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Who is Cleveland Alexander? He’s a sexy firefighter from Atlanta, Ga. He doesn’t believe love is in his future and he wasn’t too excited to see his brother get married for a second time to multi-millionaire Jill Atkinson. Read all about Cleveland in More Than He Can Handle. But before you pick up the book Publishers Weekly calls a “steamy romance,” check out where Cleveland first made his impact in The Business of Love. Jill Atkinson has a successful business, good friends, and the respect of the Atlanta corporate community--everything except a good man. When a sexy firefighter, Darren Alexander, saves her from a blaze at her condo, Jill decides to lie about her job rather than risk scaring another guy away. When the truth comes to light, will she lose everything?

She’s a gamble he can’t resist… BETTING ON LOVE CHERIS HODGES WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS… High-stakes action and even hotter men are all Jade Christian wants now that her scheming boyfriend has aced her out of his bed and their successful company. But her Vegas weekend spree has turned into several nights of steamy no-strings sex with easygoing businessman James Goings—and he’s becoming the one bet she can’t resist … IS JUST THE BEGINNING… Growing up in the shadow of his famous athlete brother taught James that focusing on his career was far safer than trusting beautiful women. His sizzling encounters with Jade could almost change his mind … if he wasn’t afraid she’d use him for revenge on her ex. But the more he sees of the real, down-to-earth woman behind the seductress, the more James will risk to win her love for a lifetime… Visit us at www.kensingtonbooks.com

More Than He Can Handle Cheris Hodges. Dafina, $6.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-7582-3151-2 Hodges (Let's Get It On) delivers a sizzling romance between sharp, demanding New Orleans hotel owner Winfred “Freddie” Barker and arrogant firefighter and confirmed bachelor Cleveland Alexander. After they meet at the wedding of their best friends, their champagne-fueled one-night stand turns into a tumultuous affair. Freddie's certain that Cleveland is commitment-phobic like her father, an unreliable ex-con, while Cleveland seethes at Freddie's explosive temper and scornful attitude. Various subplots, including Cleveland's difficulties at work and Freddie's frequent sparring with her friend Lillian, interrupt the swift pacing, but the sensual love scenes are plentiful and vividly executed, and the believable, three-dimensional characters keep things moving. (Feb.)