A sexy, friends-to-lovers romance! Just because you want a woman doesn’t mean you get to have her.I’ve been lusting after Mindy Gamble since the night I met her, but romance was never in the cards. Working to crack a case was the only order of the day. Now, a year later, she’s one of my closest friends. The feisty, no-nonsense, sexy-as-hell blonde that I just want to slap my handcuffs on and do … handcuffs on and do bad things to. I resist though, since I need her too much as a friend. Until the night all my resistance cracks, and we fall into bed together. And I start thinking we can maybe find a way to make this work. Until she tells me she’s leaving town…
MY SINFUL TEMPTATION is a brand new book in the revamped SINFUL MEN series! Other titles include My Sinful Nights, My Sinful Desire, My Sinful Longing, and My Sinful Love!
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A sizzling hot and passionate friends to lovers romance. John and Mindy are simply perfect for one another. I absolutely enjoyed this Novella.
Audio Review
Perfect wrap up to a great series. I was so glad the author gave us John and Mindy’s story. John and Mindy were key characters throughout the Sinful Series and John especially needed to find his forever love and luckily it was Mindy. Their struggle to get to their HEA was real and took a while but once they finally let their guards down and confessed what their hearts felt their love for one another poured out. They still had some obstacles to get over but it’s a great novella getting them there.
Samantha Cook and Scott Brick were perfect for Mindy and John. Loved listening to them both.
This is a great wrap up to a really great series and I highly recommend it.
My Sinful Temptation was a great addition to the Sinful Men series. As a reader who has followed the Sloan family through the previous four books, I personally was excited to know this was coming.
John played a really important part in the previous four books and I started getting attached to him. Mindy was the same. They were secondary characters in each previous book but I was rooting for them to get together.
And while I would have been ok (and I say that grudgingly) with them getting together at the end of the previous book, I’m beyond happy that they got their own book. It was short but so good. I got to know them both better as the leading characters. They had they’re own obstacles to get through from actually getting together to how to stay together. But it unfolded perfectly.
I loved this story and feel like this was really the perfect ending to the series.
What a great bonus story to the Sinful Men series! I was so excited to find out more about John and Mindy and that they finally get to have their HEA in this beautiful friend to lovers romance. John and Mindy were close friends since they had so much in common with their similar background in law enforcement and security. They both felt an attraction to the other, but always believed it was one sided. They never acted on their desires, because of their demanding jobs and being afraid to possibly ruin their close friendship. Now a year later, events happen and they can’t deny the fiery chemistry any longer. But now that they found their way to each other, Mindy might be moving across country, dousing any hope for more. This is a fun, heartwarming, and sizzling romance. It was brought to life so beautifully by narrators, Samantha Cook, and Scott Brick. I enjoyed both their voices, and intonations and was completely lost to their captivation performance. I also loved catching up with all of the Sloane family as well. This sweet, moving and steamy, romance was the perfect cap to the Sinful Men series.
This is the fifth book in the amazing Sinful Men Series. This novella is a great bonus to the Series! John and Mindy were great and important supporting characters throughout the Series, and I was so glad to have their heartwarming, sweet and sexy story! I loved the Epilogues! This is the perfect finale for this amazing and captivating Series. Scott Brick and Samantha Cook did a great job with the narration. Looking forward to listen to more books read by these narrators and written by Lauren Blakely. Sinful Men is definitely one of my favorite Series, and I highly recommend it.
My Sinful Temptation
By: Lauren Blakely
Narrated by: Samantha Cook, Scott Brick
Series: Sinful Men, Book 5
Mindy and John’s story is the perfect wrap up to this amazing series! We could feel their attraction in the series and having them finally give in to their attraction is just icing on the cake. I love the way they got together, and the stumbling blocks they had. I also loved the crossover of the Sloan family, giving us a glimpse into their lives now that justice has been served! Ryan and Sophie are just so sweet and bringing everyone together was just magic.
The narration was impeccable. Samantha Cook is one of my favorites and she rang true with Mindy. I have really only heard Scott Brick in mystery and suspense and loved him as a romance narrator! He brings John to life, keeping him solid as a cop, but adding that tender side in. They were wonderful!
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My Sinful Temptation by Lauren Blakely is book 5 in her Sinful Men Series. John and Mindy are great together… as friends and colleagues. But what each harbors deep down are desires and passions for each other that are of a deeper sort. A fast, fun and hot story. I very much enjoyed.
