Hot Like Fire

In the heavily anticipated follow-up to Heated, sexy widower Kade Strong has just moved back into the house he once shared with his wife, hoping to bring some stability into his six-year-old daughter Kadina's life. He certainly isn't looking for a relationship, but the women of Holtsville, South Carolina have a different ideas and are willing to do anything to get his attention. Only Garcelle Santos respects Kade's grief. Although he isn't ready to let anyone into his life, Kade can't help being irresistibly drawn to Garcelle... Studying to be a nurse, Garcelle can use a little extra money and accepts Kade's job offer to baby-sit Kadina even though their first meeting was filled with drama. Once they get past their differences, a deep friendship is soon forged between Garcelle and Kade. When Garcelle sees the tricks the neighborhood women have up their sleeves to get near Kade, she makes it her business to protect him. But when she finds herself getting jealous, she realizes she's fallen in love with Kade. And after a stormy night alone, Garcelle and Kade surrender to a desire that only leaves them wanting more...