Just One More Temptation

The Sterling Family #4

by Carly Phillips

He’s a grumpy single dad who's serious and uptight.
She’s a younger free spirit who's sunshine and light.

Fallon Sterling’s one experience with a rich, older man ended in heartbreak. So when twin nine-year-old girls wind up in her gallery, followed by their oh-so-hot dad, she refuses to notice how sexy he is. And she will not let herself fall for his broody charms. Or his adorable daughters. That was her plan. Unfortunately, planning hasn't always been her strong suit…

Noah Powers needs a reliable nanny, not a romance with a much younger artist who his girls adore. The fact that he desires Fallon and the sunshine she brings into his drab world doesn't matter. His focus needs to be on his work and his daughters. Trouble is, he can never remember that when Fallon is in his arms.

Somewhere between a matchmaking family (his) and dangerous workplace drama (hers), Fallon and Noah realize they might have more in common than they thought. But is it enough for happily ever after?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Audiobook, Age Gap Romance, Family, He Falls First

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 4, 2025

About the author

NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller, Carly Phillips is the queen of Alpha Heroes, at least according to The Harlequin Junkie Reviewer.. Carly married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her crazy dogs who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram pages. The author of over 75 romance novels, she has raised two incredible daughters and is now an empty nester. Carly’s book, The Bachelor, was chosen by Kelly Ripa as her first romance club pick. Carly loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.

Reviews

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Star Review Just One More Temptation (The Sterling Family #4) by Carly Phillips

This is Fallon Sterling and single dad Noah Powers’ storyline and what a great read it was; a wonderful addition to the series.

Noah needs a nanny for his twin daughters and Fallon is the chosen one. I love how she brought light into this grumpy single dad’s life.

This was a well written, romantic and witty story that had me invested from the first chapter.

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the fourth book in this impressive series and this is Noah and Fallon’s story.
Noah is a broody single dad to his 9-years old twin daughters, and he meets Fallon when the girls disappear and make their way to her gallery. Fallon is not looking for love after a past heartbreak, but the girls work themselves into her heart.
This is a well written easy to read story, with family, friendships, emotions, workplace drama, suspense, intrigue, mystery, matchmaking, an age gap, twists, grumpy / sunshine, opposites attract, humor, witty banter, and love, which leads to an entertaining, and spicy, compelling page turner.
I look forward to reading more from this talented author whose work I highly recommend.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️
Why you’ll love this book!!
Single Dad
Grumpy x Sunshine
Age Gap
He Fall First
Matchmaking Family
Workplace Drama and Suspense
Spicy



I am sucker for single dad and nanny romance and this one did not disappoint.. Fallon just got of a relationship with a rich man so she isn’t the most trusting with men right now .. while working at a gallery twin girls walk in hiding from the nanny they don’t like a while later their hot dad walks in Fallon can’t deny he is handsome and older .. at first Noah has reasons they shouldn’t date but soon he can’t deny it !!

[BookishMya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fallon & Noah are the sweetest romance. Insta-family can prove a challenge, especially in an age-gap romance but these two make it look easy. Fallon’s personality makes it so simple for her to fall all-in for not just Noah, but also his girls. The way the girls fell for her was so sweet, instantly drawn to her. Fallon is the type who loves openly, gives freely and exudes joy. Noah having been a single father was kind of surprising how easily he fell. The family relationships were a joy to read. I adored Fallon’s relationship with Clara, her boss, mentor and surrogate mom. All in all I enjoyed listening to this story. It is lighthearted with a bit of suspense and lots of love.

The narration was so fun to listen to. Connor Crais’ deep voice was perfectly stoic for Noah. Samantha Cook has such a fun, youthful voice for the exuberant Fallon.

[Kylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just One More Temptation is a sweet love story that touches your heart in such a special way. A single Dad age gap romance that is filled with passion, love and understanding. Fallon had been hurt in the past and she was a once bitten twice shy kind of girl now. However, when twin girls come bursting into the art gallery and she comes face to face with their Dad, it might be hard to deny what the heart wants. The relationship between Fallon and Noah's girls is just beautiful to witness and fills your heart with joy. The chemistry between Noah and Fallon is off the charts and one that neither of them can walk away from. The storyline also contains some drama, suspense and danger that just add to this captivating read.

