From New York Times bestselling author Meghan March comes the stunning conclusion to the highly-anticipated Magnolia Duet. I didn’t choose this path. No one would. I played the cards I was dealt.This life made me. This city made me.I won’t apologize for who I’ve become.Moses wouldn’t have me any other way.He says he wants forever, and I’m starting to believe him.But I can’t outrun my past, and my … my sins are catching up with me.If it’s time to atone, I’ll gladly pay my penance.We might be getting our second chance, but we have to make it out alive first.Madam Temptress is the second book of the Magnolia Duet and should be read following Creole Kingpin.
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Magnolia Marie Maison is anything but predictable. The hand that life dealt wasn’t easy, but Magnolia found a was to persevere through it all. Years ago, during Hurricane Katrina, Magnolia found herself swept up with a man that turned her world upside down. Magnolia finally allowed herself to dream of a future that had seemed to be out of reach. Then Moses walked out the door and didn’t return.
The years have been full of ups and downs for Magnolia. With a plan for the future in place, nothing surprised the temptress more than the return of Moses into her life. Determined to keep Moses at arms length, Magnolia quickly finds herself embroiled into something sinister. The only salvation that seems to persevere is the protection that Moses can offer. With her life on the line, Magnolia will find herself choosing between the man that broke her heart years ago and a deadly encounter that only gets more twisted the longer it is drawn out. So many lives are on the line, and Magnolia is at the center of the crisis. Will Moses be the saving grace that Magnolia can depend on?
Madam Temptress is the conclusion of the Magnolia Duet by Meghan March. This book picks up where the first one left off, so I do not recommend reading the duet out of sequence. We met Magnolia in the Mount Trilogy and I have to say her character has been engaging to say the least. Nothing about Magnolia is predictable. Moses……well, well, well. As the story unfolds, readers will find themselves drawn to this man that devours our Temptress!! I love these two characters….they truly compliment one another beautifully!!
Get ready for a wild ride in NOLA, because when Magnolia is involved you know that things are bound to be turned upside down!! A wonderful ending to the duet!!
5 So Many Twists and Turns Stars!!
Well, this book picks up where we left off in Creole Kingpin which as I’m sure you know was quite the ending because my mouth was wide open!! This book is filled with a boatload suspense and action! To the point that I was frantic to see what happened next.
Moses and Magnolia are in for the ride of their life and Mount and Keira are along for the ride even if they don’t necessarily want to be…well, Mount is all about it because HE KNOWS SOMETHING!! There were so many moving parts built into this story and Moses will do anything he has to do protect the woman he loves….no matter what the cost!!!
I loved everything about this book…from the suspense to the deep and ability friendship between Mags and Keira to the building respect between Moses and Mount! Ms. March definitely gave us everything we needed and so much more with the conclusion to this duet!
The Magnolia Duet is by far, the most mesmerizing, surprising, extremely well written duet of 2020! Magnolia and Moses are a couple unlike any other. Their passion, chemistry and romance is off the charts HOT and earth-shattering good!
Mags is the most mind blowing heroine ever. She is fierce, brave, smart and doesn’t wilt around the edges or back down from danger even when it scares her spit less. And Moses…he is by far the most surprising hero in the book world. His devotion, loyalty and fierce protective ways when it comes to Mags is heart meltingly sweet and the fact that he doesn’t even for a second put up with his woman being in danger is a downright turn on. I freaking loved him and loved Mags even more! This book really is phenomenal and its EVERYTHING! A number of twists, turns, danger and the pantie drenching passion, made this book IMPOSSIBLE to put down!
Madame Temptress gets an EXTREME FIVE MESMERIZING, IMPOSSIBLE TO PUT DOWN STARS!!
Oh my gosh!!! This was amazing and mind blowing, edge of your seat, heart gripping, emotionally charged and an overall epic and most perfect way to bring Magnolia and Moses an end to their story. Sooo many things happened in this book, so many emotions (pretty much ALL of them!), and you will feel ALL the feels (yup, I laughed, I cried, I yelled, gasped a few times, read & re-read to make sure…). And you’ll just be blown away when you’re done. And completely in love with this duet. And that’s pretty much all I’m going to tell you. I’m not going to say one thing about what happens in it, so that you can experience it for yourself. Because oh boy, what an experience! It’s why Meghan March is one of my favorite authors. Her work takes you to a place you get completely lost in. And who am I to take that away from anyone
So do yourself a favor and start reading now!!
