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Temptations #1-3
The Temptation Series Box Set: The Temptation Series
**Gabby Lewis is your all American girl, she’s athletic, smart, and gorgeous and doesn’t have a clue that she is. She’s always been a very loyal friend and popular by association, until the end of her high school senior year when her best friend and the guy she thinks she’s in love with betray her. The worst part of it is that her business and embarrassment become the talk of the entire small town she lives in. She takes an early admission to college along with her best guy friend Cade; she’s going to turn over a new leaf in life.
Linc Addison is a star athlete and one of the most sought out quarter backs in the Southeastern United States. He’s the boy next door, who feels like his entire life he’s been used for his talents mainly by his father.The day Linc walked in his coed dorm room and saw Gabby unpacking he felt like he’d won the lottery and lost his ability to make complete sentences. She turned around to see one of the most gorgeous creatures she thinks God has ever put on this Earth. Can they break down each others walls, and find the peace they seek with each other; can they take on all of the temptations and obstacles that come their way?
**Anna Lewis is just tired. She’s tired of being predictable. She’s tired of khaki skirts, sweater sets and pearls. She’s tired of her overbearing mother trying to push the Perfect boyfriend on her. She wants to stand up for herself do normal things kids her age do. With her mother still on her case, an ex-boyfriend who’s an ass that won’t leave her alone, it’s not going to be easy. She was ready to move on with her life. The only way she sees of doing that is going off to college. She’s always admired the strength that her sister Gabby radiates and wishes she could be more like her. After Gabby asks her to come to college with her and live in the house with her and her roommates how can she turn it down? Russ Addison has pretty much always been a football star. Going to college with that status could get him any girl he wants, with no strings attached. That is until he was introduced to her. He was in pure awe over the angel he met last year, Anna Lewis. He was both excited and scared about the possibility of living with her. Her sister and everyone else in the house had threatened him and his balls to stay clear of anything romantic with Anna. After everyone is moved in and ready to start the fall semester, Russ starts to figure out that everything may not be what it seems with Anna. He also realizes that he can’t stay away from her no matter how much he tries. Anna knows she can’t seem to have enough time with Russ and she can’t help but wonder why he thinks so little of himself. Will they be able to stay away from each other or will they have to act on the temptation of each other.
**Daria Jones has been trying for almost seven years to get over her past. After starting college, finding an awesome group of friends and falling in love she thinks she has accomplished just that. When she's drug back to face her past and the dangers that it entails, she comes to the realization that she can never have the normal life that others do. That the love of her life and her friends are better off without her. Cade Johnson for the most part he had been a player on and off the field for years. Part of his past made him afraid that he could never truly commit to one person. Then he meets his best friend Gabby's roommate. He loves the feisty no holds barred person that is Daria Jones. After a couple of great years together he figures out Daria has some secrets. Secrets are a deal breaker for him. Since she won't share her past he calls it quits. That is when they are both attacked. Waking up to a life without Daria isn't what Cade ever wanted to envision for himself. He has turned into a bitter lonely man.
Linc Addison is a star athlete and one of the most sought out quarter backs in the Southeastern United States. He’s the boy next door, who feels like his entire life he’s been used for his talents mainly by his father.The day Linc walked in his coed dorm room and saw Gabby unpacking he felt like he’d won the lottery and lost his ability to make complete sentences. She turned around to see one of the most gorgeous creatures she thinks God has ever put on this Earth. Can they break down each others walls, and find the peace they seek with each other; can they take on all of the temptations and obstacles that come their way?
**Anna Lewis is just tired. She’s tired of being predictable. She’s tired of khaki skirts, sweater sets and pearls. She’s tired of her overbearing mother trying to push the Perfect boyfriend on her. She wants to stand up for herself do normal things kids her age do. With her mother still on her case, an ex-boyfriend who’s an ass that won’t leave her alone, it’s not going to be easy. She was ready to move on with her life. The only way she sees of doing that is going off to college. She’s always admired the strength that her sister Gabby radiates and wishes she could be more like her. After Gabby asks her to come to college with her and live in the house with her and her roommates how can she turn it down? Russ Addison has pretty much always been a football star. Going to college with that status could get him any girl he wants, with no strings attached. That is until he was introduced to her. He was in pure awe over the angel he met last year, Anna Lewis. He was both excited and scared about the possibility of living with her. Her sister and everyone else in the house had threatened him and his balls to stay clear of anything romantic with Anna. After everyone is moved in and ready to start the fall semester, Russ starts to figure out that everything may not be what it seems with Anna. He also realizes that he can’t stay away from her no matter how much he tries. Anna knows she can’t seem to have enough time with Russ and she can’t help but wonder why he thinks so little of himself. Will they be able to stay away from each other or will they have to act on the temptation of each other.
