A new forbidden romance from USA Today bestseller Siobhan Davis. STANDALONE with an HEA and no cliffhanger. KadenThe woman I love will never be mine because she already belongs to another.I’ve tried everything to forget her, but it’s impossible when she occupies a starring role in my dreams. It doesn’t help that, whenever I see her shapely curves around campus, she looks as miserable as I feel.I … around campus, she looks as miserable as I feel.
I wonder if she misses me as much as I miss her.
Short of putting a bullet through the skull of that gangster she’s married to, I’m stuck in a hellhole of my own making.
Until fate intervenes, setting us on a collision course we can’t avoid.
Evelina
When I was a little girl, I dreamed of falling in love. The all-consuming sweep-you-off-your-feet kind of love I swooned over in movies.
It didn’t take long for that fairytale notion to come crashing down around me. Now I’m trapped in a marriage I despise with no way out.
The only light in the dark is Kaden Kennedy—the one true love of my life. He doesn’t know he is, because I’m forced to love him from afar, condemned to toss and turn at night, crying over everything I want and all I can never have.
Seeing him day in, day out, destroys me, but there’s no other choice; I had to push him away to keep him safe.
Because if my husband ever finds out I’m in love with one of my students, I won’t be the only one in danger.
While you don’t need to read the earlier books in this series to enjoy Seducing Kaden, it is highly recommended. This book is a contemporary new adult romance, and it is only suitable for readers aged eighteen and older due to mature content, sexual situations, and language.
This story includes details of an extramarital affair, so if you don’t like cheating or controversial storylines, then this book isn’t for you.
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I am totally addicted to Siobhan Davis‘ The Kennedy Boys series, so I glommed onto Seducing Kaden: A Stand-Alone Forbidden Romance (Book 6 in the series). Even though I generally avoid anything involving extramarital affair and cheating, I could not skip this one (kinda my rule with this series). I’m happy that I made an exception for it as Evelina and Kaden’s story is hot and delicious (and also well written and with a strong plot). I wouldn’t start out with this book but fans of the series will definitely be delighted – and I’m delighted to recommend it.
I received an advanced complimentary copy of this book for free to give a voluntary honest review. This review contains only my own thoughts and opinions of this book.
As always, Siobhan Davis never seizes to amaze and surprise me. You’d think she’d be running out of ideas and plots, but every book she releases is a page turner. For every book in the Kennedy series the drama just keeps getting more and more intense and heart wrecking and I absolutely love it! That’s what makes the books in this series so suspenseful and unique all on its own. Seducing Kaden was no exception!
I don’t know if Seducing Kaden is the best book in the series, but it sure is the most heart gripping one for me. The seemingly hopeless situation and dangerously life threatening obstacles Kaden and Eva finds themselves facing is what made me really get into the story, forget time and reality for a while and just gush over their forbidden star crossed romance. The fact that the author has been dropping hints over their little affair from the previous books just made it all the more intriguing for me. I also really liked how the timeline was built with jumping back and forward in time. It gave the story more of a mysterious vibe as I learned in snippets throughout the story of what happened and what lead to their unfair predicament of two secret lovers torn apart by a dangerous marriage.
Although suspenseful, I felt that the time jumps also was a bit confusing. I had a hard time remembering when certain events transpired and when the characters said what. Sure, every chapter said if it was past or present, but when I thought back on some things I had read, I had to think for a while if it happened years ago or days ago. I think it was because the setting in the past and present were just a bit too similar to to be able to clearly tell them apart. In the past Eva is a professor at Harvard and Kade a student. And the same thing in the present. The environment is the same as well as the family situation. I wish there was a major change that could have differenced the timeline, make it more clear. Other than that, the format the story was built up in was absolutely perfect.
I know it can be difficult creating a believable and complex antagonist. For the most part Davis succeeded, especially with Jeremy. He had a clear motive and reason being what he was and being behind such dangerous activities. The author really made me love hating him and strengthened my will and want to see Eva and Kaden together. Made me really feel for them. But then there was Eva’s mother and Tiffany. They fell a bit short, because the mother I felt did not have a believable distinctive motive behind treating her daughter the way she did. Tiffany had motive, sure. But, I felt like she was a bit repetitive since characters like her (the mentally unstable jealous ex, going to the extreme either trying to win back or ruin protagonist) has already been done in the Kyler trilogy, loving Kalvin and Saving Brad. Since she did not take as much part in the story as the crazy exes before, it did not bother me that much, but I hope it isn’t becoming too much of a pattern. We also had Vincent and Jesse. They however did not take as much space and importance in the story as I had hoped. Maybe there were just too many bad apples to give any extra room for them, but I wanted them to have a bigger part than they had. Maybe use Tiffany’s spotlight for them.
