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Tempting Tatum
What do you do when your whole life crashes and burns? How do you get through the flames? Tatum Thompson is living the dream. Her life is perfect; with a loving boyfriend, loving parents and a soon to be college graduate how can life get better? Life is good until it isn't. When tragedy strikes Tatum runs to Josh only to find him in a compromising position with someone else. Turning away from the only life she knew, Tatum is forced to alter her life plan. Blaise Richards is a tattoo artist who moonlights as a volunteer fire fighter. Lies and deception leave his broken heart closed until the beautiful green eyed girl casts her spell over him. She’s making him feel things he’s never felt. Making him want things he thought he would never want. Tatum wants Mr. just for tonight. Blaise wants Tatum to be his forever. Can Mr. Just for tonight convince Tatum that she’s the one? How long can Tatum resist Blaise’s determination to make her his?
247 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 6, 2014
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Kaylee Ryan
98 books6,377 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kaylee Ryan has earned the affectionate title of “Queen of Swoon” from her devoted readers. With over sixty romance novels to her name, Kaylee has built a beloved catalog of heartfelt stories that celebrate love in all its tender, emotional, and undeniably swoony forms. Her signature blend of charm, chemistry, and genuine happily-ever-afters has captivated readers around the world.
When she’s not crafting new love stories or dreaming up her next unforgettable couple, Kaylee can usually be found with a book in hand, fueling her creativity as a lifelong reader. She cherishes the time spent with her family and friends, embracing the moments that inspire the heart of her stories.
When she’s not crafting new love stories or dreaming up her next unforgettable couple, Kaylee can usually be found with a book in hand, fueling her creativity as a lifelong reader. She cherishes the time spent with her family and friends, embracing the moments that inspire the heart of her stories.
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July 31, 2014
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Title: Tempting Tatum
Series:Standalone
Author: Kaylee Ryan
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Rating:1 stars
Cliffhanger:No
HEA:
This is one of those cases where everything about the book sounded appealing, I loved the cover, the reviews were (mostly) all positive, and I liked all the quotes I saw from the book. So naturally, I assumed this was a safe bet. Unfortunately, it seems I'm really in the minority here because this book really just was not for me. I hate writing negative reviews, especially when the author has been kind enough to share an ARC for review, but to be perfectly honest, there was a lot about this book that turned me off.
This book did not seem based in reality.I'm all for escapism and sometimes far fetched plots in the name of retreating from real life, but the characters did not act like realistic people I could empathize with and connect with. The hero was in serious insta-lust and so overly dramatic about his feelings for her from the minute he met her. It's reiterated over and how obsessed he is about needing to touch her. It got too repetitious and silly.
My hand is itching to touch her.
Again, feeling like I need to touch her, I lift her from the truck.
I continued to find ways to touch her, and hold her, longer than was legal or necessary for the game.
This girl...I've never been like this before, needing to touch someone, needing the connection.
This shit is not me, but I need to touch her.
I could go on. I was really done with hearing about it.
There was not enough character development.
Tatum has a horrible tragedy occur in the beginning of the book and I don't need a lot of angst, but as bad as the situation was, I felt nothing. She immediately picks up and moves to a new city with her best friend and her fiancé and right away meets Blaise, feels super attracted to Blaise, and non-stop thinks about Blaise. I didn't see a whole lot of the grieving process, or any normal reactions that a regular person would have.
Not enough steam
Some sexy times are not absolutely necessary for me to enjoy a book but I really felt it was lacking here. The hero is a former player who is so infatuated with her, that he refuses to sleep with her until she admits that she's his. I liked the idea of that-in theory. It's sounds sweet and romantic. But it dragged on through the majority of the book and not in a building anticipation and intensity kind of way. For me, it didn't make the first encounter together any hotter or worth the wait. In fact, my eyes may have done an eye roll and a possible, "You can't be serious." may have been uttered. Because, "hot" Blaise was a minuteman. He was invited to go condom free and was so overcome that it started....and then it was over.
Her breath hitches as I start to move a little faster. I'm not going to last. She feels like silk. My hand glides down and I begin to rub against her with my thumb. I hate this is happening so fast, but I can't stop it. I refuse to go without her.
And afterwards they were all...that was SO intense. I was not feeling it.
The writing I did not connect with.
The writing was so simple it was strange. At first, I thought it was just a random occurrence. But after about 30% in, I started seeing that every mental dialogue and "description" of feelings was very unembellished and very plain.
Her green tank is the same color as her eyes. I love her eyes. She looks to be about five foot five or so. Almost a full foot shorter than me. She's beautiful.
A little more detail, please? Like, she was so beautiful she made my head swim and my knees weak. She takes my breath away...
I don't know. Something.
The structure of the sentences was so mundane and bland it just kept jumping out at me no matter how much I tried to ignore it.
The basic story idea was good, but for me, it did not carry through in bringing the emotion and enjoyment of the characters. I liked that Blaise was a tattoo artist who was a twin and was a volunteer firefighter. It was also an easy, fast paced read, but too unbelievable for the majority. This apparently is a case of it's not you, it's me, based on the general public's reaction to this book, however. So if you are thinking about reading this book, don't judge by my reaction. You may be pleasantly surprised.
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Title: Tempting Tatum
Series:Standalone
Author: Kaylee Ryan
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Rating:1 stars
Cliffhanger:No
HEA:
This is one of those cases where everything about the book sounded appealing, I loved the cover, the reviews were (mostly) all positive, and I liked all the quotes I saw from the book. So naturally, I assumed this was a safe bet. Unfortunately, it seems I'm really in the minority here because this book really just was not for me. I hate writing negative reviews, especially when the author has been kind enough to share an ARC for review, but to be perfectly honest, there was a lot about this book that turned me off.
This book did not seem based in reality.I'm all for escapism and sometimes far fetched plots in the name of retreating from real life, but the characters did not act like realistic people I could empathize with and connect with. The hero was in serious insta-lust and so overly dramatic about his feelings for her from the minute he met her. It's reiterated over and how obsessed he is about needing to touch her. It got too repetitious and silly.
My hand is itching to touch her.
Again, feeling like I need to touch her, I lift her from the truck.
I continued to find ways to touch her, and hold her, longer than was legal or necessary for the game.
This girl...I've never been like this before, needing to touch someone, needing the connection.
This shit is not me, but I need to touch her.
I could go on. I was really done with hearing about it.
There was not enough character development.
Tatum has a horrible tragedy occur in the beginning of the book and I don't need a lot of angst, but as bad as the situation was, I felt nothing. She immediately picks up and moves to a new city with her best friend and her fiancé and right away meets Blaise, feels super attracted to Blaise, and non-stop thinks about Blaise. I didn't see a whole lot of the grieving process, or any normal reactions that a regular person would have.
