In this beloved classic from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, a man determined to settle down is about to fall for the one woman who won't... Successful relationship columnist Max Sawyers has lived life in the fast lane and enjoyed every second of it, but with a cranky rescue dog named Cleo now ruling his life instead of casual temptation, he's decided it's time to change his ways and find a wife. Between his own high standards and his new dog's dislike of anything female, this is no easy feat – especially when the worst possible candidate comes crashing into his life, and she's the only woman the capricious Cleo can stand. Maddie Montgomery refused to take to heart the nasty things her ex–fiancé said after she caught him cheating, but perhaps he had a point about her naiveté with men. She certainly hasn't ruled out marriage in the (very distant) future, but for now, she's going to go all out in the name of fun. Who better to practice with than the gorgeous Max? Problem is, he's beginning to think he's met The One, and she isn't going to like finding out it's her... First published in 2001.

Some rules are meant to be broken… Messing Around with Max by New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster Relationship columnist Max Sawyers has enjoyed life in the fast lane, but with a rescue dog named Cleo now ruling his life, he’s decided it’s time to settle down. Since Maddie Montgomery caught her fiancé cheating, she hasn’t ruled out marriage, but for now, she just wants to have fun—with the gorgeous Max. Problem is, Max is beginning to think he’s met The One… FREE BONUS STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME! Single Man Meets Single Mom by USA TODAY bestselling author Jules Bennett Hollywood agent Ian Schaffer 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! Previously published as Messing Around with Max and Single Man Meets Single Mom

Max's room is a mess. There is sand from his toy dump truck, a swarm of escaped ant farm ants, a rotten Easter egg, and a stray piece of gum-on-a-string. It's definitely time to clean up. Max's always-efficient sister, Ruby, is quick to take charge--and of course Max wants to help. But since Max has ideas of his own, the clean up doesn't turn out exactly as Ruby has planned....

Kal may seem like an ordinary teenager— he goes to school, loves (and gets annoyed by) his little brother, and works part time at the local burger joint—but Kal is anything but. After the death of their mother, Kal and his little brother Rocko find themselves with a successful but absent father. Kal tends to lose himself to history, recalling the stories his historian grandfather would tell and watching shows on the History Channel. Yet Kal’s life is about to be turned upside down with the appearance of a strange figure at work, ending in Kal finding himself in a hospital bed and the Floppy Burger blown to pieces. Kal, Rocko, and Kal’s friends Max and Emily are met by Renier, a friend of Kal’s father, and taken home after another mysterious attack on his life, and when Rocko begins to lose consciousness and recites words strange and unknown, all five find themselves in a completely new world, and the secrets their father held on to so tightly begin to unravel.

A fan-favorite tale from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster, nowavailable as a stand-alone ebook for the first time! Sex therapist Lace McGee is the sort of outspoken woman Dr. Daniel Sawyers wishes hislittle sister didn't idolize. In fact, he'd prefer to avoid her himself, as she's alwaysmanaged to get under his skin. But when her visit to the ER lands him in the role ofproviding some follow-up TLC, they both might learn that ignoring desire only leads toexplosive encounters… First published in 1999.

Sonja Yasina was never delicate. This urban city girl lives in an urban city world. She learned how to thrive in New York’s gritty landscape as a Manhattan socialite. Sonja coveted the attention of alpha males. She slipped into the fast lane by becoming a popular NYC art dealer with connections to high profile male clients. Sonja equated her self-worth to the sexual favors and gifts obtained by prominent men. She penetrates the inner circle of a successful crew of friends. Her jealous insecurities made her callous and catty. She thinks manipulation is the answers to all of life’s questions, when she doesn’t get what she wants her defense mechanism turns her into a female pray mantis. When a casual encounter sparks the romantic interest of her main squeeze Derrick Pratt, a savvy Manhattan financier, In A Week, she proves hell hath no fury like a woman scorned._______ *BLACK LACQUER INK presents: In a Week an urban city novel. There is adult language (swearing), mature content (drug use) and sexual experiences. It is intended for MATURE audiences. The characters are diverse. Their personalities are unique. As an African-American novelist, I hope you find the characters to be familiar and relatable. Or not! Laugh, sigh, or cry while you read this obsessive piece. Enjoy, Didi Larsen Follow Us: IG- Instagram.com/BLACKLACQUERINK Twitter- twitter.com/BlackLacquerShopsYoutube- youtube.com/BlackLacquerShops Tell Me What You Think