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Tempt (Cloverleigh Farms Next Generation Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Melanie Harlow (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 18,926 ratings

You’ve heard the story about the wedding planner who falls for the groom?

Well, this is the one where she falls for his father.

And that groom? He’s my ex.

I didn’t realize who the gruff, gorgeous older man was the night he rescued me from a creep in a Manhattan hotel. All I knew was that a hot, bearded stranger with a protective streak showed up right when I needed a reminder that real gentlemen still exist.

(Although he left his manners behind after asking me up to his room.)

It was the hottest night of my life, but I never thought I’d see the former Navy SEAL again.

Imagine my surprise at the rehearsal dinner one week later, when my handsome stranger is introduced as the father of the groom. Even more surprising? What we felt in New York was no fluke.

In public, we pretend there’s nothing between us.

In private, we can’t keep our hands off each other.

The situation is beyond complicated. Zach never even knew he’d fathered a child until recently, and he wants to earn his son’s trust and respect. As for me, I’m looking for a man who wants to start a family, and Zach has made it clear he’s not that man. He’s older, newly divorced, and he lives across the country.

But no matter how many times we draw the line, we keep crossing it.

Nothing so wrong should ever feel so right.

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You've heard the story about the wedding planner who falls for the groom?
Well, this is the one where she falls for his father.

In public, we pretend there's nothing between us.

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In private, we can't keep our hands off each other.

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"The perfect combination of humor, heart, and spice! Melanie Harlow is the queen of sexy, swoony, feel-good romance." —Claire Kingsley, #1 Amazon bestselling author


"A swoony, spicy small town romance with all the forbidden feels! Tempt had me utterly addicted and staying up way past my bedtime for more of Millie and Zach." -Catherine Cowles, USA Today Bestselling Author


"Tempt checks all my boxes for spice, swoon, and laughs. Add in all that push and pull between Millie and Zach and you've got me totally addicted. Unputdownable from the very first page!"—Elsie Silver, #1 Amazon Bestselling Author


"Reading a Melanie Harlow feels like coming home. I know I'll get a lovable hero, relatable heroine, and the perfect mix of swoon and spice." —Corinne Michaels, New York Times Bestselling Author

"FANTASTIC! I loved every word." —Abbi Glines, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author


"Tempt has to be one of the best books of the year. I was addicted from the first page until the last. A million stars." —Natasha Madison, USA Today Bestselling Author


"Tempt is easily Melanie Harlow's sexiest book to date! I felt all the emotions... I laughed, I cried, and I got HOT, what more could you ask for?!" —Kristie @read_between.the_wines

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USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author Melanie Harlow writes sweet, sexy, feel-good romance. She likes her martinis dry, her heels high, and her history with the naughty bits left in. If she's not writing or reading, she's probably at Orangetheory or watching Schitt's Creek again. She lifts her glass to readers from her home near Detroit, MI, where she lives with her husband, two daughters, and pet rabbit.

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Customers enjoy this romance book for its good age-gap relationship and forbidden romance elements, with one review highlighting its fresh take on the trope. The story evokes strong emotions and features well-developed characters with chemistry, while the writing is praised for its spicy, hot and intense chemistry. Customers find the book fun to read, with one review noting how it seamlessly transitions from fun to intense moments.

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245 customers mention "Readability"245 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, praising its great story and plot line, with one customer specifically noting how well the author brings the narrative to life.

"...Millie and Zach are a wonderful duo with lots of steamy moments!" Read more

"...The added drama of Zach's son being Millie's ex definitely kept the story moving!" Read more

"This is a fresh take for me on forbidden love and it’s an absolutely delightful story. Millie and Zach...." Read more

"...their big final coming together moment was great and the epilogue made my heart melty and got me teary in a happy way...." Read more

120 customers mention "Romance"112 positive8 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this book, particularly appreciating its sweet love story and good age-gap relationship, with one customer noting it's not a cliché romantic story.

"This is a fresh take for me on forbidden love and it’s an absolutely delightful story. Millie and Zach...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...The forbidden nature of their romance worked really well it did not feel like betrayal or revenge...." Read more

"...She was also strong, loving, creative, smart, and such a wonderful sister. Zach is just yummy!!!..." Read more

77 customers mention "Emotional content"74 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as heartfelt and relatable, with feelings of joy and heartache throughout the story.

"...What starts as lust and physical chemistry, nicely develops into deeper feelings. Written in first person, dual POV...." Read more

"...Millie is such an amazing woman, she’s 32 and feels comfortable in her own skin...." Read more

"...Humorous, heartfelt, steamy, and satisfying, this one is destined to be a winner among small-town romance fans." Read more

"...And their eventual reconnection were put together with such ease and grace. Plus, this was a nice twist on the dating an ex’s father trope." Read more

65 customers mention "Character development"65 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, noting their chemistry and vibrant personalities, with one customer highlighting the incorporation of past characters' futures.

