Temptation

Heart and Soul #1

by Jamie Canosa

Melody isn’t thrilled about moving away from everything and everyone she knows thanks to her mother’s demanding job, but maybe living in Hotsville USA isn’t such a bad thing. First there’s the drop dead gorgeous boy next door, Lucas, who also happens to have a chip on his shoulder a mile wide. Then there’s Jason, the helpful boy from town, who can make her laugh.

When both sexy studs take an interest in her, Melody is left trying to navigate Lucas’ ever shifting moods and Jason’s offbeat attitude towards all things questionable. But, things aren’t always as they seem. In the end, will she make the right decision? And will her choice effect more than just her heart?

95 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 15, 2012

About the author

Love stories that are not afraid of the dark.

Reviews

[Becca · Rating 3 out of 5]

"oh my pumpkins" - yes direct quote ;)

before i get into it all, the song choice is "If I Didn't Care" its originally done by the Platters but i listen to the Amy Adams version from the movie (possibly one of the greatest romantic comedies ever Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day) and the other song i chose because i thought it would be fun is "I Don't Care" by Fall Out Boy.

Kay now for the nitty and gritty part, the review....

I want to start off by saying that i really like this book, i thought that i was a really good, fun read and honestly i think it is worth your time, probably take you a couple hours to finish, like two or three hours, probably less but i kept being pulled away when i was trying to read this so that is how long it took me abouts. more like four but whose counting...i mean seriously. anyways! moving on. There are valid reasons this is getting three stars from me verses just going for the four. I would consider giving this 3.5 stars.

So let me tell you why i likes it and somethings i didn't quite enjoy.

Plot: It was good, PARANORMAL by the way, if you are wondering i was wondering and only after i read someone else's review and saw that it said paranormal that i looked at the cover and did a face palm cause i am dumbass. Yes if you haven't guessed its angels vs demons. And here is the thing i REALLY like angel and demon stories, i really like the angel and demon stories that are totally new, and innovative, and thats not to say i don't like classic tales of good vs evil either, but .... in this book i guess i as just hoping for more leeway when it came to those ideas. Like i mentioned this is a really quick read and its not only because its 95 pages long its because the pacing is really good, its fast, entertaining and what nots, and here comes in my biggest issue. are you ready? i don't think you are, YOU CAN'T HANDLE THE TRUTH but i bet you can because lets face it, my truth revealing skills SUCCCKKK! anyways moving on

My biggest problem: Mel = Jason is amazing! Mel = Lucas is a BRAT! Now when it comes to experiences with them, excluding the first obviously... Me = Jason is an asshole, what the hell are you thinking? Lucas = AWWW SUPER SWEET! So obviously here i am saying that Mel is as blind as a bat, and okay so yeah i know even in longer books that MCs tend to fall like that *snaps fingers* in love, but this was strange because Lucas and her went on two dates, after the second she was considering Jason still but the moment that she decides to step away from Lucas she is all like OH no my heart is broken. UGH what? yeah i know i had the same reaction i was just like excuse me? So yes i wanted this book expanded and i wanted their love to grow a little more before it became OPE! I AM IN LOVE ta da! Especially because she seemed to be having conflicting thoughts about Jason that i was really confused about. So let me say this Jason and Lucas when we first meet them i was confused on their positions, and i was sure i was about to get into something super interesting...and again not to say this book wasn't interesting but i have this crazy ass way of thinking that no one should ever try to figure out... so i am going to leave that thought alone. And not touch it with a 30foot pole its that strange...kay so moving on. (no i didn't think they were gay - thats racist! but not really that is just my horrible sense of humor)

Characters:

Melody (Mel): I think Melody is pretty name why everyone with that name feels the need to shorten it to Mel is beyond me buuttt whatever, i do shorten my name so what right do i have? so here is the thing with Mel i like that she is such a good person and really she is without being/seeming that like that stuck up bitch people hate to be around because they are so goodygoody you know? But there were times i wanted to slap her upside the head because i mean how stupid can you be? sometimes people are just intently bad...in books. Anyways i do like her as our narrator an MC though she is funny, and she says the funniest shit, OH and one thing i LOVED about her is that she seemed confident without being like, LOOK at me i am gorgeous. and she doesn't sit there and say, how plain she is when obviously two hot men are after you obviously there is something special about you if not on the outside, then more likely on the inside.