Fantastic! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
What a lovely novella for Mindy to fall in love! Our girl gets the whole package with Luke and a HEA to be envious of!
Narrators were smooth as silk!
Sweet serving of Temptation.
This is the story of John Winston and Mindy Gamble. John is the detective that solved the Price-Paige murder, and Mindy is Brent’s best friend. They’ve been here from the beginning, but now it’s their turn to find a happy ever after.
Both have been attracted to the other since they first met, but the murder mystery took precedence in John’s head, and the ended up just good friends instead. But, that attraction hadn’t faded. Now, with the case closed and time to ponder, John starts seeing Mindy in the way he first did. As a woman, a sexual creature not just a friend.
And Mindy, she’d pushed her feelings to the back of her mind, ignored but not forgotten. So, when John gets that gleam in his eye and his chats are more than flirty, she doesn’t hold back and soon they are in the place where they should’ve have been a year ago.
And, boy, does Mr. stoic and in charge, have a hidden side. Mindy is more than happy to comply and play along.
John is one hot between the sheets lover and he likes to be in control. It’s a sexy and seductive, just the way I like it.
This was a wonderful addition to the other four ‘Sinful’ books by Lauren Blakely and truly worth reading if you’ve read the series. It can be read as a stand-alone as well as it doesn’t delve too much into the previous story.
Book 5 in the Sinful Nights series and each can be read as a standalone. A great addition to the series. I really enjoyed Mindy and John’s story. They were friends first but each had a secret longing to be with the other. Great storyline and wonderful characters. Loved this quick read.
I read an early review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Quick read in the Sinful Men series.
This is another typical Lauren Blakely book which means it’s witty, funny, sexy, and off the charts enjoyable to read. You don’t have to read the rest of the series to enjoy this one although I’m sure you’ll be more connected to all the characters if you do.
Mindy and John are two people who are in the friend zone, but want to be more. Then things get complicated when just when John decides to make a move…Mindy gets an out-of-state job offer. And John is definitely a surprisingly sexy alpha…HAWT!!
Will they just have a quick fling and no one gets hurt or???
You’ll have to read this enjoyably quick read to find out!
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
My Sinful Temptation is the final book in the Sinful Men series, formerly known as the Sinful Nights series. Lauren Blakely rebooted the series with updates and give us My Sinful Temptation. It’s everything you would expect from the author…..sexy, swoony and will make you fall in love once more with this wonderful series. This amazing friends-to-lovers romance novella is exactly what we all need right now!
I loved Mindy and John! Their chemistry was epic! Friends-to-lovers is my favorite genre and Blakely once again nails it in spades. The build-up is perfect and when they Mindy and John finally kiss, the sparks are incendiary. These two are such fun characters and I loved watching them fall in love. Blakely gives readers a real treat with the perfect epilogue which wraps up the entire series. My Sinful Temptation is the perfect treat for old fans and new! 5 stars
This novella was the absolute best way to wrap this amazing series up! Not only do Mindy and John finally find their way out of the friend zone in this sweet little story; we also get a nice wrap up of all the couples from the series. I really love John and Mindy and they are so great together! Such awesome chemistry and so much passion was hiding right beneath the surface! I really enjoyed this one!!!
Ooh, what a wonderful addition to the Sinful Men series. This little novella follows resident Las Vegas Detective, and workaholic John Winston. John the faithful brother, the best friend, and it would seem very passionate lover. That’s what Mindy Gamble discovers when they both finally break the seal and let the chips fall. Great catching up with all the Sloane clan, it was like reading one hell of an epilogue. Everything in its rightful place. All the work that these guys have done to rid Vegas of scum, finally coming to fruition. I can’t get enough of these guys, I sure am going to miss them. I received an advanced copy of this book. This is my honest review.
What a perfectly dazzling ending for the Sinful Men series!
Set about a year after the previous book, this one shows us how the Sloan family is moving on while showcasing the budding romance between Brent’s best friend, Mindy, and Sophie’s brother, John. Both of these characters are very familiar to anyone who has read the earlier books in this series, so this novella doesn’t have to take long to get us to the good stuff.
