets out for Atlanta, where she opens a counseling center to help victimized women. But just when she thinks she''s finally getting a break, Honey''s past comes back to haunt her. . ."Mix dirty red drama, relationship scandals, suspense, love and you get my girl Mary B. Morrison." --Vickie Stringer

In Mary B. Morrison''s national bestsellers Never Again Once More and He''s Just a Friend, readers met playboy heir Darius Jones and reckless-in-love Fancy Taylor. Now, in this achingly poignant, deliciously sensual erotic novel, she takes Darius''s relationships further and explores the ways men and women surrender themselves in order to gain the love they''re desperately seeking.  .  .    "The only time a woman should be on top is during sex.  .  ."    So says Darius Jones. At just twenty-two, the baby boy has grown--bigger, taller, sexier, hotter--but he hasn''t necessarily grown up. Maybe he isn''t messing with the women on his mama''s staff anymore, but he''s still messing with people''s lives and messing up his own. For Darius, "If it doesn''t make money, it doesn''t make sense." And that goes for women, too. Women are there to give him what he wants, the way he wants it. Not that he doesn''t know how to pleasure a sister; he just doesn''t want them telling him the way it''s going to be. On anything. Ever. Including his mother. If his mother was a liar, then every other woman was, too. That''s why he relocates from Washington, D.C. to Los Angeles, near his mama''s business, where he sets up his own company, Somebody''s Gotta Be on Top Enterprises. And it''s no secret who that somebody''s got to be. Now that Darius is all about the control--getting it, keeping it, and taking it away, if need be--he''s sure he can apply that principle to finding "the one." But trying to be on top all the time only gets him into trouble with the women in his life, women like.  .  .    Ciara Monroe, president of a rival company. She''s earned power and respect the hard way, but Darius isn''t about to be outsmarted by her.  .  .not in bed and not in business. He''s going after Ciara on a personal level, digging up the dirt on her past. It''s a move that will cost him, and Ciara''s not leaving before she confronts him about his feelings for Ashlee.  .  .    Ashlee Anderson is the stepsister who''s more than just his friend. She''s also the woman he loves and desires. When Darius convinces Ashlee to live with him and manage his finance department, he never expects her to fall for his half-brother, Kevin Williams. Darius will do anything to split them apart, even if it means risking his business. But there''s one woman who''s got Darius''s number.  .  .    Fancy Taylor. With skin like brown sugar, and the bearing of a fine queen, Fancy definitely intrigues Darius. If he didn''t have his heart set on conquering Ashlee no matter what, he''d enjoy sampling what the lady has to offer, but that''s all. Fancy''s a woman with a past that precludes her from being serious relationship material. But fate has a way of stepping in and putting the wrong people on the right path, if they''re not too foolish to see it.  .  .    Still harboring the wounds of his mother''s deception and a childhood without his biological father, caught between an all-consuming pride and the call of his own untrusting heart, Darius has a lot to learn: about life, women, and what it takes to find and nurture real love. And if he''s not careful, he might just end up on the bottom of everything.

In bestselling author Mary B. Morrison''s steamiest novel yet, the timing finally seems to be right for Darius Jones and Fancy Taylor--but what they discover about one another may surprise them.  .  .    Fancy knows this time around things will be different with Darius. Before she gets intimate with the man, she''s going to get to know him--then she''ll get her share.  .  .       As far as relationships go, Darius has a past of his own. Currently he''s praying that he isn''t the father of estranged wife Ciara''s expected baby--or anyone else''s. Even if he were interested in fatherhood, he can''t afford it. Darius''s wealthy parents have taken control of his business. With his bank accounts dwindling, he''s forced to make some big changes--changes that get him in trouble with the law. Now Darius discovers who his real friends are, and Fancy is number one--until she makes a shocking confession that renews Darius''s lifelong distrust of women.  .  .      To quell his heartache, Darius focuses on life as the ultimate player. But nothing and no one can get Fancy off his mind.  .  .

Fancy Taylor wants to settle down. And after dating twenty-six men in fifty-two weeks, she knows all too well that married men are bad news. Unfortunately, irresistible Byron Van Lee--who has a big car, big income, big ego, and big you-know-what--neglects to mention his wife and kids until after Fancy falls for him big time. Determined to make Byron hers, Fancy dreams up an outrageous scheme to break up his marriage. Meanwhile, she turns to Desmond Brown for a shoulder to cry on. Desmond, aka Mr. Reliable, is always there to pick up the pieces or fill an empty Saturday night--and since he''s a mechanic, he can fix Fancy''s car, too. But she''s reluctant to let blue-collar Desmond get too close. To Fancy, he''s just a friend. To love-struck Desmond, Fancy is everything. Now, Fancy''s about to find out that the best-laid plans will not only get her laid but also knocked up. Suddenly she has issues. Job issues. Family issues. Love issues. And, haunted by the fear that she''s turning out just like her promiscuous mother, Fancy has to face some hard choices. Should she reach for yet another falling star--or her best friend Desmond? The answers she needs can only be found in her own heart. . . "After reading this intriguing story about love, faith, and happiness, you may never say never again." --E. Lynn Harris, New York Times bestselling author on Never Again Once More

