Off-limits never looked so tempting.
Levi Cade—ex-firefighter and all-around man’s man—is thrust into the role of CEO of his family’s multi-million-dollar mountain resort, and he needs someone he can trust working at his side. When the perfect right-hand-man turns out to be the smart and hotter-than-molten Emily Wright, what’s a red-blooded bachelor to do?
Emily is a dream employee. But Levi’s …
Emily is a dream employee. But Levi’s dreams where she’s concerned are getting dirtier. And before Levi gets any ideas about seducing Emily, there’s one major dealbreaker: Emily is the little sister of Levi’s ex-girlfriend.
Hell no. Not happening.
The last thing Levi needs is another backstabbing, Wright female in his life. But with her soft voice and smart business tactics, Emily is whipping the resort back in shape and charming everyone in the process—including Levi.
Levi shouldn’t touch Emily for any number of reasons. But he always did like playing with fire…
★USA TODAY BESTSELLER!★
“It’s full of temptation, passion, love and that forbidden fruit that’s oh so sweet.” ~ Amazon Reviewer
EXCERPT
“You bring out the best in people.”
“I do?”
“Mm-hmm.” He nuzzled her neck. “Except with me… You make me want to be bad.”
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Tempting Levi is an entertaining contemporary romance by Jules Barnard. Ms. Barnard has provided readers with a well-written book. The characters are miserable in their jobs and argumentative with other family members. Levi is left in charge of the family casino. Emily is his new assistant and the half-sister of his ex. Levi and Emily’s story is loaded with drama, humor, sexy bits and a tidbit of mystery. I enjoyed reading Tempting Levi and look forward to reading more from Jules Barnard in the future. Tempting Levi is book 1 of the Cade Brothers Series but can be read as a standalone. This is a complete book, not a cliff-hanger.
good book
I really enjoyed reading this book. You often read the same trope over and over again when it involves billionaire men and their families. This series has a nice twist. The Cade men don’t seem to despise their father and they’ve chosen their own careers completely separate from the resort their father built.
Levi is a medically retired fireman due to an injury received on the job and Emily is a woman who has a master’s degree and just spent a year working in the hospitality industry overseas. Emily also happens to be Lisa Wright’s younger sister, and Lisa is Levi’s ex-girlfriend.
Not only does Levi find himself suddenly as the CEO of Club Tahoe, the luxury resort empire built by his father, but Levi is also battling his attraction to Emily. Emily goes above and beyond in her job to make everything perfect. She’s a hard worker who is creative and interested in providing the best experience for the guests. This story is full of will they or won’t they tension and steamy results.
Good book!
A sexy, humorous, forbidden romance!
Sexy, funny, and laugh out loud moments you won’t want to miss!
A sexy twist on the best friend’s little sister trope! In this laugh-out-loud forbidden romance, Levi Cade battles family obligations, a lost career and his ex’s tempting little sis, Emily. Sighs, sizzle and giggles.
Great book! Tempted by his ex’s little sister… enough said… Grab the book.
The Cade brothers are a hand full! This is a emotional story on many levels. The family bond between the brothers is strong and yet, the clashes are just as powerful.
Emily’s admiration and respect for Levi magnifies her love for Levi. Unfortunately, Levi has so much responsibility and baggage that he doesn’t see a future with her.
Really good story that is full of great characters and a whole lot of passion.
I really enjoyed this forbidden romance. After the sudden loss of his father, Levi reluctantly takes over the family business, Club Tahoe. He needs an assistant and discovers that his ex’s younger sister, Emily, was hired to help him. Levi is still reeling after discovering his girlfriend with his brother. He is not ready to trust her sister no matter how smart and sexy she is. Emily owes her success to Levi’s dad and will do anything to help Levi. She had a schoolgirl crush on him, but after one look at the older sexier Levi, it becomes something much more grown up. This was a charming, sexy story with a huge cast of intriguing characters that kept me totally engaged from start to finish. Ms Barnard creates genuine and honest characters, witty banter and steamy passion. This is a great start to this series and I am looking forward to more!
Levi knows how to be a loner, but will never admit to being lonely. With a less than ideal family life and a non existent personal one, he’s all business. Even if the business is not his first choice. Barnard is at her best, when she explores people who are at their worst. Levi needs to be loved. Emily wants to be accepted. When the man who always has a plan, needs a favor from the woman with a lot to prove, SPARKS FLY. There’s only one thing that stands in the way of what they both want. His pride and her doubts. Tempting Levi is all heart, with a bit of wild child to balance out the drama.
Really enjoying the Cade Brothers storylines! ! Well written and great characters! !
This is the first book I have read by Jules Barnard but it is not the last. I have already started reading the Men of Lake Tahoe Series so that I know the back stories on all the Cade Men. Just to say…you do NOT need to have read that series before reading Tempting Levi, but I decided I wanted to so that I could enjoy my re-read so much more. AND YES I WILL BE RE-READING THIS BOOK.
This book was one of those books that I got into from the start. I think it helped that I also grew up in a large family with dynamics not much different than Levi and his brothers. Not that we were rich or cheated on each other with our siblings. LOL I believe Levi’s Dad knew what he was doing in all things and has plans for all his sons which we will see in the upcoming books.
But let’ start with book 1 Tempting Levi…Levi and Emily’s story. Would you ever get with an Ex’s sibling? What if that is what caused you to be an Ex in the first place?
Then we have the situation with Club Tahoe. Something is going on with the Club and no one seems to know what or why. Now all things were not answered in this book as to what happened but this books while a standalone is part of a Cade Brothers series so I am thinking maybe we will find out more about the situation in other books? Even if not this book for me was still a 5 star read as it had everything I needed…Romance, Some heat, Mystery and it was very well written.