Not enough steam
Some sexy times are not absolutely necessary for me to enjoy a book but I really felt it was lacking here. The hero is a former player who is so infatuated with her, that he refuses to sleep with her until she admits that she's his. I liked the idea of that-in theory. It's sounds sweet and romantic. But it dragged on through the majority of the book and not in a building anticipation and intensity kind of way. For me, it didn't make the first encounter together any hotter or worth the wait. In fact, my eyes may have done an eye roll and a possible, "You can't be serious." may have been uttered. Because, "hot" Blaise was a minuteman. He was invited to go condom free and was so overcome that it started....and then it was over.
Her breath hitches as I start to move a little faster. I'm not going to last. She feels like silk. My hand glides down and I begin to rub against her with my thumb. I hate this is happening so fast, but I can't stop it. I refuse to go without her.
And afterwards they were all...that was SO intense. I was not feeling it.
The writing I did not connect with.
The writing was so simple it was strange. At first, I thought it was just a random occurrence. But after about 30% in, I started seeing that every mental dialogue and "description" of feelings was very unembellished and very plain.
Her green tank is the same color as her eyes. I love her eyes. She looks to be about five foot five or so. Almost a full foot shorter than me. She's beautiful.
A little more detail, please? Like, she was so beautiful she made my head swim and my knees weak. She takes my breath away...
I don't know. Something.
The structure of the sentences was so mundane and bland it just kept jumping out at me no matter how much I tried to ignore it.
The basic story idea was good, but for me, it did not carry through in bringing the emotion and enjoyment of the characters. I liked that Blaise was a tattoo artist who was a twin and was a volunteer firefighter. It was also an easy, fast paced read, but too unbelievable for the majority. This apparently is a case of it's not you, it's me, based on the general public's reaction to this book, however. So if you are thinking about reading this book, don't judge by my reaction. You may be pleasantly surprised.
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November 21, 2016
I'm on a Kaylee Ryan reading binge and I don't think it will stop until I've read them all. Her books just work for me. They have all of the things I love:
-insta-love
-dedicated Heroes who are all in when they meet "the one"
-great secondary characters that you want as your own friends and family
-a little angst (but not too much)
This is the story of Blaise and Tatum. Tatum has had a rough couple of months. Her life was forever changed in one day and she moves with her bff and her fiancé for a fresh start. I loved Tate's strength and the relationship she had with Leah. Everyone hopes to have a friend like this in their life. Tate was hurt badly by her ex and is worried about trusting another man.
Blaise has a good life. He owns his dream business with his brother, volunteers as a firefighter, has an amazing family and great friends. He was also burned by an ex in the past and just doesn't know if he can trust again. He is tired of the single life though and once he meets Tate, he is all in and begins to pursue her.
The thing I love about Kaylee Ryan's books is that they always seem to have this group of people that not only become great friends but each other's family. They are there for each other and would do anything to help when any of them need it. There seems to always be others in the group becoming a couple as well in the background and falling in love. It just makes me want their stories too. I would love to read Brent and Leah's, and Ember and Jackson's stories as well. Greedy, I know.
This also had an amazing epilogue. Would I have liked a look further in the future? Of course but once again it's just me being greedy. I can't wait to read more by this author who has definitely become an automatic one-click for me.
-insta-love
-dedicated Heroes who are all in when they meet "the one"
-great secondary characters that you want as your own friends and family
-a little angst (but not too much)
This is the story of Blaise and Tatum. Tatum has had a rough couple of months. Her life was forever changed in one day and she moves with her bff and her fiancé for a fresh start. I loved Tate's strength and the relationship she had with Leah. Everyone hopes to have a friend like this in their life. Tate was hurt badly by her ex and is worried about trusting another man.
Blaise has a good life. He owns his dream business with his brother, volunteers as a firefighter, has an amazing family and great friends. He was also burned by an ex in the past and just doesn't know if he can trust again. He is tired of the single life though and once he meets Tate, he is all in and begins to pursue her.
The thing I love about Kaylee Ryan's books is that they always seem to have this group of people that not only become great friends but each other's family. They are there for each other and would do anything to help when any of them need it. There seems to always be others in the group becoming a couple as well in the background and falling in love. It just makes me want their stories too. I would love to read Brent and Leah's, and Ember and Jackson's stories as well. Greedy, I know.
This also had an amazing epilogue. Would I have liked a look further in the future? Of course but once again it's just me being greedy. I can't wait to read more by this author who has definitely become an automatic one-click for me.
November 24, 2015
This story was about Blaise-26 and Tatum-22. Blaise owns a tattoo shop with his brother, Asher and also a volunteer firefighter. Tatum's graduating in college.
The story started of where Tatum was in the hospital. Her parents died from a fatal car accident then she caught her boyfriend, Josh having sex with another woman.
Her bestfriend, Leah and Leah's fiancé, Brent asked her to come with them to Tennessee after graduation and she agreed to stay with them there.
Blaise and Tatum met at the day of her job interview as PR rep and got the job the same day. His sister, Ember and Tatum became roomies too.
They started to get to know each other but they're both fighting their feeling especially Tatum because of the loss of her parents and her ex cheated on her. She needed to move on from everything and just starting a new life.
Blaise told her that he won't make love to her until she's his and ready. He even asked her to go to his place and it was the first time he let a woman go to his place besides his family.
They went to a concert in Nashville then they went back to the hotel and finally, she told him she's his. Yes, finally!
And it's so cute how proud Blaise about her being his girlfriend.
On a Monday night, she went out to shop for groceries and there she saw Blaise's ex, Beth with her daughter. She told Tatum that Blaise was the father and because of her insecurities, she started to doubt Blaise.
She had an accident the same night on her way to Ohio. Blaise just finished a run when there's another one so they went there not knowing it's Tatum. When he found out, he tried to run to her but his dad and twin brother stopped him so others can do their job to let her out and checked the extent of her injuries. He's a mess and in so much pain seeing her like that.
At the hospital, their family and friends were there and the doctor told them about her injuries
When the obstetrician came together with the medical assistant who was his ex, Beth, she came clean about the lies she told to Tatum. So when Tatum woke up, they talked about it and she also realized that Blaise would never lie to her.
The obstetrician checked her and the baby
It also has an epilogue. And it's really a nice one. And we get to know what also happened to their family and friends.
I love Blaise! How sweet he is. He's so patient waiting for Blaise to be his. He did not give up and continue to pursue her. He's really a good man. A great one in fact!
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Safety:
The story started of where Tatum was in the hospital. Her parents died from a fatal car accident then she caught her boyfriend, Josh having sex with another woman.
Her bestfriend, Leah and Leah's fiancé, Brent asked her to come with them to Tennessee after graduation and she agreed to stay with them there.
Blaise and Tatum met at the day of her job interview as PR rep and got the job the same day. His sister, Ember and Tatum became roomies too.
They started to get to know each other but they're both fighting their feeling especially Tatum because of the loss of her parents and her ex cheated on her. She needed to move on from everything and just starting a new life.
Blaise told her that he won't make love to her until she's his and ready. He even asked her to go to his place and it was the first time he let a woman go to his place besides his family.
They went to a concert in Nashville then they went back to the hotel and finally, she told him she's his. Yes, finally!
