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    Bed of Lies
    Lust & Loyalty
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    A Chesterton Scandal Novel Series

    By Shelly Ellis

    5/5

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    About this series

    For the wealthy Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, managing scandalous damage and killer drama is now their only chance at survival . . .
     
    For Evan Murdoch, the bad news just won't stop. 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 he’s 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
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKensington Books
    Release dateJan 1, 1983
    Bed of Lies
    Lust & Loyalty
    Best Kept Secrets

    Titles in the series (4)

    • 1

      Best Kept Secrets
      Best Kept Secrets

      Best Kept Secrets

      Shelly Ellis
      5/5 - 3 ratings
      5/5 - 3 ratings

      Between the fall-out from his father’s latest shady business dealings and his wife Charisse’s alcoholism, Evan Murdoch has his hands full. But he should be most concerned about the scandalous affair Charisse is having right under his nose—with his half-brother. Evan’s being pushed to the edge, and no one knows that better than Leila Hawkins . . .   Leila is back in Chesterton, divorced, penniless, and desperate enough to do anything to save her mother’s home from foreclosure—including turning to Evan, her former best friend. But Evan isn’t interested in friendship. Instead he makes Leila a shocking indecent proposal . . .   Meanwhile, Evan’s newlywed sister, Paulette, wants to be the perfect wife. But a blackmailing bad boy ex has reappeared in her life—and he’s threatening to reveal her most painful secret...   The scandals just won’t quit—and for everyone involved, desire, betrayal, and lies are all in a day’s work . . .   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   

      Between the fall-out from his father’s latest shady business dealings and his wife Charisse’s alcoholism, Evan Murdoch has his hands full. But he should be most concerned about the scandalous affair Charisse is having right under his nose—with his half-brother. Evan’s being pushed to the edge, and no one knows that better than Leila Hawkins . . .   Leila is back in Chesterton, divorced, penniless, and desperate enough to do anything to save her mother’s home from foreclosure—including turning to Evan, her former best friend. But Evan isn’t interested in friendship. Instead he makes Leila a shocking indecent proposal . . .   Meanwhile, Evan’s newlywed sister, Paulette, wants to be the perfect wife. But a blackmailing bad boy ex has reappeared in her life—and he’s threatening to reveal her most painful secret...   The scandals just won’t quit—and for everyone involved, desire, betrayal, and lies are all in a day’s work . . .   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   

    • 2

      Bed of Lies
      Bed of Lies

      Bed of Lies

      Shelly Ellis
      4/5 - 5 ratings
      4/5 - 5 ratings

      “Shelly Ellis is a new favorite to our list.” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors   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?. . .   While Terrence struggles to recover from his injuries, Paulette, the little sister of the family, is struggling with a secret: she’s pregnant, and unsure whether the father is her blackmailing ex or her husband. Amid the turmoil, Evan does his best to stay above the fray, but a shocking revelation makes that impossible—he’s a Murdoch after all, and trouble seems to be their business . . .   “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 on Best Kept Secrets

      “Shelly Ellis is a new favorite to our list.” —Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling authors   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?. . .   While Terrence struggles to recover from his injuries, Paulette, the little sister of the family, is struggling with a secret: she’s pregnant, and unsure whether the father is her blackmailing ex or her husband. Amid the turmoil, Evan does his best to stay above the fray, but a shocking revelation makes that impossible—he’s a Murdoch after all, and trouble seems to be their business . . .   “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 on Best Kept Secrets

    • 3

      Lust & Loyalty
      Lust & Loyalty

      Lust & Loyalty

      Shelly Ellis
      5/5 - 5 ratings
      5/5 - 5 ratings

      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 

      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 

    • 4

      To Love & Betray
      To Love & Betray

      To Love & Betray

      Shelly Ellis
      5/5 - 2 ratings
      5/5 - 2 ratings

      For the wealthy Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, managing scandalous damage and killer drama is now their only chance at survival . . .   For Evan Murdoch, the bad news just won't stop. 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 he’s 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

      For the wealthy Murdochs of Chesterton, Virginia, managing scandalous damage and killer drama is now their only chance at survival . . .   For Evan Murdoch, the bad news just won't stop. 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 he’s 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

    Author

    Shelly Ellis

    Shelly Ellis is an award-winning journalist who earned her journalism degree at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her novel, Another Woman’s Man, was nominated for a 2014 NAACP Image Award. The romance and women’s fiction author is also a film buff and amateur painter. She lives in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, not far from Washington, D.C., with her husband. Visit her online at www.shellyellisbooks.com.

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