Curvy Goddess Series by Leila Lacey

Successful pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Nya Black, seems to have it all. She’s strong, sexy and surrounded by incredible friends. The only thing missing in her life is a good man, but she’s self-sufficient and won’t settle for just anyone. When her best friend Vixen married a white man, it posed a bit of a problem for Nya because she doesn’t trust white people. Raised in the Deep South, she witnessed the worst of racism and suffers from its everlasting effects... moreSuccessful pediatric neurosurgeon, Dr. Nya Black, seems to have it all. She’s strong, sexy and surrounded by incredible friends. The only thing missing in her life is a good man, but she’s self-sufficient and won’t settle for just anyone. When her best friend Vixen married a white man, it posed a bit of a problem for Nya because she doesn’t trust white people. Raised in the Deep South, she witnessed the worst of racism and suffers from its everlasting effects. And now Nya has to do something she swore she never would. Let go of some of her anger and attempt to stomach Vixen and Daniel’s presence in her life. She’s working on it, but she’s made a vow to herself and God she will never let a white man touch her. Salvatore Barbatelli is a hot-blooded Italian with money, looks, and charm to spare. Women never could resist his animal magnetism and he’d gotten pretty used to it. That is, until the day he met the feisty and confident Dr. Nya Black at his friend Daniel’s wedding. She’s definitely not into him and she’s really not his type, but he’s inexplicably drawn to her and will do anything to change her mind. Sal hatches a plan to get Nya’s attention and it involves a very special patient of hers. Will Sal’s plan finally make Nya see him in a different light? Or will the doctor’s patient seal his fate? Dr. Black’s Patient is the second installment in the Curvy Goddess series by romance author Leila Lacey. less

Salvatore Barbatelli and Dr. Nya Black are a very new and unusual couple. Nya has some demons that have made her mistrust and dislike white people and Sal is a reformed ladies’ man. Nya has never found a man that understands her the way Sal does, or that puts up with her anger and walls of self-protection. When she meets Sal a man that has never seen a need for marriage or a woman over a size two she is floored by the intense passion she feels for him... moreSalvatore Barbatelli and Dr. Nya Black are a very new and unusual couple. Nya has some demons that have made her mistrust and dislike white people and Sal is a reformed ladies’ man. Nya has never found a man that understands her the way Sal does, or that puts up with her anger and walls of self-protection. When she meets Sal a man that has never seen a need for marriage or a woman over a size two she is floored by the intense passion she feels for him. Sal is a rich playboy who believes every woman has a price and there is nothing any woman can do for him that he can’t do for himself. Especially a curvy woman. Until he meet Nya and she is all he can think about, including the day they get married. Against all odds they have fallen in love. Neither of them is ready to admit how deep. Then Sal whisks Nya away on Greek island vacation. Can the magic of Greece get Nya and Sal to drop the pretense and fall madly in love? less

Phoenix James is a plus-sized, light-skinned statuesque dynamo. Her personality is magnetic; she makes friends easily and is full of life. Though she’s single, she’s far from alone. She spends her days taking charge in the corporate world, and afterward surrounds herself with the best friends a diva could ask for. On the outside, she’s got it all together. Inside, her insecurities are slowly wearing her down. It doesn’t help that the new man in her life is keeping her at arm’s length... morePhoenix James is a plus-sized, light-skinned statuesque dynamo. Her personality is magnetic; she makes friends easily and is full of life. Though she’s single, she’s far from alone. She spends her days taking charge in the corporate world, and afterward surrounds herself with the best friends a diva could ask for. On the outside, she’s got it all together. Inside, her insecurities are slowly wearing her down. It doesn’t help that the new man in her life is keeping her at arm’s length. Nick Crowne suffered a devastating loss when his wife and young daughter were killed in a tragic accident. Since then he’s immersed himself in work and has earned a respectful reputation in the business world. His charms don’t end there. Broad shoulders, chocolate brown skin and his British accent guarantee him a second glance from the opposite sex. The dimple on his right cheek reels them in. Phoenix was no exception, but he’s determined to keep their relationship casual. There’s no way he’ll ever experience that pain again. As much as she cares for Nick, there’s only so much rejection a woman can handle. Phoenix’s first marriage ended badly and not only did it leave her scarred, it created doubt about her body image and her choices in men. Even so, he can’t seem to keep his hands off her. Too bad his actions are conflicting and driving her crazy. Being in a relationship with him isn’t safe. Even though Nick’s on the up and up, being born into organized crime has consequences. He’s not willing to put Phoenix at risk, but he can’t get her out of his head. Will Nick’s unbridled emotions betray him, driving him into Phoenix’s passionate arms? Or will he keep the promise he made to himself and lose the opportunity for a second chance at love? Find out in Phoenix Rising, another provocative novel in the Curvy Goddess series by author Leila Lacey. less

