Crimson Hill Series by Brenda Barrett

They had a deal. Derrick would marry Cindy’s best friend, Nicky so that he could get a green card. It was only to be for a short while, and then Derrick would return home to Cindy, his one true love.It sounded good in theory, but plans had a way of going awry, and it took Derrick eight years to find his way home to Cindy. Would Cindy even want him back after all that had gone on before? And would Nicky allow her former friends to seek happiness together without spoiling their plans?

Nicky moved back home with her son with one goal in mind, to break up Cindy, her former best friend, and Derrick, her former husband. She did not want them to be happy together. If she can’t be happy, nobody would be. And then everything unravels at a pre-wedding party, and all her long-held secrets are revealed.What’s more, at the same party, she sees Orandy again, the only man whom she had ever loved. The only one who kept pushing her away... moreNicky moved back home with her son with one goal in mind, to break up Cindy, her former best friend, and Derrick, her former husband. She did not want them to be happy together. If she can’t be happy, nobody would be. And then everything unravels at a pre-wedding party, and all her long-held secrets are revealed.What’s more, at the same party, she sees Orandy again, the only man whom she had ever loved. The only one who kept pushing her away. Maybe now that they were in the same vicinity, she could get some answers and clear up some past misunderstandings between them. less

His love for Dacy wouldn’t die.Lee Wiley was patiently waiting for Dacy to get out of prison so that they could be together again, but they had a long wait. Dacy had fifteen more years on her sentence, and she had told him in no uncertain terms to move on with his life.But Lee wasn’t having it. He could wait. He found it difficult to move on without her and he would grasp at any means to set her free so that they could be together once more.

Once upon a time, Jack Knight visited Black Lane, Kingston’s most notorious ghetto, where he met Cambria Simmonds, a damsel in distress. What was a knight to do but help her out in her time of need? Cambria did not believe in fairy tales. Life in Black Lane was too realistic for that. She was sister to famous madam and brothel owner, Dusty, and her life was under constant threat from Milo, the gangster who ruled the area with an iron fist... moreOnce upon a time, Jack Knight visited Black Lane, Kingston’s most notorious ghetto, where he met Cambria Simmonds, a damsel in distress. What was a knight to do but help her out in her time of need? Cambria did not believe in fairy tales. Life in Black Lane was too realistic for that. She was sister to famous madam and brothel owner, Dusty, and her life was under constant threat from Milo, the gangster who ruled the area with an iron fist. Despite the odds, things were going quite well for her and Jack. But when her knight disappeared and lost contact with her, Cambria had to decide if she should pursue him and a chance of happiness or deal with her life the way it was. After all, life was no fairy tale... less

Chevelle Bradford had thought she was over Othneil Wiley, the father of her sons and her first love, but after a reconnection at their son’s wedding, she was rethinking just how ‘over’ him she was.Othneil Wiley knew that he had made too many mistakes in the past to just blithely stroll back into Chevelle’s life, but he wanted her badly. They had both changed and matured, and he knew they could work the second time around.The only problem was that their circumstances had changed... moreChevelle Bradford had thought she was over Othneil Wiley, the father of her sons and her first love, but after a reconnection at their son’s wedding, she was rethinking just how ‘over’ him she was.Othneil Wiley knew that he had made too many mistakes in the past to just blithely stroll back into Chevelle’s life, but he wanted her badly. They had both changed and matured, and he knew they could work the second time around.The only problem was that their circumstances had changed. They didn’t even live in the same country, it would take a miracle for them to get back together again, but now that he had found her, he wasn’t letting go. less

After finding out that her time for having a baby was running out due to a genetic disorder in her family, Shay Driscoll had a decision to make. She wanted to experience motherhood but didn’t want to use an anonymous sperm donor.Fortunately, her best friend Jeremiah Nelson said he would help, they had been friends for years, and he was the perfect candidate. He ticked all the right boxes as a partner and a father... moreAfter finding out that her time for having a baby was running out due to a genetic disorder in her family, Shay Driscoll had a decision to make. She wanted to experience motherhood but didn’t want to use an anonymous sperm donor.Fortunately, her best friend Jeremiah Nelson said he would help, they had been friends for years, and he was the perfect candidate. He ticked all the right boxes as a partner and a father. But Shay would ignore the partner part for now because she had vowed never to get married and just focus on their baby-making project.They both agreed that theirs would be a no strings attached arrangement, and after she had the baby, they would return to being friends. So why were they feeling differently after the baby was born? less

Romance was in the air at Crimson Hills. But Jill Wimple, who ran the town bakery, thought she would not be included in the pairings around her. She was everybody’s friend. Nobody thought of her romantically. As far as Jill was concerned, there wasn’t much going on in her life.But that couldn’t be further from the truth... moreRomance was in the air at Crimson Hills. But Jill Wimple, who ran the town bakery, thought she would not be included in the pairings around her. She was everybody’s friend. Nobody thought of her romantically. As far as Jill was concerned, there wasn’t much going on in her life.But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Out of the blue, the handsome well-spoken pastor at her church, Rodney Charming, asked for her hand in marriage and the former town bad boy Larry Nelson wanted her to say no because he wanted her for himself.How did her life get so intriguing? And who would Jill ultimately end up with? less

Rory Nelson and Jewel Webb were the epitome of young love. Despite opposition from Rory's mother, Bunny Nelson, they went ahead and tied the knot in university.But why did Bunny dislike Jewel so much? Was it that she was related to Lester Webb, the man who had broken Bunny’s heart or was it something deeper?As the couple navigates through their marriage, they must confront the elephant in the room - Bunny's disapproval. With tensions running high, will their love survive?

