Deception

When Jessa Bell revealed she was having an affair with one of her best friends' husbands, no one would have predicted she'd soon be playing the part of the reformed mistress--least of all Jessa. But her experience--and ensuing remorse--has landed her on all the national talk shows and scored her a major book deal. Now that she's pregnant with her ex-lover's baby, Jessa's determined to cash in on all the attention. Trouble is, she isn't feeling much genuine regret.

Shunned by her former friends, Jessa is still being propositioned by married men--and decides to start a business to help wives catch their cheating husbands. But when more secrets about her past are exposed, it's going to be tough for her to stay on the straight and narrow--even if it spells disaster for her future…

"Bryant is an author who definitely knows how to tell a story." --APOOO Book Club

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"Grabs your attention from the first page." --The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

"This novel is packed with unbelievable drama that will capture readers from page one." --Books2Mention Magazine

Newly divorced single mom Monica Houston needs to find a job. When her best friend suggests she answer an ad seeking exotic dancers, they both laugh. But with no work in sight, it's no joke. Soon, Monica is dancing at Scandalous, and the money is flowing. But to hold on to her children, and her heart, she'll have to keep it a secret from both her ex and her new man. Too bad someone in her life has other ideas.

The baddest dancer at Scandalous, Robin Wright a.k.a. Treasure lives for herself and trusts no one. The last thing she wants is to take in her estranged sister Deandra's little boy, Kyle. But with Deandra arrested for murder, she has no choice. There's just one condition: Kyle's hot "big brother" Trey has to babysit. With a man and a child in her life, Treasure's heart opens. Soon she's in love--and determined to prove Deandra's innocence--though it means the greatest risk of all.

"These characters leap off the page and make you want to join in." --Lutishia Lovely on Confessions

"Drama, drama and more drama!. . .It's a good juicy read you won't want to put down." --Romantic Times on Confessions

"This novel will heat your seat!" --Brenda Hampton, author of the Naughty series, on Suspicions

Jessa Bell shocked the hell out of her three best friends when she announced she was having an affair with one of their husbands-then refused to say which one. She has been reveling in watching her friends self-destruct while trying to figure out which dog of a husband has been getting some on the side.

But now, caught between an ex-lover who wont let her go, and a new lover whos more than happy to, Jessas ready to confront the ladies, reveal the truth, and move on. Maybe her stunt will even send her latest married man back into her waiting arms for good. But shell soon find out that revenge isnt just sweet-it can be deadly. Because nothing will ever be the same once Jessa Bell decides that shes a mistress no more…

"Grabs your attention from the first page." --The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

"This novel is packed with unbelievable drama that will capture readers from page one." --Books2Mention Magazine

Three months after a first date that ended in a night of explosive passion, Caress Coleman and Julius Jones find themselves somewhere between roommates with benefits and true love. She's smart, beautiful, and one paycheck away from broke. He's smart, handsome, and very successful. But that's just the beginning of their differences. . ..

She's messy--and that's putting it nicely.
He's a neat freak--and that's an understatement.

She's happy in sweatpants.
He's an urban sophisticate who wears the hippest designer labels.

They're total opposites in every way but one: they share a sizzling attraction that makes them want to beg for more and more. But can their passion lead to a love that lasts for the long haul?

"Hot men, spicy women and a sexually captivating story." --Romantic Times on Hot like Fire

After six years of marriage, Victoria and Ted are the ultimate power couple. She's a beautiful, business savvy sister who owns one of Atlanta's hottest event planning companies. He's a blue-eyed CEO who knows how to take care of business in and out of the boardroom. But their happy life quickly begins to unravel when long held desires and decades-old secrets come back to haunt them.

It starts when Parker Brightwood re-enters Victoria's life. She thought she'd gotten over the handsome surgeon who once stole her heart, but unusual circumstances bring the ebony prince back on the scene--and this time he's determined to win her at any cost. Ted's undoing begins with his mother's sudden death and a mysterious secret--one that will lead to a truth so shocking it threatens the life and marriage he holds dear.

Facing a road filled with uncertainty, Victoria and Ted must confront their deepest, most hidden fears. Can they repair the damage done by secrets and lies before it's too late?

"Trice Hickman is definitely ready to take the world by storm." --Urban Reviews

Praise for Trice Hickman's Unexpected Interruptions

"Hickman hits all the high notes in this charming modern romance where love and loyalty trump race." Publishers Weekly