The four Harrison sisters are torn apart after the deaths of their parents. They are split up by the Foster Care system. Eboni promises her sisters that she will find them when she gets older. Eboni is lucky. The Wynter family adopts her and she grows up in a loving family with older brothers to protect her. As an adult, Eboni becomes a firefighter. She takes a leave from her job to locate her sisters. Romance is the last thing on her mind. One look at her sexy neighbor sets her blood on fire. Will Eboni give in to passion or will she pass it up so she can search for her sisters?
Darren Grayson is a real estate mogul who enjoys the Manhattan singles scene. Darren is not looking to settle down any time soon. When he meets Eboni, thoughts all other woman go right out of his mind. He wants her and he sets out to do whatever it takes to get her. Eboni is not easy to conquer. As they grow closer, Darren fears that his past might come between them. What will Eboni do when she learns his secret?
In the first book of Wayne Jordan’s Once Upon a Time series, a modern day fairytale unfolds that will capture the reader’s heart. Unexpected passion brings two people together. Eboni wants to find her sisters and a romance can only distract her. In spite of her goals, Darren is too delicious for her to ignore. Mr. Jordan takes the reader on an emotional rollercoaster ride as Eboni tries to fight her feelings for Darren so she can concentrate on her quest. Darren, a known player, finally finds a woman he wants to spend his life with, but his past might stand in his way. This book has all the elements of an old-fashioned fairytale including a happily ever after ending. I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
Rachel Davis falls in love with George Simpson in High School. In spite of his reputation as a player, Rachel eventually agrees to date him. They become lovers and stay together for five years. George asks Rachel to marry him, but he starts having second thoughts. They both plan to become lawyers. Rachel goes to Oxford on a scholarship and George attends a local law school. Rachel hears George tell a friend that he plans to break their engagement. She cries and leaves him. Three months later Rachel marries the judge she works for and moves away. Rachel thinks she will never see George again. She is wrong.
