EliahnGetting pregnant after a booze cruise hookup was not what any parent wanted to hear, so I picked up my entire life and moved to Paris to start over. Six years later, I was ready to go home. I was a single mom and the only thing I knew about my son’s dad was his name—Luca. I didn’t need to know anything else.The universe had other ideas because on our second day back home, the man came … second day back home, the man came crashing back into my life.
Luca
Attending a welcome back party for my boss’s daughter wasn’t how I wanted to spend my Sunday. But walking in and seeing my hookup from a cruise six years ago knocks me on my ass.
It was a weekend of fun and now I’m seeing a pair of eyes, identical to mine, staring right at me. The boy standing next to her is my son.
Now we’re living next door to each other and attempting to co-parent something that would be easy to do if the pull that brought us together wasn’t still there making things more complicated.
For six years she haunted my dreams, now she’s haunting my every waking moment.
I let her get away once, now I want to make her mine.
This time, permanently.
Only one thing left to do. I have to tempt the hookup.
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Tempt The Hookup is book #3 in the Tempt series and was a super sweet, sexy and funny read. If you enjoyed the previous two stories Tempt The Boss and Tempt The Playboy, then you will sure love this one too. What I appreciate most about Natasha Madison is that she writes humor that doesn’t feel forced. Every time I read her rom coms I can’t help but shake my head in disbelief at her characters and their actions while laughing like crazy. This whole series are simply feel good books without unnecessary drama or angst that will put a huge smile on your face. This is why I highly recommend them!
Getting pregnant at age nineteen after a booze cruise hookup was not what Eliahn Coco expected. All she knew about her baby’s daddy was that his name was Luca. In order to avoid judgement and find herself, she moves to Paris to start over. Six years later, she’s returns back home with her son Aiden never anticipating that her life is going to be turned upside down again.
Luca DiMarco never expected to meet his old hookup at the welcome back party for his boss’s daughter. As if that wasn’t surprising enough, he also discovers that he’s a father of a beautiful little boy with identical eyes like his. For seven years Luca was unable to forget Eli and tried everything in his power to find her. He made the mistake to let the woman of his dreams get away once, but now he’s determined to make her his.
Co-parenting and living next to each other will bring up old feelings and insecurities. Can Luca convince Eli to give them a chance as a couple and family?
I loved Eliahn and Luca. They were made for each other! Luca was the perfect gentleman. Smart, reasonable and protective. He’s a very successful lawyer with a huge heart who feels very strong about family and responsibilities that come with it. As soon as he realized that he was a father, he stepped in and demanded to be a part in Aiden’s life. Eliahn was a very strong, sweet heroine and a wonderful mother. She didn’t hesitate to include Luca into Aiden’s life and never held the past against him! From the first moment they met, she was as enamored by Luca like he was with her. But who totally stole my heart was the little boy Aiden. He was a funny, adorable and bright young boy who repeatedly embarrassed his parents in front of other people, lol!
I loved Lucas’s friendship with his colleagues from Harvard: Jason, Nick and Tom. These guys were hilarious and made me laugh like crazy. I also appreciated the cameos of some characters from the previous two books like Noah and Lauren! I really missed them.
If you are a sucker for surprise pregnancies and second chance love stories with great humor, then this book is for you! Thank you Natasha for another amazing story. 4 stars.
Another great book from Natasha Madison. I really enjoyed Tempt the Hookup and was totally drawn into the story line from beginning to end.
Luca and Eliahn are perfect for one another. And together they have a wonderful connection. The story is sweet, sexy, funny with no full on angst.
When these two meet on a booze cruise 7 years ago, never did they expect their paths to cross again in quite the way it does in this book. But I’ll let you discover the ins and outs for yourself!
I loved the story and all the characters. A story which kept me hooked and left me smiling! A definite recommended standalone and as alway can’t wait to see what this author brings us next!
A booze cruise supposedly to take off their minds from reality. Luca wasn’t expecting to meet Eli, who he totally can never forget. He tried to find her but with only her nickname, there’s nothing else he can do.
