Can two strangers make that lovin feelin last? Three months after a first date that ended in a night of explosive passion, Caress Coleman and Julius Jones find themselves somewhere between roommates with benefits and true love. Shes smart, beautiful, and one paycheck away from broke. Hes smart, handsome, and very successful. But thats just the beginning of their differences. . . . Shes messy--and thats putting it nicely. Hes a neat freak--and thats an understatement. Shes happy in sweatpants. Hes an urban sophisticate who wears the hippest designer labels. Theyre total opposites in every way but one: they share a sizzling attraction that makes them want to beg for more and more. But can their passion lead to a love that lasts for the long haul? Raves for Niobia Bryant "Hot men, spicy women and a sexually captivating story. " --Romantic Times on Hot like Fire