Ruthless real estate developer Maxwell Crane only has eyes for his work, including building his enterprise far beyond his hometown of Miami and taking it international. He has no time for love.Kendra Harrison also has no time for love. She spends her days running the dessert shop, Sweets for the Soul, with her grandmother, Minnie. They're barely keeping their heads above water, and the neighborhood around them is becoming increasingly gentrified, making them wonder how much longer their business will survive.When Kendra receives a letter from Maxwell's company, notifying her of an extreme rent hike, she takes matters into her own hands. She strikes a deal with the handsome businessman to buy her grandmother's shop some time. But as much as Kendra wants to hate him for his unfair tactics, she's also drawn to him. Maxwell tries to fight his feelings for Kendra as well. After all, if his company ends up running her out of business, she'll hate him. Before meeting her, he knew that no woman would come between him and his company. Now, he's not so sure.Can Kendra live up to her end of their bargain? Will Maxwell sacrifice what he wants for the woman he desires?SWEET TEMPTATIONS is a STAND-ALONE novel in the African American contemporary romance genre that introduces the first of the handsome, hot Crane brothers.