Bøger af Sheena Binkley

Camille Anderson always lived life on the straight and narrow- she never took a chance in life, especially with her best friend, Trevor Williams. The two were next door neighbors and experienced almost everything together. Although the two told each other everything, there was one thing Camille never admitted to Trevor and that was her feelings for him. After being out of town for a job position, Trevor returns to Houston with a new fiancé. He always looked at Camille as just his best friend, but at his engagement party, he starts to look at her in a different light, making him wonder if he is marrying the right woman. With a string of events involving the pair, as well as loyal friends dishing out romance advice, the two realize that being more than friends may not be such a bad idea. In fact, it could be what they needed all along. Available Now: A Chance at Love (Tia & Charles) The Wedding, Part I (Camille & Trevor) Coming Soon: The Wedding Part II- June 20th

Andrea "Andie" Williams and Dexter Robinson have known each other since they were in diapers. While their parents are the best of friends, the two are barely even acquaintances. While Dexter is the most popular guy at Williamson High School and only cares about which girl he will sleep with next, Andrea is focused on getting into her dream college, Yale. When they are placed together for an unlikely project, the two have to come together not only to pass their class, but also graduate. With a series of events surrounding them, they both realize that their first experience at love could be with the person who was right in front of them all along.

Mika Windsor's life was slowing becoming perfect. From her new job to her man, everything was falling into place for her; until her ex suddenly pops back into the picture. She tries to avoid him, but when constant reminders of their relationship continues to haunt her, she starts to question everything about her life and her future. Devin Myers had made a few mistakes in his past, but the one thing he has always had hope in was his relationship with Mika. She was the love of his life and despite all of the obstacles the two has faced, he knew they were destined to be together. While serving time in prison, he planned to reclaim everything that he has lost, including Mika. When an opportunity came to him, he figured that was the perfect moment to get his girl back; but will it be too late? Anthony Harper has been Mika's new man for almost two years and he loves her unconditionally. But as skeletons began to slowly come out of his closet, Anthony doesn't know what to do, which can ultimately affect his relationship with Mika. Will he be able to cover up his betrayal or will it all come crashing down? Find out what happens when three lives are forever changed in I'm The Only One You Need.

Morgan Carter always lived life on the edge. He never cared about anything or anyone until he set his sights on Hayley Stevens. Hayley is someone that he has known since they were kids, but it wasn't until their adult years that he started to notice how beautiful of a woman she really had become. Unfortunately, it's hard to see her as anything more than his best friend's sister. Hayley, on the other hand, had instantly felt a connection with Morgan the moment they met. She knows that she's playing with fire, especially since her brother doesn't want him anywhere near her. But, she's determined to make Morgan hers, even if it destroys the relationship she has with her brother and the life-long friendship between the two. Once they give in to their desires of being together, they are faced with several issues. Secrets are unveiled as deceit and mayhem follow. Will there be anyone that Morgan and Hayley can run to or will they learn there is nobody around that they can really trust?

Tia Simmons has been happily dating Eric Taylor for the past six months, and could possibly see a future with him. He's everything Tia wants in a man- smart, funny, and extremely sexy, but she feels something is missing in the relationship. Until she finds what she's looking for, she'll be with Eric as long as she can. Charles Robinson always dated women without the concept of falling in love. He doesn't even want to think about the word considering he was at one point in his life. When his ex arrives claiming she wants another chance with him, he starts to rethink the notion that love is not a bad thing. Although the two are living their lives, they both are centered around their best friends, Camille Anderson and Trevor Williams, who are madly in love. Seeing the two together put their own lives in prospective and wonder if their lives are where they should be. But there is one problem that have plagued them both. Tia and Charles have known each other since high school. They were actually good friends, until one night changed their relationship forever. After that night, the two have been distanced, causing them to snip at each other any chance they got. But when a new merger unexpectedly puts Tia and Charles in the same company, the two have to come together not only for a big account, but also to settle their differences before both are out of a job. Through a string of events, including a drunken night out, a game of strip Twister, and a wedding, the two realize that love can come when they least expect it.