Vixen has spared no expense in preparing for this holiday season. Christmas fit for a diva equals an exquisite mountain getaway in Colorado and four days spent with Nya, Phoenix, Camille and Jackie. Hitting the slopes and warming up in front of a cozy fire should make for a wonderful vacation, but things don’t always go as planned with these foxy ladies... moreVixen has spared no expense in preparing for this holiday season. Christmas fit for a diva equals an exquisite mountain getaway in Colorado and four days spent with Nya, Phoenix, Camille and Jackie. Hitting the slopes and warming up in front of a cozy fire should make for a wonderful vacation, but things don’t always go as planned with these foxy ladies. Vixen’s carefully organized celebration is quickly turning into a blizzard of secrets and surprises, with several devoted and gorgeous men in the middle of it all. Will this season be the first and last time they celebrate together or does the holiday have the best gifts in store for them yet? Find out who’s been naughty and who’s been nice in a Very Curvy Christmas by author Leila Lacey. less

Devoted mother and wife, Camille Williams, thought she did everything right. After marrying her college sweetheart, she sacrificed her law career for her husband’s dreams of becoming a NFL player. She stood by her decision and happily supported him, until she caught him with his production assistant on the set of his ESPN sports show. After a year of haggling, Camille left the marriage with nothing but a minimal child support check and fifty extra pounds of weight... moreDevoted mother and wife, Camille Williams, thought she did everything right. After marrying her college sweetheart, she sacrificed her law career for her husband’s dreams of becoming a NFL player. She stood by her decision and happily supported him, until she caught him with his production assistant on the set of his ESPN sports show. After a year of haggling, Camille left the marriage with nothing but a minimal child support check and fifty extra pounds of weight. When she receives a referral to one of the most successful law firms in town, she takes a job as an associate. Luckily her best friend and fashion diva, Vixen, is helping Camille rock her new curves and she’s looking downright sexy. Finally on her own two feet after ten years of living a lie, the last thing she’s looking for is a man. Let alone one ten years her junior, who is pursuing her at every turn. Successful partner at Chamber, Chambers and Schmitz, Drew Tyler comes from a long line of attorneys and judges, Drew is driven to succeed. Which means no women, no fun, no life. That changes when he begins working on a case for a big client, who happens to be a very close friend of Camille’s. Working with Camille is proving to be a distraction and Drew can’t help but wonder what her delectable curves would feel like under his fingertips. The temptation is consuming him but, because of their age difference and the terrible dissolution of her marriage, she refuses to give him the time of day. What Camille doesn’t know is Drew has never given up on what he wants. Will he eventually win Camille’s trust and heart or will she teach him a lesson he never learned in law school? Emancipation of Camille is part of the highly acclaimed Curvy Goddess series by romance author, Leila Lacey. less

What could possibly go wrong on an exotic island getaway? If you know Vixen, Camille, Phoenix and Nya, you don’t even have to ask. Four lifelong friends, along with the men who love them, are heading to Thailand where they plan to solve their problems once and for all. While the weather is perfect on the sunny beaches of Koh Samui, storms are brewing just below the surface of the couples’ lives... moreWhat could possibly go wrong on an exotic island getaway? If you know Vixen, Camille, Phoenix and Nya, you don’t even have to ask. Four lifelong friends, along with the men who love them, are heading to Thailand where they plan to solve their problems once and for all. While the weather is perfect on the sunny beaches of Koh Samui, storms are brewing just below the surface of the couples’ lives. Vixen and Daniel are on the verge of divorce, and the change in scenery doesn’t seem to be fixing their marriage they way they’d anticipated. Camille and Drew continue to struggle with their blended family as Phoenix and Nick try to deal with Phoenix's unhealthy attachment to her dysfunctional family. Meanwhile, Gavin is bound and determined to find out what Jackie did with his son. Ironically, the only couple living happily ever after is Nya and Sal. And now they have made it their mission to help their closest friends get things back on track in one of the most beautiful locations in the world. Hopefully they can dodge the hurricane of emotions and get back home with their own relationship still intact. Come join the Goddesses as they experience love, laughter, passion and pain in A Very Curvy Vacation, the latest installment in author Leila Lacey’s popular Curvy Goddess series of erotic romances with sexy and intelligent heroines running the show. less