And it's so cute how proud Blaise about her being his girlfriend.
On a Monday night, she went out to shop for groceries and there she saw Blaise's ex, Beth with her daughter. She told Tatum that Blaise was the father and because of her insecurities, she started to doubt Blaise.
She had an accident the same night on her way to Ohio. Blaise just finished a run when there's another one so they went there not knowing it's Tatum. When he found out, he tried to run to her but his dad and twin brother stopped him so others can do their job to let her out and checked the extent of her injuries. He's a mess and in so much pain seeing her like that.
At the hospital, their family and friends were there and the doctor told them about her injuries
When the obstetrician came together with the medical assistant who was his ex, Beth, she came clean about the lies she told to Tatum. So when Tatum woke up, they talked about it and she also realized that Blaise would never lie to her.
The obstetrician checked her and the baby
It also has an epilogue. And it's really a nice one. And we get to know what also happened to their family and friends.
I love Blaise! How sweet he is. He's so patient waiting for Blaise to be his. He did not give up and continue to pursue her. He's really a good man. A great one in fact!
Triggers:
Safety:
November 27, 2015
Contains Spoilers!!!!!
Four stars because I really loved Blaise !:)I ended up liking this so much! Blaise oh that man was so caring,loving,patient and just wonderful:)Tatum was just a sweetheart. I loved all the side characters! they are a beautiful family:) I'm glad I kept reading this! a enjoyable read! epilogue was just the way I like it:)
Safety: So ok hero and heroine both have exes. both cheated on them. hero was with his for 2 years. He was going to ask her to marry him but found out she was cheating on him and she was 6 weeks pregnant from someone else. they haven't had sex for longer than that. I didn't like that for a bit he kept saying like how he wanted marraige,babies etc with her. and she hurt him and ruined him for any relationships(this was before he met the h). Really though he didnt love her he cared for her sure but that's it(he even says that realizes it)and the only reason he was going to ask her to marry him is because he thought that was the next step. Heroine isn't and will never be second best. he feels something with her he never felt with anyone not even his ex. he never even had sex without condoms before the h:)yay! they broke up 3years before. Heroine found ex cheating the same day her parents died . she was With him for a year. she of course thought she loved him but no she really didnt. this was a few months before she mets the H. she was heartbroken more so of her parents. She has alittle more trouble trusting because of what ex did. she tried to push H away but it never really happens. her ex doesn't show up at all so no other man drama. some other woman drama. H has a friend with benefits who calls him when she is in town(shes a model) and they hook up. they both tell each other if they find someone thats out they will just remain good friends. I didnt like that. luckily we only hear from her once when she calls to tell him she met someone.(at his point he met h once and only brief at her job). he is happy for her wishes her good luck. she tells him she will call him but we dont hear from her anymore. after his ex beth he kinda of became a playboy not bad but didn't do relationships. he owns a tatttoo shop and some women try to come on to him . before he would take some of them up on their offers but lately he wants more so he stops(this is even before he met h) definitely doesnt after meeting the h. he wants marriage,babies etc. although he slept around alittle After his ex he really isn't the type. beth his ex does show up twice. once when they are out at a bar . she tries to cause a little drama but H shuts her down completely. I loved it! another time she sees h and tells her lies which causes h to get in an accident. oh wait and another time in the hospital we see her. she is a nurse and feels bad she lied and comes clean. the H tells her off and tells her to get the hell out and never come around his girl again! I loved that part too. I think that's it. I might have not remember some but you get my point. and you see even though at first I didn't like how he thought he felt for his ex she wasnt and isn't anything to him anymore. Even when he was with her it was just more of being comfortable and convenience not love:) H And h love each other so much and never felt it before. Both always used condoms in their past and the first time without together:) oh and no references to H or h with their bedroom skills.
Four stars because I really loved Blaise !:)I ended up liking this so much! Blaise oh that man was so caring,loving,patient and just wonderful:)Tatum was just a sweetheart. I loved all the side characters! they are a beautiful family:) I'm glad I kept reading this! a enjoyable read! epilogue was just the way I like it:)
Safety: So ok hero and heroine both have exes. both cheated on them. hero was with his for 2 years. He was going to ask her to marry him but found out she was cheating on him and she was 6 weeks pregnant from someone else. they haven't had sex for longer than that. I didn't like that for a bit he kept saying like how he wanted marraige,babies etc with her. and she hurt him and ruined him for any relationships(this was before he met the h). Really though he didnt love her he cared for her sure but that's it(he even says that realizes it)and the only reason he was going to ask her to marry him is because he thought that was the next step. Heroine isn't and will never be second best. he feels something with her he never felt with anyone not even his ex. he never even had sex without condoms before the h:)yay! they broke up 3years before. Heroine found ex cheating the same day her parents died . she was With him for a year. she of course thought she loved him but no she really didnt. this was a few months before she mets the H. she was heartbroken more so of her parents. She has alittle more trouble trusting because of what ex did. she tried to push H away but it never really happens. her ex doesn't show up at all so no other man drama. some other woman drama. H has a friend with benefits who calls him when she is in town(shes a model) and they hook up. they both tell each other if they find someone thats out they will just remain good friends. I didnt like that. luckily we only hear from her once when she calls to tell him she met someone.(at his point he met h once and only brief at her job). he is happy for her wishes her good luck. she tells him she will call him but we dont hear from her anymore. after his ex beth he kinda of became a playboy not bad but didn't do relationships. he owns a tatttoo shop and some women try to come on to him . before he would take some of them up on their offers but lately he wants more so he stops(this is even before he met h) definitely doesnt after meeting the h. he wants marriage,babies etc. although he slept around alittle After his ex he really isn't the type. beth his ex does show up twice. once when they are out at a bar . she tries to cause a little drama but H shuts her down completely. I loved it! another time she sees h and tells her lies which causes h to get in an accident. oh wait and another time in the hospital we see her. she is a nurse and feels bad she lied and comes clean. the H tells her off and tells her to get the hell out and never come around his girl again! I loved that part too. I think that's it. I might have not remember some but you get my point. and you see even though at first I didn't like how he thought he felt for his ex she wasnt and isn't anything to him anymore. Even when he was with her it was just more of being comfortable and convenience not love:) H And h love each other so much and never felt it before. Both always used condoms in their past and the first time without together:) oh and no references to H or h with their bedroom skills.
November 13, 2016
**audio reread 11/12-11/13**
Just finished an audio reread of this fantastic story! It had been a while since I read it but I loved it just as much as the first time! I am very particular when it comes to narrators and these two were both amazing.
~sweet, sexy, loyal patient hero
~endearing heroine who had been through a lot, but finally let the hero in and found her happiness
~a bit of pushing away by Tatum at first but Blaise never gave up and was so patient with her.
~no cheating whatsoever
~om drama
~ow drama
~epilogue was not as far into the future as I typically like, but I adored it so much!
Just finished an audio reread of this fantastic story! It had been a while since I read it but I loved it just as much as the first time! I am very particular when it comes to narrators and these two were both amazing.
