Beyond Business

The Blackstones of Virginia #3

by Rochelle Alers

Originally published as Beyond Business in 2005, revisit the Blackstones of Virginia—this time as patriarch Sheldon Blackstone finds love and passion!

Sheldon Blackstone, CEO of the legendary stud farm that bears his name, has a lot to be grateful for, and some regrets. But Renee Wilson, Sheldon’s mysterious, new administrative assistant, is about to show her enigmatic boss that it’s time to look beyond past mistakes and see the future.

Renee Wilson has her priorities—a good job and a safe place to raise her unborn child. Blackstone Farms offers both, until the body heat she shares with Sheldon keeps cooler heads from prevailing. With so much at stake, can Renee afford to surrender to the passion…or to the man?

Genres: Romance, African American Romance, Contemporary Romance, Harlequin Desire, African American

192 pages, Mass Market Paperback

Published April 11, 2006

About the author

Rochelle Alers was born in Manhattan, New York, USA, where she raised. She obtained degrees in Sociology and Psychology, before started to work. She is a member of the Iota Theta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., and her interests include gourmet cooking and traveling. She has traveled to countries in North, Central and South America, and Europe. She is also in accomplished in knitting, crocheting and needlepoint.

Published since 1988, today a full-time writer, has been hailed by readers and booksellers alike as one of today's most prolific and popular African-American authors of romance and women's fiction. With more than fifty titles and nearly two million copies of her novels in print, she is a regular on the Waldenbooks, Borders and Essence bestseller lists, regularly chosen by Black Expressions Book Club, and has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Gold Pen Award, the Emma Award, Vivian Stephens Award for Excellence in Romance Writing, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award and the Zora Neale Hurston Literary Award. She also wrote as Susan James and Rena McLeary.

Rochelle Alers lives in a charming hamlet on Long Island.

Reviews

[Sheronda H · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book wasn’t my favorite but it was still good. Sheldon was only for a long time and he feel hard and fast for Renee.

[Lady Raven RAVE! · Rating 4 out of 5]

LOVED THE STORY, but with Sheldon being 53, kinda wasn't my cup of tea because she was 35. I personally don't like when characters are so far off in age... but, other than that, LOVEDDDDDD IT. IT WAS A GREAT STORY....

[Dee · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely quick read!! Absolutely love the characters and the dynamic in this story.

Well, Happy Reading!!!

[Cristina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ese libro ha sido toda una sorpresa para mí. Apenas había leído tres páginas y lo odiaba. En cuanto leí veinte, me encanté. El amor de los protas es muy lindo, amor que viene del corazón y no de las hormonas. La manera como la autora conduce la historia es estupenda, todo lo que has sentido hacia los protas en las primeras páginas, la gente del libro lo siente... y actúa de acuerdo con eso. Una de las historias más humanizadas que he leído ese año.

[Sherry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finish the Blackstones series and I loved it. This is my favorite story. Now, I have never been into younger men because I like my men around my age and older. Now that I got that out of the way. I did not see anything wrong with Sheldon (53 years old) and Renee (35 years old) being together. It was not like she was 18 or in her 20s. She was old enough to me. I love their story.

[Brenda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read.

[Daphne James · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rochelle Alers did not disappoint. I enjoyed Sheldon, Sr. and Renee's story as much as the other novels by Ms. Alers that I have read.

[Tiaira · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed!!!!!!

[Tigger · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is always good to re-enjoy a book

Rochelle Alers is very good!

Read book number 2 again...so why not had to re-visit this one also!

[Tonya Harrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely love this book!!!!!!

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it!!!

[Maria T. Butler · Rating 5 out of 5]

To Take A Chance

This was a story about love lost & found. Sheldon falls for Renee at first sight then spiral into a full blown love story. They realize each feels the same they take the steps necessary to become a family. Also love of animals and fresh air is part of the background. Family bonding is also included in the storyline. Great read as usual for Rochelle Alerts 😀😄😀

[Mary Calton Gerard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Endearing read!

What a lovely story about two compatible characters, " Renee & Sheldon" healing the other. This "Blackstones of Virginia" series was wonderful! Sorry that the series ended.

[Andrea F. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good fast reading.

[amaya crosby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome book

Because it's an awesome book and I like everything about it except Renee's ex and I would recommend this book to all the women in my family

[Robyn Morris · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have read this story several times, and I loved it every time.
This is a great age gap romance. Sheldon and Renee were an awesome couple.

[Dalesha R · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice quick read but could have been a little more detailed. I thought we were going to see some action happen in the story since the main character being the woman who had a baby by a man who she left

[KAREN MCCRAW · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second Chances

Great story. I enjoyed watching Sheldon win Renee over. He knew what he wanted,well mostly, and went after it. His family excepted Renee without question and inspite of rumors and speculation they made it a family.

[Erotic Horizon]

Beyond Business by Rochelle Alers (2006)

[Saly · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rating 3.25 stars

[Glenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyed the book,age difference I had to realize happens everyday.

[Angela · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the story of Sheldon Blackstone the father and having a 2nd chance at love.

[Harlequin Books]

Categories
Multicultural & Interracial Romance, Western Romance, African American Romance, Contemporary Romance
Miniseries
The Blackstones of Virginia

[Whit · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was okay. The characters were underdeveloped and the story moved way too quickly.