Tempt Me

Caroline Cross

Book 2 in the series:Men of Steele

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unexpected dynamic between captor and captive

isolated mountain cabin setting

mystery and action romance

strong character dynamics

resourceful female protagonist

straightforward and engaging writing style

brisk pacing with quick character development

romantic suspense during a snowstorm

complex stoic male lead

brother falsely accused of murder

effective dialogue

short category romance

evolving relationship

In "Tempt Me" by Caroline Cross, John Taggert Steele's assignment is to track down and retrieve a missing witness, Genevieve Bowen. However, when he finally captures Genevieve in a remote cabin, he ends up becoming her prisoner due to unforeseen circumstances. As the story unfolds, John works with his brothers from Steele Security to help Genevieve, who is on the run to prevent her brother Seth from being wrongly accused of murder. The book showcases a mix of mystery, action, and romance, with a strong focus on the evolving relationship between John and Genevieve.

Characters:

The characters are well-developed, with Genevieve portrayed as resourceful and John as a complex stoic figure, creating a strong romantic tension.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is straightforward and engaging, highlighting strong character dynamics and effective dialogue.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a woman evading capture to protect her brother, leading to an unexpected and intense dynamic between her and her captor.

Setting:

The isolated mountain cabin setting during a snowstorm enhances the story's romantic and suspenseful elements.

Pacing:

The pacing is brisk, allowing for quick character development and engaging action amid romantic tension.

Notes:

Tempt Me is the second book in the Men of Steele series by Caroline Cross.

The story involves a security expert named John Taggart and a woman named Genevieve Bowen.

Genevieve is on the run to avoid testifying against her brother who is accused of murder.

John is enlisted to find and retrieve Genevieve but ends up being her captive.

The setting is a rustic cabin in Montana during a snowstorm, creating an intense and isolated atmosphere.

The book features strong chemistry between the main characters and explores themes of love and rescue.

It's a relatively short read at 179 pages and is published by the Silhouette Desire series.

The hero is portrayed as a stoic Army Ranger while the heroine is depicted as smart and resourceful.

The story avoids typical romance tropes and stereotypes, presenting a more believable relationship between the leads.

Readers appreciate the well-written dialogue and engaging character development.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Potential content warnings include non-consensual situations and intense romantic interactions.

Has Romance?

The romance in Tempt Me is a central theme, driving the plot and character developments.

explicit steam level

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Tempt Me by Caroline Cross released on Feb 14, 2006 is available now for purchase.

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