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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I absolutely loved this latest book in the Tempt series!!! Eli and Luca met on a booze cruise, the connection was instant and they spent every waking moment together. Eli is surprised to learn that she is pregnant with Luca’s baby. They never exchanged last names so she has no way of finding him. Imagine her surprise 6 years later at her dad’s barbecue welcoming her back home that she lays eyes on Luca. Luca is shocked to see Eli again after all those years and to learn that he is a dad. He has never forgot about her and spend 6 years looking for her. He sees this as his chance to make Eli his and finding out he is a dad is the unexpected bonus out of all of this. I loved this book so much…the connection was still burning bright after all those years past. I loved everything about their story and I highly recommend to all. I can’t wait until the next book comes out of hers…another phenomenal story. Well done!!!!
The only tears Natasha Madison made me cry while reading Tempt the Hookup were ones of pure joy. That’s right, pure freaking happiness leaked from my eyeballs while I was reading this. What could have been filled with angst and bitterness was instead filled with love and acceptance and let me tell you, not only was that refreshing to read it also filled my heart with so much happy I am still floating on cloud nine hours later.
Brace yourself to find the book boyfriend of the century in Luca. He may be straight laced but the man rocks it in the hottest of ways. What takes him from super hot to downright irresistible is his heart though. The man is sweetest, most loving hero I’ve read in quite some time. Trust me you absolutely cannot go wrong with picking up this book!
First there was Tempt The Boss and I thought that it couldn’t be topped so bam Natasha gives us Temp The Playboy and I’m like ok she totally made that amazing but there’s no way she can do anything better than that and like the amazing woman she is she took that challenge and hit us with Tempt the Hookup.
From the very beginning we are introduced to a younger Luca and Eli and we know that by the story of their start it’s going to be so good. This story has seven years of catching up on what’s been happening in their lives an adorable little boy and lots of laughs. Twists and turns and edge of your seat emotion.
“It’s always been you. In every dream, every wish it has been you,”
Tempt The Hookup is the 3rd book by Natasha Madison’s Tempt series and what an awesome book. Loved it so much.
I’ve laughed and swooned so many times in this book.
A hookup on a booze cruise where only first names were exchanged, results in a surprise pregnancy.
7 years later they meet again and..surprise!!
This was an easy and light read. Romantic and funny. I was laughing out loud many times throughout the book. Kids say the funniest things.
No unnecessary drama in this book and I loved that.
The chemistry between Luca and Eli was hot and love that Luca was an amazing dad.
Loved Eli and loved how she dealt with the situation when she meets Luca after 7 years. They were sensible adults and deciding what is best for their son.
I loved it very much and can’t wait for Natasha’s next book.
My Rating: 5 STARS!!
5 Stars
Tempt the Hookup by Natasha Madison is the third book in the Tempt Me series. Even though it is part of a series, it can absolutely be read as a stand-alone. I loveeee accidental pregnancy books and boy did Ms. Madison deliver ALL THE FEELS! What I love most about Ms. Madison’s writing is one minute she can have you laughing out loud and the next shedding tears and that’s exactly what happened as I was reading Tempt the Hookup.
I adored Elihan and Luca-but seriously swooned hard for Luca! After a memorable four days together, Elihan left with more than some memories. Having no way to contact Luca, she packs up her life with a baby on the way and moves to Paris to start fresh. Six years later she’s heading home to be closer to her family. Little did she know that fate would intervene and she’d have the surprise of a lifetime waiting for her!
This book is hands down one of my favorites from Ms. Madison. It had everything I love about romance books-humor, fantastic characters, and an addictive storyline. Highly recommend reading this book!
Tempt The Hookup (Tempt #3) is a hilarious, light-hearted, sweet and sexy as hell romantic comedy which can be read as a stand-alone. Accidental pregnancy books are one of my favorite tropes and Natasha Madison did a wonderful job with this charming and cleverly written book.
