More Than Love A Jenkins Family & Friends Novella by Sharon C. Cooper Genre: Contemporary Romance
Going from friends to lovers doesn’t come easy… Corporate Attorney Benjamin Jenkins is one of Cincinnati’s most eligible bachelors, but he’s only interested in one woman—Makena Nichols. Though life took them in different directions, they’ve been friends for over forty years. Now Ben wants more than just friendship. He wants all of her. Makena compares every man, including her ex-husband, to Ben. He’s her heart. She’s crazy about him, and what they share is more than love. But she’s not willing to risk their friendship for a romance that might not last. However, Ben is persistent, and her stubbornness is no match to his. When a Jenkins’ family secret shatters Ben’s world, Makena is the one he turns to. But will their friendship survive a roller-coaster of emotions? Or will their eternal love bring them through this challenging time? Add to Goodreads Amazon * Apple * B&N * Smashwords
Award-winning and bestselling author, Sharon C. Cooper, is a romance-a-holic – loving anything that involves romance with a happily-ever-after, whether in books, movies, or real life. Sharon writes contemporary romance, as well as romantic suspense and enjoys rainy days, carpet picnics, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. She’s been nominated for numerous awards and is the recipient of Emma Awards (RSJ) for Author of the Year 2019, Favorite Hero 2019 (INDEBTED), Romantic Suspense of the Year 2015 (TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES), Interracial Romance of the Year 2015 (ALL YOU’LL EVER NEED), and BRAB (book club) Award -Breakout Author of the Year 2014. When Sharon isn’t writing, she’s hanging out with her amazing husband, doing volunteer work or reading a good book (a romance of course). To read more about Sharon and her novels, visit www.sharoncooper.net Website * Blog * Facebook * Twitter * Instagram * Pinterest * Bookbub * Amazon * Goodreads
“Come here.” Ben pulled her close.
Makena didn’t protest. Instead she wrapped her arms around his neck and placed her chin on his
shoulder. She might be afraid to risk their friendship for something more serious, but there was one thing
she couldn’t deny. Being in Ben’s strong arms felt like home. Warm. Comfortable. Safe. It felt right. He
felt right.
She inhaled his fresh scent, a combination of his natural redolence and the body wash in the guest
bathroom. Makena loved everything about this man. He was intelligent, kind, honorable, and the most
dependable man she knew. He was everything she desired. What if she was making a mistake by not
taking their relationship to the next level? What if she kept the distance between them, and another
woman came along and snagged his attention? She would never know if they could be more than friends
if she didn’t give them a chance.
No. No. No, her common sense screamed inside of her. I can’t. We can’t, she told herself.
Ben moved slightly, and Makena’s head shot up. Their gazes collided, and before she could process
what was happening, his mouth settled over hers. The realization that he was…that she was…that they
were kissing each other, hit Makena like a two-by-four against her head.
The kiss was urgent, yet exploratory. She knew she should stop what he had started. She knew she
should push him away. She even knew the last thing they should be doing was kissing. But man if she
wasn’t enjoying the moment.
The kiss quickly grew more intense, sending the pit of her stomach into a tailspin. Ben’s hold on her
tightened and he deepened their connection. Makena’s brain told her to back away, but the desire pulsing
through her body said no, not yet.
“Well, it’s about time.”
Ben and Makena startled apart like two teenagers getting caught making out in the back seat of a
car. She tried catching her breath as her heart practically pounded out of her chest and her hand hovered
over her mouth.
Her daughter Ava stood at the opening of the kitchen, grinning like she was just notified that she
had won Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes.
“Does that mean that you approve?” Ben asked, his grin matching Ava’s.
Makena swatted his arm as embarrassment swirled inside of her. “There’s nothing to approve. That
ki— Uh, this,” she stammered, shocked that she hadn’t heard her daughter enter the house. “This is not
what it looked like.”
Ava burst out laughing. “Well, it looked like a whole lotta something to me.” She strolled toward
them, still grinning and walked into Ben’s arms, greeting him with a hug like usual. “Hey, Uncle Ben.
Are those your famous pancakes I smell?” she asked, searching the kitchen.
“Yeah, there’s plenty left in the warming drawer. Help yourself. We’ve eaten.”
Ava’s gaze bounced from Ben to Makena. “Really? ’Cause you guys still look a little hungry to
me.”
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