Only You (Arabesque) [Mass Market Paperback]

Celeste Norfleet (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Kimani Press (March 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158314515X
• ISBN-13: 978-1583145159
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,020,459 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

National best-selling author of over twenty-five critically acclaimed multicultural romance and young adult novels, Celeste O. Norfleet was a late bloomer to writing. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she is a graduate of Moore College of Art & Design. An art director and graphic designer for many years, Celeste now devotes her time to writing and creating novels letting her artistic imagination flow through the computer keys. Her romance novels, realistic with a touch of humor, depict strong 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 has won several prestigious awards including RSJ 2011 Best Sequel, 2011 Best Hero and 2011 Best Heroine. She has been nominated numerous times for her romance and young adult novels including the 2010 and 2011 RSJ Author of the Year Award, 2009 RT Book Reviews Career Achievement Award, 2009 Urban-Reviews Best Romance Award and the 2009 YALSA "Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers" Award. Celeste currently enjoys a quiet life in Virginia with her family.

Customer Reviews

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sports, Politics, and Romance, April 27, 2005

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Kay Kay "kaabee" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only You (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book takes you into the forced relationship between a mayor's daughter, Prudence, and an NFL player, Michael "Speed" Hunter. Prudence had just gone through a very public break-up with her ex and the media put her and her family through the ringer. Just when she thought things cooled off, her comes Michael Hunter and the media. Prudence let's Micheal have it in front of the media, and the media, spins the spat out of control. Prudence and Micheal end up in a media enduced relationship that turns real. On top of them fighting their feelings and the media, Prudence has another major issue to deal with that puts her in danger. Great story that ties Sports, Politics, and Romance all together!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The impact of fame, greed and politics on love..., August 25, 2005

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BMAR (Northern USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only You (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

In "Only You", author Celeste Norfleet brings together NFL star and media-magnet Michael "Speed" Hunter with politician's daughter and media-shy Prudence Washington. Having been burned previously by the media as a pawn in her father's reelection campaigns, Prudence takes a fast disliking to Michael Hunter when he shows up to help at Prudence's local church Thanksgiving Day dinner with a following of journalists. Prudence immediately pegs Michael as a spoiled, self-centered celebrity and determines to fit her physical attraction to him mightily.

Michael is not put off so easily by Prudence's cold shoulder however. The story develops into a lively expedition as we follow Michael's pursuit of Prudence and her simultaneous attraction/repulsion reaction.

To add to the drama of the romantic leads, a good deal of intrigue is introduced through shady characters seeking to use either Michael's celebrity or Prudence's political ties for personal gain.

This was an interesting story with lots of chemistry between the main characters.

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book., February 18, 2010

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Dezzy89 "Dezzy89" (Alabama) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Only You (Arabesque) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've this book a million times and I never get tired of it. This is a story that could actually happen. Even though its fictional it can leave readers thinking that "Hey it could happen." lol