She's stealing his livelihood out from under him. It doesn't make him want her any less.
Kalpani Desai has one goal: own the most popular salon in Pittsburgh. She has no room in the workplace for a tenant, let alone a romantic partner in her life. She's seen the disastrous effects of marriage on too many women of her culture—and that's a hard no. If only the tenant she has to kick out of her new building wasn't floundering artist (wonderfully sweet and sexy ex-flame) Jonah Walker. Still, she can't allow guilt—or desire—to derail her plans. Little does she know, Jonah is far more than the laid-back creative type he seems. He's got career goals—but he wants Kalpani to be his even more. How can he prove that he's the best partner ever—an asset she can't possibly live without?
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This is a multi-cultural, opposites-attract, love story centered around family. New beginnings make second chances and forgiveness a necessity!
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Finalist in the 2021 NJRW Golden Leaf Contest for Short Contemporary Novels
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Love That Lasts is a an emotionally-charged contemporary romance series from award-winning author JB Schroeder. If you love stories about well-drawn characters forging new beginnings, fighting for second chances, and risking their hearts for true love—this series is for you!
Love That Lasts series:
Faking It Together (#1)
Second Chance Love Affair (#2)
Dreaming of Forever with You (#3)
Starting Over Together (#4)
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Making Forever with You (Prequel)
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Reviews:
"Richly layered with culture and family tradition, JB Schroeder's this is the story of Kalpani, a young, modern businesswoman who believes that there is no room for the complications and messiness of love in her mapped-out, goal-driven plan for her future. But then she meets Jonah, a handsome, appealing artist, with a kind heart and an eager smile. Life gets deliciously complicated and increasingly messy in this charming, heartfelt read you won't want to put down!" ~M. Kate Quinn, Award-Winning Author
"Another winner from JB Schroeder! A one-night stand and a second chance turn this multicultural romance into a beautiful, opposites-attract love story! JB's Love That Lasts books follow the Walker brothers as they deal with love and loss. The stories feel like home with a family theme and small-town vibe in a neighborhood of Pittsburgh—a tribute to Schroeder's vision. These workplace contemporary romances celebrate real love and new beginnings". ~Savannah Kade, Maggie Award-winning Author of Dark Falls Romantic Suspense
"A charming story that interweaves family, friendship, determination, and a little magic to help Jonah and Kalpani find their path to true love." ~Maria K. Alexander, Award-winning author of Contemporary Romance
"Dreaming of Forever with You is a book about life, romance, and even though we all have struggles now and then there is always hope. A wonderful read to take you outside of the world today, and invest in some happiness." ~Cheryl, Goodreads Reviewer
"A wonderfully heart-warming story…filled with heartbreaks, trust issues, new beginnings, and love. I love all the characters, they are more real because of their flaws." ~Teresa, Goodreads Reviewer
"JB Schroeder always grabs the reader's attention right at the start. This is a great summer beach read and reminds you that love can be found if you just let you heart go…" ~Dorrie, Goodreads Reviewer