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Forged of Steele #2
Night Heat
Sebastian Steele was the kind of man >women dreamed about.
He was drop-dead gorgeous, wickedly charming and fabulously wealthy. So why wouldn't Jocelyn Mason accept his offer to help run her struggling company? It was his reputation. Sebastian was a corporate shark, and Jocelyn knew the big fish didn't swim with the little fish, they swallowed them whole.
It had been Sebastian's intention to take over Mason Builders, whether Jocelyn liked it or not. But when he started to work with her, sparks began to fly and they shared a sizzling, unforgettable night of passion. And soon it wasn't clear who was bossing whom….
He was drop-dead gorgeous, wickedly charming and fabulously wealthy. So why wouldn't Jocelyn Mason accept his offer to help run her struggling company? It was his reputation. Sebastian was a corporate shark, and Jocelyn knew the big fish didn't swim with the little fish, they swallowed them whole.
It had been Sebastian's intention to take over Mason Builders, whether Jocelyn liked it or not. But when he started to work with her, sparks began to fly and they shared a sizzling, unforgettable night of passion. And soon it wasn't clear who was bossing whom….
304 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published August 29, 2006
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About the author
Brenda Jackson
898 books3,592 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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January 11, 2019
I've been reading a lot of Brenda Jackson lately. I expected this one to follow the same cookie cutter format:
-Boy meets girl. He's a player so he wants a fling.
-Girl wants something serious and refuses to settle for less but some how her panties fall down all
by themselves and she has sex with boy.
-Insta-love, marriage within two weeks.
This is the formula that I've come to expect with Brenda Jackson novels. Since I come in with low expectations I usually enjoy the books.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book had an actual story line. The characters actually took the time to get to know each other and had developed genuine feelings for each other before they had sex. (Truly shocking).
I was equally surprised to find that there were supporting characters and a side story. Not only did we get to read about Bas and Jocelyn, we also followed Reese and Leah. Their story was so interesting and had me on the edge of my seat. First I wanted to know why Leah was staying in town, then I wanted to know what she was hiding. Finally I waited for the moment when she told Reese what happened and their story would unfold.
I was all over this book. It got to a point where I couldn't put it down. I was on chapter 14 of 15 when things fell apart.
This book started off so strong and then with the ending the author ruined what should've been an epic read. I was so prepared to give it a five star rating but that ending just made me angry. My rating is 3.5 stars purely out of frustration.
-Boy meets girl. He's a player so he wants a fling.
-Girl wants something serious and refuses to settle for less but some how her panties fall down all
by themselves and she has sex with boy.
-Insta-love, marriage within two weeks.
This is the formula that I've come to expect with Brenda Jackson novels. Since I come in with low expectations I usually enjoy the books.
I was pleasantly surprised to find that this book had an actual story line. The characters actually took the time to get to know each other and had developed genuine feelings for each other before they had sex. (Truly shocking).
I was equally surprised to find that there were supporting characters and a side story. Not only did we get to read about Bas and Jocelyn, we also followed Reese and Leah. Their story was so interesting and had me on the edge of my seat. First I wanted to know why Leah was staying in town, then I wanted to know what she was hiding. Finally I waited for the moment when she told Reese what happened and their story would unfold.
I was all over this book. It got to a point where I couldn't put it down. I was on chapter 14 of 15 when things fell apart.
This book started off so strong and then with the ending the author ruined what should've been an epic read. I was so prepared to give it a five star rating but that ending just made me angry. My rating is 3.5 stars purely out of frustration.
April 19, 2012
Good book. I liked Sebastian. He came to Newton Grove to honor the last wish of the man who had been his mentor, to help out at Mason Builder and make sure things were running smoothly. Jocelyn was not happy to have him there, as she saw no need for his input. I did like the way he helped without trying to take charge of everything. One thing they did have in common was a mutual attraction. When they finally gave in, it started as an affair with a known end date. Their feelings began to change, though neither one would admit it to the other, until the end. Sebastian hadn't been expecting it, and wasn't sure at first that he wanted it. Jocelyn had closed herself off to love because she felt that love equaled loss. I liked the way they got together at the end. I also liked the side story with Leah and Reece, and was very impressed with the way that Reece was taking care of Leah.