Mercedes finds herself captivated by a striking photograph of Dr. Charles Payne, displayed in a brochure for a health retreat. Yet, it isn't just his handsome appearance that piques her interest. A baffling mystery surrounds Charles—an uncanny resemblance to both the Wessons of Crimson Hills and Maud Beecher's long-lost baby. Driven by curiosity and a desire for answers, Mercedes embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind this perplexing connection... moreMercedes finds herself captivated by a striking photograph of Dr. Charles Payne, displayed in a brochure for a health retreat. Yet, it isn't just his handsome appearance that piques her interest. A baffling mystery surrounds Charles—an uncanny resemblance to both the Wessons of Crimson Hills and Maud Beecher's long-lost baby. Driven by curiosity and a desire for answers, Mercedes embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind this perplexing connection. With each revelation, the bond between Mercedes and Charles strengthens, and they find themselves irresistibly drawn to one another.For Charles, meeting Mercedes face to face at the health retreat is a surreal experience. She had always been his dream girl, and now fate has brought them together in the most unexpected of circumstances. However, his joy is tempered by the haunting possibility that Mercedes may be linked to the Monroes—a family he had vowed to forget and leave behind forever.As their paths intertwine, Mercedes and Charles embark on a journey of self-discovery, unearthing long-buried secrets that could either bring them closer or tear them apart. less

Enid Rafferty had a strange clause in her will. Gersham Silver and Patti Sue Rafferty, her niece, were supposed to solve the mystery of where Gersham's mother was buried before they could inherit the bulk of her estate. It was an impossible task; Gersham's mother died twenty-one years ago.Suddenly, the two exes were in each other's space again. Forced to confront their shared past, they embarked on an unexpected journey to uncover the truth about Gersham's mother's final resting place... moreEnid Rafferty had a strange clause in her will. Gersham Silver and Patti Sue Rafferty, her niece, were supposed to solve the mystery of where Gersham's mother was buried before they could inherit the bulk of her estate. It was an impossible task; Gersham's mother died twenty-one years ago.Suddenly, the two exes were in each other's space again. Forced to confront their shared past, they embarked on an unexpected journey to uncover the truth about Gersham's mother's final resting place. As they delve into Enid Rafferty's cryptic clues and navigate the complexities of their tangled history, they must also confront their own unresolved feelings and unanswered questions.In this tale of mystery, love, and rediscovery, Gersham and Patti will not only uncover long-buried secrets but also learn that sometimes the path to solving life's mysteries leads straight to the heart. Will they find closure and rekindle a lost connection along the way, or will the past remain a riddle they can never solve? less

Garwin Silver did not do romance. He had never been in a romantic relationship in his life, and frankly, he had no time for any of that sort of thing. He was a busy chef with a full life. So why was he so obsessed with Silver Spoon’s newest hire, the beautiful and captivating Erin McMillan?And better yet, why didn’t she like him? Everyone liked him, but Erin was determined to keep him at arm’s length... moreGarwin Silver did not do romance. He had never been in a romantic relationship in his life, and frankly, he had no time for any of that sort of thing. He was a busy chef with a full life. So why was he so obsessed with Silver Spoon’s newest hire, the beautiful and captivating Erin McMillan?And better yet, why didn’t she like him? Everyone liked him, but Erin was determined to keep him at arm’s length. Which was too bad because he was thinking of making an exception for her in his stance on romance.Erin was running from her ex-fiancé, Rafi Chan, and Crimson Hills seemed like the perfect place to hide out until she was sure that Rafi had moved on. Her only problem while she laid low was that Garwin Silver, her childhood crush, was not good for her peace of mind either. less

Music producer Chex Hastings is steadfast in his commitment to a code of no promises, shallow relationships, and a firm decision to forgo parenthood because of what he experienced in his childhood with his father. But when an unexpected encounter reunites him with Garnet Silver, the one woman he made an exception for in the past, his carefully constructed world begins to unravel.Garnet reenters Chex's life with a surprise – a son... moreMusic producer Chex Hastings is steadfast in his commitment to a code of no promises, shallow relationships, and a firm decision to forgo parenthood because of what he experienced in his childhood with his father. But when an unexpected encounter reunites him with Garnet Silver, the one woman he made an exception for in the past, his carefully constructed world begins to unravel.Garnet reenters Chex's life with a surprise – a son. Suddenly faced with the prospect of fatherhood, Chex grapples with conflicting emotions. Can he stick to his vow of non-commitment in the face of newfound responsibility? Or will the bonds of love and family challenge his resolve? less