Celeste O. Norfleet (born February 11, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a contemporary African-American novelist known for romance and young adult novels.
She spent the next few years working in the advertising field, first as a graphic artist, and later as a creative art director.
In 2007, Harlequin Kimani TRU released Norfleet's first young adult novel, Pushing Pause, which received positive reviews.
She describes her stories as realistic with some humor, depicting strong, sexy characters involved in unpredictable adventures.
She also writes dramatic fiction for young adults, reflecting current issues facing African-American teens.