Caged Temptation

Temptation Chronicles #2

by Diana Noire

She's His Pawn, He's Her Clue.
In the game of hearts, three players break the rule.

Waking up in the heart of a dense forest, a woman’s head spins with dizziness, and she’s left wondering where on earth she is and how she ended up there. To make matters worse, she can’t even recall her own name, and her hands seem strangely unfamiliar.
As if that weren’t enough, she finds herself covered in blood, yet there’s no sign of a single open wound on her body.
A sense of relief washes over her as she steps into the cottage she later discovers. But what awaits her inside those walls? There are people who may bear the appearance of ordinary humans, yet each one carries secrets beyond belief.
Some think their encounter with her is no mere coincidence but rather the hand of fate at play. And others may want to use that to their own advantage, proceeding with a vicious plan.

----This is a book 2 of Temptation Chronicles, the series of interconnected standalone fantasy/paranormal stories.

Genres: Fantasy

371 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 10, 2024

About the author

Who am I?
I am an ordinary person who loves escaping the reality and getting lost in a great book!
An avid reader, hiking freak, doggie mom, and a coffee addict.
I have a master degree in finance and economics, but my true passion is writing fantasy.

I am a romance writer, crafting stories that span from sweet tenderness to dark steaminess.
I am a creator of strong heroines who kick butts and refuse to bow to submission.
I am an explorer of diverse tropes, avoiding pitfalls of repetition and cliches.
I am a storyteller, drawn to the allure of morally grey characters, forbidden love, or enemies-to-lovers dynamics.

I am Diana Noire and my mission is simple:
To touch your hearts through my tales and sweep you off your feet with the magical realms I create.

Reviews

[Mia S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I knew shifter and romance- but I was absolutely not expecting what happened and has vast this world was. I didn’t agree with the ending (not spoiling but to me it was so clear and while bummed still good) I’m giving 4 because d@mn it was some good writing. It was different story lines and different characters all coming into one and each was tied up- no hanging endings which I love!

[Amber Kennedy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc Review
This one took me a bit longer to get into. What I got a little more understanding of what was happening I enjoyed it very much! The plot and magic system are well thought out. This is book 2 and you definitely need book one to understand what's going on!

[Sara Cayson · Rating 4 out of 5]

So good. I really enjoyed this book.

[T.R. Sharrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I CANNOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN!!! BINGE WORTHY SERIES!!

Awesome plot, perfect spicy romance and I yelled at the book cause WTF Spencer!! The Alpha Apocalypse (not his name but I was laughing my a*s off for that part) did eventually grow on me - I'm still Team Spencer though, just saying 😘

I absolutely love Brynn's story and was super excited to see the twins again! Can't wait for the next book! I'm in love with this series!!!

[Allyse Reinauer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where do I begin? I really enjoyed Masked Temptation (Book 1), but Diana upped her game with Caged Temptation. Even in the earthly realm she weaves such a fantastical tale with paranormal and fantasy elements.

Just as Brynn was drawn to these two men by unseen forces I was magnetized by their story and couldn’t get enough. The banter, the tension, the love and the strife all meld together to complete an unparalleled love triangle. And true to her strength she wraps it all up in a bow that not only punches you right in the heart, but leaves you wanting more.

I received a complementary advanced review copy of this book and I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 in the series.

Another page turner. Another take you by the hand and pull you through story, but once it starts to move, forget rest, sleep… or just about anything because you will not want to, nor be able to put it down.

The story starts off at a slow pace as you acclimatise to the new world, new character’s and to just who is the new MC, a totally changed person from who she was in book 1. And as she was warned, she took nothing with her. No memories of her past life, who she was and what she represented.

I found myself questioning what had become of Willa, and was she indeed part of this new book. But then it fully clicked as I realised I had been right all along and who she had become and just how much of a changed character and persona she was now. But it was a long time before I could be sure as the hints and images confirmed who Willa had merged into, and snippets of her slowly taking control over her host.

One thing was for sure though, in the romance scenes, their libido was for sure shared, and of that there is no doubt as the delicious scenes play out before you. Though in this book, they are not reserved for just one of the other MC's.

There is a lot to understand and think about in this story. Just who is the MC at any one time? When is it the owner and when is it the implanted person. And in the end, who is she, or do they share.

This book is just so good. But be warned. You just HAVE to read book 1 before heading into this book or so much of the development of this story will be lost, and that would be a tragedy for you. Both books are so well written and an absolute joy to read.

