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Hawthorne Family #1-4
Hawthorne Family Series (limited edition box set) Books 1-4
THE TEMPTATION OF A GOOD MAN
Can true love be found after one night of passion?
Celeste Burton goes out with her girlfriends to celebrate turning thirty and winds up spending an unforgettable night with the man of her dreams. One week later, as a favor, she attends a wedding with a friend as his date and is shocked when she sees Roarke again.
Roarke Hawthorne despises cheating. Cheating tore apart his family years ago. When the physics professor sees the woman he spent the night with show up at his sister’s wedding on the arm of his brother, he knows he should keep his distance. But because of the night they set fire to the sheets in his hotel room, he can’t resist the urge to be close to her–nor can he resist the temptation to have her back in his bed.
A HARD MAN TO LOVE
Hating him is easy. Loving him is hard.
Derrick Hoffman never quite got over not having a relationship with his biological father. The woman he was seeing is pregnant, and there’s no way he’s going to let her raise his child without him–even if it means coercing her into marriage.
Eva Jacob made the mistake of falling in love with Derrick, a man she knows is incapable of love. After their breakup, she discovers she’s pregnant. When she agrees to a loveless marriage, she tries to shield her heart from further pain. But she soon discovers that the heart wants what the heart wants, and her heart wants Derrick’s love.
HERE COMES TROUBLE
Who doesn’t love a bad boy?
Lorena Vega knows better than to have anything else to do with Matthew Hawthorne. Then he comes to her and asks for her help in writing a proposal for a grant to benefit the community center where he volunteers. She agrees to do the work, but she has her guard up, because having Matthew in her life again is a problem she doesn’t need.
Matthew still carries some guilt from when he hurt Lorena. Seeing her again for the first time in months makes him realize what a huge mistake he made, and he wants another chance to be the kind of man she deserves. He’s determined to win her back and prove he’s not the player he used to be, and nothing will stand in his way. Not even the new man in her life.
FOR BETTER OR WORSE
Will her actions save her marriage or destroy it?
As a publicist for professional athletes, Antonio Vega is used to solving problems and spinning stories to the benefit of his clients. Yet he can’t seem to convince his wife that he has been and always will be faithful, and her lack of trust tests the limits of his patience.
Cassidy Hawthorne-Vega grew up in a home rocked by infidelity. When she suspects her husband is hiding something from her, she takes drastic steps to uncover the truth. Her actions result in a confrontation that threatens the bond of their marriage. It’s only when she reveals a painful secret from the past that Cassidy learns to accept the love her husband freely gives.
Can true love be found after one night of passion?
Celeste Burton goes out with her girlfriends to celebrate turning thirty and winds up spending an unforgettable night with the man of her dreams. One week later, as a favor, she attends a wedding with a friend as his date and is shocked when she sees Roarke again.
Roarke Hawthorne despises cheating. Cheating tore apart his family years ago. When the physics professor sees the woman he spent the night with show up at his sister’s wedding on the arm of his brother, he knows he should keep his distance. But because of the night they set fire to the sheets in his hotel room, he can’t resist the urge to be close to her–nor can he resist the temptation to have her back in his bed.
A HARD MAN TO LOVE
Hating him is easy. Loving him is hard.
Derrick Hoffman never quite got over not having a relationship with his biological father. The woman he was seeing is pregnant, and there’s no way he’s going to let her raise his child without him–even if it means coercing her into marriage.
Eva Jacob made the mistake of falling in love with Derrick, a man she knows is incapable of love. After their breakup, she discovers she’s pregnant. When she agrees to a loveless marriage, she tries to shield her heart from further pain. But she soon discovers that the heart wants what the heart wants, and her heart wants Derrick’s love.
HERE COMES TROUBLE
Who doesn’t love a bad boy?
Lorena Vega knows better than to have anything else to do with Matthew Hawthorne. Then he comes to her and asks for her help in writing a proposal for a grant to benefit the community center where he volunteers. She agrees to do the work, but she has her guard up, because having Matthew in her life again is a problem she doesn’t need.
Matthew still carries some guilt from when he hurt Lorena. Seeing her again for the first time in months makes him realize what a huge mistake he made, and he wants another chance to be the kind of man she deserves. He’s determined to win her back and prove he’s not the player he used to be, and nothing will stand in his way. Not even the new man in her life.
FOR BETTER OR WORSE
Will her actions save her marriage or destroy it?
As a publicist for professional athletes, Antonio Vega is used to solving problems and spinning stories to the benefit of his clients. Yet he can’t seem to convince his wife that he has been and always will be faithful, and her lack of trust tests the limits of his patience.
