A hot new standalone romance from New York Times bestseller, Kendall Ryan.She’s the tutor I hired to teach me Italian.She’s way too young for me, but she’s also gorgeous, bright and filled with a curiosity about life that I find incredibly refreshing. It’s fucking adorable. I’m old enough to know better, but this pretty young thing tempts me beyond belief. And for the first time in my life, I can … belief. And for the first time in my life, I can see myself falling.
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Is this what it’s like to be pursued by an older man? The complete confidence, the lack of expectations, the sincerity?
My God, it’s exhilarating.
Quinn Kingsley is totally unexpected. I’m moving to Italy in three weeks to teach English, and while I never expected something so real to develop between us so quickly, our chemistry is undeniable.
There’s something so sexy about this back and forth he and I share. Flirting with this man is like playing with fire, and I’m bound to get burned.
Io sono attratto da te. I’m attracted to you, he tells me.
But is our attraction enough to get us through the complications of a massive age gap and an international love affair?
Only one way to find out…
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Alessandra and Quinn kicked a$% in their romance and I am still swooning over them! Tempting Little Tease brings us Quinn’s story. I always thought that because he kept to himself and was broody, he had a big bad secret behind his eyes. Nope, he was just working a lot and living minute by minute in the world.
I loved Alessandra instantly! She was sweet as pie being a Nanny and having huge dreams of wanting more. When she is unexpectedly meeting Quinn, you could feel the chemistry. I was all smiles with their interaction. My cheeks burned when their sexy moments came across the pages, and hot dayum were they off the charts!
Tempting Little Tease is a great story for Quinn! I loved him and saw that he was caring, smart, and sexy! A great package if you ask me. Alessandra was ready to take on the world and never saw Quinn coming. Together they are perfect!
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review
I had been waiting for Quinn to get a story and now that it’s here I just want to do my happy dance. This book didn’t let me down at all. This was a quick read that I couldn’t and wouldn’t put down until I was finished with it.
Quinn was amazingly perfect. Maybe because he’s an older guy? I don’t know, but I couldn’t help but fall for him while reading. He was sweet, attentive, and wore his heart on his sleeve. I have nothing but good things to say about Quinn.
Alessandra was young but she didn’t come off that way to me which I liked. She kept up with Quinn and seemed mature for her age.
I also liked how she switched teacher/ student roles! Here we have a younger teacher and an older student. It worked really well! I kept reading to see what would come of their relationship.
Final Thoughts
This was sweet, and everything that I wanted it to be. If you loved the other books in this series then don’t sleep on this one. It’s my favorite so far!
I was very excited to finally read Quinn’s story. Ever since his character was introduced in the first book of the series, he has intrigued me. Being the oldest yet seemingly the loneliest amongst the Kingsley brothers, he flew under the radar for quite awhile.
I must say Quinn did not disappoint. He is kind, thoughtful, playful and flirty at times yet very responsible. His care for Alessandra knows no bounds. The attraction is immediate and sizzling. Their interactions are open and easy; love how Quinn makes Alessandra feel comfortable despite their age difference.
This book is an easy read, the angst level is low and situations are not dragged out.
Tempting Little Tease is a perfect mix of heart meltingly sweet and scorching hot. Creating a story that is so perfect you can’t put it down, Kendall Ryan has once again delivered another to add to my Ever growing list of favorites from her. This book is the definition of romance. It turned my into a big pile of swooning fan girl. I couldn’t get enough of it!
Quinn is flat out delicious. Sexy, sweet, and so freaking romantic. All other book boyfriends beware, Quinn is giving them a run for their money. I loved everything about him! The man is flawless. He can whisper sweet Italian words to me anytime. The way he was with Alessandra right form the start was divine. These two had sparks flying the second they met and Quinn didn’t even try to hide that fact. He owned it and I LOVED IT!
Simply sweet
I was eager to read about the third Kingsley brother Quinn, after enjoying Gavin and Cooper’s books from the Forbidden Desires series and this book – while sweet and sexy – didn’t really deliver on the anticipation I had. Quinn is certainly your typical alpha male, he’s strong and controlling (without being horrible) and at 38 he knows what – and who – he wants. Alessandra on the other hand is fresh-faced and young – only 22 – just out of college and an Italian tutor and Nanny with dreams of moving to Italy indefinitely and immersing herself in all that country had to offer. When Quinn’s regular Italian tutor falls ill and Alessandra turns up as the replacement, sparks fly and the attraction is instantaneous.
What follows is a sweet and sexy romance – set over the few weeks before Alessandra leaves for Italy. These two fall hard and fast but knowing their love affair has an expiry date could have made for an interesting relationship dilemma. Instead, I feel that there wasn’t a lot to be said for how quickly Quinn and Alessandra become a fully-fledged couple, practically nothing mentioned about the age difference (which I have no issue with, but rather thought it could’ve been an interesting and conflict-filled plot point), there was some Kingsley family drama that I felt was dealt with far too easily (almost “swept under the rug”) which disappointed me a tad and the ending was a bit too predictable for my liking.
