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Duty or Desire
Unstoppable attraction meets immovable hearts
Duty or Desire by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson
Sheriff Pete Higgins is an honorary Westmoreland, a man of his word—of course he’ll put duty to his orphaned niece first. Too bad the temporary nanny is tempting him with every look. Myra Hollister captivates him. But she’s keeping dangerous secrets, the kind that remind Pete of all he’s lost before and what he can’t afford to lose again…
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Single Man Meets Single Mom by USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett
Hollywood agent Ian Shaffer could have his pick of gorgeous women. So he’s surprised by the intensity of his attraction to horse trainer Cassie Barrington. The single mom’s luscious curves and unadorned beauty are refreshingly appealing, but it’s her vulnerability and passion that he finds irresistible. And that sets off alarm bells, because Ian’s as commitment-shy as they come. A woman with a child is absolutely off-limits!
Duty or Desire by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson
Sheriff Pete Higgins is an honorary Westmoreland, a man of his word—of course he’ll put duty to his orphaned niece first. Too bad the temporary nanny is tempting him with every look. Myra Hollister captivates him. But she’s keeping dangerous secrets, the kind that remind Pete of all he’s lost before and what he can’t afford to lose again…
FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME!
Single Man Meets Single Mom by USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett
Hollywood agent Ian Shaffer could have his pick of gorgeous women. So he’s surprised by the intensity of his attraction to horse trainer Cassie Barrington. The single mom’s luscious curves and unadorned beauty are refreshingly appealing, but it’s her vulnerability and passion that he finds irresistible. And that sets off alarm bells, because Ian’s as commitment-shy as they come. A woman with a child is absolutely off-limits!
374 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2020
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
901 books3,606 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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April 29, 2025
Duty or Desire
This was a story about Myra Hollister and Peterson Higgins.. They met when she came to town
then their attraction began. Myra temporarily took over as his housekeeper since his original housekeeper had a family emergency. He was amazed with her healthy prepared meals and her warmth. After fighting this attraction he realized he had fallen in love. That led to their happily ever after.
This was a story about Myra Hollister and Peterson Higgins.. They met when she came to town
then their attraction began. Myra temporarily took over as his housekeeper since his original housekeeper had a family emergency. He was amazed with her healthy prepared meals and her warmth. After fighting this attraction he realized he had fallen in love. That led to their happily ever after.
December 24, 2025
She Never Lets Me Down
I had to finish it today both stories were so good and I got my next one all lined up! It was all about desire and finding love along the way! 🌹
I had to finish it today both stories were so good and I got my next one all lined up! It was all about desire and finding love along the way! 🌹
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