Tempting Promises by Corinne Michaels is live!
The third book in the Whitlock Family series, this is the most amazing enemies-to-lovers romance! Full of chemistry and epic banter, it’s fun, heartfelt and wildly sexy with a gorgeous love story, and I loved every moment of it!
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Audio narrated by Andi Arndt & Jason Clarke
Blurb
What’s the worst thing you could do when you’re stranded in the woods with your rival? Sleep with him. That’s what.
Not only is Rowan Whitlock my sister’s ex, but we’re both vying for the contract that would save my family farm.
So why did it have to be Rowan who came to the rescue after I fell on a remote hiking trail? When the weather turned unexpectedly, we were forced to find shelter and ride out the storm. Only that wasn’t the only thing I ended up riding.
We promise ourselves what happens at the cabin stays at the cabin, but when we get back to Sugarloaf, it’s impossible to stay away from him. Those blue eyes captivate me, his strong body comforts me, and he makes me feel beautiful.
Which is crazy, right?
If only my stupid head would listen and stop this before my heart gets involved, but I keep going back because I’m already in too deep.
I should’ve known that the temptation wasn’t worth the risk because when it all falls apart, our promises are broken, and I’m afraid my heart will never recover.
Review
5 stars!
The third book in the Whitlock Family series, this is the most amazing enemies-to-lovers romance! Full of chemistry and epic banter, it’s fun, heartfelt and wildly sexy with a gorgeous love story, and I loved every moment of it!
Rowan and Charlotte’s hatred of each of has been glimpsed in previous books of the series. They run neighbouring dairy farms, and have hated each other for years (mostly due to Rowan’s murky history with Charlotte’s sister), but their friends are friends and they end up on the same weekend away to a cabin in the woods. When Rowan comes to Charlotte’s rescue after a hiking accident, they end up isolated in a mountain shelter, and sparks fly!
“You want me.”
“I didn’t say I didn’t.”
“I hate you.”
“Good. Then we’re both in agreement that this is a hate fuck and nothing else.”
I can get with that. Anger and sex work just fine for me. “And tomorrow this never happened?”
He laughs once. “Oh, sweetheart, don’t you worry, I’ll never breathe a word about what happens here.”
“Then shut up and kiss me.”
These two have such a fun dynamic. There is genuine animosity between them and their bickering is so entertaining, but they can’t deny there is a twisted attraction as well. The sex is off the charts hot, and after days holed up together, they’re not quite ready to let it go, so their super secret, no-strings sexfest continues once they return home.
It’s no surprise where the story goes from here, but watching everything change between Rowan and Charlotte is an absolutely beautiful journey. It’s funny, sweet and heartfelt, and I loved watching them start to soften towards each other, actually get to know each other, and open up and let the feels in. Neither of them particularly wants to be in a relationship with the other, but they can’t resist the pull – both sexual and emotional – and their slow fall had me feeling all the feels.
“I could fall for you if I let myself.”
Is there anything better than watching a relationship-phobe fall utterly and completely in love? *dreamy sigh* Rowan is amazing as a completely smitten man – initially reluctant, but eventually letting go and just embracing it – and the way he fights for his girl had me swooning madly.
Charlotte Sullivan, the girl I’ve spent years despising, wanting to destroy, wishing would disappear from my life because she drove me crazy, is now everything to me.
“I’ve never felt this way, Charlotte,” I confess, moving toward her. “I’ve never wanted anyone the way I want you.”
They have challenges to overcome and there is a little bit of drama as they work through it all, but it makes sense to their situation, fits with their character development, and it’s pretty much angst-free, and I loved watching them figure it all out.
“I will fight the world and ruin myself in the process to make sure nothing hurts you.”
The rest of the Whitlock family are all there supporting and teasing their brother through it all, and there are hints for the next book of the series for little sister, Brynlee. I’m loving this series, and loved this book so much. Such a gorgeous read.
5 huge stars!
An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author for an honest review.
Whitlock Family
Forbidden Hearts (#1) (Asher & Phoebe)
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Broken Dreams (#2) (Grady & Addison)
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Tempting Promises (#3) (Rowan & Charlotte)
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Forgotten Desires (#4) (Carson & Brynlee)
To be released 6 June
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Meet Corinne
Corinne Michaels is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of romance novels. Her stories are chock full of emotion, humor, and unrelenting love, and she enjoys putting her characters through intense heartbreak before finding a way to heal them through their struggles.
Corinne is a former Navy wife and happily married to the man of her dreams. She began her writing career after spending months away from her husband while he was deployed–reading and writing were her escapes from the loneliness. Corinne now lives in Virginia with her husband and is the emotional, witty, sarcastic, and fun-loving mom of two beautiful children.
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