7 years later, Eliahn return home from Paris where she had escaped her father’s wrath. Wanting to raise her son back at home made her return. But she didn’t expect to meet with her son’s father at their welcome home party. And finding out Luca’s also work with her dad just make things more interesting. Then she found out he’s her neighbour. What else would happen now?
Man, I’m so loving these surprise baby tropes and Natasha really did it with this one! I loved how Luca take on his responsibility as a father immediately and calmly at that. His interaction with Aiden was just so cute and sweet. I’m swooning real hard! And he never moved on from Eliahn and that just makes my heart burst!
Highly highly recommended!
Oh this book. It was beautiful, funny, and an all around perfect weekend read. Luca and Eli were great. They just clicked and I loved experiencing their story. Aiden has to be my new favorite kid in a romance novel. He was just awesome and I wanted to hug him. With really no drama this book was the prefect refresher. I haven’t read the other books on this series and I know now what I’m missing so I plan to read them when I can. I won’t give too much away but if you want an awesome rom-com; steamy scenes, amazing characters and a plot that sucks you in, then read this. You won’t be sorry. 5 stars #2OCCJD
Luca and Eli…What a delight they both were…and let’s not forget about little Aiden. He was adorable!!
I devoured this book from beginning to end. The both of them meet 7 years ago on a booze cruise. They had an amazing time for those few days and parted ways. Fast forward to the present day, Luca is one of the best lawyers at this firm and attending a welcome back party for his boss’ daughter. Shocked, he learns, she is no other than the Eli from the booze cruise and realizes then that he also fathered their son Aiden.
From there, I enjoyed every minute of this book. I love how Luca stepped up wanted to take care of his responsibility. Funny thing is, he was still in love with Eli after all those years and the same for Eli. I just loved them. Seeing them parent and explore their relationship was cute.
Another highlight for me was Luca’s friends. They made me laugh so much and it reminded me of when I read Tempt the Boss and Tempt the Playboy..hilarious!! Two words: Face Cream LOL (You’ll understand once you read it)
I love everything about this series. They can all be read as standalones and I highly recommend them.
Immediately need to go back and read the first two books in this series! I cannot get enough of Natasha’s books and this was the first non-hockey book I’ve read from her – and I’m so hooked! Luca has always lived life more cautiously and responsibly than most guys his age, and that in and of itself is what makes this storyline as great as it is! Finding the love of his life on a booze cruise in college, he makes an epic mistake by not getting her last name or phone number, and after exhausting all options of finding her, gives up and continues on with his life. Eli, the girl he fell for, ends up pregnant and also has no way of finding or getting ahold of him. After making it on her own for six years, she returns home, and finds out that Luca is non other than her father’s employee. Both of them shocked and astonished, Luca immediately takes responsibility and steps up, falling into the role of fatherhood extremely well. Throughout that process, Eli and Luca revisit their feelings from all those years ago, and shocker – they still love each other. With some hilarious parts of the storyline that had me cackling, I loved this (which I’m not surprised by) and can’t wait for the next one but also need to run and read the first two books in this series!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I added this book to my TBR list in December 2017. Have I really waited that long for Luca’s book? OMG, I adored this story and it was SO WORTH THE WAIT!
Second chance romance
Secret baby
SWOONWORTHY hero
This book really hit all the marks for me. There were some scenes that had me laughing out loud to the point of tears. There were tender family moments, mixed with sizzling sexual tension. Adored this final book of the Tempt series!
