Embracing Forever — Sheryl Lister

After a string of failed relationships, and with three months left on the marriage pact she foolishly agreed to, Raven Holloway has just about given up on love. To take the sting out of her latest heartbreak, she does what she's always done -- seek consolation in the arms of her best friend, Bryson Montgomery. Only this time, comfort turns to white-hot pleasure and a night she can't seem to forget. But the strong-willed physical therapist doesn't want to ruin a friendship and isn't ready to trust her heart again.

Marriage is definitely not on Bryson's radar. He has his hands full running his teen community center. Yet, he isn't prepared for the passion Raven unleashes in him and now he wants more. Raven is determined to keep him in the friend zone, but he's just as driven to show her how good they can be together. So, Bryson devises a seductive campaign to persuade Raven to embrace what he is offering…a love that will last forever.