WOW WOW WOW!!!! This book is AMAZING!!!!! It was about time Magnolia found her match. She knew she met him 15 years ago and obviously knew in her heart no one else would come close to him. And well Moses knew it too. The best laid plans never seem to pan out, thus the 15 year separation of torture. Even soul mates seems insignificant when describing Mags and Moby. They are perfect together. And of course can’t forget the appearance of Mount and Keira, who truly is the kick ass Queen of NOLA along side her King!
Fast paced, intense, and riveting! This story took me on a roller coaster ride full of feelings! What I like about this author is how she makes you cry one minute, laugh the next minute, and bite your nails in suspense the other minute. I loved this final installment!
There’s not much to tell to prevent giving out spoilers, but let’s say that there’s evil after Magnolia, and Moses is determined that nothing will happen to her under his watch. There’s a relentless effort of investigation, and a couple of lovers who are learning each other all over again. Past history is reviewed and understood, past faults are forgiven, and a new future is planned.
The pace in this book was brutal, with lots of tension coming from the authorities that are after Magnolia, the evil that doesn’t stop, the search that doesn’t bear fruits. Keira and Mount give their protection and support and we get to enjoy a beautiful scene where we see Mount wrapped around his baby girl’s finger. As expected, the love he has for his daughter is profoundly intense. He says that Keira is his life and Rory is his heart and it shows. And he does voices when he reads to his daughter!
I loved the scenes between Magnolia and Moses where they lay out their hearts and feelings, share each other’s life stories while they were apart, and lay the foundation for their future together. Moses, who appeared so evil in the Legend trilogy, looks different in this duet. He explains all his bad deeds and his efforts to change his ways. These are not goody good men, they live on the edge between crime and lawfulness but there’s in inside core of decency and brotherhood. I loved Moses’ friends Jules and Trey! They felt like Moses’ little brothers and like family to Magnolia.
An aspect that thrilled me in this duet was the setting. I love the city of New Orleans with its multiple cultural elements and cuisine, the architecture and the music. There’s an ambience unique to this city that can’t be found anywhere else and it permeates the air as you walk around. This spirit is felt in this duet with Celeste and her Tarot cards, her table in Jackson Square where so many artist show their wares, and the funeral processions with jazz music. All these elements are present here and they make me nostalgic for this city.
As with all of Megan March’s books, there are priceless funny stories, the best one being where Moses’ nickname is discussed. It kept me chortling for a long while!
This book was so riveting and the pace so compelling that I read it in one shot. The end was so cheerfully and adorably and satisfyingly cheesy! I loved it!
This book will blow you out of the water
Magnolia and Moses’ story comes to its conclusion and as with ALL Meghan March books this one will blow you out of the waterThe thing I liked about this book the most was how we get snippets of Keira and Mount along with finding out more about the danger Magnolia is in I absolutely love everything Magnolia and Moses and I hope we find out more about Rhodes next as that is a mysterious story just waiting to be uncovered
I received an advanced copy and I voluntarily leave my honest review
My goodness what a conclusion!!!!!!!!!! Moses and Magnolia are one bada$$ duo!!!! The way Moses showed her that she’s the Queen and deserves to be treated like one did things to my heart. Magnolia as bad as she is Moses always brought out a soft spot in her. She also proved to her bff that she will do anything for her too. The mystery surrounding everything was resolved with of course Mount putting his two cents in and Rhodes who I actually liked and intrigued by. Jules and Trey also showed the same loyalty to Magnolia that they showed to Moses. This book keeps you turning the page and wondering now what???? But these two deserved their HEA even if they had to go to some extreme it was well deserved.
After reading Creole Kingpin I was majorly girl crushing on Magnolia. After reading Madam Temptress I am completely in love with Magnolia. She is a fighter, a survivor and strong. The conclusion to Magnolia and Moses’s story is flawless, addicting, and captivating. It was everything I wanted and so much more for these two.