[Emily Johnston (Booked.Up.With.Emily) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Noah and Fallon’s story was so, so sweet! Noah’s daughters were the ones that really stole the show.

🩷Single dad
🩷Age gap
🩷Grumpy x sunshine
🩷Suspense

Noah is grumpy and broody, while Fallon is bright as sunshine. And when two twin girls come into her workplace one day, she forms an instant connection with them. Enough to eventually become their nanny to help their dad out, who’s in a tough place with finding a nanny.

This book was a short and spicy read, while also having some moments that made my heart warm. I loved the twins and their tenacity! They really gave Noah a run for his money.

Connor Crais and Samantha Cook do a great job narrating this one. Connor brought all the brooding energy that completely embodied Noah and Samantha was sweet and vulnerable as Fallon.

[Tanja OMGReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not even sure where to start with Noah and Fallon. Noah is a single dad to two twin girls, while Fallon is a young artist trying to find her place in the world. Their meeting sends a shockwave through their lives neither expected. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and soon they're spending time together with and without the girls, making it hard to avoid catching feelings.

However, their age gap might prove to be a challenging obstacle. Both of them will need to dig deep within themselves to determine if being together is something they truly want.

***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***

[Yarden | mad with books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arc review for Just One More Temptation (The Sterling Family Book by @carlyphillips

He’s a grumpy single dad who’s serious and uptight.
She’s a younger free spirit who’s sunshine and light.


Omg! What did I just finish reading???? I’m truly obsessed with this character. And I get to say that the twins are my favorite characters, they are so adorable!!
Fallon Is so amazing In this book, I can’t believe that I just started to read this series. I have to catch up with 3 previous books and fast!
Love this book so much 🤩😍

[Shannon The Co-Captain · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wasn’t crazy about this at all. Of course her books aren’t great literature but I typically enjoy them and I can’t say that was the case with this one. I didn’t hate it but it could have been so much better. I just didn’t feel the chemistry at all between Fallon and Noah. Individually I liked the characters well enough but I see them fall in love at all. It’s like they were fighting their feelings one page, fucking on the next page and then they’ve fallen in love. Nothing really progressed. I had Oliver figured out early on as well. Maybe it just needed to be longer.

[Amanda Cronin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve been reading this series for years, and every book just keeps delivering! Just One More Temptation was no exception. Noah was everything—perfect, caring, and completely upfront about his feelings (which I love). And Fallon? Her heart was just so big, and the way she loved Noah and his daughters was the sweetest thing ever. Their connection felt so natural, and watching them fall for each other was pure magic. Absolutely loved this one!

[Lisa Hambridge (lisamareebooks1109) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah and his twin daughters had me hooked. I loved their bond, I enjoyed the girls' antics and the way they connected with Fallon. Fallon was such an amazing character, and i loved how she warmed to Noah and his daughters. This book was well written, and I loved how the plot developed, which was so easy to follow and enjoy to journey that the characters were on.

Thank you for the ARC.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The “older man-younger woman” thing doesn’t do it for me in contemporary novels. Noah was a great dad but I didn’t feel like he was the best match for Fallon. And she seemed to be still dealing with the trauma of her mother’s murder- even more than her siblings and I just wanted her to be in therapy. Overall it was okay, but skippable in the series

[Michele Del Rey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Noah and Fallon could not be more opposites but, that is what makes them so good together. I loved every moment of this book, from the characters to the chemistry and the way these four interacted. Noah, Fallon and his twin girls were everything.

[Bookish Babe Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall Rating: 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 3/5 🌶️🌶️🌶️

"If this happens between us, it's going to be when you're completely sober."

This was such a fun and easy read for me which made it hard to put down! As a parent, I appreciated that this balanced Noah's love for his girls and need for his own self. So often, the single parent trope doesn't handle the children in the story well and Carly nailed it! From the moment I started reading, I knew I was going to enjoy Noah & Fallon's story. The characters were well developed and the banter among them (and the kids) was so good. I definitely did not expect the suspense aspect to take hold midway but that was such an enjoyable side plot.

