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A review by 00regi00
My Temptation by T.L. Swan

4.0

T.L. Swan is a master at balancing the tough, emotional moments with the lighter, funnier ones in her books. This is something that I really appreciate about her writing and she didn't disappoint in this latest book either. Henley, the main character, carries the weight of his past with him every single day like a shadow. It's extremely difficult for him to break free from his old habits and move on. Although he's a good man, he often finds himself too scared to act or say the right thing, which makes it hard for his new neighbor to get closer to him. She's a hopeless romantic and wears her heart on her sleeve. While she was occasionally irritating to me, overall I found her to be a major contributor to Henley's healing process.

One of the most heartwarming parts of the book is the relationship between Henley and his father. It's a tearjerker and my heart ached for them both. The book delivers a valuable message that you have to take care of yourself first in order to be a better version of yourself and to be an equal partner to someone else.
While there were a few scenes that felt repetitive or unnecessary, they didn't detract from the story.

I'm already excited for the next book in the series, especially Blake's story. He's funny, protective, and a huge womanizer, so I know it's going to be a wild ride. Although we don't know much about Antony, from what I've seen, he's definitely more than meets the eye. Liam is also an interesting character, and I can already envision his storyline. In fact, I've even paired him with a lady in my mind. I can't wait to see where the author takes the other characters as well. If you're a fan of romantic comedies that give you all the feels, then I highly recommend this book.


Themes to expect:
- grumpy/sunshine
- second chance
- enemies with benefits to lovers
- POV: dual
- secret relationship
- dirty talk
- forced proximity
- romcom



Quotes:

“ It’s as if my body was always his, as if he was always meant to be mine. He has this special ingredient. Every whispered word, every touch means so much more than it should. ”

“All I want to do is see her, to hold her in my arms and tell her that I missed her.”