Solomon Series by Kendra Norman-Bellamy

At age forty-five, Dr. Neil Taylor is an eligible bachelor, living a seemingly satisfied existence as a deacon of his church and director of Kingdom Builder’s Academy. Despite outward appearances, however, Neil harbors secret pains that have caused him to erect a well-constructed wall of defense around his heart. Everything changes when Shaylynn Ford, a beautiful young mother, strolls through the doors of his office... moreAt age forty-five, Dr. Neil Taylor is an eligible bachelor, living a seemingly satisfied existence as a deacon of his church and director of Kingdom Builder’s Academy. Despite outward appearances, however, Neil harbors secret pains that have caused him to erect a well-constructed wall of defense around his heart. Everything changes when Shaylynn Ford, a beautiful young mother, strolls through the doors of his office. There’s a marked difference in their ages, but the years that separate them are the least of Neil’s worries. Neil is certain that Shaylynn is his God-given soul mate, but even with all the prayers in the world, how can he get her to love him when she’s already wearing a wedding ring? less

A New York Times Bestselling Author, An Essence® Bestselling Author -- Shaylynn Ford is everything Neil Taylor has ever desired in a mate: a smart, beautiful, independent woman who loves the Lord with all her heart. Her package deal includes a child, but since Shaylynn is a widow, her child's father could certainly pose no threat to Neil, right? Yet Neil keeps feeling as though he'll never measure up to his perfect predecessor... moreA New York Times Bestselling Author, An Essence® Bestselling Author -- Shaylynn Ford is everything Neil Taylor has ever desired in a mate: a smart, beautiful, independent woman who loves the Lord with all her heart. Her package deal includes a child, but since Shaylynn is a widow, her child's father could certainly pose no threat to Neil, right? Yet Neil keeps feeling as though he'll never measure up to his perfect predecessor. And when major skeletons emerge from Neil's closet, will Shaylynn trust him with her heart? less