The action-packed second book in the romantic suspense Steele Ridge series is a military romance that proves a small-town girl who considers herself an ugly duckling can snag the hottest alpha male in town. Green Beret Reid Steele needs a new career ASAP. After a knee injury permanently sidelines him from his dream job, Reid heads home to the mountains of Steele Ridge to regroup, but small-town life isn't cutting it for a man accustomed to action. When sexy boutique owner Brynne Whitfield captures his attention, Reid thinks he's found the perfect distraction from boredom. The last thing recently-dumped Brynne is interested in is another fast-talking man who will break her heart and dismiss her like yesterday's trash. Even if Reid Steele's body does make her yearn for things she knows are as bad for her as hot fudge sundaes. When Brynne's closest friend is murdered and she's also targeted, Reid can't resist the lure of action and goes on a hunt for answers to disturbing questions. But can he protect her from a cold-blooded killer--and win her battered heart? Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire Steele Ridge series chronologically, the following is the correct order: 
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<li>The Beginning - The Steeles</li> <li>Going Hard - The Steeles</li> <li>Living Fast - The Steeles</li> <li>Loving Deep - The Steeles</li> <li>Breaking Free - The Steeles</li> <li>Roaming Wild - The Steeles</li> <li>Stripping Bare - The Steeles</li> <li>Enduring Love - The Steeles</li> <li>Craving Heat - The Kingstons</li> <li>Tasting Fire - The Kingstons</li> <li>Searing Need - The Kingstons</li> <li>Vowing Love - The Steeles</li> <li>Striking Edge - The Kingstons</li> <li>Burning Ache - The Kingstons</li>
</ul>Reviews for LIVING FAST ★★★★★ What a thrilling romance suspenseful read This author always hooks me from the first page to the last. I really enjoyed reading this and can't wait for the rest of the series to find out how each author throws their own twist on each brother. I love the thrills and excitement this author brings to her books. I have trouble waiting for the next book to come out. ★★★★★ A great read!! Living Fast, Book 3 in the Steele Ridge series was awesome! ★★★★★ Absolutely Awesome Storyline!!! WOW! What an awesome storyline! Four brothers that have core family values, yet they live, play and love Hard! The Steele brothers in action are something to behold. ★★★★★ Loved this Book!!! Living Fast by Adrienne Giordano....As always Adrienne Giordano never disappoints, this story is what you expect from her, romance, suspense, drama and humor. I loved Reid and Brynne and watching their stories unfold. This fast paced book will take you on a thrill ride that you don't want to end. I am so excited about this series and the Steele brothers. ★★★★★ Living Fast, book 3 of the Steele Ridge Series delivers in true Giordano style. ★★★★★ Loved the Steele family, love the town, loved the book. I am thrilled to share this new series with my friends! I already love this family and cannot wait to read the other books. ★★★★★ Hot Series...Hot Men Ms Giordano has once again capitalized on her gifted writing and expanded upon the Steele brothers' characters to put her own unique spin on the story.

Living Fast

Romance

Giordano, Adrienne

Contemporary

Steele Ridge, LLC

Breaking Free is a romantic suspense about a military hero who moves to small town Steele Ridge to start over. When his best friend's sister--and expert hacker--shows up, this alpha hero will do whatever it takes to protect her. "Non-stop romantic suspense at its gripping best. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" - Carla Neggers, New York Times Bestselling Author. As the black sheep of the Steele brood, Micki Steele craves one thing: the love of her family. Working as a hacker for a ruthless fixer, Micki has done things she'll never be proud of. When she flees Vegas and returns to her hometown, she brings along her boss's secrets and plenty of danger. At least until he arrives in Steele Ridge, intent on hauling her back to Vegas--or burying her in North Carolina. Former Green Beret and family friend Gage Barber has been Mr. Fix-It his entire life, but now a war wound leaves him struggling with simple tasks. And when the mysterious and sexy Micki shows up and pulls him into the middle of her family drama, his loyalty to the Steele family is tested. Although he's sworn off his need to play hero, his undeniable attraction to Micki leaves him with only one option--convincing her to break free of her ruthless boss. Torn over protecting the man she's falling in love with and her yearning for a normal life, Micki must choose between staying trapped in Vegas or a life of freedom in Steele Ridge. Even if breaking free leads straight to heartbreak...and prison. Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire Steele Ridge series chronologically, the following is the correct order: 
<ul>
<li>The Beginning - The Steeles</li> <li>Going Hard - The Steeles</li> <li>Living Fast - The Steeles</li> <li>Loving Deep - The Steeles</li> <li>Breaking Free - The Steeles</li> <li>Roaming Wild - The Steeles</li> <li>Stripping Bare - The Steeles</li> <li>Enduring Love - The Steeles</li> <li>Craving Heat - The Kingstons</li> <li>Tasting Fire - The Kingstons</li> <li>Searing Need - The Kingstons</li> <li>Vowing Love - The Steeles</li> <li>Striking Edge - The Kingstons</li> <li>Burning Ache - The Kingstons</li>
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Breaking Free