After years of searching, Gavin Reedman has finally found Angelo, the son he fathered with Jackie Williams. Jackie was able to fool everyone when she told drug kingpin, Greigo Gutiérrez, that he was Angelo's father. But when Greigo finds out the truth, he banishes her. As payback, Jackie leaves Angelo with Greigo. Unfortunately, Jackie didn’t expect Greigo to give the boy to Alisha, Greigo’s half-sister... moreAfter years of searching, Gavin Reedman has finally found Angelo, the son he fathered with Jackie Williams. Jackie was able to fool everyone when she told drug kingpin, Greigo Gutiérrez, that he was Angelo's father. But when Greigo finds out the truth, he banishes her. As payback, Jackie leaves Angelo with Greigo. Unfortunately, Jackie didn’t expect Greigo to give the boy to Alisha, Greigo’s half-sister. Now that Gavin has his son back, all he wants to do is be the father he was never given the chance to be. What he never expected was his intense attraction to Alisha, who ended up adopting Angelo. Things get dangerously complicated because Greigo believes either Alisha or Jackie has turned him into the authorities. Greigo hatches a plot to make them pay and he follows Gavin on a Thai vacation with the intent to kidnap Angelo. Bold and daring Nya finds herself in the crosshairs when she tries to stop the kidnapping. Not only has Angelo been abducted, she also becomes the prisoner of a notorious criminal who will stop at nothing to get his revenge. Gavin is enraged and ready for the ultimate retribution. Nothing, and no one, can keep him away from the child he fought so hard to find. Will he succeed a second time in reuniting with his son, or will this brutal game end up costing someone his or her life? You don’t want to overlook Vengeance, an exciting addition to the acclaimed Curvy Goddess/BHM Series by popular romance author, Leila Lacey. less

Nya and Sal have been married for 7 years. The playboy days that Sal enjoyed, sleeping with everything with breasts, are behind him, while Nya has transformed herself from the angry woman of her younger years, into a happy wife and mother. While Sal spends a lot of time being superdad and taking care of the kids, Nya has become the head of the hospital she works at, trying hard to prove that a woman can have it all and do it better than a man... moreNya and Sal have been married for 7 years. The playboy days that Sal enjoyed, sleeping with everything with breasts, are behind him, while Nya has transformed herself from the angry woman of her younger years, into a happy wife and mother. While Sal spends a lot of time being superdad and taking care of the kids, Nya has become the head of the hospital she works at, trying hard to prove that a woman can have it all and do it better than a man. But their busy lives mean that they’ve lost touch with each other and when Sal forgets their wedding anniversary, Nya is furious. On top of that, a new threat to their happiness emerges in the form of Dr Sebastian Kane, a young and sexy new doctor at Nya's hospital. Not only is he turning heads in the medical community, he’s turning them at work as well and he makes it clear that he wants Nya, whether she’s married or not. As Sebastian makes his move and tries to tempt Nya from her loving family, something doesn’t seem to add up. Does he really want her, or is there a past between him and Sal that has been buried? One that may just re-emerge to destroy Sal and Nya's marriage. less

Gavin Reedman thought his life was perfect… until his marriage fell apart. Broken-hearted and alone, he resigns himself to a life devoid of love or, so he thinks. If the Goddesses have anything to say about it, they’ll do whatever it takes to make sure their handsome friend doesn’t become an unattached hermit. Six weeks away from completing her cardiothoracic surgeon residency, Dr... moreGavin Reedman thought his life was perfect… until his marriage fell apart. Broken-hearted and alone, he resigns himself to a life devoid of love or, so he thinks. If the Goddesses have anything to say about it, they’ll do whatever it takes to make sure their handsome friend doesn’t become an unattached hermit. Six weeks away from completing her cardiothoracic surgeon residency, Dr. Essence Atkins should be excited about the next chapter of her life, but with her father’s health quickly deteriorating, it’s difficult to focus on anything else. Love, dating, and friendships are definitely out of the question for her. After having been burned by people she thought she could trust, she’s unwilling to go down that path again… until an interesting opportunity arises, and she finds herself falling for a man who makes her heart skip a beat. Can they find love after experiencing so much pain or is their love story over before it starts? less