Sheryl Lister - Still Loving You

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Malcolm Gray is Lauren Emerson’s biggest regret. Eight years ago, a breakdown of trust cost her a beautiful future with the most charming man she’d ever met. Now a career-making opportunity brings the nutrition entrepreneur home, where she hopes to declare a truce with her ex-love, the star running back of the Los Angeles Cobras. But their first encounter unleashes explosive passion...and unwanted memories of the precious dreams they once shared.

Malcolm can’t forgive Lauren for her betrayal after they had pledged their eternal devotion. But her play-stopping curves alone are a turn-on he can’t resist. He knows he’ll never get over her—nor does he want to... Is their love worth a second chance? Or is he risking heartbreak again? As they jockey for position, a new set of rules could change the game for both of them.

SHERYL LISTER is a former pediatric occupational therapist with over twenty years of experience, and has enjoyed reading and writing for as long as she can remember. She’s been nominated for an Emma Award and an RT Reviewers’ Choice Award, and been named BRAB’s 2015 Best New Author and 2016 Breakout Author. She’s also been recently named Black Pearls Literary Magazine’s 2017 Author of the Year. When she’s not writing, Sheryl can be found on a date with her husband or in the kitchen creating appetizers. Sheryl resides in California and is a wife, mother of three daughters and a son-in-love, and grandmother to two special little boys. Visit her website at www.sheryllister.com.

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Still Loving You

Sheryl Lister

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ISBN: 978-1-474-08275-4

STILL LOVING YOU

© 2018 Sheryl Lister

Published in Great Britain 2018

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“Look, Malcolm, I know this is awkward for both of us.”

“Awkward? Is that what this is?” Malcolm leaped to his feet, and she instinctively took a step back. “Awkward doesn’t begin to define what this is. Why are you here?”

Lauren frowned and folded her arms. “I don’t know what you mean.”

“You could’ve taken a job anywhere. Why here?” he asked through clenched teeth. “I don’t want you here.”

She placed her hands on her hips and leaned up in his face, her dark brown eyes flashing with anger. “Because this is where I wanted to work. I was offered an opportunity few get, and taking it meant being closer to my family. What was I supposed to do, check with you first? News flash, Malcolm Gray, I don’t need your permission for my job choice, and whether you like it or not, I plan to be here for a long time!”

Something within him snapped, and before his action registered in his brain, he hauled her into his arms and crushed his mouth against hers in a hungry and demanding kiss.

Dear Reader,

Well, self-proclaimed bachelor for life Malcolm Gray is the sole holdout of the Gray clan, or so he thinks, until his past shows up in the form of his college sweetheart, Lauren Emerson. If you’ve kept up with the Gray brothers, you know that they possess a chivalry gene. Malcolm is no different, which makes it hard to keep his distance. Lauren gives as well as she gets, and sparks fly. They both have regrets, but there’s something sweet about love the second time around...if they’re willing to risk it all.

I had a fabulous time writing Siobhan, Morgan, Brandon, Khalil and Malcolm’s stories, and hope you enjoyed each of these siblings’ journeys to happily-ever-after. Next up are their cousins, the Hunters of Sacramento, and I’m excited to introduce them to you.

As always, I so appreciate all your love and support. Without you, I couldn’t do this.

Much love,

Sheryl

SherylLister.com

sheryllister@gmail.com

Facebook.com/SherylListerAuthor

Twitter.com/1Slynne

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For all those experiencing love the second time around.

Acknowledgments

My Heavenly Father, thank You for my life. You never cease to amaze me with Your blessings!

To my husband, Lance, you continue to show me why you’ll always be my #1 hero!

To my children, family and friends, thank you for your continued support. I appreciate and love you!

A special thank-you to my son-in-law, Otis Sutton, Sr., for the crash course in Madden (this story and Places in My Heart). Love you so much!

To my Club N.E.O. sisters, I love you ladies!

A special thank-you to the readers and authors I’ve met on this journey. You continue to enrich my life.

Thank you to my editor, Patience Bloom, for your editorial guidance and support.

A very special thank-you to my agent, Sarah E. Younger. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate having you in my corner.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text

About the Author

Booklist

Title Page

Copyright

Introduction

Dear Reader

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9