~sweet, sexy, loyal patient hero
~endearing heroine who had been through a lot, but finally let the hero in and found her happiness
~a bit of pushing away by Tatum at first but Blaise never gave up and was so patient with her.
~no cheating whatsoever
~om drama
~ow drama
~epilogue was not as far into the future as I typically like, but I adored it so much!
August 13, 2014
Holy amateur writing, Batman.
Was this written by a 12-year-old? I have to check because I haven't yet...
OK, that's a negative. Kaylee Ryan is at least old enough to be married and have a child. Why, then, does this read like the juvenile fantasy of a pre-teen with a tattoo fixation? I'm not even sure I have the words to express just how awful the writing is, but I'll try.
First, the humor is embarrassingly shallow, stilted, and unoriginal. The characters are laughing at things that wouldn't have even been funny in a mid-90's toilet comedy, and it's all very forced. Laughing about an overweight mover's sweaty, hairy ass crack? Really?
Second, the male perspective? Blaise's POV? Wow. When a tattooed, muscle-bound, volunteer firefighter and tattoo artist says things like, "We've been doing this since we were little tykes" and "UGH!", the author has lost me completely. I can't even fully relate how awful that POV is. I'll give you a taste.
"Nothing beats Momma's homemade cinnamon rolls. Mom joins me a few minutes later and I've already had two rolls. She just smiles at me and shakes her head. "Good thing I made a double batch," she chuckles. Yep. Best mom ever!"
Well, golly gee willikers.
I hate it when it's painfully obvious that a male POV was written by a woman. I hate it even more when that woman is a terrible writer.
And what ever happened to research? Tattoos take longer than 20 minutes, even small ones, and there's a hell of a lot of prep and aftercare to be slogged through. If Blaise and Asher actually ran their business like that, I'd place good money on the fact that their tattoos are shit and they'll end up shut down for health violations.
This book was actually painful to slog through. Just so smarmy and pointless and boring. And predictable on top of everything else. The sad state of literature today. If you want a sweet, simple story, there are plenty out there written by people who have at least a small talent for storytelling. This is not one of those stories.
Was this written by a 12-year-old? I have to check because I haven't yet...
OK, that's a negative. Kaylee Ryan is at least old enough to be married and have a child. Why, then, does this read like the juvenile fantasy of a pre-teen with a tattoo fixation? I'm not even sure I have the words to express just how awful the writing is, but I'll try.
First, the humor is embarrassingly shallow, stilted, and unoriginal. The characters are laughing at things that wouldn't have even been funny in a mid-90's toilet comedy, and it's all very forced. Laughing about an overweight mover's sweaty, hairy ass crack? Really?
Second, the male perspective? Blaise's POV? Wow. When a tattooed, muscle-bound, volunteer firefighter and tattoo artist says things like, "We've been doing this since we were little tykes" and "UGH!", the author has lost me completely. I can't even fully relate how awful that POV is. I'll give you a taste.
"Nothing beats Momma's homemade cinnamon rolls. Mom joins me a few minutes later and I've already had two rolls. She just smiles at me and shakes her head. "Good thing I made a double batch," she chuckles. Yep. Best mom ever!"
Well, golly gee willikers.
I hate it when it's painfully obvious that a male POV was written by a woman. I hate it even more when that woman is a terrible writer.
And what ever happened to research? Tattoos take longer than 20 minutes, even small ones, and there's a hell of a lot of prep and aftercare to be slogged through. If Blaise and Asher actually ran their business like that, I'd place good money on the fact that their tattoos are shit and they'll end up shut down for health violations.
This book was actually painful to slog through. Just so smarmy and pointless and boring. And predictable on top of everything else. The sad state of literature today. If you want a sweet, simple story, there are plenty out there written by people who have at least a small talent for storytelling. This is not one of those stories.
January 12, 2022
2 DNF Stars
Didn't connect with the story or the writing. The opening scene of the book being a death and the heroine grieving after it always throws me off because it's hard to feel sympathy for the heroine when I don't even know her. The characters are also a little too "perfect" for me😬
Safety:
Didn't get far enough but there is cheating from heroines ex and hero's ex (not together) pretty sure it's completely safe though
Didn't connect with the story or the writing. The opening scene of the book being a death and the heroine grieving after it always throws me off because it's hard to feel sympathy for the heroine when I don't even know her. The characters are also a little too "perfect" for me😬
Safety:
Didn't get far enough but there is cheating from heroines ex and hero's ex (not together) pretty sure it's completely safe though
July 11, 2014
I loved this book. Blaise is the perfect book boyfriend - tattoo artist and hot firefighter all in one. He is such a sweetheart and he is one sexy man. This book was sugary sweet with very low angst and drama. I love that it is a dual POV. I also really enjoyed the supporting characters. I really loved the friendship between Tatum and her best friend Leah. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet, low-angst romance.
December 13, 2016
Well, I finally finished this damn book. It has taken me three tries to stick with it and finish it. It was just "okay" for me other than Blaise. He was great and I loved him. I also loved the side characters and would love to read some of their stories.
One big issue I had was, to me, there were just useless details. I think in the beginning it was just so much about the two of them apart (before they ever met...around 30%) that it didn't keep my interest. Each time I read, I pushed through a little further. One completely useless detail, was the roughly two pages devoted to the history and a phone conversation between Blaise and his "friend with benefits" and how she was moving on. This had no value whatsoever to the story for me. I couldn't have cared less. She never pops back up again and there's no drama from it. All it really did was confuse me because he's mentioned several times to have been with lots of girls who come in the shop but then these few pages are devoted to talking about them being together so he gets what he needs without having to go looking. So, see, I was a bit confused.
The other issue I had was Tatum herself. I realize she was heartbroken over her parents and her cheating ex. But it took way too long for her to admit she wanted to be with Blaise and then in the last 10% she believes he's lied to her about his skanky ex. It just pissed me off and made me not like her even more.
So, this was just a mixed bag for me. Based on Blaise it would be a good 4-4.5 Stars. But based on Tatum 1.5-2....So, I'm going with 3 and hoping the Christmas novella is better.
One big issue I had was, to me, there were just useless details. I think in the beginning it was just so much about the two of them apart (before they ever met...around 30%) that it didn't keep my interest. Each time I read, I pushed through a little further. One completely useless detail, was the roughly two pages devoted to the history and a phone conversation between Blaise and his "friend with benefits" and how she was moving on. This had no value whatsoever to the story for me. I couldn't have cared less. She never pops back up again and there's no drama from it. All it really did was confuse me because he's mentioned several times to have been with lots of girls who come in the shop but then these few pages are devoted to talking about them being together so he gets what he needs without having to go looking. So, see, I was a bit confused.
The other issue I had was Tatum herself. I realize she was heartbroken over her parents and her cheating ex. But it took way too long for her to admit she wanted to be with Blaise and then in the last 10% she believes he's lied to her about his skanky ex. It just pissed me off and made me not like her even more.