Madam Temptress picks up right where Creole Kingpin ended, so if you haven’t read book one do that now because it is FANTASTIC! This book was the perfect mix of suspense, romance, steam, and mystery. Moses will make you swoon, Magnolia will have you cheering for her and you’ll be falling in love with these two characters even more.
Meghan does a fantastic job with her writing. She writes characters you can’t help but love. Characters that are strong and inspirational. The way she describes scenes paints a beautiful picture in your mind and you’re able to feel like you’ve jumped into the story and are working right along with these characters.
The Magnolia Duet is a fantastic series and the perfect escape. It will captivate you from page one of the first book and hold it until the final page of the last book. A MUST READ series and both books are in my list of TOP BOOKS of 2020.
Wow! What a conclusion to this duet! Meghan March has given us such a kick ass heroine in Magnolia and I just love her. And Moses is yummy and so perfect for her. I really loved having more of Mount and Keira too. I encourage you to read to find out all that happens in this book 2 of the Magnolia Duet! So much craziness toward the end I’m still in shock!
Ugh I am such a Meghan March junkie and I put that lightly! The last year I discovered her amazing books, and now more than ever, I need books for a little escape. I always say when she releases a book, its the best yet. Well folks, she does it again and The Magnolia Duet has become number one in my heart.
Moses made me fall deeper for him. I did not think that was possible, but it happened. I am not ashamed to admit, he had me swooning and claiming him as mine.
Magnolia, she is my spirit sister. She blows it out of the water in Madam Temptress. The ending was made perfect and I could not ask for more.
There is so much truths revealed that I will end my review here…Madam Temptress will blow you away!!! Your heart rate will elevate and you will beg for more! I want to stay in their book world!
Madam Temptress is the fast-paced conclusion of The Magnolia Duet.
All kinds of mayhem follows Magnolia and Moses as they attempt to get their lives back together after fifteen long years apart. Unfortunately, nefarious forces keep rearing their ugly heads.
None of that seems to deter them but staying safe is another matter. Moses has quite the operation going on and Magnolia trusts him implicitly, but when Lachlan Mount inserts himself, the thrumming suspense ratchets up a few notches. After all, no one messes with Lachlan Mount’s wife Keira’s best friend, Mags.
While this duet stands by itself, I highly recommend reading The Anti-Heroes Collection. It was very exciting to have Mount and Keira back in print, larger than life.
***4.5 ‘Ultimate Checkmate’ Stars***
I’m a little all over the place with this one, not in a bad way at all, in fact the wonky is more about what I can put in this review vs. what I want to put in it but can’t because the whole non-spoilery thing is in full effect for various reasons.
So first Magnolia and Moses
I freakin’ ADORED these two. It’s really that simple. I loved that they were both “seasoned” by life and were totally living their truths. They gave each other 100% of who they were ~ the good, the bad and the ugly ~ no holds barred and not only respected each other for it, but ended up becoming even stronger for it as individuals and as a couple and the love was real.
If you’ve read Creole Kingpin, you know the bomb that was dropped at the end ~ if you haven’t, you’re in for a treat ~ and I had my guesses at what would go down and though I was wrong, I cannot deny that I thoroughly enjoyed how it all played out because it was exactly how Mags and Moses would react to it in my mind.
As for the other crazy that was going on around them. The twists and turns were done well. There were a few WTF moments, a few moments of me grinning like a fool (especially when it came to a certain cameo by a fav charrie and mention of another fav) and a few “Oh no she didn’t” ones that garnered an evil eye or two ~ not gonna lie. But in the end, I cannot deny that I was good with how everything turned out.
This duet is a great read. The balance of drama, humor, smexy and angst was done well. The suspense aspect kept me on my toes and instead of overshadowing the romance, it ended up making it feel more real and intense. And then there are the characters that populate this world. I always end up either falling into fascination with them, or deeper in love with them if I’ve already met them and that’s what I did here. There are actually a good handful of secondary characters I am crossing my toes will get their own HEA’s at some point ~ one wouldn’t be a surprise to anyone, the other would most definitely be ~ but I loved getting to know them all and cannot wait to see if they pop up in the future in one way or another.
Note: You can read this duet without reading any of the others that have come before it, and I know that there are a lot of them, BUT I truly believe that reading the Mount, Savage and Legend trilogies will take your experience of the Magnolia Duet so much more fun. But that’s just my opinion.
