title: Jess: A Prequel
author: Davina H. Sanders
description: Davina H. Sanders was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to David L. and Jeanne H. (Porter) Sanders. She's the oldest of seven children fondly referred to as the Magnificent Seven. She moved with her family to Los Angeles, California, and in 1959, she married, had two children: the late Tyshara G. Bural and Joseph H. Bural. She earned her associate degrees in accounting, commercial food service, and paralegal technology and a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Martin University, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was part of the Alpha Kappa Alpha in 1993. She was widowed in 1997 and retired to the Atlanta, Georgia, Metroplex in 2008. This is here statement of belief: "I love God and I can't make it without Him. I love my family. What brings me joy? Going to my church, my son, Joseph, my family, lending a hand in volunteerism, hanging out with family and friends, reading a good book, watching a funny movie, singing, writing, mahjongg, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, Bold and the Beautiful, Young and the Restless, and teaching young people"
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  ## The Beast in Him
  
  
    
  
  
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  _( Pride - 2 )_
  
  
  
  
  
  ### Shelly Laurenston
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Some things are so worth waiting for. Like the moment when Jessica Ward
  "accidentally" bumps into Bobby Ray Smith and shows him just how far she's
  come since high school. Back then, Jess's gangly limbs and bruised heart turn
  to jelly any time Smitty's "all the better to ravish you with" body came near
  her. So, some things haven't changed. Except now Jess is a success on her own
  terms. And she can enjoy a romp-or twenty-with a big, bad wolf and walk away.
  Easy.
  
  
  The sexy, polished CEO who hires Smitty's security firm might be a million
  miles from the loveable geek he knew, but her kiss, her touch, is every bit as
  hot as he imagined. Jess was never the kind to ask for help, and she doesn't
  want it now, not even with someone targeting her Pack. But Smitty's not going
  to turn tail and run. Not before proving that their sheet-scorching animal
  lust is o