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E Quickies-sometimes you need satisfaction fast:Author Pat Tucker gets the job done and delivers with three shorts in Working Hard For The Money.They're working hard for the money because they have little options when it comes to surviving these challenging economic times. In Elbow Grease, Pamela Brown is up to her ears in debt until she hatches a Hail Mary of a plan that quickly turns her and jock strap wearing maids into the hottest ticket in their exclusive gated community. Then in Trigger Happy when men can't control their excitement and pull the trigger too fast they turn to therapists who know just what to do. These ladies are not hookers, but they're paid to have sex with men. After all, how else will men who suffer from sexual dysfunction learn how to please a woman? But sometimes even professional sex surrogates get caught up while on the clock. And in Sinning in Sin City, three friends take a weekend break in Vegas, only to learn that the handy man has all the right tools. In these three short stories, author Pat Tucker delivers

Sexy Shekerah Patterson has the hottest show on cable TV in Los Angeles. Shekerah's Spot is a wildly popular after-hours show which promotes women's sexual liberation. Over the years the sexy vixen has grown accustomed to fans that get a little out of control. But when a stalker sets his eyes on her, she turns to the Los Angeles Police Department for help. Sergeant Trevor Hawkins believes Shekerah is just another spoiled b-list celebrity, that is until he get assigned to her case and instantly falls under her spell. After a couple of so called dates gone wrong, Shekerah has lost interest, but Trevor is madly in love. Soon, the protector becomes the stalker when he decided that he must her at any cost. He uses very weapon in his arsenal to try and convince Shekerah that they belong together. Shekerah quickly runs into a blue wall of silence when she turns to the law for help against one of their own. She learns there's no escape from a stalker with a badge.

Roxanne Redman’s husband hasn’t fathered a child, but he’s suddenly arrested for fifty-thousand dollars’ worth of delinquent child support—and their nightmare is just beginning.Roxanne’s husband, Parker Redman, is shocked when he’s arrested for delinquent child support...especially since the devoted husband hasn’t fathered any children. The Parkers’ best friends, James and Serena, are in the final stages of a bitter divorce. When the divorce is final, James believes his nightmare is over—that’s when he learns his daughter has a different daddy. Single mom Lachez Baker is a ghetto-fabulous mother of three who seems to have it all, thanks to money from her children’s fathers. But soon, her life of designer clothes, endless parties, and steady cash collides with the man who’s been the target of her carefully crafted paternity fraud. From author Pat Tucker comes a drama-filled tale of lies, schemes and consequences as these men discover the importance of knowing the paternity laws in your state.

A glimpse into the secret and unique lives of the women behind NFL coaches—game day takes on a whole new meaning as these lonely women turn up the heat off the field.During football season, when NFL coaches gear up for war on the gridiron, their wives are left to fend for themselves. NFL wife B.J. Almond has had enough. When she walks in to find her head coach husband in bed with one of his assistant coaches’ wives, she is livid. But what really sets her off is when she discovers the other wives knew about the affair all along. Now she’s furious and hungry for revenge. And what better way to exact that revenge than to air everyone’s dirty laundry in a juicy tell-all book. B.J. knows where all the bodies are buried, and she’s digging up all the dirt. But before she starts writing, she’s running up the score with a lawsuit against her husband and his mistress. Armed with flight records, copies of naughty emails, phone records, and pictures, B.J. isn’t holding back. And neither are the other football wives, who will stop at nothing to keep their dirty secrets from going public.

