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The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Desmond Champion is not looking for love. He makes that perfectly clear to the woman he calls his ‘kryptonite’ – Sherita Wilkins. He'd been successful at barricading his heart until... The Champion Corporation gets offered a multi-million dollar deal that hinges on his relationship with Sherita. It would be hard to avoid her when they would have to 'work' together for this deal - one that would set The Champion Corporation apart from its competitors. One that was too good to turn down. Can he keep his bachelor status and his heart intact when it comes to working with the woman who admittedly makes him weak? ***The Champion Brothers series books are all standalone books.*** Book 1, His Paradise Wife is Dante Champion's story. Book 2, When A Champion Wants You is Dimitrius Champion's story. Book 3, The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed is Desmond Champion's story. Book 4, Wives And Champions is a family novel. Book 5, The Way Champions Love, is Harding Champion's story.
298 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 15, 2015
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About the author
Tina Martin
153 books324 followersTINA MARTIN is a talented, romantic suspense fiction writer and the author of over 95 titles. She enjoys Hallmark movies, running and traveling. (PLEASE NOTE: There are multiple authors with this name on Goodreads. If you're following me, look for my logo!)
Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor
Her books are listed below:
An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
-
Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
-
A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
-
St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
-
St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
-
Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
-
The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
-
The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
-
A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
-
The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
-
The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
-
The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
-
The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
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The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
-
The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
-
The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
-
Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley
Amazon: amazon.com/author/tinamartin
Instagram: instagram.com/tinamartinauthor
Facebook: facebook.com/tinamartinauthor
Her books are listed below:
An Unlikely Love Series
When I Needed You
When You Needed Me
Flicker: An Ahmalee + Cain Update
-
Back to Love Series
Marriage Quarrel in Quarantine
Countdown to You
Offsides: A Superbowl Party Romance
Crushed
-
A St. Claire Novel Series:
Royal
Ramsey
Romulus
Regal
Magnus
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Major
Zander
Zavier
-
St. Claire Life Series
Honeymoon With A St. Claire
Just Being Us (Prequel to Zander)
Keep That Same Energy (Zander & Alyssa Update
-
St. Claire Women Series
Gemma
-
Season of Love Novelettes:
Hot Chocolate
Spring Break
-
The Marriage Chronicles:
Life's A Beach
Falling Out
War Then Love
-
The Boardwalk Bakery Romance:
Baked With Love
Baked With Love 2
Baked With Love 3
-
A Lennox in Love Series:
Claiming You
Making You My Business
Wishing That I Was Yours
Caught in the Storm with a Lennox
Before You Say I Do
Winter Wonder
Winter Wedding
The Weekend
-
The Love of Elias Series:
Been In Love With You
When Hearts Cry
You Belong To Me
When I Call You Mine
Who Do You Love
Forever Mine
-
The Blackstone Family Series:
Evenings With Bryson
Leaving Barringer
Forever Us
The Things Everson Lost
Candy's Corporate Crush
-
The Champion Brothers Series:
His Paradise Wife
When A Champion Wants You
The Best Thing He Never Knew He Needed
Wives And Champions
The Way Champions Love
His By Spring (A Champion Sister Novel)
A Champion's Proposal
The Convenient Husband
At The Right Time
-
The Alexander Series:
The Millionaire's Arranged Marriage
Watch Me Take Your Girl
Her Premarital Ex
The Object of His Obsession
Dilvan's Redemption
His Charity Challenge
Different Tastes
As Long As We Got Love
-
The Accidental Series:
Accidental Deception
Accidental Heartbreak
Accidental Lovers
Accidental Vows
-
The Dying to Love Her Series:
Dying To Love Her
Dying To Love Her 2
Dying To Love Her 3
-
The Dare and Deja Chronicles
Reception Romance
Long Distance Troubles
Back to the Valley
Into Forever
-
Standalone Titles:
Secrets On Lake Drive
Can't Just Be His Friend
The Baby Daddy Interviews
Just Like New to the Next Man
Falling Again
The Crush
Vacation Interrupted
Wasn't Supposed to Love Her
What Wifey Wants
Man of Her Dreams
Bae Watch
How To Love Me
Weekend Fiance: A Jared and KeShana InstaLove Story
For Ruby: A Micah & Georgiana Short Story
Snowed in at Shenandoah Valley
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June 17, 2015
Can't get enough of the Champions!!!