This book was so much to read! I love how we got glimpses of the booze cruise and Luca’s friends were a blast! They added so much to story as well. Made it 10 times better. The crap they gave him over all this but you knew they all cared about each other and was a family. I’m a big fan of second chances and this one is probably high on the list. Elihan and Luca met on a cruise and had instant chemisty. When it was over, Eli got a big surprise. She packed up everything and moved to Paris. Luca went nuts looking for her but alas no luck. Fast forward 6 years and things have changed. Luca is the best and most successful lawyer in the firm. Eli has made a name for herself in Paris as an interior designer. Fate steps in and they get their second chance. Boy is this a big shock for Luca and the shock just keeps coming for him. He handles it the best he can and is very mature about every thing. I liked that a lot. You could tell he grew up a lot in 6 years. He the was type of man who takes care of his family and only wants the best for them. If something isn’t working he speaks up and changes it. This was shown many times in this book. I loved the way him and Elihan kept their line of communication open and it helped so much with their son. I also loved how everything just flowed with them. There was no stupid fighting when it came to their arrangement or over schooling their son. They were both mature and looked out for each other feelings. This helped to see how strong they were as a couple and parents. Their families and friends were great as well. They added to the story so much! This was a great book with characters you will fall in love with!! Definitely one of my favorites this year!
When I just want to relax, read a fun, sexy story and not have to delve into the deepest and darkest of myself, I grab a Natasha Madison book and roll with it. I know I will laugh, I will swoon, and the ending will make me happy!
Eliahn wasn’t looking for love. Just a booze cruise hookup. You know kinda like that happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens on the boat stays on the boat . . . unless you bring something home with you that manifest itself in a few months.
Luca wasn’t looking for love either. Always, the serious focused one of his group he met a girl on a cruise, did the hookup thing and went on with his life. Until at work one day . . . he sees someone and immediately his life is turned upside down.
I so loved this story. The sincerity of it, the maturity of it and the fact that sometimes we don’t know what we want until we have it.
Great job, Natasha. And all the stars belong to you.
One of Natasha Madison’s most beloved stories in my book. It has a bit of everything especially humor that includes the antics of a six year old boy. Luca and Eli meet on a booze cruise while in college. They have an amazing extended weekend but agree to make it no strings attached, no last names. Fast forward a few weeks and Eli finds those pesky positive lines at the end of the pregnancy test stick. Fast forward again only seven years this time, to the welcome home party that Luca’s boss is throwing for his daughter and guess who that woman is?? I loved this story of second chance even with a son thrown in there! It is beautiful and appeals to my hopeless romantic nature.
Sweet funny 2nd chance read! Luca & Eli was fun to read no drama all love and def laughed in every bit of the book!
Holy smokes this book absolutely rocks and the storyline flowed from the beginning until the end and it sucks you in and you connect with the characters emotions and pain and struggles. I need more please and I’m absolutely blown away by this book.
Guys its love, pure love. Luca and Eliahn have stolen my heart completely.
In this beautifully written, meticulous, exquisite read we meet both Luca and Eliahn. Their worlds collide on a booze cruise, where the alcohol flows and a good time is meant to be had. And had they did. Luca and Eliahn get it going on, but no numbers are exchanged, no last names, nothing. A cruise to remember but after that, its real life and all that it brings.
But what happens when six years pass and they come face to face by sheer coincidence?
How do Luca and Eliahn react when they’re standing in front of one another?
But more importantly…..
What happens when Luca stares straight into a set of eyes that mirror his own?
You have a story that will take your breath away.
Tempt The Hookup was an absolute delight to read. From beginning to end I was drawn to all things Luca and Eliahn. Emotionally I was all over the place finding myself either laughing out loud, holding my breath, crying tears, or swooning like a love sick puppy. It was the perfect balance of laugh out loud moments, heartbreaking scenes and breathtaking moments. Luca and Eliahn had me wrapped around their little finger, drawing me in, taking me hostage and didn’t let go. I fell hard for these guys and their story.
But I do suggest you keep an eye out for all the clan. Aiden, Nick, Mona, Jason, Tom, Leonard, Maryse, Dominic, Gabriella, Troy and Todd….These guys are a perfect blend of love, laughter and family that are highly addictive.
I just adore Tempt The Hookup, and I highly recommend it to anyone.
5 stars
“Meeting the man I had a weekend affair with at a welcome home party at my parents’ house and then to find out that he now works for my father is one step past crazy.”
