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pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
After listening to the first 3 in the is series, I had so many unanswered questions. Not only did Lauren Blakely answer them all, but she wove the most passionate of romances into the story. We get to know the last of the Sloan brothers, Michael and his second chance at finding love with Annalise. These two are incredible together! Michael is just swoon worthy and his undying love for this girl, even years later emanates from the story. He knows what he wants and he isn't going to let her get away. Annalise has some things to work through, and I love how she gets advice that changes everything. Fantastic romance, but that is not what I really love about this book. It's the history. The flashback scenes of what happened to Tommy, how all the characters, like Sanders, Luke, Dora and Tommy are all interconnected and how things all came to fruition. It's suspenseful and so gratifying to get the answers!!!! Loved every minute of this series and how Blakely reimagined it!
This ensemble of narrators is incredible. Each one gave something to the performance, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sebastian York as Michael always gives me that coming home feeling. Vanessa Edwin just never ceases to amaze me, and the ease of going from a French accent to American is flawless.Sean Crsiden nails Tommy. Each time he began to speak, I was drawn into the past. Add in Tim Paige, Jason Clarke, January LaVoy, Jonathan Davis, Shane East, Samantha Cook, Maxine Mitchell, Savannah Peachwood, Scott Brick and Brian Pallino and I was just loving their own narrations and then the conversations! It's so much fun and very entertaining.
This ensemble of narrators is incredible. Each one gave something to the performance, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Sebastian York as Michael always gives me that coming home feeling. Vanessa Edwin just never ceases to amaze me, and the ease of going from a French accent to American is flawless.Sean Crsiden nails Tommy. Each time he began to speak, I was drawn into the past. Add in Tim Paige, Jason Clarke, January LaVoy, Jonathan Davis, Shane East, Samantha Cook, Maxine Mitchell, Savannah Peachwood, Scott Brick and Brian Pallino and I was just loving their own narrations and then the conversations! It's so much fun and very entertaining.
ameserole's review
3.0
..ha.. ha.. when you read book 4 from a series without realizing you haven't read 1-3. #awkward
Well I know what I need to do this October.. read books 1-3 stat. Other than that, Sinful Love was an okay book. Probably would've made more sense to me if I actually did a good job and read 1-3 first but I have zero regrets.
In this book, you will meet Michael and Annalise. Not much really happened in this book (which I totally get is my fault for reading out of order) so I wasn't invested in them from start to finish. I did, however, like getting to know more about this family. I feel like this was also giving me some 50 shade vibes.. especially with the whole flashbacks so I'm hoping this series is a lot better than that one.
That being said, now that I know his family history and little snippets of basically everything.. I should definitely know what's going on in everyone's head with the first book - right? Here's to hoping!
Well I know what I need to do this October.. read books 1-3 stat. Other than that, Sinful Love was an okay book. Probably would've made more sense to me if I actually did a good job and read 1-3 first but I have zero regrets.
In this book, you will meet Michael and Annalise. Not much really happened in this book (which I totally get is my fault for reading out of order) so I wasn't invested in them from start to finish. I did, however, like getting to know more about this family. I feel like this was also giving me some 50 shade vibes.. especially with the whole flashbacks so I'm hoping this series is a lot better than that one.
That being said, now that I know his family history and little snippets of basically everything.. I should definitely know what's going on in everyone's head with the first book - right? Here's to hoping!
filthylittlereader's review
5.0
Michael has loved Annalise for the last eighteen years. When they were younger, they had planned to spend the rest of their life together. Of course, life had other plans. Annalise is now back in Michael's life ten years later after a heartbreaking meeting between the two. Michael is trying his hardest to suppress his true feelings for fear that Annalise doesn't feel the same. Meanwhile, Annalise is afraid to fall and then lose again. These two get together and years of longing ignite into a fiery passion. Throughout the series, we have gotten clue after clue to lead us to the real truth of Thomas Paige's murder case. Finally, everything comes to the light and the case finally closes for Thomas Paige. Just when it seems like everything will be ok, holy shiitake mushrooms, Blakely hits you with a CRAZY CRAZY TWIST. It literally made my jaw dropped!! She totally flipped the script! I NEVER expected that! I was nervous to turn the page not knowing what she'd hit me with next! Everything came to a thrilling climax in Sinful Love! This was a beautifully written story about second chances at life, forgiveness, and the most importantly; love. Best of all, you get a peek into the future lives of the rest Sloan family. I loved every single minute of Sinful Love. I couldn't have pictured a more perfect ending for this family who suffered such great losses but, in the end found the love that help healed them all.
jaimejustreadsromance's review
5.0
I've been waiting for this series conclusion with bated breath since the very first book.
