Let It Be Me

Cochran/Deveraux #4

by Melanie Schuster

Number Four in the series is the story of Marcus Deveraux, the youngest son of the Atlanta family. Marcus may be the youngest, but he's the toughest and the most driven. Whatever he goes after, he gets and what he wants is Vera Clark Jackson. He fell in love with Vera the first day he met her, but she was happily married. They became best friends and colleagues at The Deveraux Group, where Vera is employed. Marcus and Vera have always been a dynamic duo at work, but Marcus has always wanted to pursue a relationship outside the boardroom. Thanks to his nosy cousin Paris he finally realizes that Vera shares his feelings, although she would never act on them. The fact that they are colleagues and that she's a few years older than he is make a love match imposible, or that's what she's always told herself. But now that Marcus has his eyes firmly on the prize, he's never going to take no for an answer. He's been in love with Vera since he was eighteen and he means to have her in his arms and in his heart forever, so Vera has to brace herself for a pursuit that's like nothing she ever imagined, She may have closed off her heart, but Marcus is ready to break down all the walls so they can share the love of a lifetime.

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2004

Reviews

[DeeReads · Rating 5 out of 5]

memorable characters that I loved

[Janet Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Vera and Marcus were definitely made for each other. I rated the book 5 stars because I loved it however there were typos throughout the book. This is very annoying. Ms. Schuster needs to check the proofing and editing.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great series of romance books

This is the fourth book I’ve read in this series and each one gets better than the last book. Fantastic series!

[Sheila Sherman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

The book was good. Enjoyed the storyline. Melanie Schuster is a great story teller enjoyed this book and the family.

[D.lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book several year ago and it is the story that got me hooked on the Devereaux/Cochran series.
Marcus fell in love with Vera when was 18 yrs old and he could believe she was 10 years older than him. As the year go by, Vera and Marcus become best friends. Everybody knows that they love each other. Marcus escorts Vera to an award banquet and kisses her. This is the beginning of their romance, but Vera has issues. Her deceased husband convinced her that she is frigid so she is reluctant to get intimate with Marcus. Through patience and understand, Marcus is able to show Vera that she just hasn't been loved by the right man.
Marcus is accused of fathering a child that he doesn't claim, but Vera never doubts him and knows he is not the type of man to shirk his responsibility.
Marcus asks Vera to marry him, but she is reluctant because once again her dead husband has done a number on her self-esteem and fed her a bunch of lies.
What I love about the Devereaux/Cochran stories are that they are such a close family, that you get to revisit them in every book, plus the men are so sexy and romantic.
This is definitely worth reading, if you can find a copy.

[The Book Junkie Reads . . . · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tragedy hits and makes one life change and another evolve to it true potential. Love has been at the door for far to long it only takes a cast and crew of family and friends to make it all happen.

Vera and Marcus get a chance that many will never take. Age is nothing but a number and that is evident in the pursuit that follows the friendship to love.

It was great to see more of this particular series.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

With each book I fall more in love with this series and these families. Marcus and Vera loved each other for a long time and it was precious to have them finally speak the words out loud and to each other. It was incredibly sad about Vera's first husband passing but Marcus was there for her through the whole ordeal making his love for her clear to everyone but them. Looking forward to reading the next installment of the series.

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series! Marcus has loved his best friend, Vera, since he was 18 years old. The problem: Vera is 40 years old, ten years older than Marcus and she feels she is too old for him. Well as the 30 year old CEO of the Deveraux Group, Marcus didn't get where he is by taking no for an answer. Marcus is willing to do whatever is necessary to convince Vera they belong together!

[Tracey Coles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this one first. It was so good, I read it twice. At the time, I did not know this book was part of a series. I went back and started at book one. The is a great series, you will not be disappointed,

[Pamelon · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Cochran/Deveraux Series is Unforgettable !

Let It Be Me is Marcus snd Vera's story. I read this story several years ago. Awesome story line and the Marcus and Vera are two of my favorite characters in the series. I love how they loved each other.❤❤❤

[Annette Jenkins · Rating 2 out of 5]

i was not happy with this book. it was too long and boring.

[Lette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was just as good as the others before it.
I liked it very much!!

[Sophie Sealy · Rating 4 out of 5]

2nd time around and it went down to 3 1/2 stars

[Tasia]

More babies

good book but as expected the series so far always ends with babies. those deveraux men has a high sperm count

[Carolyn King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Book

Love everything about the Cochran and Deveraux family. I am looking forward to reading more about these loving family members.

[Robin Dent]

Awesome story

Melanie Schuster an Awesome writer. Love reading the the Cochran/Deveraux stories. Keep up the good work, can't wait to start on book five.

[Gina Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book....I love this family. Marcus and Vera are best friends and have been in love forever. This is their HEA

[Prina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great Read

[Janet Mack-Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Devareaux clan is amazing again!!! Marcus & Vera are amazing. I can relate to Vera & Bennie . Excellent series