I appreciate when a book within a series is a true interconnected stand alone. I've never read any of the other Sterling Family books and I didn't feel like I was missing any major context because of that. I know Book 5 is planned but I REALLLLY hope we get to see more of Noah & Fallon a year or so after the epilogue. 😉😉

[KAR · Rating 1 out of 5]

h has the personality of a wet noodle. if i had to read one more line about her "crinkle" skirts/skirts and the wounded little girl who quite frankly was a bore....you get the gist. I trudged on, determined to finish. Her "art gallery" and I use that term loosely, that she got the great idea to turn one part of it into a sip and paint place was so dumb. I cringed. Noah's daughters were 9 and couldn't pronounce normal words, like "rhinosaurus," and even simpler words, was not endearing. Their constant mischief was not cute. At one point, I wished they would disappear to boarding school. The attempted murder/mystery was also lame. From the beginning, it was like, ok we know it's the son....no mystery. yet the h was so mystified and only at the end was like oh yeah, her son always borrows money....makes sense. the dumb 9 year olds could have guessed that one. arggghh!

[Valeen Robertson (Live Thru Books Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Universal



When two adorable little girls run into the gallery where she works, Fallon is entranced by their curious questions, but equally concerned that they are seemingly without an adult watching over them. Then their father runs in, frantically looking for them, and she's intrigued. But she has a bad history with older men, so she's also very wary. But how long can her wariness hold out against a relentless pair of twins who keep coming into her gallery and their father coming to get them? Their chemistry isn't going to diffuse anytime soon, so eventually she'll have to give in.



Noah doesn't want to have these feelings for Fallon. She's too young for him, too sunshiney, and his life is only his girls and his job. But somehow he can't seem to resist her. Now he's falling in love, and it's having an immediate effect on this grumpy, uptight dad. Life's looking up, and he can see a beautiful future in front of them.



Grumpy/sunshine is one of my favorite tropes, but I like it even better when combined with a single dad who doesn't know what hit him when the sunshine breezes in and turns everything off kilter. But there isn't just a reluctantly falling in love couple, there's some suspense, amusing (and meddling) family, and the cutest troublemaking twins who are the stars of the story. Fallon, Noah, Dylan and Dakota make a beautiful family, and I can't wait for more of the Sterlings now.



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[Megan L Harnett · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book didn't do it for me. I felt like it was so close to a novella that it rushed through everything and didn't give enough time for the characters to fall in love. Plus I felt the characters were not really developed either. I just tried to get through it quickly so I could be done with it.

[Dona · Rating 1 out of 5]

I have the feeling that I’ve already read exactly the same story... Because of that, I couldn’t finish the book... But with each new chapter, I felt like I was reading the book for the second time.

[Jo Reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absorbing and delightful romance
5 stars

We’re back with another in Carly Phillips’ Sterling Family series. This is the third book and features Fallon - sister to the heroes in the first two books. While Carly’s books are always chock full of family and friends, this book, like all her others, stands completely alone.

Fallon is described as a young, free spirit which does sort of make me assume she’ll be bleedin’ annoying. Thankfully, she was not. She was actually very mature but equally vibrant. Her being described as a free spirit was just in contrast to Noah’s more serious nature. But she was a likeable character and someone I could happily get behind and root for - which is exactly what I want in a heroine.

While Noah was a contrast to Fallon in many ways, he was equally likeable and just enough of a grump to make me happy. I do so love a grump. But it’s hard for Noah to be grumpy when he’s surrounded by his precocious 9-year old twins and is consumed by his crush on Fallon. He turned out to be the perfect man, to tell the truth. I want him for my own.

It’s not a complicated story but there’s actually a lot going on. It was absorbed in the story from the first and it never lulled. Equally, with lots going on, it still doesn’t overshadow the romance - which is why we’re here, after all. And the mini mystery isn’t really that hard to figure out - but again, it’s a romance so that’s absolutely fine.

As to the romance, as is Ms Phillips’ wont, it’s divine! From their first meeting - even though Noah is a bit, well, grumpy - our pair have electric chemistry. I love how they crush on each other and it was titillating. This is definitely one that I felt before they’d even had their first kiss. But when that - and more - happens, flames shoot off the page. Fallon and Noah were definitely a match made in heaven.

The book obviously focusses on the fact that there’s an age gap between Fallon and Noah. It’s only 11 years but Noah is worried that Fallon might be too young, and Fallon herself has had a bad experience in dating an older man. Once they both get over their original worries, it isn’t really an issue. While it comes up again before the end, it’s not really age that’s the issue - it’s more about choices.

