Heated [Paperback]

Niobia Bryant (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 6, 2006

SHE'S SEXY IN THE CITY.....HE'S RUGGED ON THE RANCH

Bianca King is living the golden life in metro Georgia with a booming veterinary practice and a steady string of dates--until her somewhat estranged father asks for her help in keeping the family ranch afloat. When Bianca returns to her small South Carolina hometown, she meets the latest threat, neighboring rancher Kahron Strong, a man with knowing eyes and the body of a gladiator. But this competition may just do Bianca some good...

Ever ambitious, Kahron has his eyes on the Kings ranch--among other things. Bianca rejects his offer to buy, but he's not one to take no for an answer, even if it comes from the sexiest lips he's never kissed. But when a series of dangerous accidents puts the business AND Bianca at risk, Kahron decides the auburn beauty is much more valuable than her land. As they come together to track the source of the trouble, Bianca will have to surrender her resolve and her heart to save the ranch ...and something she cares about even more.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

HEATED is the first in the Strong Family Series and, the third book set in fictional Holtsville, South Carolina.

This is truly one of the steamiest books I have ever written.

About the Author

Niobia Simone Bryant’s a nationally best-selling and award winning romance author with five current releases and three new releases scheduled for 2006. Since her debut in 2000 her works were received with critical acclaim, including her second novel, Three Times a Lady, becoming a featured selection for Doubleday‘s Black-Expression Book Club. Of her five releases the last four have been selected as TOP PICKS (Multicultural Romance) from Romantic Times Magazine. Her 2004 release, Heavenly Match, tied with African-American romance icons Brenda Jackson and Beverly Jenkins for Shades of Romance Multicultural Romance of the Year. Her 2005 release, Can't Get Next to You, was nominated for a Romantic Times Award for Best African-American Romance.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Kensington (June 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 075821460X
• ISBN-13: 978-0758214607
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #816,424 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

"I am a writer, born and bred. I can't even fathom what else I would do besides creating stories and telling tales. When it comes to my writing I dabble in many genres, my ideas are umlimited, and the ink in my pen is infinite." --Niobia Bryant aka Meesha Mink aka Simone Bryant

With more than 20 books released in four different genres since 2000, Niobia is celebrating 10 years of bestselling fiction. For more on this writer who "can't stop, won't stop" please visit: www.NIOBIABRYANT.COM.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars (RAW Rating: 4.5) - Home on the Range, June 13, 2006

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The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers (RAWSISTAZ.com and BlackBookReviews.net) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heated (Paperback)

In her first installment of the "Hot Holtsville Series" featuring the Strong brothers, Niobia Bryant treats readers to a taste of the tantalizing Kahron Strong of Holtsville, South Carolina.

When veterinarian Bianca King's estranged father frantically needs her help, she drops everything, leaving her peaceful serenity in Georgia enroute to Holtsville, a place she vowed never to return. Bianca discovers the horse ranch in disarray, a stark contrast from that of her childhood. Money is short, but his wife, who is three years older than Bianca, is still spending it, his clients are no longer using his services and to top things off her father has become an alcoholic. And now Kahron Strong wants to buy the ranch for his own personal gain.

Kahron wants to expand his business but the King's ranch is impeding his progress. During one of his visits to the ranch to inquire on its purchase Kahron meets Bianca. They share a mutual attraction for each other until her father returns home and blames Kahron for the mysterious incidents that keep plaguing the ranch. When Bianca herself becomes a target for whoever wishes the ranch's demise, the purchase of the ranch is the last thing on Kahron's mind. While in the midst of trying to nab the perpetrator Kahron and Bianca find themselves falling in love.

Niobia Bryant has penned an awe-inspiring tale of finding true love no matter the consequence. Bianca goes against her father's wishes and seeks refuge in the arms of a man he despises. Kahron promised himself, after one failed relationship, he would never fall in love again. However, forces beyond their control will lead them down the path of a never-ending romance. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend HEATED is sure to please.

Reviewed by Pamela Bolden
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heated Indeed!, June 7, 2006

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Mirage08 (VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heated (Paperback)

Well she has done it again. Here is another good book from Ms. Bryant. This book has humor, mystery, misunderstandings, intrigue, trust issues (I could go on) and a whole chapter devoted to a love scene! Gracious! I read this book in a day. I cannot wait for the other books in the Strong series! Be sure to check out her other books as well. You will not be disappointed.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Holtsville here I come!!, July 20, 2006

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Shancha "ReadAHolic" (Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heated (Paperback)

I guess all of the hot men are in Holtsville!! I've guess I'd to move there. Heated is a refreshing story about rekindling a relationship between father and daughter. To add to the mix are two other characters one wanting to purchase the family ranch and the other a freeloading step mother. Put this all together and you have a wonderful read and awesome love scenes to boot.