Tempt the Hookup is the third book in this interconnected series and can be read as a standalone. It’s a contemporary, second chance romance with part surprise baby trope.
The story follows when Luca had to attend the welcome party to his boss’ daughter. Only, he didn’t expect that it is the same woman he had a summer fling with at the booze cruise for the past six years. Not only that, he had the shock of his life to find out that he is a father.
As always, the author never fails to deliver a feel good romance with plenty of humor, the bond of family ties and friendship goals. I loved the development of relationship between Luca and Eli flowed smoothly, without unnecessary angst or drama. It just flows naturally with a lot of laughed out loud moments. The story will capture you from the get go and will never leave you off its hook until the very end. I highly recommend it and definitely a must read for every fan of this author.
I am speechless, I have no words to describe my love of Tempt the Hookup.
It’s been a difficult year for this reader and I’ve struggled to enjoy my favorite past time. There was something about Ms. Madison’s words that seemed to soothe my soul… they made me laugh-out-loud and smile like a goon. They helped reawaken my love of reading.
Tempt the Hookup was sweet and sexy and just down right beautiful. I love how Ms. Madison was able to weave such an enjoyable story, I wish it was longer. I wish I could spend more time with Luca and Eli… hint hint Natasha, we need some more time on that Booze Cruise. 😉
Thank you to Ms. Madison for crafting another fun and amazing read; thank to Luca and Eli for helping me break out of my rut. Cheers and 5 stars to Tempt the Hookup!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The second chance at love was really the only love Eli & Luca knew for 7 years. It was a joy to watch them reconnect. Aiden absolutely stole the show! This is a great book to curl up with and just escape with! Can’t wait for more books from Natasha Madison.
An easy read about a not so easy subject! This story was a surprisingly light read considering that Luca finds out about a kid he didn’t know he has – 7 years after the fact. I liked that he took responsibility right away and that he was actually pleased about it. (Quite a difference from some other surprise baby books.) I liked both him and Eli and that they were never involved with anyone else during their years apart! Maybe not entirely realistic considering the circumstances but let me live in this make-believe world, okay?! Lots of humorous moments, as this author is known for. Definitely a great afternoon read.
Here I was expecting another hot hockey romance… But Natasha Madison, she brought her A-game! (I’m new to the “Tempt the…” series.) This book was sweet, steamy, and hilarious! Luca is the perfect alpha gentleman. Little did he know that the girl he hooked up with on a booze cruise 6 years ago was none other than the boss’ daughter. And he has a son! Eliahn moves home with her son after 6 years in Paris and is introduced to Luca at her homecoming party. Then the shenanigans begin. Aidan, 6, provides quite the comic relief. This story is more of a slow burn romance despite how the it starts; You know, the steamy stuff, cruise, and a baby thing. I highly recommend you read Tempt the Hookup. It made me laugh and it made me cry. Fabulous! 5 stars
I loved the story of this book of how Luca and Eli had met on a booze cruise decided on a first name only arrangement. They had an instant attraction from the start, and it grew into something more but at the end they went their separate ways. I loved how we found out that Luca tried hard to look for Eli but he never found her and for seven years he couldn’t shake the girl from the cruise. This is a cute read and I absolutely loved how Luca never blamed Eli for anything he stepped right in when they saw each other years later and reconnected. They had a love for each other that was so sweet and what had brought them together again was a fun twist
If you’re looking for a fun, easy, and not so much drama book, this is definitely it. Now, don’t get me wrong, Luca and Eli have their own share of drama, but it’s not the norm. Meeting 7 years ago on a booze cruise was a weekend neither of them ever forgot. Especially Luca. Getting the chance at second love doesn’t happen for most…can they pull it off after 7 long years.
I’ve been waiting for this book to come out for what seems like forever. I read it in about 3 hours. I’m addicted to Natasha’s books. Temp the Hookup is a standalone but it is also part of a series. I promise you will love it!