SHE iS series Series by Marlee Rae

Some crushes never go away, instead they intensify…. Meet Tonya James, the middle James’ sister. She’s a sugar enthusiast and co-proprietor of the new black woman-owned and sibling-owned SHE-iS spice shoppe in the heart of the city. Tonya enjoys her life but the one permanent thing evading her is love. When she unexpectedly bumps into her high school crush, she is overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia... moreSome crushes never go away, instead they intensify…. Meet Tonya James, the middle James’ sister. She’s a sugar enthusiast and co-proprietor of the new black woman-owned and sibling-owned SHE-iS spice shoppe in the heart of the city. Tonya enjoys her life but the one permanent thing evading her is love. When she unexpectedly bumps into her high school crush, she is overwhelmed with a sense of nostalgia. Will her high school crush be everything thing she longs for in a man? Andre ‘Dre’ Brown is as handsome as they come, and he knows it! He’s a longtime bachelor and loves entertaining the ladies. When he unexpectedly falls for Tonya will true love finally capture this bachelor’s heart? When family and former significant others come into play will Tonya and Dre be able to focus on what they are building? Or will the outsiders prevail? less

There is something about forbidden love that intensifies the desire…. Following her divorce from her college sweetheart, Melody James finds herself grappling with bitterness and anger. Two decades of marriage and two grown children later, she navigates the aftermath in solitude. In her quest to manage her misplaced fury, she turns to counseling, only to discover a burgeoning attraction to a new man—a relationship she's uncertain she can indulge... moreThere is something about forbidden love that intensifies the desire…. Following her divorce from her college sweetheart, Melody James finds herself grappling with bitterness and anger. Two decades of marriage and two grown children later, she navigates the aftermath in solitude. In her quest to manage her misplaced fury, she turns to counseling, only to discover a burgeoning attraction to a new man—a relationship she's uncertain she can indulge. Enter Westin 'Wes' Graves, a handsome and prudent individual known for his sound choices. Six years post-divorce, he's in search of love but has yet to find the ideal partner. When he unexpectedly becomes drawn to Melody, he confronts an ethical quandary that might yield significant consequences if he chooses to pursue her. Embark on a journey alongside Melody and Wes, where their forbidden love is examined under the pressures of familial ties, ethical dilemmas, and the specter of Melody’s former husband. less

It takes two sparks to ignite a flame. .. Lois and Todd, both independent and irresistibly seductive, have been flirting and tempting each other for months. As the eldest siblings in their families, they are used to taking charge and protecting those they love. Lois' fiery independence and sensual allure, paired with Todd's unwavering determination and masculine confidence, create the perfect storm for a sizzling romance... moreIt takes two sparks to ignite a flame. .. Lois and Todd, both independent and irresistibly seductive, have been flirting and tempting each other for months. As the eldest siblings in their families, they are used to taking charge and protecting those they love. Lois' fiery independence and sensual allure, paired with Todd's unwavering determination and masculine confidence, create the perfect storm for a sizzling romance. When Todd faces an unexpected family emergency, Lois provides the support he desperately needs. However, when tensions stirred by former lovers rise, testing their budding relationship how will Lois balance her successful SHE-iS spice shoppe, family, deceased husband's memory, former lovers, and Todd? How will Todd juggle his work life, family, former lover, and Lois? less