Madaris Family Saga Volume 4/Courting Justice/A Madaris Bride for Christmas/Best Laid Plans

Book excerpt: The Madaris men are about to meet their destinies... Don't miss a single reader-beloved story in this unforgettable collection from New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson. Courting Justice Winning a high-profile case has given a huge boost to New York attorney DeAngelo Di Meglio's career - and his love life. Too bad fame hasn't helped him win the woman he's been infatuated with for years. Tired of waiting and wondering, Angelo books a trip to the singles-only Bahamas resort where Peyton Mahoney is celebrating her thirtieth birthday. And just as he hoped, when they finally connect, the chemistry is mind-blowing... A Madaris Bride for Christmas One by one, Madaris men have surrendered to the matchmaking schemes of Felicia Laverne Madaris, matriarch of the family. But Lee Madaris isn't letting anyone else control his destiny. He'll bring a bride of his own choosing to the family's holiday gathering - if his hotel's gorgeous new chef will agree to a marriage of convenience. Though Carly Briggs is reluctant to complicate their working relationship, Lee's tempting offer is so hard to resist. And soon, desire is clouding their no-strings arrangement. But the danger that made Carly flee Miami is about to land at their door. Best Laid Plans Even a famed matchmaker like Nolan Madaris's great-grandmother can't get it right every time. Nolan, the notorious fun-loving ladies' man, could never connect with someone as straitlaced as tech whiz Ivy Chapman. Yet the scheme Ivy proposes is tempting - they can pretend to be a couple, just long enough to satisfy their families. What happens, though, when Ivy's plan to get her relatives off her back has an unexpected side effect: getting her into Nolan's bed? Now Ivy and Nolan will have to decide what's fake, what's real and what's worth fighting for...