Celeste O. Norfleet

Celeste O. Norfleet (born February 11 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a contemporary African American novelist of romance and young adult novels.

Early years

Celeste O. Norfleet was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She attended public schools, then received her B.F.A. degree in fashion illustration from Moore College of Art and Design. She spent the next years deeply entrenched in the advertising world, first as a graphic artist and later as a creative art director.

Writing

In 1991 she moved to Northern Virginia and rediscovering her love of books. A few years later she picked up her first romance novel while at home with her young children. She quickly became a prolific romance reader and soon penned her first novel in 1999. Priceless Gift, her first romance novel, was sold to BET Books in 2001 and published March 2002. Priceless Gift began the Mamma Lou Matchmaker continuing series. Norfleet has since written over twenty novels.

In 2007 Harlequin Kimani TRU released Norfleet’s first young adult novel, Pushing Pause. Receiving rave reviews and continuing to sell out, The Kenisha Lewis Series is popular with teens and adults. The series continues with Fast Forward and Gettin’ Played.

Norfleet now devotes all of her time to writing and creating romance. 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.

Acclaim

Celeste continues to gain critical acclaim and stellar reviews, including nominations for The Rose Award, Romantic Times Bookclub Reviewer’s Choice Award and RSJ Author of the Year. Celeste currently writes for Harlequin’s Kimani Press Arabesque, Harlequin Kimani Romance and Kimani Press TRU (young adult) lines.

Personal

Celeste lives in Virginia with her husband and two teenagers.

Bibliography

Romance

Priceless Gift, 2002
A Christmas Wish, 2002
Since Forever, 2003
One Sure Thing, 2003, (featuring winner of the 2002 Arabesque Man cover contest)
Reflections of You, 2004
Irresistible You, 2004
Only You, 2005
The Fine Art of Love, 2005
A Taste of Romance in Back In Your Arms (with Sandra Kitt and Deidre Savoy), 2006
Love After All, 2007
Following Love, 2008
When Love Calls, 2008
Sultry Storm, in Mother Nature Matchmaker (with Brenda Jackson and Carmen Green) 2009
When It Feels So Right, 2009
Love Me Now, 2009
Cross My Heart, 2010
Heart’s Choice, in Millionaire Matchmaker (with Donna Hill and Adrianne Byrd) 2010
Flirting With Destiny, (Kimani Hottie Series) 2010

Young Adult Novels

Pushing Pause, 2007
She Said, She Said, 2008 (with Jennifer Norfleet)
Fast Forward, 2009

Getting Played 2010

Recognition

Nominated - Rose Award, Since Forever 2003
Nominated – Romantic Times Book – Reviewer’s Choice Award – Best African American Romance (2004)
Nominated – Romantic Times Book – Career Achievement Award (2009)
Nominated - Romance Slam Jam – Best Steamy Romance (2009)
Nominated – Romantic Times Book - Author of The Year (2009)
Finalist - YALSA - Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers List (2009)

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