Books by Maryann Clarke

Sometimes moving into a new future means letting go of the past. If two clashing agents of change can change they way they see each other - they might just change the world for good, and build a beautiful future together. Attorney Sharon Beckett worked hard to lift her life out of the gutter. Her shameful scandalous past keeps her out of the limelight and firmly on the side of the establishment. And nothing else. In her mind, a pro-bono case for a skid row non-profit is the opposite of career advancement, but she'll do what she must to climb that last corporate rung.Passionate and angry social worker Kent Sawyer is determined to save troubled street kids by opening a much-needed shelter. But getting development approval depends on forging an unlikely alliance with a beautiful cold-hearted ice princess.Scandal-averse Sharon, assigned to Kent's project, could take on corrupt city officials and greedy developers to help him succeed, but she won't. Until secrets from her past surface, and a dark turn of events forces her hand.Can Sharon and Kent put their differences aside and learn to work together for the greater good, or will Kent's dreams of righting the past by brightening the future implode before they even break ground?Before You Knew Me is a full length stand alone novel and can be read independently of other books in the Having It All series.

Gifted architect Alexa Jenner has a strategic plan for architectural stardom and the ultimate goal of an independent practice. She vitally needs a prestigious new project, but her boss and mentor-with-benefits stands in the way.She grew up watching her mother pay a heavy price for love, at the loss of her freedom, her creativity and her identity- a price Alexa swore she would never pay. Now nothing will stand in the way of her success. Bruce Koczynski has success in spades, living a life of leisure after selling his software company for millions. But money can't buy the thing he was deprived of as a child, and desires most.When crisis obliges them to jointly care for their best friends' kids, a few weeks in each other's company disrupts their carefully constructed plans. Alexa can scarcely afford the time, so sharing responsibilities with her sexy arch-nemesis is the only way it works, though the arrangement may be the death of her. Will the unexpected intimacy of playing house wreak havoc on their lives?With Alexa's world turned upside-down, she must question what she really wants in life-and in love. What will she choose when the design for her future seems beyond her control?What is the price of sacrifice, when love is the prize?Making Room For You was previously published as Disruption by Design.

New from MaryAnn Clarke Scott, Award-winning author of The Art of Enchantment.She welcomes any risk, as long as it doesn't involve her own carefully guarded heart.Adrenaline junkie, Niki Ballantyne is a risk-taker at work and at play. Haunted by guilt over her brother's tragic death, she's devoted to saving others in trouble.While on an adventure holiday in the south of France, she meets handsome and charming traveller Luc and his shy friend, the gentle giant Didier.Helping the bullied blacksmith win the love of another woman is not a typical rescue project for Niki, but she's driven by compassion for her lonely new friend. Bittersweet memories of her brother's life compel Niki to stay and support the star-crossed giant.Their forged affair is perfectly safe. There's no risk of getting emotionally involved, but teaching him about intimacy comes with consequences, and lesson to be learned.Particularly when it comes to Luc. On the cusp of a life-altering decision, Luc is drawn to daredevil Niki, though she upends his carefully laid plans for a perfect future. Despite instant chemistry and a powerful connection, Niki pushes him away. But when a sudden emergency brings Luc to her rescue, the way he sees her vulnerability scares her more than anything. Now she has to decide if the last thing she ever wanted might be exactly what she needs.