Jamarcus Broussard is living his best life. Not only is he the newly appointed manager of Suds-Richmond, but things between him and his new girlfriend, Denisha Sheldon, is quickly becoming serious. He hasn't always been lucky in love, especially after his last relationship ended when his ex-fiancée left him at the altar. He didn't think he could be in another relationship, but Denisha has helped him believe in love again, making him consider giving marriage another try. When Tamara Harris walked out on Jamarcus on their wedding day, she was hurt and confused about the issues that were plaguing her life. She didn't want Jamarcus to be apart of her issues and figured it was best for her to disappear from his life. After applying for a position back in Houston, she figured it was time to go home. What she never imagined was the position she applied for was to be the newest office manager at Suds and her boss was her ex-fiancé! While the tension is inevitable between the two, Tamara is determined to get her life back on track and to make amends with Jamarcus. When the two see each other for the first time since that disastrous day, they both can't deny their feelings for each other. Will they be able to work together, or will they still hold a grudge that could cost them their jobs?With the daily craziness at Suds, his relationship with Denisha, and having his ex-fiancée back in his life, Jamarcus has a lot to deal with, but all of that will become an afterthought when a life-changing secret comes out, throwing Jamarcus' life into a tailspin. Will he be able to cope with the fallout, or will it bring him to a downward spiral that could cost him more than Suds?

Elise Thompson always has been the independent one of the Thompson siblings. She never worried about anything or anyone, expect when it comes down to her ex, Dante Wilson. Although she loves him, she can't be with him, especially with all the issues the two has together. When she meets Jared Crawford, she starts to see life in a different way. While he wants a relationship with her, Elise is holding back, mainly because of her feelings for Dante. But when issues start to arise between her and Jared and with the reappearance of her mother, she soon realizes what's important and to live life for herself.

Camille Anderson has been dreaming about her wedding with Trevor Williams since she first laid eyes on him in her driveway 18 years ago. Now that her dream is coming true, she doesn't want anything to interfere with her special day. But when issues surrounding her parents, an office scandal and Trevor's nosy cousin come into play, Camille wonders if her dream day will go up in smoke. Trevor Williams doesn't want anything to go wrong with his wedding with Camille. He wants to do everything perfectly; but when he is faced with an important decision, he soon realizes that not everything in life will be the way he wants it. With the issues that are surrounding them, they soon have to re-evaluate the love they have for each other and most importantly, the friendship they deeply cherish.

Morgan Carter always lived life on the edge. He never cared about anything or anyone until he set his sights on Hayley Stevens. Hayley is someone that he has known since they were kids, but it wasn't until their adult years that he started to notice how beautiful of a woman she really had become. Unfortunately, it's hard to see her as anything more than his best friend's sister.Hayley, on the other hand, had instantly felt a connection with Morgan the moment they met. She knows that she's playing with fire, especially since her brother doesn't want him anywhere near her. But, she's determined to make Morgan hers, even if it destroys the relationship she has with her brother and the life-long friendship between the two.Once they give in to their desires of being together, they are faced with several issues. Secrets are unveiled as deceit and mayhem follow. Will there be anyone that Morgan and Hayley can run to or will they learn there is nobody around that they can really trust?

Britney: When I first met Jayden Robertson, he was just my best friend's brother. I tried to keep my feelings hidden, but every time I was around him, they became more evident. I didn't want to just be his friend. I knew he felt the same way, but with basketball surrounding his life, I didn't want to interfere since going pro is his dream. Can I accept his lifestyle and what he stands for, or will I end up losing him before our relationship even begins? Jayden: Love is something I'd always wanted to experience, but I never had until I met Britney Lewis. She's everything I want in a woman - smart, confident, and extremely beautiful. We'd always talked about a relationship but never actually pursued one. With basketball consuming my life 24/7, I didn't have time for anything else; but for Britney, I would make time. But there is something that has pained me for years that no one knows about. I knew I should let go, but that's something I was finding hard to do. Will she be the one to help me through my struggles, or will I end up losing everything I've worked hard for, including my relationship with Britney?

Tia Simmons can't wait to be Mrs. Charles Robinson. She has everything planned, from the venue to the caterer, making everything completely perfect. Or, so she thought. When she hires Camille to be her wedding coordinator, paranoia comes into play when she thinks her best friend is trying to sabotage her wedding. Along with the issues she's having with Camille, she also has to deal with her new extended family, making her wonder if she's going nuts. But when unexpected news shatters Tia's world, she's not sure if she should tell anyone about it or if she should keep it to herself until the wedding is over. Charles Robinson is totally in love with Tia and would do anything for their special day. Whatever Tia wants, he's in agreement with. Except hiring Camille as their wedding coordinator. When issues clash between the three, will it test their friendship? Along with the issues he's having with the reappearance of his father and a brother who can't be trusted, Charles has to wonder which is more important - trying to do the right thing or being happy.