**Daria Jones has been trying for almost seven years to get over her past. After starting college, finding an awesome group of friends and falling in love she thinks she has accomplished just that. When she's drug back to face her past and the dangers that it entails, she comes to the realization that she can never have the normal life that others do. That the love of her life and her friends are better off without her. Cade Johnson for the most part he had been a player on and off the field for years. Part of his past made him afraid that he could never truly commit to one person. Then he meets his best friend Gabby's roommate. He loves the feisty no holds barred person that is Daria Jones. After a couple of great years together he figures out Daria has some secrets. Secrets are a deal breaker for him. Since she won't share her past he calls it quits. That is when they are both attacked. Waking up to a life without Daria isn't what Cade ever wanted to envision for himself. He has turned into a bitter lonely man.
568 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 29, 2014
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About the author
S.M. Donaldson
39 books246 followersS.M. Donaldson is a born and raised Southern girl. She grew up in a small rural town on Florida’s Gulf Coast, the kind of place where everyone knows your business before you do, especially when your Daddy is a cop and your Mom works for the school system. She married one of her best friends at the age of 20 and has two sons. She is a proud military wife, has always had a soft spot for a good story, and is known to have a potty mouth. At the age of 31, she decided there was no time like the present to attempt her first book. Sam’s Choice was born and she hasn’t stopped since. If you are looking for a good, steamy, Southern set romance with true Southern dialect, she’s your girl.
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June 19, 2019
This series is heartbreaking, heartwarming and hilarious at times. The mafia and the MC cross paths by relationships. Mystery, suspense, deceit and romance at its best. I would strongly recommend this series!!
Illicit Temptations #1
Michael has lost many loved ones in his life. He's afraid to love. Afraid he will lose another. Mikey matured in this story. He had to learn how to deal with his past, present and future.
Nikki is the daughter of Victor Pastore, Pastore crime family. She's strong, smart mouthed and rebellious.
Mikey and Nikki grew up together. Years later when they were united there was a magnetic pull between them.
This is Mikey and Nikki's love story and the obstacles and dangers that were thrown in their path.
Even though Victor is a dangerous crime boss he still has a heart when it comes to his girls.
I love shotgun toten' Nana, sex starved Aunt Gina and blue pill poppin' Burt. So hilarious!
Forbidden Temptations #2
"The love we have for one another controlled our every move, our every thought and instinct. I always knew the love we shared was so powerful it had a life of its own."
I could feel the emotions of Anthony and Adrianna as their forbidden love was tested so many times. An unconditional love deep in their hearts that cannot be destroyed. Anthony and Adrianna's love story that ripped my heart out.
Adrianna was the daughter of Victor Pastore, mafia. His decisions that would push Adrianna and Anthony apart. Even by sending Anthony to prison for a crime he didn't commit.
"but I never really could let go of her. I kept reeling her in any chance I got and then I’d let the line loose again, giving her leeway until I caught her again."
The things we do as parents out of love thinking we know what's best for our adult child instead of setting them free to find their own path.
Loved it when Anthony's Ma fought with Riggs. Hilarious!
Uncontrollable Temptations #3
Jack "Bulldog" Parrish is the prez of Satan's Knights MC. He lives daily with the demons of his past. He's bi polar. Jack's brother is a fed agent who has been murdered and Jack wants revenge.
Reina DeCarlo nearly died the day her boyfriend was murdered. Both left in a house of flames. She barely survived. Now she hides behind a mask of scars.
Danny has taken over the Pastore mafia. He's greedy, a cold blooded killer and the puppet master.
Jack decides to get to know Reina. Little did he know what he was up against. He wants to peel back the layers to find the real Reina. Two lost and broken souls. A scar for a scar but they must be earned.
When Reina and Blackie, clubs vp, are fighting for their life, Jimmy does what Jimmy does best.