"...I haven't read any of their books but enjoyed them as side characters and reading about their bond...." Read more

"...She was REAL!!! It's nice to see real women portrayed in books and they get the guy!!..." Read more

"This book absolutely delivered. The chemistry between the characters was undeniable, but what really made it stand out was how much deeper their..." Read more

"...Tempt can be read as a standalone as features a plus sized heroine with smarts and sass and a hero that I wish could be mine!..." Read more

64 customers mention "Spice level"64 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, describing it as hot and intense with lots of sweetness, and one customer notes it features chemistry and internal conflict.

"...Millie and Zach are a wonderful duo with lots of steamy moments!" Read more

"...What starts as lust and physical chemistry, nicely develops into deeper feelings. Written in first person, dual POV...." Read more

"...wordsmith is one I can always count on to deliver a steamy, heartfelt, sweet, small-town read...." Read more

"...Fun, hot, spicy ideas. Can they keep their attraction in check to avoid any awkwardness with Zach's son?..." Read more

53 customers mention "Writing quality"50 positive3 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as wonderfully and superbly crafted, with one customer highlighting its spicy age-gap content.

"...I recommend all of these books in audio as the narrators are all perfection, bringing the stories to life beautifully." Read more

"...Written in first person, dual POV...." Read more

"...Tempt can be read as a standalone as features a plus sized heroine with smarts and sass and a hero that I wish could be mine!..." Read more

"...It’s such a beautiful read with perfect amount of emotions. Zack and Millie met at a bar and had hots for each other ...." Read more

44 customers mention "Sexiness"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sexy and sweet, with one customer describing it as a beautiful little one-night stand that turns forever.

"...I thought they were sexy and sweet together especially as the story continued and their connection included more vulnerabilities and emotional..." Read more

"...Is Millie enough to make him have that change of heart? Cutest little HEA! Tropes Forbidden Love..." Read more

"...Millie was such a strong, confident, sexy, and determined woman. The sister, friend, daughter, and confidant that we all wish for...." Read more

"...He found a letter after her death. This was a cute little one night stand turn forever- I was curious how Zach was going to come around...." Read more

42 customers mention "Fun read"36 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy this book, finding it fun and full of excitement, with several mentioning it made them laugh.

"...Humorous, heartfelt, steamy, and satisfying, this one is destined to be a winner among small-town romance fans." Read more

"...Fun, hot, spicy ideas. Can they keep their attraction in check to avoid any awkwardness with Zach's son?..." Read more

"...They Seamlessly transitioning from fun, flirty, steamy, and playful to the more serious, emotional, and sometimes heartbreaking elements of the story..." Read more

"...Millie and Zach have so much passion, like magnets being pulled together. They can’t resist the other...." Read more

BOOKWORM REVIEW: Tempt by Melanie Harlow
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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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  • lhall.books247
    5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS SO MUCH!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2025
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    I’ve loved the entire series but this was my favorite hands down! Millie and Zach are a wonderful duo with lots of steamy moments!
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  • qtcndy
    4.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2025
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    Zach and Millie's story definitely starts out quick! I loved that it was one night and turns into more. The added drama of Zach's son being Millie's ex definitely kept the story moving!
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  • JanfromNJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars in love with her ex boyfriend’s dad. whoopsie.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2025
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    This is a fresh take for me on forbidden love and it’s an absolutely delightful story. Millie and Zach. One night together in New York when they didn’t know their “connection” leads to weeks of sneaking around and angst over how to end things as that’s the right thing to do. Or is it.

    Zach’s new relationship with his grown son makes Zach start to wonder about things he never dreamed of having. Millie, the oldest MacAllister daughter, has dreams of love and a family of her own. However, a future with Zach seems impossible. But no one gives us the HEA so well earned and struggled for better than Melanie Harlow.

    This is the final book in the Cloverleigh Farms Next Generation series and it’s brilliant. I recommend all of these books in audio as the narrators are all perfection, bringing the stories to life beautifully.
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  • Rachel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Inhaled in a day, great escapism
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2023
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    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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  • Becky Burrier
    3.0 out of 5 stars Spicy but ok.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022
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    I have mostly read Melanie Harlow here and there. I loved her Bellamy Creek Series, but I have not read any of her First Gen Cloverleigh Farms Series. I have read book one of the next gen. I know that some of the books in this next gen have been hit or miss for many. Reading Millie and Zach’s story as a standalone completely works. There are other characters in this book from previous stories but this is truly Zach and Millie’s story.

    I really liked this story. I was engaged with the characters from their first look across a bar. I really liked Millie and her confidence and sass. Zach’s take control nature lead to some super spicy and hot scenes between the two of them. The intensity of their connection was tangible for the reader. You wanted more of Millie and Zach at every page turn. The forbidden nature of their romance worked really well it did not feel like betrayal or revenge. The added angst of them sneaking around works.

