Their own private paradise

After a daring, headline-making rescue, basketball star Naomi Venable accepts Zack Keathley’s invitation to spend a week recuperating at his sprawling country estate. The sinfully sexy millionaire could have his pick of any woman in the world. But once he sets his sights on Naomi there’s no way she can resist this rugged alpha male’s charms…

Zack owes Naomi for coming to the aid of his baby sister. But grateful isn’t all the driven developer feels for the sleek and sultry pro athlete. And once he makes up his mind, there’s no stopping the aroused penthouse playboy! Caught in Naomi’s seductive spell, can Zack convince this fearless sorority sister that their passionate
paradise is meant to last forever?

MICHELLE MONKOU became a world traveler at three years old when she left her birthplace of London, England and moved to Guyana, South America. She then moved to the United States as a young teen. An avid reader, mixed with her cultural experiences, set the tone for a vivid imagination. It wasn't long before the stories in her head became stories on paper.
In the middle of writing romantic fiction, she added a Master's of International Business to her Bachelor's in English.

Michelle was nominated for the 2003 Emma Award for Favorite New Author for her debut novel -- Open Your Heart. She followed with several notable series, such as, the Glen Knolls, Mastersons and most recently, the Ladies of Distinction about five sorority sisters.

Since September '06, Michelle became part of the launch of Harlequin's new African American romance line, Kimani Romance. Sign up for her newsletter or visit her on Myspace or Facebook for her latest releases.