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Tempting

Red Lips & White Lies, Book 1

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Tempting

By: Bella Matthews
Narrated by: Lance Greenfield, Erin Mallon, Ava Erickson
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From USA Today and Amazon Top 5 Bestselling Author Bella Matthews comes a Fake Dating, Teach Me, Spicy Sports Romance.

A little white lie never hurt anyone . . . or so I thought.

One fake date and we’d go our separate ways, at least that’s how hockey’s hottest golden boy—Nixon Sinclair—convinced me this would work. But it turns out, Nix had other plans.

Now I’m sneaking around with my brother’s teammate, refusing to admit he’s everything I want but never knew I needed.

Irresistibly dirty mouth—Check.

Panty-meltingly possessive—Check. Check.

Toe-curling lessons in the bedroom—Check. Check. Triple Check.

But when fun leads to feelings, our little white lie starts to feel a little too real.

And if I’m not careful, I’ll be the one hurt in the end.

©2024 Bella Matthews (P)2024 Bella Matthews Contemporary Sports Heartfelt Feel-Good Fake Relationship Hockey

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Please, I did not think I would enjoy Nixon’s character as much but Bella proved me wrong!!!! I absolutely devoured this book. I was eagerly awaiting Kenzie’s book and I’m so happy to finally see her get her happy ending.

I as always enjoy the little snippets of the other characters and the found family within this fold. I really liked how Kenzie’s character has grown throughout the books. She was quite young when she was first introduced and watching her grow has been a ball.

I loved Nixon’s character, how he is with Kenzie just melts your heart. Their friendship brought a smile to my face. it’s such a great friends to lovers story. I enjoy the chats as always and then little moments that make you laugh and smile so hard.

Nixon’s Character!!

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🎙️📚 AUDIO & BOOK 📚🎙️

🏒 Hockey Romance
👩‍⚕️ She is an OBGYN
🏒 Fake Dating
👩‍⚕️ Secret Relationship
🏒 Childhood Friends to Lovers
👩‍⚕️ Spicy Lessons Taught
🏒 He Falls Fast & Hard
👩‍⚕️ Best Friend's Brother
🏒 Teenage Crush
👩‍⚕️ Its Only Ever Been You

Star: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐⭐️


Narrator: Lance Greenfield | Erin Mallon | Ava Erickson

"Tempting" by Bella Matthews opens with a thrilling scenario where Nixon Sinclair steps in to help Kenzie by pretending to be her boyfriend. The catalyst for this charade is a creepy doctor at Kenzie's workplace who won’t leave her alone. Sensing her discomfort, Nixon offers to accompany her to a gala where this doctor will be present, marking the beginning of their "fake dating" arrangement.

Nixon Sinclair is Kroydon Hills' answer to the golden boy—a quick-witted, irresistibly charming alpha male who knows how to keep things polished in public but turns up the heat when they're alone. He's addictive in ways Kenzie never expected.

The gala night takes an unexpected turn as Nixon learns about Kenzie's inexperience. This revelation leads to an agreement between them: Nixon will "teach" Kenzie about sexual intimacy, with the promise of keeping things strictly no-strings-attached. However, as their lessons progress, both Nixon and Kenzie find themselves growing emotionally attached.

Nixon is a man who knows what he wants, and it’s clear that he wants Kenzie. Yet, he grapples with his own identity and the expectations of a family full of legacies, leaving him torn between pursuing the girl he desires and forging his own path. Kenzie, on the other hand, is fiercely independent, having only relied on her family. She has worked hard to reach her current status and is wary of letting anyone, especially Nixon, get too close.

As both characters deal with their personal struggles, the tension between their growing attachment and individual dilemmas threatens their potential happiness. Kenzie also faces the persistent nuisance of the sleazy doctor, adding another layer of conflict. Moreover, the meddlesome nature of Nixon’s large, close-knit family adds to Kenzie’s stress, as she prefers to keep her private life private.

Fans of Bella Matthews' previous books will find "Tempting" a satisfying continuation, especially those who have been eagerly awaiting Kenzie’s story. This installment also introduces readers to more intriguing characters like Leo, Callen, and Bellamy, with Callen's story next in line. The shift from hockey to football in the upcoming books adds a fresh twist to the series.

Overall, "Tempting" is a must-read for romance enthusiasts, particularly those who enjoy stories with complex characters, emotional depth, and the perfect blend of heat and heart. What started as a simple arrangement of convenience has quickly turned into a toe-curling lesson on the impossibility of keeping things casual.

Temptin

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tempting is just perfection. the emotion bleeds through and made this reader choke up in more than a few places. the characters are voiced to perfection and I have a new love for this story. keep em coming in my opinion

heartstoppingly good

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Bella done it again, I never not loved one of her books but this one was addictive I couldn’t stop listening. I love how all books link in some way and I love coming back to characters.

I loved how they was much drama, I loved when there was it wasn’t dragged out. I loved Nixon so much and thought he brought out the best in Kenzie.

I loved the way they overcome their different careers choices with timing and I thought they made it work.

One of my favourites.

Amazing listen

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This was ok for a low angst, light hearted romance. I would definitely classify this as a palate cleanser listen. Not much depth to this story but we get another installment from the Kroydon Hills gang so it was nice to catch up with everyone. It was hard to build up tension when these families / group of friends have all intermingled in some way or other already. I did love Kenzie’s secret thoughts and the Philly press reporting that cut up the chapters.

The audio performances were great and full of emotion. The narrators are a huge part of what kept me engaged for this short listen. Extra points for adding a third narrator to cameo!! Production and performances were top tier!!

Love these narrators

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