This was otherwise an overall excellent continuation of the series and I just can’t get tired of the Kennedy brothers especially after such an exciting cliffhanger. I can barely even wait until Forgiving Keven!
She does it again! Thank you Siobhan Davis for continuing this series and the stories of this family. i continue to enjoy each and every one. Finally we learn more about Kaden! Though there are similar themes throughout this series I like that each and every one of them has something different and intriguing and truly keeps you guessing! If you haven’t read this series start now! So good! I voluntarily reviewed an advance, complimentary copy of this book.
Once again, the author hits this right out of the ballpark. Another fantastic book in this awesome series. This is the story of Kaden and Eva. She is an assistant professor at the university Kaden attends and also happens to be married to a violent gangster. Eva’s mother set her up with him when she was only fourteen and him twenty years older.
This book is a wild ride and I couldn’t stop reading to find out what happened. A definite five-star read and very highly recommended. Next up is Keven’s story and I can’t wait.
I love this series! Just when you think you can’t love a Kennedy brother more than the last you’re proven wrong! All the past Kennedy brother’s book paint the older brothers as mysterious and private. This book introduces to to Kaden and his struggle to be respectful to Eva who is married at the time of their meeting while trying to control his feelings for her. We get introduced to Eva and how her life has been up to the point where she meets Kaden. We see her struggle with her feeling for Kaden while trying to keep him safe. I couldn’t put the book down and had it read in less than 24 hours. Siobhan David does not disappoint!
4 Stars
Seducing Kaden is the sixth title in The Kennedy Boys series, whilst it can be read as a standalone, I would highly recommend reading the previous titles as you will get so much more from this book if you are familiar with the other Kennedy boys, and the journeys they navigated in order to find their happy ever afters.
Much like the previous titles Siobhan Davis once again has crafted characters that are not only complex, but incredibly intriguing and well developed. This title is an emotional forbidden romance, with equal parts of angst, drama, intrigue, and suspense. It’s has a slightly darker tone to it, and there may be some triggers in this title for some readers.
We’ve been given glimpses into the lives of the two eldest Kennedy siblings in the previous titles, and I was incredibly eager to see how Kaden’s story would unfold. Eva and Kaden’s relationship is forbidden in a number of way, she’s older, married and also his professor. It’s a complex story and although I’m not generally drawn to titles where a character is married, I was compelled to read this title, and it didn’t disappoint.
Within the story line readers will get a glimpse in to the lives of the other Kennedy siblings, and also a look at what is to come next, that has me completely intrigued, and I will be eagerly awaiting the seventh title in this series.
Finally we get to see what the mysterious Kaden has been up to all these years, and believe me, you’re in for a wild ride!
So far in this series we have encountered many taboo elements as well as highly dramatic scenarios, and Seducing Kaden is yet another. Teacher/student romance is one of my favorite romantic themes. Normally I go for the man being the hot professor but I loved the twist of the female being the teacher in this one. Eva is a lovely character who is so mature and endearing and Kaden is also quite mature and such a sweetheart. There is nothing dirty or even close to wrong with their love affair in my opinion.
Siobhan introduces probably her most monstrous character to date, and with all her other villains, I love him in that love to hate sort of way. Complete sicko, but it is the reality for a certain lifestyle so I really enjoyed the glimpse she offers us in this story.
I also really loved the layout of this book where we have dual POV as well as varying timeframes. It really felt like a movie, and this would make an amazing one! I could just feel the flashbacks as though they were my own.
Anyways, you must snatch this book up. Aren’t you dying to know what’s up with Kaden? You will also get to hang with our other adored characters in this which I loved how Siobhan weaves all the storylines. It’s incredibly beautiful.
