Janet Cooper has a small problem: dumping her unfaithful fiancé has made him obsessed with her, turning him into a stalker continually begging for her forgiveness. Janet soon realizes her troubles are just beginning—especially since her new coworker, Eric, is an irresistible hunk and she has promised herself a three-month hiatus from sex since her breakup. Eric Anderson has a small problem: he has been hired to infiltrate Cooper Investment, Inc. via its heir apparent, Janet, but once he sets his eyes on the beauty, it's no longer just the business he wants to infiltrate. As Janet's ex-fiancé gets more and more aggressive in his pursuit of her, she turns to Eric for strength and friendship, sending her ex into jealous rages and her hormones into overdrive! Soon, the least of her problems is resisting her sexual urges as the men in her life begin showing their true colors, and she sees that playing with fire could leave her scarred for life. Playing with Fire is the first book in the Sweet Redemption series—contemporary interracial romance tales that cross workplace lines."

Liz’s best friend, Janet, has it all: money, looks, and she recently found the man—and the job—of her dreams. Liz tries hard not to be jealous, but everything seems to work out in Janet’s favor. What’s worse is that Liz’s boyfriend of over seven years completely vanished from their shared apartment one day, leaving her nothing but a Dear Jane note. With her best friend about to transfer out of the company they both work for to begin her new life, Liz feels more alone than ever, and finds herself spiraling into depression. Then she finds hope in the form of Duke Washington—a man she meets at Janet’s wedding. The two discover a passionate connection, but Liz still isn’t ready for a serious relationship and they part ways, with Liz promising to call him when she’s ready. She accidentally loses his number, but fate crosses their paths again in an unexpected way, and with unforeseen complications. Will Liz finally stop being her own worst enemy and let go of her painful past in time to embrace a promising future? \\A sweet BWWM romance starring a white-collar hero. Some domestic abuse themes.\\ In Hot Water is the second book in the Sweet Redemption series. It is recommended, though not required, to read Playing with Fire first.