To Love a Man

by Rontora Nolan

Desiree Holloway prided herself on being a single mother. After her high school sweetheart left her with nothing more than the clothes she slept in and divorce papers she vowed to protect her and her son’s heart at all cost. So when she comes across sexy super star Ramón Norris she figured there was no harm in flirting. But when a secret crush turns into an amazing love affair is she ready to go the distance? Or will fear and hurt poison her against the love of her life.

Ramón Norris was at the top of his game. Being one of the highest paid and ranked basketball players to date he had it all. Except a wife for him and mother for his growing daughter. Finally tired with the random women in his life he sets out to find the “One”. Little did he know she would be a smart mouthed intriguing woman who no matter how hard he tried he can’t get her off his mind. With love knocking at his door will he answer or revert back to what he knows.

Follow Desiree and Ramón as they take you back to where it all started. The first meeting, first kiss, and read as they navigate through all the bull to get to the heart of the matter.

321 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 17, 2013

About the author

Rontora Nolan is a romance and fantasy author whose stories are rooted in resilience, healing, and the raw beauty of love in all its forms. She first discovered her passion for writing at the age of thirteen after a summer injury left her stuck indoors. What began as a way to escape the boredom of recovery quickly evolved into a lifelong love of storytelling.

Now a proud mother of three incredible boys, Rontora balances the beautiful chaos of parenting while pursuing her degree in English and professional writing. Formerly a military spouse, she is now embracing a new chapter of independence, growth, and self-discovery—experiences that deeply influence the emotional depth of her work.

Blending romance, fantasy, suspense, and powerful emotional journeys, Rontora creates stories filled with unforgettable characters, dangerous secrets, forbidden love, and heroines learning to embrace their strength. Her books explore the highs and lows of life, heartbreak, destiny, and the kind of love that changes everything.

She is the author of the contemporary romance I Knew I Loved You and the romantasy novel Bound By Fate, the first installment in the Northwood Witches & Wolf Kings series. Through every story, Rontora strives to create characters who feel real, emotions that run deep, and worlds readers never want to leave behind.

When she isn’t writing, Rontora can usually be found vibing to music, dreaming up new storylines, or enjoying a quiet moment with hot cocoa in hand—because every remarkable love story starts with a little inspiration.