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A sexy over 40s romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.
Collette Sutherland's life is a picture of success and control, but beneath her polished exterior, her heart bears the scars of betrayal.
Now in her forties, childless and single, she faces a difficult healing journey.
Years after her sister shattered her world, fate intervenes in the form of Richard Drake—a wealthy entrepreneur who’s supposed to be just another client but ends up being so much more.
Despite his own reservations about romance, Richard finds himself drawn to Collette’s cold demeanor.
And what starts as a strictly professional relationship slowly morphs into a tentative romance, pushing both to face their past hurts and fears.
Just when it seems like they might have a shot at something real, old fears and family dramas threaten to derail everything.
Can Collette and Richard handle the heat?
Or will their pasts burn their chance at true happiness?
Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.
Suitable for over 18s only due to sizzling hot sex scenes!
Collette Sutherland's life is a picture of success and control, but beneath her polished exterior, her heart bears the scars of betrayal.
Now in her forties, childless and single, she faces a difficult healing journey.
Years after her sister shattered her world, fate intervenes in the form of Richard Drake—a wealthy entrepreneur who’s supposed to be just another client but ends up being so much more.
Despite his own reservations about romance, Richard finds himself drawn to Collette’s cold demeanor.
And what starts as a strictly professional relationship slowly morphs into a tentative romance, pushing both to face their past hurts and fears.
Just when it seems like they might have a shot at something real, old fears and family dramas threaten to derail everything.
Can Collette and Richard handle the heat?
Or will their pasts burn their chance at true happiness?
Find out in this emotional yet sexy romance by Katie Dowe of BWWM Club.
Suitable for over 18s only due to sizzling hot sex scenes!
337 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 15, 2024
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December 4, 2024
Fantastic
This so Fantastic! Katie Dowe is amazing I really enjoy her stories, the characters are awesome with sizzling chemistry. Which is captivating and this couple burn up pages with their passion it's so hot. WOW! Oh my I must say this it's a unique and awesome series! Each book tells a unique story which makes them all awesome and exciting. It's full of passion and chemistry with characters that are captivating while they burns up pages thats sizzling hot. The ladies are independent but lovable and men makes you want to melt. This is a powerful combination of heartfelt romanceThe women are independent but lovable and men makes you want to melt. What a powerful combination for a heartfelt romance. This is a another book in this series that has given me a pleasurable experience and I know that you will definitely enjoy it also.I have totally devoured this story and feel that Katie has hit another one out of the park. But I do have one warning and that's the typing errors but the story line is so enjoyable and beautiful that you can overcome these errors. Plus I want to say when I finished reading the last page, I still wanted more! I am always so absorbed into how their relationship develop, because it's never rushed or a tight timeline either and believe me when I say this again the stories are so captivating that you will want to read them more than once.This story is a great love affair that gives you that happy feeling as the couple you are reading about recapture their love but they struggle with love it. I have really enjoyed this series because it's written with such extraordinary imagination that makes them such a pleasure and beautiful stories to read. I hope as you read this you will enjoy it as much as I do.
This so Fantastic! Katie Dowe is amazing I really enjoy her stories, the characters are awesome with sizzling chemistry. Which is captivating and this couple burn up pages with their passion it's so hot. WOW! Oh my I must say this it's a unique and awesome series! Each book tells a unique story which makes them all awesome and exciting. It's full of passion and chemistry with characters that are captivating while they burns up pages thats sizzling hot. The ladies are independent but lovable and men makes you want to melt. This is a powerful combination of heartfelt romanceThe women are independent but lovable and men makes you want to melt. What a powerful combination for a heartfelt romance. This is a another book in this series that has given me a pleasurable experience and I know that you will definitely enjoy it also.I have totally devoured this story and feel that Katie has hit another one out of the park. But I do have one warning and that's the typing errors but the story line is so enjoyable and beautiful that you can overcome these errors. Plus I want to say when I finished reading the last page, I still wanted more! I am always so absorbed into how their relationship develop, because it's never rushed or a tight timeline either and believe me when I say this again the stories are so captivating that you will want to read them more than once.This story is a great love affair that gives you that happy feeling as the couple you are reading about recapture their love but they struggle with love it. I have really enjoyed this series because it's written with such extraordinary imagination that makes them such a pleasure and beautiful stories to read. I hope as you read this you will enjoy it as much as I do.
