The Business of Love

by Cheris Hodges

Jill Atkinson has it a successful business, good friends and the respect of the Atlanta corporate community. But when the lights go down at night, all she has is loneliness. Jill hasn?t allowed a man to get close to her since her last relationship ended in betrayal. As the New Year dawns, Jill arrives home to find a fire ripping through her high rise. Grabbing her laptop and racing down the stairs, she runs right into the arms of firefighter Darren Alexander. Darren has had his fill of lying women. His ex-wife lied about her fidelity, but in spite of his distrust of women there is something about Jill that appeals to him. Jill wants to love Darren, but her past stands between them. When the truth comes out, she may lose everything they have built together.

Genres: Romance, African American Romance

Paperback

First published September 1, 2006

About the author

Cheris Hodges was bitten by the writing bug at an early age and always knew she wanted to be a writer. She is a 1999 graduate of Johnson C. Smith University and a freelance writer in Charlotte, North Carolina. A native of Bennettsville, South Carolina, Cheris loves hearing from her readers.

Reviews

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

GOOD STORY BUT

I enjoyed reading Darren and Jill's story. The only problem I had with the story was just how drawn out it was about the fact that she wouldn't tell Darren that she owned her own business. That said this was a nice story. I would recommend this book to anyone. Thank you.

[yvesmarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

Great book. I love this story. I wish it did not end as it is I wanted her to announce what was happening with the business and had an ounce her pregnancy to see her mother in laws reaction

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

a cute romance story between an executive and a firefighter. It was cute and enjoyable.

[Barbara Bain · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great,Great my kind of book, I was hoping for a book with his brother.

We're always in our emotions, and thinking about how we got there. Telling the truth will help keep lies away.

[Ava Smith-forrest · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Business of Love

Wow a fear to love while being successful can hurt. You can't lie if you are trying to win an honest man.Darren had issues also. Good Read

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a good love story. Jill Atkinson was a successful business woman that had it all, except love. Jill heart was broken and she was afraid to trust another man. Jill wanted to be loved. After leaving her New Year’s Eve party Jill was rescued by a sexy fireman named Darren. Jill and Darren develop a friendship that leads into a relationship, but Jill is afraid to tell Darren that she is CEO of a company.

[Tawanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was good, but it was too long. Jill had at least 5 opportunities to come clean to Darren, but she didn't. I think that helped to draw out the book for so long. But it was unrealistic. Darren gave her perfect openings and practically put the words in her mouth, but she could never come clean, of course, until he found out on his own. The writing was great and I'm a fan of Chris Hodges having read several of her other books.

[Shonnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book had potential however with the premise of the book being a lie it should've been a short story. In addition, the story line was repetitious and contradictory.

Overall, I enjoyed but it would’ve been a better short story.

[Tiffany Haynes · Rating 5 out of 5]

so far so good, definitely a page turner

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read! Could not put this down.

[Alfred · Rating 5 out of 5]

love at first sight does comes true for some.