Older, mysterious and more torturously gorgeous than any other man I’ve set my eyes on.But he’s the forbidden fruit.He’s my roommate’s dad.When looks at me, touches me, protects me…I feel an insatiable electric sensation.All from our accidental meeting at the bar.But now, daddy’s girl is raging with jealousy.It must stop.Should I back off and pursue my New York dreams?It’s not just his rock … bar.
But now, daddy’s girl is raging with jealousy.
It must stop.
Should I back off and pursue my New York dreams?
It’s not just his rock hard muscles but more so… his dark allure.
And now that I’ve tasted him…
I can’t be with anyone else.
She’s hellbent on tearing us apart and I’m determined to not let go…
And no matter what madness stirs between his darling daughter and me…
The crazy part of me believes he’s man enough to stand,
to fight, to stay. Crazy, I said. Or is it?
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Elle is a waitress filling in for her new roommate. She wants to have her own restaurant and meets Jon, an older guy who intervenes with another customer. Her roommate is Allison and they are friends at first then it goes off the rails. Not really dark, just he’s Allison’s pops.
3.5
Received from Bad Boy Update.
I received this ARC from Bad Boy Update. OOOH…I love an older man/younger woman romance, and when it’s your roommates father it’s even better! Elle has tried working for her dad, but she wants to make it on her own, which is the reason she is working as a waitress and living in a tiny apartment with a roommate. She isn’t used to rude customers so when the tall dark and handsome stranger steps in to help she can’t help but be attracted to him. Jon was only there to see his daughter, but once he spied Elle he can’t get her out of his thoughts. Their bubble is burst when they realize who the “roommate” is!! Great characters, great story line and all the chemistry and sizzle you expect all tied up on one yummy book!
Elle has hopes of being a chef one day but, for now, is working at the Vice and Virtue cafe, alongside her roommate, Allison. When a customer gets out of line with Elle and won’t leave her alone, Jon, a kind and handsome man, steps in to help. As he leaves, he hears a commotion inside the restaurant and goes back in to help once more. Jon asks to walk her home and they share a kiss at the door. They are attracted to one another and Jon asks her out on a date. What neither of them knows is that Elle is his daughter’s roommate. After Allison introduces him to Elle as her father, Elle tells Allison that he’s her date. Sparks fly and not in good way! If ever there were a conniving and vindictive daughter, it’s Allison. What she won’t do to keep her father and Elle apart. Jon is somewhat intimidated by his overbearing and spoiled daughter, but he finally gets it together to stand up for who he loves. I really enjoyed this delightful story with characters that are both believable and complex!
Elle and Jon meet as she is working at a restaurant and a customer gets handsy with her. They are drawn to each other, but she finds out its her roommates Allison’s dad. Problems arise between all.
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Elle is working as a waitress when all she really wants is to be a chef at her own place. One evening while working a customer get handsy with her and Jon steps in to help. Sparks fly between them and later he ends up walking her home. He asks her out and they exchange numbers. The next day she tells her room mate about the older man she’s met and her friend is ecstatic. That is until she sees who her friend is dating. Allison doesn’t like that Elle is seeing her father and does whatever she can to split them up. Jon doesn’t know what to do when he hears some of the things his daughter tells him about Elle. So he puts on the breaks between them not long after they have spent a night together. Elle’s father wants her to work in the family business will her heartbreak over Jon send her packing? Will Jon get a clue about his daughter before its too late?
This is a great story that once I started it I couldn’t put it down. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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Dark Allure draws you in and tantalizes. Jon and Elle are drawn to each other after she is groped by a customer. His protective instincts kick in and all Jon wants is to fend off all the men around. When Elle tells her roommate about the new man in her life, she never expected it to be nonother than Allison’s father. All appears well on the outside but as things heats up between Jon and Elle, Allison mood changes. Will this become a problem for the budding couple? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
Jon and Elle will take you on an emotional roller coaster in this romance. If you like older man, younger woman love stories, this book’s for you. Lots of drama and tension between Elle and Jon’s daughter, Allison. She is not only jealous but totally against the relationship.She creates lots of problems and is determined to break them up. Fate brought Elle and Jon together when he rescued her from an obnoxious customer. They were immediately attracted to each other but had no idea that they had something in common. Neither knew that she was the roommate of his daughter. The book is well written but drags a little at times. The daughter was a little over the top and devious in her attempt to interfere in their relationship. Elle was older and more mature than Allison. Lots of chemistry in this forbidden romance. I read an arc and voluntarily chose to review.
