Janet A Mota

Santiago: I'm young, single, and taking on the business left to me when my father died. I learned from the best and was ready to lead with the help of my brothers, but I didn't expect a promise my father made twenty years earlier would change my life. I'm left with life-changing decisions to make and challenges to overcome. Nothing or no one will get in my way. I will not let my family down. Amelia: I'm recently a college graduate with an accounting degree and still living at home. I'm trying to figure out what to do with my life until it all comes crashing down. My father has ruined my life and my world is turned upside down in the blink of an eye. Now, I have to change everything I've ever known. I'm left wondering if I can embrace the changes or fight them. Travel through Portugal and step into the life of the Almeida brothers. See how they handle the business, life, and love. Santiago's story is book one in the Almeida Brothers trilogy.

Five years ago, Kat lost her family in a car accident. Ever since, she has been in a deep depression. She quit her job and started writing so she would not have to leave her house. She lost herself. She has no idea how to come out of the ugliness. She decides that she needs to push herself out of the house but she needs to go where no memories exist. She decides to go visit the country where her family was from, Portugal. She rents an apartment from her uncle with the hopes of finally being able to start moving on. Rey is serving in the United States military. He is living in Germany but only has a few more months before he contract is up. He goes on leave for his cousin's wedding which is taking place in Portugal. He rents his uncle's apartment for a few weeks. When he gets there, he realizes someone is staying in there. When he realizes it is Kat, his world is turned upside down. Kat and Rey have a history. Although nothing ever happened between them, there were some feelings and emotions that were never expressed to no one. Rey vows to help Kat get out of the depression by getting her to go sightseeing and possibly open up. Will Kat allow Rey to help her? Can Kat get past the death of her family and allow someone into her heart? Will Rey's military career put a stop to a relationship before it starts?

Ashley and Drake meet and sparks fly immediately. There's an instant connection and they feel they could be more. Their relationship gets stronger and it's time to meet the families. Ashley has a jealous sister who needs a reality check and Drake's mother will stop at nothing to break them up. A crazy ex-girlfriend is added to the mix and Ashley starts to rethink her whole relationship with Drake. They have some battles to overcome but will love win?

Sometimes the demons that live within us can suffocate us and take over every part of our being. Belle has demons living inside her that are taking over her brain and making her believe she can't have certain things in life. She's isolated herself from her friends and someone she wants as more than a friend. She starts to self-destruct and finds herself in a position that may get her in trouble. Can Belle overcome the demons and allow herself to live the life she wants to live? Will Belle allow herself to love and be loved? Can Belle listen to her heart and shut the demons out of her brain?

Shane and Anyse have been friends for years. They know everything there is to know about each other except for one thing. They insist on keeping their feelings for each other bottled up. Shane is a love life kind of guy. Anyse is a stubborn as nails kind of girl. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with. They love unconditionally and give their hearts freely. Fate intercedes and forces them together in a whirlwind of struggles. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight to all the ugliness coming their way. Will they finally admit how they feel toward each other or will it be too late? Will they be able to overcome the odds and live out their dreams of happiness?

Haylee was raped in high school. When she identified the rapist to the authorities, it was dismissed for no evidence. She had to live in fear until she graduated high school. Her parents have not been able to deal with what happened to her and have shut her out of their lives. She goes to college and meets Stacey. Stacey and her family become her family. She meets Zander, Stacey's older brother, and immediately falls for him. She has never dated and he only experience she's had with a man was her rape. Zander feels the same for Haylee but she keeps pushing him away. One thing leads to another and Haylee decides she will not let the rape control her life anymore. Will Haylee allow herself to love Zander freely? Will Zander take those demons out of her head and show her what love is?

Tucker Blythe is a broken man. His father mentally abused him. He carried and lived with all the ugliness his father has pounded into his brain. He wants a wife and children but fears that his father has been right. He just isn't good enough to have that. He didn't go to college and feels like he is in a mediocre job. He believes he has nothing to offer a woman, especially the one he has wanted since he was ten years old. Kayla Vincent is the girl next door. She comes from a loving family. She went away to college and is coming back to open the only dental practice in the small town. Although she loved going away for college, she always knew that she would come back to the place she grew up in. The man she wanted was also back home. She knows everything about him and knows that it will be a long road to get him to love her back. Will she be able to convince him that he is all she wants?