Wow. Can we say that Desmond is by far my favorite Champion brother!!!! Pure Alpha male at it's best. He was deadly honest and he commanded attention. But he also had a heart full of love and didn't realize it. He finally in the end faced his demons and still came out as that Alpha male. Whew, love love, love Sherita and Desmond together. By far the best Champion story in my book. Can't wait to catch up with the Champion family in book 4!
Wow. Can we say that Desmond is by far my favorite Champion brother!!!! Pure Alpha male at it's best. He was deadly honest and he commanded attention. But he also had a heart full of love and didn't realize it. He finally in the end faced his demons and still came out as that Alpha male. Whew, love love, love Sherita and Desmond together. By far the best Champion story in my book. Can't wait to catch up with the Champion family in book 4!
June 29, 2015
I love reading books by Tina Martin, especially the " Champion Brothers ". You do great work showing love and devotion from a man's point of view, keep up the good work Tina.
July 1, 2015
Wow
Great story. Love the way Desmond came around, but Sherita was getting on my nerves. Good job Ms Martin; needs a little editing though.
Great story. Love the way Desmond came around, but Sherita was getting on my nerves. Good job Ms Martin; needs a little editing though.
July 23, 2023
Absolutely Enjoyable
OH WOW this is a sweet story with as you know must have sizzling hot passion and interesting twists, There is a lot going on with these two, they are in a fake relationship but they love each other. But he has been hurt by his parents dying. She also have misguided family drama. But instant attraction between the two can only be love. along with captivating characters that have twins that's be born!There is the dealing with a ex who have let her down. All I can say is What A Delight to Enjoy !
OH WOW this is a sweet story with as you know must have sizzling hot passion and interesting twists, There is a lot going on with these two, they are in a fake relationship but they love each other. But he has been hurt by his parents dying. She also have misguided family drama. But instant attraction between the two can only be love. along with captivating characters that have twins that's be born!There is the dealing with a ex who have let her down. All I can say is What A Delight to Enjoy !
March 14, 2022
Desmond Champion takes a bride
He's a very strong character! Almost to the point of being just to to much. Desmond didn't want a serious relationship because his heart was still hurting. Despite the unresolved feelings, his heart found love anyway. Finally he had to follow his heart because forever losing his kryptonite would be unbearable. Desmond gets a bride and all the extras.
He's a very strong character! Almost to the point of being just to to much. Desmond didn't want a serious relationship because his heart was still hurting. Despite the unresolved feelings, his heart found love anyway. Finally he had to follow his heart because forever losing his kryptonite would be unbearable. Desmond gets a bride and all the extras.
April 12, 2022
Up and Down
The story of Desmond and Sherita was a roller coaster. They both constantly failed to be honest with themselves about how they felt about each other. They ran hot and cold and were in complete denial. Desmond was so adamant about not loving anyone and being downright mean until I wanted choke him. But that also proved to show the lengths he go through to show Sherita ultimately how much he did love her.
The story of Desmond and Sherita was a roller coaster. They both constantly failed to be honest with themselves about how they felt about each other. They ran hot and cold and were in complete denial. Desmond was so adamant about not loving anyone and being downright mean until I wanted choke him. But that also proved to show the lengths he go through to show Sherita ultimately how much he did love her.
September 10, 2018
Loved this book
This is book of Champions. It was nice to see Desmond come into his own and learn how to love. Sharia had to learn r bff at there was at least one person in the world who truly loved her. I wanted to know what happened to the jerk(Thane)? Do glad to everyone was going well and loving Ezra and Grace. Must read series
This is book of Champions. It was nice to see Desmond come into his own and learn how to love. Sharia had to learn r bff at there was at least one person in the world who truly loved her. I wanted to know what happened to the jerk(Thane)? Do glad to everyone was going well and loving Ezra and Grace. Must read series
April 5, 2018
Wow!
This by far was the best book of the series! Desmond and Sherita had such a challenging journey but their love was so beautiful! So many points in the story brought about tears of both sadness and joy.
This by far was the best book of the series! Desmond and Sherita had such a challenging journey but their love was so beautiful! So many points in the story brought about tears of both sadness and joy.
September 24, 2018
Trust Me
Desmond Champion is truly cut from the same mold as his older brothers. Alpha male, out spoken, smart, and happy with his playbook persona as he balances a personal fear. Another phenomenal read. It's about to be on with book #4.
