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Courthouse Connections (Lawyers In Love)
Series · 8 books · 2003-2015

Books in series

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#1

More Than Lust

2015

A chance sighting, immediate chemistry, but only a few days for lovers to find out if they’ve discovered MORE THAN LUST . . . Andi Young and Gray Syzmanski have a lot in common. Both are attorneys, even though Gray uses his legal training as a DEA operative. Both grew up in Tampa, and both are champions of justice. The immediate attraction between them is too strong to be denied. Beyond that, they’re as different as night and day. She’s from a happy but modest home, while he hails from old Florida aristocracy but has a controlling, widowed mother determined to run—and ruin—his life. Andi doubts their weekend fling can grow into a relationship that’s real, while Gray is determined to explore a real relationship—as soon as he returns from an undercover assignment outside the country. Join them for this carefree, lusty but emotionally charged contemporary romance, about two young lovers who will capture your hearts. An original, never before published novella Word count—approximately 20,800
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#2

In His Own Defense

2003

Lawyers in Love - In His Own Defense By Ann Jacobs Book 1 in the Lawyers in Love series The minute Tony Landry sees his legal opponent across the courtroom, he knows he has to have her. Kristine feels the instant heat as well, but she's determined to do what's right, and Tony's on the wrong side of this case. When the barriers between them evaporate into a night of steamy passion neither can deny, Kristine promises herself it's just for one night—to get the infuriating man out of her system. But Tony has other plans. To win his heart's desire, he'll have to make the most compelling argument of his career—to Kristine. in his own defense.
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#3

Bittersweet Homecoming

2003

Book 2 in the Lawyers in Love series One hot weekend eight years ago was all they had before Gray was captured on assignment and presumed dead. Andi moved on, made a good life for herself and their son... until Gray returned, a battered warrior but still the powerful dominant who'd spoiled her for other lovers. Gray wants Andi desperately, but he dares not love her until she teaches him it's his mind and heart - not a perfect body - that makes him her perfect mate.
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Mastered

2003

Book 5 of the Lawyers in Love series. Ice Princess. That's what her ex-lover called prosecutor Sandra Giancone. But his plain vanilla lovemaking left her cold. She needs a man who can see past her carefully regulated exterior. A man who can strip away her control and release her desire. Her best friend, chief of detectives Rocky Delgado, has been carrying a torch for her for years. But he never imagined Sandy might be the submissive of his wildest dreams. When an unexpected discovery tips Rocky off to Sandy's secret, Rocky uses tender force to prove she can be both loved and Mastered. Publisher's Note: Novella originally appeared in the Ellora's Cave anthology Enchained.
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Enchained

2003

[Choice of Masters](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10376644-choice-of-masters) by Joey W. Hill Thomas has led his life according to the tenets of chivalry laid out by King Arthur. Now his deepest desires and his unshakable honor have joined in single purpose. His soulmate, Lilith, whom he has met only in dreams, is bespelled by a wizard. For five years she has been forced to exist as Lord Zorac's prisoner in a state of high arousal, unable to gain fulfillment. To free her from her torment, Thomas must perform the sensual Rite of Awakening and convince Lilith to accept his word and hand as that of her true Master. But Lilith's punishment is more than the capricious act of an evil wizard and all is not as it seems... [Mastered](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8499708-mastered) by Ann Jacobs (Lawyers In Love #3) Ice Princess. That's what her ex-lover called prosecutor Sandra Giancone. But she can't help it that his plain vanilla lovemaking left her cold. She needs a man who can see past her carefully regulated exterior. A man who can strip away her control and release her desire. Her best friend, chief of detectives Rocky Delgado, has been carrying a torch for her for years. But he never imagined that good girl Sandy might be the submissive of his wildest dreams. When an unexpected discovery tips Rocky off to Sandy's secret, Rocky uses tender force to prove she can be both loved and Mastered. [The Mastering](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7756861-the-mastering) by Jaid Black (Death Row #4) August 8, 2250 AD: Abdul Kan is dead. After enduring twenty-five years of a forced polygamous marriage, Nicoletta Kan is free to leave the harem bed and make her own choices. But someone is watching Nica, someone is hunting her like prey. Someone Nicoletta hadnever thought to see again in her most terrifying nightmare...or her most fevered fantasy.
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#5

