Madaris Family Series books Brenda Jackson

Tonight and Forever

After her marriage ends in a bitter divorce, all Lorren Jacobs wants is to leave California behind. Returning to her roots in Texas seems to be just what the doctor ordered . . . until she meets real-life physician Justin Madaris. Lorren has vowed never to give her heart to another man, but she can't stop herself from responding to the handsome widower's sensuous whispers of love . . .
Justin thought no woman could ever move him as deeply as his wife had. Until Lorren. She rekindles a desire he never believed he'd feel gain. But sharing a life together means letting go of the past. Somehow, Justin and Lorren must fight through the painful memories to fulfill the passionate promise of tomorrow.

This is a terrific book, filled with love in all its guises. Ms. Jackson brings passion and tenderness, faith and trust, together with friendship and does it so well." -- The Paperback Forum

"Tonight and Forever...is so well written and entertaining that readers of all genres will
enjoy the experience." -- Affaire de Coeur

"Mrs. Jackson’s impressive debut novel is a silk and satin fantasy grounded in sensual reality." -- Romantic Times

"Tonight and Forever is a genuine love story...an outstanding experience readers won’t forget for a long time." -- Rendezvous

Forever Mine
(Includes Novella- Cupid's Bow)

At the age of six, Kimara Stafford had a crush on Kyle. At sixteen, she hoped he'd be her Valentine . . . just as he announced his love -- for someone else. Now grown-up, gorgeous Kimara doesn't need or want the playboy heir to the Garwood fortune in her life. Little does she know that an eccentric but wise Cupid has other plans for Kimara and Kyle.

THIS BOOK IS NOT SOLD IN ANY STORES AND CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED FROM BRENDA'S ONLINE STORE - Brenda Jackson's Online Store 

Whispered Promises

Even A Once-In-A-Lifetime Love...
When Halston Parker calls his daughter Caitlin to his deathbed, she's shocked to discover that her ex-husband, Dex Madaris, has been summoned as well. It's been four years since Caitlin felt the heat of Dex's touch, the urgency of his kisses, and the promise of an everlasting love that never was. As a flood of bittersweet memory warms a cold and lonely night, Halston's true motive for the unexpected reunion comes to light. As does the daughter Dex never knew existed - a secret Caitlin harbored too long from the only man she ever loved. A secret she fears Dex will never forgive...

...Deserves A Second Chance
But despite the past, Caitlin and Dex cannot resist the attraction, or fight their hunger to renew a once-in-a-lifetime passion they thought they'd lost forever. As each learns a lesson in faith and trust - they discover that no heartache, no betrayal is so strong as to withstand the enduring power of true love.

Eternally Yours

In TONIGHT AND FOREVER, Brenda Jackson introduced us to Justin Madaris, a handsome widower fighting to forget the past.
In WHISPERED PROMISES, we met his brother Dex, a man in love with his
ex-wife.
Now in ETERNALLY YOURS, a third Madaris brother, Clayton, takes center stage as a lady's man who begins to see love in a whole new light.

Attorney Syneda Walters and fellow attorney Clayton Madaris are just friends
. . .the last two people likely to end up as lovers. Syneda holds all men at arms length because of the father whose name she never knew.
Things suddenly heat up between them when Syneda inpulsively accepts Clayton's invitation to join him for a Florida vacation, and is shocked at how much passion she feels. To Clayton, Syneda has become a temptation he cannot resist ...and the woman he wants to share the rest of his life with. But getting her to trust again means finding a way to heal old wounds and convincing her, with all his heart, that she will always be, eternally his.