July 19, 2007
The Heat is On...
Can't say it was my favorite Brenda Jackson novel. However, it was still a great read. This is the first book in the Steele Family Series that I have read, I must back track and read Chance's tale. The story centers around Jocelyn and Sebastian - two completely opposite people yet you feel the sparks between them from their first meeting. Thoroughly enjoyed their heated attraction. Night Heat also contains a very endearing secondary plot involving Jocelyn's sister, Leah and Reese, her lost love. Which I think I enjoyed more than the main story and wouldn't have mind reading more about their situation. All in all, Brenda Jackson knows her stuff and she has yet to disappoint me.
Can't say it was my favorite Brenda Jackson novel. However, it was still a great read. This is the first book in the Steele Family Series that I have read, I must back track and read Chance's tale. The story centers around Jocelyn and Sebastian - two completely opposite people yet you feel the sparks between them from their first meeting. Thoroughly enjoyed their heated attraction. Night Heat also contains a very endearing secondary plot involving Jocelyn's sister, Leah and Reese, her lost love. Which I think I enjoyed more than the main story and wouldn't have mind reading more about their situation. All in all, Brenda Jackson knows her stuff and she has yet to disappoint me.
June 25, 2011
Love the Steels they are the sexiest men times the 10th power. Sebastian is a shark in business, he wants to take over Mason's Builders which is struggling. Jocelyn is not giving in so easy so Sebastian needs to go and convice her about the company. Love it it was a good read for me and I love the series as well.
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February 10, 2008
Bas and Jocelyn meet after her father dies and leaves a quarter of Mason Builders to him in the will. With the stipulation that he stay for 6 weeks and help out with the company.
Jocelyn resents him and doesn't understand why her father could do this to her.
I'd say there was some sparks from the beginning for these two.
I enjoyed this story. Fast read.
Jocelyn resents him and doesn't understand why her father could do this to her.
I'd say there was some sparks from the beginning for these two.
I enjoyed this story. Fast read.
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January 2, 2021Categories
Sagas, Contemporary Romance, African American Romance
Miniseries
Forged of Steele (Book #3)
Sagas, Contemporary Romance, African American Romance
Miniseries
Forged of Steele (Book #3)
September 20, 2020
The Mason Women Find Love! 3.5***** Spoiler Alert!
Bas received notification that his mentor, Jim Mason, died and left him 25% of his construction business. He immediately headed to TN, to understand why his old friend needed him to be with his daughter Jocelyn, who had been running the construction company since Jim's illness and death. Bas, on medical leave, upon his arrival in Newton Grove TN, was struck by Jocelyn fiery temper and beauty, started to fall in love with Jocelyn, as he began to understanding her encased heart after losing her mom, aunt, and dad. Bas learned to relax and Jocelyn opened her heart to Bas' tender administrations. Meanwhile Jocelyn' s sister, Leah, returned for their father's funeral and finally revealed the reason for her hasty exit out of town and away from her true love, Reese. Of course Reese found out and stood by her as together they overcame Neil B's traumatic rape of a 17yr-old Leah. Yes, both sisters found their true love with a HEA ending.
Well rounded characters and an interesting sub plot made this novel an appealing Summer read. The theme of taking risks in life and living for a better tomorrow ran through this novel. I was surprised how easily Joc gave up her Dad's construction company to move away with Bas, but financially it made sense. Two brothers down, and two more bad Steeles left to find their soul mates.
09/12/20- 09/19/20 COVID-19 CA- ShInPl. RBG died 9/18/20.
