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Forged of Steele #4
Risky Pleasures
Although frustrated in his attempt to acquire Steele Corporation, arrogant millionaire Cameron Cody will not be denied the firm's most attractive asset, Vanessa Steele. So when Cameron learns that Vanessa is house-sitting for her sister in Jamaica, he buys the adjoining property and makes her an offer she can't refuse.
Cameron is determined to prove to Vanessa that he is the one temptation she cannot resist, but she is equally determined to prove him wrong. What Vanessa doesn't suspect is that Cameron intends to brand her so deeply with his island passion, that once they're back in the States, she'll be the one in hot pursuit.
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Cameron is determined to prove to Vanessa that he is the one temptation she cannot resist, but she is equally determined to prove him wrong. What Vanessa doesn't suspect is that Cameron intends to brand her so deeply with his island passion, that once they're back in the States, she'll be the one in hot pursuit.
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304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published March 27, 2007
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
894 books3,579 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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June 26, 2024
This book was so cute 🥺
August 19, 2016
Risky Pleasure by Brenda Jackson. The novel is about Vanessa Steele and Cameron Cody love hate relationship. She couldn't stand him since he tried to take over Steele Corporation. Vanessa goes on vacation in Jamaica house sitting for her sister Cheyenne house while she on assignment. Vanessa Steele is Strong, Independent,Trust-issues,Self-worth. She was not looking for love after Harlan Shaw affair blow up in her face he shook her confidence and trust with men. Cameron Cody and Vanessa Steele have a strong attraction but she in denial. Cameron Cody has an agenda to win over Vanessa Steele and married her he wanted her for 3 years. Sienna knows Vanessa was attracted to Cameron Cody she refused to have another man use her and tell her she not good enough. Vanessa Steele hate the fact Cameron Cody was Confident, Stubborn, Straightforward,Arrogant,Go-getter,Giving. It start off as a Island affair so she thought. He made her feel things she never felt before he brought out good and bad in her. What ended up happening he and Vanessa ended falling for each other.
April 1, 2021
So I listened to the audiobook and am listening again ~in case I missed anything but like ...
Again, I'm not even ... it's a miss of some of the lines - which would be cherrypicked by a comedian to make fun of. They are cringeworthy. And I think as long time romance readers it's more like "well we take the bad with the good and the good FAR outweighs the bad" so there's that.
I guess I should check when this book was published - but ... my issues with it aren't "time specific" in that ... it's the heroine's hypocrisy.
She literally says like "oh you can't believe everything you see/hear - especially second hand" but then she ABSOLUTELY constantly judges the hero for shit like that.
Also for her carrying a grudge for him trying to take over her family's company.
And she even [low key] admits there were outside factors - like losing a family member [her dad I think?] maybe? around that time?
... Then there's the fact that she judges Cameron based on that one professor dude from ~4 years ago?
...
For Cameron though. The "trick" annoyed me. I'm rolling my eyes just thinking about it now.
Maybe because I'd just listened to Morgan's book. And both of them WANT real relationship but they decide/"know" the heroine "isn't ready for one yet" so they try to play it cool and be like "no this is just pretend" for Morgan and for Cameron it's "well I just want a hook up" - but then they're frustrated when their ladyloves are holding back - and it's like WELL NO SHIT YOU JUST TOLD THEM IT'S NOTHING TO DO WITH REAL RELATIONSHIPS OR EMOTIONS OR LOVE.
I really hated the games.
Honestly I'd say ... ugh
[also the stuff in TX WTF]
D for now, or D- :X
but ... again - am re-listening to it ..
3/31 - the re-read ... yeah
:X no improvement :\ same issues - same being annoyed with her being so clueless and the hypocrisy and ...
I'm normally way team heroine but this time I'm team Cameron even though I wish he'd just been honest and talked with Vanessa but ALSO I get why he didn't because she was just a brick wall.
Bleh.
Again, I'm not even ... it's a miss of some of the lines - which would be cherrypicked by a comedian to make fun of. They are cringeworthy. And I think as long time romance readers it's more like "well we take the bad with the good and the good FAR outweighs the bad" so there's that.
I guess I should check when this book was published - but ... my issues with it aren't "time specific" in that ... it's the heroine's hypocrisy.
She literally says like "oh you can't believe everything you see/hear - especially second hand" but then she ABSOLUTELY constantly judges the hero for shit like that.
Also for her carrying a grudge for him trying to take over her family's company.
And she even [low key] admits there were outside factors - like losing a family member [her dad I think?] maybe? around that time?
... Then there's the fact that she judges Cameron based on that one professor dude from ~4 years ago?
...
