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    One of a Kind
    Forever After
    Ebook series2 titles

    Malcolm X Community Center Series

    By Bette Ford

    3.5/5

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    About this series

    When legal secretary, Anthia Jenkins needed someone to talk to about her son’s problems, her friend, Dexter Washington, director of the local Detroit community center, was always there to lend an ear. Long without a trusted man in her life, Anthia doesn’t know if she could have gotten through her son’s troubles without Dexter…and before long, Anthia starts to see all the kindness behind Dexter’s rugged exterior.Sparkling chemistry tells Anthia that Dexter is just as passionate, so she can’t understand why Dexter is keeping her at bay…But Dexter has a troubled past…one that convinced him romantic love wasn’t in the cards for him.Yet – Dexter’s growing attraction and admiration for Anthia blossoms into a passion like he’s never known before…When Anthia discovers Dexter’s secret, will he be able to convince Anthia of the truth…or will she walk out on love before she has a chance to discover the real Dexter Washington…and the redemptive power of love?
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNYLA
    Release dateMar 26, 2015
    One of a Kind
    Forever After

    Titles in the series (2)

    • 2

      Forever After
      Forever After

      Forever After

      Bette Ford
      3/5 - 3 ratings
      3/5 - 3 ratings

      From the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award-winning author for Multicultural Romance, Bette Ford, a novel about family secrets, wealth and true love… “Poignant, gutsy and teeming with sensuality FOREVER AFTER is a stellar love story that no romance reader will want to miss. Once again, the inimitable Ms. Ford has created a sensational novel destined to become a keeper in the hearts of readers and booksellers for years to come.” –Romantic Times Tormented by dark family secrets, lies and deception, the beautiful Diane Rivers had to struggle to make a life for herself. Though a successful career in teaching finally awarded her the long-fought-for independence she craved, it came at a price…a future with the man she loved the most, Charles Alexander Randol, III. Charles Randol, Vice President of Randol Pharmaceuticals is shocked when he discovers that Diane’s promiscuous reputation is utterly false…Diane is a virgin. When Diane finally gathers up the nerve to share her true feelings with Charles, he immediately whisks her away to the island of St. Thomas for a private wedding, luxurious honeymoon and the intended happily ever after… But when they return to the States, Charles’ whole world is rocked when he learns that Diane’s virginity isn’t the only secret she’s kept from him. Faced with his wife’s traumatic past, Charles finds himself torn between his deep love for her and the bitter betrayal he feels at being kept in the dark on her dangerous past…and Charles desperately hopes the love in his heart is tough enough to save his marriage…and to save his wife.

      From the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award-winning author for Multicultural Romance, Bette Ford, a novel about family secrets, wealth and true love… “Poignant, gutsy and teeming with sensuality FOREVER AFTER is a stellar love story that no romance reader will want to miss. Once again, the inimitable Ms. Ford has created a sensational novel destined to become a keeper in the hearts of readers and booksellers for years to come.” –Romantic Times Tormented by dark family secrets, lies and deception, the beautiful Diane Rivers had to struggle to make a life for herself. Though a successful career in teaching finally awarded her the long-fought-for independence she craved, it came at a price…a future with the man she loved the most, Charles Alexander Randol, III. Charles Randol, Vice President of Randol Pharmaceuticals is shocked when he discovers that Diane’s promiscuous reputation is utterly false…Diane is a virgin. When Diane finally gathers up the nerve to share her true feelings with Charles, he immediately whisks her away to the island of St. Thomas for a private wedding, luxurious honeymoon and the intended happily ever after… But when they return to the States, Charles’ whole world is rocked when he learns that Diane’s virginity isn’t the only secret she’s kept from him. Faced with his wife’s traumatic past, Charles finds himself torn between his deep love for her and the bitter betrayal he feels at being kept in the dark on her dangerous past…and Charles desperately hopes the love in his heart is tough enough to save his marriage…and to save his wife.

    • 4

      One of a Kind
      One of a Kind

      One of a Kind

      Bette Ford
      4/5 - 2 ratings
      4/5 - 2 ratings

      When legal secretary, Anthia Jenkins needed someone to talk to about her son’s problems, her friend, Dexter Washington, director of the local Detroit community center, was always there to lend an ear. Long without a trusted man in her life, Anthia doesn’t know if she could have gotten through her son’s troubles without Dexter…and before long, Anthia starts to see all the kindness behind Dexter’s rugged exterior.Sparkling chemistry tells Anthia that Dexter is just as passionate, so she can’t understand why Dexter is keeping her at bay…But Dexter has a troubled past…one that convinced him romantic love wasn’t in the cards for him.Yet – Dexter’s growing attraction and admiration for Anthia blossoms into a passion like he’s never known before…When Anthia discovers Dexter’s secret, will he be able to convince Anthia of the truth…or will she walk out on love before she has a chance to discover the real Dexter Washington…and the redemptive power of love?

      When legal secretary, Anthia Jenkins needed someone to talk to about her son’s problems, her friend, Dexter Washington, director of the local Detroit community center, was always there to lend an ear. Long without a trusted man in her life, Anthia doesn’t know if she could have gotten through her son’s troubles without Dexter…and before long, Anthia starts to see all the kindness behind Dexter’s rugged exterior.Sparkling chemistry tells Anthia that Dexter is just as passionate, so she can’t understand why Dexter is keeping her at bay…But Dexter has a troubled past…one that convinced him romantic love wasn’t in the cards for him.Yet – Dexter’s growing attraction and admiration for Anthia blossoms into a passion like he’s never known before…When Anthia discovers Dexter’s secret, will he be able to convince Anthia of the truth…or will she walk out on love before she has a chance to discover the real Dexter Washington…and the redemptive power of love?

    Author

    Bette Ford

    Bette Ford grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, where she continues to live. She obtained her bachelor’s degree from Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Bette began her teaching career in Detroit and completed her master’s degree from Wayne State University. She has taught for the Detroit Public Schools HeadStart program for many years, and is the author of eight previous novels.

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