Even though it is the third book in a series, "Tempting Talk" reads as a total standalone. The male lead, Jake Carey, made cameo appearances earlier in the series, but those who have not yet read the previous books will not feel lost at all by starting here. I highly recommend this book for all fans of contemporary romance whether they have read the rest of the series or not.
About "Tempting Talk"
Deejay Mabel Bowen rocks the morning airwaves, but once she signs off, she’s happy going home alone; a long-ago humiliation taught her that women in the public eye should be cautious about dating. Then she meets the Clark Kent-ish accountant overseeing the sale of her radio station and starts wondering if she should break her own “girl, don’t date him” rules.
Since he was teenager, Jake Carey has worked to lift his family out of poverty, and he’s now on the verge of a promotion that’ll secure their financial future. Why, then, is he so quick to set aside his spreadsheets whenever the gorgeous morning show host is around? After years of using work as an excuse to avoid searching for emotional connections, he’s now jumping at every chance to spend time with Mabel and her maple syrup voice.
Despite their initial reservations, Mabel and Jake move from conversations over coffee to flirty office lunches to a night out that obliterates all their previously drawn lines. Then a professional betrayal sends Mabel fleeing back to the safety of her single-girl rules. But Jake isn't ready to give up on this once-in-a-lifetime love and sets out to balance their work/life books. Can he convince Mabel to turn up the volume on their future, or will she decide that the numbers don’t add up?
"Tempting Talk," a 2019 RWA© Golden Heart© award finalist, is book 3 in Sara Whitney's funny, feisty contemporary romance series, Tempt Me. Turn on your favorite playlist and get reading!
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My Review
I loved Sara Whitney's "Tempting Talk," a sweet, witty, and engaging story featuring likeable, complex characters. The main characters of this story, Jake and Mabel, were very well matched, and it was truly a pleasure to see them find happiness with each other after they had both been burned so badly by romantic partners in the past.
I was intrigued by Jake, the male lead, when he was introduced earlier in this series. He seemed so polished and sophisticated, and I never suspected how sensitive he actually was beneath that cool, workaholic exterior. He threw himself into his work to compensate for feelings of loneliness and yearning for an emotional connection with a romantic partner. Mabel also buried herself in work, though her reasons for doing so were somewhat different from Jake's. However, they understood each other in a very unique way, and couldn't help being drawn together despite the obstacles standing in the way of a relationship.
In addition to the central romance between Jake and Mabel, I enjoyed the dynamic between Mabel and her best friend/co-host, Dave. They acted like brother and sister at times, which made for some very amusing interactions. Dave's wife Ana was pretty great too, and I loved the way she encouraged Mabel to step out of her comfort zone and pursue a relationship with Jake.
Overall, I highly recommend "Tempting Talk" and look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I was intrigued by Jake, the male lead, when he was introduced earlier in this series. He seemed so polished and sophisticated, and I never suspected how sensitive he actually was beneath that cool, workaholic exterior. He threw himself into his work to compensate for feelings of loneliness and yearning for an emotional connection with a romantic partner. Mabel also buried herself in work, though her reasons for doing so were somewhat different from Jake's. However, they understood each other in a very unique way, and couldn't help being drawn together despite the obstacles standing in the way of a relationship.
In addition to the central romance between Jake and Mabel, I enjoyed the dynamic between Mabel and her best friend/co-host, Dave. They acted like brother and sister at times, which made for some very amusing interactions. Dave's wife Ana was pretty great too, and I loved the way she encouraged Mabel to step out of her comfort zone and pursue a relationship with Jake.
Overall, I highly recommend "Tempting Talk" and look forward to reading the next book in this series.
*ARC provided by the author via InkSlingerPR. All opinions expressed are my own.
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