Ambitious attorney Cassandra Harrell is primed to battle her hot, hunky opposing counsel Alex DeLuca—a.k.a. Alexander the Great—in the courtroom. Though she fantasizes about getting him into her bedroom, she’s determined to avoid this bad boy distraction and focus on her career. Alex spots the author photo on the back cover of a steamy romance and recognizes Cassandra. Who knew the desirable but icy lawyer had such a fascinating sensuous side? When he teases her about the book at a deposition, she furiously denies any connection. Her sister wrote the book and, for a prank, used Cassandra’s photo. Outraged at Alex for embarrassing her in front of clients, Cassandra plots a revenge lesson. This teacher comes out on top until her student raises the stakes—and the heat.

Emergency Ex: Teach Him Tonight, Book #2 a contemporary romance novella by Mardi Ballou Novella Emergency Ex is the second book in Mardi Ballou's Teach Him Tonight series. In these contemporary romances, a determined woman provides an essential lesson in love to a deserving guy. Attention Readers: Emergency Ex is a hot and sexy tale. \———————————————————————————————————————————————— “Love is the emotional chocolate of the universe.” Actually, successful chocolatier Brenda Lockheart deals with the sweet brown confection lots better than she does with love. For years she’s been in love with Keith Tarrant, her best friend with benefits. As her thirtieth birthday approaches, hot lovemaking and intense friendship no longer satisfy her. She demands more. It’s time to make a commitment or say good-bye. Keith goes along at first, and she’s hopeful. But as her birthday gets closer, her relationship with Keith hits snags. Keith loves Brenda and can’t bear to lose her, but he’s got lots of unresolved baggage and a history of being less than she deserves. Though he’ll try to get over his issues in time to make her birthday special, when a new roadblock arises, he’s out of his depth. Can Keith man up and commit to Brenda in time? Or will their relationship crumble and turn her into one more of his many exes? \———————————————————————————————————————————————- From Mardi’s past reviews: Mardi Ballou is a wonderful storyteller… \[she\] writes a passionate and sensual tale... — Romance Junkies I really like Ms. Ballou’s writing voice. — Good, Bad and Unread Ms. Ballou certainly knows how to turn on her readers! — Just Erotic Romance Reviews ...a great erotic read that just flew off the pages. ... Keep it up Mardi, you will always have me as a reader of your great books.” — Paranormal Romance I always enjoy Mardi Ballou and her witticisms. — Fallen Angel Reviews