"Ms. Jackson has done it again!...another Madaris brother sweeps us off to fantasyland.
Eternally Yours is a 42-carat diamond!" -- Romantic Times

"Eternally Yours...A truly touching and heartfelt story that is guaranteed to melt the hardest of hearts." -- Rendezvous

"Filled with family love, brotherly antics, sensuality, and just enough intrigue and surprises...Eternally Yours is a story rich with fascinating characters. Too bad there are no more Madaris brothers." -- Affaire de Coeu

One Special Moment

Sterling Hamilton's Story Sequel (Cupid’s Bow)

To help her brother's struggling cosmetics company, Virginia schoolteacher Colby Wingate arrives in Los Angeles for one last, desperate gamble - to have superstar actor Sterling Hamilton endorse her brother's new perfume. But Sterling thinks Colby has come to answer his want-ad for a woman who would bear his child. When she realizes what Sterling is looking for, Colby is shocked that he expects her, let alone any woman, to comply no matter how much money he's willing to pay...
A childhood loss has made Sterling determined not to get too close to anyone - even the strikingly beautiful Colby. But somehow, he would have to convince Colby to become the mother of his child...with no strings attached. What he doesn't expect is for his carefully laid plans to explode into restless, fiery hunger. Now, Sterling knows he needs Colby for much more - if only he can prove his intentions are for real and that he'll cherish and love her...forever.

WINNER OF ROMANTIC TIMES BEST MULTICULTURAL ROMANCE OF 1998

Fire and Desire

Two years ago, geologist Corinthians Avery had brazenly sneaked into a hotel room to seduce Dex Madaris, head of Madaris Explorations and the long-time object of her affection. But the man who emerged from the shower to find Corinthians clad in next to nothing was handsome foreman Trevor Grant. When a smug Trevor informed her that Dex was not only absent from the trip-but at home happily married-Corinthians was mortified.
Now, stuck in South America on a business trip with Trevor, she tries to avoid him at all costs If only his broad shoulders and wickedly sexy smile didn't send her senses into flames. Their hotel falls under terrorist attack, and Corinthians has no choice but to place her trust in Trevor. As the two make a daring escape into the war-torn streets, fear for their lives suddenly turns to feverish desire, as they both give into the hottest danger of all. What neither of them realizes is that one sultry night of passion under the luminous Latin skies will change their lives forever...

"Jackson turns up the heat... with her special brand of intrigue." -- Rendezvous

"Ms. Jackson has created another seductively sensual love story." -- Romantic Times Top Pick

Essence of Desire
Includes Novella - Truly Everlasting

In Truly Everlasting divorcee Felicia Laverne Madaris is facing a custody battle over her young son. Desperate to find a husband (her third), she enlists the help of childhood friend, legendary football great, Trask Maxwell - never counting on the blazing passion igniting between them . . . a passion that would light their way through the New Year and beyond.

THIS BOOK IS NOT SOLD IN ANY STORES AND CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED FROM BRENDA'S ONLINE STORE - Brenda Jackson's Online Store

Secret Love

A Jake Madaris' Story

Stunningly successful actress Diamond Swain needs a peaceful place to hide
out from the news-hungry press, a place like Whispering Pines. And yet from
the moment she arrives at the remote Texas ranch, Diamond finds herself at
odds with its rugged owner Jake Madaris -- a man who challenges her to care
about more than making it to the top.
Jake doesn't have time to babysit some Hollywood starlet, until he comes
face-to-face with beautiful, caring Diamond and is drawn into a whirlwind
secret romance. But is what he shares with her strong enough to overcome the
world's prying eyes? Together, Jake and Diamond must discover what's truly
important . . . if they're to claim a love that lasts a lifetime.

WINNER OF EMMA AWARD FOR MOST FAVORITE ROMANCE OF 2000
WINNER OF ROMANCE IN COLOR MAGAZINE BOOK OF THE YEAR 2000
WINNER OF EMMA AWARD FOR ALL - NIGHTER BOOK 2000
WINNER OF EMMA AWARD FOR FAVORITE HERO OF 2000 - JAKE MADARIS

True Love

Nicholas Chenault's story

Successful manager Shayla Kirkland has landed her dream job with one of Chicago's top new firms, Chenault Electronics. Now, she's in a perfect position to destroy the company for unjustly ruining her mother's career. But she never expected that handsome CEO Nicholas Chenault would spark a passion that challenges her resolve - and make her surrender to the most irresistible desire...