Based on a true story ripped from the headlines, this novel asks the question—is being at the wrong place at the wrong time reason enough to ruin your life?Twenty-nine-year-old Hope Reed didn’t pull the trigger—but a simple choice landed her behind bars and now she is literally fighting for her life. After her car broke down, Hope accepted a ride from two neighborhood thugs. Later they were pulled over and arrested for a deadly convenience store robbery—and Hope was arrested, too.​ Brendon Reed stood by his wife after her arrest. He took out a second mortgage on their house and wiped out the family’s savings for her defense. But as Hope’s case dragged on, he was forced to consider other options. Hope’s best friend Katina vowed to step in and help out with Hope’s children. But that was when everyone thought Hope would get out of jail and be able to pick up where she left off. Now as years passed and Hope’s chances of acquittal began to look grim, Katina is torn, and the feelings she’s developed for Hope’s husband have thrown her loyalty into question. Based on true events, this unforgettable novel reveals a broken justice system that can ruin an innocent woman’s life.

The ultimate daddy by default—stuck paying child support for a kid who isn’t his—is now an advocate for fathers who are being victimized by the system.In this follow-up to Daddy By Default, it’s five years since Parker Redman’s life changed dramatically. Now he’s making a name for himself across the country as an outspoken advocate for father’s rights. After his horrific experience of being forced to pay child support for a child who wasn’t biologically his, he vowed to change the system one desperate father at a time. Serena has had enough. Everywhere she turns, she’s reminded of Parker and his noble work for helpless fathers. But she’s about to blow the lid off his hustle. Now that she’s revealed her daughter’s real father, she’s going on record to expose him for the hypocrite she thinks he is. Upon her release from prison, Lachez Baker is livid to learn of her son’s plans to marry. At seventeen, Junie is headstrong and determined to live the good life at any cost. But when Lachez finds out about the cougar that’s latched on to her son, she’s determined to stop this travesty before wedding bells ring. Eboni Newton is fed up with her baby’s daddy. As far as she’s concerned, Shawnathon is a deadbeat and she’s determined to make him pay for all the pain he’s caused her. These men are at risk of destruction at the hands of these women who will try to get what they want by any means necessary—but will they succeed?

A cautionary tale about finding love online and the trouble that comes with cheating.A cautionary tale about finding love online and the trouble that comes with cheating. Bored with her humdrum married life, thirty-two-year-old Codi Norman is searching for excitement. After teaming up with her best friend, Katina, Codi discovers that the Internet offers both money and an escape from her earthly life. In cyberspace anything is possible, and that is what Codi loves most. While online, she meets a charming and handsome man named Quinn Hamilton. Sparks fly and the two begin a torrid affair with unpredictable consequences. But their virtual lives collide with reality when their spouses discover their illicit relationship.

The game’s afoot once again in this sizzling sequel to Football Widows—with new members and new drama, courtesy of the women behind the NFL’s biggest stars—and play is getting dirty on and off the field. Sasha Davenport is riding her popular Football Widows social club all the way to the top. She’s got the right look, the high-profile job, and a glamorous public image that belies all her previous salacious activities. The one thing that eludes her is the star player she needs to complete the cast of her made-for-reality TV life. Will Sasha be able to reach stardom, or will she only cause problems? Meanwhile, Los Angeles Sea Lions NFL wife Tatayna Bacall has been faking enthusiasm for the game for too long. Now she wants her star quarterback husband to find a job as a sports analyst so their life can take on some kind of normalcy. Joining the Football Widows Club gives her hope that there is life outside the huddle. But what she doesn’t realize, Tatayna will use the women of the club in any way that could benefit her rise to stardom. No matter their attempts at normalcy, only more drama and mayhem follow these women in Sideline Scandals.

When cocktails once a week isn’t enough, three friends form the Cocktail Club—but what begins as social drinking quickly morphs into something far more sinister.Ivee Henderson is a media consultant accustomed to being in control. But when her drinking goes from casual to reckless, she’s forced to pay a price that’s higher than any check she could ever write. A stay-at-home mom, Darby Jaxon is fed up with her life. She starts secretly drinking to get through each day and to hide her dirty little secret: She can’t stop thinking about the drunk driver who killed her sister—mainly because she’s drawn to him like a moth to a flame. For single mom Peta Nixon, under the influence is the only way she can stomach her ex-husband. Since their separation—because of his bed-hopping habits—they can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. That is, until one night, when her drinking ends it all for good. Everything is more manageable after a few drinks—or so it seems for the ladies in The Cocktail Club. Problems shrink, work is less stressful, and love finally has clarity. But is drinking really the answer or is a dark payback waiting for them at the bottom of each cocktail?