    Here is where some of my hang ups of this story come in. While I stated I have not read a ton of the authors books I do think that the whole “good girl” over the top spice felt forced. This was not typical for the author and I did not hate it but I did not love it. It felt like the author was playing to certain demographic and lacked true passion or inspiration. I know this was the authors first go at writing a Fat Heroine, overall it was ok. We do see some of the challenges that fat girls face with a fat phobic mother of a bride. And as the story starts the author did a good job talking about hips, thighs in boobs but that is where it stops. By the 2nd and 3rd bedroom scene between these two it was no longer mentioned. Activities between these two could have been any average shaped body. The author doesn’t talk about her hips or boobs, her lack of a flat stomach while we get lots of descriptors of his and and cuts. I am assuming that Millie is suppose to be a size 20 heroine but she doesn’t read like that and it was disappointing for me. I know the author had engaged help to get the fat body rep correct, but somehow it just missed. I love when an author challenges themself but when they make it a point to trade on the fact it is a plus size heroine my expectionations are higher.
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  • Anna P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars "When I saw you in that hotel bar, it hit me like a lightning strike—I had to have you."
    Reviewed in India on November 21, 2022
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    Melanie Harlow knocked it out of the park with Tempt. Everything about Millie and Zach was sheer perfection—the romance, the steam, the relationship—and I never wanted it to end. Zach might just be my favourite Melanie Harlow hero too, because he was perfection wrapped in more perfection. I tried to slow down the process of reading this, because I never wanted it to end, but the need to dive deeper into Millie and Zach’s life and their romance was too strong.

    In Tempt, you’ll find:
    ✨ a steamy one night stand
    ✨ strangers to lovers
    ✨ age gap (15 years between them!)
    ✨ sexy former navy seal
    ✨ sexy wedding/event planner
    ✨ plus size heroine with epic body positivity
    ✨ the Cloverleigh family!
    ✨ slightly forbidden
    ✨ her ex’s dad!

    In talking about Millie and Zach’s relationship, the most important thing to talk about was how despite Zach being the dad of one of Millie’s ex, their relationship was never about revenge or something harmful. I have nothing against revenge sex with your ex’s dad and I’m not criticising or shaming the books that do it that way, but I feel like so many of the stories that fall into the trope became about revenge. I loved how in this one, Melanie made it so different. And in that, she made it better. Millie and Zach meet by accident when their flights out of New York are cancelled due to a storm, which leads to a hot one night stand in his hotel room, with zero intentions of seeing each other again. Till Zach shows up at Cloverleigh Farms for his son’s wedding and Millie happens to be the wedding planner.

    I loved Millie so much. As a plus size woman who is confident in her body, but has faced fatshaming from family and strangers, I connected with her so hard. I loved seeing how she wanted to change the world for plus size people by providing them with more choices when it comes to wedding dresses and experiences like that. Millie was also so incredible in ways that I don’t think I have enough time to talk about. Her relationship with Felicity and Winnie was so beautiful too, because those sisters are such a good group of people. Then there’s Zach. He’s slightly grumpy and gruff, but he’s also such an incredible person. With a rough past, Zach overcame everything working against him and became a Navy SEAL, and now works as a bodyguard. He’s protective and alpha and all of the things we love about our heroes. But he’s also so soft underneath all of that. He’s the most supportive person and the way he sees Millie was just…*chef’s kiss*

    Their relationship was mostly physical, with escapes and trips to see each other, making it work in whatever way possible. I loved seeing them struggle with their feelings for each other on their own, but ignoring all of it when they’re together. I loved Jackson and enjoyed the way he provided Zach the much needed support and guidance. Winnie and Felicity were incredible sisters and I loved how they saw Millie and how they supported her through everything. While their physical relationship was a fast burn, their emotional relationship was a beautiful slow burn and I loved it so much, more than I thought possible.

    Everything about how this story and their relationship was handled worked so well for me. I want more Millie and Zach! And I hope this isn’t the end of the series, because I definitely want to spend more time with this gang.
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  • Aranxa chiñas
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit!
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 26, 2022
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    You should be reading it!!! It got mature steamy male lead, gorgeous, hard working and smart female lead. As usual, melanie delivers a perfect love steamy story
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  • Pedsrn1988
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2023
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    Very touching and emotional! I loved Zach and Millie's story. It was unique and special. It had all the feels-goods I enjoy with romance books. The characters are wonderful. Well done!
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  • Louise
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best this year
    Reviewed in Brazil on November 23, 2022
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    I wasn’t expecting much of this book but it was so good! I fell in love with the main characters and really got immersed in their story. I didn’t realize I had read her sister’s Felicity story until I was already reading it and it was a great surprise. I have to say I like this story even better.
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  • Helena
    5.0 out of 5 stars The bookworld needed Millie
    Reviewed in Germany on November 21, 2022
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    In most books women are "perfect", "perfect body, look, attitude...". Millie is just real. I loved reading about a female character that does not try to loose lose weight, has problems with her appearance etc. Millie is a true spokesperson for plus size (I hate that word, it's just a size) women.

    I loved reading the book and can't wait for the next book from Melanie Harlow.
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