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PRESENTING FOUR TALES OF SEDUCTION IN THIS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED SEQUEL TO WELCOME TO LEO'S In Rochelle Alers' "Love Lessons", Tyrell Hardcastle is knocked off his feet when he meets a local high school teacher. Now all he has to do is overcome her objections to him being the "younger man." Donna Hill's "Lady in Waiting" finds Noah Hardcastle engaged to beautiful Tara Mitchell. However, Their relationship is threatened when Noah's first love returns to Washington DC ready to prove that he is all she ever really wanted. In Brenda Jackson's "Irresistible Attraction", Sydney Corbain never forgot her explosive encounter with Tyrone Hardcastle at her brother's wedding. So when she runs into him in New York City, they both see it as an opportunity to explore their undeniable attraction. Francis Ray's "Blind Date" starts with an innocent white lie when Ayanna Hardcastle says she is dating wealthy businessman Tanner Rafferty to get her matchmaking friend off her back. But she never imagines that Rafferty would show up to collect on that claim! Sassy, smart and sexy...readers won't be able to say no to this hot new collection.
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Rocheller Alers lives in Long island, New York. Donna Hill lives in Brooklyn, New York. Brenda Jackson lives in Jacksonville, Florida and Francis Ray lives in Dallas, Texas. Together they are the authors of Welcome To Leo's.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a treat - 4 of my favourite authors in one book. Each one lives up to their reputation and takes you through the relationships of the Hardcastle family.
Brenda Jackson is true to form and sensational in Irresistable Attraction. You feel the attraction of Sydney and Tyrone ooze out of the pages.
Way to go for Rochelle Alers. Love comes in all shapes and sizes and is irrelevant in true love relationships. What is meant to be will be.
Not to be left out Donna Hill answers the questions most couple have had and Francis Ray as usual is on top form.
Brenda Jackson is true to form and sensational in Irresistable Attraction. You feel the attraction of Sydney and Tyrone ooze out of the pages.
Way to go for Rochelle Alers. Love comes in all shapes and sizes and is irrelevant in true love relationships. What is meant to be will be.
Not to be left out Donna Hill answers the questions most couple have had and Francis Ray as usual is on top form.
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I bought this book primarily because I really love Brenda Jackson's writing but the other authors in this anthology do not disappoint. This is high calibre writing from black romance authors, and if you love romance where none of the characters are described with annoying descriptions of their skin shades such as, 'chocolate' or 'cafe au lait'. If you want to read romances with believable characters who are black, beautiful and successful, then buy this book and settle down for a good read.
Rochelle Alers: 'Love Lessons'
Soon to be forty Viola Chapman, falls for younger man, chef Tyrell Hardcastle but has problems with trusting her heart as she's been burnt before.
Donna Hill: 'Lady In Waiting'
Noah Hardcastle is engaged to Tara Mitchell, but when she wants to set a date for the wedding, Noah isn't sure if it's Tara he wants or his old flame, recording artist Rachel Beaumont. Will Tara wait around to fight for her man or find love elsewhere?
Brenda Jackson: 'Irresistible Attraction'
Sydney Corbain and Tyrone Hardcastle strike sparks off each other when they meet at a wedding but when Tyrone is in New York on business they decide to act on their attraction, but do they have a future?
Francis Ray: Blind Date
When Ayanna Hardcastle 's friend is trying to set her up on a blind date, she tries to avoid it by pretending that she is dating wealthy business man Tanner Rafferty. Overhearing her, he takes the opportunity to date Ayanna for real. But do they have a hope, of finding lasting happiness since Tanner has a reputation as a ladies man.
Rochelle Alers: 'Love Lessons'
Soon to be forty Viola Chapman, falls for younger man, chef Tyrell Hardcastle but has problems with trusting her heart as she's been burnt before.
Donna Hill: 'Lady In Waiting'
Noah Hardcastle is engaged to Tara Mitchell, but when she wants to set a date for the wedding, Noah isn't sure if it's Tara he wants or his old flame, recording artist Rachel Beaumont. Will Tara wait around to fight for her man or find love elsewhere?
Brenda Jackson: 'Irresistible Attraction'
Sydney Corbain and Tyrone Hardcastle strike sparks off each other when they meet at a wedding but when Tyrone is in New York on business they decide to act on their attraction, but do they have a future?
Francis Ray: Blind Date
When Ayanna Hardcastle 's friend is trying to set her up on a blind date, she tries to avoid it by pretending that she is dating wealthy business man Tanner Rafferty. Overhearing her, he takes the opportunity to date Ayanna for real. But do they have a hope, of finding lasting happiness since Tanner has a reputation as a ladies man.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Great for a rainy afternoon.
4 Nov 2004
Format:Paperback
Love Lessons by Rochelle Alers
Viola Chapman is a teacher at Carver High School. She contacts Tyrell Hardcastle (among several others) to discuss the school's vocational Cooperative Initiative. Tyrell is one of the owners of "Leo's Supper Club" in D.C. The attraction sparks quickly, but Tyrell must overcome Viola's objections to him being younger than her.
