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SULTRY STORM - Celeste Norfleet Harlequin Kimani/Arabesque June 2009 |
SYNOPSIS: Mia James didn't expect to rescue sexy Stephen Morales from a hurricane. But Mia and Stephen find more than shelter in each other's arms. They discover tumultuous family secrets that may threaten their stormy nights of passion and a love they've never known until now.
SERIES ROMANCE |4+| Ashley Haney
REVIEW: Celeste
O. Norfleet does an amazing job writing SULTRY STORM
the second of three books in the Mother Nature Matchmaker series. Mia James is
running from a relationship gone bad, guilt over her father’s death, and
straight into the path of a hurricane and love. Deputy Sheriff Esteban “Stephen”
Morales has been waiting the last nine months for Mia to come. He is convinced
that she is the love of his life. But will the secret that he holds ruin any
chance that he may have with her. Celeste O Norfleet shows us that love can come
when you least expect it, even in the mist of a hurricane.
Mia feels guilty that she never healed the gap between her and her father before
his death. Now she is on a mission to save his home from foreclosure even if
that means driving directly in the path of Hurricane Ana to do it. After the end
of her engagement to a jerk she is out to prove that she is not cold and frigid.
Mia is looking for a little fun but instead she finds the type of love that she
never knew existed. Stephen fell in love with Mia from the stories her father
told him. He’s been awaiting her return. Now that she has come he has to
convince Mia that they were meant to be together. Only problem is that once she
finds out the truth about who he is and his relationship with her father, will
their love be enough to conquer all.
The supporting characters in this novel are a great addition to the story. They
provide the main characters with advice that helps them deal with their
situations and ultimately accept and act on their love for one another. The
dialogue in this story is intriguing and moves constantly. The setting of the
story takes place in Key West.
I would definitely recommend this novel. Celeste did an excellent job of telling
Stephen and Mia’s story. I would recommend that you read TEMPERATURES
RISING by Brenda Jackson as it is the first story in
this series. I truly enjoyed Mia and Stephen and I can’t wait for the next
story.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 30th May 2009