WINNER OF EMMA AWARD FOR FAVORITE SEQUEL IN A CONTINUING SERIES 2000

Surrender

August 2001

After a childhood spent moving from army base to army base, independent-minded Nettie Brooms is determined to secure a stable life--and never become involved with a military man. Then she meets incredibly handsome and charming Ashton Sinclair, a dedicated Colonel in the U.S. Marines, who's intent on capturing her heart --no matter what it takes. Now, Nettie's wondering how a man she swore she would avoid could so easily test her resolve . . . by igniting an irrestible passion she can't walk away from.

Some Like it Hot

Includes the novella from The Best Man
Brenda Jackson's "Strictly Business"

Houston's freelance writer Gina Grant Farrell just got a job offer too good to refuse - a week on a Texas ranch to interview the ruthless, ambitious, and very handsome millionaire Mitch Farrell, who happens to be none other than her ex-husband! Is Mitch proposal strictly business? Or is he planning a sizzling seduction and nights filled with strictly pleasure . . .?
National Bestselling Romance Author Brenda Jackson, brings us her sizzling story in
The Best Man Anthology "Strictly Business" Featuring Regina Renee Grant Farrell, sister of Trevor Grant from "Fire and Desire" Mitchell "Mitch" Farrell returns to town for two reasons: (1) To build the new Madaris Building and (2) To get his ex-wife Regina back!!

Start resting up now, because this story is bound to be an"All-Nighter"

The Midnight Hour

ONE MAN
Once CIA agent Sir Drake Warren gave his heart to a woman - a fellow Marine whose death in an explosion left him aching for justice. Drake vowed he would never love again. But his devotion to his former lover is tested when he meets his mysterious new partner, Agent Victoria Green. With golden-brown eyes and skin like melted chocolate, Victoria leaves Drake yearning for the love he lost - and flirting so closely with the white-hot passion he once knew, he's sure he'll get burned . . .

ONE WOMAN
Few people know that Victoria was once a Marine named Sandy Carroll . . . and that she was embroiled in a fervent love affair with Drake until an explosion nearly killed her. Her life-saving surgery gave her a new face and identity - that of CIA operative Victoria Green. Now Victoria is bound by duty to keep her true identity a secret, especially from Drake.

ONE HOUR THAT CHANGES EVERYTHING
Paired on a deadly mission, Victoria's senses are awakened by Drake's every move. But just as the passion she's denied for so long threatens to boil over. Drake begins to put together the pieces of the puzzle. And when he does, will Victoria lose him forever?

"A tension-packed read." - - Publishsers Weekly on The Midnight Hour

"A roller-coaster read of passion." -- Sharon Sala, New York Times bestselling author

3-BESTSELLING NOVELS IN ONE BOOK!!
THE MADARIS SAGA

Read the 3 stories that started it all, Justin, Dex and Clayton Madaris's stories in the Madaris Saga.

TONIGHT AND FOREVER
WHISPERED PROMISES
ETERNALLY YOURS

Read and discover why those Madaris men have remained in the hearts of so many woman and you often hear them say . . . "There's nothing like a Madaris Man . . ."

This is truly a Collector's Edition.

Unfinished Business

Daring, seductive and totally unforgettable, the Madaris Family and their friends have dazzled readers with their provocative lives . . . and love affairs. Now in Unfinished Business, best selling author Brenda Jackson pens another Madaris novel filled with the sensual romance her readers have come to love . . .

A PROMISE MADE
Investigative reporter Christy Madaris doesn't want to complicate her life with romance. She made that mistake once when she believed Alex Maxwell's promise to marry her. True. Alex made that promise when Christy was just a teenager. But she believed him with all her heart - and when Alex laughed it off years later,Christy was crushed.

A PROMISE BROKEN
The owner of his P.I. firm, Alex Maxwell refuses to compromise everything he's worked for to honor a silly promise. Christy should have known he was only teasing, right? But when Alex finally sees Christy again, he knows he made a big mistake. She has grown up into a smart, stunning woman - and Alex can't get her off his mind.