Carly Phillips always delivers a story that is easy, hot, romantic and that makes me happy. This one is no different and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Family focussed characters that have their flaws, but find their happily ever after with someone perfect for them - easily 5 stars from me.

[Sandy S · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25stars-JUST ONE MORE TEMPTATION is the fourth instalment in Carly Phillips’ contemporary, adult THE STERLING FAMILY erotic, romance series. This is thirty-six year old, attorney and single father Noah Powers, and twenty-five year old artist and gallery assistant Fallon Sterling’s story line. JUST ONE MORE TEMPTATION can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual omniscient third person perspectives (Noah and Fallon) JUST ONE MORE TEMPTATION follows the age-gap romance and relationship between is thirty-six year old, attorney and single father Noah Powers, and twenty-five year old artist and gallery assistant Fallon Sterling. Noah Powers is struggling to find a capable nanny to look after his rambunctious nine year old twin daughters but never expected the current nanny to lose his daughters at the park. A phone call from a stranger finds his daughters at a local art gallery where Noah will meet his future in the guise of gallery assistant and artist Fallon Sterling. From the outset, Noah’s daughters play at uniting their father with our story line heroine until one night together finds our couple falling for one another but all is not well at the gallery where Fallon works, the owner is struggling with a series of illnesses, and a fire threatens to destroy them all.

The world building focuses on the relationship between our story line couple, as well as the friendships between Fallon, and the gallery owner Clara Morganville. As Fallon works on building her own future in the art world, someone else is determined to end it all.

The relationship between Fallon and Noah begins by accident when Noah’s daughters are ‘rescued’ by our story line heroine. Noah likes something he sees in Fallon Sterling, but Fallon has been betrayed in the past, and struggles with issues of trust, especially with a man eleven years older. The $ex scenes are intimate and provocative without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include the return of Fallon’s brothers : Aiden, Jared, Dex and Remy, as well as the introduction of Noah’s daughters Dakota and Dylan, Noah’ s brother Liam, his sister Shannon, and their parents Nina and Joseph Powers; Fallon’s friend Brooklyn Snyder, and Noah’s ex Charlotte Kendall. There is something developing between Charlotte and Jared.

JUST ONE MORE TEMPTATION is a story of family and friendships, betrayal and greed, acceptance and love. The character driven premise is exciting and entertaining but predictable; the romance is passionate; the characters are determined and lively.

copy supplied for review

[Jami Birnbaum · Rating 5 out of 5]

*An advance reader copy was provided to me in exchange for an honest review.*

Fallon Sterling is the only girl in a sea of overprotective Sterling brothers. Now back in New York City where her family lives after college in Rhode Island, she has been working in an art gallery. Attorney Noah Powell is a single dad to twin 9-year-old daughters. Their mother, Charlie, is on an archaeological dig of her dreams on the other side of the world. As the book opens, Noah’s precocious daughters have wandered into the gallery, drawn in by not just Fallon’s artwork that hangs on the wall, but they think she looks like their mother, who they miss terribly.

Noah is desperately looking for his daughters, since they ran away from yet another nanny. He finds them in the gallery with Fallon, who doesn’t look much older than a kid herself. Fallon is drawn to Noah’s good looks and the way he cares about his daughters. But she’s gone down this road before with an older man and the only thing she has to show for it is a broken heart. Even with the age difference, Noah can feel the pull towards Fallon. But what he needs right now is reliable child coverage for the girls, not a romance.

The girls pull another disappearing act again, ending up in Fallon’s gallery and Fallon makes Noah an offer to help with the girls that he just can’t say no to. Which leads to the attraction between Fallon and Noah growing, much to both of their chagrins. Then Fallon does something bold and asks Noah to join her for an evening of live music at her brother Remy’s bar, The Back Door. That night, everything changes between them, although in the end, Noah was still the perfect gentleman.

There’s so much more to this book, but I’m afraid if I continue, I will give away the whole plot and what’s the fun in that? All I am going to say is that there’s smexyness, intrigue, a sinister plot afoot, a whole lot of family, and two little girls that are as drawn to Fallon just like their daddy is.

