The Ramseys Series by AlTonya Washington

Author Michaela Sanders has a successful writing career, but love and security have always eluded her...until a research trip takes a surprisingly romantic turn. Quest Ramsey and his brother Quaysar belong to one of Seattle's most successful families, and Michaela is in town to profile them for an upcoming biography. But when Michaela uncovers a secret that threatens to ruin his family name, she'll have to choose between the integrity of her profession, and the love she never thought she'd find.

The pain of lost love has shaped Tykira Lowery, and despite the challenges of starting life anew, her savvy business skills and warm spirit guarantee her entrepreneurial success. Now, coming face to face with Quaysar Ramsey each day was overwhelming her nerves… and her desires... moreThe pain of lost love has shaped Tykira Lowery, and despite the challenges of starting life anew, her savvy business skills and warm spirit guarantee her entrepreneurial success. Now, coming face to face with Quaysar Ramsey each day was overwhelming her nerves… and her desires. One dance in this resort developer's arms led Tykira to believe there may be a chance to start over with the man she'd lost once before… Convinced that a threat still exists on her life, Quaysar Ramsey has kept Tykira at arms length for years. Now seeing her back in Seattle at his brother's wedding, old embers began to ignite into a flaming passion. Amid surprising revelations, and some hard truths, Tykira and Quaysar might just bridge the gap that has kept them apart for far too long. Will his true feelings for the only woman who has ever held his heart finally bring them together? less

Deep down Fernando Ramsey longs for the kind of love his parents never shared--a love based on equality and respect. Sadly, he hasn't met the woman to make his secret yearning come true, until he meets Contessa Warren. Gorgeous and sexy, the Chicago publisher is everything Fernando desires--. Unfortunately, Contessa is out to prove the Ramseys are hip-deep in a scandal that could harm more than their family name. Sh's also dangerously close to falling for Fernando... moreDeep down Fernando Ramsey longs for the kind of love his parents never shared--a love based on equality and respect. Sadly, he hasn't met the woman to make his secret yearning come true, until he meets Contessa Warren. Gorgeous and sexy, the Chicago publisher is everything Fernando desires--. Unfortunately, Contessa is out to prove the Ramseys are hip-deep in a scandal that could harm more than their family name. Sh's also dangerously close to falling for Fernando. The red-hot passion they share in the bedroom is making it hard for Contessa to concentrate in the newsroom. The million-dollar question--can Fernando and Contessa's relationship survive the shocking revelations about to shake the powerful Ramsey clan? less

Yohan Ramsey and Melina Dan battle private demons and simmering passions, when their paths cross following an eight-year separation. The murder of eighteen year old Sera Black has haunted Yohan's family for decades. What really happened the night she died? Melina knows and it's wreaked chaos in her life ever since. Forced to leave her home and the man she loved, she's now faced with horrors from the past and the darkly seductive Yohan Ramsey back in her life... moreYohan Ramsey and Melina Dan battle private demons and simmering passions, when their paths cross following an eight-year separation. The murder of eighteen year old Sera Black has haunted Yohan's family for decades. What really happened the night she died? Melina knows and it's wreaked chaos in her life ever since. Forced to leave her home and the man she loved, she's now faced with horrors from the past and the darkly seductive Yohan Ramsey back in her life. Melina thought things could get no worse. She then discovers a truth, so devastating it would destroy the only man she'd ever loved. Not only was she fearful of how Yohan would accept the news, she was terrified of what he might do once he heard it. Torn apart by anger and regret yet bound by love and desire, Yohan and Melina's lives will collide in another Ramsey explosion. less