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
* A review copy was provided by the author *
FAVORITE DUET to date!!!
I absolutely loved this Duet by Meghan March. Madam Temptress was AMAZING and the perfect ending for Moses and Magnolia!!!
Just like after the first book, I was left completely speechless. I can’t even fully express how great this Duet is. If you are a fan of Meghan March’s books you NEED to read this Duet. I think this is her best work yet. If you haven’t experienced her writing, then this duet is the perfect place to start. My review/s will never do these books justice.
Madam Temptress is the second book in this Duet. It is the final book for Moses and Magnolia, but it is NOT a standalone novel. You HAVE to read Creole Kingpin before reading this book. This story is told in Dual POV, but we also get some surprise POV’s as well.
I loved how this story played out. I can’t say much about the storyline because I don’t want to spoil anything. I will say I loved watching Moses and Magnolia grow together as a couple and work through all their challenges together. As I said in my review of the first book, their story is combustible. Their chemistry melted the pages of my kindle. There isn’t a truer match made for each other than Moses and Magnolia!!! This is a couple every romance reader should meet.
This book/Duet had it ALL!!! It will have your emotions running ragged while reading this book. Meghan March has a way with words and the worlds she gives us. You will be sucked into this book right from the start and won’t be able to put it down until the end. I loved that this book takes off right where book ended.
This is definitely going on my Best of 2020 list and you all should add this Duet to your TBR list. Make sure you 1-click this book as soon as it’s released. Don’t take my word for it, Read this book for yourself!!! You won’t be sorry!!!!
Holy Cow this book was Phenomenal! I couldn’t put it down! What an amazing conclusion to Moses and Magnolia’s story! I loved it! Meghan never disappoints! Read this duet today!
Omg! Loved, loved, loved Magnolia and Moses’ story! Definitely a roller coaster in the end but what a wild ride! I’m still twisted up inside at some of the unexpected turns their story took. My emotions were all over the place and I still have some tears in my eyes about things that I never saw coming. Deep breaths…I’m really happy Magnolia got the story she deserved and enjoyed seeing my favorite characters living their happily ever after.
What an explosive and gripping conclusion to this addicting duet!
This is the continuing story of Moses and Magnolia.
The strength of Magnolia leaps off the pages in this story. Her losses should have crippled her but she came through like steel. I admired her ability to know that her world is so much better with Moses in it.
Moses is a hero in the truest sense of the word. His tenacity and determination to continue to win back Magnolia’s love was like watching a fine game of chess. He was always six steps ahead. His protective instincts were amazing and his love of Magnolia was so evident to read.
There is losses and sadness, there was self-sacrifice and love. There was so much packed into this story, I was sad to see it end, but what a beautiful ending it was.
Another stellar duet by Ms. March! I can’t wait to see what comes next!
Madam Temptress is the last book in the Magnolia Duet.This book starts where book 1 left off.Theres Kiera and Mount in the book.Moses and Magnolias story is difrent than Maghans other books.When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.Meghan March is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book.
5 STARS
I could not put this book down. The writing is phenomenal!!!
I still need to gather my thoughts after reading this book, but I do know that Madam Temptress by Meghan March is a masterpiece of EPICNESS and will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Even weeks later, Madam Temptress still has me totally mindblown! My hardcore girl crush on Magnolia persists, especially after the conclusion to this fantastic duet. You definitely need to get your hands on this duet…you won’t regret it!!! Moses and Magnolia are the epitome of #CoupleGoals … for real!!!
Powerful, emotional, so full of suspense and LOVE!
This book read like an action movie and I felt my self cringing, my jaw dropping, and literally talking out loud as each new development occurred. So much detail that kept me enthralled, kept me on the edge of my seat and yelling, “NO!!!”
How do you describe such an amazing book that literally takes your breath away? A book that brings all the emotions bubbling up and overflowing as the book rips at your heart and yet still leaves you with a smile? This book was everything, yet nothing, that I could have anticipated or expected. The anti-Hero and anti-heroine have hearts of gold that leave you cheering for them until the very last page. This is the book that when you put it down, it will leave an imprint on your soul!
If you have never read Meghan March yet, this is the time to start, The Magnolia Duet has it all and will leave you breathless.