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Mamma Lou MatchMaker #7
Following Love
A Complication She Didn’t Need…
Dena Graham is not the kind of woman to give up, no matter what life throws her way. With legal bills mounting as she fights to retain custody of her only son, Dena needs a job—fast. The only option is working as an office manager in a construction company co-owned by sexy, charismatic Julian Hamilton.
And Couldn’t Resist …
Julian has had his fill of relationships and is focused strictly on business…until Dena walks into his life. Now, working side by side, two people who’ve sworn never to gamble with their hearts again find that when red-hot attraction enters the picture, all bets are off….
Dena Graham is not the kind of woman to give up, no matter what life throws her way. With legal bills mounting as she fights to retain custody of her only son, Dena needs a job—fast. The only option is working as an office manager in a construction company co-owned by sexy, charismatic Julian Hamilton.
And Couldn’t Resist …
Julian has had his fill of relationships and is focused strictly on business…until Dena walks into his life. Now, working side by side, two people who’ve sworn never to gamble with their hearts again find that when red-hot attraction enters the picture, all bets are off….
- GenresRomance
320 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 2007
About the author
Celeste O. Norfleet
37 books188 followersNational 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.
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November 18, 2007
An Irresistible Complication
This is the first novel I've read by Celeste O. Norfleet and I was deeply moved by this storyline. I found myself TOTALLY empathazing with Dena's situation and hoping everything turned out in her favor. And poor, sweet Julian just didn't seem to have any luck finding the RIGHT woman, which forced him to take a vow of celibacy...LOL. Watching Dena and Julian fight their instant attraction to one another was quite hilarous. Once they finally decide to stop fighting their desire, the intense romance is extremely HOT! I enjoyed watching them work through their misunderstandings and assumptions in an attempt to hopefully build a lasting relationship. Mrs. Norfleet presents some very UNFORGETTABLE characters, and quite an intriguing plot. I enjoyed the camaraderie and the close bond of the Hamilton brothers. Darius and Jordan kept me in stitches with their teasing of Julian. Can't wait to see whose love life Mamma Lou and her co-conspirator Aunt Ellen plan to meddle in next. The description on the back of the book is a little misleading because it states that due to mounting legal bills, Dena needs a job, fast, however, after reading the novel you will discover this isn't the reason for her taking a job and that Dena is actually well-off, she actually took the job to focus on something other than her troubles. With the exception of that little flaw, I have to say this was a good read and I will DEFINITELY add Mrs. Norfleet's books to my to-be-read list. A highly recommended read!
This is the first novel I've read by Celeste O. Norfleet and I was deeply moved by this storyline. I found myself TOTALLY empathazing with Dena's situation and hoping everything turned out in her favor. And poor, sweet Julian just didn't seem to have any luck finding the RIGHT woman, which forced him to take a vow of celibacy...LOL. Watching Dena and Julian fight their instant attraction to one another was quite hilarous. Once they finally decide to stop fighting their desire, the intense romance is extremely HOT! I enjoyed watching them work through their misunderstandings and assumptions in an attempt to hopefully build a lasting relationship. Mrs. Norfleet presents some very UNFORGETTABLE characters, and quite an intriguing plot. I enjoyed the camaraderie and the close bond of the Hamilton brothers. Darius and Jordan kept me in stitches with their teasing of Julian. Can't wait to see whose love life Mamma Lou and her co-conspirator Aunt Ellen plan to meddle in next. The description on the back of the book is a little misleading because it states that due to mounting legal bills, Dena needs a job, fast, however, after reading the novel you will discover this isn't the reason for her taking a job and that Dena is actually well-off, she actually took the job to focus on something other than her troubles. With the exception of that little flaw, I have to say this was a good read and I will DEFINITELY add Mrs. Norfleet's books to my to-be-read list. A highly recommended read!
February 20, 2014
another touching mamma Lou story. I need a mamma lou to meddle in my love life and find me a good one too..
July 10, 2015
Love the serious
I love this serious and this book did not fail me. I love a good love story and the way they set up Jullian and Deana was perfect
I love this serious and this book did not fail me. I love a good love story and the way they set up Jullian and Deana was perfect
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