I enjoy Siobhan’s writing, and I like the drama in her stories. Seducing Kaden is entertaining, and I like how deeply the characters feel for each other. It’s also great to see Faye and Kyler, since I enjoyed their books the best. With each book though, it feels more and more like the books don’t belong in the same series for me. There’s something missing a bit for me since the 3rd book in the series. They are still good stories, but they aren’t drawing me in as much as some of Siobhan Davis’ other works. I like the forbidden aspect of the story, but I didn’t connect with the main female character, Eva. I don’t care for characters that just put up with injustices; especially against themselves, and I get it’s a dangerous situation, but in all the years, she still follows along. She’s a bit of a damsel, and that’s not my thing. There’s also chapters in the past and chapters in the present, and that’s not my favorite because Eva and Kaden spend time apart and that causes problems and things I don’t like in stories I read. Sorry for being vague, but I don’t want to give spoilers. The story for this book is a 3 star, but it is written well, so I bumped it up to 4 stars. As I said, it’s an interesting and entertaining story, and what didn’t work for me, may be fine for others. It’s just my personal taste in reading. I liked that the story had suspense to it, and I enjoyed the darker nature of the story. I’ll still continue to read Siobhan Davis’ books, and continue with this series. I love seeing the stories progressing for previous characters.
This was my least favorite of the Kennedy Boys series. I had difficulty with the age difference (call me sexist), the teacher/student forbidden relationship, and the organized crime element. The best part of the book was the last few chapters when the story between Kaden and Evi wrapped up. It was good to see “updates” of Kyler and Faye – the real hero of the series.
This series. This series is such an addiction, it’s almost untrue. Each additional book hooks me in deeper, leaving me desperate for more. If I could find a way to have all the future books sitting on my Kindle right now, I would forego all the necessities of life and binge read them. Forget eating, forget sleeping, forget sunshine, and everything else that is needed, I’d sit and consume these books as though they were oxygen and my body on the verge of asphyxiation, such is how desperately I need these books.
Seducing Kaden is the sixth book in the Kennedy Boys series, and the third book in the series to be considered a standalone novel. As with the two prior books, Loving Kalvin and Saving Brad, I do believe it works best if you have read the Kyler arc and continued through with all the books. The best experience comes from watching how all the characters have grown, comes from watching the relationships and secrets bloom, and this works best if you read all the books rather than simply diving into the books as standalones. Although each relationship arc has a start and an end point, with each being wonderful, the snippets you get to see of all the hidden secrets and hints throughout makes it well worth reading this series in order.
With all that being said, I know not everyone will read all of the prior books. The Kyler books in particular will not be for everyone, and some will jump straight to the standalone novels. The taboo element is what leaves some unwilling to read the Kyler arc, and Kaden’s story also contains a taboo element. Less so than the start of the series, but it is still something that is considered taboo. For those who enjoyed the taboo element of the Kyler book, I’m positive you will love the return to a somewhat taboo relationship.
This brings me to another point. The taboo element will leave some people unwilling to read, but I feel as though some people will need to be forewarned of some elements in this story that may leave them unwilling to read for other reasons. Namely, trigger warnings. Siobhan Davis has inched towards darker storylines with her last few books, and the same is true with Seducing Kaden. Without giving away the story, know there are incidents of abuse and cheating within this one – two things I know some want to avoid when reading romance. As I said, though, I do not wish to give away the storyline, I just wanted to give a warning.
For those still willing to dive in, who have not been scared off by the possibilities, I’ll now dive ever deeper into my feelings towards this one. For anyone who has read any of my prior Siobhan Davis reviews, you’ll know I’m about to tap out series fangirl word vomit. As ever, I apologise.
Since starting the Kennedy Boys series, the two oldest brothers have been my favourites. Kaden and Keven have been there in the background, yet there has been a bit of a question mark over them both. We have received small glimpses into their lives, we’ve got the odd detail here and there, yet we never received all the information. Being a lover of mysterious bad boys, it made the two of them my favourite brothers. Keven is my number one Kennedy, but Kaden is a close second – thus, you can imagine how excited I was for this story.
My excitement multiplied when I started to hear rumours of this being the darkest book Siobhan Davis has written to date. There were promises of things that suck me right in, things that leave me obsessed with books – the dark and gritty underworld of gangs. It’s one of my favourite things in romance, and I was excited to see Siobhan Davis including it, especially with one of my favourite characters. Enter even higher levels of excitement and further high expectations.
I will be completely honest and say it took me a couple of chapters before I was sucked into this one. At first, we go back and forth in time to get a full picture of the romance between the two characters. I wasn’t really feeling the relationship between the two of them at first, but as details continued to emerge I quickly found my mood changing. Once I was beyond the initial few chapters, I found myself sucked into the book. In the typical fashion of a Siobhan Davis novel, this became a story I could not put down.