So, this was just a mixed bag for me. Based on Blaise it would be a good 4-4.5 Stars. But based on Tatum 1.5-2....So, I'm going with 3 and hoping the Christmas novella is better.
July 5, 2014
☆I received an ARC from LBTS PR for the upcoming blog tour. Thank you!!☆
3.75 stars!! ☆☆☆☆
Resisting Tatum was one of those sugary sweet romances hedging on engaging forward and taking chances in life and love.
Tatum “Tate” Thompson
just lost her entire world. Her parents are dead and she just caught her longtime boyfriend in between the legs of another woman.
Reeling from these events, she is given a proposition by her bestie to pick up and move on in another city to start over. Tate reluctantly agrees and becomes the new PR girl working alongside Nancy Richardson: mother of our male heroine, Blaise.
So Blaise.
Also spurned in the game of love, tattoo parlor owner/volunteer firefighter, Blaise Richardson, knows the risks of putting his heart on the line. Vowing to never get to close to another woman, this all changes the moment he enter's his mother's work place and lays eyes on the brunette beauty with striking green eyes.
She's DIFFERENT. And not like any other woman he's ever seen or met.
He has to know her. He has to make her his. And there is nothing that will stop him....
EXCEPT...maybe Tatum herself...
Caught up with the same undeniable connection as what Blaise feels for her, Tate refuses to be hurt again.
Blaise wants forever but Tate will only relent for one night. She will let go for one unadulterated night of passion but no more.
Even if...she's slowly but surely falling deeply in love with him.
Will Blaise mend Tate’s tattered heart and convince her to take a chance on him?
And Tate. With all of the heartache that she’s suffered in the last few months, will she open herself up to the possibility of true happiness and the deepest love she could ever wish for? Read and you will find out!
#A cutesy romance that was pretty cheesy and a little unrealistic at times BUT will nonetheless make you feel jittery with butterflies in your tummy!!
After all:
-Kind of sounds like “When a Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever” from Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Series don’t ya think?-
Gosh, these headstrong and passionate men trying to win over these stubborn yet broken women! You go get 'em! And, Happy Hunting!
3.75 stars!! ☆☆☆☆
Resisting Tatum was one of those sugary sweet romances hedging on engaging forward and taking chances in life and love.
Tatum “Tate” Thompson
just lost her entire world. Her parents are dead and she just caught her longtime boyfriend in between the legs of another woman.
Reeling from these events, she is given a proposition by her bestie to pick up and move on in another city to start over. Tate reluctantly agrees and becomes the new PR girl working alongside Nancy Richardson: mother of our male heroine, Blaise.
So Blaise.
Also spurned in the game of love, tattoo parlor owner/volunteer firefighter, Blaise Richardson, knows the risks of putting his heart on the line. Vowing to never get to close to another woman, this all changes the moment he enter's his mother's work place and lays eyes on the brunette beauty with striking green eyes.
She's DIFFERENT. And not like any other woman he's ever seen or met.
He has to know her. He has to make her his. And there is nothing that will stop him....
EXCEPT...maybe Tatum herself...
Caught up with the same undeniable connection as what Blaise feels for her, Tate refuses to be hurt again.
Blaise wants forever but Tate will only relent for one night. She will let go for one unadulterated night of passion but no more.
Even if...she's slowly but surely falling deeply in love with him.
Will Blaise mend Tate’s tattered heart and convince her to take a chance on him?
And Tate. With all of the heartache that she’s suffered in the last few months, will she open herself up to the possibility of true happiness and the deepest love she could ever wish for? Read and you will find out!
#A cutesy romance that was pretty cheesy and a little unrealistic at times BUT will nonetheless make you feel jittery with butterflies in your tummy!!
-Kind of sounds like “When a Maddox boy falls in love, he loves forever” from Jamie McGuire's Beautiful Series don’t ya think?-
Gosh, these headstrong and passionate men trying to win over these stubborn yet broken women! You go get 'em! And, Happy Hunting!
July 1, 2023
2 ⭐⭐ - Meh!
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That is until I look up and see Josh, my boyfriend, with some blonde chick slouched over the arm of the couch. He has a tight grip on her hair as he plunges himself inside of her, over and over again. I stand there frozen, shock preventing me from moving.
Just two short hours ago, I was notified that I lost both of my parents in a fatal car crash, and the one person who I needed, the one person who I thought could bring me comfort, was just buried five inches, sad but true, into some blonde bimbo. What do you say to that?
I’m standing in the doorway. “I needed you.” I say as tears run unchecked down my face. His betrayal slicing me to my core. I am broken, broken and alone.
Josh cheated on me. My parents are gone.
He no longer exists in my world. I needed him; he was fucking someone else. That is the end of our story.
Heather and I dated after Beth and I broke up. It was a short-lived courtship. We have nothing in common well, except the sex.
So, when she’s in town, she calls and we hook up.
We talk about everything. She’s one of my closest friends, with benefits.
I need to get this attraction worked out of my system. Sure, she’s gorgeous and her eyes captivate me, but shit, I’m acting like the fifteen-year-old version of myself with this girl.
What is she doing to me? I haven’t had thoughts like this since… well, since Beth and I parted ways.
I don’t cuddle, not since Beth, and even then, that just wasn’t our thing.
April 17, 2016
I have loved all of Author Kaylee Ryan's books. I will say I think TEMPTING TATUM is by far my Favorite. I fell in Love with all the Characters from this story. Tatum has it all Loving parents and Josh her boy friend. Ready to graduate from College she gets the worst new ever. In one day she looses her parents in a tragic accident and the guy she thought was her future. Having nothing left to keep her in Ohio, her Best Friend and truly like a sister Leah ask her to move with her to TN with her and her future Husband, Brent. New life in TN Tatum is ready to live again. Blaise has what he thinks is a good life, great family, owns a Tattoo shop with his twin Asher, and no shortage of women when he wants. The day Blaise sets eyes on Tatum he doesn't understand the draw. He can't stop thinking about Tatum, he is convinced Tatam put a Voodoo spell on him, LOL. Funny how things and life are when you are not looking, you find the love of your life but can he convince the girl,you are not like her EX that left you hurt, that he is he done, "She is his One". Can Tatum open her heart again can she let the walls down and let Blaise in, trust him with her heart to keep it safe. Well what Tatun doesn't know is Blaise is ready to show her just what a real Love is and he is there for the long haul. I say get ready to Love the whole Richards family. I sure did. This was an AMAZING Story.
July 7, 2014
What can I say about this book beside the fact it was an amazing read! I didn't want to put it down!
In one day Tatum Thompson has her whole life turned upside down. She is told some horrible news and all she can think of doing is going to see her boyfriend Josh of two years. She just wanted to be in his arms. She fines him “buried five inches, sad but true into some blonde bimbo”. Her best friend Leah since kindergarten talks Tatum into moving to TN with her and her fiancé Brent! Once again Tatum world if turned upside down when she meets Blaise! Blaise is a HOT tattoo artist, volunteer Fire Fighter! The first time he see Tatum he knew he just had to have her! Will Tatum open her heart again for Blaise or did her Ex- Josh break it forever?!
