I really enjoyed Tempt! Millie (h) has a one night stand with Zach (H) while they're both stuck in New York because of a storm. It's smoking hot and there's a connection there that leave them both thinking about the other weeks later, but Millie doesn't use his contact information that he gave her. Then they run into each other at the rehearsal for a wedding Millie is planning that Zach is also attending, because he's shockingly the newly discovered father of the groom (he was never told about the baby), who's also her ex-boyfriend. Thus begins a secret relationship where these two can't stay away from each other, but also feel like they need to. Zach is also 15 years older and not interested in marriage/babies, while Millie very much wants a family of her own. What starts as lust and physical chemistry, nicely develops into deeper feelings. Written in first person, dual POV. No ow drama, I didn't think of the ex as om drama but they are sneaking around because of him, and neither are virgins.
I loved Millie! She has some uncertainties, like her choice in men that always leads to them finding their true love after they date her. She's also a plus size woman who embraces herself and is a wedding planner, but dreams of helping other plus size women find the wedding dress of their dreams. Which develops as the story goes on into a new business for her that was really interesting to read about. Zach is in security and travels all over the country, he's a former SEAL so has all those protective tendencies. He's very reserved and has some baggage, but is also trying to do what's right because he's a good guy. I thought they were sexy and sweet together especially as the story continued and their connection included more vulnerabilities and emotional intimacy. They both feel a lot of guilt about the secrets they're keeping (and this did drag on for longer than I liked, making me want to shake them sometimes), but they also love being with each other too. And there's plenty of steaminess throughout the book.
Millie's family were wonderful and the bond she had with her sisters was a great addition. I haven't read any of their books but enjoyed them as side characters and reading about their bond. I also liked the challenges Zach had with navigating a new relationship with an adult son. It was awkward, but he also wanted to keep trying. Zach also has a best friend who both teased him and offered sage and supportive advice. Some other Cloverleigh Farms characters make appearances but this stands alone, although readers who've read the other books I'm sure would enjoy those glimpses.
Parts of this story did get pretty emotional and I got teary. This couple does spend some time apart a couple times, but their big final coming together moment was great and the epilogue made my heart melty and got me teary in a happy way. It was only a couple months into the future and I wanted a further epilogue, but according to other reviews, there's an extended epilogue available when signing up for the author's newsletter. I would recommend this book.
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BOOKWORM REVIEW: Tempt by Melanie Harlow
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥.5 Millie has had the worst run when it comes to dating. More like a therapist instead of a girlfriend, the wedding planner "fixes" her exes' issues only for someone else to benefit from her efforts. Now she is planning her most recent ex-boyfriend's wedding. When she is fending off a creep while drowning her sorrows at a Manhattan bar, a gorgeous older man comes to her rescue. After some intense flirtation, they end up in his room, culminating in the spiciest night of Millie's life. The following day, they part ways thinking it will be the last they see each other. They were wrong. It turns out that Zach is the father that Millie's ex-boyfriend never knew about until recently. Now that they are trying to reconnect, Zach will be around more often. While they try to keep things professional, their chemistry seems to have other ideas. Fun, hot, spicy ideas. Can they keep their attraction in check to avoid any awkwardness with Zach's son? The sexual chemistry between Zach and Millie alone earned those stars. Melanie Harlow does a great job of dropping details to build their connection. The impatient desire, the mutual longing, all of it contribute to this amazing romance. I also adore Millie. I love how she takes her childhood trauma and turns it around into body-positive confidence. The fact that she wants others like her to have a safe space as they search for a wedding dress? Yessss Queeeen! If you have followed me for a while, you know I love a hot daddy with a dirty mouth. Zach is the epitome of a sexy older alpha-roll, and I am here for it. This is the fourth book in the Cloverleigh Farms series, but it can be read as a standalone. It does mention characters from other books, but if you are a series newbie like me, Harlow provides enough context to understand who they are.
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