From USA Today bestselling author W Winters comes an emotionally-gripping, romantic suspense.I fell for someone I shouldn’t have. I’m not the only person to ever do such a thing. I know that. And I’m not an awful person for desiring his touch, his kiss, his everything… but I knew I shouldn’t have indulged. There’s something about knowing it’s wrong that tempts me that much more. The seduction … much more. The seduction became a game with higher stakes than any before him. In fact, it was only ever him.
The thing is, I knew I shouldn’t. Now that the game is over and the pieces have fallen… I know I should have just walked away.
There’s no way out of the wreckage.
That doesn’t change the fact, that I wanted him more than anything. I still want him more than anything.
Tempted to Kiss is book 3 in a series. Hard to Love (book 1) and Desperate to Touch (book 2) must be read first.
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More layers are peeled back in Seth and Laura’s story with this book. The twists and turns are a doozy. I can’t wait for the next installment to find out what will happen to this couple. A smashing good addition to the series.
Willow freaking Winters!! Do you enjoy putting me through the wringer? Ughh!
A mess, this book made me a complete and total mess. The emotional turmoil I went through while reading this book is abundant. I truly don’t know how I survived while reading. Just when I would start a new chapter or scene and thought to myself “Okay, okay. This is going to be the worst of it.” But by the end of the next chapter or scene I am even more surprised at what we are learning.
I absolutely question my ability to read when I’m reading something by Willow Winters. No matter how many times I read a book by her I’m surprised every time how fast I can zip through them. Did I suspect some things? Yes. But did I actually think some of my predictions were going to come true?? HELL NO. But here we are and here I am sitting dumbfounded in my bed trying my best to put my thoughts down while still in shock. Overall, I can’t. I just can’t see where the plot is going. I can’t predict it and I love it. I have NO clue what is going to happen in the final book. I don’t know what to think, what to believe, who to trust. WHAT is going on?? And that ending I’m speechless.
I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Here comes the praise
Mind-Blowing Cliffhanger. When They Say All The Feels? It’s An Understatement
*arc generously provided by the promo team in exchange for an honest review*
“There are violets in your eyes
There are guns that blaze around you
There are roses in between my thighs
Fire that surrounds you
It’s no wonder every man in town
Had neither fought nor found you
Everything you do is elusive
To even your honey dew.”
Honeymoon – Lana Del Rey
What’s this book about? (I’m trying to give as little spoilers as possible)
The blurbs to these books say nothing really. So I won’t either. It picks up where book 2 ends.
“I need you to come here and save me.”
Off To The Races – Lana Del Rey
This is my third W. Winters read. Ladies and gentlemen, never underestimate this woman. I didn’t think I could feel this much with the third installment of this EMOTIONAL AND INTENSE series and hell, I DID. I had to stop mid-book because I smelled the tough cliffhanger from miles away. I knew something very shady was coming and I stopped reading. I picked it up a month later (now hehe, shortly before the Easy To Fall arcs come out) because I couldn’t stomach the pain. And this was only possible because I read lots of arcs and miscellaneous books now as a bookstagrammer and I was able to drug myself with the distraction of other books. When I picked it up to finish it, I was surprised at how much of the plot I recalled. I HAVE VERY BAD MEMORY and I remembered everything that happened previously without needing a refresher. When I came to the end of the book… BOY, WAS I RIGHT ABOUT THE CLIFFHANGER. I finished this after midnight and I threw a tantrum LOL. THE CLIFFY. Damn. I can’t put into words how much it affected me. I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING.
The book after Tempted To Kiss has so much mystery to solve… I feel like Easy To Fall will be a real tear-jerker even for me and I don’t cry with these types of stories. Seth and Laura own me LOL. Their drama is my drama. Their love is so… overwhelming, intense, heartfelt… W. WINTERS IS A MAGICIAN. I’m under her spell. This series hosts one of my top five best couples ever. At every corner, we get love or heartbreak.
I love Laura. I really do although she annoys me sometimes with her decisions and her ways; here, she improves a bit. Seth was incredible in this installment. He had a big moment that I celebrated him for. I feel sorry for him, to be honest. I feel sorry for both of these characters, but I feel a tiny bit more for Seth. He’s not perfect, but I feel like he’s being mistreated. LOL. The ones who’ve read it can guess what I mean…
I can’t wait for their conclusion in Easy To Fall. However, I’m also terrified of what will happen.
I recommend this read to lovers of W. Winters, intense romance lovers, ALL THE FEELS chasers and cliffhangers that will leave you breathless.
The third in Seth and Laura’s story, and it’s a roller coaster of emotion. Plenty of action with Seth and the Cross brothers, the suspense amps up and the mystery continues surrounding Marcus, Walsh and how Seth and Laura tie in. These two continue to try to find their place in each other’s world and it’s anything but smooth sailing. They are each battling things on their own, which is typical for Seth, but it’s a surprise to see Laura keeping things from Seth, especially the things she’s keeping.
The questions around Marcus and the Cross brothers are starting to flesh out, but just when we get a hint at something more, the author leaves us hanging, and OH how we’re hanging, not only with Seth, but with what Laura just figured out…
I cannot wait to get my hands on the conclusion to their story!
4 Cranky Stars
Tempted to Kiss picks up right after the second book. We see the repercussions of Laura’s split-second decision and Seth doing all he can to make it right. I mean rash decisions are made by both parties, yet they never give up hope on being back together again. Seth is on the hunt for the man responsible for all their drama and he won’t stop till he gets his answers. Laura is finding herself more involved than she thought. During all this there is a cell mate and health problems. So much going on, but we hope for a better ending that what seems to be coming.
