Bøger af Bette Ford

Who needs love?Not Anna Prescott . . . she says. A smart, successful woman of substance, she is willing to be a friend to Gavin Mathis, who plays pro football for the Detroit Lions and is the finest specimen of the African-American male she's ever laid eyes on. Gavin's been tight with her brother Wesley for so long he's almost family.So Anna's happy when she can help Gavin out of a personal jam -- and the fact that he's setting fires inside her has nothing to do with it.Gavin feels the heat too, but he can't trust himself to love Anna. Her folks, who've always been good to him, would be enraged. Besides, if he marries, he's afraid he'll become an irresponsible deadbeat like his dad, who just dumped Gavin's little brother on the ballplayer's doorstep. But sparks are definitely flying and this sexy lady's got his heart pumping like mad -- and it's telling him to go for it . . . and to hell with the consequences.

Funny, sexy, and hot, ex-NBA star Ralph Prescott is Vanessa Grant's dream lover. He's also a notorious, no-good player?the wrong kind of man for a woman with big responsibilities. But at a mutual friend's lavish wedding, passion and curiosity get the best of maid of honor Vanessa, and Ralph reveals himself to be the best man in more ways than one.Ralph has had more than his share of women, but none has captivated him like Vanessa. To convince her that his player days are behind him, he'll have to show her what kind of man he truly is. He'll have to fight every inch of the way to break through her defenses and claim the blazing ecstasy they both want . . . and show her why she can't?and shouldn't?say no.

Mama's Pearl is a novella that was originally published in the anthology, A MOTHER'S LOVE From the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award-winning author for Multicultural Romance, Bette Ford, a novella about a second-chance romance for two high school sweethearts... "A poignant, sensual story showcasing the best qualities of romance: grace, forgiveness and healing." -Romantic Times Once, Sarah Dean and Kurt Rogers were high school sweethearts with their whole future together planned out. But circumstances beyond their control forced them to go their separate ways. Now, many years later, the secret that Sarah has harbored for so long is about to be revealed as Kurt returns to rekindle their long-ago passion - and a love that still burns in both their hearts.

Tormented by dark family secrets, lies and deception, the beautiful Diane Rivers had to struggle to make a life for herself. Though a successful career in teaching finally awarded her the long-fought-for independence she craved, it came at a price...a future with the man she loved the most, Charles Alexander Randol, III. Charles Randol, Vice President of Randol Pharmaceuticals is shocked when he discovers that Diane's promiscuous reputation is utterly false...Diane is a virgin. When Diane finally gathers up the nerve to share her true feelings with Charles, he immediately whisks her away to the island of St. Thomas for a private wedding, luxurious honeymoon and the intended happily ever after... But when they return to the States, Charles' whole world is rocked when he learns that Diane's virginity isn't the only secret she's kept from him. Faced with his wife's traumatic past, Charles finds himself torn between his deep love for her and the bitter betrayal he feels at being kept in the dark on her dangerous past...and Charles desperately hopes the love in his heart is tough enough to save his marriage...and to save his wife.

Her Second Chance is the long-awaited contemporary African American romance from Romantic Times Career Achievement Award winning author, Bette Ford.A fiercely independent woman...Trenna McAdams's main goal in life is independence. After a tragic (and tragically wrong!) marriage, she's finally realized her dream of running a prestigious preschool, bringing her closer than she ever thought possible to being truly happy. If only she wasn't constantly distracted by the attentions of the charming, dynamic Darrin Morgan. Sure, she likes the way he fills out the shoulders of his custom-made suits, but there're also those rumors in their office building about his womanizing ways. Surely, he could get any woman he wants. And Trenna isn't interested in being a notch on anyone's bedpost.A successful, smooth-talking man...Four years ago, Darrin Morgan's life changed the moment he laid eyes on Trenna McAdams. With every fiber of his being, he knew she was the one for him. But she was a recent widow, and Darrin respected that. Now that he's found out she's dating again, he's ready to show Trenna that he can be everything she's ever wanted and everything she ever needed.New Love or old entanglements...Talented and confident, Morgan-Green's top attorney is everything that Trenna can do without. Should do without. If only Darrin's sweet-talk didn't make her toes curl-or inspire other kinds of sensations too; emotions she never realized she could feel.As she discovers Darrin's true character, she becomes more and more enmeshed by his charm, strength, and compassion. But Trenna's late husband proves to be as much of an obstacle to Trenna's happily-ever-after as he was when he was alive. Can Trenna defeat her ghosts before she lets this second-and perhaps only-chance at true love pass her by?"Truly the mistress of romance!"-Romantic Times Magazine"Ford's deft writing makes readers care about the protagonists as the heroine seeks to reunite her family and fulfill her dreams of her HEA."-Romantic Times on CAN'T GET ENOUGH

A sexy NFL star reunites with his lost love and finds a family he never knew existed in this exciting new contemporary African American romance.Brynne Armstrong, a counsellor at a Detroit women's centre, returned to Detroit after an abrupt break-up with her boyfriend Devin Prescott, star NFL quarterback. For the past four years her life has revolved around work and her 3-year-old daughter Shanna, but that changes when Devin suddenly reappears.Devin is shocked to run into Brynne at a party. His old pain returns as he remembers how Brynne left him without any explanation. But he finally gets his explanation, or at least part of it, when Brynne tells him she left because she was pregnant. What she doesn't tell him is that she became pregnant after being raped, and doesn't know if the baby is Devin's or her attacker's. She has never tried to find out Shanna's father's identity out of fear that it would be the attacker, but now she must know the truth and asks Devin to take a paternity test. They discover that he is the father. Not knowing about her attack, he's furious and hurt that she was cheating on him, and that he missed the first years of his daughter's life. As he spends time with Shanna he feels confused about Brynne. He still loves her but thinks he can't trust her. Brynne also still loves him, but she's never told anyone about her attack. She is afraid of what he will think, or if he'll even believe her. But they know they want to be a family, and that will mean taking risks and learning to trust each other again.

Her Second Chance is the long-awaited contemporary African American romance from Romantic Times Career Achievement Award winning author, Bette Ford. A fiercely independent woman... Trenna McAdams's main goal in life is independence. After a tragic (and tragically wrong!) marriage, she's finally realized her dream of running a prestigious preschool, bringing her closer than she ever thought possible to being truly happy. If only she wasn't constantly distracted by the attentions of the charming, dynamic Darrin Morgan. Sure, she likes the way he fills out the shoulders of his custom-made suits, but there're also those rumors in their office building about his womanizing ways. Surely, he could get any woman he wants. And Trenna isn't interested in being a notch on anyone's bedpost. A successful, smooth-talking man... Four years ago, Darrin Morgan's life changed the moment he laid eyes on Trenna MacAdams. With every fiber of his being, he knew she was the one for him. But she was a recent widow, and Darin respected that. Now that he's found out she's dating again, he's ready to show Trenna that he can be everything she's ever wanted and everything she ever needed. New Love or old entanglements... Talented and confident, Morgan-Green's top attorney is everything that Trenna can do without. Should do without. If only Darrin's sweet-talk didn't make her toes curl--or inspire other kinds of sensations too; emotions she never realized she could feel. As she discovers Darrin's true character, she becomes more and more enmeshed by his charm, strength, and compassion. But Trenna's late husband proves to be as much of an obstacle to Trenna's happily-ever-after as he was when he was alive. Can Trenna defeat her ghosts before she lets this second--and perhaps only--chance at true love pass her by?

Describes the chances we take for love, and what we're willing to risk for a second chance at happiness.