A LOVE THEY CAN'T FORGET
When Christy's latest story takes a dark turn, the Madaris brothers ask Alex to keep her safe. But putting Alex in charge of Christy is like putting a rooster in charge of the hen house! The more she snubs him, the more he wants her. But when Christy's life is in danger, can Alex save her before it's too late?

Slow Burn

“Brenda Jackson writes romance that sizzles.”
—Lori Foster “The Madaris family is one that fans will never tire of!”
—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

Everything in accountant Skye Barclay’s life is fitting smoothly into place until she makes the startling discovery that she was adopted. Not only does she learn that her birth mother has died, but now Skye finds out that she has a biological brother: Vincent.  Skye wants to track him down, and her parents, as well as her fiance, Wayne refuse to support or accept her decision. And Wayne takes it a step further and abruptly ends their engagement.

Skye’s search for Vincent leads her to his adoptive parents, Dr. Justin and Lorren Madaris, and, lo and behold, Slade Madaris—Vincent’s tall, dark, and sexy cousin. Slade is by far the most compelling man Skye has ever met, but she isn’t ready to get involved so soon after Wayne's rejection…not even when Slade offers her a job so she can stay in town and get to know her brother better.
Slade is a shrewd businessman, but hiring Skye is one of the riskiest moves he’s ever made. Soon their mutual attraction explodes into a steamy summer affair. When Wayne shows up in town, determined to win Skye back, Slade sets out to prove that he and Skye are meant to be together. Because a Madaris man never walks away from a challenge—especially when true love is on the line…

Taste of Passion

“Romance that sizzles.”—Lori Foster

“The beloved Madaris family... is one that fans will never tire of!”—Romantic Times BOOKreviews

Attorney Mackenzie “Mac” Standfield swore off love when her heart was shattered into a million pieces. But there’s one man who has managed to tempt her beyond reason—rodeo star Luke Madaris. Although five years have passed, Mac discovers when she runs into Luke again that the sexual tension is just as charged as ever…

When Luke gets injured in a rodeo, he knows the only place where he can recuperate—without being smothered by his worried family—is at Mac’s place. After all, like Mac, he has no interest in any romantic entanglements….until being in such close quarters with Mac forces Luke to confront a desire he can no longer fight…

With each passing day, Mac and Luke come to realize that their smoldering attraction can be put out only if they surrender to it. But what Mac doesn’t realize is that once you give yourself to a Madaris man, there’s no turning back…

Wrapped in Pleasure

Includes Sheikh Rasheed Valdemon's story
Seduced by a Stranger
January 2010

Seduced by a Stranger

Johari Yasir has no interest in returning to her homeland to marry a man she's never met—at least, not without sowing some wild oats first. And when a handsome charmer offers to whisk her away in his private plane, she impulsively accepts. Rasheed Valdemon is shocked that his bride-to-be would fly off with someone she barely knows— even though he's the one doing the asking. More surprising is his hunger for this lovely, rebellious woman. Yet what will happen when she realizes she's been seduced by the man who's destined to be her husband?

NOTE - Rasheed was first introduced in Fire and Desire and seen again in Unfinshed Business.

Sensual Confessions

Blade Madaris' Story

April 2010; Kimani Press

Blade Madaris has watched the men in his family surrender their single status one by one, and he’s got no plans to join them. But the gorgeous attorney he meets at his cousin’s wedding would make a fine notch on his bedpost. And when circumstances bring him to her city for six months, Blade formulates a plan to sweep Samira Di Meglio off her feet and into his arms.

Though Blade is the kind of playa Sam has spent years avoiding, a no-strings one-night stand is too tempting to resist when the attraction between them burns sweet and hot. But their sizzling night together comes with unforeseen complications. Blade can’t walk away from the most passionate woman he’s ever met, but to break through her resistance, the consummate bachelor will have to bare his soul and confess everything that’s in his heart….