Teaching Him to Love: A BWWM Interracial Billionaire Romance

By Dina Marie

He needed help with his genius niece… 

Billionaire tech tycoon Xander Northrop's life was turned upside down when his little brother and sister in law were killed in a freak plane crash. He'd lost his brother but he was now responsible for ten year old Kylie, a genius he didn't know what to do with, so he hired the foremost expert on gifted children, Brandi Johnston. 

He hadn't known just how much Brandi would change his life. And his heart. 

She was looking for a place to call home… 

Brandi Johnston worked hard to make it to the top of her field, so she was eager to work with a certified genius again. She hadn't counted on the man and the little girl with beautiful silver eyes, working their way into her heart. Despite his refusal to open his heart to love, she was determined to get Kylie all the love she deserved. 

What Brandi hadn't counted on, was falling in love with him. 

Can these two wounded souls heal together and learn to love again? 
 

Note: The cover story is a sweet & sexy 15,000 word stand alone novella, with no cliffhangers, and a happily ever after!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Dina Marie
• Release date: Nov 15, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386565925

Book preview

Prologue

One month ago

There was no way in hell Xander could hire this woman as Kylie’s tutor. She was too attractive by half with those long smooth cocoa legs crossed at the knee and smooth brown eyes flecked with gold. She sat tall on the other side of his oversized cherry desk drawing his attention to the impressive swell of her breast, plump lips pursed in impatience as she waited for him to speak. Again. Your qualifications are impeccable Ms. Johnston.

But, she asked with a raised brow. Brandi Johnston was used to people underestimating her, despite the fact that she was the foremost educational expert with gifted children. They either dismissed her because of her good looks, which she played down just enough. Or they subconsciously dismissed her because she was a black woman. Judging by the predatory look Xander Northrop tried—and failed—to hide, it was the former rather than the latter.

But I’m not sure if you’d be a good fit here.

She gave a crisp nod. Usually, if a man or woman was worried that much about her presence in their home, they were right. She’d dealt with enough eager hands and unwanted advances to know she didn’t want to put up with it for at least six months. Right. Brandi stood and smoothed her skirt, extending a hand to the handsome man with the engaging silver eyes. Thanks for your time Mr. Northrop and good luck with your search.

Mahogany brows twisted in confusion. That’s it?

Why wouldn’t it be? You don’t think I’ll be a good fit for your niece or your home, and I’m deferring to your knowledge on the matter.

Right. Okay. What an odd woman. Most people bent over backward to win his favor, especially when those people were women. Thank you for your time.

My pleasure. Brandi turned to leave and noticed a pretty little girl with blonde pigtails looking up at her with her uncle’s silver eyes. Hello. You must be Kylie. She extended her hand to the nine-year-old girl who was small for her age. She found that all children, but particularly those with high intelligence, responded better when treated as equals.

Kylie took her hand and smiled. Hi Miss Johnston, she said, over pronouncing the ‘t’ adorably. You’re leaving?

Brandi nodded. I am, but it was nice to meet you, Kylie. I can’t wait to see the things you do in this world.

The little girl’s crooked smile warmed her heart. Thank you. Why are you going? She turned a sharp glare to her uncle. Why is she leaving Uncle Xander.

Brandi bit back a smile. The contrast of small barely developed bodies with such grown up brains never failed to delight her. Your uncle will find a suitable fit for you. I have already recommended several of my colleagues.

She frowned again at her uncle. "Uncle Xander, Brandi is the best in her field. I want her!"

Xander scowled and stood, looking down on the tiny child. That is my decision to make, don’t you think? Everything he’d done for her over the past year was for her own good.

Reviews for Teaching Him to Love

[TLMBAT · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a very cute and interesting short book...very likable characters. It was nice that they expressed themselves well and didn’t hide their feelings, especially for one another.