Blackwood Series by Melissa Ellen

Who needs a man?They're nothing but a distraction.A disappointment.They sweep you off your feet and promise you forever. Then, as soon as another beautiful woman shows interest, they leave you a bitter wreck.And the sexy billionaire that keeps showing up everywhere I go is the definition of distraction and inevitable disappointment.I have everything I need in life. There's no reason for me to chance heartbreak with him.It's just a shame my heart didn't get the memo... moreWho needs a man?They're nothing but a distraction.A disappointment.They sweep you off your feet and promise you forever. Then, as soon as another beautiful woman shows interest, they leave you a bitter wreck.And the sexy billionaire that keeps showing up everywhere I go is the definition of distraction and inevitable disappointment.I have everything I need in life. There's no reason for me to chance heartbreak with him.It's just a shame my heart didn't get the memo.A Reason To Stay is Book 1 of the Blackwood Series and the first book of The Only One Duet. less

It’s been nearly three years since I walked away from Rhett Blackwood and moved across the country. I'm happy.I've started over in a new city with a career I’m passionate about. Then why, when Rhett unexpectedly shows up, does just the sight of him leave me reeling? A walking, talking, still-hurts-to-breathe-around-him heartbreak from my past. I didn’t expect him to march back into my life after all this time.I have no idea why now... moreIt’s been nearly three years since I walked away from Rhett Blackwood and moved across the country. I'm happy.I've started over in a new city with a career I’m passionate about. Then why, when Rhett unexpectedly shows up, does just the sight of him leave me reeling? A walking, talking, still-hurts-to-breathe-around-him heartbreak from my past. I didn’t expect him to march back into my life after all this time.I have no idea why now. And even though I'll fight to resist his charm, falling for a Blackwood was never a choice.The Only One is Book 2 of the Blackwood Series and the second book of The Only One Duet. less

Finally, freedom! I, Valerie Blackwood, have the freedom to live my life the way I want.No parents. No bodyguard. Nobody to tell me what to do and when to do it. Well, almost nobody. My overprotective brother is still around to rain on my parade.But I can handle him. After making the move from New York City to Los Angeles, I’m determined to succeed at making a name for myself—without using the wealth and connections of my family.And nothing is getting in my way.. moreFinally, freedom! I, Valerie Blackwood, have the freedom to live my life the way I want.No parents. No bodyguard. Nobody to tell me what to do and when to do it. Well, almost nobody. My overprotective brother is still around to rain on my parade.But I can handle him. After making the move from New York City to Los Angeles, I’m determined to succeed at making a name for myself—without using the wealth and connections of my family.And nothing is getting in my way... except, maybe the mostinfuriating and sexiest man I’ve ever met. He’s everything my brother has always warned me against.But I can’t help being drawn to him. Something about the brooding bad boy has me going back for more.A Reason To Leave is Book 3 of the Blackwood Series and the first book of the Forever Yours Duet. less

Liam Stone shattered my heart. Rejected me. Rejected my love. He walked away so easily, tossing the three words I told him aside as if they meant nothing. But they meant everything. At least to me. Fine. I'm done. He's pushed me away and turned his back on me one too many times. I've accepted it. Accepted that it's over, despite how I feel. But then why is he acting like it's anything but over?Forever Yours is Book 4 of the Blackwood Series and the second book of the Forever Yours Duet.