Nikki Sloane

Vance Hale has everything. A ridiculous amount of money, an Ivy-league education, and a 1,000-watt smile that can charm the designer dress right off a girl. He’s also going to have a future that includes me—whether he wants it or not. I don’t care that he’s trying to reform his playboy ways, or that he made a bet to go 90 days without the touch of a woman. I’ve spent the last decade planning my revenge and I need a partner in crime. This gorgeous, cunning man should do fine. So, we strike a deal. I’ll help get him across the finish line and he’ll bring me into his world among the Cape Hill elite. Our relationship may be fake, but our chemistry is shockingly real. One innocent kiss and I’m struggling to hold up my end of the bargain. Wanting him wasn’t part of the plan when everything else I desire is within my grasp. The only problem? Neither of us is any good at resisting temptation.

The Temptation

Murphy-Ann Craig

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

The Temptation is a story that features a romance that definitely blew me away because it was the last thing that I expectation but I was so engaged by this story and didn't even notice the time flying by while I was reading it, which always make for the best reads right? I absolutely adored every single moment that we get with this couple and going into this series and picking up the finale I was really expecting something crazy and bananas and honestly it was sweet and endearing ...like what? Nikki Sloane just keeps giving us books that we don't expect to find from her. But it was just as delightful as the previous books in the series even if it was a bit different.

The youngest son of the Billionaire, has always had wealth and fortunes and a bit of a playboy. But he has always yearned for something more with a woman and has been the son that has been second guessed but also is tortured with mistakes of the past involving his family.

Is a clever young woman who has had to make it by the skin of her teeth. She was once a pick pocket, but now handles safe's as a professional but is also on the road to revenge for damages done against her family.

Vance Hale makes a best with his best friend and a woman he used to be involved with that he can't go without intercourse (sex) for 3 months and he agrees to the bet but then she suddenly disappears and then enters Emery, who is the one that repairs his security system and instant chemistry builds between them. And Vance and Emery decide to do a fake relationship while working with each other for other advantages but beneath the surface a strong friendship forms between them. As they start working together for their interest, a deep strong love forms when they least expect it and they embrace what they have together while working as a team to take down an enemy that threatens everything they hold dear...

I had so much fun with Temptation. In fact, its probably one of the most sweetest stories ever done. I really enjoyed the mix of tropes that we find within this story as well. But also this friends to lovers that forms between Vance and Emery, my heart just easily got so swept away by these two. I just couldn't seem to get enough of them and what they have together. And they are both such clever individuals that tend to get overlooked by those around them. I absolutely adored how well they click together. And the heroine especially was so likeable. I loved her cleverness and her determination and how cunning she is without being ruthless. She is such a great partner for Vance and fits the family just right even though at first glance she wouldn't appear to. And the fact that she was a pick pocket and can crack safes??? I thought that was the neatest thing in the world. I don't think I have ever read a heroine that does this profession so it was so interesting. And the plot was just perfection on this one. It just evenly flowed and the pieces fell into place when they were meant to and the author really balances it with some solid humor that fit so well while also maintaining the classy vibe to the story.

The Temptation is a sensual, full of class, with some laugh out loud moments that will engage the reader from beginning to end capitalizing on this sweet romance that delivers on all fronts!

Lover of Romance 

This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.

Introduction
The Temptation is a story that features a romance that definitely blew me away because it was the last thing that I expectation but I was so engaged by this story and didn't even notice the time flying by while I was reading it, which always make for the best reads right? I absolutely adored every single moment that we get with this couple and going into this series and picking up the finale I was really expecting something crazy and bananas and honestly it was sweet and endearing ...like what? Nikki Sloane just keeps giving us books that we don't expect to find from her. But it was just as delightful as the previous books in the series even if it was a bit different.

The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Vance Hale
The youngest son of the Billionaire, has always had wealth and fortunes and a bit of a playboy. But he has always yearned for something more with a woman and has been the son that has been second guessed but also is tortured with mistakes of the past involving his family.

The Heroine: Emery
Is a clever young woman who has had to make it by the skin of her teeth. She was once a pick pocket, but now handles safe's as a professional but is also on the road to revenge for damages done against her family.

