Spice and Stone Series by Brenda Barrett

Secrets and scandals.Cinnamon Cooper's biggest fear is that the world will discover she's the daughter of the notorious Anise Crystal, whose high-profile escapades regularly make headlines. The latest bombshell? The late Richard Greystone leaves equal shares to Anise in his family company, creating chaos in the Greystone family and sending the public into a frenzy of speculation... moreSecrets and scandals.Cinnamon Cooper's biggest fear is that the world will discover she's the daughter of the notorious Anise Crystal, whose high-profile escapades regularly make headlines. The latest bombshell? The late Richard Greystone leaves equal shares to Anise in his family company, creating chaos in the Greystone family and sending the public into a frenzy of speculation.As the rumors swirl, Cinnamon can't help but is Richard Greystone her elusive father? Had he been Anise’s lover?Enter Jaxon Wilde, a charmer from the Greystone inner circle, who captivates Cinnamon at a lavish perfume launch on her twenty-fourth birthday. Instant attraction sparks between Cinnamon and Jaxon, but the looming revelation about her infamous lineage threatens to derail their budding romance. Now, Cinnamon faces a continue the sizzling connection with Jaxon and risk the explosive truth or brace herself for being dropped like a hot potato when he discovers the shocking identity of her mother. Cinnamon must decide whether to follow her heart or succumb to the shadows of her mother's notorious past. less

Cayenne finds herself entangled in a web of confusion when she discovers her best friend's co-worker, Dirk James, bears an uncanny resemblance to her teenage crush, Lance Cauldwell. Despite the striking similarity, Dirk seems to be oblivious to Cayenne's existence and is more interested in her friend, Alex. Cayenne was left with a mystery; how could two people be so alike and why did she feel the same with Dirk as she did with Lance?

When Sage first met Brian’s father, Bruce Whitlock, she didn’t anticipate the undeniable connection that would spark between them. But despite the attraction that simmered beneath the surface, Sage remained focused on her career. She asked Brian to pass her resume to his father, hoping to secure a job with him, not a romance.As Sage finds herself working closely with Bruce, their bond deepens, and she becomes more convinced that her heart belongs to him... moreWhen Sage first met Brian’s father, Bruce Whitlock, she didn’t anticipate the undeniable connection that would spark between them. But despite the attraction that simmered beneath the surface, Sage remained focused on her career. She asked Brian to pass her resume to his father, hoping to secure a job with him, not a romance.As Sage finds herself working closely with Bruce, their bond deepens, and she becomes more convinced that her heart belongs to him. But Bruce is older, wiser, and doesn’t date younger women. Could he ever see her as more than just his son's girlfriend? And if he did, could they navigate the challenges of their age difference and the complications it would bring to their lives?In a whirlwind of emotions and difficult decisions, Sage must decide if she's willing to risk everything for a love she never saw coming. Will Bruce take a chance on a future with her, or will their love story end before it even begins? less