I’m just going to say it… I am a sucker for a single dad romance. I can’t even explain the reason why. It wasn’t one of the genres that got me hooked on romance books to begin with, but it is one that I am totally here for now. And Carly Phillips knows how to blend some of my favorites all together to make a story that makes me feel… so aside from single dad, there’s the grumpy/sunshine factor, he falls first, and the matchmaking family, which is just one of the things that brings me back time and time again to read everything Carly Phillips writes.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this one!

Fallon Sterling works in an art gallery that she loves. She loves her boss, the owner, and she loves creating her own paintings as well. When 2 twin 9-year-old girls show up inside the gallery one day without an adult, she is worried for them, and charmed by them. Then, their dad shows up...

Noah Powers is a busy lawyer, and a single dad to twin girls, who constantly give him a run for his money. Their mom is an archaeologist and is away on an extended dig site, so he's been dealing with things solo lately. The girls seem to hate any nanny he hires, and they manage to run off every time. When he finds them in the art gallery, and meets Fallon, he's intrigued. But, he doesn't have room in his life for ANYTHING else right now, so he's determined to stay away. Too bad the girls will NOT cooperate with this plan.

Noah and Fallon's chemistry was HOT from the start, and neither of them could deny it for long. I loved that she genuinely fell in love with his daughters just as much as she fell for him. The family dynamic was so delightful.

I really loved that the girls' mother, Charlotte, was also a wonderful person who was attentive and important in their life. She and Noah co-parented wonderfully, and I enjoyed that she wasn't ever deployed as any kind of villain.

Both of their extended families were awesome too, and I always enjoy seeing characters from prior books pop up on the page. It also appears that Charlotte will be in the next book, along with one of Fallon's brothers, so I can't wait to see how all that works out!

There was a bit of a side plot with Fallon's boss being ill and having ongoing issues with the gallery, and though I did figure that all out very early on, this was still a very fun, and enjoyable read overall!

I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This review is my personal opinion, voluntarily given.
Reviewed by Megan from Romanced by the Book

[Eileen]

Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips, book four in the Sterling Family series, is a single dad, age gap, instant attraction with a connection that sizzles, and a little mystery. Noah Powers, an attorney and single day, is struggling to keep a nanny to look after his exuberant nine year old twin daughters; never expecting the current one to lose his daughters at the park. While searching for his daughters he finds them nearby art gallery with gallery assistant and artist Fallon Sterling. Noah is intrigued by and attracted to Fallon while his daughters want to hang out with her.

There is an awareness and attraction between them from their first meeting, despite the age difference and the fact that he is a father. When his daughters instigate a second meeting between him and Fallon, he sees how she interacts with his daughters; making a huge impression on him. Neither is looking for anything serious, and Fallon has reason to be wary of older, successful men; yet, they find themselves unable to stay away from each other, partly due to his daughters, but mostly due to their unexpected sizzling chemistry.

Meanwhile, something strange, dangerous and frightening is happening at the gallery where Fallon works. The owner, Clara Morganville, is struggling with a series of illnesses, the gallery is vandalized and a fire threatens to destroy them all..

Ms. Phillips created a story of family and friendships, betrayal and greed, acceptance and love; that is exciting and entertaining but predictable. The secondary and supporting characters include Fallon’s brothers: Aiden, Jared, Dex and Remy, Noah’s daughters Dakota and Dylan, Noah’ s brother Liam, his sister Shannon, and their parents Nina and Joseph Powers; Fallon’s friend Brooklyn Snyder, and Noah’s ex Charlotte Kendall. There is something developing between Charlotte and Jared.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Sue Galuska · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fallon Sterling is trying to get her life back in order after the end of her relationship with a wealthy man. Fallon is now working at an art gallery owned by Clara Morganville. Clara treats Fallon like the daughter she never had and Fallon thinks of Clara as the mother she lost. One day two little girls pop in to the gallery. Dakota and Dylan are nine year old twins who are hiding out from their new nanny that they do not like. Shortly after a frazzled looking guy comes in looking like he is at his whits end. Enter Noah Powers....gorgeous dad to the adorable twins. Instantly Fallon is smitten but knowing that Noah is more than a few years older than her she is not interested because of her ex. But it seems that Dakota and Dylan have different plans.