In one day Tatum Thompson has her whole life turned upside down. She is told some horrible news and all she can think of doing is going to see her boyfriend Josh of two years. She just wanted to be in his arms. She fines him “buried five inches, sad but true into some blonde bimbo”. Her best friend Leah since kindergarten talks Tatum into moving to TN with her and her fiancé Brent! Once again Tatum world if turned upside down when she meets Blaise! Blaise is a HOT tattoo artist, volunteer Fire Fighter! The first time he see Tatum he knew he just had to have her! Will Tatum open her heart again for Blaise or did her Ex- Josh break it forever?!
July 6, 2014
☆ Complimentary copy provided by the author (Kaylee Ryan) in exchange for an honest review ☆
~ THANK YOU ~
A tragic story of loss, Betrayal and re-opening a broken heart to love again.
will write up review tomorrow
~ THANK YOU ~
A tragic story of loss, Betrayal and re-opening a broken heart to love again.
will write up review tomorrow
November 17, 2017
Super low angst. Normally, I might rate this a little lower complaining about the lack of strife or action. But I was in the mood for easy and I got what I wanted!
The hero, Blaze, was fabulous. Way too perfect to be real, but I do not read for reality. Although he does have an odd name. Tatum wasn't so bad herself. I liked her.
I can't really say more than that. He was all in from first sight. She needed a bit of convincing, but for valid reasons. It was fun, light and easy.
The hero, Blaze, was fabulous. Way too perfect to be real, but I do not read for reality. Although he does have an odd name. Tatum wasn't so bad herself. I liked her.
I can't really say more than that. He was all in from first sight. She needed a bit of convincing, but for valid reasons. It was fun, light and easy.
cheaters-om-ow-drama
April 17, 2023Heather is a beautiful girl. She and I both just want to be able to relieve some tension without a bunch of random hook-ups. It works for us. Hell, we have given each other dating advice. We talk about everything. She's one of my closest friends, with benefits. We both have vowed when that special someone comes along, we will remain close friends and have no hard feelings. It works for us.
Those were H's words and they ruined the entire book for me and this was after he had already met h and was fascinated with her. After this part the entire book was just a piece of crap for me, I'm sorry but if my bf ever were good friends with his fuck buddy I would never even go near him.
Those were H's words and they ruined the entire book for me and this was after he had already met h and was fascinated with her. After this part the entire book was just a piece of crap for me, I'm sorry but if my bf ever were good friends with his fuck buddy I would never even go near him.
February 7, 2017
Tatum had a major upset. Her parents die in a car accident and when looking for comfort finds out her boyfriend is cheating. She ends up going to her best friend for comfort and to get herself together to decided what to do next.
Her best friend is engaged and moving away to Tennessee with her fiance. They then offer to have her move with them since nothing is keeping her in Ohio. The bff fiance even helps line up a potential job for her. So she decides to take the chance.
Blaise is a tattoo owner with his twin and part time volunteer firefighter. He broke up with a girl that he thought the next step would be marriage but he finds out not only did she cheat but is pregnant with another man's baby. So he hasn't had any interest in relationship since he hasn't found anyone that would make him want one.
He meets Tatum when he sees her at the office his mother works for and he is immediately taken with her and in a short time knows this is the one for him and pursues her until understands they belong together.
I really, really thought I would enjoy this book since I really enjoyed another book from this author. It even started off good but for me it took that turn that I ended up not liking it as much as it went on. I felt like the book got slow in spots. It skipped major time which I don't really have issues with but this felt like I was missing so much within that time especially since the couple didn't really get together until way later in the book due to the heroine.
I loved the hero. He was a really good guy and I could see him being very sexy. Even the side characters were good and added good chemistry to the book. The problem was all the heroine for me. I understood her issues. She lost her family and realized her relationship wasn't what she thought it was but she held onto the ex issue way too long to me. Especially when she realized her feelings weren't there and the relationship was lacking. I felt she seemed more like a 18 year girl than a 22 year old. Her best friend and her fiance seemed to almost become her parents instead of just friends. She assumed so much about the hero even though he never treated her that way nor did she see his behavior to back it up. I felt like the whole book she was caught up in her own head and even in the end she never truly came out of it. She had people reassuring her, helping her, and reaching out to her the whole book and she never really gave it back to me. She seemed to keep everyone at a distance and even the hero only got so much from her. The conflict at the end really just killed her for me with her behavior and even the epilogue didn't save my opinion of her. I just never felt she loved the hero like he did her and that she seemed to be detached with the other to me. I felt everyone else closeness and love but not her. I don't know why. She just annoyed me to the point that I didn't like and couldn't relate to her.
Her best friend is engaged and moving away to Tennessee with her fiance. They then offer to have her move with them since nothing is keeping her in Ohio. The bff fiance even helps line up a potential job for her. So she decides to take the chance.
Blaise is a tattoo owner with his twin and part time volunteer firefighter. He broke up with a girl that he thought the next step would be marriage but he finds out not only did she cheat but is pregnant with another man's baby. So he hasn't had any interest in relationship since he hasn't found anyone that would make him want one.
He meets Tatum when he sees her at the office his mother works for and he is immediately taken with her and in a short time knows this is the one for him and pursues her until understands they belong together.
I really, really thought I would enjoy this book since I really enjoyed another book from this author. It even started off good but for me it took that turn that I ended up not liking it as much as it went on. I felt like the book got slow in spots. It skipped major time which I don't really have issues with but this felt like I was missing so much within that time especially since the couple didn't really get together until way later in the book due to the heroine.
I loved the hero. He was a really good guy and I could see him being very sexy. Even the side characters were good and added good chemistry to the book. The problem was all the heroine for me. I understood her issues. She lost her family and realized her relationship wasn't what she thought it was but she held onto the ex issue way too long to me. Especially when she realized her feelings weren't there and the relationship was lacking. I felt she seemed more like a 18 year girl than a 22 year old. Her best friend and her fiance seemed to almost become her parents instead of just friends. She assumed so much about the hero even though he never treated her that way nor did she see his behavior to back it up. I felt like the whole book she was caught up in her own head and even in the end she never truly came out of it. She had people reassuring her, helping her, and reaching out to her the whole book and she never really gave it back to me. She seemed to keep everyone at a distance and even the hero only got so much from her. The conflict at the end really just killed her for me with her behavior and even the epilogue didn't save my opinion of her. I just never felt she loved the hero like he did her and that she seemed to be detached with the other to me. I felt everyone else closeness and love but not her. I don't know why. She just annoyed me to the point that I didn't like and couldn't relate to her.
October 2, 2014
1.75 Disappointed stars.
This one just wasn't for me. I am in the minority and understand I must be missing something everyone else loved. I think my biggest critique would be the writing from Blaise's POV. I have never felt so strongly that a man just wouldn't think, talk or act like that. Regardless of being besotted. It made me roll my eyes & literally cringe. I'm not a dark read junkie by any means, but this one was just WAY too rainbows, kittens, unicorns & plus signs on pee sticks for my taste.