In Mary B. Morrison''s eagerly awaited sequel to Soul Mates Dissipate, the love story of Jada Diamond Tanner and Wellington Jones continues, as they find themselves facing new conflicts that will challenge the decisions they made years ago. . . Do we choose love, or does love choose us? That''s the question Jada can''t seem to stop asking herself. She thought she''d chosen the right man in Lawrence Anderson, her rock-solid husband and stepfather to her son Darius. But did she really choose wisely when she turned her back on Wellington, her one true soul mate? For twenty years, Jada has kept her distance from Wellington, and he''s paid her in respect. But now, the cracks in her carefully constructed life are beginning to show. Darius is a young man in trouble. When his destructive behavior threatens to destroy him, Jada reluctantly lets Wellington take more control and be the father Darius needs. With each day back in Wellington''s company, Jada begins to question her past choices--choices made out of fear, pride, and denial. Slowly, she begins to realize that she has one important choice left. Armed with the courage she''s been missing for years, Jada''s out to seize the opportunity she thought she had lost--and this time, she''ll say, "never again once more." "The hottest book I''ve read this year." --Carl Weber on He''s Just A Friend

Soulmates DissipateFashion photographer Jada Diamond Tanner may have her pick of fine men, but no one has captured her heart like gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From their first embrace, Jada knows he is the soulmate she has waited for. But while the love she shares with Wellington is exhilarating, Jada faces challenges she never imagined from a beautiful rival, hungry for love, and from Wellington s overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle. Forced to make difficult choices, Jada learns painful lessons about trust and commitment and discovers the courage to celebrate each day, with or without the man she loves. Never Again Once MoreJada Diamond Tanner thought she d chosen the right man in Lawrence Anderson, her rock-solid husband and stepfather to her son, Darius. But did she really choose wisely when she turned her back on Wellington Jones, her one true soul mate? For twenty years, Jada has kept her distance from him. Yet now, the cracks in her carefully constructed life are beginning to show. Adding to her troubles is Darius s destructive behavior. To get Darius on the right path, Jada reluctantly lets Wellington be the father Darius needs. But with each day back in Wellington s company, Jada begins to realize that she has one important choice left Darius JonesDarius Jones is living the good life. He's got a chance to become the league's most valuable player, he's crazy in love with his wife, and his relationship with his mom has never been better. But Darius has a stalker who's determined to be the number one woman in his life. No matter where he goes, she's there. . .scheming to kill his wife, Fancy; charming his manager and mother, Jada; manipulating his son's mother, Ashlee; and dragging new mother Honey Thomas into the mix with one of the most heartless schemes ever. With his life quickly unraveling, Darius must gamble all he's worked for to save his wife, reclaim his son, and stop a madwoman from ruining the lives of everyone around him...

Honey Thomas once made her living as a tough-talking prostitute and madam, but those days are long gone. Now, Honey runs a counseling center that helps women get off the streets. The best part is her new life is being bankrolled by money stolen from her ex-pimp, Valentino James. But Valentino wants his money back, and he''s willing to kill Honey to get it. Now Honey has to figure out what''s important, what she can do without, and who she needs in her life to discover the happiness she deserves. . ."Hot times in Atlanta keep Morrison''s erotic Honey Diaries blazing." --Publishers Weekly"Mix dirty red drama, relationship scandals, suspense, love and you get my girl Mary B. Morrison." --Vickie Stringer

New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison links two beloved series in a riveting tale of envy and seduction that has basketball star Darius Jones up against a woman who takes being a fan to the next level.Darius Jones is living the good life. He''s got a chance to become the league''s most valuable player, he''s crazy in love with his wife, and his relationship with his mom has never been better. But Darius also has a stalker who''s determined to be the number one woman in his life. And no matter where he goes, she''s there. . .scheming to kill his wife, Fancy; charming his manager and mother, Jada; manipulating his son''s mother, Ashlee; and worst of all, dragging new mother Honey Thomas into the mix with one of the most heartless schemes ever. With his life quickly unraveling, Darius must gamble all he''s worked for to save his wife, reclaim his son, and stop a madwoman from ruining the lives of everyone around him. . . . "There''s a flood of backstabbing, drama, and felonies. . .. not a dull moment in this shamelessly flamboyant romp that Morrison''s many fans are sure to devour." --Publishers Weekly

A soulful, sexy tale of true love tested, this bestselling debut novel began an exciting series that continues to explore life''s most intense relationships. . .Fashion photographer Jada Diamond Tanner may have her pick of fine men, but no one has captured her heart like gorgeous financial advisor Wellington Jones. From their first embrace, Jada knows he is the soulmate she has waited for. But while the love she shares with Wellington is exhilarating, Jada faces challenges she never imagined--from a beautiful rival, hungry for love, and from Wellington''s overbearing socialite mother, who believes Jada will never fit into her circle. Forced to make difficult choices, Jada learns painful lessons about trust and commitment. . .and discovers the courage to celebrate each day, with or without the man she loves.