Desmond Champion is truly cut from the same mold as his older brothers. Alpha male, out spoken, smart, and happy with his playbook persona as he balances a personal fear. Another phenomenal read. It's about to be on with book #4.
April 7, 2019
Champions Book 3
Didn't think I would but I truly enjoyed this book. The best of the three. Watching Desmond struggle with his demons was heart warming and seeing him come through in love was inspiring.
Didn't think I would but I truly enjoyed this book. The best of the three. Watching Desmond struggle with his demons was heart warming and seeing him come through in love was inspiring.
August 12, 2019
Much better
Desmond and Sharita’s story has much better flow. I loved the development of Desmond’s fear to commit. Life is too short not to love your soulmate when given the opportunity.
Desmond and Sharita’s story has much better flow. I loved the development of Desmond’s fear to commit. Life is too short not to love your soulmate when given the opportunity.
April 18, 2021
Picture Perfect
This was such an emotional roller coaster journey to love. The storyline was so believable and heartfelt. This was definitely a test to the heart wants what the heart wants.
This was such an emotional roller coaster journey to love. The storyline was so believable and heartfelt. This was definitely a test to the heart wants what the heart wants.
August 24, 2021
Beautiful journey to love
I love this Superman and his kryptonite love story between Sherita and Desmond! They both loved hard and it was entertaining to see how they found their way to their happily ever after
I love this Superman and his kryptonite love story between Sherita and Desmond! They both loved hard and it was entertaining to see how they found their way to their happily ever after
September 18, 2021
Money can't buy happiness!
Each Champion brother gets better than the last one! Desmond almost messed up for real, glad he finally opened his eyes! Book 4 is waiting for me. Gotta go!
Each Champion brother gets better than the last one! Desmond almost messed up for real, glad he finally opened his eyes! Book 4 is waiting for me. Gotta go!
March 12, 2022
Again
Book 3. She did it again. What more can I say? I recommend the entire book series to anyone who loves a good romance book. Where can we find a man like these Champion men? Ok, on to the next book for me.
Book 3. She did it again. What more can I say? I recommend the entire book series to anyone who loves a good romance book. Where can we find a man like these Champion men? Ok, on to the next book for me.
March 26, 2022
the way you love me
This was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time it was so well written and it keeps you entertained and waiting for more it was a good page turner love it
This was one of the best books I’ve read in a long time it was so well written and it keeps you entertained and waiting for more it was a good page turner love it
April 16, 2021
Wow
Des carried so much hurt from his parents’ death that he turned away from love. Lucky he was able to realize he needed Rita so he had a chance to fix his mistakes.
Des carried so much hurt from his parents’ death that he turned away from love. Lucky he was able to realize he needed Rita so he had a chance to fix his mistakes.
January 5, 2022
Fear of loss of love ones.
It was so special to read this book. Loved this family story of love and fear and the support of family and love ones.
It was so special to read this book. Loved this family story of love and fear and the support of family and love ones.
April 25, 2022
star rating: 3.50
September 7, 2025
Desmond is my favorite Champion brother
July 24, 2023
I was so invested in this story my emotions were 🙂😘🥰🥲😏🤗🤩😭❤❤❤❤💕 I love this series and this beautiful couple was everything ❤book bae these champion men are sexyyyy
June 16, 2023
Awwwww
Des and Sherita , ooo wee these two were a mess.Loving each other and being in denial. Both of them had personal hurts an fears that caused each of them to be very guarded If they weren’t running and avoiding each other , they were busy denying their feelings for one another. This love story wore me out but it was well worth it. Those Champion Brothers were truly unique especially when it came to claiming the women than had their heart. Good series
Des and Sherita , ooo wee these two were a mess.Loving each other and being in denial. Both of them had personal hurts an fears that caused each of them to be very guarded If they weren’t running and avoiding each other , they were busy denying their feelings for one another. This love story wore me out but it was well worth it. Those Champion Brothers were truly unique especially when it came to claiming the women than had their heart. Good series
May 3, 2016
Des and his princess
To be in love and afraid of it can really rock you emotionally but Des and Rita worked through all of the baggage and found their happy ever after.
To be in love and afraid of it can really rock you emotionally but Des and Rita worked through all of the baggage and found their happy ever after.
August 28, 2016
I liked this story. It had a nice flow to the story. But I read it out of order, so I'm going to read it again after I read the other two books.
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