It's time for you to meet Rashad and Layla in What She Deserves (Quicksand #5)!

Actually, if you read Night and Day (Quicksand #4), you've already met Layla, and if you read A Powerful Attraction (Quicksand #1), you've already met Rashad. But this time they're not secondary characters. This is their love story, a second chance romance after they broke up several years before. 

Just like book 4, you get to see the ladies doling out advice and being supportive in their friendship circle. And Layla needs some help, because much as she tries to resist Rashad, he is her kryptonite. Tamika even tells her, "RIP your heart."

So, what can you expect in this one? 
- a sex-only arrangement (do those ever work?)
- a heart-breaking secret
- a rooftop picnic
- a visit to Georgia wine country

The third friend in this series within a series, is Dana, and her story is The Friend Zone. She has a thing for her male friend Omar, and turns out he has a thing for her too. But of course, the road to happily ever after is filled with boulders and potholes for our couple. The manuscript is going to my editor next week, so I'm on track to release it on July 30th.
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What She Deserves (Quicksand #5)
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Fiery passion wages a war between two destined hearts.

Layla Fleming may miss the toe-curling nights between the sheets with Rashad Greene, but it took a long time for her heart to heal. So when she sees the cocky playboy years later, she ignores his advances and moves on. With the first glimpse, Rashad knows he must have Layla back in his bed, but he still holds a dark secret and worries the chemistry between them will fizzle if she knows the truth.
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In a battle of wills, both Rashad and Layla are determined to keep their hearts intact. Could full honesty bring them closer together, or will it drive them forever apart?

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If you haven't read Night and Day (Quicksand #4) yet, here's what readers are saying:
"This was a great story! And what a way to start the book off!?...Definitely a 5 ⭐️Star read!"
"Imagine finding out your man is cheating, and then falling for the other cheaters ex... I know that sounds kinda crazy, but in this story, it was perfect as Night is to Day..."
"Tamika & Anton's story was funny, sexy, sad & a joy to read... Overall a great read!!"
"I love Tamika and Anton story. It made you cheer for their love..."
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Night and Day (Quicksand #4)

When Tamika Jones arrives at the apartment on Hargrove Street, she expects to find her boyfriend, the money he stole, and the woman he cheated on her with. Instead, she finds Anton Bevins, a young attorney, who’s good-looking, bewildered by her appearance, and also a victim.

Anton doesn’t know what to think of the sexy, baseball-bat-wielding firebrand who disturbed his weekend rest. But somehow he gets sucked into her charms, and after one night together, he can’t get her off his mind.

The two end up in a sexy, fun-loving relationship that takes them both by surprise, but is it really love? Or are they just two lonely people on the rebound, seeking comfort in each other’s arms?

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Free audiobook
You can get a FREE audio copy of my short story Subordinate Position. It's an interracial romance that I wrote some years ago, and I decided to create an audiobook and gift it to you. The story is 30 minutes long - perfect for a short commute, while doing chores, or going for a walk.
To get your free copy of Subordinate Position, click on the link below and follow the download instructions. You can either install the BookFunnel app on your iOS, Android, or Amazon Fire device, stream in your browser, or download the MP3 files and listen to it anywhere you like. (If you have any trouble at all downloading your free audiobook, contact the helpful folks at Book Funnel at help@bookfunnel.com for assistance.)
If you'd rather buy the audiobook, it's available for US$3.95, or US$2.99 on Apple or Audible (if you already own the Amazon ebook). Links are here for your convenience. Offer expires July 31st.

Giveaway
The giveaways continue! This time I'm giving away a mature romance prize pack that contains books with heroines in their 40s and older, and a few generous authors have donated signed copies of their books to sweeten the deal. The total prize pack is valued at $118! Here's what one lucky winner will receive:

- $25 gift card
- Signed hardcover copy of Seasoned by Delaney Diamond
- Signed copy of More Than Love by Sharon C. Cooper
- Signed copy of This Time Always by Suzette D. Harrison
- Signed copy of Love Can Come Softly by W. Parks Brigham
- Signed copy of Trying Love Again by W. Parks Brigham
- Citrus candle
- Colorful beach towel
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Who are these generous authors that donated books? Glad you asked. 
Sharon C. Cooper have collaborated on projects in the past, and she writes contemporary romance and romantic suspense. Learn more at sharoncooper.net.
Suzette D. Harrison writes romance, historical fiction, and has a children's book. Learn more at sdhbooks.com.
W. Parks Brigham is the author of sweet romance featuring mature couples. Learn more at amazon.com/W-Parks-Brigham/e/B00G4IPAMU.

To enter the giveaway, use this link or the Rafflecopter widget below.
Eligibility: Open to U.S. and international entrants.
Deadline: July 17, 11:59 pm EST
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So what happened to Shanice? You have to read the book to find out. Along the way, you'll meet more of Cruz's team members and see him and Shanice spend quality time together - before their happily ever after is threatened. 
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​Remember, if you haven't read Until Now (Plan B #1), you should read that before Until Death because the stories are connected, and you'll have a better understanding of what's happening in Until Death. Buy links are below for your convenience. 

Enjoy!
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Until Death
The best laid plans can still go awry…in the most terrifying way.