For Cameron though. The "trick" annoyed me. I'm rolling my eyes just thinking about it now.
Maybe because I'd just listened to Morgan's book. And both of them WANT real relationship but they decide/"know" the heroine "isn't ready for one yet" so they try to play it cool and be like "no this is just pretend" for Morgan and for Cameron it's "well I just want a hook up" - but then they're frustrated when their ladyloves are holding back - and it's like WELL NO SHIT YOU JUST TOLD THEM IT'S NOTHING TO DO WITH REAL RELATIONSHIPS OR EMOTIONS OR LOVE.
I really hated the games.
Honestly I'd say ... ugh
[also the stuff in TX WTF]
D for now, or D- :X
but ... again - am re-listening to it ..
3/31 - the re-read ... yeah
:X no improvement :\ same issues - same being annoyed with her being so clueless and the hypocrisy and ...
I'm normally way team heroine but this time I'm team Cameron even though I wish he'd just been honest and talked with Vanessa but ALSO I get why he didn't because she was just a brick wall.
Bleh.
August 11, 2022
Risky Pleasures. This book plays on the heart. Its steamy and sexy. Vanessa goes to Jamaica to housesit for her sister and to get away from Cameron. Cameron wants her and she can't get arounf the fact he tried to take their family's company. To her surprise, Cameron follows her to Jamaica and gives her a proposition that she takes him up on. They have a fling on the island and decide to not speak once back in Charlotte. But of course after their fling, it was much harder to stay away from each other. When she discovers the real Cameron, she realizes she is in love with him and can't live without. Great read.
January 23, 2020
Hot! Hot! Hot! Vanessa Steele is a fierce and independent woman who is not about to allow Cameron Cody to take over her life the way he takes over Corporations! He once had the audacity to try to take over Steele Corporation. So no! Vanessa is not having it!!!
When Vanessa learns Cameron is coming to Charlotte, N. Carolina, she gets on a plane to go house sit for her sister in Jamaica. So what does Cameron do? He buys the house next door and it's on!!!!!
When Vanessa learns Cameron is coming to Charlotte, N. Carolina, she gets on a plane to go house sit for her sister in Jamaica. So what does Cameron do? He buys the house next door and it's on!!!!!
September 12, 2024
Cameron and Vanessa were a sort of enemies to lovers romance. She hated him but he was infatuated with her. It could have possibly been love at first sight. He was hellbent on having her. Letting her believe she was in control allowed him to get her to agree to an affair. Didn't take long for them both to fall in love.
This was a really good story. I enjoyed watching her fall right into his trap. I enjoyed this book a lot.
This was a really good story. I enjoyed watching her fall right into his trap. I enjoyed this book a lot.
February 15, 2025
Risky Pleasures
This was a story about Vanessa Steele and Cameron Cody. He has been in pursuit of Vanessa since they first met. She however disliked him because he overtook companies that weren't caring of it's employees. He made his mission to get her on his side. After a two week island fling in Jamaica things changed for the better foe Cameron. They finally professed their love to each other.
This was a story about Vanessa Steele and Cameron Cody. He has been in pursuit of Vanessa since they first met. She however disliked him because he overtook companies that weren't caring of it's employees. He made his mission to get her on his side. After a two week island fling in Jamaica things changed for the better foe Cameron. They finally professed their love to each other.
May 9, 2021
Brenda Jackson is one of my favorite authors but this book was a disappointment. Vanessa came across as a privileged brat. The subplot was bordering on ridiculous and certainly unbelievable. I love a steamy love story but the same sex scenes played over and over in this story. I gave it three stars because I did like the male lead, Cameron.
September 3, 2021
Vanessa got on my nerves until almost the end. How you except a sexcapade with a man you think you despise? Cameron was too aggressive and cocky just like many men. Thinking he can have a woman and constantly getting under her skin. Finally worked out in the end but it took too long to get to the romance and sex.
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June 6, 2024
I liked this erotic romance. I bought this at our local Goodwill store. I've given this a 4.0* rating and this is not one for the under 18 readers. It is full of sexual content. Too much for my liking. If you like that sort of thing, you may really like this. It ends well with a little excitement to stir things up.
December 30, 2020
FIYA! 🔥
This series is superb, I'm enjoying the storylines and lessons with each book. This book has a few and the author explained and answered. Two that I liked was Cameron was spurred by his grandfather's plight. He succeeded in settling with the company. And Vanessa was accused of having no passion. Well the right person...
This series is superb, I'm enjoying the storylines and lessons with each book. This book has a few and the author explained and answered. Two that I liked was Cameron was spurred by his grandfather's plight. He succeeded in settling with the company. And Vanessa was accused of having no passion. Well the right person...