November 16, 2024
It just goes to show, its never too late for love!
Richard and Collette are the most unlikely couple. He, a high powered music exec and owner of an eponymous law firm and she, a high achieving Advertising executive! Richard is very particular about the women he involves himself with given the disaster of a marriage his parents modeled before him. Collette, on the other hand, was reeling from the betrayal by her sister and former fiance'! Theirs ended up being a love match both of them never thought they wanted and so much more!!! Forgiveness played a large role in Collette letting go and accepting Richard's love! I enjoyed their story very much! I love the various themes these Members from Money stories are taking!!!
Richard and Collette are the most unlikely couple. He, a high powered music exec and owner of an eponymous law firm and she, a high achieving Advertising executive! Richard is very particular about the women he involves himself with given the disaster of a marriage his parents modeled before him. Collette, on the other hand, was reeling from the betrayal by her sister and former fiance'! Theirs ended up being a love match both of them never thought they wanted and so much more!!! Forgiveness played a large role in Collette letting go and accepting Richard's love! I enjoyed their story very much! I love the various themes these Members from Money stories are taking!!!
November 16, 2024
Richard was a bit too intense for me, but I love how he loved and supported his woman and built her confidence and that they found and gave each other real love and passion when they had ruled it out of their lives and possibilities. I was not a fan of her sisters and did not think she really changed but I admired Collette's ability to fully heal, forgive and see how much Richard saw and adored her. I am also glad that Lenny got the gift of time and love even though I was not that keen on his love interest I still wished him every happiness.
February 21, 2025
Not Good, Not a Fan
I guess I’m in the minority but this book is not good. Richard is an arrogant, rich bully and Collette is a miserable, clueless woman. In my opinion, no means no but Richard continued to ignore Collette’s denials because he wanted what he wanted. Janice and Trevor are vile and Collette continued to allow herself to be victimized.
I made it to chapter 9 and called it quits. What a waste of money.
I guess I’m in the minority but this book is not good. Richard is an arrogant, rich bully and Collette is a miserable, clueless woman. In my opinion, no means no but Richard continued to ignore Collette’s denials because he wanted what he wanted. Janice and Trevor are vile and Collette continued to allow herself to be victimized.
I made it to chapter 9 and called it quits. What a waste of money.
March 15, 2025
This was an awesome story! I have to give Collette her flowers. If I were in her shoes, my sister would've been non-existent to me. Forever. What she did was unforgivable. But God blessed Collette with more than her sister will ever get. This story is a small reminder that karma is a b***h. Other than that, I really love the way Richard and Collette's love story turned out!!! Awesome job as always Ms. Dowe🥰🥰
November 15, 2024
Thank you
Loved this story, though I wished stricter punishment for her sister and ex. Your way was so much better. I did want them to have twins or triplets since they started later,in ife. I also enjoy when there are eyes and hair is the exact color of the fathers'. Less tan pants on the guys and the alpha male is sexy. Enjoy the over 40's.
Loved this story, though I wished stricter punishment for her sister and ex. Your way was so much better. I did want them to have twins or triplets since they started later,in ife. I also enjoy when there are eyes and hair is the exact color of the fathers'. Less tan pants on the guys and the alpha male is sexy. Enjoy the over 40's.
November 22, 2024
Richard: BWWM , Over40 Later in life, Billionaire Romance
I really enjoyed this book and how the trials that occur are dealt with from the jealousy and betrayal of a sibling to learning how to navigate a relationship after the pain of being dumped by her fiance . Katie Dowe keep up the writing that you do. Thanks, Becky
I really enjoyed this book and how the trials that occur are dealt with from the jealousy and betrayal of a sibling to learning how to navigate a relationship after the pain of being dumped by her fiance . Katie Dowe keep up the writing that you do. Thanks, Becky
December 15, 2024
One of The Best Books Ever
Reading this book was the best thing I’ve purchased. This was a really awesome book. I was so mad in the beginning, especially after the way her owned sister dogged her out. Collette was a badass, and she finally got her backbone. I loved the book and so will you.