If all of the good men are gay, married or in jail... just how far would women go to get one? Frankie figured they'd dig deep into their knock off Prada bags-and she was right! Frankie Brown needs a serious hustle to get her out of the hood or at least allow her to live Hood Rich...After several failed attempts she finally strikes Gold with her new business: The Hook Up... it's a unique dating service that finds the man of your dreams--but there's just one catch... Your future Mr. Right may be on lock down. Despite this, Frankie is hooking up the ladies left and right. Women like Yvette, who's flying solo after she catches her man cheating with three other women. Then there's Carmen who was just about to bust her man creeping with his baby's momma, when he was gunned down in a drive by. And Vicki-the white girl everyone loves to hate--simply has a thing for thugs and wants to find them any way she can. Who says there'd be no war if women ran things? The Hook Up is a fast-paced, drama filled urban tale that's sure to please those who can relate to keeping it real. With the streets of South Central Los Angeles, Compton, and Watts as a backdrop for a ruthless tug of war over money, power, and revenge, these fierce females are about to set it off!

They are sexy, mad as hell and bent on revenge!Twin sisters Paris and Porsha return home to bury their baby sister Alex. She was lost to the grimy streets of South Central LA, where she was quickly turned out, beaten and left for dead. Instead of waiting for the law to make things right, Paris and Porsha set out to exact their own kind of justice-they're packing the heat and every 2-bid pimp, hustler, wanna-be player and bad boy are on their radar. They're picking them off one by one… when the smoke finally clears; Paris and Porsha leave a stack of dead bodies in their wake. Armed Extremely and Dangerous: when justice can't wait.

Pat Tucker introduces "Lachez."A woman with several "baby daddies" decides to make some extra cash by joining a ring of thieves who return stolen clothes to high-end stores for cash. Lachez is on top of the world until they slap the handcuffs on her wrists. In this hilarious teaser/prequel to Daddy by Default, readers learn why Lachez resorted to paternity/child support fraud to make ends meet.

What would you do if you found out your friend was having an affair with your other friend’s husband? One woman must navigate love, marriage, cheating, and lies in this steamy, drama-fueled novel from bestselling authors Pat Tucker and Earl Sewell.When Ava’s childhood friend, the sexy Bailey Jones, begins a hot and torrid affair with a married man, Ava reluctantly keeps Bailey’s secret. She convinces herself that it’s really none of her business since she doesn’t know the cheating man or his poor unsuspecting wife. But when Ava’s best friend, Sylvia Monroe, confides in her, things get a lot more complicated. Easygoing Sylvia’s mantra has always been what she doesn’t know won’t hurt her—until she’s faced with the possibility that her husband, Jayden, may be cheating. When Sylvia tells Ava, she is blown away by the revelation that Jayden is none other than Bailey’s mystery man! Ava is stuck and unsure about what to do—and besides, she’s doing all she can to keep her own marriage on track. Should Ava tell Sylvia what she knows or confront Jayden herself? Either way, Ava’s loyalty to both friends is about to be tested and by the time it’s all over, four lives will forever be changed.

A provocative contemporary romance that poses complex questions about modern marriage: How much time should a couple remain together before they can call their marriage a success? Why does divorce automatically mean failure? And can the institution of marriage evolve with our changing times?For Leela and Riley Franklin, the seven-year itch is an all too real phenomenon. After they celebrate their eighth wedding anniversary, and witness some of their closest friends calling it quits, the two agree to try something unorthodox to avoid going down the same predictable path. That’s when Free Fridays is born. The last Friday of every month is free: Leela and Riley get an unconditional free pass. They can do whatever they want, with whomever, wherever, with no questions asked, the one rule being that there are no strings attached. At first, it seems like the perfect arrangement. Both Leela and Riley are enjoying their cake as they get to eat it, too. But it doesn’t take long before trouble rears its ugly head. Soon, they realize that you can’t always get what you want but sometimes—that’s okay.