Mindy is at a career crossroads, and her timing with moving from friends to more with John couldn’t be worse. She’s not even sure if her future lies in Las Vegas or if it’s time to move on. John is in between cases for a while, but he’s not sure how much he’ll be able to put into a meaningful relationship once he’s assigned to another all-consuming case. Watching these two navigate through these and other emotional roadblocks was pure poetry, with a huge helping of steam on the side, and I loved every last bit of it.
Just when you think their HEA is everything, we’re treated to a blissfully satisfying epilogue that catches us up on all the characters from the entire five-book series. The tribute in store was beautifully heartwarming, and the solution to the main conflict of the story was truly a stroke of genius. I couldn’t have loved this more. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
What a great finale to this amazing series and finally John and Mindy get their own story!!!! Mindy and John have been attracted to each other for a while and have been tip toeing over the issue, until one day John goes all in. These characters have chemistry that jumps off the pages that only Lauren Blakely can come up with! As the sparks fly off the pages, you can only sit back relax and enjoy the ride! I honestly volunteered to review this story.
“There was just something hot as sin about a woman who knew how to channel her frustration into the physical.”
I absolutely love romances where the female is tough as nails and can keep up with the men and Mindy has been great from the very first book of the series when she was introduced as Brent’s best friend. Detective John Winston was in charge of the Paige murder which put him in close contact with all the Sloan’s and Mindy for the previous books. Watching the relationship between John and Mindy was a slow burn tease that looked like it could be more but always stalled at friendship so I am thrilled they finally got their own book to let the sparks really fly. Since we already knew the characters well, this short novella really just closed everything up nicely for the entire Sinful Men series and gave us the happy ending I was wanting for Mindy!
My Sinful Temptation is a novella in the Sinful Men Series. It tells the story of Detective John Winston and Mindy Gamble. We have seen these two characters throughout the series. It is a quick, steamy, fun, and sweet love story. John has always lusted after Mindy but it has always been platonic and professional until they finally give in to their desires. When they come together, sparks ignite! Even though this is a novella, it packs an emotional punch. I loved the characters. Getting to see the Sloan brothers was an extra bonus. I loved it and highly recommend reading it! This has been a highly entertaining and wonderful series.
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
4.5 stars…I loved the Sinful Nights series when it was first released due to the bonds of family, the dynamic couples, and the ongoing mystery thread. But I always wanted to see something happen with Detective John Winston and Mindy Gamble. They were there not only to assist with the case, but as friends to these couples during some challenging times. And I always thought I saw a spark there.
Now this series has had a reboot into first-person point of view and some added embellishments to the storylines, so it is a wonderful time to revisit. And I was so glad that the author has now given us a fifth book. It is a novella about John and Mindy, but also acts as an extended epilogue for all of the couples in this series.
John has been married to his work and when he is on a case it consumes him. But seeing his sister and friends find love has made him rethink a bit. He is thoughtful, intelligent, loyal, and all man, but he is still not sure how much he has to give a relationship. He has had the hots for Mindy for a while but has missed opportunities and now they seem to be comfortable in the friend zone.
Mindy has been through a lot in her personal life but persevered. She has had a crush on John too, but his failure to make a move has made her think he does not feel the same. She is smart, funny, and understanding. But her own life is undergoing some changes and she has to make some decisions about her future.
Are they destined to be friends or can they be something more? Will they be willing to take the risk or stay in their comfort zones?
I really enjoyed this couple and their story. They have a witty rapport, obvious chemistry, and a shared support system. It was fun to check in with the other couples from the series and get another peek into their future. This novella can be read as a sweet and sexy, friends-to-lovers stand-alone, but it also ties up this whole series a bit more. So whether you enjoyed the original series or are just jumping into the reboot, you will enjoy this story and these characters.
My Sinful Temptation is the story of Detective John Winston and Mindy Gamble. These two characters have been prominent throughout the series and now they finally get their own book. And let me just say it was fantastic! Though it is a novella Lauren still packs a punch. We get it all. I enjoyed being on this journey with John and Mindy. It was steam, fun, loving, and sweet. Their personalities were fierce but also can be tame when time calls for it. The progression of their relationship from co-workers to friendship to more was endearing. I was giddy reading the book. I also loved catching up with the Sloan siblings and their loved ones again-it was heartwarming. Overall My Sinful Temptation was a great wrap-up to the Sinful Men series. Such a magnificent series!