Cheryl: Falling in love is something I'd never imagined. I didn't think love existed, mainly because of the way I was raised. Relationships were never in the cards, especially since I gave a chance on one, and it nearly destroyed me. When I met Marcus Walker, I was only looking for a fling, nothing more; but the more time I spent with him, the more I realized he could be so much more. Not only has he helped me through my family drama but also with a situation I thought was way behind me. Now, I understand what love is and how powerful it can be. But will I let myself be loved, or will I continue to believe that love is not for me? Marcus: One thing I said I will never do in my life is fall in love. Being in love is great for some people, but not for me. That all changed when I met Cheryl Thompson. At first, I thought she would be like the rest, just a one-night stand, but when I saw what she was going through, I realized she was much more than a fling; she was someone I wanted to commit to. Will I be able to trust myself and give her what she needs, or will I end up destroying her even more?

Throughout my life, I had the best of everything. I was the popular one at school, had a great girlfriend, and was doing what I loved most - playing football. But no one saw the issues I faced at home nor the problems with my life and with my parents. I tried to do everything to please them, but it was never enough. Eventually, my decisions cost more than the life I knew; it also cost me the girl I loved. Now, I'm ready to take back everything that I'd lost. It's time to redeem myself from everything that I have done...

Riana: I wasn't expecting to meet anyone when I arrived at Shaw University. After my last stint at love, the only thing I wanted to focus on is getting through my first semester of college without any drama. That was my intentions, until I met Shawn Walker. At first I didn't like him. He was arrogant and cocky; someone that I could easily despised, if he wasn't so damn sexy. But one night changed my thoughts about him. I was able to let down my guard and be myself. Now, I have a second chance at love. Will I let myself love again, or will I continue to live in the past? Shawn: After my last girlfriend cheated on me, love was not on my agenda. I tried to escape it at all costs, until I met Riana Robertson. After thinking she was like every other girl, I easily avoided being around her, but that night, when I saw what happened to her, I had to help her. I had to protect her. That night changed the way I felt about her and I realized I could fall hard for her. But will our relationship survive once she finds out the truth about me. Or will I lose her forever...

Monica: I'd always been unlucky with love. No matter how much I've tried to experience it, something always happens to make me turn away. When I was with Donnell Patterson, I believed I finally had a chance at it, but I ended up destroying it by being selfish. Now, I have a second chance with Zack Hall. He's a woman's dream - smart, generous, and sexy as hell. But now that I'm with someone else, why does Donnell keep coming back into my thoughts? Should I let go of the past, and start with someone new, or go back to the person that I've always considered my one true love? Donnell: Monica Taylor and I have had our shares of ups and downs. Honestly, we had more downs than ups. But no matter what we did to each other, we always found our way back to each other; but she did the unthinkable when she tried to hook up with Marcus Walker. Now, I'm with someone new, who makes me really happy. Dominique Sawyer is amazing; not only is she smart and beautiful, but she's also drama-free. But if she's so perfect, why do I keep thinking about the person who has continuously broke my heart?

For every young person's life, college is all about embarking on being independent and learning new everyday lessons. But, for these four young women, they get more than they bargain for during one semester at Shaw University. Riana Robertson has always been vocal on her opinions and stood up for what she believed in. She thought she was living the perpetual life by having the perfect boyfriend, but she never imagined that her boyfriend has been living a lie for quite some time. When another man comes into her life, she has to make a choice on who she should be with: her boyfriend or the guy that has caught her attention in more ways than one. Britney Lewis has always been loyal to her friends, especially her best friend, Riana. While Ri and her cousin, Cheryl, are on vacation during the summer, Britney has been doing the unthinkable with the person closest to Riana. Will she be able to tell Riana the truth about her misdeeds, or will she continue living a lie? Cheryl Thompson has been through a lot in her young age, but that hasn't stopped her from striving for new goals. With meeting a new man and gaining a new found confidence within herself, will she finally be able to live the life she always dreamed of? Monica Taylor is the wildest one of the bunch and usually reacts before thinking. When she gets tangled up in a crazy situation, will she be able to get it out it, or will it destroy her life? Take a journey with Riana, Britney, Cheryl, and Monica, as they experience life and love during their sophomore year in college in part one of Love, Life, and Happiness: The Lost Story. This story is the original version of the indie series; Love, Life, and Happiness.