I didn't feel there was any character development when the story began with the tragedies that shaped the story. I felt ZERO emotion for Tatum when her parents were killed. When she found her boyfriend ass over ankles inside a bimbo. I cannot articulate how to do it better, but I just know that how it was written didn't grab my emotions at all. I just felt annoyed that I was so unconcerned for what should have been a gripping moment.
I can enjoy a PG story (no really I can!!) but this one seemed as though it couldn't make up its mind. Do I want to be full force NA? (It used lines like- i want to grind my hard on in her backside- the work fuck a lot- the often mentioned hard on- her wet panties- ect) but then after the reader even has blue balls the actual sex scenes are basically implied. So, I just felt like there was all this NA lead in that lead to a YA sex scene. Felt like the reader was teased as much as Blaise was.
The typos were some of the most bizarre I've ever seen. One line is "He still doesn't say a word. His s". That was it. "His s"...Yep- I couldn't even decipher what was supposed to be there after re-reading the line a few times. At one point the word -don't- is spelled - don't' - ??? There would be sentences that ended in both a period and a comma., just really easy fixes that I can't believe any beta, much less editor would miss. In the end the typos didn't kill the book for me. Obviously, I'm no grammar expert so if I catch them then they are obvious!
I felt like it took a theme from every popular NA book out there (minus any S&M) and included them in an overly girlie bubblegum pink bassinet bundle of a book.
Okay, after all that negative I have to voice the positives. I loved the cover & the idea of tatted, hot, fireman twins. But that is where the positives ended for me. Shit-leaving poor reviews make me sad.
This one just wasn't for me. I am in the minority and understand I must be missing something everyone else loved. I think my biggest critique would be the writing from Blaise's POV. I have never felt so strongly that a man just wouldn't think, talk or act like that. Regardless of being besotted. It made me roll my eyes & literally cringe. I'm not a dark read junkie by any means, but this one was just WAY too rainbows, kittens, unicorns & plus signs on pee sticks for my taste.
I didn't feel there was any character development when the story began with the tragedies that shaped the story. I felt ZERO emotion for Tatum when her parents were killed. When she found her boyfriend ass over ankles inside a bimbo. I cannot articulate how to do it better, but I just know that how it was written didn't grab my emotions at all. I just felt annoyed that I was so unconcerned for what should have been a gripping moment.
I can enjoy a PG story (no really I can!!) but this one seemed as though it couldn't make up its mind. Do I want to be full force NA? (It used lines like- i want to grind my hard on in her backside- the work fuck a lot- the often mentioned hard on- her wet panties- ect) but then after the reader even has blue balls the actual sex scenes are basically implied. So, I just felt like there was all this NA lead in that lead to a YA sex scene. Felt like the reader was teased as much as Blaise was.
The typos were some of the most bizarre I've ever seen. One line is "He still doesn't say a word. His s". That was it. "His s"...Yep- I couldn't even decipher what was supposed to be there after re-reading the line a few times. At one point the word -don't- is spelled - don't' - ??? There would be sentences that ended in both a period and a comma., just really easy fixes that I can't believe any beta, much less editor would miss. In the end the typos didn't kill the book for me. Obviously, I'm no grammar expert so if I catch them then they are obvious!
I felt like it took a theme from every popular NA book out there (minus any S&M) and included them in an overly girlie bubblegum pink bassinet bundle of a book.
Okay, after all that negative I have to voice the positives. I loved the cover & the idea of tatted, hot, fireman twins. But that is where the positives ended for me. Shit-leaving poor reviews make me sad.
July 3, 2014
As usual I loved it, I don't think Kaylee could write a book that I would hate. I always love her characters, and the outcome of the endings. I loved how protective Blaise was, "pulling her into my arms and pushing her against the car out of harm's way was instinct. Once she was there, molded against me, let's just say other instincts were forefront in my mind." The thing I love most about Kaylee's books are the double point of views we get, "she jumps and her legs wobble. I use the hand on the small of her back to pull her against me. "What happened, sweetheart?" I softly whisper in her ear." The self control Blaise had around his woman was just something else entirely, "Tate, as much as I want to stand her and let you keep effing me with those beautiful green eyes of yours, I'm dead on my feet." He comes to stand beside me. "Kick off your shoes," he whispers." I can't wait to see what comes next in Kaylee's world of characters I love them all.
July 11, 2014
DNF at 30%.
Wasn't bad, the writing was good, but I couldn't connect with the characters - maybe because their attitudes weren't realistic. You don't "burst out laughing" with someone you met two minutes ago... Same as you don't tell the guy who's maybe gonna hire you that you just lost your parents and dissolve in tears in front of him... I just don't think people act like that in real life.
Wasn't bad, the writing was good, but I couldn't connect with the characters - maybe because their attitudes weren't realistic. You don't "burst out laughing" with someone you met two minutes ago... Same as you don't tell the guy who's maybe gonna hire you that you just lost your parents and dissolve in tears in front of him... I just don't think people act like that in real life.
July 17, 2014
What a beautiful story. Kaylee Ryan has written another wonderful book. She always writes the most sweetest alpha males and Blaise is no exception. I definitely recommend Tempting Tatum if you like stories that are low on angst and have a super sweet love story. Can't wait for Kaylee Ryan's next book.
July 11, 2014
While I can totally admit this was a very cute story with very little angst that I really enjoyed... I have to be honest and say that the H constantly saying "Hey you" got extremely annoying. Otherwise it was one of those sweet getting to know you and watch them fall in love books!
November 20, 2014
A little too sweet for me. A few editing errors (she knows his name before she's ever told it etc)
Just didn't really engage me. Both main cheaters were fine - the plot was fine - just didn't connect.
Just didn't really engage me. Both main cheaters were fine - the plot was fine - just didn't connect.
Want to read
July 3, 2014**ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review**
November 20, 2017
Loved this one. I loved that he was all about her from the beginning. Little ow drama, but I never doubted the H love for the h. No cheating between the H/h. Great story.
April 22, 2024
When you just want a love story.
Such a beautiful epilogue,made me teary eyed.
Such a beautiful epilogue,made me teary eyed.
July 16, 2014
I really enjoyed Tempting Tatum from the first page. Poor Tatum. Tragedy is an understatement for what she goes through right at the beginning of the book. She runs to her boyfriend, needing comfort, only to find him with another woman.
Her best friend and her fiancé are moving to Tennessee for work and they talk her into going along to start her life over. There is nothing left to tie her to Ohio, so why not?
Through the job she finds she meets Blaise, this sexy firefighting tattoo artist, and his family. I LOVE Blaise’s family. It’s one of the families that you just want to be a part of, not that I don’t love my family tons or anything. They are just fun and loving (Blaise’s family – and my own, just so we are straight. :) )
Tatum and Blaise have instant chemistry and the build up was amazing. The supporting characters were a huge bonus to the story, between Blaise’s sister and his twin brother, his mother and father, Leah and her fiancé, all were integral, and all were wonderfully written.