I love how, with each new book, a new puzzle piece was revealed leaving me longing (see what I did there) for the complete picture. Usually the love story is the main attraction for me when reading books but with this series the romance almost took second place to the mystery side of it. I couldn't wait to see how everything came together and to find out once and for all who was responsible for the murder of Thomas Paige-Prince.
While Colin remains my favorite Sloan brother, Michael gave him run for his money with the whole yearning for one woman his whole life and what with all that sexy French he learned. Of course it wouldn't be a Lauren Blakely book without a strong heroine and that's exactly what we get with Annalise. I especially appreciate that Lauren made Annalise faithful to her heart and that she didn't disregard the life she had while she was apart from Micael once he was back in the picture. While it was hard to swallow at times, it felt more authentic for who Annalise really was.
This was the perfect conclusion to this series, full of twists and turns that had me even shedding a few tears. The epilogue was exactly what I needed to walk away from the series completely satisfied and ready for whatever Lauren has in store for us next.
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review
I love how, with each new book, a new puzzle piece was revealed leaving me longing (see what I did there) for the complete picture. Usually the love story is the main attraction for me when reading books but with this series the romance almost took second place to the mystery side of it. I couldn't wait to see how everything came together and to find out once and for all who was responsible for the murder of Thomas Paige-Prince.
While Colin remains my favorite Sloan brother, Michael gave him run for his money with the whole yearning for one woman his whole life and what with all that sexy French he learned. Of course it wouldn't be a Lauren Blakely book without a strong heroine and that's exactly what we get with Annalise. I especially appreciate that Lauren made Annalise faithful to her heart and that she didn't disregard the life she had while she was apart from Micael once he was back in the picture. While it was hard to swallow at times, it felt more authentic for who Annalise really was.
This was the perfect conclusion to this series, full of twists and turns that had me even shedding a few tears. The epilogue was exactly what I needed to walk away from the series completely satisfied and ready for whatever Lauren has in store for us next.
*I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review
cnapierkowski's review
Will try again another time. I'm not in the right frame of mind.
hijinx_abound's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this series. Lauren managed to weave a mystery into a series of connected love stories. Each couple was unique and the connection of the siblings was fantastic. I loved that they weren’t afraid to tell each other difficult truths.
Michael is the eldest sibling. He fell in love with a foreign exchange student in high school and he was never able to let her go.
Annalise fell for Michael as a teen but after she returned home, the distance became insurmountable. Over time, she let go of that dream and fell for another man. She married him but a heart defect killed him and after a few years she decided to look up her first love.
This second chance story was different than most I’ve read. Although Annalise’s marriage broke Michael’s heart, there was no huge drama surrounding the end of their romance. I loved that Annalise had important information to the on going case featured throughout the books.
The epilogue was great! I really love that Mindy and John found their HEA’s too. I’m not ready for this family to be gone from my reading life but maybe Marcus will get a book eventually too!!
Michael is the eldest sibling. He fell in love with a foreign exchange student in high school and he was never able to let her go.
Annalise fell for Michael as a teen but after she returned home, the distance became insurmountable. Over time, she let go of that dream and fell for another man. She married him but a heart defect killed him and after a few years she decided to look up her first love.
This second chance story was different than most I’ve read. Although Annalise’s marriage broke Michael’s heart, there was no huge drama surrounding the end of their romance. I loved that Annalise had important information to the on going case featured throughout the books.
The epilogue was great! I really love that Mindy and John found their HEA’s too. I’m not ready for this family to be gone from my reading life but maybe Marcus will get a book eventually too!!
aelrae's review
5.0
Oh, what a tangled web Ms Blakely wove.. and with that said, she DEFINITELY saved the best for last! Not only do we get the "off the charts steam factor" that we all love, but we finally get ANSWERS! And holy crap, some of those answers absolutely STUNNED me. Who was REALLY behind his father's murder? Why was he killed? I can guarantee that it's not for what you're thinking. It's no secret that I'm a fan of Lauren Blakely's books, but this one takes the cake.
If you've read this series, you would know Michael Sloan as the reserved older brother. The one who made sure his siblings were taken care of after finding his father dead eighteen years ago. The one who never seemed to let anyone get too close. But all that changes during this book. We FINALLY get a peek at what's under the surface, and it's more than I ever believed possible.