Gettin' It On

2003

Book 3 in the Lawyers in Love series. They walk the walk and talk the talk of a sexy, savvy bad girl and a bona fide stud, but personal trainer Casey Thompson and hunky assistant state attorney Craig McDermott are both inexperienced virgins looking to change their status-quick! Neither wants to be found out for a fraud. Hot chemistry, advice from a helpful bad girl roommate, a colorful variety of sex toys and a quick study of some how-to sex books-from the showers at the gym to the mirrored ceilings of Las Vegas, Craig and Casey explore the sometimes sweet, sometimes spicy mysteries of Gettin' It On.
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#6

Eye of the Storm

2009

When a hurricane strands Marcy alone on a tiny Florida island, ex or no ex, Sam won’t let Nature keep him from his woman—the woman who still makes him hot. In the eye of the storm, their passion rages, renewing previous feelings of love and lust. Sam and Marcy remember the good things about their dead marriage—the extreme sexual heat and the fire that even a Category Two storm can’t put out.
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Jake's Love

2010

Transplant surgeon Jake Levinson falls in love with Meghan Bryant, widowed mom of one of his patients, but professional ethics and subtle religious differences stand between them. Will their respective families, a five year old angel, her cat and a pup named Patches bring them together...or tear them apart? A heartwarming novella of love bridging obstacles that sometimes seem impossible to overcome.

Authors

Jaid Black
Author · 60 books

Jaid Black is the pseudonym of Tina M. Engler, the founder & owner of Ellora's Cave Publishing. Ms. Engler has been featured in every available news outlet, from the Washington Post and L.A. Times to Forbes, Publisher's Weekly, national TV news stations, and the Montel Show. Ms. Engler was officially recognized by Romantic Times Magazine with their first ever Trail Blazer award as the mastermind of erotic romance as you know and love it today. Writing as Jaid Black, her books have received numerous distinctions, including a nomination for the Henry Miller award for the best literary sex scene written in the English language. Also writing as Jasmine LeVeaux

Joey W. Hill
Joey W. Hill
Author · 95 books

"BDSM Romance for the Heart & Soul" A submissive herself, Hill brings authenticity to her intensely emotional BDSM love stories. With over fifty titles and six series, her contemporary and paranormal romances feature everything from billionaires, bikers, SEALs, firefighters, cops and housemaids, to vampires, mermaids, witches and angels. "Joey translates the world of BDSM with such intense power and exquisite beauty. LOVE is the most powerful element entwined through the Dominance and submission.” –Goodreads, Pink Lady Joey is the recipient of the RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award for Erotic Romance, and she loves to hear from her readers! Website: storywitch.com Facebook: @JoeyWHillAuthor MeWe: mewe.com/i/joeywhill Twitter: @JoeyWHill

Ann Jacobs
Ann Jacobs
Author · 70 books

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the GoodReads database with this name. See this thread for more information. First published in 1996, Jacobs has sold close to fifty books and novellas. SANDSTORMS was a 2007 nominee for the prestigious ROMANTIC TIMES Reviewers' Choice award for best erotic romance. Her books have earned awards including the Passionate Plume (best novella, 2006, second place contemporary, 2008), the Desert Rose (best hot and spicy romance, 2004) and More Than Magic (best erotic romance, 2004). She has been a double finalist in separate categories of the EPPIES and From the Heart RWA Chapter’s contest. Three of her books have been translated and sold in several European countries. A CPA and former hospital financial manager, Jacobs now writes full-time, with the help of Mr. Blue, the family cat who sometimes likes to perch on the back of her desk chair and lend his sage advice. He sometimes even contributes a few random letters when he decides he wants to try out the keyboard. (Most of the time Blue just curls up, hides his eyes with his paws...and sleeps!)

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