But the ending……..

There are cliffhangers and there are Diana Noire cliffhangers…….

I cannot wait for the next episode… just gagging!

Set enough time by to read this in one setting. Be warned…. Caged Temptation will not let you go till you read the very last words….

Enjoy!


I received a free ARC copy of this book. I am happy to confirm that my review is hones and genuine

[Bikergirlauthor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

When I started reading the book I found it hard to get into the story, when I continued on I found myself enjoying it more that I felt the story was moving a little forward in more extensive detail when I was reading the first pages of the chapters between Brynne and Spencer there wasn’t much happening outside of their story only that the interaction you get to see through her perspective being stuck in a house and no where else to go. On chapter’s 12 got me a little engrossed to read more of the story as it got a little spicy with Brynne and Spencer.

Though I understand the authors perspective for this and she did not disappoint with introducing the main love interests in that way as the book is a forced proximity. And I liked the passion and built up tension between them from how it started in the shower to the bedroom.

Spencer has spent some time with Brynne at his house as he got to know her while keeping held captive for his boss Kael he has grown accustomed to being some what sexually attracted to her maybe its because of the forced proximity and being cooped in doors but as soon as he raises his concerns for Brynne who hurt herself all his self control came crashing down making him want her even more and becoming somewhat possessive.

With Brynn unable to recall anything from her previous life and through her perspective I got to see little glimpse of the mystery woman with short black hair and who she might be. And her recollection of a memory of when she was with her lover Joe and what were they talking about finding a myth.

I felt a little sorry for Emrys because he found out that Brynn was with Spencer and the way how he had to find out the way he did. I liked the way how he was caring for her, and his character.

This book has a strong plot to it with lots of twists and turns. And the spice was immaculate.

[bookishescape · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hands down this book is one of the best paranormal romances that I have read. (And if I can add, this book is better then last one)

While the last book in the series will leave you as emotional wreck with shattered heart this one will mend your broken soul and give you all the aftercare you deserve.

In this book we will meet Brynn (Willa) a woman who woke up in the middle of the forest without any memory of who she is and how she ended up there. Deciding to look for help she stumbles upon a cottage where she is met with bear and wolf shifters who are hiding form a monster that is lurking in the woods. And that is where all the fun begins.

If you love angsty, spicy love triangle with a bit of mystery and lots of feel good, cozy feels then this one is for you.

This author's writing is great and I enjoyed reading this masterpiece. Can't wait to see what author has in store for next book but I already know it's gonna be epic!!

⭐️5/5
🌶3/5

THIS IS MUST READ. (AND I CANT STRESS THIS ENOUGHT)

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Aylin (nilyareads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
🌶🌶🌶/5
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Shifter Romance
Love Triangle
Fated Mates
Multiple POV
Forced Proximity
Dark Romance
Amnesia
Hate-to-Love
He Falls First
Banter & Teasing
.
To be honest I totally forgot this is an interconnected standalone and I was utterly confused during the first few chapters so it took me awhile to dive into the story but once I did I really enjoyed it although love triangles are not excatly my thing.
I loved Masked Temptation but in this one you can see the development of the author as well. The world building, plot and writing are amazing! The story focuses on Brynn who wakes up in the middle of nowhere with zero memories. She founds herself in the middle of a shifters feud and held captive at Spencers house for his boss Kael to be used as a bargaining chip. At first I thought the feelings and tension between Spencer and Brynn happened too fast which I'm not a fan of but the author explained it so well later in the story that my dislike dissapeared. Although I felt sorry for Emrys time to time, I'm team Spencer 🤭 The thing I didn't like it the ending which is just a personal dislike and nothing realated to the authors writing or the foundation of the story.
I'll definetly read next books in the series!
I'm grateful for BookSirens and the author for providing me with an eARC in return for an honest review!

[bookishpadawan · Rating 3 out of 5]

after the heartbreaking ending in book one, I was so excited to get back into this story to know what will happen next to our demoness, Willa. this sequel is completely like a new book, new story and new characters that you can read it as standalone. although I miss our sassy badass Willa, I'm glad in this new chapter of her life she got 'her HEA' even it is not what HEA that I'm expected. actually, I didn't expect the ending would be like that lol it's kind of astounded me well. I really want to give this book 5 stars but I'm not really into polyamorous though the story is exciting as the first one. I’m not a hater, if you enjoyed this book, good for you. I wish I could say the same.
the plot is still engaging and well written yet spicier than the previous book, I like it has a multiple POVs! so we can get a story from different perspective. I had a good time reading this sequel and some chapters were really unpredictable which added to the thrill. and on the epilog the twins teased us about the possibility of its sequel, and it is intriguing… maybe there will be a third book?

