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The Perks of Higher Ed: An Office Romance (The Styles of Love Book 1) Kindle Edition

by N.D. Jones (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A lesson on love is on the syllabus for two educators who are due for a little romance.

When Director Sky Ellis sets foot on campus, she's catapulted from her cherished hometown into an entirely new world—one where her natural introversion is challenged by the need to open her life to new faces and experiences. It's here, amidst this unsettling transition, that she encounters Dr. Malcolm Styles, whose warmth, humor, and charismatic charm awaken desires in Sky that she never knew she had.

Malcolm is a man of vibrant energy and a large, loving family. Yet, despite the bustling family dynamics, he's the lone member still searching for his soulmate. Not one to rush destiny, Malcolm nevertheless feels a pang of longing for a connection that has eluded him—until Sky walks into his life. With her, Malcolm sees a future filled with love and companionship, and he's determined to break down the walls around her heart.

Embark on a journey of love and self-discovery in "The Perks of Higher Ed," the first installment of the Styles of Love trilogy. This steamy contemporary office romance spotlights an African American couple navigating the complexities of love, career, and personal growth in their thirties. With a promise of a "happy-for-now" ending, this novel sets the stage for a series brimming with romance, laughter, and heartwarming moments.

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"Though a shorter read, this book encompasses myriad expressions of love between various characters within the storyline. The evolution of Sky and Malcolm's romance was beautifully depicted."Goodreads Review
"Malcolm is a romantic at heart, whist Sky is a self-contained bundle of hurt and rejection. Using emoticons he worms his way into her heart and becomes the sounding board and support she never thought she would have." Goodreads Review
"I absolutely love N.D. Jones' romance novels. She always gives her characters proper backstories and allows them to grow, rather than just focusing on a shallow romance." Goodreads Review

From the Author

I originally wrote this novella as part of the Seduction in a Suit Anthology. All of the stories in the anthology were about office romances. Perks is my first contemporary romance story. The Styles of Love trilogy was born from two friends who wanted more of Malcolm and Sky's story, as well as the story of Angie and Sean, secondary characters in Perks.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H1GMHPM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kuumba Publishing (October 31, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 31, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9840 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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N. D. Jones

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N.D. Jones, Ed.D., is an award-winning author who has achieved USA Today bestselling status for her captivating Black Fantasy and Paranormal Romance novels. Residing in the heart of Maryland with her loving family, N.D. is a trailblazer in the literary world of Blacks in fantasy.

Driven by a passionate desire to introduce more positive, sexy, and multi-dimensional African-American characters as soul mates, friends, and lovers, N.D. embarked on a remarkable journey of her own. Determined to address this challenge, she took it upon herself to redefine the narrative.

N.D. has an impressive portfolio of series that reflect her dedication to bringing diversity and depth to the romance genre. Her works include the enchanting fantasy romance series "Forever Yours" and the contemporary romance trilogy "The Styles of Love." Moreover, she has authored three thrilling paranormal romance series: "Winged Warriors," "Death and Destiny," and "Dragon Shifter Romance," along with two captivating fantasy series: "Feline Nation" and "Fairy Tale Fatale."

One of N.D.'s distinctive strengths lies in her commitment to crafting in-depth mythologies within her novels, as well as seamlessly weaving paranormal elements into the fabric of her stories. When she creates a world of witches and shapeshifters, N.D. ensures that her readers not only witness their extraordinary existence but also gain a deep understanding of what it truly means to be a part of the world of these mystical beings.

In her novels, the paranormal is not merely a background feature; it takes center stage and is crucial to the plot, enriching the reader's experience with every turn of the page. N.D. Jones invites you to join her on an extraordinary journey where Black love intertwines seamlessly with the paranormal, creating a world where love, mystery, and enchantment reign supreme.

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M bryant
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018
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Love this book. I love how Malcolm took after Skye and show her how a man can love and support even if do not the problem. Malcolm show her that no matter what happens he was their and for the long hall. I can wait or hope this Will become series. Love this everyone's should read this.
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Wurzbach1995
4.0 out of 5 stars Sappy Love
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018
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Independent, strong, but with baggage! A sap, intelligent, but fine! Watch these two co-exist and learn some valuable lessons along the way!
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William Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!
Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2019
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I've read many of books! But this is 1 book that has caught my imagination! Thank u 4 writing such an awesome book! Hope 2 read more of ur novels!
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Sunshine
4.0 out of 5 stars The Perks of Higher Ed
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2018
This is a voluntary and honest review for an advanced copy.

This is a great, well written story with strong characters.

Sky, although vulnerable, is a strong, intelligent and sometimes funny woman. (romance is not her strong point!) Malcolm is also a very strong, confident character and wears his heart on his sleeve. (He more than makes up for Sky's lack of romance!)

Sky has built protective walls around herself but slowly, slowly the barriers come down and Malcolms patience with Sky allows the trust to build in their relationship. There is also humour through the story which had me laughing out loud.

The other characters other than Sky and Malcolm are also interesting. Family dynamics thrown into the mix makes it interesting and i am sure as the series continues they will develop.

Through all the emotional damage, heartache and vulnerabilities comes a story of love, trust and hope.

I am definitely looking forward the next in the series to see how they develop.
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Elvira
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2018
This book is so well written with the characters having been developed in such a way that it has twists and turns that keep Malcolm busy trying to get Sky to date him. ND did such an amazing job of protraying this couple as a power couple together and as separate persons. Sky has been raised by a single and powerful mom. And Malcolm comes from a large family. This book has a slight cliffhanger but is a complete book having a second book that continues the growth of the characters while introducing Malcolm’s sister’s own story in book . Don’t miss out on this series it will leave you wanting...
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GEE.K
5.0 out of 5 stars Educated Love
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
She's the new head of a committee that he's on at a college campus. He see's in her the women that is the "1". Her father had an affair with her mother while married and he is a political figure. The father did not acknowledge her and she grew up a woman that resisted being in love because she thought it made her weak. Her coworker is determined to win her heart and love. There are some twist and turns. I read this book and was loving it! I received this book as an arc and freely give my honest review
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Alisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
Great story of trust, love, and family. So much emotion and real struggles with learning to trust and having patience to allow that trust to grow. Malcolm is a strong and amazingly caring characters with funny banter and lots of steamy ideas he is ready to unleash on unsuspecting and emotionally caution Ms. Ellis. Great story that takes you through the paces of their budding relationship,.
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LHardin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story by a great author
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2018
I am a big fan of ND Jones. The paranormal books she writes are great. This first book in this series is on wow. It is awesome her story and character development is awesome. This is a heart warming story and I can't wait to read the others. I am leaving a review voluntarily.
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CntrlFreak
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and sweet
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2019
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The title gives you and indication of the setting but that's about it! Strong characters, impacting history to their relationship and families all form part of their journey to a kind of HEA...but looks like there is more to come...bring it on!!!! Well written, nice pace and detail level..another good book from a great author.
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