Bryan White is a man who's been lucky most of his life. He has a wonderful family and owns a lucrative business. The only thing missing is the love of a good woman. Bryan has dreams of a wife and children. He wants the life his parents had, but he can't seem to find the right girl. His business keeps him very busy and he doesn't have much time to date. Love is the missing piece of his puzzle. Amy Slater has been handed a rough life. Her family has issues with drugs, but somehow, she's hasn't fallen into the trap. She tries hard to make something of her life and to get away from all the negativity surrounding her. In an instant, her life changes. She loses everything she's ever known. With the help of a good Samaritan, Amy may have a chance at happiness. Will Bryan and Amy find what they're looking for? Will the pressures and trials of life get in their way of the happily ever after?

Bryan White is a man who's been lucky most of his life. He has a wonderful family and owns a lucrative business. The only thing missing is the love of a good woman. Bryan has dreams of a wife and children. He wants the life his parents had, but he can't seem to find the right girl. His business keeps him very busy and he doesn't have much time to date. Love is the missing piece of his puzzle.Amy Slater has been handed a rough life. Her family has issues with drugs, but somehow, she's hasn't fallen into the trap. She tries hard to make something of her life and to get away from all the negativity surrounding her. In an instant, her life changes. She loses everything she's ever known. With the help of a good Samaritan, Amy may have a chance at happiness. Will Bryan and Amy find what they're looking for? Will the pressures and trials of life get in their way of the happily ever after?

Sometimes the demons that live within us can suffocate us and take over every part of our being. Belle has demons living inside her that are taking over her brain and making her believe she can't have certain things in life. She's isolated herself from her friends and someone she wants as more than a friend. She starts to self-destruct and finds herself in a position that may get her in trouble. Can Belle overcome the demons and allow herself to live the life she wants to live? Will Belle allow herself to love and be loved? Can Belle listen to her heart and shut the demons out of her brain?

Love at first sight is a phenomenon with many opinions. Some people believe that it can happen and some people do not. Some have experienced it and some believe that it isn't love they experience but attraction. Either way, love is love and it doesn't matter how it's found. All of us should believe in the power of love.Amber Mitchell doesn't believe that love at first sight exists and she's certain that love won't happen for her at all. She has been handed an ugly hand and she has put up big walls around her heart. Getting through them will not be an easy task. She also believes that no man should ever have to deal with all that comes with being a part of her life. She's struggling to make ends meet and fiercely independent. Love is the last thing on her mind.Dylan Morgan is at a point in his life where he wants to find the right woman and start a life. Unfortunately, things in the love department haven't happened for him. He knows that the right one is out there and continues his search. He's smart, sexy, and ready to have his own family. An unexpected meeting brings Dylan and Amber together. There is an instant attraction between them. Can Dylan break down the walls around Amber's heart? Will Amber trust that love conquers all and take a chance?

Shane and Anyse have been friends for years. They know everything there is to know about each other except for one thing. They insist on keeping their feelings for each other bottled up. Shane is a love life kind of guy. Anyse is a stubborn as nails kind of girl. Together, they are a force to be reckoned with. They love unconditionally and give their hearts freely. Fate intercedes and forces them together in a whirlwind of struggles. There doesn't seem to be an end in sight to all the ugliness coming their way. Will they finally admit how they feel toward each other or will it be too late? Will they be able to overcome the odds and live out their dreams of happiness?

Tucker Blythe is a broken man. His father mentally abused him. He carried and lived with all the ugliness his father has pounded into his brain. He wants a wife and children but fears that his father has been right. He just isn't good enough to have that. He didn't go to college and feels like he is in a mediocre job. He believes he has nothing to offer a woman, especially the one he has wanted since he was ten years old.Kayla Vincent is the girl next door. She comes from a loving family. She went away to college and is coming back to open the only dental practice in the small town. Although she loved going away for college, she always knew that she would come back to the place she grew up in. The man she wanted was also back home. She knows everything about him and knows that it will be a long road to get him to love her back. Will she be able to convince him that he is all she wants?