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The Temptation by Nikki Sloane
4.5
challenging funny mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

 
 This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
The Temptation is a story that features a romance that definitely blew me away because it was the last thing that I expectation but I was so engaged by this story and didn't even notice the time flying by while I was reading it, which always make for the best reads right? I absolutely adored every single moment that we get with this couple and going into this series and picking up the finale I was really expecting something crazy and bananas and honestly it was sweet and endearing ...like what? Nikki Sloane just keeps giving us books that we don't expect to find from her. But it was just as delightful as the previous books in the series even if it was a bit different.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Vance Hale
The youngest son of the Billionaire, has always had wealth and fortunes and a bit of a playboy. But he has always yearned for something more with a woman and has been the son that has been second guessed but also is tortured with mistakes of the past involving his family.

The Heroine: Emery
Is a clever young woman who has had to make it by the skin of her teeth. She was once a pick pocket, but now handles safe's as a professional but is also on the road to revenge for damages done against her family.

Summary
Vance Hale makes a best with his best friend and a woman he used to be involved with that he can't go without intercourse (sex) for 3 months and he agrees to the bet but then she suddenly disappears and then enters Emery, who is the one that repairs his security system and instant chemistry builds between them. And Vance and Emery decide to do a fake relationship while working with each other for other advantages but beneath the surface a strong friendship forms between them. As they start working together for their interest, a deep strong love forms when they least expect it and they embrace what they have together while working as a team to take down an enemy that threatens everything they hold dear...

My Outlook
I had so much fun with Temptation. In fact, its probably one of the most sweetest stories ever done. I really enjoyed the mix of tropes that we find within this story as well. But also this friends to lovers that forms between Vance and Emery, my heart just easily got so swept away by these two. I just couldn't seem to get enough of them and what they have together. And they are both such clever individuals that tend to get overlooked by those around them. I absolutely adored how well they click together. And the heroine especially was so likeable. I loved her cleverness and her determination and how cunning she is without being ruthless. She is such a great partner for Vance and fits the family just right even though at first glance she wouldn't appear to. And the fact that she was a pick pocket and can crack safes??? I thought that was the neatest thing in the world. I don't think I have ever read a heroine that does this profession so it was so interesting. And the plot was just perfection on this one. It just evenly flowed and the pieces fell into place when they were meant to and the author really balances it with some solid humor that fit so well while also maintaining the classy vibe to the story.

Overall View
The Temptation is a sensual, full of class, with some laugh out loud moments that will engage the reader from beginning to end capitalizing on this sweet romance that delivers on all fronts!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 5
World Building:5
Cover:5
Hero: 4.5
Heroine: 5
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels:4
Ending:4.5
Overall View: 4.5