Shanice Lawrence is hiding, but she soon learns that everything she’s been told has been a lie. After she and Cruz finally reunite, she’s happy and content in the life they’ve built together. A normal life, far from the turmoil of the past. But then the unthinkable happens, and she’s thrust into a nightmare she didn’t see coming.

When Cruz Cordoba finds Shanice alive, he vows to never leave her again, and for a while, life is good—a far cry from the violence and chaos he’s used to as a Plan B assassin. Unfortunately, a deadly force won’t leave the couple alone. 
 
In the end, Cruz has no choice. Kill, or be killed.
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Until Now
A simple off-the-books assignment becomes a race of life and death. 
 
Shanice Lawrence has met the perfect man. He’s sexy, considerate, and best of all, he loves to read. She’s certain she’s found the man of her dreams—until she learns the real reason for his appearance in her life.

Cruz Cordoba’s mission was simple: Get close to Shanice, retrieve the data, and kill anyone who gets in his way—including her. But he didn’t anticipate falling for the voluptuous bookstore clerk. Now he has to decide what’s more important—the mission, or the woman.

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?Paperback: https://amzn.to/3f96TLz

To celebrate the release of book 2 of the Plan B series, I'm having a giveaway!
Prizes: Signed copies of Until Now and Until Death, $25 gift card, and a two-sided "Just One More Chapter" mug.
Deadline: April 17, 2021 at 11:45pm EST
Eligibility: Must be a newsletter subscriber. Open to U.S. and international entrants. 
How to enter: Use the form below and enter via Facebook, or enter using your email address. If you choose your email address, be sure to confirm your entry when you get the automated email.
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​This is the last weekend to get the Love Unexpected ebook box set (books 1-3) for only 99 cents! On Monday, it goes to the regular price of $3.99. And...I created a special box set in audio, available on Apple, Kobo, and Google Play (coming soon to Audible). You can listen to samples on my audiobooks page or go straight to the links. 

LINKS
💐Amz: https://amzn.to/2uTeNWg 
💐Amz UK: https://amzn.to/2UkL7wd 
💐Amz CA: https://amzn.to/2GDYQ9h
💐Nook: http://bit.ly/3b2MvsW
💐Apple: https://apple.co/37Om0Wj
💐Kobo: http://bit.ly/3b7SUTJ
💐Google Play: https://bit.ly/31mJX5W

AUDIO BUY LINKS
🎧 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3luJIOT
🎧 Audible US: http://adbl.co/3cO3Yam 
🎧 Audible UK: http://adbl.co/30SGZFI
🎧 Apple: http://apple.co/3s2ARGD
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🎧 Google Play: http://bit.ly/2QaLsRQ

Cruz Cordoba and Shanice Lawrence get the bad guys and fall in love in a matter of days, so prepare yourself for an exciting ride. And, in case you wanted to know more about Cruz Cordoba (of course you do!), below is a snapshot of his file at Plan B. Just know he's not someone you want to mess with. 
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Escape the craziness in the world around us with a story where the bad guys pay and the good guys win and fall in love. As always, I hope you enjoy reading the story as much as I enjoyed writing it. Happy reading! ​
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BLURB
Shanice Lawrence has met the perfect man. He’s sexy, considerate, and best of all, he loves to read. She’s certain she’s found the man of her dreams—until she learns the real reason for his appearance in her life.
Cruz Cordoba’s mission was simple: Get close to Shanice, retrieve the data, and kill anyone who gets in his way—including her. But he didn’t anticipate falling for the voluptuous bookstore clerk. Now he has to decide what’s more important—the mission, or the woman.

Hard-working corporate attorney Axel Becker has tried settling down in the past, but when the relationship didn’t work out, he focused on his career to the exclusion of everything else. Enter, Naphressa St. James. The sexy project manager is a former lover and reminds him of what his life could be—fun, exciting. She’s just the woman he might need to shake him out of a rut, but convincing her they belong together will be a lot harder than he expected.
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Naphressa admits she and Axel have chemistry, but she’s not looking for marriage—again. Been there, done that. Except the more time she spends with Axel, the more she finds the idea of settling down with him to be downright…irresistible.

Just when he thought finding a wife was out of his reach…

Colton “Cole” Eubanks is laser focused on building wealth and settling down with a special woman before he turns forty. Accomplishing one out of two isn’t bad. Unfortunately, there’s no ‘love of his life’ on the horizon, unless he counts the one woman who’s been starring in his nightly dreams—Malaya Radcliff.

After being dependent on one person after another for years, Malaya has finally learned to stand on her own. There’s only one thing she hasn’t been able to accomplish—gain full custody of her daughter. Her ex-husband never fights fair. His wealth always wins. This time Malaya’s determined to come out on top.
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So when Cole, the man she’s been secretly in lust with for over a year, makes her an offer she’d be crazy to refuse, Malaya wants to say yes. But that means sacrificing her newfound independence. Yet, his enticing proposal has her thinking—why not?

Good morning! Seasoned is live and you don't want to miss my latest release! Three women, three happily ever afters. The first two stories are interracial and the third is a black romance. Settle down for three sexy stories about finding love in your 40's and 50's. I hope you love them as much as I enjoyed writing them. 

For photos that inspired the story, visit the Pinterest board for Seasoned. Happy reading!
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