"Betrayal, greed, and sex." --Publishers WeeklyNew York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison''s thrilling tale of a love triangle, lives at a crossroads, and the price of secrets. . .After her high school sweetheart joined the military, Mona Lisa Ellington thought she''d never love again. So she settled for a man who cherished her--and made his living hurting others. Yet she prayed her fiancé would one day return. Mona Lisa''s classmate, Katherine Clinton, knew she''d marry her high school sweetheart and live happily ever after. But when he left for the military, she had to make new plans for her and their son. Still, Katherine dreamed of the day her fiancé would return. William Lincoln joined the military to make his grandfather proud. He never imagined he would be gone so long. Or that his selfish proposal to two women would be the least of his problems. . .because all three would soon face the consequences of too much deception.. . . "Mix dirty red drama, relationship scandals, suspense, love and you get my girl Mary B. Morrison." --Vickie Stringer

When four friends make a scandalous bet, the fun and games lead to serious consequences in the New York Times bestselling author''s sizzling novel.Best friends since childhood, Trymm, Dallas, Kohl, and Blitz have always loved competition. But now these successful New Orleans playboys have a new game. Whoever can date and dump the most women in thirty days wins a cool million dollars—as long as they post proof on social media.Trymm has no problem with the ladies—until he falls for the one he can''t have. A cynical military vet, Dallas woos a hopeful young bride to exhaust her savings—all to humor his boys. Kohl has the best one night stand of his life—and it might just get him killed. And Blitz thinks he''s giving a powerful CEO the business—until he gets played.Trapped in their own web, these carefree bachelors suddenly have everything on the line. And the only way out of the game is to concede or risk everything on a dangerous gamble they''re destined to lose . . .

From New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison comes the scintillating, no-holds-barred novel of a dazzling potential power couple who regretfully take their scandalous love-hurt reunion to an all-time low  . . .  Between their rising careers and insatiable passion for each other, Xena Trinity and Memphis Brown seem to be perfect partners. Sure, they break up constantly, but their love and sexual chemistry is undeniable. Since their ultimate goal is to marry and start a family after Memphis fulfills his dreams, they believe they can one day have it all. Until Xena gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take her fashion brand from Savannah to New York City—just after track star Memphis clinches an Olympic spot . . .   Never conceiving Xena could outshine him, Memphis crosses a new line: He looks elsewhere to fill the void of her abandonment and betrayal. Fed up with Memphis’s shenanigans, Xena moves on to a new man who supports her dream of building her brand . . . until her heart makes her yearn once more for a life with her soulmate, Memphis. With her career and love life hanging in the balance, Xena is forced to re-evaluate her priorities. Which man can she depend on for happiness? Will she take another chance on Memphis? Or stay with the self-made billionaire offering wisdom and stability? Will turning to her business partner or her best friend for advice give her answers or more complications?   Just when Xena has hope everything will turn out fine, life-altering discoveries put her and Memphis’s careers on pause—breaking more than their hearts. And getting real enough to manage this devastation could cost Xena and Memphis more than they ever imagined . . .

In her most riveting novel yet, New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison delivers an emotional rollercoaster of a tale of four very different friends chasing their heart’s desires in fast-paced Atlanta, and on the internet--no matter the cost. Will appeal to fans of women’s fiction, contemporary domestic drama, romantic suspense, and romantic fiction.   For Jordan, Victoria, Kingston, and Chancelor, fast-paced Atlanta offers everything their hometowns couldn’t. But career success is easy compared to the city’s dating scene of users, losers, and gold diggers. So they decide online dating might be the answer—as long as they take precautions, work their perfect odds-beating plan, and have each other’s backs. Maybe they’ll even find excitement and real love . . .   An accomplished lawyer, Jordan must look hard at potential suitors. But Terrence seems to be the man of her dreams, until accusations and her career threaten to come between them. . . . Sixty-something real estate pro Victoria thinks young men equal satisfaction that a good Christian woman like her deserves, but anything-goes sex makes her bet more than she can afford to lose. . . . Basketball star Kingston has the perfect life and wife, but exploring what he really wants on the downlow is a game he may not win. . . . And for marketing guru Chancelor, the net is a paradise of prey, but the consequences could blow more than his schemes apart.   Soon enough, all four friends’ lives are in danger of being upended. And the results could rack up a price no one can pay.