Cassidy Hawthorne-Vega grew up in a home rocked by infidelity. When she suspects her husband is hiding something from her, she takes drastic steps to uncover the truth. Her actions result in a confrontation that threatens the bond of their marriage. It’s only when she reveals a painful secret from the past that Cassidy learns to accept the love her husband freely gives.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 1, 2016
About the author
Delaney Diamond
108 books9,811 followersDelaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of more than 60 contemporary romance and romantic suspense novels, and dozens of romance short stories. She reads romance novels, mysteries, thrillers, and a fair amount of nonfiction. When she’s not spinning tales of romantic fiction, she’s in the kitchen trying out new recipes, dining at one of her favorite restaurants, or traveling to an interesting locale.
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August 9, 2016
What a Awesome Family story this was my first time with this Arthur and most definitely want be my last!!! I will be checking out the Johnson Family Series very soon...Great job Delaney Diamond!!!! Happy Reading ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
July 24, 2016
The Hawthorne Family Series was so, so good.
Author Delaney Diamond did her thing with this series. From Roarke's story with meeting the love of his life Celeste after one night, to Derrick Hoffman (half brother to the Hawthorne siblings) who is such a hardened man just may find himself alone for the rest of his life until love hits him hard and her name is Eva, Matthew realizes he let the only woman he ever loved go and plans on getting her back and to heck with the man she is currently seeing and then there is baby sister Cassidy who was the first to get married to her love Antonio Vega but she has such major trust issues that she may lose her husband behind her actions.
I highly recommend this series. I am late to the game because these books have been out for a while but I am just now reading them. They are complete gems and definite rereads.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
Author Delaney Diamond did her thing with this series. From Roarke's story with meeting the love of his life Celeste after one night, to Derrick Hoffman (half brother to the Hawthorne siblings) who is such a hardened man just may find himself alone for the rest of his life until love hits him hard and her name is Eva, Matthew realizes he let the only woman he ever loved go and plans on getting her back and to heck with the man she is currently seeing and then there is baby sister Cassidy who was the first to get married to her love Antonio Vega but she has such major trust issues that she may lose her husband behind her actions.
I highly recommend this series. I am late to the game because these books have been out for a while but I am just now reading them. They are complete gems and definite rereads.
Well Until My Next Review Ciao Bellas!
July 25, 2017
Great series!!
I enjoyed all three books. My favorite one was Derrick and Eva book. They were made for each other. Im glad every couple got their happily ever after. Great Job Delaney, you never disappoints
I enjoyed all three books. My favorite one was Derrick and Eva book. They were made for each other. Im glad every couple got their happily ever after. Great Job Delaney, you never disappoints
September 7, 2017
This series was awesome!!!! I had to finish this entire series. Could not put my kindle down. Will continue to read books by this author. Delaney Diamond, great job!!!!
January 21, 2019
The whole collection was the bomb ,I enjoy reading her books.
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May 21, 2021
Great Read!
During a stressful week, the Hawthornes calmed my spirit! It was a pleasure to meet the family. Thanks to Ms. Diamond
During a stressful week, the Hawthornes calmed my spirit! It was a pleasure to meet the family. Thanks to Ms. Diamond
April 29, 2022
Excellent
Loves all of the books. It's seems that each one got better. Would love to see more of this family.
Loves all of the books. It's seems that each one got better. Would love to see more of this family.
August 18, 2022
Good books
March 18, 2017
Great family series.
Great read. As a series, this set of stories is one of the better ones. Each book can actually be read as a stand alone book as each story is separately told by the author.
Great read. As a series, this set of stories is one of the better ones. Each book can actually be read as a stand alone book as each story is separately told by the author.
February 19, 2017
Talking about sins of the father gee wiz!!!
This was a excellent book series. I loved how the series entertwined with the family from book one to the end. It's amazing how the father infidelity affected all the family in different ways but none the less it did. Even though I read a lot I have never really read a series like this that continued with the individual family members from book one. I can remember in most books I've read wondering whatever happened to a character but this went on with each character. This was a excellent book. Delaney Diamond bought this one on home. The Hawthorne Family a must read!
This was a excellent book series. I loved how the series entertwined with the family from book one to the end. It's amazing how the father infidelity affected all the family in different ways but none the less it did. Even though I read a lot I have never really read a series like this that continued with the individual family members from book one. I can remember in most books I've read wondering whatever happened to a character but this went on with each character. This was a excellent book. Delaney Diamond bought this one on home. The Hawthorne Family a must read!
September 18, 2016
Wow!!
This was such a great series. Kudos to Delaney Diamond. I moved each of the couples, Roarke and Celeste, Derrick and Eva, Matt and Lorena, Cassidy and Antonio. This series is a must read.
This was such a great series. Kudos to Delaney Diamond. I moved each of the couples, Roarke and Celeste, Derrick and Eva, Matt and Lorena, Cassidy and Antonio. This series is a must read.
July 4, 2017
Hawthorne Family Series (limited edition box set)
Roarke, Jr., Derrick and Matthew, along with lil' sister Cassidy Hawthorne (their Princess) are very relatable. The story has real life situations and well developed characters. One of my favorite stories was Eva and Derrick in "A Hard Man To Love" where she tries to show disinterest while protecting her heart from Derrick's proposition. And also Lorena and Matthew's story in "Here Comes Trouble" because his antics to get her affection are just hilarious.