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Ann Adolphson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spice/ 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Caged Temptation, I was able to get an ARC thanks to Booksirins and Diana Noire. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own. Diana has done it again. This book drew me in from the very first page. Get ready to feast your eyes on an enduring tale of kidnapping, amnesia, and fated mates with multiple POV. The characters will give you a rollercoaster ride where you don’t know where it will stop but you will hope for a happy ending for our main girl Brynn. I loved the first book but this book was even better. You will laugh and you will cry. April 10th 2024 make sure to put this on yourself and read book 1 if you haven't already because it is a must. You won’t regret it. Can't wait to see what happens next.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow. This was my first book by the author that I picked on a whim and it did NOT disappoint. I went in blind and basically read all night to finish it in one sitting. The story has some cool twists on shifter/fated mate tropes that I personally haven’t read before.

I loved the characters and the differences in the key relationships. The spice was both tastefull and tasty. The suspense and build up of the mystery surrounding the MFC was particularly well done too. The explanation of the mystery in the end was quite satisfying - it made sense and didn’t leave me with more questions than answers. If I could have had added anything else, I wish there had been more time spent interacting with the werebear community, but that would just be a bonus.

[Adrianna Heaney-velu · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Caged Temptations,” by Diana Noire

Waking up in the forest with amnesia, covered in blood but with no wounds and no idea of what her name is, she is left struggling to find out who she can trust.

This is a good book for anyone who wants to read a shifter romance where romance and forced proximity is the main focus. I liked that there were different animal shifters than just wolves. The beginning is rather slow due to the amnesia part where you really didn’t know what was going on. It was a good book and I had fun reading it. 3 out of 5 stars.

-Shifter
-Alpha Male
-Amnesia
-Love Triangle
-Wilderness/Desolate
-Kidnapped
-Forced Proximity
-Enemies To Lovers

Thank you for the ARC, Booksirens.

[Sara Ouellet · Rating 3 out of 5]

- Multiple POV's
- Open door romance

This is the second book in a series, yet it can be read as a standalone.

I am so glad that Willa finally found her HEA, especially after the heartbreak from the first book. The writing was smooth and well-executed, although I felt that the storyline lacked originality in some aspects. Despite this, I'll definitely read book 3 because I really like Diana's writing style and humor.

For those who need TW :
This is a love corner (not a love triangle). There is no MM romance and no RH.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[ChapterChaser1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like fantasy books, but the world building sometimes makes a book drag in thr begining, if you feel that too let me tell you that it won't happen in this book!!. The world details are superb, but not dragging along so I couldn't put this books down.
Mystery, lots of secrets, a very very sassy and kind female character, fated mates, magic, spice the perfect detail and amount to not overrun the plot of the story.
Two men ( this part had me tempted to go to the back of the book , to see if she ended up with the one I wanted 🤣🤣, I was good and didn't do that in the end).
Beautifully written , action packed.

[Notyourmomsshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

The plot threw me so many times and I didn’t expect any of it.

Read this if you’re looking for a love triangle, fated mates with a sprinkle of amnesia. This is an interconnected standalone so you can read it on its own as well.

Diana has this great way of world building without overwhelming you. Her books don’t feel burdensome to read as some Romantasy does with old and fantasy language. It’s easy to read and get lost in. She has a flair for mixing modern world and fantasy, which creates a unique style and flavor that’s all her own.

I really enjoyed this one, especially the ending. I can’t wait to see what other stories she’s going to bring to life in this series!

[Inkheartedgirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally 🖤I was eagerly waiting for Willa's book, and the wait was worth it. I love this author's writing style; whenever I start reading her book, I don't even know when it's finished.

Normally, I don't read triangle love stories, but this was an exception.

Willa was such a sassy and strong character in 'Masked Temptation.' Although she's still sassy in this book, she didn't come across as strong as before. Still, it was an enjoyable read. I'm so happy that Willa finally got her happy ending 🫶

I hope there will be a separate book for Andi; her character is fascinating, and I want to learn more about the trickster who loves to play games.

