Böcker av Monica Walters

Trying to be there for someone that just refuses to do right can be difficult and taxing on the mental. Kema Richardson Semien understands this predicament well, because the love of her entire life has put her in the middle of all his toxicity. After dating in high school and breaking up due to Philly's involvement with drugs, Kema decides to focus on her rodeo career, not giving another man a second look. When Philly enters her life again, over ten years later, it's because his brother has married one of her best friends. Convincing her he'd left the streets behind and was now the owner of a successful mechanic shop, she succumbs to how she still feels for him and gives him a second chance. After marrying him and loving the life they were creating together, she finds out that they are living a lie. Philly never left the streets, and she has some serious decisions to make. Philly Semien has been the local supplier for years and as his street pharmacy expands its reach, he knows that he is in the position to take over all of Southeast Texas. However, the one thing he wants is to have Kema Richardson. He vows that he will do whatever he has to do to get her, including fabricating stories to deceive her. When his truth is discovered, Philly doesn't know which way to turn. He knows that he is wrong for lying to his only love, but he doesn't know how to run the streets and give her what she wants simultaneously. There isn't room for both, especially since the lifestyle and Kema are like oil and water. His heart is begging for her forgiveness, but it is also longing for that adrenaline rush he gets from the fast money the drug game offers. Kema loves Philly with everything in her, but she knows she can't continue the path they are on. Philly has deceived her and betrayed her love in the process. Philly realizes that life just isn't worth living without Kema, but will he be able to convince her that his intentions are pure?

Letting go of disappointments can be tough, and Jasper Henderson knows about that firsthand. He has kept certain aspects of his life hidden from everyone for years, and hiding it causes him to coast through it without really experiencing the joys of it. While he's a successful business owner and rancher, his love life is lacking. However, he pretends to be content with that until he no longer can. A beautiful woman grabs his attention and refuses to let go. While he knows their potential, he refuses to acknowledge it, putting their relationship at risk before it even develops. When her mind is set to achieve something, Chasity Pollard usually does. She doesn't believe in quitting, and that mantra is true for her love life as well. Embarking on her educational journey later than most, she's determined to finish on top, even when her progress is threatened by a gorgeous man. Regardless of that fact, she can't seem to resist him and tries to establish something meaningful with him. However, after eight months, she's ready to throw in the towel. He refuses to give in to her. Not wanting to waste her time any more than she already has, she gives him an ultimatum. Jasper and Chasity embark upon a journey that neither of them are completely sure about. The drama is plentiful, and things get dangerous. Will Jasper and Chasity be able to navigate their way through Jasper's tumultuous past to attain a future filled with love? Or will they allow it to halt their forward progress completely?

Shyrón Berotte has always been the one to handle things. Although he's the middle child, he takes protecting his family seriously. Since he's a lawyer, it makes that feat a little easier to accomplish. He knows his way around the law, even when the law can't seem to protect those he loves. While he has one foot on the other side of it, his driving force is the love he has for his family. So, when he realizes his sister's best friend is in a bad predicament, he doesn't hesitate to offer a helping hand. His attraction to her only makes things more intense since she already has a boyfriend. Brittany Davis is where she wants to be in her nursing career. Financially, she's in an okay place and her life is stable. However, her love life is stressing her out and she's been wallowing in what seems to be a loveless relationship for months. Her passive demeanor and big heart has her hanging on to a commitment she should have long ago let go of. When her best friend's brother propositions her, she doesn't know how to proceed. Although she's been attracted to him for some time, she's hesitant because of her circumstance at home. Shyrón refuses to take no for an answer and that causes things to turn volatile. His forwardness and somewhat controlling behavior bother Brittany, because she doesn't want to be in the same type of relationship she's trying to get out of. Will Brittany be able to let go of the fear from her past to explore her future, or will Shyrón's aggressiveness run her off before the exploration can begin?

Insecurity isn't a part of who she is, but appearances mean everything. Vida Indigo Coles left the town she grew up in to not only pursue her education and escape her small, country town, but to also escape the reputation she is rumored to have. One lie seems to turn into a thousand and Vida needs a fresh start. She is able to get that and has settled into her career as a nurse in Dallas once she finishes college. However, twenty years later, a turn of unfortunate events brings her back to her hometown. After being home for a month, she runs into a handsome brother that melts her insides. But once she finds out his age, it threatens to end them before they can even get started.Playing the field had been Aston Martin Eldridge's favorite pastime. He isn't looking for a woman to settle down with. He's simply enjoying life the way it's handed to him. One fateful evening, after a long day of working on cars, he meets a woman that has him wanting to change his ways. Despite the noticeable age difference, Aston knows that he wants to experience every part of her. Pursuing her proves to be difficult, because not everyone thinks they are a good match. Vida's fear of living her life on her terms is keeping her from the one thing she wants the most - Aston Martin Eldridge. Keeping up with appearances for the people watching only makes her sink in despair. There is only so much Aston can do to try to convince her to give him a chance to prove they are meant to be. Will she let go of her fears and succumb to the way Aston makes her feel? And will Aston still be around if she does?