Johari Frazier's life was forever changed when she found the man she adored in the arms of another woman. The scene was staged but the damage had been done. Being betrayed by Moses Ramsey was a thing Johari never thought possible. He was the man she loved beyond reason. The man she planned to marry. The man whose child she carried. Moses knew nothing of the child or the fact that Johari had come to share news of the pregnancy... moreJohari Frazier's life was forever changed when she found the man she adored in the arms of another woman. The scene was staged but the damage had been done. Being betrayed by Moses Ramsey was a thing Johari never thought possible. He was the man she loved beyond reason. The man she planned to marry. The man whose child she carried. Moses knew nothing of the child or the fact that Johari had come to share news of the pregnancy. He'd set in motion, plans to break her heart and it was the very last thing he wanted to do. Still, she was better off away from him-away from the sickness that shrouded his family in scandal. Now, years later, a chance to right the wrongs of the past give Moses hope that he could reclaim the woman he loves. Of course, he'll have to triumph over the fact that she hates him beyond reason. There are also revelations threatening to tear down the criminal fabric shielding certain Ramsey elders. A new stage has been set. Danger is the star and Moses prays all he's done to protect Johari won't come undone in the latest act of the Ramsey saga. less

Taurus Ramsey is a man who harbors his own share of scandal. The son of Houston and Daphne Ramsey; whose recent murders shook the powerful clan, Taurus fears he's doomed to be the sort of man his father was. He's about to accept that he'll never be blessed with family and real happiness when the personification of exquisite walks back into his life after an erotic encounter one year earlier. Nile Becquois is a woman with her own secrets and an even greater amount of scandal... moreTaurus Ramsey is a man who harbors his own share of scandal. The son of Houston and Daphne Ramsey; whose recent murders shook the powerful clan, Taurus fears he's doomed to be the sort of man his father was. He's about to accept that he'll never be blessed with family and real happiness when the personification of exquisite walks back into his life after an erotic encounter one year earlier. Nile Becquois is a woman with her own secrets and an even greater amount of scandal. Of course it's not a scandal she made. Unfortunately being Cufi Muhammad's daughter was scandal within itself and the reknown artist wants no one aware of her link to the monster. Taurus has vowed not to let Nile go without getting answers to his questions. Answers however, are the very things Nile is unprepared to give. Especially when she fears they could cost her the man she loves. less

Creep toward the uncovering point, nothing will be the same. Quest is harboring a volatile secret. Every instinct warns him to come clean with his wife yet at the same time those instincts warn that Mick would be shattered once he does. Michaela; having had enough of her husband’s overbearing and 'protection at all costs’ nature reclaims the part of herself she fears she’s lost... moreCreep toward the uncovering point, nothing will be the same. Quest is harboring a volatile secret. Every instinct warns him to come clean with his wife yet at the same time those instincts warn that Mick would be shattered once he does. Michaela; having had enough of her husband’s overbearing and 'protection at all costs’ nature reclaims the part of herself she fears she’s lost. The release of “Royal Ramsey” the revealing biography on Quest’s family has been a sore spot between the couple for years. For Michaela, the book’s publication is as much about proving to Quest that she’s not some helpless soul in need of his exquisite guidance as it is about staying true to the person she had to become to survive the life she was forced to lead. Circumstances however, won’t wait for Mick and Quest to be honest with one another. A sequence of events will collide in a final stormy Ramsey onslaught where Quest’s and Michaela’s marriage could be the casualty. less

Journey to Scotland where Darby Ellis and Kraven DeBurgh embark upon a fiery, erotic romance that sets the stage for the next level of Ramsey mystery, drama and revenge.

Book of Scandal promises just what its title implies. Discover where the treachery, passion and mysteries all began for the Ramseys. Die-hard fans of the series already know how much the current generation has suffered due to the actions of the Ramsey Elders- discover why. Forget what you think you know. Uncover the truth in a pre-quel which can only be described as...Scandalous.

Get the back story on the couples you know and love. Find out how things so right went so terribly wrong. Discover new elements to the Ramsey puzzle. Uncover the dynamic between The Ramsey heroines and The Tesano heroesbefore you delve into the new saga coming 2011.Enjoy these seven tales of Love, Loss, Drama and Seduction.

Drama follows the Ramseys and Tesanos wherever they go- even on Christmas vacation. Join the lovers as they indulge in an exquisite winter getaway complete with romance, laughter and sizzling intimacy. See how the sexy and beautiful do the Holidays during a Lover’s Christmas.