Friends Forever 2 Series by Elizabeth Lennox

Four years ago, Natalie had fallen head over heals in love with Javier. She didn’t care that he was wealthy, that he lived in a castle or that he was a member of the Spanish aristocracy. She just loved HIM! But forces intervened and Natalie was banished. She tried to contact Javier, to let him know that she’d conceived a child, but no word was forthcoming... moreFour years ago, Natalie had fallen head over heals in love with Javier. She didn’t care that he was wealthy, that he lived in a castle or that he was a member of the Spanish aristocracy. She just loved HIM! But forces intervened and Natalie was banished. She tried to contact Javier, to let him know that she’d conceived a child, but no word was forthcoming. So after an heated affair, where Natalie lost her heart, she moved back to Lisdeer, Virginia, finished college and gave birth to her son, Alejandro. She got a teaching job and moved on with her life. Four years later, Javier came back into her life. He wanted Natalie, but on different terms. Natalie refused, furious with him for abandoning her as he had. But she soon found out that Javier hadn’t known about their child . Even so, could she trust him again? She’d been so hurt and bewildered by his betrayal the last time, how could she give him a second chance. Unfortunately, the chemistry surrounding both of them was still there, burning just as hot as before. Maybe even hotter. So when Javier took Natalie into his arms, she couldn’t stop the need his touch incited. It was a long road back to trusting each other. Could they do it? And who was telling the truth? less

Katia’s father was evil. With her mother’s help, she’d escaped his home and learned to live on her own, hiding, her life revolving around secrecy so her father wouldn’t find her. Everything was fine, until the day Sergei walked into her coffee shop. In that moment, her life turned upside down. But she soon discovered that this tall, scary man with the scarred face wasn’t here to bring her back to her father... moreKatia’s father was evil. With her mother’s help, she’d escaped his home and learned to live on her own, hiding, her life revolving around secrecy so her father wouldn’t find her. Everything was fine, until the day Sergei walked into her coffee shop. In that moment, her life turned upside down. But she soon discovered that this tall, scary man with the scarred face wasn’t here to bring her back to her father. He was here to…marry her? Yes – a marriage to this man would stop her father’s cruelty. She had to do it! Katia wasn’t what Sergei was expecting. She was sweet and kind and beautiful…and stronger than he would have realized. Not to mention brilliant and creative. Together, they would stop her father. What he also hadn’t anticipated…falling in love with his enemy’s daughter. less

Arianna had to find her father. He’d disappeared in the desert country of Triar – which is where she started her search. Unfortunately, some unfinished business with the Sheik of Triar slowed her search. Rhys Sabad del Isolm, Sheik of Triar discovered that the lovely Arianna Callas was back in his country. The last time he’d seen the gorgeous, stubborn woman was almost a year ago and their ending had been … unsatisfying. Time to change that ending... moreArianna had to find her father. He’d disappeared in the desert country of Triar – which is where she started her search. Unfortunately, some unfinished business with the Sheik of Triar slowed her search. Rhys Sabad del Isolm, Sheik of Triar discovered that the lovely Arianna Callas was back in his country. The last time he’d seen the gorgeous, stubborn woman was almost a year ago and their ending had been … unsatisfying. Time to change that ending.Except that Arianna isn’t ready to re-visit the past. In fact, she’d like to avoid discussing the past and had absolutely no intention of any sort of relationship in the future! Unfortunately, Rhys had the resources that could expedite her father’s rescue. She’d have to play nice for a while – and keep the man at arm’s distance. That was her intention at least. Rhys wasn’t really the kind of man who allowed distance.And as they investigated her father’s disappearance together, Arianna wondered if she really wanted that distance. less