Pause for Men Series by Donna Hill

Fate has one last zinger in store for Barbara Allen. His name is Michael Stevens, he is a basketball millionaire, he's little more than half her age and he wants to spend the night! Does Barbara dare throw convention to the wind and enjoy her very own boy toy? It's a decision she'll need the help of her three best friends to make. But as the trio weighs in on whether Barbara should or shouldn't, they come up with an outrageous plan that will mean a life change for them all.

With a new job at Pause for Men spa and wealthy Sterling Powers in her bed, Ann Marie Dennis is about to realize her goal - the perfect life. Then fate intervenes and her grown daughter moves in, crowding her once-empty nest. Next Ann Marie's ex shows up claiming he wants her back. And just like that Ann Marie's picture-perfect life falls apart. Now she hopes a trip home to Jamaica will help her reconnect with her only child and put her ex-husband out of her life for good... moreWith a new job at Pause for Men spa and wealthy Sterling Powers in her bed, Ann Marie Dennis is about to realize her goal - the perfect life. Then fate intervenes and her grown daughter moves in, crowding her once-empty nest. Next Ann Marie's ex shows up claiming he wants her back. And just like that Ann Marie's picture-perfect life falls apart. Now she hopes a trip home to Jamaica will help her reconnect with her only child and put her ex-husband out of her life for good. But can she count on the support of her girlfriends and her new beau to make things work out? less

After a messy affair threatened her career as a publicist and ruined her self-esteem, Stephanie Moore swore off mixing business with pleasure. But when her work as the public relations manager for Pause for Men day spa brought her up close and personal with a sexy photographer, Stephanie was torn. She'd vowed never to mess with a married man again. And yet, her powerful attraction to Tony Washington, who she suspected was wed, had her rethinking her newfound scruples... moreAfter a messy affair threatened her career as a publicist and ruined her self-esteem, Stephanie Moore swore off mixing business with pleasure. But when her work as the public relations manager for Pause for Men day spa brought her up close and personal with a sexy photographer, Stephanie was torn. She'd vowed never to mess with a married man again. And yet, her powerful attraction to Tony Washington, who she suspected was wed, had her rethinking her newfound scruples. Should she put the past behind her and enjoy the loving interest of her handsome, hardworking, new beau? Stephanie would need the advice of her Pause for Men partners to help her sort out her moral dilemma. less

A reluctant member of the first wives' club - her husband left her for a woman half her age - Elizabeth Lewis had sworn off men. Then sexy contractor Ron Powers charmed his way into her life - and into her bed. With Ron, Elizabeth finally learned what it felt like to be really loved. But just when she embarked on her journey of sensual self-discovery with Ron, misfortune rocked their relationship. Her ex wanted her back. And Ron's radical past as a former Black Panther threatened their future... moreA reluctant member of the first wives' club - her husband left her for a woman half her age - Elizabeth Lewis had sworn off men. Then sexy contractor Ron Powers charmed his way into her life - and into her bed. With Ron, Elizabeth finally learned what it felt like to be really loved. But just when she embarked on her journey of sensual self-discovery with Ron, misfortune rocked their relationship. Her ex wanted her back. And Ron's radical past as a former Black Panther threatened their future. Elizabeth was torn between her past and present. She had to choose between two men who loved and needed her. But what about her needs? As always, Elizabeth will depend on her girlz - Stephanie, Barbara, Ann Marie and newbie Terri - to help her make the right choice! less