The McNeal Love Stories Series by Shameka S. Erby

Zoe Theresa McNeal is the most withdrawn of all the sisters. Zoe is the Vice-President of Distribution, which puts her in charge of all the ways in which the linens get to the customers. This includes all trucks and drivers, a particular sore spot for Zoe. She fell in love with one of the company’s drivers and planned a life with him. They were due to be married but a family tragedy sent him away- and he never returned. Zoe was hurt at first, but then angry and finally, bitter... moreZoe Theresa McNeal is the most withdrawn of all the sisters. Zoe is the Vice-President of Distribution, which puts her in charge of all the ways in which the linens get to the customers. This includes all trucks and drivers, a particular sore spot for Zoe. She fell in love with one of the company’s drivers and planned a life with him. They were due to be married but a family tragedy sent him away- and he never returned. Zoe was hurt at first, but then angry and finally, bitter. She’s been introverted ever since, a workaholic who refuses to risk her heart again. Tarik Logan is a former truck driver for the McNeal Corporation. He loved Zoe McNeal with all his heart and wanted a future with her. The death of his mother sent him away to handle his family affairs. He’d always thought he would return, but seeing his father’s devastation made him nervous about love- and afraid of losing that love. So he dropped out of Zoe’s life, hoping that closing himself off from love would prevent a devastating loss like the one his father suffered when his mother died. Three years later, he still loves Zoe just as much and realizes his mistake in letting her go. To prove himself, he has come back, bringing his small trucking company to merge with the McNeal Corporation. Zoe is wary of his motives, and still hurt by his abandonment, so she refuses to even give him a chance. But ignoring Tarik’s advances, as well as her own heart, is going to be harder than she thought. less

Sylvia Anne McNeal-Thomas, called Sylvie, is the youngest of the sisters and the furthest along when it comes to romance. She married at 23, had a baby, and lived a charmed life until Michael, her first and only love, was tragically killed in an accident. Sylvie withdrew from everything, becoming reserved and shy, determined not to live her life fully without her beloved husband. Her son, Michael Jr., is overprotected and sheltered; Sylvie cannot risk losing him too... moreSylvia Anne McNeal-Thomas, called Sylvie, is the youngest of the sisters and the furthest along when it comes to romance. She married at 23, had a baby, and lived a charmed life until Michael, her first and only love, was tragically killed in an accident. Sylvie withdrew from everything, becoming reserved and shy, determined not to live her life fully without her beloved husband. Her son, Michael Jr., is overprotected and sheltered; Sylvie cannot risk losing him too. A talented seamstress, she has taken over as Vice-President of Manufacturing, supervising all aspects of the sewing process for McNeal linens. The new position is the most active she’s been since Michael died, but Sylvie still refuses to open her life, or her heart, to anyone.Sean Brentwood is Ryan’s best friend and Michael Jr. 's teacher and tries to convince Sylvie to allow her son to play team sports at school. He doesn’t know the details of her tragedy, but he knows that something big must have happened for Sylvia to cut herself off from the world. His gentle persuasion and protective demeanor call out to Sylvia, but she’s afraid of the intense feelings Sean produces in her and even more afraid to love and lose again, and afraid to dishonor Michael’s memory. Meanwhile, Sean has a secret tragedy of his own, but has decided that being with Sylvia could be worth the risk of loving again. Can he convince Sylvia to take the risk too? less