It’s hard to believe that gorgeous Rachel Stevens has yet to find love in Los Angeles. But judging by these sizzling pictures it will not be long before the ex-S Club singer finds a new squeeze and can stop hugging trees.

During a bikini photoshoot in California, Rachel, 29, told the September issue of FHM magazine she had been single for 18 months. She said: “You look for someone funny, or with a glint of mischief in their eyes.” Ironically, Rachel wished Sweet Dreams My LA Ex in her 2003 hit.

And many of her fans would like to see More, More, More shots like these:

Budding actress Rachel Stevens is clearly enjoying a fine romance with new love actor Alex Leigh, as the pair displayed their affection in public for all to see.It’s a sight that will come as a shot through the heart of many a man as former S Club 7 singer Rachel passionately kissed her new love in a north London cafe.

The former teeny bopping singer, long a favourite of men’s magazines FHM and Loaded, was seen in a passionate clinch at the cafe near her Hampstead home.

Rachel, who recently returned to UK following a long stay in Los Angeles, where she was linked with Hollywood hunk Stephen Dorff, is seemingly in the grip of the first flush of love, as she and Leigh, 30, unselfconciously kissed and canoodled in front of an appreciative audience.

The young couple seem very keen to publicly declare their affection - some might say lust - for one another.

One could speculate that it may be linked to the fact that the acting career Rachel’s been hoping for, has yet to materialise - and the singing career is clearly well and truly over.

New boyfriend Leigh’s acting career is none too prolific, with a bit part in axed soap Family Affairs in 2005, and a role as a waiter in 2001.

Cynicism aside, the budding actress, who broke off her engagement with former Holby City actor Jeremy Edwards in 2004 is clearly enjoying a fine romance with her new amour.

But like any other couple they have their ups and downs too. A source told Daily Mail online the couple had a blazing row in the middle of a west London street recently, which was so heated, they didn’t notice when his car almost ran them over!

Anyway, all seems forgotten and the couple have obviously kissed and made-up.

Rachel Stevens attends the Arena Magazine Awards, at Mocoto in London on July 5th 2007:

Rachel Stevens out shopping in Notting Hill on 4th of July 2007:

Rachel Stevens is back in the UK. Here she’s photographed yesterday at Heathrow Airport arriving from Los Angeles:

Here are some brand new Rachel pictures taken in West Hollywood on June 13th 2007:

Rachel Stevens has lunch with new man at the trendy Le Petit Four Restaurant in West Hollywood on June 7th.

Rachel shoe shopping at Diavolina L.A. on June 1st 2007:

3 Rachel pics from the Phil Knott Glamour woman of the year 2005 photoshoot:

Rachel having coffee at Starbucks, W. Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood on May 24th 2007.