Friends & Lovers Series
By Bethany Lopez, Jaye Diane, PE Kavanagh and PE Kavanagh
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About this series
Friends & Lovers, Book 2
Life has never been easy for Emerald Felton but she faces each new situation with grace, dignity and fearlessness. Against her better judgment, she allows herself to cross the line with Lincoln, hoping that they will be able to have fun and enjoy each other. As a stalker taunts her, she tries to balance her new feelings for Lincoln with the need to keep her independence. But it quickly becomes obvious that Lincoln wants more than she can give. And as if that's not enough to deal with, the stalker is getting bolder!
Most things in life have come easily to Linc Thayer. Except Emerald. He's wanted her for years but she's always been the one thing he could never have. Finally able to get close to her at their best friends' wedding, he's excited that she's now seeing him as a man and not just as a friend. But even as they become lovers, he's disappointed when she's determined to keep him at a distance.
As she faces constant threats, Emerald will struggle between being the woman Lincoln needs and the woman that she needs herself to be. It's a battle in more ways than one as Emerald finds herself trying to stay a step ahead of her stalker and also finds herself loving the best man.
Titles in the series (10)
- Her Baby Secret
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Friends & Lovers, Book 1 Robyn Phillips has always led a low-key lifestyle but that all changed when she and Devin Jamison went from being good friends to secret lovers. After a brief -but hot- romance and bitter break-up, she finds out that she's pregnant. With their families' Christmas celebration coming up, Robyn decides to keep the baby a secret. After all, she and Devin are not on speaking terms...and no one in their families even knows that they were together! Of course she knows she'll have to confess sooner or later but she's nowhere near ready to. Although it's been weeks since he and Robyn stopped seeing each other, Devin hasn't been able to get her out of his mind. Feeling like breaking up might have been a mistake, he wonders if their Christmas reunion will open up the door for them to become friends again or even get back together. He knows he has a challenge ahead of him since she won't even talk to him but he's determined to salvage some kind of relationship. Being stuck in a house with your entire family -and close family friends- can be stressful for anyone with a broken heart. Robyn's about to be put to the test as she tries to hide her love for Devin and hide her baby secret.
- Collecting Secrets: Friends & Lovers, #1
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When Camille first met Jackson she was too young. Too innocent. Too traumatized. Friendship was less than what she wanted, but all she could handle. Ten years later and she's strong, independent, and successful. A woman equal to the formidable Jackson King, psychologist to the stars. At exactly the wrong moment, Jackson crosses the line, jeopardizing the friendship it had taken a decade to build. He refuses to wait one more minute for the woman who had long given up the fantasy of his love. With each step forward, the ground beneath them cracks under the weight of a lifetime of secrets. The entangling of their families, their past relationships, and an unwelcome connection keep their journey on a rocky path. Jackson and Camille are forced to face what has been hidden for too long. Will the relationship survive? If you love smart, sexy characters in a layered, emotionally gripping story, Collecting Secrets will fill your needs. This steamy, standalone contemporary romance has no cliffhanger, but includes characters who reappear throughout the series.
- Taking a Chance
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It was supposed to be a rare -and unheard-of- one-night stand. But months later, Grace Jamison still can't get Ryan Flores out of her mind. Thanks to the matchmaking efforts of friends and family, it's not long before Grace and Ryan are thrown together once again. They quickly pick up where they left off and Grace wonders if Ryan is too good to be true and if they could possibly have a real future together. Ryan has always been a momma's boy, the one man that his mother could depend on and the one person who'd never let her down. It's not long, however, before his mother voices her disapproval of his relationship with Grace, forcing him to choose between pleasing her or exploring his growing feelings for Grace. Faced with a series of surprising revelations and unpredictable events, Grace's and Ryan's relationship will be met by challenges big and small. With so many obstacles thrown their way, will they walk away unscathed or walk away with regret after finally taking a chance?
- Make it Last
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In a small town, it's hard to recover from being dumped by your high school sweetheart. That's just what Briana has to do after Colin leaves her to follow his dreams. She focuses her energy into her friendships and the pursuit of her own goal of becoming a chef. Just when she finally feels like she's on the right path, he comes back to town. Colin knew breaking up with Briana before leaving for college was the right thing to do. He was determined to leave small-town life behind forever, and that included his high school girlfriend. But when a sports injury puts him on the sidelines, he's forced to return home. Seeing Briana again brings back a lot of memories, and Colin wonders if he made the right decision. It doesn't take long for him to realize he wants her back, and this time, he wants to make it last. Make it Last is the first novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. You can get all three books in the series, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Friends & Lovers Trilogy reading order: Make it Last I Choose You Trust in Me
- I Choose You
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Up until now, Nicole's life has been mapped out for her. She'd go to college, marry Jake and become the upstanding minister's wife. When she leaves that life to begin again in a small town in Texas, she finally has the freedom to live as she chooses. There, she meets Kent, a guy whose charm and passion make it hard to stick to her morals. Dodging his father’s fists and protecting his twin sister made Kent into the man he is today. He learned by watching his mother stay by his father’s side that it’s better to keep relationships simple. Then he meets Nicole. Her sweet smile and genuine response to him land like punches to his resolve. After a lifetime of learning to protect his heart, can he finally let down his guard? I Choose You is the second novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. You can get all three books in the series, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Friends & Lovers Trilogy reading order: Make it Last I Choose You Trust in Me
- Coming Home: Friends & Lovers, #2
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Home means many things to Ramona Barrett and none of them are good. A family mired in politics and ample amounts of bad behavior have kept her happily far away. Even after her enraged mother escapes, her drunk father sobers up, and her tyrannical grandfather dies, she has no interest in re-connecting to those rotten roots. A steamy encounter with her childhood friend leaves her swooning like a schoolgirl. He's become a man who dissolves her logic, foils her plans, and buckles her knees. Too bad he's engaged to someone else. And that's not even the full extent of his secrets. Can the home she fled be where her new future begins? If you're looking for smart, sexy characters in a layered, emotionally-gripping story, Coming Home will take you there. This steamy, standalone contemporary romance has no cliffhanger, but includes characters who appear throughout the series.