I don’t want to say too much plot wise cause I feel like if someone were to read this it would give past books away. I do want to know why women in books always hide life altering things from their significant other. I personally would want my husband by my side. We knew that this problem was always something she dealt with but why wait and isolate yourself and be an island alone. I wish that was just the crux of the problems I had. I liked how it seems to be falling in line as far as the story goes, I just felt stuff that was added was there for even more dramatic effect. It was like the story could have ended a while ago but wait there is a fourth book! I didn’t dislike it that’s what I’m trying to say it just seemed like a lot of stuff crammed into this book despite it taking me less than a day to read it.
My Rating: ***3/4
Type: Series. Book 3
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Narration: Dual POV
Primary Characters: Seth & Laura
Source: Courtesy of Author/publisher – ARC
I voluntarily read an ARC of this book in exchange for honest review.
Tempted to Kiss picks up where Desperate to Touch left off and Seth and Laura are trying to work out where they are going in this relationship and Laura decides to be loyal to Seth no matter what. She will do her best to survive in their world. She will take extreme steps to survive. Seth has started to open up on how he feels about Laura and admit and realizing what his feelings for this girl are and what they mean. Seth truly cared for Laura! he shows it in so many ways. Laura is keeping secrets, which may threaten their relationship.
I enjoyed seeing more of Declan and learning more about him. Even though Marcus is still a mystery we get to know some bits and pieces of him.
The twists and turns I did not see coming at all. I was surprised by the cliff-hanger. It didn’t add up at all. She tells Seth that it’s been 8 year and later an entirely different twist in the end. I will admit that I was shocked about the cliff-hanger and the random and out-of- field direction. I don’t know how this is going to end, looking forward to the final book in the series.
OMG No. Willow Winters amazes me everytime I read a book of hers. Starting this story I expected answers but I got so many more questions. How? When? Who? Why?
And No! I can‘t wait for the finale of this series because it won‘t be enough! I already know that!
As with the previous books I still love Seth and Laura alot. But I‘m kinda disappointed in Laura for witholding so much from Seth. But I understand that it wouldn‘t be so thrilling if they told eachother everything.
I haven‘t read Jase‘s Story yet and I know that Marcus is in there so I‘m still very curious on who Marcus is and why he‘s so hell bent in destroying Seth?
Willow! I need answers not more questions!
5 out of 5
Willow Winters knows how get you right where it hurts. She does this with next part in Seth and laura’s story. She keeps bring you back for more. I know I will keep returning to read her books and look forward to the next part in this series.
Tempted to Kiss was a wonderful read from this astounding series. I can’t wait to find out what happens in the final book. I am also sad to see this series end the characters are riveting and pull you in like only W. Winters can. Go grab this whole series today.
This series just gets better! Must read.
I’m tempted to kidnap the author so I can get inside her brain. This book had so many twists and turns and answered a few of the questions I had but left me with even more unanswered ones. I was left with one of the worst book hangovers I’ve had in a long time because of how much I was able to feel the torture that Seth and Laura were going through in their relationship. I had tears in my eyes throughout the book. Now if only I could skip ahead a few months so I could read the final book.
This is the third book in the Hard to Love Series, a romantic suspense. This series is addictive!! Seth and Laura’s story continues where the last book ended. The storyline is filled with suspense, mystery and intrigue. And that ending!! Now, I need the next and last book in the series, Easy to Fall, to know what happens next! Joe Arden and Samatha Cook did an amazing job with the narration.
Just as I thought I knew where this series was going Seth and Laura proved me wrong and took me on a gripping and chaotic ride in Tempted to Kiss. From the beginning their story has been intense, heartgripping and consuming but I didn’t see the twist barreling my way. Admist the obstacles before them, suspense, revelations and secrets their love has grown more desperate and poignant. I adored these two together and how they each balance the other. Tempted to Kiss was another emotionally gripping and suspenseful addition to this series that kept me on the edge of my seat until the end and left me eagerly awaiting the conclusion to Laura and Seth’s story.
OMG!!!!!!! WTF just happened?!?! I’m panicking here! Willow has seriously fucked me up with this book!!! Like WTF?!?! I’m not ok right now!! Where do I even start?! Willow has done me so messed up right now. She has woven a story that is destroying me! Completely and utterly slaying me right now! Seth and Laura are by far the greatest story ever!! Willow is slowly killing me! My heart is broken! Please tell me Seth and Laura get the greatest HEA ever known to mankind!! PLEASE!!!!!
All in the name of love, that’s why we do the things we do. Between Laura’s secrets and Seth’s impossible choices will it all work out? Things always get worse before they get better but all I know is they are meant to be together. I can’t wait to find out what happens, so until next time.
Tempted to Kiss, the thrilling third installment in the Hard to Love series by Willow Winters!
This is the third book of the Hard to Love series and it gives us so many twists and turns and things that happen that you never seen coming but in the best way!! The author never disappoints and this series has been amazing and I can’t wait for the next book to see how everything plays out for the couple! Completely loving Seth and Laura can’t say enough incredible things about them!! Definitely a must read!!
This is how you start the year with a fantastic story. Willow Winters has out done herself with this story I enjoyed the storyline the twists and turns and the characters. I’m looking forward to the next book.
Tempted to Kiss, the thrilling third installment in the Hard to Love series by Willow Winters is a must read!
Reasons to love the book:
Second Chances
Intense, heart wrenching feels
Delicious Alpha Male
Mind-Blowing Twists
Gripping, Romantic Suspense.
Willow Winters’ thrilling 3rd installment in the Hard to Love series is LIVE! Tempted to Kiss is a second chance romantic suspense with a yummy alpha male and Willows’ signature heart-wrenching feels and mind-blowing twists!
*Hard to Love (book 1) and Desperate to Touch (book 2) must be read first.