[frenchy_reads_all · Rating 5 out of 5]

The premise behind this story was just out of this world original! I have never read anything like this before! It was so spellbinding! Continuing our story from book 1, Masked Temptations, which almost tore my heart out at the end, we got to see a different twist on the story than you would have thought it would take. And even though they are “standalone,” trust me, you will get way more enjoyment if you read book one first. It will make quite a few things in this book make a heck of a lot more sense. I definitely do not want to give anything away, but I highly suggest reading these books! There are a darkly delicious dose of delectable romance! Don’t miss out!!!

[Mariaan Belinfante · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an emotional rollercoaster aptly titled book! The hours literally passed in a flash delving into the mysteries surrounding Brynn and the storyline kept bringing more surprises. A kidnapping, amnesia, fated mates, etc. Don't forget the spicey but sensual interlude either. Excellent wordbuilding as expected. Book 2 but can be read as stand alone was great.
I received an advanced review copy and leave this review voluntary Thank you BookSirens and Diana

[Molly Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

*Arc review - copy received from author*

I really enjoyed book one but I gotta admit that book 2 was so much better. The characters were so amazing and I love how the author did the paranormal side of this story. The mystery and the twist and turns kept me at the edge of my seat not wanting to put the book down and when the reveal came everything made sense with the character and the story. Honestly this is a very good book and I am exited to see what else this author writes about.

[Kat ☠️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg she does it again! The writing, the plot, the spice! I really can’t wait for the third book, hoping there is at least! I flew through this book, it was twists and turns that I didn’t see coming that kept me on my toes throughout the whole book. I loved the amnesia trope, this is the first book I’ve read with it and I think I love it! I was honestly surprised at the ending and it left me wanting more and more which is a good thing!!

[Sara Persman]

I wasn't 100% certain what to expect when I started this book but after reading it I really enjoyed it! I loved how Brynn conquered her past, loss and found love. This book is in a sense a RH but not fully and this was something new to me, I had hoped to see more interaction with Spencer and Emrys as the battle of wits they had going on made me laugh, and of course the way that Brynn handled them was fun too. Overall this was a great read and I do look forward to reading more from this author.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5
I enjoyed the story plot. I felt it a bit slow but we eventually got to the good part. Once I did, it all started to fall into pieces and it got pretty good. Not to mention that spice added to it

It was quite amazing seeing the story develop into something. You get a lot within the story and the writing was great!

I loved the characters especially our main character.

Can’t wait to get more of the story on the next book.

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where do I begin. This book had a lot to offer. From the Human FC with the sassy attitude. Who turns out not to be as human as believed. Male possessive Alpha Wolf falling head over heals for the mate bond. Male Bear who falls in love.

This author had me laughing and really enjoyed reading this completely binge worthy and read this in 2 and half days

[Sandra Sanches · Rating 4 out of 5]

A human female lost,confused,filled with terror and with no memories finds herself in the middle of confliting shifters and is kidnapped .

Starts with mistery,suspence and through flashbacks we unravel the story, with so many turns and twists that kept me on the edge and engrossed until the end.

Fated mates,romance, intrigue,action and lots of heat ,is all in this book!

I recomend it!

[Gábor · Rating 5 out of 5]

My expectations were very high after having read the author's first book. Let alone that this one lived up to my hopes, it over exceeded them too.
The storyline is excellent, the character development is logical but still surprising. I love the whole fantasy/paranormal world created for this series.
Can't wait for the next piece...

[Chloe Stephenson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this as an arc.

I started this book without any expectations as I haven't read any by Diana before.

But I can honestly say I enjoyed this, the writing style is thought out and well structured and you can tell the author took their time. I will definitely go back and read book 1 as unfortunately I haven't read it! Definitely recommend.

[Shannon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't love Diana's books more than I already do! She still got me on a few plot twist in this book but I love her style. Brynn wakes up on the worst night in the dark forest with no memories… only something utterly terrifying urging her to run for her life. There aren't enough words to do justice to all the twists, world building, and the struggle to win her heart had me screaming at the book.

[Samantha W. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun, fast, and hot. Really, what more is there?? I enjoyed this book immensely, and while I got lost a few times because I hadn’t read the first novel, the story is solid and the characters keep making you come back for more. Enjoy!!!

[Dominique · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 2, of a standalone interconnected series. This was just as good as book 1.

The banter, tension, the twists and turns had me holding on for dear life. Also, that ending.

I can’t wait to read more!

*I received this as an Arc, and I am leaving an honest and voluntary review*!