Stefan has a secret he hasn't shared with his family. Sometimes he disappears from the restaurant to visit a night club on the wrong side of town. He performs there, and it's where he met Talicia. Stefan would rather keep his worlds separate, but fate has other ideas. Talicia loves Stefan, but she knows her rough edges would never work in his world. She just wants him in her life for however long it lasts. Talicia's poor decision puts Sefan in danger and brings her before the rest of the Marquettes, who love Stefan just as much as she does. This isn't just any kind of family. Talicia might be...

Janae and Matt's relationship is perfect. Nothing could be better between them. Even Janae's fear of marriage doesn't get in the way because Matt won't allow it. Janae's never met a man more devoted to her, and seeing the love he feels for her in his baby blues is all she needs to tell him yes. Unfortunately, there's not just Matt and her feelings to consider. Matt happens to be the grandson of a cold-hearted old woman who thinks Janae's not good enough for him. Margaret and Matt's brother will do everything they can to force Janae out of Matt's life. When they go too far, the beautiful...

Duke has always been the black sheep of the Marquette family. While his cousins were making billions, Duke was busy getting thrown out of the army and landing inside jail. He never cared too much about anyone else, least of all falling in love. Then he started working at the famous Marquette's restaurant in New Orleans, his cousins' venture. Creed demanded responsibility, but the word wasn't in Duke's vocabulary. Not until he met Takiyah Silver. At first Duke wanted her blond friend, but he couldn't get the sexy Kiyah out of his head. Kiyah was all about taking care of her teenage son and...

Accepting His Name Ezio has decided to marry by arrangement to keep things simple. Falling for his wife wasn't in his plan. Raising His Baby Romy's been burned too many times by lying women. This time the secret she's hiding is his own baby boy. Reaching His Heart Cason's wild life has caught up with him. Now he needs a beautiful little mouse to pull him back from the edge.

Arik Johansson grew up in the foster care system after his mother abandoned him. He's known the betrayal of family and has decided he doesn't want one of his own. Keeping emotions in check has always worked for him. Unfortunately, he made the mistake of taking his secretary as his lover. Chevelle Taylor is everything Arik wants in a woman. She is beautiful and intelligent and doesn't hesitate to speak her mind. Arik told her from the start he can't offer her anything other than an affair. Chevelle accepts his deal, and all is as it should be in his life. Then a man shows up in his office...