Summary
Vance Hale makes a best with his best friend and a woman he used to be involved with that he can't go without intercourse (sex) for 3 months and he agrees to the bet but then she suddenly disappears and then enters Emery, who is the one that repairs his security system and instant chemistry builds between them. And Vance and Emery decide to do a fake relationship while working with each other for other advantages but beneath the surface a strong friendship forms between them. As they start working together for their interest, a deep strong love forms when they least expect it and they embrace what they have together while working as a team to take down an enemy that threatens everything they hold dear...

My Outlook
I had so much fun with Temptation. In fact, its probably one of the most sweetest stories ever done. I really enjoyed the mix of tropes that we find within this story as well. But also this friends to lovers that forms between Vance and Emery, my heart just easily got so swept away by these two. I just couldn't seem to get enough of them and what they have together. And they are both such clever individuals that tend to get overlooked by those around them. I absolutely adored how well they click together. And the heroine especially was so likeable. I loved her cleverness and her determination and how cunning she is without being ruthless. She is such a great partner for Vance and fits the family just right even though at first glance she wouldn't appear to. And the fact that she was a pick pocket and can crack safes??? I thought that was the neatest thing in the world. I don't think I have ever read a heroine that does this profession so it was so interesting. And the plot was just perfection on this one. It just evenly flowed and the pieces fell into place when they were meant to and the author really balances it with some solid humor that fit so well while also maintaining the classy vibe to the story.

Overall View
The Temptation is a sensual, full of class, with some laugh out loud moments that will engage the reader from beginning to end capitalizing on this sweet romance that delivers on all fronts!

Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 5
World Building:5
Cover:5
Hero: 4.5
Heroine: 5
Steam: 4
Heart & Feels:4
Ending:4.5
Overall View: 4.5

Pauline J

Tanya 

This story follows Vance & Emery who have come together over the disappearance of their mutual friend Jillian. In addition to Jillian’s disappearance her father is blackmailing Vance and Emery has her own reasons for wanting to take him down. She needs into the inner circle and so they decide dating each other will help both of their agendas.

Before Jillian disappeared she made a deal with Vance to go 90 days without sex😉 He fully intends to keep that promise. So you can just imagine how creative and descriptive these two got for 90 days….Fake dating + no actual sex + one bed trope + a man who loves to EAT?! Can this be my entire review? Is that enough to convince you? I think it is but I’ll carry on. This book was so tender, sexy, funny, intense & swoony OH MY GOD I WAS GIGGLING

Vance? I was obviously intrigued by him from the first books I mean he was fucking his fathers wife & I like em a little ✨destructive✨ so I was very excited for this book. He is very much his fathers son he has the cold, intimidating demeanor but he’s also very kind, charismatic and charming. Emery has worked her ass off to get to where she is and she did it all alone because both of her parents are gone. The relationship that formed between Him & Emery was so genuine because while yes they were fake dating they still had to get to know each other and they were both attracted to one another the sexual tension between these two was so fucking HOT. They both taught each other so much about friendship, trust and love it was so beautiful to witness.

I loved everything about this book even the goddamn conflict had me giddy with excitement! I honestly would not change a thing about their story. I just wished it was longer and we got more time with them in the dating phase.

Nikki Sloane is one of my favorite authors and she has never failed me. If I haven’t ever recommended one of her books/series to take this as your recommendation. Read this rn but of course read it in order we don’t skip books in a series here okay..

I received this arc for an honest review all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you to Nikki Sloane & Valentine PR🖤

alexis rae 

I absolutely loved this series. Vance is 100% my favorite Hale, would die for him.

Sarah Williams

THE TEMPTATION was the sweetest installment of this fantastic series, which I hadn’t been expecting, but thoroughly enjoyed. Vance and Emery were great together; while not as electric as Marist/Royce and Sophia/Macalister, they still had great chemistry. I enjoyed both of them as characters too, especially Emery, who was so badass and intelligent.

I didn’t feel the same frenzied “can’t put it down” feeling I felt with the previous books in the series, especially with THE REDEMPTION (my favorite), and parts of it actually dragged a bit for me, but it was still very entertaining and satisfying. I also adored seeing the continuation of Macalister’s redemption arc and seeing Vance grapple with his guilt and trust issues. Even if I didn’t love this as much as the previous books, Nikki Sloane’s books are still so much fun to read. 

Thank you to Valentine PR for the early copy in exchange for my honest review.