Lucas: is odd because he isn't what i expected, i guess i get what he was saying about the whole stereotyping thing, but the warrior type kind of just goes with this attitude i liked it. I liked him for the most part and i get his logic but i disagree with this logic a lot of times but that is because i am a rebel without a cause, thats right i am so badass i walk around with my SHOES UNTIED. thats right fear me if you dare. anyways....

Jason: NEVER TRUST THE DAMN BLONDE in a book, how many times do i have to say that? jeez... i know that is being steretypical but it seems to be the case a lot of the times, you didn't have me fooled for a moment JASON i figured you pretty early, but he did seem charming at first but in that like i need to keep you at arm's length charming.


The ending it ended without being cliffhangery but definitely part of a series. i would have to read the others before i could make this statement actually valid but i was wondering it was possible just to do in this in like parts or even as a whole book because it does seem like it could be done but like i said i don't know what happens in the next book so i can't be 100% sure about that.


so did you enjoy that? i bet you did, i bet you aren't even moving onto the next review as you read this because i think you have feeling you know what is about to happen. yeah its that time i bother you to check out my blog, BUT hey at least i am asking at the end, and you know what i am not even asking i am just putting out a fact and if you decide you like to read indie books and you LOVE the paranormal kind, even maybe like the compt. fiction we have both! what no way! yeah that is a fact, so i will give you the link and if you decide its worth YOUR time then do it, because its all about the authors kids its not about us, its about them so here is the link check it out if you want
http://theviolethourbookreviews.wordp... we appreciate you, and i am sure the authors do as well :)

[Michelle's Paranormal Vault of Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really, really liked this short story. In fact, it was such a good story, and the characters were developed so well, I believe the author could go from here and continue the story. I really do. It's a great idea, and written very well. This short story was in an anthology of many other short stories. And sometimes great work gets buried or passed by because of this. I am glad she decided to put it out on its own. As I think it deserves to get known, and read.
I loved some of the cute phrases the main character used. She was raised to not cuss, so she had some unique funny words she would use. You will see some if you read the excerpt, which is part of the first chapter, so won't be spoiling anything for you.
At the beginning it was hard to decide which guy was the right one for Mel, was it Jason and his easy going way? Or was it Luke, who's first impression wasn't very good. I will not tell you. I do not want to spoil it. I think Mel is a great person, and I really liked her a lot.

I hope you give this book a shot. It's a fun, sweet paranormal romance, that should satisfy other paranormal fans like myself.
5 out of 5 stars for me.

I received a copy of this book from the author for my honest review.

[Kendall {Book Crazy} · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella was SO amazing! I loved the plot and the characters! I think this was the first time that I had ever read anything like it as the plot deals with alcohol and drugs which I normally don't really enjoy reading about but the plot to Temptation was well written and so good! The main character is Mel and I actually really liked her! I though that she was gullible at times but she was so likable and I felt so sorry for her! Lucas Prescott! WOW! Even his name is sexy! He was so hot and he was so cute with Mel! Jason was such a nasty person for what he did to Mel! I didn't like him and was always Team Lucas! There is obviously a love triangle in this book and the synopsis tells you this so it comes as no surprise but when Jamie has done with the love triangle was impressive with all the twists! I was not expecting most of the twists which was good! The ending was so sweet and beautiful! I could honestly have read more of this and I would love to continue the story with a novella series or even a book series! It was amazing! Thank you Jamie for the copy of it!

This review can also be found here: http://bookcrazy123.blogspot.co.uk/20...

[Helen King · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love the premise..

I love the premise behind the book. With growing trend of religious themes in movies and books, I love themes that entertain higher authorities and the underlying belief that reinforces my childhood. When I was very young my grandmother used to always say be kind to storages because you never know if one of them could be an angel. Loved this body of work!

[Louise Cable · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, love this story, so many twists that you don't expect, good verses evil and OMG Jason takes evil to different level.

Short story and it was so good that I WANT MORE, please Jamie write a series :-)

Great read people, go get it!!

[Emma · Rating 1 out of 5]

It's laughable how utterly crap this book is.