Book 2

Bed Of Lies

by Shelly Ellis

Published 28 April 2016
"With his drama-filled marriage behind him, Evan Murdoch has finally found happiness with his longtime friend turned fiancée Leila Hawkins. But when his party boy brother Terrence is seriously injured in a car accident, a gossiping press puts the family back in the spotlight. Soon Terrence could face a lawsuit--and much worse, if his vengeful half-brother Dante has his way. Terrence's only bright spot is journalist C.J. Aston--but is she really on his side, or does she have another motive?"--Page 4 of cover.

Book 3

Lust & Loyalty

by Shelly Ellis

Published 28 March 2017
“Shelly Ellis is a new favorite to our list.”--Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors

It’s a life of high-profile drama for the powerful Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, and they just keep the scandals coming…

Evan Murdoch hoped things had finally settled down in his life. But now he’s caught between two feuding women: his pregnant fiancée, and his recovering alcoholic wife who’s fighting their divorce with every dirty, seductive trick she’s got. But even that doesn’t compare to the dangerous secret Evan’s harboring—one that could send a Murdoch to jail for a very long time…

Party boy brother Terrence Murdoch is recovering from his devastating car accident. But his relationship with his journalist girlfriend may not survive—especially when she reconnects with her family, her church—and her ex…

After the attempt on his life, half-brother Dante Turner lays low—but not for long. A mysterious young woman may be the answer to his vengeful prayers when it comes to bringing down the Marvelous Murdochs—and this time he’s going for the jugular…

Praise for Best Kept Secrets

“Secrets abound in this full-bodied tale.” --USAToday.com

“This fantastic novel is replete with scandal, entitlement, treachery and passion up to the surprising end.” --RT Book Reviews

“Drama, hot sex, and betrayals are all wrapped up in this addictive yet well-written story." —AAMBC Book Club

Book 4

To Love & Betray

by Shelly Ellis

Published 28 November 2017
For the wealthy Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, managing scandalous damage and killer drama is now their only chance at survival . . .
 
The bad news just won’t stop for Evan Murdoch. As he battles an attempted murder charge, he’s on the verge of getting forced out of the family corporation—and fears he can't trust his new wife, Leila. Evan finds himself leaning on his younger brother, Terrence, who might be the answer to his prayers—or lead to disaster like they’ve never seen.
 
With Evan’s future in limbo, Terrence struggles to keep Murdoch Conglomerated from catastrophe by becoming the new public face for the company. But a secret he tries to hide from his fiancée could send his best intentions—and last chance at love—down in flames.
 
Fiery Murdoch sister, Paulette, will do anything to protect her infant son—and her secrets. But her worst nightmare is about to come true. And with their vengeful half-brother, Dante Turner, closing in on the family he despises, the Marvelous Murdochs could pay a price that could finish them once and for all . . .
 
Praise for Best Kept Secrets
 
“Secrets abound in this full-bodied tale.”
—USAToday.com

 
“This fantastic novel is replete with scandal, entitlement, treachery and passion up to the surprising end.” 
RT Book Reviews

 
“Drama, hot sex, and betrayals are all wrapped up in this addictive yet well-written story.”
—AAMBC Book Club