More
Than Love
A
Jenkins Family & Friends Novella
by
Sharon C. Cooper
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Corporate
Attorney Benjamin Jenkins is one of Cincinnati’s most eligible
bachelors, but he’s only interested in one woman—Makena Nichols.
Though life took them in different directions, they’ve been friends
for over forty years. Now Ben wants more than just friendship. He
wants all of her.
Makena
compares every man, including her ex-husband, to Ben. He’s her
heart. She’s crazy about him, and what they share is more than
love. But she’s not willing to risk their friendship for a romance
that might not last. However, Ben is persistent, and her stubbornness
is no match to his.
When
a Jenkins’ family secret shatters Ben’s world, Makena is the one
he turns to. But will their friendship survive a roller-coaster of
emotions? Or will their eternal love bring them through this
challenging time?
Excerpt:
Makena
didn’t
protest. Instead she wrapped her arms around his neck and placed her chin on
his shoulder. She might be afraid to risk their friendship for something more
serious, but there was one thing she couldn’t deny. Being in Ben’s strong arms
felt like home. Warm. Comfortable. Safe. It felt right. He felt
right.
She
inhaled his fresh scent, a combination of his natural redolence and the body
wash in the guest bathroom. Makena loved everything about this man. He was
intelligent, kind, honorable, and the most dependable man she knew. He was
everything she desired. What if she was making a mistake by not taking their
relationship to the next level? What if she kept the distance between them, and
another woman came along and snagged his attention? She would never know if
they could be more than friends if she didn’t give them a chance.
No. No. No,
her common sense screamed inside of her. I can’t. We can’t,
she told herself.
Ben
moved slightly, and Makena’s
head shot up. Their gazes collided, and before she could process what was
happening, his mouth settled over hers. The realization that he was…that she
was…that they were kissing each other, hit Makena like a two-by-four against
her head.
The kiss was urgent, yet exploratory.
She knew she should stop what he had started. She knew she should push him
away. She even knew the last thing they should be doing was kissing. But man if
she wasn’t enjoying the moment.
The
kiss quickly grew more intense, sending the pit of her stomach into a tailspin.
Ben’s
hold on her tightened and he deepened their connection. Makena’s brain told her
to back away, but the desire pulsing through her body said no, not yet.
“Well, it’s about time.”
Ben
and Makena startled apart like two teenagers getting caught making out in the
back seat of a car. She tried catching her breath as her heart practically
pounded out of her chest and her hand hovered over her mouth.
Her
daughter Ava stood at the opening of the kitchen, grinning like she was just notified that she had won Publishers
Clearing House Sweepstakes.
“Does that mean that you approve?” Ben
asked, his grin matching Ava’s.
Makena
swatted his arm as embarrassment swirled inside of her. “There’s nothing to approve. That ki—
Uh, this,” she stammered, shocked that she hadn’t heard her daughter enter the
house. “This is not what it looked like.”
Ava
burst out laughing. “Well,
it looked like a whole lotta something to me.” She strolled toward them, still
grinning and walked into Ben’s arms, greeting him with a hug like usual. “Hey,
Uncle Ben. Are those your famous pancakes I smell?” she asked, searching the
kitchen.
“Yeah, there’s plenty left in the
warming drawer. Help yourself. We’ve eaten.”
Ava’s gaze bounced from Ben to Makena.
“Really? ’Cause you guys still look a little hungry to me.”
Award-winning
and bestselling author, Sharon C. Cooper, is a romance-a-holic -
loving anything that involves romance with a happily-ever-after,
whether in books, movies, or real life. Sharon writes contemporary
romance, as well as romantic suspense and enjoys rainy days, carpet
picnics, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She’s been
nominated for numerous awards and is the recipient of Emma Awards
(RSJ) for Author of the Year 2019, Favorite Hero 2019 (INDEBTED),
Romantic Suspense of the Year 2015 (TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES),
Interracial Romance of the Year 2015 (ALL YOU’LL EVER NEED), and
BRAB (book club) Award -Breakout Author of the Year 2014. When Sharon
isn’t writing, she’s hanging out with her amazing husband, doing
volunteer work or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read
more about Sharon and her novels, visit www.sharoncooper.net
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2 comments:
Thanks for spotlighting my latest release - MORE THAN LOVE!
I usually try to read 50 books a year
I dont think I have read a seasoned book and I would love to read one in the future
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