October 1, 2023
Good but a bit odd
Wish we would have heard more about how Cameron and Vanessa turned out. Seems like their story ended abruptly. The book then jumped back to Leah & Reese. It’s was odd with no transition.
Wish we would have heard more about how Cameron and Vanessa turned out. Seems like their story ended abruptly. The book then jumped back to Leah & Reese. It’s was odd with no transition.
October 15, 2019
Enjoyed reading this book
October 25, 2020
Awesome book
Because I really like this series and wanted all the books from it and I will recommend this book to all the women in my family
Because I really like this series and wanted all the books from it and I will recommend this book to all the women in my family
March 16, 2021
Mind blowing.
November 18, 2021
Loved it!
November 24, 2023
Love conquers all
Vanessa fought it as long as she could but Cameron won her over. I really enjoyed their story and the added surprise.
Vanessa fought it as long as she could but Cameron won her over. I really enjoyed their story and the added surprise.
March 9, 2025
risky pleasures
Cam and Vanessa! The story for each character is a good description of independence, tenacity, and principle. Pleasures to Love and Trust.
Cam and Vanessa! The story for each character is a good description of independence, tenacity, and principle. Pleasures to Love and Trust.
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December 8, 2025DNF
November 24, 2013
Vanessa Steele had something on her hands if she thought that Cameron Cody was going to let her keep dismissing him since he tried talking over her family's company more than three years ago. To prove his point, he not only purchased the house next door to her sister's house in Jamaica while she was house sitting for two weeks, he also informed her that he would be making his permanent residence in Charlotte where she lived. He turned on the heat after their two week affair so that she would not forget that he would be available to her anytime, anywhere, or in any position. He was relentless in going after the woman that he loved and let steal his heart. Awesome love story and definitely a must read!
June 26, 2011
love it i think brenda jackson is a very talented author and hope to get more great books from her
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June 14, 2014
Cameron oh boy, I'd love to be trapped on an island with a man like that as my neighbor. This story was just right with more than enough drama from not only Vanessa and her stubbornness but also from the fool trying to kill him. Morgan was all for her falling for Cody which was the reason I wanted to read this. Cameron was more than willing to wait on her to get over her hang ups but once he had her she stood no chance at getting away. Loved it and can't wait to hear more about those Steel's.
March 13, 2016
An excellent read
Well written story of a man determined to win the one he loves. Able to conquer in the area of business Cameron has to fight in the arena of love. Realising it won't come easy, he uses another tactic to win the one he loves. With this tactic he comes close to losing but passion and desire with much pleasure propelled him towards the most important takeover of his life. An enjoyable read.
Well written story of a man determined to win the one he loves. Able to conquer in the area of business Cameron has to fight in the arena of love. Realising it won't come easy, he uses another tactic to win the one he loves. With this tactic he comes close to losing but passion and desire with much pleasure propelled him towards the most important takeover of his life. An enjoyable read.
July 31, 2012
Loved it but I did want more in the ending with Vanessa and Cody (More detail) How'd the wedding go was she pregnant? etc. I thought their story was geniune and unlike any of the others. I really thought Vanessa was going to be captured and Cameron. I thought he accepted her back too soon also. So this one was like a 4.5.
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April 6, 2020
Risky Pleasures
I choose this rating because of all the action that is contained in this story. In the beginning I didn't like Cameron Cody, so I can say well written Mrs. Jackson. In the end Cameron Cody was everything a real man was made of, and I loved his character. Kudos to Vanessa for holding out until she learned the truth about Cameron.
I choose this rating because of all the action that is contained in this story. In the beginning I didn't like Cameron Cody, so I can say well written Mrs. Jackson. In the end Cameron Cody was everything a real man was made of, and I loved his character. Kudos to Vanessa for holding out until she learned the truth about Cameron.
February 2, 2013
There was such high hopes for this story. It could have been good if there was a little less sex, and a little more development of their characters and flaws. It was there, but I think that it could have been explored further.
January 25, 2014
The 'Steele" family's story had already got me hooked by the time I got to this book. It is an easy-flowing story with larger than life characters who are deep and believable. The settings are realistic and the steamy story elements interspersed well.
July 29, 2014
Not really reading the Steele series in order or sure I'll read the whole thing but so far I like the series. These successful siblings find their soul mates and Cameron and Vanessa are definitely made for each other.
August 28, 2014
I want a take charge man to tell me that I am not only going to love him but I am going to be his wife. I want to go play on the beach of Jamaica too.
BJ didn't fail with Cameron and Vanessa. Love those Steeles and Westmorelands.
BJ didn't fail with Cameron and Vanessa. Love those Steeles and Westmorelands.
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