In saying that, I always enjoy the simplicity of Kendall’s novels – sometimes it’s nice to sit back and just enjoy a good romance – and she certainly writes sexy scenes that are hot and steamy Will I read the final novel – I’m not sure yet – but I know if I do, I will enjoy whatever Kendall brings to the final instalment of the Forbidden Desires series.
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Ahhhhh we finally get Quinn Kingsley’s story. Even though this is a standalone I would start this series in order so you get a feel for who each character is.
22 year old Alessandra has a passion for everything Italian and due to her heritage and Italian family it’s her dream to go to Italy to live and work. 3 More weeks though and her dream will be achieved as she has a one way ticket to Italy with a tutoring job lined up waiting for her. Then the unexpected happens, one of her fellow tutors has taken ill and she has to cover one of his clients Quinn Kingsley in Boston. What she didn’t bargain on though was falling in love within the 3 short weeks she has left in the city.
At 38 Quinn is the oldest of the 3 Kingsley brothers and probably the most reserved one as well. When Alessandra walks into his office as a stand in for his Italian Tutor he is immediately mesmerised by her beauty and passion for life. What worries him though is that Alessandra is a young 22 year old but he can’t help but be captivated by her and so decides to follow his heart, but will he be able to let go after their 3 weeks are up?
This book is probably not my favourite of the series but I still loved it regardless. With me myself being in the same position, I was so looking forward to reading a story with an older hero and younger heroine and so it appealed to me more than ever. Quinn was a breath of fresh air, he had such charm and maturity and was a romantic at heart. Alessandra has passion in her heart and wants to follow her dreams, live life to the max and she loves with all her heart. I adored these characters and the love they had for each other, it may have been fast but it was real and so so sweet. I did have one small gripe with the way Alessandra was too accepting with what Quinn wanted at times especially towards the end of the book but I won’t go into detail so not to spoil it for anyone.
There was a small twist in the book where it now suggests we will get a story from a new character. I won’t divulge but all I can say is I can’t wait to read how that happened!
From start to finish, this book was the perfect telling of Quinn’s story that readers eagerly craved!
Tempting Little Tease is a delicious, enticing, and enjoyable quick read! This is book 4 in the Forbidden Desires series, but can be read as a complete standalone, although I HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading the previous books as they are utterly fantastic!
Up until now, we’ve known very little about Quinn Kingsley. This book dives right into the heart of his character and shows readers a deeper and entirely more emotional side to Quinn that we never knew he possessed. And when he meets the vivacious and mature Alessandra, we get to enjoy the flirtatious and joyous qualities that we haven’t seen from him. Both characters bring out the very best in each other. Their dynamic and chemistry cause sparks to fly immediately, and to see their characteristics grow not just together, but individually as well, was a strength to the storyline.
But what I really enjoyed was Alessandra’s drive to pursue her dreams and ambitions. Even at the cost of letting the love of her life go, she was willing to take a chance on the unknown. And for Quinn to realize how important her goals were to her, he sacrifices his own love and happiness for her.
Tempting Little Tease is a sweet, heartwarming, and heat-blazing love story with an entertaining storyline. If you liked the previous books in the series, then you definitely don’t want to pass up this book!
5 Stars!
Quinn Kingsley has sat idly by and watched his younger brothers find love, seen how happy they have become, and it makes him crave it for himself even more than ever before. He wants that happily ever after, a woman to come home to every night, and share a bed with every night too. And the moment he meets his new tutor Alessandra, he knows he has found her, she is beautiful, witty, smart, and makes him feel things he never knew were possible. But having a future with her maybe out of the question because she has big plans for herself, ones that involve a move to Italy to become a teacher. He knows they are meant for one another, but how can they make love work when they are living in different countries… with his chance at a happily ever after slipping away Quinn is desperate to figure out a way to convince her to stay!
I have been anticipating this installment in the Forbidden Desires series for some time now, from the very beginning Quinn caught my eye, and had me quite curious about him… and all I can say is he was SO worth the wait! Mr. Kingsley was quite the charmer, the moment he waltzed onto the page I was completely enamored with every single inch of him, he was every thing I thought he’d be and so much more! He was mature, charismatic, cocksure, thoughtful, naughty, and not afraid to go to great lengths to win the heart of the woman he loved…basically he was the dream book boyfriend. I loved spending time with him and Alessandra they were a match made in literary heaven, their exquisitely crafted story squeezed my heart, made me giggle… and had me in dire need of fan more than a time or two! Highly recommend this series, with each installment you are guaranteed to walk away with a happy heart and a swoony new book boyfriend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and voluntarily read and reviewed!
