Family Ties Series by Shae Sanders

"First day back home and already in some mess."Jakari Windermere hasn't been home to Midling in eight years. He's been laying low in Atlanta, and nobody knows why. But it doesn't matter now, because a tragedy draws him back to the town he grew up in...the town his family basically owns. But this won't be a pleasant homecoming, and he finds that out the moment he sets foot back in Midling... more"First day back home and already in some mess."Jakari Windermere hasn't been home to Midling in eight years. He's been laying low in Atlanta, and nobody knows why. But it doesn't matter now, because a tragedy draws him back to the town he grew up in...the town his family basically owns. But this won't be a pleasant homecoming, and he finds that out the moment he sets foot back in Midling.Responsible Malika Andrews has never left Midling, boring as it is, so when rich, fine Jakari walks into her job, she has to hide her excitement. Finally, something interesting is happening in her life.She has no idea.A shocking act of violence and betrayal binds Jakari and Malika together, and they both find themselves married to a complete stranger. Jakari's goal? Keeping the family business intact so he can go back to his life in Atlanta. Malika's goal? To stay alive. As the newest member of the Windermere family, she's in a den of vipers, and it's eat or be eaten.***The Prodigy is book one in the Family Ties series. Be advised, this story ends on a cliffhanger. less

Secrets don't keep long in Georgia heat...The Windermeres are in shambles, and Jakari is doing everything he can to keep it all from unraveling. His biggest concern? Malika. He's carrying a secret that could destroy the life he's building with her.Malika's thriving, or so she believes, but there's someone out there who has it out for her. As she slips further and further into her role in the Windermere family, she doesn't realize how much power she has...or how much danger she's in... moreSecrets don't keep long in Georgia heat...The Windermeres are in shambles, and Jakari is doing everything he can to keep it all from unraveling. His biggest concern? Malika. He's carrying a secret that could destroy the life he's building with her.Malika's thriving, or so she believes, but there's someone out there who has it out for her. As she slips further and further into her role in the Windermere family, she doesn't realize how much power she has...or how much danger she's in.Can their relationship survive when the secrets come to light?***This is book 2 of the Family Ties series. You should read book 1 first. This book does not end on a cliffhanger, but the story will continue... less

They say opposites attract. Or something. Jazlyn Windermere doesn't know about all that.What she does know is that she loves her rapper boyfriend, Terio, and he loves her too. He just can't seem to stay out of trouble. His trial is coming up, and it's going to be a major media event, so Jaz is ready to shine for her man. But when a wrench is thrown in her plans, she finds herself at a loss, spiraling out of control.Dallas Darrington is Terio's lead attorney... moreThey say opposites attract. Or something. Jazlyn Windermere doesn't know about all that.What she does know is that she loves her rapper boyfriend, Terio, and he loves her too. He just can't seem to stay out of trouble. His trial is coming up, and it's going to be a major media event, so Jaz is ready to shine for her man. But when a wrench is thrown in her plans, she finds herself at a loss, spiraling out of control.Dallas Darrington is Terio's lead attorney. He's sharp, about his business, and ready to fight for his client, but it proves to be harder than he expected. Mainly because of Terio, but there's also the matter of Terio's girlfriend...who Dallas can't stop thinking about.His growing feelings are a huge conflict of interest, and Jaz has absolutely no interest in straight-laced Dallas...at least not at first. He's not her type at all, but they soon find themselves drawn together by circumstances...and desire.Can two people with nothing in common truly make it work?***The Fox is book three in the Family Ties series, but it can be read as a standalone. less

Naymar Windermere is in a bind.He's got another baby on the way, and it's bad on every level. The head of the family is headed to prison, a rival crew is moving against them, and the mother is someone the whole family despises. It's the worst possible scenario, which is par for the course for the family screwup.Kittora Wilkins has problems of her own. She's newly pregnant, and by the wrong Windermere brother. Even worse, her past is coming back to haunt her... moreNaymar Windermere is in a bind.He's got another baby on the way, and it's bad on every level. The head of the family is headed to prison, a rival crew is moving against them, and the mother is someone the whole family despises. It's the worst possible scenario, which is par for the course for the family screwup.Kittora Wilkins has problems of her own. She's newly pregnant, and by the wrong Windermere brother. Even worse, her past is coming back to haunt her.Can two people make their messy lives work? less