Luca and Eliahn met on a booze cruise and boy did they have some hot and steamy times together. Their connection was immediate, they were like magnets and just couldn’t stay away from each other. Imagine Eliahn’s surprise when she learns that she’s pregnant and given the fact that they only knew each other’s first names and never exchanged contact information, she was never able to tell Luca about their son, Aiden.
Eliahn had been living in France for the past six years and has now returned home. Unbeknownst to her, Luca is an attorney who happened to work for her father’s law firm and considering they didn’t think they would ever see each again, both were shocked when they reunited, especially Luca. And once they were reacquainted, it was more than obvious that their connection never died. The sexy and flirty banter between them was a nice tease and quite entertaining. And trust me when I say, the fiery passion was even hotter this time around. The secondary characters were great and it was a treat revisiting some of the characters from the previous Tempt books. Of course it wouldn’t have been a Natasha Madison book without hysterical, laugh out loud moments not only from the adults but also from Aiden who was cute as ever and stole the show!
I loved everything about Tempt The Hookup and the storyline had me smiling big the entire time. It’s the ultimate feel good read!!
***ARC generously provided for an honest review.***
Storyline: 4.0
Characters: 4.0
Heat Factor: 4.0
Overall Rating: 4.0
Tempt the Hookup by Natasha Madison is the third book in the Tempt Series. Even though part of a series, it can be read as a stand-alone.
I must say, I liked this story. It was fun and sweet.
Luca and his friends decide to go on a booze cruise. With boxes of condoms packed in their luggage and thoughts of beautiful single women and lots of booze the boys venture on a vacation filled with rules of first names only and no phone numbers… Little does Luca know; this vacation will change his life.
Luca meets a beautiful blonde soon after he boards the ship. Eli is everything he could ever want in a girl, and what was meant to be a guy’s trip turns into a trip all about Eli. Once the cruise ends though, Luca and Eli go their separate ways without knowing each other’s last names or phone numbers.
Flash forward to six years later… Luca is successful and working for one of the top law firms in the country. After being requested to attend a “chic” BBQ for his boss to celebrate the return of his daughter from Paris, Luca soon finds himself faced with a woman from his past… only her name isn’t Eli and she’s not alone.
This story was super cute. I love the chemistry between the characters and the story in general. I loved watching Luca dive into fatherhood with Aiden headfirst. It’s not dramatic or angsty which was nice as I’ve been reading a lot of dark books lately, so it was a nice reprieve.
Overall a good story.
4 stars!
Tempting the Hookup is the third title in the tempt series and is the perfect weekend read. A second chance romance, full of heat, heart and humor, with no unnecessary drama or angst makes for a fun and light read.
The characters are endearing, likeable and fun, and I loved their interactions and undeniable chemistry and connection. As I’ve come to expect from Natasha Madison their banter is fun and flirtatious and the steamy scenes are very hot.
If you’re familiar with the tempt series, a few familiar characters make an appearance throughout Luca and Eliahn’s story.
Another thoroughly enjoyable read from Natasha Madison and I will be eagerly awaiting her next release.
I absolutely ADORED this book. This book is about Eli and Luca. They first meet up on a booze cruise and separate before either of them are wanting to and not exchanging information. Eli ends up pregnant and 6 years later they meet at a party. Luca has no idea that Aiden exists but 100% wants to be a father and has never forgotten Eli. Laughter, tears, miscommunications and hilarity ensues. This book was so beyond perfect. Loved it!!
Gah!! This book is everything!! Sweet, romantic and swoony, funny and touching. It pulled at my heartstrings and had me laughing out loud and brought to tears with the emotions.
“ My heart just fills so much. I had no idea that I could love another human as much as this.”
After one night and a connection she only ever dreamed about, Eliahn is left with way more than the memories. Getting along as a single mom and a transplant in a new country, she put all her energy into raising her son.
Luca has always regretted ‘the one that got away’ and has focused on his career. When he attends a welcome home party for the boss’s daughter Luca comes face to face with his part in the form of an identical pair of eyes.
