Dangerous Bonds Series by Shani Greene-Dowdell

“I don’t want anyone to know right away,” I whispered between kisses. “Your secret is safe with me,” he said, and I dropped the book from my hand as I snaked my fingers around his neck and deepened the kiss. It was time to just take that leap, no matter what dangerous curves were ahead. ~*~ Tameka Oliver has one job: dance with the best man at her sister’s reception. Except, when they begin to sway to the music, something she’s not trying to feel again washes over her... more“I don’t want anyone to know right away,” I whispered between kisses. “Your secret is safe with me,” he said, and I dropped the book from my hand as I snaked my fingers around his neck and deepened the kiss. It was time to just take that leap, no matter what dangerous curves were ahead. ~*~ Tameka Oliver has one job: dance with the best man at her sister’s reception. Except, when they begin to sway to the music, something she’s not trying to feel again washes over her. It’s a heated connection that sends her running out of the reception hall…and far away from Jeb Holloway. Jeb has her right where we wants her, safe in his arms. Then, she runs out on him, leaving him feeling empty mid-dance. A few months ago, he wouldn’t have even acted on his impulse to desire a woman like Tameka. Now that he’s left every bias behind, it’s going to take some convincing to get Tameka to believe her heart is safe with him. less

2 Books from the Dangerous Bonds Series Included: Book 1: Tameka Oliver has one job: dance with the best man at her sister’s reception. Except when they begin to sway to the music, something she’s not trying to feel again washes over her. It’s a heated connection that sends her running out of the reception hall…and far away from Jeb Holloway. Jeb has her right where he wants her, safe in his arms. Then, she pulls away, leaving him feeling empty mid-dance... more2 Books from the Dangerous Bonds Series Included: Book 1: Tameka Oliver has one job: dance with the best man at her sister’s reception. Except when they begin to sway to the music, something she’s not trying to feel again washes over her. It’s a heated connection that sends her running out of the reception hall…and far away from Jeb Holloway. Jeb has her right where he wants her, safe in his arms. Then, she pulls away, leaving him feeling empty mid-dance. Not long ago, he wouldn’t have imagined desiring a woman like Tameka. Now that he’s opened his mind and heart for love without color lines, he’s ready to convince Tameka her heart is safe with him. Book 2: Tameka Oliver’s ex-husband made her life miserable when they were together. When he loses his memory, he thinks they’re still married and deeply in love. How does she tell a sick man, not only are they not married, she can’t stand the sight of him and is about to marry another man? Jeb Holloway has a dilemma. After discovering life without hate and loving it, he falls in love with the woman of his dreams—Tameka. Because of the hidden hate culture in his old circle of friends in their small hick town, he wants to elope to an island and marry her, but how will Tameka react to his plan? Between Rodney’s memory loss and Jeb dealing with strongholds from his family and old friends, the men in Tameka’s life have enough drama to start a small war in Alabama. Will old town ways win, or will new love prevail? Note to readers: This installment contains books 1 & 2 of Safe Place. Part 1's storyline is the same as it's 2018 release but has been re-edited and improved for better quality reading. less

I've been bruised by love before. But this time feels different. I may have to admit I need him before a sick attraction becomes fatal. ALISE I breathe it in. I live it. Music is my life. Still, it is unreal that my career is skyrocketing. When a fan attacks me, my friends insist that I hire a bodyguard. I reluctantly hire one just to shut them up. BRUISER I’m captivated by my client. Completely taken. Her music. Her beauty. Her personality... moreI've been bruised by love before. But this time feels different. I may have to admit I need him before a sick attraction becomes fatal. ALISE I breathe it in. I live it. Music is my life. Still, it is unreal that my career is skyrocketing. When a fan attacks me, my friends insist that I hire a bodyguard. I reluctantly hire one just to shut them up. BRUISER I’m captivated by my client. Completely taken. Her music. Her beauty. Her personality. All of it pulls me in, night after night. She doesn’t think she needs me, but I have to protect her. I’ll show her that she needs me in more ways than one. VAN I’m broken living in a world where there is no Raven. Like an unanswered prayer, one sleepless night leads me to her. She thinks she’s someone else, so I might have to abduct her to get her back. The singer. The bodyguard. An obsession. All attractions are not created equal. Find out what happens when a man obsessed with a singer leads him to abduction or worse. less

He can’t escape a haunting memory…She can’t stop loving the man who breaks her heart…Will they escape the wrongful captors of their hearts and allow themselves a chance to heal? Xander I can’t be with her.Abuse is a vicious cycle in my family. No one has ever broken the generational curse. My grandfather broke my grandmother’s heart. My father destroyed my mother. I can’t have Jayne. I will ruin her. JayneI can’t keep going back to my ex and getting hurt. I’m done being used... moreHe can’t escape a haunting memory…She can’t stop loving the man who breaks her heart…Will they escape the wrongful captors of their hearts and allow themselves a chance to heal? Xander I can’t be with her.Abuse is a vicious cycle in my family. No one has ever broken the generational curse. My grandfather broke my grandmother’s heart. My father destroyed my mother. I can’t have Jayne. I will ruin her. JayneI can’t keep going back to my ex and getting hurt. I’m done being used. I know who I should be with now. Xander thinks he’ll break me if we give love a chance. But the truth is I’m already broken. He’s broken. All that’s left is for our spirits to mend together.The novella was previously published in the Cabin Fever Anthology. Revised with 20k words of content ADDED! less