Temptation: Black Phantom Book 2

by Shana Gray

134 pages, Paperback

Published September 7, 2025

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Shana Gray writes contemporary romance and women’s fiction that just might make you laugh. With 35+ books behind her, some translated into multiple languages, she’s always eyeing the next story line. Usually she can be found daydreaming about life, and making travel plans to far off lands to feed her wanderlust.

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Reviews

[Jane litherland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Temptation Shana Gray
What can I say about this awesomeness from Shana Gray , blew me the eff away! Tom Rourke doesn’t accept rejection well . In fact he’s thinking what the hell ?! He’s the new owner of the Black Phantom . There’s just one temptress for him and that’s his Ellie. But she doesn’t want her rise in ranks to be attributed to sleeping with the boss ,not on your Nellie,so she had to end it of course. Remembering her as Ariana makes his dick twitch ,he’s feeling the itch in his distant memory but he’s got to pull himself out of it . There’s the club needs handling in his own special way. Makes sense to stay on the floor where he can see more of what’s going right or wrong .Diverse clientele ,they don’t kiss and tell . Keep coming back for more of the same and before long it’s getting a good name ,this club of his . He might branch out do more business elsewhere. Maybe Manhattan who knows. His girls are pros and ever so discreet. But Heather comes to call and she’s the dominatrix that the Black Phantom needs but what of Tom? Mr Rourke is the boss ,Heather the manager and the Dominatrix ruling the club at night . Does he dabble in the delight? Or does he just dream of being with Ellie? The push n pull and the oh what a thrill that devours them both raises its head and there’s no turning back so why not go forward instead? …. What does this all mean? Ellie sure keeps him keening for her ,she’s Ariana for sure more and more . But does she have the right attitude to go for what she wants ,the memory of Rourke taunts. This book is a decadent and tempting delight that lights up all the senses and it’s an awesomely well described,believable story . I love everything about this book and those characters are really top shelf . Well it is after all a .Shana Gray book so it shouldn’t be a surprise that this storytelling does mesmerize and the storyline absolutely divine and compelling .

[Kathleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Welcome back to the Black Phantom, a club where anything goes and it's the continuing saga of Tom Rourke and Ella Taylor who Tom cannot forget. His need for her is off the charts and no other will do it for him. He must get her back in his life and in his bed. But Ella cannot have a relationship with him knowing he owns the company she works for and denies them both. And little does she know that Tom has bought the The Black Phantom and has put a manager in place to run the club, and when she finds out and finds them together, she is heart broken... But Tom will do anything to have her back in his arms and his life. We are also introduced to Heather who is a dominatrix and the manager of the club. Tom Rourke tries to move on from Ella, but even Heather cannot take her place.

This was a very intense and sensual read. It's also a love story and filled with emotion and heart. I loved how Rourke will do anything for Ella. It is also very explicit and bold in a the sex club acts. It's a good story that keeps the reader wanting to find out what happens next with Tom and Ella.
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[Louise J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book two in the “Black Phantom” series and follows on from book one. Things are changing at the Black Phantom club, with Rourke as the new owner, and he needs a manager who can run the business and be discreet. Enter Heather, a dominatrix who is looking for a change of scene. When they meet, there’s an instant spark but Rourke’s mind is still on his ex Ellie, who works for him in his other business. Struggling to suppress his needs, and intrigued by Heather’s confidence and work as a dominatrix, can Rourke resist temptation? Ellie feels stuck after ending her relationship with Rourke so decides to return to the Black Phantom to reconnect with her sensual side but things come crashing down when they finally see each other again. This is a sensual, evocative and steamy tale which draws you deeper into the tempting world of the Black Phantom.

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[PugLover · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book two in the Black Phantom series. Ellie and Rourke are still broken up, only interacting when needed for work, but they miss each other. Rourke has bought the Black Phantom. He hires Heather as the manager. He's drawn to Heather but keeps remembering Ellie. Ellie decides she needs to go back to the club and runs into Rourke and Heather coming out of a private room. Ellie's response proves to Rourke that she still cares for him, and he's no longer going to stay away. Ellie is forced to be with Rourke when they are the only two aboard a private jet to Japan for work. After talking, they confess their love for each other and extend their stay in Japan.

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[Praline 99 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Workplace romance.
Ellie broke up with Rourke, the only man she could be herself with because he's her new boss. Now she spends her time avoiding him and wondering if she made a mistake.
Rourke has just bought the club where he met Ellie. He immerses himself in work and chores at the club to try to forget Ellie. He hires Heather, a dominatrix, to run his BDSM club. This woman is a real temptation for Rourke, but nothing comes close to Ellie.
Will Ellie and Rourke get a second chance, or will Rourke give in to the beautiful Heathérapie….

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[Karen Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m ready for Obsession! This series keeps getting better and better! Rourke is the new owner of the Black Phantom Club. His new manager, Heather has some hidden talents and a past. In this book it’s all about Rourke and his desire to get Ellie back-remember she broke up with him in book one. Rourke isn’t innocent in this book like Ellie is. Let’s put it this way, Rourke needs a release. When Ellie finds out Rourke is the new owner of the club she met him at, how will she react? Will they get back together? Will a work trip to Japan spark old feelings for Ellie and Rourke? Wait til you find out!

[L KQ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Separation Broke Him

Rourke and Ellie's separation left him broken but business needs go on. However, he can't stop thinking of her even when opportunity spice things up for a while. It was a quick read with all kinds of steamy moments, until love could find a way back. The story was intriguing but still left me with some unanswered questions.

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[Michele Flannery · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has many points of view but the main two characters in this story are Rourke and Ellie. They were two halves of a whole but she panicked and split them up. As their stories evolve other characters enter in giving Rourke more depth. In the end these two find their way back to each other.

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[Shana Gray]

I'm thrilled to bring Book 2 in the Black Phantom series to my readers. The paperback is available Sept 9 once it goes live on Amazon and the ebook is scheduled for Sept 25. It was a fun book to write and I really hope my readers love it as much as I do.
Shana xxx

[Mary Almeida · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part two of this couples journey was very steamy and enlightening. Very hot read with a few hard choices to be made.

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[Narelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom and Ellie may be apart but can't stop thinking of each other. A sexy and erotic read in the club with multiple POVs, new staff and plenty of sizzle.

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[Jenia Tortora · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rourke and Ellie are broken up and hurt. The back and forth between Rourke feelings and actions is a twist. Im not sure if this book has the same draw as the first.

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