Riana: From the first moment I'd laid eyes on Shawn Walker, I never thought he would be the love of my life. In the three years we have been together, we have been through so much, and I couldn't imagine anyone else I would have wanted by my side. Now, we're about to experience another event that has us both in shock. Will we be able to get through this one together, or will it end up destroying our relationship? Shawn: I never thought I would experience love again until Riana Robertson entered my life. The two of us have been through hell and back, but we're still standing. Now that I've graduated Shaw and heading into the real world, I have a lot of responsibility, not just for myself, but for my growing family. With all of the issues surrounding Riana and me, will we slowly lose sight of the love we have for each other, or will it strengthen us as a couple?

Carmen Fernandez has always been the independent one of the Fernandez family. From opening up her first boutique at age 20 to being one of the most sought after business owner in two major cities, she has definitely made her mark as an entrepreneur. Although her professional life is soaring, her personal life needs a bit of work. While perfecting her various businesses, she never really thought about getting into a relationship. She figured her brothers Mark and Sebastian had that in the bag with them being married and having families of their own. She only wanted to be with someone when it was convenient for her. That's why she decided to take notice to Albert Garcia, the manager at Suds Overton.Albert is the typical go-getter. He started off as an employee with Mark at the Harrison store before heading to the Overton store as the assistant manager. Now, he's the store leader and has been doing well for himself, until recent incident with customers and employees causing Mark to reevaluate Albert's position with the company. With his busy schedule with the car washes, his restaurant, and his vow renewal with his wife Vanessa, Mark doesn't have the time to tend to Albert's issues, so he enlisted Carmen to help savage the store. He figured it's a good idea, but for Carmen, it's the worst. Mainly because she doesn't want anything to do with Suds.When she sold her shares of the business to Mark, she did it because she wanted to explore other avenues. She wanted to make a name for herself, and not through the family business; but since Albert was a good friend, she figured she would help him out the best way she could. Once she starts spending time with him, she starts to realize that Albert could be more than just a friend.Or could he?Another store that is making noise is Suds Dallas, which is ran by Kenny Battle. Kenny was a former employee with the company, so when he learned that Suds was looking for a manager for their new store, he jumped at the chance to apply. Little did he know, he didn't realize the current owner was also his nemesis, Troy Jimenez . Once the two were able to put their differences to the side, he was able to bring the store to new heights, making it the best store opening in the city. He's proud of his accomplishments that he has made so far, but he feels like there's one thing that's missing, which is the one person he let walk out of his life.When him and Carmen dated years ago, the two didn't want to be in a relationship, so they understood the boundaries the two set for each other. Little did he know, he didn't realize that Carmen was the love of his life. He never really dated after being with Carmen, because no other woman compared to her. When he moved to Dallas, he didn't think he would see her again, until she unexpectedly appeared at his store. He figured it wasn't pure luck; it was purely faith. But does Carmen knows that?When Carmen decided to check out Suds Dallas, she didn't think she would be running into her ex, but when she saw him, she unexpectedly have thoughts that she didn't think were there. She pushed them out of her mind, knowing that there could be nothing between the two. But when her cousin-in-law, Reece Jimenez, ask Carmen to help out on a project for the Dallas store, Carmen starts to spend more time at the car wash, and in Kenny's presence. As the two goes down memory lane, they both discover that love could have been there between them all along.Go with Carmen as she takes a personal journey as she realizes that there's more to life than just work and also comes to terms that she could fall in love if she's ready.

Troy Jimenez is one of the top managers at Suds Car Wash-Richmond, but is also a huge player. From his constant flirting with customers to him indulging in many of the employees, he loves the ladies, and with his good looks and charm, he knows he can get any woman that comes into his path. That was until Reece Palmer came into his life. Reece is everything Troy wants in a woman: smart, ambitious, and sexy as hell. As he tries to find ways to get with her, Reece is definitely not falling for his antics, making Troy wonder if she's worth the fight. Or is she? After quitting her job and abruptly leaving the only city she knows, Reece decides to move to Houston to be near her cousin, Vanessa, her husband, Mark, and their daughter Samantha. She doesn't know what direction her life is heading, but she knows she needs a job fast. Her cousin suggests she come work at Suds as the new office manager. With the location needing a bit of a facelift, Reece is up for the challenge; little did she know she also need to get the manager in line. In more ways than one. With the daily theatrics of the business, including bickering amongst the employees, and rude customers, Reece has her job cut out for her; but the real issue is with Troy. She wants to strangle him on a daily basis, making her wonder if her feelings for him are pure hate, or something more. The constant interaction between the two will make them wonder if there is something more between them. While Reece is trying not to get involve with a co-worker, Troy has even bigger demons to deal with, causing him to finally face them head-on. Will the two be able to get past their personal issues to see where their feelings are for each other, or will their dilemmas push them further away from what is right in front of them?