Definitely one of my top 5 books of 2016.
If you've read this series, you would know Michael Sloan as the reserved older brother. The one who made sure his siblings were taken care of after finding his father dead eighteen years ago. The one who never seemed to let anyone get too close. But all that changes during this book. We FINALLY get a peek at what's under the surface, and it's more than I ever believed possible.
Definitely one of my top 5 books of 2016.
kara_hildebrand's review
5.0
Sinful Love is the final book in the Sinful Nights series. Lauren is one of my top five go-to-authors. I just read everything she writes. Some of my favorite series' of all time are Lauren Blakely's. Lauren's writing just keeps getting better and better. She makes you care about these characters. You laugh with them, you cry with them. You celebrate with them. She writes the sexiest book boyfriends and the smartest leading ladies!
I have been Team Michael from the start. There was just something about his seriousness, his loyalty to his family and his heart. I've been looking forward to his book for a very long time. Michael isn't the same man he was years ago. Before his father was killed, he was laid back, fun and in love. Now, years later while his father's murder is still unsolved, he gets a letter that he can't say no to. The only girl he's ever really loved wants to see him again. He says yes. Seeing her again brings back all of his memories and hers. Once he gets a taste of her he can't let her go again. Their relationship quickly becomes explosive. It's fast and hard and soft and sweet at the same time. They can't get enough of each other. Annalise is badass! She knows what she wants and she asks for it. The only thing holding her back is her fear to love again. Michael wears his heart on his sleeve and can't help but lay it out at her feet. When Annalise remembers something from the days before Michael's father's death, the case heats up. Can Michael and Annalise make a long distance relationship work this time around? Are her memories the key to solving the murder? I loved this story! Michael is just so…great. I love his intensity and his love for this woman. Together they are perfect! I didn't see the twists and turns coming and I loved being surprised! One of my other favorite characters got a little happily ever after too!
He arched a brow. “Why not? Do I seem like I have a dislike for drinks that are delicious?”
She shook her head. “No. I’d just have figured beer, or scotch, or something strong and manly.”
He held up a hand. “Wait. Now I’m not manly? Because I ordered champagne?”
God, why were forearms so delicious? But she knew the answer. They spelled strength and power, and the ability for a man to anchor himself over a woman as he took her.
His jaw was square, his cheekbones strong, his lips so fucking kissable. His ice-blue eyes lit up when their gazes met, a match setting her ablaze with his heat.
He loved and hated this moment.
This was just a fucking kiss.
But it was so much more.
He’d never kissed like this before. Fierce and greedy. Needy and dreamy.
He wanted to live in this kiss.
I have been Team Michael from the start. There was just something about his seriousness, his loyalty to his family and his heart. I've been looking forward to his book for a very long time. Michael isn't the same man he was years ago. Before his father was killed, he was laid back, fun and in love. Now, years later while his father's murder is still unsolved, he gets a letter that he can't say no to. The only girl he's ever really loved wants to see him again. He says yes. Seeing her again brings back all of his memories and hers. Once he gets a taste of her he can't let her go again. Their relationship quickly becomes explosive. It's fast and hard and soft and sweet at the same time. They can't get enough of each other. Annalise is badass! She knows what she wants and she asks for it. The only thing holding her back is her fear to love again. Michael wears his heart on his sleeve and can't help but lay it out at her feet. When Annalise remembers something from the days before Michael's father's death, the case heats up. Can Michael and Annalise make a long distance relationship work this time around? Are her memories the key to solving the murder? I loved this story! Michael is just so…great. I love his intensity and his love for this woman. Together they are perfect! I didn't see the twists and turns coming and I loved being surprised! One of my other favorite characters got a little happily ever after too!
He arched a brow. “Why not? Do I seem like I have a dislike for drinks that are delicious?”
She shook her head. “No. I’d just have figured beer, or scotch, or something strong and manly.”
He held up a hand. “Wait. Now I’m not manly? Because I ordered champagne?”
God, why were forearms so delicious? But she knew the answer. They spelled strength and power, and the ability for a man to anchor himself over a woman as he took her.
His jaw was square, his cheekbones strong, his lips so fucking kissable. His ice-blue eyes lit up when their gazes met, a match setting her ablaze with his heat.
He loved and hated this moment.
This was just a fucking kiss.
But it was so much more.
He’d never kissed like this before. Fierce and greedy. Needy and dreamy.
He wanted to live in this kiss.