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New York Times bestselling author Mary B. Morrison delivers an explosive second novel about the unforgettable Crystal women, a family battling to stay together as desire, deception, and ever-elusive happiness threaten to tear them apart. Too much is never, ever enough for Alexis Crystal. She's playing a dangerous game, but she's finally close to getting 24/7 sizzling satisfaction. With a ring on her finger from James Wilcox and the woman she loves firmly between her sheets, no one can match Alexis when it comes to scheming.

Gorgeous Nicole is about to get everything she's hustled for. She's having her rich, married lover Rashad's baby. And a lucky break has made her a media heroine-and the perfect new wife material. With one more deception here, a couple more little seductions there, she'll finally push Rashad's wife, Kiara, completely out of his life. With her formidable competition gone, Nicole will lock down Rashad's ever-wandering interest, and be the next Mrs. Eason for sure. But there are some temptations even this sexy schemer finds tough to pass up.

Blake Crystal has the best of almost everything. She's at the top of her game at work, she has four wonderful daughters, and at fifty, she's more financially secure than she's ever been. In and out of the bedroom, her new younger lover takes her in breathtaking directions that force her to make decisions she never imagined... On the surface, Alexis Crystal is an ideal daughter. As confident as she is beautiful, she can have any man or woman she wants, so she has both in her collection of bed partners.

Shakespeare holds the fate of several black slaves in his hands. Among them are the rebellious Aaron and the obedient Othello, who each have complicated relationships with Shakespeare's daughter, Judith. But a vital secret remains hidden that could untangle complex familial ties and change the course of their history.

It was the night before his wedding, fifteen years ago, that Jay Crawford was locked up for a crime he never committed. Now, he's escaped prison and wants to clear his name and protect his family. To get justice, he'll need the help of his friends. But is he setting himself up for betrayal?

Switching from life on the White House fast track to stay-at-home mom doesn't quite suit Sherise, especially once she suspects her husband is having an affair. And when she receives a threatening note, it's clear someone wants revenge--but who, and for what? When successful lawyer Billie gets romantically involved with a client who might be involved in a drug operation, she discovers she may have made a fatal mistake--and far more than her career is on the line.

When Mink LaRue realizes she resembles a missing oil heiress, she travels to Dallas, pretending to be the daughter to try to cash in.

In "Shamelessly rich," heiress Megan Rich suddenly loses her inheritance and must make a life-changing choice; and in "Puttin' Shame In The Game," three women scheme to seduce New York police officer Noble for his riches.

By day, the Duncans are an upstanding family who run a thriving car dealership in Queens. By night, they live a dangerous secret life.

When her daughter is convicted of negligent homicide and goes to prison, Mavis is forced to raise her granddaughter, who is the result of her husband's betrayal.