But as much as she wants to be the woman he needs, she knows better than most-passion may have its rewards, but every secret has its price. Try as she might to keep her emotional distance, Locke is determinedly knocking down all her walls. Too bad the big, stoic frowner across the street-the one who sets her bells jangling just by breathing-has her in his sights. Susie Packard’s nightmarish marriage taught her what happens when she gives in to her weakness for powerful men.

Their mutual desire is stunning…but then again, so are the secrets keeping them apart. Now his siblings have all moved on with their lives, and there’s no one around to distract him from his overpowering attraction to his sister’s best friend. For years, as he fought tooth and nail to keep his brothers and sisters together after his parents died, his entire life was focused on his responsibilities. Sometimes falling in love is the easy part…A Rancho del Cielo RomanceLocke Jackman is single, childless…and he has a bad case of empty nest syndrome. You can read all three books, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Trust in Me is the third novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. Can he convince her that his playboy days are over and that she can trust him with her heart? But she's taking a page out of his book, not wanting to risk another relationship. In fact, when it comes to pursuing Roni, he's more than willing. His reputation as a noncommittal ladies' man might make it challenging to earn respect in the business world, but he's willing to prove that he's serious.

Rich never expected to fulfill his dreams in the town he planned to leave behind, but that's just what he's doing. When the town's local player, Rich, opens a Rec Center, she sees a way to rekindle her dancing dreams.and maybe have a little fun with her sexy new boss. Getting divorced and starting over at the age of twenty-two was never her plan, but maybe in Texas, she'll find her path. Roni’s dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer were smashed under the brutal rage of her ex-husband's fists. This is a New Adult Title - Meant for Readers 18 & Older.

Trust in me by j lynn