BOOKS
by Micelle Monkou\
Straight to the Heart | Here and Now | Sweet Surrender | Island Rendezvous
Making Promises | Someone to Love | Finders Keepers | Open Your Heart
STRAIGHT TO THE HEART
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Kimani Press - Romance
September 2007
ISBN-10: 0-373-86034-X
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His undercover rapper…
Hip-hop diva Stacy Watts is living large and keeping secrets. Secrets of her former life on the streets that she is desperate to keep hidden from wealthy Omar Masterson. Then her deadbeat ex-manager threatens to blow her cleverly constructed world apart. Stacy can think of only one way to save her new image—pretend that clean-cut Omar is her new beau. But it isn’t long before their playacting backfires and the attraction between them burns out of control. Soon Stacy’s public displays of affection with hot-blooded Omar turn into sizzling nights of private passion.
Now Stacy must fight to keep her unsavory past from destroying her chance for a future with Omar.
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HERE and NOW
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Kimani Press - Romance
January 2007
ISBN 0-37386-002-1
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Laura Masterson is determined not to let her handsome boss, Chase Dillard, distract her from attaining her personal best as a physical therapist. Especially because her new employer is the same world-class athlete who broke her heart back in the day. He put their relationship on hold to fulfill his Olympic potential, but soon realized that his victories were hollow without the woman he loved by his side. Chase definitely has some ground to make up if he wants to win Laura back.
SWEET SURRENDER
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Kimani Press - Romance
September 2006
ISBN 1-58314-780-2
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Starting over
After her marraige ended in bitter divorce, Haley Sanders was carving out a new life in a new town with her thirteen-year-old daughter. Dr. Pierce Masterson was not part of the single mother's blueprint for the future -- even if her new landlord was much too attractive for anyone's good.
With his three younger siblings looking to him for guidance, Pierce was a man who took family seriously. He knew he could help Haley and her daughter adjust to life here -- if only his alluring tenant would let down her guard. But once she did, was this Masterson male ready to take a chance on love and share with Haley the joy of a promise fulfilled?
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ISLAND RENDEZVOUS
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Kimani Press - Arabesque
April 2006
ISBN 1-58314-613-X
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The Journey to Love
In this follow-up to Finders Keepers , divorcee Toni Kimball is thrilled when her best friend Nicole Montgomery offers her a three-week trip to the Bahamas in hopes that Toni can locate Nicole's brother-in-law. Desperate to escape her parents' home in Glen Knolls until her condo is ready, Toni figures she will just check the phone book once she arrives in Nassau to see if Drek Calverton still lives there – then spend the rest of her time soaking up the sun and taking in the sights. What she doesn't count on is Derek taking her breath away.
Happens One Day At A Time
As a charter boat operator, Derek is used to attracting his share of women—whether they be married, divorced or just plain desperate. In the past, he hasn't had any problems keeping his distance, but the handsome bachelor has never met anyone like the vivacious stranger who crosses his path. He volunteers to show Toni around his precious island, and he sees the world through her eyes. Now if only he can find a permanent place in her heart.
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MAKING PROMISES
BET BOOKS
Re-Issue November 2006
ISBN 1-583-14815-9
October 2004
ISBN 1-58314-405-6
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CAN BURIED SECRETS . . .
Washington, D. C. journalist Amber Delaney needs a change of scene. She's sick of her sleazy tabloid job, and her attempts at the newest courtship craze—speed dating—have been disastrous. So when she's sent to Texas to cover a career-making exposé, she figures maybe she'll meet a better crop of men. And she does—when her car dies in the scorching heat, she's rescued by a kind and handsome cowboy...the very man she's been sent to dig up dirt on.
. . . LEAD TO NEWFOUND LOVE
When his company was caught in a scandal, CEO Bo Pemberton was vilified in the media. Though innocent, he's still a villian in the press, so he's come home to Texas hoping to let the storm pass. When he brings sassy city-girl Amber home to his ranch for a glass of iced tea, his mother asks her to help with the upcoming Kwanzaa celebration. Soon, Amber is torn between her job and Bo, as she realizes he's an honorable man— and a very sexy one. Can they risk telling their secrets . . . and find a lasting love?
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2005 3rd Place Mainstream Single Title :
RWA's East Texas Chapter - Texas Gold Contest
SOMEONE TO LOVE
Re-Issue November 2006
GIVE LOVE Anthology
BET -
ISBN 1-58314-434-X
October 2003
Arabesque -
ISBN 1-58314-434-X
When her husband died, Jennifer Stone made a vow to herself and her young daughter: keep faith and keep going—no matter what. So far, she has kept her promise. But eight-year-old Patti wants a new daddy, and her birthday prayer is answered by firefighter Thane Jackson, who has yet to find the perfect soul mate. Now three wishes for Someone To Love are about to be granted in Michelle Monkou's magical New Year's tale.
GIVE LOVE Anthology
Romantic Times 4 stars
"Someone to Love was my absolute favorite. I read it twice. Michelle
Monkou writes this story in the voice of a precocious eight-year-old. The
story is engaging, written in the holiday spirit, and full of good cheer."
— Romance in Color
FINDERS KEEPERS
June 2003
BET Books
ISBN 1-58314-380-7
A WHOLE NEW LIFE
Spunky, successful career woman Nicole Montgomery seems to have it all until a health scare turns her world upside down—for the better. Determined to use her second chance to pursue more meaningful dreams, Nicole trades her businesssuit for a simpler life in the country as the owner of a bed and breakfast. Little does she know that one of her guests is destined to take up more permanent residence—in the B&B, and in her heart.
A WHOLE NEW LOVE
Brad Calverton, renowned national critic of the hospitality industry, picks Nicole's B&B for a weekend away from the public eye. Although he's vowed to remain single, the sensuous, husky-voiced Nicole crushes his defenses. Her B&B, however, could use some work. Fearing a bad review, Nicole convinces him to return for another stay and this time, everything's perfect, including their deep attraction. But once Nicole discovers Brad's involvement in a development scheme that could destroy her dream, he will need to discover whether honesty really is the best policy—and if his heart has found a home at last.
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'FINDERS KEEPERS is like fine chocolate—only more
enjoyable."
Romantic Times — Top Pick & 4 1/2 stars
The Romance Reader — 3 hearts
OPEN YOUR HEART
November 2002
BET Books
ISBN 1-58314-379-3
Years ago, nurse Shelly Bishop barely escaped a brutal assault by someone she trusted. She was determined to continue rebuilding her shattered life and confidence, but she never expected that her new patient would be the father of old acquaintance Justin Thornton—or that the brief desire she and Justin once shared would become dangerously irresistible passion . . .
Burned by betrayal and heartbreak, Justin had put his entire life into his family's banking empire, swearing to stay clear of emotional complications for good. Little by little, however, he found himself drawn to Shelley's gentleness and quiet honesty—and hoped for a chance to lay both their unhappy pasts to rest. Now, between buried secrets and a ruthless business rival, Justin and Shelly must risk their fragile trust to at last find the love of a lifetime.
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2003 EMMA AWARD
Nominee for Favorite New Author of Multicultural Romance
"Monkou's moving debut novel is full of touching characters and heartfelt
moments." — Booklist
"Once the reader begins reading this book, it will
not be easy to put it down."
— Daughters of Eve Online Reviews