Noah finds himself attracted to Fallon but doesn't know what to do since he is older and life with the twins and his job is hectic. Before Noah realizes it, he finds himself drawn to Fallon and finally gets her to agree to a date. Before they know it things quickly escalate. Just when their relationship is going well, something unexpected happens at the gallery. At the same time Clara hasn't been feeling well and ends up in the hospital. When it seems that everything calms down, another event happens that brings the seriousness of Noah and Fallon's relationship to light. Noah realizes that he needs Fallon permanently in his life and is going to make that happen. In the end these two get their perfect happy ever after.

I loved this age gap, single dad love story. I just adored Fallon. After the number her ex did to her, she deserved all the happiness she could get. Noah was living his life for his daughters and his job but never for himself. Once he made Fallon a part of his life, happiness finally found him.

[Betsy Chapman · Rating 4 out of 5]

📚: Just One More Temptation by Carly Phillips


Tropes:
👉 Age Gap
👉 Grumpy/Sunshine
👉 Single Dad


TWs 😟: Workplace Trespassing


Main Takeaway 🏹:


Synopsis 📜: Fallon Sterling’s one experience with a rich, older man ended in heartbreak. So when twin nine-year-old girls wind up in her gallery, followed by their oh-so-hot dad, she refuses to notice how sexy he is. And she will not let herself fall for his broody charms. Or his adorable daughters. That was her plan. Unfortunately, planning hasn't always been her strong suit…

Noah Powers needs a reliable nanny, not a romance with a much younger artist who his girls adore. The fact that he desires Fallon and the sunshine she brings into his drab world doesn't matter. His focus needs to be on his work and his daughters. Trouble is, he can never remember that when Fallon is in his arms.

Somewhere between a matchmaking family (his) and dangerous workplace drama (hers), Fallon and Noah realize they might have more in common than they thought. But is it enough for happily ever after?


Personal Thoughts 🤔: I’ve been on a Single Dad kick lately! I love a story where the FMC falls for the kid, or in this case, kids before she even meets the single dad. These twins are precocious and love to push boundaries but they are absolutely taken with Fallon from the moment they met her. Fallon and Noah didn’t stand a chance after that. Their chemistry is instantaneous as soon as Noah sees how his daughters react to Fallon’s presence. I also really enjoyed the solution to Noah’s reluctance to have more children, causing him to almost lose Fallon. The way his playboy brother helped him see past his hangups was masterful and made the angst completely worth it.

[Teresa Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just One More Temptation (The Sterling Family Book 4) by Carly Phillips is a fun novella between Art Gallery artist Fallon Sterling and High-End Attorney and single dad Noah Powers of nine-year-old twins. The twins are rebelling against the nannies their dad has left them with and tend to wander off in NYC. On a park outing, both girls took off before their Nanny noticed and had to call their dad to help find them. The girls had wandered into a nearby art gallery and went inside since Fallon resembled their mom from behind. The precocious girls kept finding their way to the Art Gallery and Fallon, who notified their dad by calling him since they memorized his phone number as they didn’t have a phone. Since their paths were constantly crossing, Noah and Fallon spent time together, and they realized there was a sizzling attraction between them, so they decided to explore their heady magnetism further.
Meanwhile, the art gallery’s owner has begun to decline since her son arrived home. The gallery itself had been damaged in a break-in. With work drama escalating and needing to stay busy, Fallon filled in and briefly helped to nanny the twins. As the suspense builds, the reader remains riveted to the pages to see how it will end as Fallon and Noah fall in love and make room in their lives for each other and the twin girls. Noah does not want any more children, but Fallon does want babies. Carly Phillips’s books always have a guaranteed HEA; it’s how each couple maneuvers their way through adversaries and internal hangups to get there. I am a big fan of Carly Phillips since one will always get a quality, fun read, no matter the book.

[Linda Ketter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just One More Temptation is book 4 in The Sterling Family series and follows Fallon Sterling as she finds love and mayhem with Noah Powers.

Noah is a buttoned up attorney with twin girls. When they disappear from the nanny, he finds himself searching for them in the shops closest to where they disappeared. When he finds them in an art gallery talking to Fallon he is both relieved and upset.

In their defense, the girls thought Fallon was their mom. From the back, they said she looked just like their mom. But their mom is in Egypt on an archaeological dig.

While in the gallery the girls fall in love with a painting. But Noah will not reward them for ditching their babysitter. Although he knows that deep down he is going to buy the painting for them.

Fallon works at the gallery under her mentor Clara. She wants to learn everything she can before she opens her own gallery.

