Delaney Diamond

A second chance at love for a wealthy socialite and her bad boy ex. After having her heart broken nine years ago, Monica Connor has no interest in marriage. She's busy living her best life and building a following as a social media influencer. When a wealthy businessman contracts her to promote the opening of his new lounge, she's excited for her most lucrative deal yet. Then she learns she has to work with someone else on the project--Andre Campos, her first love--the owner's future son-in-law. Andre is engaged to marry the daughter of the man who gave him a chance when no one else would, but seeing Monica causes old feelings to resurface and calls his plans into question. Being with Monica means losing everything he's worked hard for years to attain. But he can't stop thinking about her, and soon they surrender to the fiery passion that neither can deny.

They might both get what they want in this marriage of convenience-if they don't kill each other first.Annabelle Buchanan waltzes into Dante Escarra's office with a singular goal-to persuade him to accept her audacious one-year marriage proposal. Her objective? Taking control of her father's real estate empire. But Dante is her ex-husband, and their past is littered with hurt and anger. Dante never once contemplated reuniting with Annabelle, because she broke his heart and left him devastated years ago. But her offer is a tantalizing chance to add an iconic Houston building to his real estate portfolio-a prize he covets more than he's willing to admit. As they pursue their respective goals, the lines between business and heart blur. Can they make their marriage work the second time around, or will they both end up with broken hearts-again?

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

A collection of short romantic fiction--two short stories and two novellas. A Taxicab Connection. Immediately after a painful break up, Erica meets a man who makes her feel much better. Could he be her next love? Prince Kofi. Before Princess of Zamibia, Prince Kofi Karunzika traveled to the United States and fell in love with Dahlia Sommers. The woman who would capture his heart, become his bride, and the mother to his heirs. Thirty Minutes. On the way to finalize their divorce, Jos and Yolanda Benitez find themselves trapped in the building's elevator. By the time the doors open thirty minutes later, they have a decision to make--continue with the divorce, or start again. Happily Ever After in Hopevale. After Almost Perfect, Hunter Miller and Sable Devereaux settle in Hopevale, Georgia and discover that one of their neighbors needs their help. Soon they're caught in a life and death situation that threatens their happily ever after.

After three failed marriages, Renee is through with men. She just can't seem to get it right. Then things heat up with her neighbor, Clive. Will this relationship last, or is she destined to spend the rest of her life alone? Right when Adelaide Flores is getting used to life without her ex-husband, they're thrown a curve ball that forces them together. As she and Hector handle a family crisis, the time they spend together reminds her of the good aspects of their marriage and how much she still misses him. But have they grown too far apart to make marriage work the second time around? All her adult life, Jackie has worked to get to the point where she is. She owns three successful boutiques, but there's something missing from her life, and her happiness will depend on the tough decision she must make when her old lover, Tyson, comes back into her life.

When Carlos Hortado left Toronto and the love of his life, it was the hardest decision he'd ever made. Eventually, he learned to live with the regret and build a life for himself as an up-and-coming artist in a new city. Then one day he sees her again-and the memories of what they used to share won't leave him. He allowed her father to chase him away the first time, but now he's determined to fight for their love. Carmen Reeves was heartbroken when Carlos left but threw herself into work and learned to live without him. She never stopped loving him, though, and when they meet again, she's willing to do whatever it takes to be with him. But Carlos might not be the man she thinks he is. Was her father right all along? If so, her heart will break all over again.

Coworkers Nathan Crenshaw and Janice Livingston once had a passionate relationship that went up in flames and created a strained environment at their place of employment. Since then Janice has tried to move on. Unfortunately, they have to work together, and unfortunately, she's still very attracted to Nathan. Nathan can't forget his connection with Janice-a connection he hasn't experienced with any other woman. After an earth-shattering kiss rekindles their flame, will these two finally get it right-or will an outside force get in the way? Read the other books in the series Soul's Desire by Sharon C. CooperEverlasting Desire by Stephanie Nicole Norris

Two nights. One undeniable attraction. To prove to his mother that he can be responsible, Stephan Brooks takes a job at her firm and promises to be a better son. But one glimpse of Roselle Parker, her up-and-coming protege, and all his good intentions disappear. All he has to do is conduct himself in a professional manner, but a trip to Paris with Roselle proves too big of a temptation. Roselle knows Stephan Brooks is nothing but trouble. She's heard the stories and and her brief contact with him confirms they're all true. But two nights in Paris, and her inhibitions crumble beneath his seductive touch. They plan to leave what happened in Paris, in Paris. But the best laid plans often go awry.

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

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

Take a trip into the heart of passion as seductive samba rhythms pulse in the warm evening breezes. Escape and savor these three scintillating stories set against the beautiful backdrop of Brazil.Risky Business by Donna HillTwo weeks in Rio--surely that's enough time for marketing VP Sydni Lawson to forge a lucrative merger. But instead of sweet-talking real estate mogul Gabriel St. James, she's being swept away by their sizzling and unexpected attraction.Beats of My Heart by Grace OctaviaSunshine Embry has been pushing her own dreams aside as the assistant to a spoiled R&B diva. Then an invitation to record in Rio brings her back in contact with music sensation Marlo Simmons, who is also her boss' sexy brother. Is this their chance to make sweet, sweet music together?Heartbreak in Rio by Delaney DiamondSidney Altman and Rodrigo Serrano once shared a scorching affair before he returned to Brazil to take over his family's fashion empire. Now she's in Rio on business--and Rodrigo intends to win her back and prove that his biggest regret was letting her go.

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

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

HERE COMES TROUBLE Who doesn't love a bad boy? Lorena Vega knows better than to have anything else to do with Matthew Hawthorne. Then he comes to her and asks for her help in writing a proposal for a grant to benefit the community center where he volunteers. She agrees to do the work, but she has her guard up, because having Matthew in her life again is a problem she doesn't need. Matthew still carries some guilt from when he hurt Lorena. Seeing her again for the first time in months makes him realize what a huge mistake he made, and he wants another chance to be the kind of man she deserves. He's determined to win her back and prove he's not the player he used to be, and nothing will stand in his way. Not even the new man in her life. FOR BETTER OR WORSE Will her actions save her marriage or destroy it? As a publicist for professional athletes, Antonio Vega is used to solving problems and spinning stories to the benefit of his clients. Yet he can't seem to convince his wife that he has been and always will be faithful, and her lack of trust tests the limits of his patience. Cassidy Hawthorne-Vega grew up in a home rocked by infidelity. When she suspects her husband is hiding something from her, she takes drastic steps to uncover the truth. Her actions result in a confrontation that threatens the bond of their marriage. It's only when she reveals a painful secret from the past that Cassidy learns to accept the love her husband freely gives.