Craving Heat is a romantic suspense novel with a kick-butt small-town female sheriff and a superstar, alpha male athlete. This action-packed, sports story forces the fish-out-of water hero under the sheriff’s protection. Maggie Kingston is a woman working in a man’s world…and doing a damn good job. Being Steele Ridge’s first female sheriff isn’t easy. Especially when your cousins are magnets for trouble. The Steeles do everything the hard way, but Maggie’s tougher than she looks. Nothing shakes this sheriff until her cousin brings one of his superstar players—and the accompanying media circus—to town. The press can’t get enough of the sexy quarterback. And neither can Maggie… Jayson Tucker devoted his whole career to the New York Knights. So when the team takes a rookie’s side over his after a locker room brawl, he takes refuge from the spotlight. Except reporters aren’t the only ones after him. Someone wants Jayson benched. Permanently. When the threat becomes deadly, hiding won’t be enough. And in Steele Ridge, security comes in the luscious form of its gorgeous, no-nonsense sheriff. Jayson’s always fought his own battles. The closer he gets to Maggie, the less he’s willing to risk her being caught in the crossfire. Yet Maggie is no damsel in distress. She’s more than capable of keeping her town—and her man—safe. But can she say the same about her heart? Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire Steele Ridge series chronologically, the following is the correct order:
<ul>
<li>
The Beginning - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Going Hard - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Living Fast - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Loving Deep - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Breaking Free - The Steeles</li>
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Roaming Wild - The Steeles</li>
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Stripping Bare - The Steeles</li>
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Enduring Love - The Steeles</li>
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Craving Heat - The Kingstons</li>
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Tasting Fire - The Kingstons</li>
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Searing Need - The Kingstons</li>
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Vowing Love - The Steeles</li>
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Striking Edge - The Kingstons</li>
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Burning Ache - The Kingstons</li>
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Craving Heat (Steele Ridge: The Kingstons)

Literature & Fiction

Ridge, Steele

Genre Fiction

Tasting Fire is a second chance medical romance featuring a firefighter and an ER doctor who both serve on the local SWAT team. Fire in one hand, ashes in the other... 
Studious tutor Emmy McKay fell in love with Cash Kingston over a biology textbook, never expecting the high school football hero to give her a second thought. But his feelings for her burned just as hot. All too soon, Emmy’s choices destroyed their youthful relationship, reducing it to a pile of ash. Years later, she has landed her dream job as an ER doctor in her hometown. Now it’s time to win back her dream man. 
As a firefighter and tactical medic, Cash Kingston is no stranger to white-knuckle situations. But when he learns his beautiful—and brilliant—ex-girlfriend has returned to Steele Ridge, he feels as if he’s standing on the roof of a blazing building. With no escape route in sight. Emmy is the only woman who’s ever had the power to build him up one minute and burn him down the next. 
But when someone targets Emmy and they begin to suspect the danger stems from their past relationship, it’s impossible for Cash to stay detached. Will the struggle to untangle a web of half-truths bring them closer together, or will it tear them apart for good? 
 Although all books are stand alones, if you would like to read the entire Steele Ridge series chronologically, the following is the correct order:
<ul>
<li>
The Beginning - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Going Hard - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Living Fast - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Loving Deep - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Breaking Free - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Roaming Wild - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Stripping Bare - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Enduring Love - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Craving Heat - The Kingstons</li>
<li>
Tasting Fire - The Kingstons</li>
<li>
Searing Need - The Kingstons</li>
<li>
Vowing Love - The Steeles</li>
<li>
Striking Edge - The Kingstons</li>
<li>
Burning Ache - The Kingstons</li>
</ul>

Tasting Fire (Steele Ridge: The Kingstons)

Browning, Kelsey

To escape a brutal killer, a brilliant researcher teams up with a tortured soldier who poses an even greater threat . . . to her heart. Her sister might be the law and her brothers the brawn, but Riley Kingston is definitely the brains of the family. She’s a talented botanist well on her way to a PhD—so why does she feel like a failure? Fired from a dream project in Costa Rica, Riley’s stuck back in her hometown. Cataloguing plants on Steele land keeps her busy, but it’s far from compelling work. Until she discovers a fascinating new specimen. One with a body made for pleasure . . . and eyes filled with a pain she longs to understand.Delta Force operator Coen Monroe doesn’t want to be studied. Not even by the sexy scientist whose inquisitive glances stir up desires he isn’t ready to handle. He came to Steele Ridge to be alone, to battle his nightmares and the memories triggering them. But Riley’s gentle seduction is as relentless as her curiosity. She soothes his wounded soul . . . and fires up his defensive instincts. But when her research sparks a deadly conspiracy, Coen is exactly what she needs.When Riley is targeted by a sociopath bent on silencing her forever, Coen will do anything to protect her. But can he save the woman he loves without losing himself in the process?

Searing Need (Steele Ridge: The Kingstons)

Devlyn, Tracey