Bette Ford

“Ms. Ford knows how to turn up the heat.” —Romantic Times BOOKclub Bette Ford writes the kind of passionate, emotionally-charged romance novels that readers come back to again and again. In Can’t Stop Loving You, she once again explores the risks we take for love and how far we’re willing to go for a chance at happiness. Can’t Stop Loving You is the unforgettable story of a young, confident Detroit social worker who keeps her wary heart tightly closed, until she meets a remarkable man while vacationing in the Virgin Islands—a talented artist who tempts her to shed her armor and truly commit to love for the very first time. Bette Ford is one of the elite storytellers in African-American romance fiction, along with acclaimed authors like Brenda Jackson, Beverly Jenkins, and Donna Hill. With Can’t Stop Loving You, she proves once more that she belongs there at the top.

Can't Stop Loving You

Her Second Chance

Tormented by dark family secrets, lies and deception, the beautiful Diane Rivers had to struggle to make a life for herself. Though a successful career in teaching finally awarded her the long-fought-for independence she craved, it came at a price...a future with the man she loved the most, Charles Alexander Randol, III. Charles Randol, Vice President of Randol Pharmaceuticals is shocked when he discovers that Diane's promiscuous reputation is utterly false...Diane is a virgin. When Diane finally gathers up the nerve to share her true feelings with Charles, he immediately whisks her away to the island of St. Thomas for a private wedding, luxurious honeymoon and the intended happily ever after... But when they return to the States, Charles' whole world is rocked when he learns that Diane's virginity isn't the only secret she's kept from him. Faced with his wife's traumatic past, Charles finds himself torn between his deep love for her and the bitter betrayal he feels at being kept in the dark on her dangerous past...and Charles desperately hopes the love in his heart is tough enough to save his marriage...and to save his wife.

Forever After

Mama’s Pearl is a novella that was originally published in the anthology, A MOTHER’S LOVE From the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award-winning author for Multicultural Romance, Bette Ford, a novella about a second-chance romance for two high school sweethearts... “A poignant, sensual story showcasing the best qualities of romance: grace, forgiveness and healing.” –Romantic Times Once, Sarah Dean and Kurt Rogers were high school sweethearts with their whole future together planned out. But circumstances beyond their control forced them to go their separate ways. Now, many years later, the secret that Sarah has harbored for so long is about to be revealed as Kurt returns to rekindle their long-ago passion – and a love that still burns in both their hearts.

Mama's Pearl

From the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award-winning author for Multicultural Romance, Bette Ford, a novel about true love, fate and a tropical paradise... “Island Magic is an emotionally intense read...a beautiful love story with a beautiful setting.” –Romantic Times With hard work and perseverance, Cassandra Mosely has transformed a bland rooming house into a popular California inn. Now what she really needs is a long-deserved break from work—and from her strained relationship with the wealthy businessman, Gordan Kramer. Looking for time and space to ponder her life, Cassandra takes a vacation to the beautiful island of Martinique...never expecting to find herself in a new romance that challenges her in ways she never thought possible... But Gordan doesn’t give up that quickly and is determined to get Cassie back into his life. Now, in the paradise of Martinique, Cassy and Gordan must rediscover each other if they really want their relationship to work out—and if some island magic enlightens the two workaholics on the pleasures of paradise, it will be a vacation worth remembering...

Island Magic

No rebounds. . . Jenna Gaines has her Ph.D., a great teaching job at her alma mater, everything she ever wanted in life . . . almost. Once upon a time she wanted Scott Hendricks, but the NBA called and he left her to become a hoops star. Now his career is over, and the only man Jenna ever loved is back at her school and in her life—too many years too late, as far as she's concerned. Jenna would have given up her dreams to follow Scott, which was the last thing he wanted. All Scott can think about now is the taste of her lips and how it feels to caress her silky ebony skin, but Jenna won't give him a second chance to break her heart. She will, however, let him be her backup and support when she reconnects with her long-lost brother. But anything could happen on their fateful trip—because Scott still has the moves . . . and the magic.

Can't Get Enough of You

Funny, sexy, and hot, ex-NBA star Ralph Prescott is Vanessa Grant's dream lover. He's also a notorious, no-good player—the wrong kind of man for a woman with big responsibilities. But at a mutual friend's lavish wedding, passion and curiosity get the best of maid of honor Vanessa, and Ralph reveals himself to be the best man in more ways than one. Ralph has had more than his share of women, but none has captivated him like Vanessa. To convince her that his player days are behind him, he'll have to show her what kind of man he truly is. He'll have to fight every inch of the way to break through her defenses and claim the blazing ecstasy they both want . . . and show her why she can't—and shouldn't—say no.

Can't Say No

Falling in love with photojournalist Ray Coleman, her brother's best friend, Amber follows his travels and prays for his safety, until he returns home injured, but their budding romance is tested by a shocking crime. Original.

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