Blog Tour + Excerpt + Review: "Temptation on Ocean Drive" by Jennifer Probst

Today, I am delighted to participate in the blog tour celebrating the release of "Temptation on Ocean Drive" by Jennifer Probst, book #2 of the Sunshine Sisters series. This book reads as a total standalone, making it perfect for readers (like me) who haven't yet picked up the first book in the series. 

Main characters Bella and Gabe were both very likeable and sympathetic, and it was easy for me to cheer them on to their HEA. Their journey presented a number of challenges because of the emotional baggage they both carried, and they each made some mistakes along the way. Somehow that just made their story seem more realistic and relatable, however, and when they finally worked through all of those issues and came together as a family with Bella's young daughter, Zoe, their happiness felt incredibly well deserved. 

 

The book's secondary characters, most notably Bella's sisters Avery and Taylor, Avery's fiance Carter, and Taylor's best friend Pierce, were just as likeable as Bella and Gabe themselves and added a tremendous amount of depth and humor to the story. I loved the way the sisters interacted, and even though they often teased each other, it was clear how much they loved and supported each other. I also appreciated the way that the entire family pitched in to help Bella with Zoe.

Overall, I really enjoyed "Temptation on Ocean Drive" and recommend it for all fans of emotional contemporary romance. I will definitely be going back to read the first book of the series, which featured Avery and Carter's romance, and look forward to picking up Taylor's story next spring!

*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

 About "Temptation on Ocean Drive"

Temptation on Ocean Drive, A heart-stirring novel of unrequited love and second chances by New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst is live!

Young widow Bella Sunshine-Caldwell is focused only on raising her daughter and running the family business, Sunshine Bridal. There’s no time for romance—especially with her fellow wedding planner, Gabe, whom she’s growing increasingly attracted to. He’s too enterprising to stay in Cape May for long, anyway. And too tall, dark, and handsome to be anything but a heartbreaker.

Every woman in town has her sights on Gabe Garcia. The only woman he has eyes for doesn’t seem interested. All he wants is to fall in love, be a father, and settle down. As he and Bella work together on a magical winter wedding, the distance between them closes, the nights grow warmer, and Bella might be seeing Gabe for who he really is: a man worth the effort.

But all it takes is a single rumor for these two hearts’ fragile love story to shatter. And now the happy ending Bella and Gabe hoped for is something they’re going to have to fight for.

Download your copy today or read free in Kindle Unlimited! 

 

 

Read an Excerpt from "Temptation on Ocean Drive"

He repeated the question. “I need to know. Why was it easier not to believe me?”

This time, she didn’t hesitate. “Because then I could pretend you weren’t the man I really wanted.”

“And do you? Want me?”

She jerked back. Her tongue slipped out to wet her bottom lip. Her voice was barely a whisper. “Yes.”

He muttered a curse. Then leaned forward, his hand cupping her chin. “I want to kiss you, Bella. I’ve been wanting to kiss you forever, but I need to know it’s okay.”

She stared at him, pupils dilated, ragged breaths panting from her lips, and he knew this moment would be carved out in his mind—the first time he saw her face reflect her open want for him. She gave a tiny nod.

He moved closer. His lips stopped an inch from hers. “No. You need to say it.”

“Yes. Kiss me, Gabe.”

His mouth covered hers.