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In this book we meet Elle and Jon. When these two meet Elle is being hit on by a guy she wants nothing to do with. When he slaps her butt Jon decides to intervene on her behalf. Elle hasn’t had someone come to her rescue like that and she wants to know more about this man. There is also just something about him that makes her think he could be someone special. Jon came to this bar under the recommendation of his daughter but he is realizing it isn’t really his kind of place until he see the waitress getting hassled. He steps in and when they touch he knows there is more to this woman. The closer they get the more they seem to have problems. Oh ya Elle well she is Jon’s daughter’s roommate. Will these two get a HEA or will outside forces make sure this never happens?
This is an amazing story by this author. It has a great love story a little intrigue and a whole lot of something that will have you hooked. This book does have ups and downs I really want to tell you about. However I don’t want to ruin the story for any other readers. I will say this book will have you hooked from the first word to the very end. I would highly recommend it to anyone and everyone.
By the end of the end of the book I didnt like the main character. It is a twisted story. It is a good read, but definitely twisted.
The story of Jon and Elle is not bad overall, but I had trouble relating to the lead characters. It would also be better without some of the cliche high key drama.
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Elle and Jon meet at the diner after he saves her from a drunken customer. They are attracted to eachother and start going out. What they both don’t realize is that Jon is the dad of Elle’s roommate Allison.
This was a well written story with great characters and an interesting storyline. The story had plenty of drama, emotions, lies, manipulation, chemistry, passion and love.
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A steamy hot older man younger woman. Its a a good storline and the characters are well fleshed out.
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The good storyline and the well rounded characters made this book a very enjoyable read! I look forward to reading more from this author!
3 1/2 Stars!
Dark Allure
The first half of this older man/younger woman was a miss for me as Allison’s machinations to thwart their relationship went on far too long. As she played both her father and Elle, it got increasingly frustrating to read. I did like the way the author had both Jon and Elle open and above board about their budding attraction to one another. I also liked the way their attraction built up with their relationship growing into something beyond just lust.
The second half was much better with Jon finally wising up. That combined with Elle’s take charge and confrontational attitude had me thinking, YES!!
The storyline went uphill from there but Allison’s turnaround wasn’t enough for me to forgive her. I think her actions went over the line and crossed into evil versus childish jealousy.
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Elle and Jon meet one night after he saves her from a handsy patron while she is working. Elle and Jon share a connection and this certain connection will make them having a relationship somewhat difficult. Elles roommate just so happens to be Jons daughter. Allison is having a hard time handling their relationship and she will do whatever it takes to keep them apart. Issues such as family drama, interference, lies, and manipulation are what Jon and Elle have to go through in order for them to have a relationship.Will they finally realize the truth of what is really happening or will they succumb to the pressure from everyone around them? These two have a lot to overcome in order and will they be have to get there happily ever after.
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Simply A Great Book…
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Scarlett Grey is an incredible writer this book is totally amazing with believable characters with real flaws that draw you in and keeps you reading.
I admire Elle and her passion to want more in life than what’s simply handed to her. Her roommate Allison spent most of her time being a super brat.
And finally Jon a single dad finally ready for something more in his life.
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This is an amazing debut novel! This book has some steamy love scenes and keeps you wanting to read it. You will NOT be disappointed with it.
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I just finished reading, Dark Allure: Best Friend’s Daddy Romance Novel and it was awesome!! Elle works at a diner but longs to be a chef. She is trying to make it on her own and trying to prove to herself and her dad that she can do this. She lives in an apartment with Allison who attends college and is 4 years younger than Elle. Elle meets a man one night at the diner after he came to her rescue from an unruly drunk patron. His name is Jon and what Elle doesn’t realize is that Jon is Allison’s father!! They hit it off and go on a couple of dates all the while trying to navigate their relationship with his daughter. To say that Allison has a hard time with the relationship is an understatement. There are a lot of misunderstandings along the way and Elle and Allison have a strained and awkward relationship as a result. The relationship with Elle and Jon is also put to the test. It was a very good book to read. I liked the character of Elle. She seems to be very smart and knows what she wants. Allison is a spoiled rich girl that is boy crazy and her daddy will do anything for her. Jon is a successful business man that has always put his daughter first and had no time for a relationship. I highly recommend reading this book. It is a great story with some very steamy scenes in it.
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I was surprised that this was a first published book by the author, in a good way. I enjoyed the book very much though i wanted to punch that one girl for causing so much trouble. The romance was sweet and sexy, the tension perfect, and i thought the ending was sweet as well. Great job!
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I have read so many books where the man goes after what he wants, but in this story the young woman can stand on her own feet with out the help of any man, that is not to say that she does not want the right man in her corner.
The chemistry between these two will warm your heart, they will face drama but they will come out on top.
Wonderful story for this hum drum weekend….
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