Bas received notification that his mentor, Jim Mason, died and left him 25% of his construction business. He immediately headed to TN, to understand why his old friend needed him to be with his daughter Jocelyn, who had been running the construction company since Jim's illness and death. Bas, on medical leave, upon his arrival in Newton Grove TN, was struck by Jocelyn fiery temper and beauty, started to fall in love with Jocelyn, as he began to understanding her encased heart after losing her mom, aunt, and dad. Bas learned to relax and Jocelyn opened her heart to Bas' tender administrations. Meanwhile Jocelyn' s sister, Leah, returned for their father's funeral and finally revealed the reason for her hasty exit out of town and away from her true love, Reese. Of course Reese found out and stood by her as together they overcame Neil B's traumatic rape of a 17yr-old Leah. Yes, both sisters found their true love with a HEA ending.
Well rounded characters and an interesting sub plot made this novel an appealing Summer read. The theme of taking risks in life and living for a better tomorrow ran through this novel. I was surprised how easily Joc gave up her Dad's construction company to move away with Bas, but financially it made sense. Two brothers down, and two more bad Steeles left to find their soul mates.
09/12/20- 09/19/20 COVID-19 CA- ShInPl. RBG died 9/18/20.
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August 19, 2020
Sebastian "Bas" is bad ass!!
Bas was mad as a "cat on a hot tin roof" when told he needed to take 3 months off from work due to his health. Well an old friends death makes this decision a little easy to handle when this friend leaves him a fourth of his corporation "Mason Construction" and a request to oversee some things there. What he didn't count on was Jocelyn Mason being a force to be recond with. Jocelyn was angry that her father left a fourth of their family business to Bas. She is angry, and won't allow someone else to come in and try taking over. But of course the attraction to each other is hard to resist. So i like how they finally come together.
I must say though, the most heartfelt reading of this book was between Leah and Reese. So much hurt and anger for them both, but yet deep down they still loved each other. Its unfortunate what Leah had happen to her, and the years of not being able to share that with not only the man she loved, but her family as well. Love that Bas and Jocelyn found love with one another, but I am thrilled that Leah and Reese will get a second chance with each other. So her sorry rapist (though dead) does win. Another "Steele" brother has found his forever love. 🙂👍👍
Bas was mad as a "cat on a hot tin roof" when told he needed to take 3 months off from work due to his health. Well an old friends death makes this decision a little easy to handle when this friend leaves him a fourth of his corporation "Mason Construction" and a request to oversee some things there. What he didn't count on was Jocelyn Mason being a force to be recond with. Jocelyn was angry that her father left a fourth of their family business to Bas. She is angry, and won't allow someone else to come in and try taking over. But of course the attraction to each other is hard to resist. So i like how they finally come together.
I must say though, the most heartfelt reading of this book was between Leah and Reese. So much hurt and anger for them both, but yet deep down they still loved each other. Its unfortunate what Leah had happen to her, and the years of not being able to share that with not only the man she loved, but her family as well. Love that Bas and Jocelyn found love with one another, but I am thrilled that Leah and Reese will get a second chance with each other. So her sorry rapist (though dead) does win. Another "Steele" brother has found his forever love. 🙂👍👍
June 28, 2022
Night Heat. A great enemies to lovers story. Sebastian helps run the Steele empire. He gets bad news from his doctor and needs to take time off. He also gets a letter from George Mason's lawyer letting him know that he passed and left something for him. One summer as a teenager, Bas was sent to Tennessee to work for Mason and grew to appreciate and respect the man. Bas goes to Tennessee to talk to the lawyer. He finds out he is given a portion of the Mason Builders company. Mr. Mason's daughters own the rest of the company. Jocelyn, Mason's daughter was furious and didn't want Bas anywhere near the company. But she ends up giving in and Bas and Jocelyn strike up a relationship that they want to last forever.
November 26, 2019
Learning to release hurt and abuse and being open to love, is a beautiful thing. I am/was Leah, was molested at 6 then date raped at 19. I hated men and would not allow them the truly touch me, without pulling away. I can also see myself in Jocelyn. Rejecting love because people you loved have passed on and you feel so so alone. No one to talk your troubles through, let alone anyone to trust with your heart.