Although Seducing Kaden was not quite as dark as I had hoped it would be – I would like to point out my notion of darkness is vastly different to what most people consider to be dark, whereby the books that reach a level of ‘oh yes, that is just dark enough for me’ tend to be books most people cannot finish due to them being too dark – it was a darker read than some of the books in the series. I would label Saving Brad as darker, but it was a different kind of darkness being dealt with in book five. With book six, this is the clear gritty kind of darkness; with book five, it was the emotional kind of darkness. Don’t get me wrong, there was plenty of emotion to be felt throughout this one, but the darkness was of a clearer kind – the atmospheric darkness rather than the darkness of personal issues as with the prior book.
Honestly, though, this is another insanely addictive read. You’re sucked deep into the story, with many layers unfolding as you work deeper into what is going on. There is plenty of emotion to suck you dry, there is plenty of romance to make you feel the heat, and there is plenty of action to keep your heart pumping. This is signature Kennedy Boys, demonstrating why I am so addicted to this series and will dive into each new book the moment it appears on my Kindle – with each new book Siobhan Davis brings something new, while keeping the signature elements that make these books so addictive.
In fact, Siobhan Davis is doing exactly what is needed to ensure fans keep coming back for more. At present my reading addiction is J. Kenner’s Man of the Month series. Don’t worry, I’m not about to go off base and rant about another series – I just with to make a quick parallel. The Man of the Month series is a collection of interconnected novellas with each story dealing with a different romance trope. Having a different type of storyline for each couple when reading romance books make series insanely addictive, and fewer authors do this than you realise. The Man of the Month series makes it obvious what you’re going to be getting, that you’re going to be getting something different every time. Siobhan Davis does the exact same thing, yet it is subtle – for the Man of the Month series it is part of the advertising, yet with the Kennedy Boys series it is happening naturally and with such wonderful flow (not to mention, these are full length novels of addiction rather than novellas). There is no pomp about it, it’s just happening – and this is why I will keep coming back for more. I know I will receive consistently wonderful books, and each will bring me something different.
Not to mention, the snippets at the end of each book leave you desperate for the next story, giving you enough to whet your appetite of what is to come in the next story. As I’ve already mentioned, Keven is my number one Kennedy. There is no analogy I can think of that covers how quickly I plan to jump on the book. It has always been this way, from the moment his character was introduced. However, the feeling has been intensified even more by what happened in this book. There were plenty of nods towards Keven’s story throughout this one, plenty that leaves you curious, yet it is the ending that hits the hardest. Hot damn and many profanities – I need that book and I need it now. There is so much promise, an insane amount of possibilities, and I cannot wait to dive in.
Therefore, I ask you to excuse me as I disappear into a ball of feelings as I await the next book – and then be prepared for insanity once I start reading it. It’ll be a good one, I know it.
Seducing Kaden is book 6 of the Kennedy Boys series and can be read as a standalone, but I would advise you read all the books in order to understand things that are referred to in this book.
‘I believe in Kaden’s determined words, and I imagine a full life with him, free of the shackles restraining me.’ – Eva
Just when I think Siobhan Davis has delivered the best book of the series so far, she gives us another fantastic installment about the lives of the Kennedy boys. Seducing Kaden was very different to the previous books of the series as it felt a little darker, but I soaked up every word and couldn’t put it down. We get to see Kaden and Eva’s relationship unfold with the story jumping between the past and the present. This was easy to follow and I enjoyed the change in writing for this book as it suited the couple’s story perfectly. It allows us to see the difficulties faced by both, especially poor Eva who was forced into a life she didn’t want.
I know this book is slightly taboo due to the whole professor/student scenario, but I never found this book uncomfortable to read. The chemistry and love between Kaden and Eva erases any feelings of taboo, and it’s clear that this couple were supposed to be together.
I usually add my favourite quotes to reviews, but there are so many with this book that it would go on forever if I added them. Siobhan Davis writes such beautiful words that really resonate with me or simply make me fall in love even more with her characters. As for the Kennedy boys, there’s just no way I could pick my favourite. Each one is just as amazing as the next and I’m super excited to spend time with Keven next who gets his own book. We get a glimpse of what’s to come at the end of Seducing Kaden and if it was available, I’d be jumping into Forgiving Keven immediately as I’m already hooked!
*I voluntarily reviewed an advance complimentary copy of the book and all opinions expressed are my own
I greatly enjoyed this book, because it kept the focus on Kaden and Eva and didn’t offer so many plot twists that were hard to handle. I thought that the development of the plot and the dangerousness of their situation was spot on. I could feel the suspense growing and I was getting increasingly agitated as the chapters went on. I was pretty sure what was going to happen but it didn’t decrease the anxiety. I loved how devoted, dedicated and protective Kaden was towards Eva.