Reading this book was the best thing I’ve purchased. This was a really awesome book. I was so mad in the beginning, especially after the way her owned sister dogged her out. Collette was a badass, and she finally got her backbone. I loved the book and so will you.
December 24, 2024
Members from Money
I can't wait for Season 3. It is so wonderful to see that black women are shown so much love. I would love for K. Dowe to add some suspense plots also. What I dislike most is that there are many errors I notice as I'm reading your stories who h kind of take away from my enjoyment.
I can't wait for Season 3. It is so wonderful to see that black women are shown so much love. I would love for K. Dowe to add some suspense plots also. What I dislike most is that there are many errors I notice as I'm reading your stories who h kind of take away from my enjoyment.
April 16, 2025
I loved this book
Please continue to write about older adult love. This was an amazing story Richard and Colette characters were very well written. I could not put this book down. Their love story was beautiful. Their back stories kept riveted as well as the nuances of their romance and love story. Absolutely loved it. More please.
Please continue to write about older adult love. This was an amazing story Richard and Colette characters were very well written. I could not put this book down. Their love story was beautiful. Their back stories kept riveted as well as the nuances of their romance and love story. Absolutely loved it. More please.
November 16, 2024
Poignant❤️🩹
My goodness! Family betrayal. Hopeful hearts. Unexpected affinity. Swoony chemistry. Satisfying and wistful conclusion. Thank you, Ms. Dowe, for listening to your readers; Collette’s capitulation was handled with persuasive yet tender care.💝
My goodness! Family betrayal. Hopeful hearts. Unexpected affinity. Swoony chemistry. Satisfying and wistful conclusion. Thank you, Ms. Dowe, for listening to your readers; Collette’s capitulation was handled with persuasive yet tender care.💝
November 22, 2024
Nothing I hate as much as a man who won't take no for an answer. DNF after she had said it a seventh time and he kept on pushing. I'm guessing she's going to give in soon because she's inexperienced, her previous sexcapades were meh and for the first time she's feeling it.
December 1, 2024
Richard
I absolutely love reading this book. It contains really life situations, like drama, intrigued, Humiliation, betrayal, emotional abuse, heartbreak, Godwick, Faith, blessings, hope, and allowing love to prevail!!! I will be recommending this novel to everyone I know!!!!
I absolutely love reading this book. It contains really life situations, like drama, intrigued, Humiliation, betrayal, emotional abuse, heartbreak, Godwick, Faith, blessings, hope, and allowing love to prevail!!! I will be recommending this novel to everyone I know!!!!
December 15, 2024
At least this one was a "tad" different. I am looking forward to some "different/inspirational" ideas from this talented author. Tired of the same old story line - I don't understand how they are even printed - with nothing new about it.
January 14, 2025
Richard
This book is extremely good, I really enjoyed it, how Colette and Richard got together. Was just so lovely. She had been treated so bad all of her life and to meet a man that changed her life was just beautiful.
Katie Dowe. Girl you did it again!
This book is extremely good, I really enjoyed it, how Colette and Richard got together. Was just so lovely. She had been treated so bad all of her life and to meet a man that changed her life was just beautiful.
Katie Dowe. Girl you did it again!
July 19, 2025
True Love
Richard was in love from the first time he laid eyes on Collette. Collette had trust issues. Richard was determined to break down her barriers. Collette could no longer fight her feelings. One thing led to another and the two became inseparable. True love prevails
Richard was in love from the first time he laid eyes on Collette. Collette had trust issues. Richard was determined to break down her barriers. Collette could no longer fight her feelings. One thing led to another and the two became inseparable. True love prevails
November 20, 2024
Fire Over 40
Well written should have ended with another pregnancy which would have completed that the forty’s still have it and that it was never too late
Well written should have ended with another pregnancy which would have completed that the forty’s still have it and that it was never too late
November 21, 2024
Great
I loved the characters. The storyline was great. If you're looking for a good sitdown romance, this is it. Keep them coming, Katie, and I'll keep reading.
I loved the characters. The storyline was great. If you're looking for a good sitdown romance, this is it. Keep them coming, Katie, and I'll keep reading.
December 18, 2024
best love story
I have been reading kindle novellas and this is one if the best stories I've read in a quite some time.
I have been reading kindle novellas and this is one if the best stories I've read in a quite some time.
December 28, 2024
Excellent
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