November 10, 2020
Exceptional
I have started to enjoy Brenda Jackson's writings and the Steele stories. I am entertained whenever reading this author's books. Not only feel good happily ever after but immigration, rape and psychological help was included. She has a knack for including other important facets within the love stories.
I have started to enjoy Brenda Jackson's writings and the Steele stories. I am entertained whenever reading this author's books. Not only feel good happily ever after but immigration, rape and psychological help was included. She has a knack for including other important facets within the love stories.
September 9, 2024
Jocelyn's father died and let part of his business to Sebastian. He also asked Bass to come and help Jocelyn with the business. She resented it and tried not to like Bass even though sparks were flying between them the moment they laid eyes on each other. It took a bit but Bass was able to break through her barriers. I also enjoyed the side story of her sister Leah.
This was a really good book.
This was a really good book.
October 8, 2019
This book didn't excite me....
Although I just started this series this book didn't give me a thrill, but the secondary story did with Leah and Reese did getting ready to start book 3
Although I just started this series this book didn't give me a thrill, but the secondary story did with Leah and Reese did getting ready to start book 3
April 13, 2020
Im giving this four stars because I felt like the ending was rushed and not properly developed. There is no way in a few hours she went from rejecting his proposal to packing up her life to be with him
September 21, 2022
Another great series by Brenda Jackson. Great story lines and even better characters. This was a totally believable plot - I'm sure we've found ourselves in a similar situation once or twice. Hot guy, gives you sample and then out the door. Leaves you wanting more...hmmmm
November 22, 2023
That was the plan
Her father knew what she needed and had just the man for her. Jocelyn was ready to fight against Bas for what she thought he took from her but she ended up with so much more. Loved it.
Her father knew what she needed and had just the man for her. Jocelyn was ready to fight against Bas for what she thought he took from her but she ended up with so much more. Loved it.
February 26, 2025
Bas and Jocelyn
Thanks for the doubleheader in this love series. Though things got really crazy and hard to deal with, it still shows love and wills can conquer many things and people.
Thanks for the doubleheader in this love series. Though things got really crazy and hard to deal with, it still shows love and wills can conquer many things and people.
May 23, 2018
Very intriguing!
I love romance, I love to fantasize, I put myself in each woman's place while reading about them. I'm In love with love.
I love romance, I love to fantasize, I put myself in each woman's place while reading about them. I'm In love with love.
November 1, 2018
Standard kimani book, nothing too taxing on the brain overall... Nice enough
Nice follow up from solid soul over all
Nice follow up from solid soul over all
December 9, 2018
Great read
This was a little slow midway, but it picked back up. Jackson is still a phenomenal author by far !
This was a little slow midway, but it picked back up. Jackson is still a phenomenal author by far !
October 12, 2019
Brenda I really enjoy reading about the Forged Steele keep
them coming.
them coming.
September 1, 2020
Heated
These are quick reads and the things dreams are made from . Always interesting to see how the Steeles find their mates.
These are quick reads and the things dreams are made from . Always interesting to see how the Steeles find their mates.
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January 25, 2021solid c
April 2, 2021
This story was not what I expected, but I really enjoyed it. The two sisters and their separate but equally interesting plots. Definitely a good read!
June 30, 2021
3.5 stars
December 30, 2022
Short, hot romance. Well written with believable characters.
March 25, 2023
I'm loving this series. The narrator did en excellent job bringing the characters to life.
July 31, 2023
Good book I am enjoying this series!
September 1, 2023
This book was sexy asf!!!! 😂😂😂
September 20, 2023
Loved it!
The hot, passionate love story of Sebastien and Joceyln. I could not put this book down. A must-read and page-turner like always!
The hot, passionate love story of Sebastien and Joceyln. I could not put this book down. A must-read and page-turner like always!
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