This story has everything I look for in a romance. I truly fell in love with these characters. A new favorite book that I already look forward to rereading!
-5 Stars!-
I’m not sure if I can say anything all these other reviews haven’t already. But my opinion on this story is that it is absolutely amazing. I haven’t read the others in this series yet (don’t hate me) but it didn’t matter at all for this story. The characters and storyline were brilliant and kept me interested in what they were doing. I loved the humour and the chemistry was of the charts. An absolutely amazing read.
Natasha Madison’s Tempt the Hookup was a really sweet 2nd chance (and surprise kid) romance.
One Booze Cruise 6 years ago changed Eliahn and Luca’s lives forever. When the couple decided to enjoy the four day cruise without any expectations for a future together, they never even exchanged last names. But, Eliahn was left with an unexpected pregnancy and Luca was left searching for the woman he couldn’t forget.
When fate brings them back together six years later, both are immediately taken back to the feelings they had on that momentous cruise, except now there is more at stake. Can they find a way to co-parent or will their unresolved feelings cause something even more extraordinary to happen?
Tempt the Hookup was a super duper sweet read. It was low on drama and high on happy, warm and fuzzy feelings! I really watched this couple and their adorable little boy become a family. It was an easy read that left me with all the feels. 4 stars.
Temptingly beautiful.
OMG – I loved this story so much!! I thought it was going to be a light romance read, but it had much more depth than I expected. Luca and Eliahn met six years ago on a booze cruise and immediately hit it off, but decided from the get go that this was going to be no more than a shipboard romance. Both regretted it as they went their separate ways, but without being able to contact each other – they both needed to move on.
Only Luca definitely left something behind…and now it is Aiden’s sixth birthday party and Eliahn has returned home. Only to find the missing baby daddy is attending their son’s birthday party!!
“You need to tempt your hookup…Tempt her so hard she won’t want to look elsewhere.”
Luca was unexpectedly romantic and beyond amazing as an instant father. Seeing these two fall in love all over again (don’t think they ever stopped) and the care and devotion he shows Aiden will have ovaries exploding everywhere.
“You know that feeling when you wake up, and it’s Christmas morning?…Well, that is what it felt like with your mom…” OMG – swoon!!
“He’s everything I thought he would be and more.” And so is this book. This is the first one of the series I’ve read and I didn’t miss a thing. Natasha Madison is quickly becoming a go to author for me.
I voluntarily requested and read an advance reader copy.
After spending a fun weekend in a booze cruise, Eliahn found out she was pregnant and the fact that she only had her hookup’s first name didn’t make her father any happier. This will push her to move away to Paris, but time heals all wounds and six years later she returns home with her son.
Luca DiMarco is a straight laced attorney whose life revolves mostly around his job, close friends and his parents, but when he attends a welcome party for his boss’ daughter, he’ll come face to face with the woman he’s been dreaming of since his college days.
This is a lovely second chance story where a boy and a girl meet under the guise of a fun weekend agreeing to only exchange first names, but walk away with more than they bargained for in the feelings department.
I really enjoyed the storyline and the way it developed and I found it fun and romantic. Luca and Eli are perfect for each other, but their son Aiden doesn’t make it easy for them to find their grove again which I found hysterical.
If you are looking for a fast-paced, easy to read, feel-good romance that hits all the right buttons, give Tempt the Hook-Up a chance. I promise you won’t regret it.
5 When the Past Comes Back in the Best Way Stars!!
It’s another rom-com winner from Ms. Madison! I never thought we’d be getting Luca’s story but I sure am glad he started to “talking” this author because his story is both laugh out loud funny, swoony and sexy in all the very best and sizzling ways!
Eli and Luca met seven years ago and there was a souvenir of that trip that neither expected… a beautiful and precocious little boy name Aiden. Imagine Luca’s surprise when he finds out that not only does he have a son, but the woman that he hasn’t been able to get over for the last seven years is the daughter of his boss!!