Their’s is a connection that delivers plenty of surprises. Alessandra is on the verge of living out her dream, when her path crosses with Quinn. He’s not like any man she’s ever known. Quinn speaks to her senses and sets her soul on fire. He stimulates her mind right from their first meeting and maybe even claims a little piece of her heart. He’s everything, she never thought she’d find and now isn’t sure she can live without. Kendall Ryan is an ace when it comes to tempting the senses, but people have a tendency to forget how in tune her stories are to the heart. Tempting Little Tease is a hot commodity, when it comes to sex appeal, but it’s the emotional connection between Quinn and Alessandra that leaves a lasting impression.
I love this series and Quinn’s story is the book I have been waiting for and Kendall Ryan delivered the perfect story for him, this is a brilliant addition to a great series.
Quinn is the eldest Kingsley brother, he is the serious business always comes first brother, never has time for relationships until he meets his new tutor Alessandra, he wasn’t meant to have a beautiful woman teaching him Italian and she certainly wasn’t meant to come into his life for a few weeks and then leave for a trip to Italy……
This story is a quick read but that doesn’t make is any less enjoyable, the characters have depth and strength but most importantly they have a story to tell. It’s a bumpy road for Quinn and Alessandra there is a age gap to start of with, then there is her bucket list trip to Italy will either one of them be prepared to give up a dream. If you love romance stories that let you get to know the families and there friends this is a must read series because every brother has a story to tell.
I am obsessed with Kendall Ryan’s books and was so excited to read Quinn Kingsley’s story. He was always an intriguing character in the previous Forbidden Desires series and I could not wait to meet the woman who would bring him to his knees. And boy did she deliver and then some. I loved Quinn and Alessandra. They were so sexy and endearing and I could not get enough.
Like all Ryan books, Tempting Little Tease had a sexy alpha male and a sassy heroine, but this novel felt a little different in that Quinn wore his heart on his sleeve. He was a complete sweetheart who with one glance at his new sexy tutor was done for. I loved how the banter in this story was so sweet and how the novel almost felt like a romantic courtship. Quinn was a gentleman and old fashioned and also decadently dirty in the bedroom. Furthermore I like how the author put her own spin on the student/teacher trope where Alessandra was the young tutor who was schooling the older and more sophisticated student in more ways than one.
All in all this novel was fantastic and had all of the things that make you SWOON! I look forward to more from this author in the future! Bravo! 4 stars! ~Ratula
So how stuffy is Quinn? When his tutor in Italian shows up as beautiful Alessandra, it seems he’s not stuffy at all. As the oldest Kingsley brother, he seems to keep himself in check more with a reserved persona. But Alessandra sparks a light in him as he is surprised by her intelligence and the immediate comfort he has conversing with her in Italian. Alessandra doesn’t expect the sexy businessman she is sent to tutor and struggles to keep her attraction to him hidden. The chemistry is wonderful between Quinn and Alessandra as they turn tutoring lessons into a few dates. The biggest challenge for Quinn is that Alessandra is headed to Italy to live and work in a few weeks. Can he let her go? Will Alessandra follow her dream and leave Quinn? There are so many fun, sexy moments with this couple, including the family dinner. I loved being swept away in their romantic journey.
Loved, loved, loved this book. From the first page when we meet Alessandra I was hooked. Even though she is quite a bit younger than Quinn they were perfect for each other. Alessandra never came across as too young or immature so that made her a perfect match for Quinn. And I was taken with Quinn from book one when we met him, the silent workaholic older brother. I liked both Gavin and Cooper but Quinn’s story, I think, was my favorite. This was another great book about the Kingsley brothers and hope to read more about them.
What an enjoyable and loving story. It was told with both pov’s but for the first time in a long time I actually felt for the male POV Quinn .is much older than Alessandra but he doesn’t let that stop him from getting close to her. In the back of his mind he only has a short amount of time until she leaves for Italy. He is such an amazing character and one you will fall for instantly. No wonder Alessandra fell for him. They fit together despite their age difference. It never really becomes a factor in their relationship. Of course he gets teased by his brothers but it is done with love but also lets him know that they are there for him especially knowing that she is leaving in a short time. They treat each other as equals. Even when he takes her to one of the galas he has to attend she is able to hold her own. You would never think that she is only 22 years old. She may be young but she is a mature 22 year old. Whether it is with his clients or his brothers and their wives you would never think she was so young and they had such a large age gap between them.
Their relationship grows in such a short time but love doesn’t follow a time clock. The heart wants what the heart wants. And Quinn’s heart wants Alessandra. But will he expect her to give up her dreams and stay for him. Alessandra too has developed feelings for Quinn but are they enough to give up her dream. Will she regret it if she gives up her dream of going to Italy and stays with Quinn. She is beyond happy now but will that fade over time and make her regret her decision. Or will this be the start of their forever.