All together this series is an interesting read. A Three *** rating.
Roarke, Jr., Derrick and Matthew, along with lil' sister Cassidy Hawthorne (their Princess) are very relatable. The story has real life situations and well developed characters. One of my favorite stories was Eva and Derrick in "A Hard Man To Love" where she tries to show disinterest while protecting her heart from Derrick's proposition. And also Lorena and Matthew's story in "Here Comes Trouble" because his antics to get her affection are just hilarious.
All together this series is an interesting read. A Three *** rating.
July 20, 2016
Wow
I had my reservations about this series of books but I needed something to read that was different from my norm, boy did I find it. These stories were great. I love the way each book flowed right into the next. The love that the family members showed for each other was awesome. I look forward to reading the next series by Delaney Diamond. I would recommend this series of books to anyone who loves a good love story with a few twists and turns and not afraid of a little soft porn.
I had my reservations about this series of books but I needed something to read that was different from my norm, boy did I find it. These stories were great. I love the way each book flowed right into the next. The love that the family members showed for each other was awesome. I look forward to reading the next series by Delaney Diamond. I would recommend this series of books to anyone who loves a good love story with a few twists and turns and not afraid of a little soft porn.
July 19, 2016
Wrapped in a Pretty Bow
This was an awesome read! I love how the author created a single foundation (issues surrounding parents death) to weave into the love story for each character, Roarke, Derrick, Matthew, and Cassidy. Each character was unique and nicely developed (although more could've been added for Roarke). I thoroughly enjoyed reading how each character fell in love and the struggles that often Come along with it. Definitely recommend.
This was an awesome read! I love how the author created a single foundation (issues surrounding parents death) to weave into the love story for each character, Roarke, Derrick, Matthew, and Cassidy. Each character was unique and nicely developed (although more could've been added for Roarke). I thoroughly enjoyed reading how each character fell in love and the struggles that often Come along with it. Definitely recommend.
August 17, 2016
Great Series
Lot of fun reading about the Hawthorne family: Rourke, Derrcik, Matthew and their baby sister Cassidy. I am a big fan of Ms Diamond's work so I am not surprised that I enjoyed the series. The characters were well developed, romantic plots with juicy love scenes. My perennial complaint with her books is that the endings are abrupt.
Lot of fun reading about the Hawthorne family: Rourke, Derrcik, Matthew and their baby sister Cassidy. I am a big fan of Ms Diamond's work so I am not surprised that I enjoyed the series. The characters were well developed, romantic plots with juicy love scenes. My perennial complaint with her books is that the endings are abrupt.
August 27, 2016
Loved Roarke and Matt's story. Derrick and Cassidy are too damaged to have their story told in 100 pages and have everything turn out to be OK. Derrick was cruel and a bully. Cassidy and her trust issues were resolved with makeup sex and a confession. No. For what these two did to their respective loved ones, a I'm sorry is nowhere near enough.
December 3, 2016
Great Series
Loved the Hawthorne family drama. I also love a series that keeps us up to date on all the previous couples as it goes along. I also really enjoyed the sibling bond and the way that played out in each story. Great read. Would definitely recommend. I will definitely read more from this author!
Loved the Hawthorne family drama. I also love a series that keeps us up to date on all the previous couples as it goes along. I also really enjoyed the sibling bond and the way that played out in each story. Great read. Would definitely recommend. I will definitely read more from this author!
August 27, 2016
Family
It's all about family love and support. Hard times sometimes make you strong and sometimes weak. The Hawthornes overcome the loss of parents as children. Each had issues yet they were able to overcome them and find love and happiness and together mend their broken family.
It's all about family love and support. Hard times sometimes make you strong and sometimes weak. The Hawthornes overcome the loss of parents as children. Each had issues yet they were able to overcome them and find love and happiness and together mend their broken family.
October 11, 2016
Great series!
Each book got better! I love the romance and family bonding in this series. The way this author wrote realistic situations kept me intrigued! Can't wait to read more books by her!
Each book got better! I love the romance and family bonding in this series. The way this author wrote realistic situations kept me intrigued! Can't wait to read more books by her!
July 26, 2016
Each story was better than the last. The 1st one was a 5. will read more from the author
July 27, 2016
Awesome
I loved all four of these books I read all of her books. I haven't come across one that I didn't like.
I loved all four of these books I read all of her books. I haven't come across one that I didn't like.
September 24, 2016
Fabulous
October 9, 2016
Amazing series! Loved each book.
December 30, 2016
I loved it!!!
I loved it!! I can't get enough of those alpha males. Those are some very fortunate ladies and guys. They found the love of they're lives.
I loved it!! I can't get enough of those alpha males. Those are some very fortunate ladies and guys. They found the love of they're lives.
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