Lady In Waiting by Donna Hill
Noah Hardcastle and Tara Mitchell are engaged, but Noah keeps putting off the idea of actually setting a date. Things get rocky when Rachel shows up in D.C. She had left Noah five years ago to become a jazz pianist. Now she is rich, famous, and determined to get Noah back.
Irresistible Attraction by Brenda Jackson
Tyrone "Roni" Hardcastle is the Entertainment Director of "Leo's Supper Club" in D.C. He meets Sydney Corbain as he caters a triple wedding. Neither expected to run into each other in New York nine months later.
Blind Date by Francis Ray
Tanner Rafferty is a wealthy businessman currently in D.C. to make sure his new hotel opens on time. While having lunch at Leo's, his eyes fall upon Ayanna Hardcastle. Ayanna is trying to keep her best friend from setting her up on any more blind dates. In a moment of madness, Ayanna says that she is already seeing someone. However, Ayanna did not expect Tanner to come up to the table and pretend to be the one she is dating.
**** Four great stories by four of today's hottest African-American romance authors. The book downright sizzles in some areas, so consider yourself warned. Each story centers around the restaurant owned by the Hardcastle family. This novel is ideal for those rainy afternoons that you find yourself stuck indoors. ****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
Viola Chapman is a teacher at Carver High School. She contacts Tyrell Hardcastle (among several others) to discuss the school's vocational Cooperative Initiative. Tyrell is one of the owners of "Leo's Supper Club" in D.C. The attraction sparks quickly, but Tyrell must overcome Viola's objections to him being younger than her.
Lady In Waiting by Donna Hill
Noah Hardcastle and Tara Mitchell are engaged, but Noah keeps putting off the idea of actually setting a date. Things get rocky when Rachel shows up in D.C. She had left Noah five years ago to become a jazz pianist. Now she is rich, famous, and determined to get Noah back.
Irresistible Attraction by Brenda Jackson
Tyrone "Roni" Hardcastle is the Entertainment Director of "Leo's Supper Club" in D.C. He meets Sydney Corbain as he caters a triple wedding. Neither expected to run into each other in New York nine months later.
Blind Date by Francis Ray
Tanner Rafferty is a wealthy businessman currently in D.C. to make sure his new hotel opens on time. While having lunch at Leo's, his eyes fall upon Ayanna Hardcastle. Ayanna is trying to keep her best friend from setting her up on any more blind dates. In a moment of madness, Ayanna says that she is already seeing someone. However, Ayanna did not expect Tanner to come up to the table and pretend to be the one she is dating.
**** Four great stories by four of today's hottest African-American romance authors. The book downright sizzles in some areas, so consider yourself warned. Each story centers around the restaurant owned by the Hardcastle family. This novel is ideal for those rainy afternoons that you find yourself stuck indoors. ****
Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Let's Get It On
18 Nov 2004
Format:Paperback
The fabulous four have done it again in this sequel to Welcome to Leo's. We get another glimpse into the life of the Hardcastle family and those that frequent their supper club.
Rochelle Alers - Is it possible for two who have loved and lost, to find love again with each other? Alers' story Love Lessons answers that question. Tyrell Hardcastle, master chef at Leo's, thinks Viola Chapman is the woman who can teach him to love again. Viola on the other hand, feels that it is too late for her to marry and have a family. Tyrell sets out to prove her wrong.
Donna Hill - Readers were introduced to Noah Hardcastle and Tara Mitchell's relationship in Welcome to Leo's. Three years have passed. The couple has been engaged for two years, but have yet to reach the altar. What happens when Noah's previous love Rachel returns to town wanting to pick up where they left off? Rachel is playing for keeps. Who will be the lady in waiting? Readers also revisit the now married Clyde and Jae Burrell, who previously met and fell in love at Leo's.
Brenda Jackson - In this story, readers meet Linc Corbain's sister Sydney. She and Tyrone Hardcastle, Tyrell's twin, found themselves irresistibly attracted to each other at Linc and Raven's wedding. Fast forward nine months - Sydney and Tyrone run into each other in New York. They decide to act on their attraction, but agree it's no prelude to love or commitment. What happens when each find themselves unable to keep the agreement?
Francis Ray - Ayanna Hardcastle, the only female partner at Leo's, is sick and tired of her friends and family trying to hook her up with men. To avoid yet another blind date, she lies to her friend that she is seeing someone. She's almost caught up in that lie until a stranger, Tanner Rafferty, comes to her rescue. Tanner is a wealthy business man who is used to having things his way and women chasing him. What happens when he finds himself doing the chasing?
As always, great job ladies!
Reviewed by
Savvy Sista Sophia
Rochelle Alers - Is it possible for two who have loved and lost, to find love again with each other? Alers' story Love Lessons answers that question. Tyrell Hardcastle, master chef at Leo's, thinks Viola Chapman is the woman who can teach him to love again. Viola on the other hand, feels that it is too late for her to marry and have a family. Tyrell sets out to prove her wrong.
