Sultry Storm

Coles Family #1

by Celeste O. Norfleet

Mia James will do anything to save her family home—even drive into the eye of a hurricane. But from the moment she comes to the rescue of a rain-soaked stranger, another kind of storm rages.Stephen Morales thinks he's dreaming when he sees the sultry beauty tending to his wounds by candlelight. And he wants more than shelter from the storm. Soon the sexy deputy sheriff is tempting Mia to throw caution to the gale-force winds and give in to a night of passion neither will forget.But a new tempest is gathering, swirling around a tumultuous family secret that threatens their future. With the Florida Keys erupting, Mia and Stephen can play it safe—or risk everything for a love that's sweeping them beyond danger, beyond deception…beyond anything they've ever known.

Genres: Romance, Erotica

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published May 19, 2009

About the author

National best-selling author, Celeste O. Norfleet, was a late bloomer to romance. But as soon as she picked up her first romance novel, she was hooked. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Celeste is a graduate of Moore College of Art & Design. An art director and graphic designer for many years, Celeste now devotes all of her time to writing and creating romance letting her artistic imagination flow through the computer keys. Her romance novels, realistic with a touch of humor, depict strong sexy characters with unpredictable plots and exciting storylines. Her young adult novels delve into dramatic fiction, reflecting current issues facing African-American teens. Celeste currently writes for Harlequin's Kimani Press Arabesque, Kimani Romance and Kimani Press TRU (young adult) lines. Celeste lives in Virginia with her husband and two teenagers.

Reviews

[SassyMama · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sultry Storm is the second book in the Mother Nature Matchmaker miniseries...a little slow-paced at times...but still a sweet and SENSUAL treat...while Hurricane Ana rages across the Keys...Mia and Stephen discover a consuming passion of their own...although they've only just met...it seems they are made for each other...but will this sudden and INTENSE attraction survive...or will the secrets of Stephen's past destroy ANY possibilities of a future with his ULTIMATE fantasy woman?!!!

[Lorice DeBlanc-Brim · Rating 5 out of 5]

HIGHLYy recommended!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know if I should cry or applaud? It was beautiful like a fairytale. Stephen has my heart ❤. Mia is very stubborn but looking for love in all the places. It's love the instant he looks upon Mia. As the storm rage so does their story. The calm is best towards the end.

[Lavonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best book ever

[Tanya Mayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this story. It was I love you before I ever met you story. It was super sweet. This love story was about Stephen and Mia. Bad blood happen before they ever met between Stephen's father and Mia's father but in the end Stephen wanted to make things right. But in doing so he fell in love with Mia through her father's words. His fantasy girl has come home in the middle of a hurricane to keep her father's house. But in meeting her it was love at first. but he still had a secret to tell her but it was never the right time. But within a few days they were in love but can that love with stand the secret.

[Andrea Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the theme (something about Nature's Storms) of this and think I'll get the rest in the series. Apparently the love stories are set against the backdrop of some kind of natural disaster. This was about a hurricane in the Florida Keys. The storm seemed to go in and out in a kind of arbitary way and I'm pretty sure the days of events got confused.... But overall it was a romantic, sexy, good read.

[Sash Graham · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was simple.
It's definitely not the best book
I've ever read, But it's not the worst.
The characters did not have alot of chemistry,
and their personalities were Bland,meaning that
they did not stand out in any way at all. Because
of this, It was hard to develop a connection with them
and relate to what they were feeling.
Again, Not the best book out there, but not the worst.

[YaVonne Carter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally a book with Latin & African-American Love

Storyline was believable , hot and fun. Twists and turns are what happens in every relationship. Look forward to reading more books by Celeste O. Norbert.

[Sheila Jackson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the story of the three friends, who find love in the mist of Hurricane Ana. The way these three authors pick-up where the next one left off is amazing.

[Tracyene · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adding this to the looong list of other books I'm currently reading, but I got it in the mail today, and it looks good, and I have no self-control.

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great Mamma Lou story

[Tigger · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

Second time reading

Enjoyed!

[Shannan Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

I ended up reading the series out of order, but Officer Stephen Morales turned out to be one of my favorites and new book boyfriend. I loved the banter and chemistry between Stephen and Mia.