Hopeless (28 page)
Authors: Cheryl Douglas
Ashley slipped her arm around Jay’s waist
and pressed her finger to her lips. “Sssh, not in front of my beautiful
granddaughter.”
Derek grinned at Victoria as he nodded his
head toward his wife. “You do realize you’re gonna have a doting nana over at
your place twenty-four seven, don’t you?”
Victoria smiled up at Jay. “We don’t mind.
Family’s always welcome in
our
home.”
Jay kissed her hand as he looked into her
eyes. “God, I love the way that sounds.”
“Okay,” Trey said, making his way toward
the door. “It’s time to give the happy little family some alone time. Let’s
go.”
Jay waited for everyone to file out of the
room before he dropped to his knee in front of her. “I know you said you wanted
to give it a little time before we got married, but promise me you won’t make
me wait too long to make you my wife?”
Victoria giggled. “It only seems fair to
make you wait. I’ve been waiting my whole life for you.”
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September 2012
Careless
Book Eight in the Nashville Nights Series
Shameless – Book One
Trey Turner may be topping the
country music charts, but his life has been going downhill since his wife left
him five years ago. He’s desperate to make amends for the mistakes he’s made
and convince Sierra that their love deserves a second chance.
Sierra Brooks is happy for the
first time since her divorce. She has a career she loves and a man who loves
her. Unfortunately, her fiancé isn’t the only man professing his love. He may
be able to offer her safety and security, but will she decide to risk
everything for another chance with the man who broke her heart?
Fearless – Book Two
Lexi Brooks has overcome adversity
to build a successful real estate business that will enable her to live life on
her terms. The life she envisions includes travel, fun and excitement, not
marriage, kids or commitment. But will Trey’s sexy bodyguard throw a wrench
into her plans?
Being a cop has taught Josh Cooper
to take calculated risks, but he’s tired of living with the daily threat of
danger. He’s ready to settle down with someone who wants to be a step-mother to
his two teenage sons. Too bad Lexi isn’t that woman. She’s sexy, smart,
head-strong, and they’re totally in sync in the bedroom , but she isn’t willing
to settle for a life of domestic bliss. Or is she?
Ruthless – Book Three
Marisa Turner has wanted Luc
Spencer forever, but she also wants a baby and it seems Luc isn’t up to the
challenge. She has to choose between the man she loves and the family she hopes
to have. Fortunately, there’s another man waiting in the wings who would love
to make her baby fantasy a reality.
Luc Spencer is tired of hearing
about marriage and babies. He loves Marisa, but he’s not a forever kind of guy.
After two years together, she tells him it’s over. He’s not worried, he
believes she’ll be back. But what will happen when he finds out there’s another
man waiting to take his place?
Reckless – Book Four
As a publicist, Avery Collins knows
that mixing business with pleasure is a recipe for disaster so she has one
rule. Her bedroom is off limits to clients, no matter how enticing and
persistent they may be.
Ty McCall is country music’s newest
rising star, but he needs the best team in the business of help him make it to
the top. That team includes Avery, who gave him the most unforgettable night of
his life only to disappear the next morning.
Avery agrees to work with him, but
Ty isn’t willing to settle for a professional relationship with the woman of
his dreams. Can this sexy cowboy convince her that rules were made to be
broken?
Relentless – Book Five
Nikki Spencer is all grown up, but
the world still sees her as the cute little girl she used to be. She’s ready to
prove to her adoring public and a certain rough riding rodeo champion that
sweet little Nikki isn’t as innocent as everyone thinks.
J.T. McCall has a reputation as a
rough rider, both on the bull riding circuit and with the ladies. So, what’s he
to do when an innocent, like country crooner, Nikki Spencer, sets her sights on
him? He plans to do what any good old country boy would do, save the lady from
herself. But who will save J.T. when this little firecracker sets his world on
fire?
Heartless – Book Six
Derek McCall was devastated when
his girlfriend married his best friend, Josh. He respected the boundaries of
friendship for years, but one night they gave in to temptation. Feeling guilty
for betraying his best friend, Derek left town, determined to put the past and
Ashley behind him.
Ashley Cooper has loved two men in
her life, her ex-husband, Josh, and her ex-boyfriend, Derek. This single mom is
finally ready to start dating again when Derek returns to town, ready to throw
his hat in the ring. Her kids are dead-set against the relationship, but will
she risk their disapproval for a chance to re-write history?
Hopeless – Book Seven
When
Jay Cooper has to hire a black belt instructor for his karate studio, he
doesn’t expect the most promising candidate to come with a huge chip on her
shoulder. He knows there must be a story behind those tortured brown eyes. If
only she would let him get close enough to find out why she seems to determined
to keep her past a secret.
Victoria
Pierce grew up in the foster care system. For her, martial arts was more than a
hobby. It was her best hope of survival. She learned at an early age that the
only person she could count on was herself. She doesn’t let anyone get close
enough to hurt her, not friends, boyfriends, and definitely not her new boss.
She shuts Jay down at every opportunity, so why does he keep coming back for
more?
Careless – Book Eight
Detective,
Mike Cooper, loves a challenge. So when his father, Josh, ask him to consult on
a tough case, he can’t resist the temptation. He agrees to take a brief leave
of absense from the police force to accompany country singer, Tori Warner, on
tour. His objective? To find the crazed fan who’s been stalking her. If only
Tori wasn’t so determined to play hard and fast with the rules.
Tori
is tired of living in a bubble. She’s been allowing this stalker to control her
life for months, and she’s sick of it. So when some hotshot detective decides
to become her self-appointed bodyguard, she’s determined to show him that she’s
the one calling the shots.
Tori
is the most infuriating woman Mike has ever met. She refuses to take orders,
even when her life is at stake. He’s tempted to let her fend for herself, but
Mike can’t walk away knowing some maniac is out to get her. Especially not
after one explosive night makes him lose his objectivity. Suddenly, this case
is personal, and Mike can’t rest until he knows Tori is safe.
Coming Fall 2012
A brand new eight book series featuring all of your
favorite characters as they guide their grown children on an unforgettable
journey toward the ultimate destination…happily ever after.
Nashville Nights… The Next Generation