The only thing that bothered me was that there were times when Blaise was speaking where I was sitting there going I know not one guy who speaks like that, especially not a tough guy. It felt more like what we females imagine in our heads a guy would say to us in a conversation verses how a man actually speaks, that and the “hey you” constantly were the downsides for me. Ember’s conversations with her brother and about her brother were kind of out there too. I have two brothers, both that I have been close to my entire life, one who I am extremely close to and I tell most of my life too, and I can’t imagine speaking to him or about him the way she did, he would die. It was almost too sappy for me in those few moments. In fact I remember one friend of my brother’s telling him his sister was hot and my brother just about kicked his a$$ saying, dude, that’s my sister. I couldn’t imagine their girlfriends or now wives talking to me about some of that stuff and I consider one of them my best friend. Maybe it is that way with other families, I can only relate it to what I live, what I have seen with my brothers.
That being said there were some amazing moments, like the fireworks, their first time on the dance floor together that took me back to my late teens, early 20’s. That building of anticipation, those moments where you are holding your breath wondering if they will move that final inch to touch you, to put their arms around you, to draw you to them. I literally felt those feelings running through my own body while they were happening in the book.
All in all, it was a great well written book about coming back, recovering, learning how to trust again, learning to live. 4 stars.
Thank you so much for my copy of Tempting Tatum!
Her best friend and her fiancé are moving to Tennessee for work and they talk her into going along to start her life over. There is nothing left to tie her to Ohio, so why not?
Through the job she finds she meets Blaise, this sexy firefighting tattoo artist, and his family. I LOVE Blaise’s family. It’s one of the families that you just want to be a part of, not that I don’t love my family tons or anything. They are just fun and loving (Blaise’s family – and my own, just so we are straight. :) )
Tatum and Blaise have instant chemistry and the build up was amazing. The supporting characters were a huge bonus to the story, between Blaise’s sister and his twin brother, his mother and father, Leah and her fiancé, all were integral, and all were wonderfully written.
The only thing that bothered me was that there were times when Blaise was speaking where I was sitting there going I know not one guy who speaks like that, especially not a tough guy. It felt more like what we females imagine in our heads a guy would say to us in a conversation verses how a man actually speaks, that and the “hey you” constantly were the downsides for me. Ember’s conversations with her brother and about her brother were kind of out there too. I have two brothers, both that I have been close to my entire life, one who I am extremely close to and I tell most of my life too, and I can’t imagine speaking to him or about him the way she did, he would die. It was almost too sappy for me in those few moments. In fact I remember one friend of my brother’s telling him his sister was hot and my brother just about kicked his a$$ saying, dude, that’s my sister. I couldn’t imagine their girlfriends or now wives talking to me about some of that stuff and I consider one of them my best friend. Maybe it is that way with other families, I can only relate it to what I live, what I have seen with my brothers.
That being said there were some amazing moments, like the fireworks, their first time on the dance floor together that took me back to my late teens, early 20’s. That building of anticipation, those moments where you are holding your breath wondering if they will move that final inch to touch you, to put their arms around you, to draw you to them. I literally felt those feelings running through my own body while they were happening in the book.
All in all, it was a great well written book about coming back, recovering, learning how to trust again, learning to live. 4 stars.
Thank you so much for my copy of Tempting Tatum!
August 11, 2014
Great for when you want to feel gooey inside, lovely romantic read.
Blaise is a voluneer fire fighter with his win brother they also own a tattoo shop.
Tatum moved from Ohio when a fatal accident and two heartbreaks in one day casuse her to move with her friend who is setting up home there with her boyfriend. Tatum is in need of a a new start in life having lost everything except her friend who is like a sister so with the support of her life long friend she moves.
Blaise has never settled down like his twin brother the story doesent go into his play boy ways just the fact that his dad and brother claim when he meets the one he will know and that will be it and then he meets Tatum where he knows immediatly he will love her forever.
Tate has insecuritys and heartache and it takes her a while to come around to this guy who opens doors for her can't do enough for her and touches her at every opportunity.
Blaise is a definately a book boyfriend so romantic,sweet and hot all in one.
This book makes you swoon and gooey inside I loved it.
Blaise is a voluneer fire fighter with his win brother they also own a tattoo shop.
Tatum moved from Ohio when a fatal accident and two heartbreaks in one day casuse her to move with her friend who is setting up home there with her boyfriend. Tatum is in need of a a new start in life having lost everything except her friend who is like a sister so with the support of her life long friend she moves.
Blaise has never settled down like his twin brother the story doesent go into his play boy ways just the fact that his dad and brother claim when he meets the one he will know and that will be it and then he meets Tatum where he knows immediatly he will love her forever.
Tate has insecuritys and heartache and it takes her a while to come around to this guy who opens doors for her can't do enough for her and touches her at every opportunity.
Blaise is a definately a book boyfriend so romantic,sweet and hot all in one.
This book makes you swoon and gooey inside I loved it.
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July 22, 2018
Tatum and Blaise have both had some bad luck with past relationships, does that mean that theirs is doomed to fail as well?
After tragedy strikes Tatum's life her BFF Leah and Leah's fiance, Brent, ask Tatum to tag along with them to Tennessee to escape her life and to get away and get a fresh start. Tatum agrees to go with them and ends up interviewing for a job and getting it as a PR rep. While at her interview she meets the handsome tattoo shop owner/volunteer firefighter Blaise.
They become friends, they take things slow because of the tragedy that occurs in Tatum's life and the fact both of them have been cheated on, but when they finally give into one another the sparks fly.
Despite everything Tatum is strong and related. Blaise is amazing, he is so supportive, not pushy when it comes to Tatum but he still never gave up on her. He is easy to love.
This story is a beautiful, emotional roller coaster ride that stays. Once again, Tatum and Blaise have an amazing group of friends and family that you instantly fall in love with too.
After tragedy strikes Tatum's life her BFF Leah and Leah's fiance, Brent, ask Tatum to tag along with them to Tennessee to escape her life and to get away and get a fresh start. Tatum agrees to go with them and ends up interviewing for a job and getting it as a PR rep. While at her interview she meets the handsome tattoo shop owner/volunteer firefighter Blaise.
They become friends, they take things slow because of the tragedy that occurs in Tatum's life and the fact both of them have been cheated on, but when they finally give into one another the sparks fly.
Despite everything Tatum is strong and related. Blaise is amazing, he is so supportive, not pushy when it comes to Tatum but he still never gave up on her. He is easy to love.
This story is a beautiful, emotional roller coaster ride that stays. Once again, Tatum and Blaise have an amazing group of friends and family that you instantly fall in love with too.
October 12, 2018
Now I must say I was shocked to see that there are not more in this series ... to add more to these characters story ... such a great family. well knitted together and funny ... great humor and funny moments. I love Kaylee's writing style. ( ;
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