Malachi Henderson isn't a stranger to hard work or the country. However, trying to get his life on track from his self-destructive past has taken time. Finally embarking upon what he really wants in the rodeo arena while receiving help from the best to do it, he realizes some things in his love life have to change as well. In the midst of those changes, he meets the woman that he feels he's supposed to do life with. Before even getting to know her, he already believes they are meant to be. Convincing Danica of that seems to be a slight task, though. With the help of a loving family, his career is on track, but what will it mean without someone to share it with? Danica Collier is in love with love. She's fascinated by everything it encompasses, which is why she's confused as to why it eludes her. As a senior in college, she's preparing to enter her career field and feels a relationship with the right man would complete her. However, when she meets Malachi Henderson, despite the initial attraction to him, she wonders if getting to know him would be worth her time. Wasted energy is something she has no patience to endure any more, and she wants to be sure that a relationship with him is something she can handle. Doubt is the enemy when it comes to going for what you want. This proves to be true for Danica and Malachi when moving forward. Can Danica accept all of Malachi and his country quirks? Can Malachi stomach what he has to endure to make Danica his?

Urban Books bestseller La Jill Hunt joins Monica Walters to bring readers humorous, romantic stories of beautiful full-figured women navigating their sometimes complicated love lives.Kiss and Tell by La Jill Hunt: Joli McNeil always wanted to become a teacher and make a difference in children's lives, but that doesn't mean her dream job is always easy. Dealing with the current parent from hell has Joli not only ready to throw in the towel, but throw hands too. Thankfully, she finds joy in her friends, coworkers, and most recently, Caleb, the new man in her life. Then things get complicated, and Joli finds herself facing a dilemma when her work life and personal world collide in the worst possible way. Is Caleb worth dealing with all the drama that comes along with him? Or will cutting ties from it all mean walking away from true happiness in and outside the classroom? La Jill Hunt pens another humorous, relatable story that entertains and inspires. Love Won't Let Me Wait by Monica Walters: Ginni LeCrae Judice has a past riddled with failed relationships and broken hearts, so she has chosen to focus on her self-worth instead. However, when she finds herself just going through the motions in her job as a bank loan officer, she feels the need for some entertainment. A new customer's flirtatious advances might just offer her a new way to occupy her downtime. When Ford Ajani Noel decided to skip out on a four-year degree to become a truck driver, his parents were sorely disappointed, but Ford believes there is potential in trucking, so he isn't giving up on his dream. When he heads to a local bank for financial assistance, he isn't prepared for the curveball life throws at him. This ball of curves is professional, fiery, and gorgeous, and Ford is determined to make her his no matter the cost. Ginni isn't prepared for what having Ford in her life can lead to, and she's taken aback by how fast it progresses. Will Ford be able to convince her that he can meet her exactly where she is, or will his aggressive attempts at loving her prove to be too much for her to handle?

Life can be hard to navigate at times, but for Lazarus Mitchell, it’s been a constant battle. Marrying his high school sweetheart and putting his dreams on hold to help her fulfill hers, he kept pushing through life’s adversities in hopes of seeing better days. Throughout the journey, he realized that she didn’t have the tenacity he had or the wherewithal to look difficulty in the face and choose to overcome it.Feeling heavily depressed and discouraged for the first time in his life, he worries that despair will overtake him. So, he chooses to begin anew. He enrolls in college, determined to fulfill the dreams he put on hold. He hires a tutor to help him get acclimated once again, and upon first sight of her, he realizes that love hasn’t given up on him. Kiana Solé Jordan is a matriculating graduate student on the campus of Lamar University. She loves science, but chemistry sparks her interest the most, and her love for the subject makes her want to help others understand and love it too. Tutoring is gratifying and constantly makes her smile, but when a more seasoned student requests her tutelage, she feels a lot more than gratification. The fact that he’s twelve years her senior does nothing to diminish her attraction to him. For once, she wants to take a chance on something not so safe, and the excitement of that has her feeling things she never thought possible. Lazarus has a lot of baggage to let go of, and Kiana wants to help him along during the process. But that decision isn’t welcomed by the most important people in her life, causing her to question her actions more than she should. Kiana wonders if love is worth her ignoring her parents’ and sister’s warnings regarding her new relationship, while Lazarus wonders if choosing love is worth the adversity that will come with it. Can Kiana cut ties with her family to choose the ultimate love? Can Lazarus’s ability to love be resurrected and strengthened enough to cause him to become the warrior he once was?