Cydney Rax Livres

Previously published in a trade edition, 2017.

For the five Reeves women, nothing is more important than keeping their family bond tight and their communication flowing. But honesty isn’t so clear cut when it could blow up everything they’ve fought to build . . . Already reeling from betrayal, middle sister Coco is fed up with lies—including her own. If she has her way, someone else’s neck needs to be on the line for a change. But soon, Coco’s in deep trouble with the law, her future hanging in the balance. . . . Now the only thing that can save her is revealing one last devastating truth. Struggling with unthinkable loss, Coco’s sister, Burgundy, finds comfort in a colleague’s arms. But her eight-year-old daughter wants no part of him. She wants the life she enjoyed when her father was alive. As Burgundy fights to move on from the shocking tragedy of her marriage, she seeks a silver lining. And against all odds, she wants herself and all her sisters to win. In spite of secrets, lies, deception, and hurt, she will do whatever it takes to support and empower her family. Even if it means risking everything that’s important to her. Now between revenge, grief, and forgiveness, these siblings will challenge themselves—and all they think they know about each other—in a showdown that may leave them united—or cause them to forever fall apart . . . Praise for A Sister’s Secret “Clever. Compelling. Captivating.” —RT Book Reviews

In a tumultuous exploration of modern relationships, a celibate couple navigates the complexities of a sexless marriage. Anya's hormonal disorder clashes with Neil's sexual desires, leading them to agree on a mistress arrangement. However, when Neil's affair results in a child, the situation spirals into a challenging blended family dynamic. As they confront their emotional ties and moral dilemmas, the characters must make difficult choices about love, loyalty, and family, revealing the intricate nature of contemporary romance.

Rachel Merrell is devastated when her ex-boyfriend, Jeffery Williams, starts dating her half-sister, Marlene Draper. Initially convinced Jeff is only pretending to like Marlene to spite her, Rachel tries to mask her jealousy. However, as their relationship deepens, Rachel's feelings of loss intensify, and she becomes desperate to reclaim Jeff, even if it means jeopardizing Marlene's happiness. The story explores themes of rivalry, obsession, and the complexities of familial relationships.

Gorgeous Nicole is about to get everything she's hustled for. But there are some temptations even this sexy schemer finds tough to pass up. Especially her first love, ex-con Ajalon, who's just walked back into her life. Now the only guarantee for all involved is shattering scandal - and mutually assured destruction.

In the wake of a major loss, five sisters agree to meet on the regular to keep it real. But secrets they never saw coming will challenge them and everything they counted on . . . Savvy and decisive, Burgundy Reeves feels blessed with a good husband and a successful career. She’s the sister everyone envies. Since her beloved mother's death, she's given troubled youngest sister, Elyse, a stable home. And she's taken it on herself to keep her contentious siblings together. Under her guidance, they all meet bi-monthly on “Sister Day,” a time to bond, to receive a challenging “assignment,” and to cope with their many differences . . . Among the sisters’ most challenging assignments: tell the truth. But truthfulness leads to an unveiling of secrets that may destroy lives. Burgundy is struggling to show Coco the real deal about her unreliable baby daddy. If she and level-headed Drucilla can also convince hard-headed eldest sister Alita to give Coco more love than tough talk, that might heal a longtime rift. But it’s teenage Elyse’s truth that will shatter Burgundy’s perfect world beyond repair. And putting the pieces back together could make the sisters stronger together than ever—or pull them apart for good. “Rax’s strength in creating terrific female dynamics shines in this dramatic story of loving, if troubled, sisters.” —Booklist “Clever. Compelling. Captivating.” —RT Book Reviews

To keep their family ties strong, the five Reeves sisters meet regularly to give each other a reality check. But explosive family secrets begin to pour out like molten lava, and forever change all they treasure most . . . After a shattering revelation, youngest sister Elyse struggles to overcome the sexual abuse that nearly destroyed her. Between her tough eldest sister, Alita, and a promising fresh start with a new man, she’s finding the strength to make the most of her fierce intelligence. But Elyse still has a score to settle with the perfect sister she feels betrayed by—and she's going after everything Burgundy can’t afford to lose . . . Coco thinks her useless baby daddy is finally about to commit—until she catches him with a woman who’s everything she’s not. As she tries to move on with her life, she can’t resist carrying out the ultimate revenge. But when she inadvertently gets caught up in Elyse’s plan, she must confront an unforgivable truth that could crush any chance these sisters have to make things right. Praise for A Sister’s Secret “Rax’s strength in creating terrific female dynamics shines in this dramatic story of loving, if troubled, sisters.” —Booklist “Clever. Compelling. Captivating.” —RT Book Reviews