New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Brenda Jackson ignites fierce passions within her devoted fan following. Her Steele series features an African-American family whose members find love in the least likely places. Here, gift shop owner Stacey Carlson harbors secret fantasies about her sexy landlord Eli Steele. Looking to change his playboy image, Eli thinks proposing to Stacey is a good way to start. Their arrangement is supposed to be strictly business, but when real sparks fly between them, Eli begins reconsidering his stance.
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"The Denver Steele man will make you do a double take when you see them, especially if the man of your dreams has been a Steele man from the ATL. Those handsome Alpha Steele men are all over the place. I am just waiting for one to knock on my front door."
— Shone (5 out of 5 stars)
" Another great book by Brenda Jackson, Eli just couldn't get enough of Stacey Carlson turning a business arrangement into a Christmas full of love and pleasure. "
— Phano, 1/17/2014" I listened to this on audio. It took me a couple of chapters to get used to the male narrator speaking in the voice of the female main character. After that I was able to thoroughly enjoy the novel. "
— Darlene, 1/16/2014" A typical romance novel. Not up to the author's usual standards. "
— Kim, 12/24/2013" When are the Phoenix Steeles going to start listening to their mother and realize that there is ONE woman out there who can break their resolve? Eli thought he was the ultimate player, but the player got played! "
— Stilwaterz, 11/27/2013" Brenda J has this habit of creating a story that pulls you in doesn't let you go until you get to the end. Once again she did not disappoint, I picked up A Steele for Christmas and I could not put it down, Eli and Stacy's journeys was sweet and hot. "
— Marie, 11/6/2013" Good read! This was a good story, although a bit predictable I didn't care because it's a Christmas story with a heart-warming ending. I am going to try one of the Steele books, now! She won me over... "
— Fern, 7/5/2013" This was another great book by Mrs. Jackson. I can't wait to find out what happens between Stacy's brother and her best friend in a future book. "
— Shantel, 6/16/2013" Great book! Enjoyed reading. The Steele man are very impressive. "
— Acoleman, 4/15/2013" Good book, but very predictable. Still, I'll read more by this author "
— Katie, 4/12/2013" Formulaic yet I love Jackson's approach to romance novels. "
— Kesha, 1/28/2013" loved it! I hope she does a book about her brother and best friend! "
— Devon, 7/28/2012" ENJOYABLE...but as stated by others it's a bit recycled...felt like I read it before in one of the Westmoreland stories...however it's still a cute and SEXY read...love those Steele's...and the chemistry between Eli and Stacey is off-the-charts. "
— Shawnette, 6/7/2012" Another well written book from Brenda Jackson. I love the Steele's but I really would've loved to "see" the confrontation with the heroine's ex. But over all I really liked this book. "
— Chantavis, 5/30/2012" Big fluff ... but enjoyable :) "
— Kirsten, 5/19/2012" Steamy, erotic, sizzling hot from page to page. I loved it. My first Brenda Jackson novel. Needless to say I will read others. "
— Rhonda, 4/18/2012" I have been waiting (forever!!!!) for this book. Now to go get it! And once I got into it I was finished way too soon. "
— Chere', 3/24/2012" Love the Steele's "
— Tina, 2/27/2012" Nothing like a good romance to warm the heart. The Steele men are irresistible. Wonderful afternoon read. "
— Monique, 12/9/2011Brenda Jackson is a multiple-award winner and bestselling author of contemporary multicultural romance novels. She is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America and the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award. There are more than three million of her books in print.
Avery Glymph is a classically trained actor who has appeared on stage and in films and television shows, including Spin City, Law & Order, Thirteen Conversations about One Thing, and The X-Files.