One of the many things I love about this author’s writing is her ability to bring out all the emotions in her books…from laughter to swooning to protectiveness of the characters and ultimately the best HEAs! In the case of Luca and Eli their history together, even though it was brief really showed them that true love can and does exist. Bring in Aiden and well, she’s a master at writing kids and I couldn’t help but fall in love with him…out of the mouth of babes….
“’My mom gets logs of mosquito bites,’Aiden says, and I don’t have time to interrupt him before he says, ‘She gets naked on the couch and had Dad scratch her.’”
Just imagine hearing those words come out of your son’s mouth to his grandparents no less…just one of several moments that I was rolling! I loved how these two came together almost immediately to raise their son. Eli has done an amazing job raising Aiden on her own, but to have partner help sometimes is something I think every single parent wants and when it’s Luca, life just gets that much better!
This book moves quickly and we get to see glimpses of the guys from the Tempt series but this really is Luca’s story and while they added to the story, they didn’t overwhelm it with their presence. Luca and Eli have the ultimate second chance and they definitely take it. Their chemistry is as hot as ever and the feelings they had for each other seven years ago continue to burn bright!
Overall, this book is exactly what I needed right now because it provided the right amount of levity after some pretty serious reads and I was once again reminded of why this author is a definite one-click for me!
Having been a fan of Natasha Madison for some time, I knew what to expect when I received Tempt The Hookup (Tempt Series book 3). Was not really sure what the story was from the title but knew it was going to be fun. As usual, Natasha did not disappoint. Best message I can say from this story is, “When you know, you know.”
Luca is a driven alpha male. He is successful, wealth, and on the upward trend in his work. He is loved by friends and is appreciated by all. But even with all the positives, he is still a troubled man. A booze cruise romance has blinded his vision to all female suitors. Little does he know how life has a way of assisting with challenges.
Eliahn “Eli” is a strong woman. Beautiful, independent, self assured and self confident, she moves through her life carefully…but then she is also a single mother. Choosing to move home should not have been an issue, but then life has a way of assisting with challenges…even if she does not know what those challenges are. Funny how the right attractions do not fade.
These two people are made for each other. Time has not dimmed the light they shared, and the result of their passion only draws them more together. They are fun for each other, and they are a force to be reckoned with when together.
This story had me laughing and shaking my head repeatedly. Broad smiles had my cheeks hurting often. Their relationship is heartwarming and left me happy to be invested with this “feel good” story.
Natasha Madison gives us a great testament to commitment and perseverance. She wraps the reader in her world and makes sure we know all things are possible. Nicely done young lady and so happy to pass on all the stars.
This was a joyous fun story to read. A second chance secret baby romance that I really enjoyed.
I love a drama filled book but it’s so refreshing to read a good romantic love story. Luca is the leading man I dream about. Some might think he is too perfect but I don’t care he had my heart from the start. Together with Eli they were the cutest couple. There was humour alongside insane chemistry. A perfect romance beautifully written.
That one encounter that you knew would always stay with you that would change your life.
This is a second chance love story of epic proportions. Eli and Luca met on a spring break booze cruise, no last names, no attachments. It took two days for them to fall in love and then separate. Six years to find their way back to one another and adjust to having a kid. Luca is a swoony alpha hero who just wants to take care of “his”. Elihan is a fierce mother and not a pushover. Watching the fireworks between these two was hot. This is a great heartwarming story
One click, one click, one click, that is what you really need to do. Tempt the Hookup by Natasha Madison is astounding. Once you start this book you definitely will not be able to put it down.
5 Stars
Sweet. Steamy. Perfect. Three words that fit the story of Luca and Eli. This book makes you feel all the feelings. Luca is the perfect balance of alpha and laid back and Eli learns quickly that he is just the kind of man she wants as the father for their boy and to be by her side. I couldn’t put this story down from the first page. Aiden is the most precious young boy and I felt like I genuinely knew this family and was a part of their world. Tempt the Hookup will tempt you to give up on any errands you must do for the day until you finish every magical word in this book!
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