When Clara starts falling ill, Fallon is worried. But Oliver, Clara’s son, says he is taking care of her.

When mishaps occur at the gallery, Noah offers to help out. But when they escalate there is only so much Noah or Fallon can do.

Meanwhile, Charlie, the girls’ mom, has come to town for a visit. The girls get some much needed mom time and Noah and Fallon get some much needed alone time.

But when mama Powers expresses her concerns over the age difference and Fallon’s desire to have a large family, a rift that had been brewing becomes a full blown washed out bridge.

I really enjoyed seeing Liam be the voice of calm and reason. His questions made Noah think. And it made him realize what he really wanted.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just One More Temptation is the fourth book in The Sterling Family series. This was a quick read, but a very enjoyable one!

Noah Powers is dad to nine-year old twin daughters who don't seem to love any of the nanny's he has hired so far. The girl's mother is on an archeological dig in Europe, so he is on his own to care for the girls and given his demanding work schedule, he needs the help with the girls. He gets a call that the girls have given their current nanny the slip, so he goes searching for them.

Fallon Sterling works at an art gallery where some of her own works are displayed. She is minding her own business at work when she finds the twins in the gallery. They think she resembles their mom from the back, so they were drawn to her. When Noah finds the girls at the gallery, he's relieved, but also quite taken with the much younger than he, Fallon.

With the twins drawn to Fallon, along with the feelings Noah is having too, he finds reasons to visit Fallon to get to know her better. Fallon had been in a relationship with an older man that didn't end well, so she is not looking for another relationship, but it's pretty clear she may not be able to fight what is happening between them. With Phillips way of adding intrigue and suspense we are treated to a quick moving, but intriguing story.

I enjoyed this story a lot and the addition of the twins made it that much better. I'm already looking forward to the next one in this series!

**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title in exchange for an honest review**

[Ria Alexander · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet, spicy & romantic

The fourth book in The Sterling Family Series , JUST ONE MORE TEMPTATION, is a grumpy/sunshine, single dad, age gap, he falls first romance which had me smiling from beginning to end.

Fallon Sterling works in an art gallery and dreams of owning her own one day. Noah Powers is a single dad with two precocious nine year old daughters. When the girls suddenly appear at the gallery, on their own, they inadvertently bring together Fallon and Noah. The attraction between Fallon and Noah is instant and their chemistry sparks. With Noah in need of a nanny for the girls and the art gallery closed due to a break-in and vandalism, Fallon offers to look after the girls for a week. During this time Fallon and Noah grow closer, but she is wary about any relationship because she's been hurt in the past and he is worried about their age difference. It doesn't take long before feelings deepen and hearts become involved, but will Fallon be able to open her heart again?

I loved everything abut this story. The chemistry, the sweetness, the twins' antics, the gradual fall into love. Of course it wouldn't be a Carly Phillips story without some suspense and intrigue involved, or the Sterling men making an appearance and adding some over-protectiveness. Overall, this was a terrific read and a wonderful addition to this enjoyable series.

Highly recommended.

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[lowkeyreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just One More Temptation is a delightful and entertaining addition to Carly Phillips' Sterling Family series. This age-gap, single-dad romance delivers on its promise of a spicy and fun read. The story follows Fallon, a free-spirited artist, and Noah, a grumpy single dad, as they navigate their unexpected attraction amidst family dynamics and workplace drama.

Phillips crafts engaging characters in Fallon and Noah. Fallon's warmth and ability to connect with Noah's twin daughters, Dakota and Dylan, are truly heartwarming. Noah's initial resistance to a relationship with Fallon, due to their age difference and his focus on his daughters, creates a compelling push-and-pull dynamic. The chemistry between them is undeniable, leading to some steamy and well-written intimate scenes.

The secondary characters add depth to the story, with appearances from Fallon's brothers and the introduction of Noah's family. The "matchmaking family" element injects humor and charm into the narrative. However, some plot points, such as the "dangerous workplace drama," felt somewhat predictable. Despite this, the book explores themes of family, friendship, trust, and acceptance in a satisfying way.

Overall, Just One More Temptation is a well-written and enjoyable contemporary romance. While the plot may have some predictable elements, the engaging characters, steamy romance, and heartwarming family moments make it a worthwhile read. I'd recommend it to fans of age-gap romances and those looking for a fun and lighthearted escape.