Cross My Heart

Coles Family #2

by Celeste O. Norfleet

Nothing has stopped savvy psychologist Natalia Coles from having her own family. She doesn't know the anonymous donor of her two young sons and intends to keep it that way. Then she meets Hollywood triple threat David Montgomery. The sexy actor, director and producer awakens a passion in Natalia that's instant and explosive, tempting her to open her heart to him….

From the moment David walks into Natalia's office, he's at odds with the beautiful woman—and insanely attracted to her, too. David knows Natalia needs his help to save a center for at-risk kids. But a brewing paternity scandal could derail his career and his philanthropy. Is Natalia playing a clever game of blackmail? Or does she really not care who he is? And when David vows to seduce the mother of those sweet boys, he just prays Natalia doesn't walk out when she learns the truth….

Genres: Romance, African American Romance, Contemporary

224 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 2010

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

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an emotional story of two people who discover to trust and embrace the love they have for each other.
I am so glad that Ms. Norfleet has written the story of Natalia Cole - she was strong, sexy, and independent.
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story! Natalia is a strong, independent, psychologist who gets sheer joy from helping at-risk children. She loves her 2 young sons and feels every child deserves a happy home. David Montgomery is a sexy Hollywood actor. He and Natalia have a secret connection and if he reveals it, Natalia's life could be destroyed!

[Priscilla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by Norfleet and all I can say is WOW!!! Great love story. I would recommend this to everyone :-)

[Cozy Beauty Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cross my heart by Celeste O Norfleet was a very beautiful romance story. It was about Natalia Cole who is very successful. She is a social worker and has two sons Brice and Jayden that she had from a doner. David Montgomery is a famous hollywood actor and is visiting key west to gain more information on Natalia and her children. David finds out he is the biological father of her children and he originally plans to just pay Natalia off. So the press and media wont find out. But the more he spent time with her the more he fell in love with her. 


Natalia and David's love story was very romantic, real, and sexy. I loved how Natalia was so head strong and didn t just fall for David because he was rich and famous. Natalia was about her children and her career. She wasn't just going to let some man come in and take that away from her.


Natalia was very strong and determined yet caring. I saw a lot of myself in Natalia while I reading Cross my Heart. David was sexy and determined yet wanted a real family because he never experienced that before. 


Overall this story was beautiful and sexy and real. I loved how the author tied up everything in the end. It was definitely something I could see myself reading again. I absolutely loved it. I'll recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romance, black love, with a beautiful storyline. I give this story 5 stars.

[Ranie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so beautifully capativing and emotional from beginning to end. I was crying and smiling while reading it. There's also lots of nervous anticipation, as to when David will reveal his secret and will Nathia ever forgive him 😧😦😲

The author did a phenomenal job of her creativity with both Nathila and David, they both display unconditionally support, love, and provided unlimited help to each other. The ending was quite intriguing, loving and unpredictable.

Highly recommended....💓💗💞💕

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

Highly recommended!

David was a world class idiot who wanted nothing to do with Natalia and her sons. Overtime, he got to know her and their sons. That didn't take long for David to want his family. He should have known better. Every woman is not like his mother. A wonderful story!

[Tigger · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars

second time reading

Enjoyed

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a re-read for me, originally read 12/2010. Really well written. Natalia was unknowingly connected to David in a major way. He knew this but couldn't share the connection with her until he knew the timing was right. These two had a very rocky start, but the chemistry was there immediately, and their coming together was almost instant. I loved David's courtship of Natalia. Although he was rich and famous, he "kind of" did everything at a regular mans pace. Yes he did lavish Natalia with an impromptu getaway, and bought her gifts, but Natalia allowed him to do but so much because she was not with him for the money or the fame. This was just such a great love story. The feelings seemed very real, and not forced as sometime romance novels are. I wouldn't mind reading a follow up with David & Natalia.

[Angelia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually LOVED this story.....Didn't think I would that's why it has been in my TBR pile for a while now.....David and Natalia will have you rooting for them....Wanting them to see that they need each other and that their love is real.......Natalia needs to have a life outside of the kids, work and the Teen Dream Center then in walks David who you can tell wants to be a part of something......something more than his career.

This is one of the best romance stories that comes from a single working mother point of view that I have read in a long time....you will LOVE this form beginning to end......

[Tanya Mayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this story!!!