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Eden's Children #2
The Tempted
FORBIDDEN LOVER The frightened woman standing before millionaire Jared Spencer hardly looked like the housekeeper's spirited daughter who'd once captured his heart then betrayed him. But the moment their gazes met, he felt the same fiery, forbidden desire.Tess Campbell had come with a plea to help find her missing child.A child that should have been theirs... Tess tempted fate by going to Jared. But for her little girl, she'd face the devil himself. Jared's millions would fuel the search-but it was the man Tess needed to keep her safe. For when Jared learned her precious secret, he and Tess would be in more danger than their daughter...
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First published August 1, 2001
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Amanda Stevens
266 books2,226 followersAmanda Stevens is the award-winning author of over fifty novels, including the modern gothic series, The Graveyard Queen. Her books have been described as eerie and atmospheric, “a new take on the classic ghost story.” Born and raised in the rural south, she now resides in Houston, Texas, where she enjoys binge-watching, bike riding and the occasional Horror Night with friends.
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May 8, 2010
I had forgotten how little I appreciated Harlequin romances. About 20 pages in, I knew the ending. I suppose they have their place, but, I am just not a Harle reader anymore, if I ever was.
With that said, it is an okay story, appears to be the middle book of a trilogy "Eden's Children" although it is not a requirement to read the other stories, they do allude to them. And I did like the comment that losing a child is like a giant gaping wound that just when it begins to heal, something rips it open again -- the death of a child is hard...the loss of a child is unimaginable, and I hope I never have to deal with either issue.
With that said, it is an okay story, appears to be the middle book of a trilogy "Eden's Children" although it is not a requirement to read the other stories, they do allude to them. And I did like the comment that losing a child is like a giant gaping wound that just when it begins to heal, something rips it open again -- the death of a child is hard...the loss of a child is unimaginable, and I hope I never have to deal with either issue.
April 17, 2018
October 8, 2001
The Eden's Children miniseries improves in Book Two, "The Tempted," the best book author Amanda Stevens has produced in well over a year. It's been a month since Tess Campbell's five-year-old daughter disappeared (in book one "The Innocent"). The police are ready to give up, the volunteers are going home, but Tess refuses to quit. Needing money to continue the search, she goes to the only man she can think of, Jared Spencer. Their relationship ended on bad terms six years ago. Can she keep the secret of the past from him while trusting him to help her?
All the elements for a great Intrigue are here. A highly emotional story, a good mystery with plenty of possibilities and hissable villains. Although the plot is undeniably melodramatic, it contributes to the emotional tone, pulling the reader in and keeping them turning the pages at a frantic pace. Stevens has also covered this ground before, in books like "A Man of Secrets" and "Someone's Baby." Evil rich people. Sibling rivalry. But it works. Her story is also one where the suspense plot is a perfect match for the romance. Unlike book one, where it was difficult to believe the characters were falling in love in the middle of those circumstances, "The Tempted" does what the best Intrigues do, using the suspense plot to pull her characters and heighten the emotions between them. Both the high stakes and the unresolved feelings in their past make it easy to understand why they would be experiencing these emotions and falling back in love at such a difficult time. The unrequited love theme and the odds the characters face give the hero and heroine strong rooting interest and will make the reader as involved in their story as they are.
Although the heroine makes many questionable choices and too often is just plain irrational, the hero is (fortunately) patient enough to deal with her, at least making them a good match. Stevens does an exceptional job making us believe these two are meant to be together. This is also another very strong mystery. The surprise ending leads straight into the next book, and will have readers eagerly reaching for their copy of "The Forgiven." "The Tempted" shouldn't be missed.
The Eden's Children miniseries improves in Book Two, "The Tempted," the best book author Amanda Stevens has produced in well over a year. It's been a month since Tess Campbell's five-year-old daughter disappeared (in book one "The Innocent"). The police are ready to give up, the volunteers are going home, but Tess refuses to quit. Needing money to continue the search, she goes to the only man she can think of, Jared Spencer. Their relationship ended on bad terms six years ago. Can she keep the secret of the past from him while trusting him to help her?
All the elements for a great Intrigue are here. A highly emotional story, a good mystery with plenty of possibilities and hissable villains. Although the plot is undeniably melodramatic, it contributes to the emotional tone, pulling the reader in and keeping them turning the pages at a frantic pace. Stevens has also covered this ground before, in books like "A Man of Secrets" and "Someone's Baby." Evil rich people. Sibling rivalry. But it works. Her story is also one where the suspense plot is a perfect match for the romance. Unlike book one, where it was difficult to believe the characters were falling in love in the middle of those circumstances, "The Tempted" does what the best Intrigues do, using the suspense plot to pull her characters and heighten the emotions between them. Both the high stakes and the unresolved feelings in their past make it easy to understand why they would be experiencing these emotions and falling back in love at such a difficult time. The unrequited love theme and the odds the characters face give the hero and heroine strong rooting interest and will make the reader as involved in their story as they are.
Although the heroine makes many questionable choices and too often is just plain irrational, the hero is (fortunately) patient enough to deal with her, at least making them a good match. Stevens does an exceptional job making us believe these two are meant to be together. This is also another very strong mystery. The surprise ending leads straight into the next book, and will have readers eagerly reaching for their copy of "The Forgiven." "The Tempted" shouldn't be missed.
September 6, 2025
2.5/5 STARS! I liked how the other ones focused more on the kidnappings but this was still fun & exciting. Liked how it all turned out in the end.
August 23, 2016
Very Interesting. a Lil bit of suspense and romance.......you can't go wrong with the two..
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