Reckless Temptations #4
I couldn't wait to get my hands on Riggs and Lauren's story! It was everything and more! Riggs is the ultimate man. Love his character!! He definitely met his match with Lauren. Taking a detour. Kitten and Tiger.
Riggs is a prospect with Satan's Knights MC. Lauren is Anthony's baby sister of the Pastore mafia.
I loved how Riggs always referred to the characters as members of the Sapranos.
When Riggs is kidnapped by Wu, Red Dragons Chinese mafia, he's still throwing out remarks of Jackie Chan and ninjas. The aftermath is heartbreaking.
Lethal Temptations #5
I'm so excited to read Blackie and Lacey's love story! Leather and Lace!!
Blackie is the VP of Satan's Knights MC. He's and addict. A lost and tortured soul who fights the demons that haunt him daily.
Lacey is the prez's daughter of Satan's Knight MC. She is off limits. She is a bi polar like her father Jack.
The author did a fabulous job writing about mental illness and drug addiction. It will break your heart.
Eternal Temptations #6
Recap of characters lives and their present. Loved every story of the characters especially Riggs! He's the man!!
Illicit Temptations #1
Michael has lost many loved ones in his life. He's afraid to love. Afraid he will lose another. Mikey matured in this story. He had to learn how to deal with his past, present and future.
Nikki is the daughter of Victor Pastore, Pastore crime family. She's strong, smart mouthed and rebellious.
Mikey and Nikki grew up together. Years later when they were united there was a magnetic pull between them.
This is Mikey and Nikki's love story and the obstacles and dangers that were thrown in their path.
Even though Victor is a dangerous crime boss he still has a heart when it comes to his girls.
I love shotgun toten' Nana, sex starved Aunt Gina and blue pill poppin' Burt. So hilarious!
Forbidden Temptations #2
"The love we have for one another controlled our every move, our every thought and instinct. I always knew the love we shared was so powerful it had a life of its own."
I could feel the emotions of Anthony and Adrianna as their forbidden love was tested so many times. An unconditional love deep in their hearts that cannot be destroyed. Anthony and Adrianna's love story that ripped my heart out.
Adrianna was the daughter of Victor Pastore, mafia. His decisions that would push Adrianna and Anthony apart. Even by sending Anthony to prison for a crime he didn't commit.
"but I never really could let go of her. I kept reeling her in any chance I got and then I’d let the line loose again, giving her leeway until I caught her again."
The things we do as parents out of love thinking we know what's best for our adult child instead of setting them free to find their own path.
Loved it when Anthony's Ma fought with Riggs. Hilarious!
Uncontrollable Temptations #3
Jack "Bulldog" Parrish is the prez of Satan's Knights MC. He lives daily with the demons of his past. He's bi polar. Jack's brother is a fed agent who has been murdered and Jack wants revenge.
Reina DeCarlo nearly died the day her boyfriend was murdered. Both left in a house of flames. She barely survived. Now she hides behind a mask of scars.
Danny has taken over the Pastore mafia. He's greedy, a cold blooded killer and the puppet master.
Jack decides to get to know Reina. Little did he know what he was up against. He wants to peel back the layers to find the real Reina. Two lost and broken souls. A scar for a scar but they must be earned.
When Reina and Blackie, clubs vp, are fighting for their life, Jimmy does what Jimmy does best.
Reckless Temptations #4
I couldn't wait to get my hands on Riggs and Lauren's story! It was everything and more! Riggs is the ultimate man. Love his character!! He definitely met his match with Lauren. Taking a detour. Kitten and Tiger.
Riggs is a prospect with Satan's Knights MC. Lauren is Anthony's baby sister of the Pastore mafia.
I loved how Riggs always referred to the characters as members of the Sapranos.
When Riggs is kidnapped by Wu, Red Dragons Chinese mafia, he's still throwing out remarks of Jackie Chan and ninjas. The aftermath is heartbreaking.
Lethal Temptations #5
I'm so excited to read Blackie and Lacey's love story! Leather and Lace!!
Blackie is the VP of Satan's Knights MC. He's and addict. A lost and tortured soul who fights the demons that haunt him daily.
Lacey is the prez's daughter of Satan's Knight MC. She is off limits. She is a bi polar like her father Jack.
The author did a fabulous job writing about mental illness and drug addiction. It will break your heart.
Eternal Temptations #6
Recap of characters lives and their present. Loved every story of the characters especially Riggs! He's the man!!
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