- Trust in Me
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Roni’s dreams of becoming a contemporary dancer were smashed under the brutal rage of her ex-husband's fists. Getting divorced and starting over at the age of twenty-two was never her plan, but maybe in Texas, she'll find her path. 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. Rich never expected to fulfill his dreams in the town he planned to leave behind, but that's just what he's doing. 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. In fact, when it comes to pursuing Roni, he's more than willing. But she's taking a page out of his book, not wanting to risk another relationship. Can he convince her that his playboy days are over and that she can trust him with her heart? Trust in Me is the third novella in the Friends & Lovers Trilogy. You can get all three books in the series, plus a bonus ending for each couple, in the Friends & Lovers omnibus. Friends & Lovers Trilogy reading order: Make it Last I Choose You Trust in Me
- Claiming Power: Friends & Lovers, #3
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A buttoned-up politician. An ambitious rebel. The hard choice between love and power. Connor Barrett has built a life based on doing everything right. He's honest, idealistic, and completely buttoned-up. Continuing his family's political legacy is a no-brainer. Next stop… US Senate. Jenna King likes her men tough, tattooed, and as wild as she is. Clean shaves and navy suits hold no appeal. When she ends up working on Connor's campaign, all her free spirit gets tucked away to create a professional image. The couple work hand-in-hand without crossing any lines. Until Jenna gets a glimpse of the man underneath the nerdy glasses and crisp, white shirts. And Connor urges her to let her hair down. With the election approaching, right and wrong blur in the power of their connection. In a world where image is everything, the unlikely couple must choose between their principles, their secrets, and the possibility of having it all. If you love an opposites attract story and are looking for smart, sexy characters in a layered, emotionally-gripping story, Claiming Power will grab a hold of you. This steamy, standalone contemporary romance has no cliffhanger, but includes characters who reappear throughout the series.
- Consenting Adults: Friends & Lovers, #4
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Three weddings. Two betrayals. One secret identity. Tyler Diamond is a legend in the tech world. A man with limitless access to wealth, power, and any information he wants. At a wedding full of celebrities, he can't look away from the striking woman he's never seen before. She is a flash of neon in a black-and-white world. Talia Pemberton is used to the attention. Sticking out is her superpower. But she will do anything to protect the secret life she's successfully hidden for years. Including lying to the most intriguing man she's ever met. Over the course of three weddings, two holidays, and a cross-country courtship, Tyler and Talia move from strangers, to friends, to lovers. Their worlds entangle with an intensity that surprises them both. It might have been fate that brought them together. From the first moment, it was clear something extraordinary would happen between them. Choosing a relationship that would change them both, irreversibly, required clear consent. Will they give it? If you love an opposites attract story and are looking for smart, sexy, diverse characters in a layered, emotionally-gripping story, Consenting Adults will answer your call.
- Loving the Best Man
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Friends & Lovers, Book 2 Life has never been easy for Emerald Felton but she faces each new situation with grace, dignity and fearlessness. Against her better judgment, she allows herself to cross the line with Lincoln, hoping that they will be able to have fun and enjoy each other. As a stalker taunts her, she tries to balance her new feelings for Lincoln with the need to keep her independence. But it quickly becomes obvious that Lincoln wants more than she can give. And as if that's not enough to deal with, the stalker is getting bolder! Most things in life have come easily to Linc Thayer. Except Emerald. He's wanted her for years but she's always been the one thing he could never have. Finally able to get close to her at their best friends' wedding, he's excited that she's now seeing him as a man and not just as a friend. But even as they become lovers, he's disappointed when she's determined to keep him at a distance. As she faces constant threats, Emerald will struggle between being the woman Lincoln needs and the woman that she needs herself to be. It's a battle in more ways than one as Emerald finds herself trying to stay a step ahead of her stalker and also finds herself loving the best man.
Bethany Lopez
Bethany Lopez is a USA Today Bestselling author of more than thirty books and has been published since 2011. She's a lover of all things romance, which she incorporates into the books she writes, no matter the genre.When she isn't reading or writing, she loves spending time with family and traveling whenever possible.Bethany can usually be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine at hand, and will never turn down a cupcake!Sign up for her newsletter and get a free eBook! https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r7w3w5
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