Donna Hill - Readers were introduced to Noah Hardcastle and Tara Mitchell's relationship in Welcome to Leo's. Three years have passed. The couple has been engaged for two years, but have yet to reach the altar. What happens when Noah's previous love Rachel returns to town wanting to pick up where they left off? Rachel is playing for keeps. Who will be the lady in waiting? Readers also revisit the now married Clyde and Jae Burrell, who previously met and fell in love at Leo's.
Brenda Jackson - In this story, readers meet Linc Corbain's sister Sydney. She and Tyrone Hardcastle, Tyrell's twin, found themselves irresistibly attracted to each other at Linc and Raven's wedding. Fast forward nine months - Sydney and Tyrone run into each other in New York. They decide to act on their attraction, but agree it's no prelude to love or commitment. What happens when each find themselves unable to keep the agreement?
Francis Ray - Ayanna Hardcastle, the only female partner at Leo's, is sick and tired of her friends and family trying to hook her up with men. To avoid yet another blind date, she lies to her friend that she is seeing someone. She's almost caught up in that lie until a stranger, Tanner Rafferty, comes to her rescue. Tanner is a wealthy business man who is used to having things his way and women chasing him. What happens when he finds himself doing the chasing?
As always, great job ladies!
Reviewed by
Savvy Sista Sophia
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Four Sizzling Hot Novellas
28 Dec 2004
Format:Paperback
Four of the best romance writers get together to give their readers a sizzling hot romance read for those cold winter days. The four novellas featured in Lets Get It On, show why these writers are at the top of the game. The setting is the infamous Leo's Supper club, found in Washington, DC. Leo's has been a place where lovers met and this time the four owners of Leo's find themselves falling in love.
In Love Lessons by Rochelle Alers, chef Tyrell Hardcastle receives a request to mentor high school students in the Culinary Arts. He contacts the teacher /coordinator of the program for a meeting to clarify his duties. When he meets Viola Chapman he knows he wants to get to know this woman better and what better way than through her taste buds. Things begin to heat up between the two of them in the kitchen and in the bedroom.
In Lady in Waiting by Donna Hill, Noah Hardcastle and Tara Mitchell have been engaged for two years and still Noah has no plans to tie the knot. Tara has had enough, returns Noah's ring and walks out of his life. When she walks out, an old flame Rachel Beaumont enters determined to make Noah love her again. Noah is then torn between two loves and must follow his heart to make a satisfying decision.
In Irresistible Attraction by Brenda Jackson, Tyrone Hardcastle is in New York working as a visiting music professor. Sydney Corbain is in New York City for rest and relaxation after trying an extremely tough case. While Sydney is out shopping, Tyrone spots her. He can not forget how attracted he was to her when they exchanged heated glances a year before at her brother`s wedding. Since they are both away from friends and family while in New York, what better time for them to act upon their mutual attraction to each other.
In Blind Date by Francis Ray, Ayanna Hardcastle, finds herself falling for the hotel developer Tanner Rafferty. When Tanner overhears a conversation between Ayanna and her best friend, that leads her friend to believe that she and Tanner are involved in a relationship, Tanner decides to make her words become the truth and coerce her into dating him. Kicking and fighting against falling in love, they both find they cannot resist being without each other.
This is a great read for all those who love romance novels and for those who are new to the romance genre. My advice is to light a candle, pour a glass of wine, put on some soft music and enjoy. This one you won't be disappointed with.
Jeanette
APOOO BookClub
In Love Lessons by Rochelle Alers, chef Tyrell Hardcastle receives a request to mentor high school students in the Culinary Arts. He contacts the teacher /coordinator of the program for a meeting to clarify his duties. When he meets Viola Chapman he knows he wants to get to know this woman better and what better way than through her taste buds. Things begin to heat up between the two of them in the kitchen and in the bedroom.
In Lady in Waiting by Donna Hill, Noah Hardcastle and Tara Mitchell have been engaged for two years and still Noah has no plans to tie the knot. Tara has had enough, returns Noah's ring and walks out of his life. When she walks out, an old flame Rachel Beaumont enters determined to make Noah love her again. Noah is then torn between two loves and must follow his heart to make a satisfying decision.
In Irresistible Attraction by Brenda Jackson, Tyrone Hardcastle is in New York working as a visiting music professor. Sydney Corbain is in New York City for rest and relaxation after trying an extremely tough case. While Sydney is out shopping, Tyrone spots her. He can not forget how attracted he was to her when they exchanged heated glances a year before at her brother`s wedding. Since they are both away from friends and family while in New York, what better time for them to act upon their mutual attraction to each other.
In Blind Date by Francis Ray, Ayanna Hardcastle, finds herself falling for the hotel developer Tanner Rafferty. When Tanner overhears a conversation between Ayanna and her best friend, that leads her friend to believe that she and Tanner are involved in a relationship, Tanner decides to make her words become the truth and coerce her into dating him. Kicking and fighting against falling in love, they both find they cannot resist being without each other.
This is a great read for all those who love romance novels and for those who are new to the romance genre. My advice is to light a candle, pour a glass of wine, put on some soft music and enjoy. This one you won't be disappointed with.
Jeanette
APOOO BookClub
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