King of Lawndale: (Kings of the Castle Book 9)

Dwayne Harper’s passion is giving disadvantaged boys the tools to transform themselves into successful men. Unfortunately, the minute he steps up to take his place among the men he considers brothers, two things stand in his way: a political office that does not want the competition Dwayne’s new education system will bring, and a well-connected former member of The Castle who will use everything in his power—even those who Dwayne mentors—to shut him down. Tiffany Mason is harboring a dark secret that can shatter Dwayne’s dream, not to mention his heart. While he is everything she could want in a handsome, intelligent, and driven man, her past makes her second guess the acceptance of his recent proposal. But while she’s searching for a way to disengage from the best relationship she’s ever had, a mutual female friend goes full throttle in an undercover mission to help Dwayne fight those who oppose him. Things become complicated for everyone involved when Tiffany’s past becomes part of a blackmail scheme with the ultimate goal of another woman wanting Dwayne all to herself. Now Tiffany wishes she had been honest with Dwayne from day one so she wouldn’t become a weapon that could be used against him on more than one level. One of these women holds the key to Dwayne’s success. The other can cause his downfall. Dwayne must choose the right queen, fend off his powerful enemies, and forge toward the success that’s due him as a King of the Castle. ABOUT THE KINGS OF THE CASTLE SERIES Each King book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers USA Today, New York Times, and National Bestselling Authors work together to provide you with a world you'll never want to leave. The Castle. Fate made them brothers, but protecting the Castle, each other, and the women they love, will make them Kings. Their combined efforts to find the current Castle members responsible for the attempt on their mentor’s life, is the beginning of dangerous challenges that will alter the path of their lives forever. These powerful men, unexpectedly brought together by their pasts and current circumstances, will become a force to be reckoned with. Book 1 – Kings of the Castle (the introduction to the series) Book 2 – King of Chatham Book 3 – King of Evanston Book 4 – King of Devon Book 5 – King of Morgan Park Book 6 – King of South Shore Book 7 – King of Lincoln Park Book 8 - King of Hyde Park Book 9 – King of Lawndale "My absolute favorite part from the whole series were the Queens. The way they came together and fought in place of their Kings showed the true power of a female and what we will do to protect not only what is ours but those we care about." - Kimberly L., Goodreads DON'T MISS the hot new standalone series, Knights of the Castle. The Kings of the Castle made them family, but the Knights will transform the world. Book 1 - King of Durabia Book 2 - Knight of Bronzeville Book 3 - Knight of South Holland Book 4 - Lady of Jeffrey Manor Book 5 - Knight of Grand Crossing Book 6 - Knight of Paradise Island Book 7 - Knight of Irondale Book 8 - Knight of Birmingham Book 9 - Knight of Penn Quarter Dwayne Harper's passion is giving disadvantaged boys the tools to transform themselves into successful men. But when he steps up to take his place among The Kings of the Castle—the men he considers brothers—politics and personalities clash, conspiring against him.Tiffany Mason harbors a dark secret that can shatter Dwayne's ultimate dream, not to mention the depths of his heart. While Dwayne is everything she could want in a handsome, intelligent, and driven man, details from her past have her doubting she's worthy of his marriage proposal. Complicating matters are new accusations against Dwayne, testing his dedication to his cause. Enter a female acquaintance who's determined to help Dwayne persevere, but her methods are questionable. She uses blackmail to achieve her goals—leveraging Tiffany's scandalous past in her jealousy-driven war chest. Exposed to Dwayne in this insidious manner, Tiffany has no recourse, and can only hope Dwayne chooses her as his queen for life. One woman holds the key to his success; the other will guide him to the cliff of his downfall. It will be the full test of Dwayne Harper's character to discern the difference—and claim his due success as a King of The Castle.ABOUT THE KINGS OF THE CASTLE SERIES Each book from 2-9 is a standalone story in the same world, with no cliffhangers. The Kings of the Castle is a series of self-contained stories with characters in a shared world full of high-stakes suspense, fast-paced plots, and breathtaking romance. Each book features a different King of the Castle, written by a bestselling author. The Castle Fate made them brothers, but protecting the Castle, each other, and the women they love, will make them Kings. Their combined efforts to find the current Castle members responsible for the attempt on their mentor's life, is the beginning of dangerous challenges that will alter the path of their lives forever. These powerful men, unexpectedly brought together by their pasts and current circumstances, will become a force to be reckoned with. Book 1 – Kings of the Castle (the introduction to the series)Book 2 – King of ChathamBook 3 – King of EvanstonBook 4 – King of DevonBook 5 – King of Morgan ParkBook 6 – King of South ShoreBook 7 – King of Lincoln ParkBook 8 - King of Hyde ParkBook 9 – King of Lawndale'My absolute favorite part from the whole series were the Queens. The way they came together and fought in place of their Kings showed the true power of a female and what we will do to protect not only what is ours but those we care about.'- Kimberly L., GoodreadsDON'T MISS the hot new standalone series, Knights of the Castle. The Kings of the Castle made them family, but the Knights will transform the world.Book 1 - King of DurabiaBook 2 - Knight of BronzevilleBook 3 - Knight of South HollandBook 4 - Lady of Jeffrey ManorBook 5 - Knight of Grand CrossingBook 6 - Knight of Paradise Island Book 7 - Knight of IrondaleBook 8 - Knight of Birmingham Book 9 - Knight of Penn Quarter Michael Parks loves his ex-girlfriend Nia Tate more than life itself...even though he broke her heart. He yearns to reveal things he was forced to hide from her. Maybe then she would give their love a second chance. But first he must rescue her from the murderous villains holding her captive. These criminals have a busy night planned. Within the next few hours, they intend to collect a handsome payoff for a migrant toddler and kill Nia for interfering in their illicit trade. Without Michael's intervention, both innocent parties will be doomed. But he doesn't have nearly enough time to save both of them-unless he can convince Nia to overcome her broken heart, trust his plan, and help him. If Nia will believe in Michael, even if only for this one night, her destiny and the child's destiny will forever be changed. Then Nia just might find that love never fails...and neither does Michael. CAYENNE by Janice M. Allen is a short story packed with the perfect balance of action, intrigue, and romance. ABOUT THE SUGAR SERIES Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers Book 1 - Stop in the Name of Love by Naleighna Kai and U. M. Hiram Book 2 - Spice of Life by J. L. Campbell Book 3 - His Biggest Fan by Martha Kennerson ABOUT THE SPICE SERIES Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers Book 1 - Loving All of Me by Naleighna Kai and Stephanie M. Freeman Book 2 - Carnal Confections by Shakir Rashaan Book 3 - Dirty Diana by J. D. Mason ABOUT THE EVERYTHING NICE SERIES Each book is a standalone, NO cliffhangers Book 1 - Sugar Ain't So Sweet by Naleighna Kai and LaAmmitai Book 2 - Spicing Things Up by Lisa Dodson Book 3 - Cayenne by Janice M. Allen