From the author of Football Widows and Daddy’s Maybe, a woman must face the consequences when she tells an unforgivable lie on national television.After a very embarrassing appearance on the wildly popular syndicated show DNA Revealed, Dani Dawson is reevaluating her life. When she decided to identify Keeling as her daughter’s father, she didn’t think things would go as far as they did. Now she’s faced with mounting problems—and devastating consequences. Keeling Lake’s life was flipped upside down for years after he was targeted by Dani in her carefully plotted paternity fraud. But now he’s out of jail, and he’s out to exact some revenge of his own. With his meddling mom at his side, Keeling may be headed for more problems than he bargained for. As the schemes pile up and tensions rise, Dani and Keeling have a lot to learn about forgiveness and truth before it’s too late.

Based on true, yet unbelievable, events, Guarding Secrets is the story of the extreme power one prisoner wields, not only over his fellow inmates, but also over the female correctional officers who guard him.DaQuan is in jail but he is no ordinary inmate. He runs one of the most powerful prison gangs in the state of Texas. And that gang is selling all kinds of contraband, from pills, to cell phones, and quality liquor, all smuggled in by a dedicated team of corrupt correctional officers. Correctional Officer KenyaTaye Dunbar knows very little about the extent of DaQuan’s power in the free world, but she does know that what she feels is real love. Whether it is mind-blowing sex in prison closets, paying her rent, or buying her a new BMW, DaQuan takes better care of her than most of the men she has been with on the outside. But all of that was before Correctional Officer Charisma Jones started working at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s Jester unit, and started flirting with DaQuan. Now KenyaTaye is pregnant with DaQuan’s second child, but is being replaced as his right hand. Soon, she decides revenge is the only way to make DaQuan and Charisma pay for her misery. But will the revenge cost more than KenyaTaye is willing to pay, or will she keep guarding secrets?

A scorned woman is determined to expose her ex-lover for the cruel man he is, but she has her work cut out for her since he is a globally beloved singer—will she get her revenge or lose everything?Felicia Spears is the epitome of a woman scorned. Nothing is right in her life since her ex left, and she blames him for all of her misery. It may have been three years since Cooper walked out and left her destitute, but it feels like it was just yesterday. Now that Cooper is a big singing sensation, he’s riding his newfound fame all the way to the top with his second wife, Evelyn, planted firmly by his side. Felicia has every right to be bitter and angry. In the early days, she made incredible sacrifices to help ensure Cooper’s success. And it seemed the moment his star began to rise, Felicia was replaced. Now she’s hell-bent on getting what she feels she deserves, especially since that means tearing down Cooper’s new life. Now at her lowest point, she’s determined to take matters into her own hands. She’ll let the world know Cooper isn’t the perfect man as his songs lead many to believe he is—and finally get her revenge.

A glimpse into the secret and unique lives of the women behind NFL coaches—game day takes on a whole new meaning as these lonely women turn up the heat off the field in this sizzling romance novel.During football season, when NFL coaches gear up for war on the gridiron, their wives are left to fend for themselves. NFL wife B.J. Almond has had enough. When she walks in to find her head coach husband in bed with one of his assistant coaches’ wives, she is livid. But what really sets her off is when she discovers the other wives knew about the affair all along. Now she’s furious and hungry for revenge—and what better way to exact that revenge than to air everyone’s dirty laundry in a juicy tell-all book? B.J. knows where all the bodies are buried, and she’s digging up all the dirt. But before she starts writing, she’s running up the score with a lawsuit against her husband and his mistress. Armed with flight records, copies of naughty emails, phone records, and pictures, B.J. isn’t holding back. And neither are the other football wives, who will stop at nothing to keep their dirty secrets from going public.