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The McKays #2
The Trouble with Temptation
Love is the greatest risk of all.
After seven days in a coma, Hannah Parker remembers nothing about the accident that landed her in the hospital—or how she ended up pregnant with Brannon’s baby, the man she’s loved since high school. Her body and heart have burned for him for years, and when she wakes up, he’s sleeping by her bedside, anxious to keep her safe at all costs. But as Hannah struggles with her amnesia, a threat looms closer—one that could have deadly consequences if she recovers her memories. She will have to trust Brannon completely if she is to keep what haunts her at bay…and their baby safe….
Brannon McKay spent the last ten years fantasizing about Hannah. In his mind, he’s explored every passionate scenario he can think of while, in real life, Brannon took their budding relationship and threw it away with both hands. Hannah doesn’t remember what happened but now that she is awake, Brannon would rather die than watch her walk away again. When Hannah and his unborn child’s lives are threatened, Brannon must stake claim to the woman who has held his heart captive for years…or risk disaster tearing them apart…
After seven days in a coma, Hannah Parker remembers nothing about the accident that landed her in the hospital—or how she ended up pregnant with Brannon’s baby, the man she’s loved since high school. Her body and heart have burned for him for years, and when she wakes up, he’s sleeping by her bedside, anxious to keep her safe at all costs. But as Hannah struggles with her amnesia, a threat looms closer—one that could have deadly consequences if she recovers her memories. She will have to trust Brannon completely if she is to keep what haunts her at bay…and their baby safe….
Brannon McKay spent the last ten years fantasizing about Hannah. In his mind, he’s explored every passionate scenario he can think of while, in real life, Brannon took their budding relationship and threw it away with both hands. Hannah doesn’t remember what happened but now that she is awake, Brannon would rather die than watch her walk away again. When Hannah and his unborn child’s lives are threatened, Brannon must stake claim to the woman who has held his heart captive for years…or risk disaster tearing them apart…
384 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published May 3, 2016
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Shiloh Walker
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Shiloh Walker has been writing since she was a kid. She fell in love with vampires with the book Bunnicula and has worked her way up to the more...ah...serious vampire stories. She loves reading and writing anything paranormal, anything fantasy, and nearly every kind of romance. Once upon a time she worked as a nurse, but now she writes full time and lives with her family in the Midwest.
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Thank you!
My other me.... J.C. Daniels
And an experimental me that I put to sleep. J. Dallas
Bio...
Shiloh Walker has been writing since she was a kid. She fell in love with vampires with the book Bunnicula and has worked her way up to the more...ah...serious vampire stories. She loves reading and writing anything paranormal, anything fantasy, and nearly every kind of romance. Once upon a time she worked as a nurse, but now she writes full time and lives with her family in the Midwest.
To contact the author, please visit her website!
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May 11, 2016
3.5 stars!
The first half was amazing. Loved the angst and the romance between Hannah and Brannon. Plus the mystery surrounding the death of one of the residents of McKay's Treasure was captivating. But the second half was a bit of a sludge. Too many POVs and bait-and-switch that the mystery became irritating.
However, I was very intrigued with Gabe and Moira's story. They have history, and although I feel like Moira is going to drive me bonkers with her hot and cold attitude, I still want to read her book because her and Gabe has this insane chemistry going on.
Anyway, I did love Brannon and Hannah's romance. I didn't like that the mystery, especially in the second half, took center stage in the books instead of the romance. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed this book but I couldn't help but feel that the mystery element took a huge chunk of pages out of the romance element. And the fact that the added to my discontent.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
The first half was amazing. Loved the angst and the romance between Hannah and Brannon. Plus the mystery surrounding the death of one of the residents of McKay's Treasure was captivating. But the second half was a bit of a sludge. Too many POVs and bait-and-switch that the mystery became irritating.
However, I was very intrigued with Gabe and Moira's story. They have history, and although I feel like Moira is going to drive me bonkers with her hot and cold attitude, I still want to read her book because her and Gabe has this insane chemistry going on.
Anyway, I did love Brannon and Hannah's romance. I didn't like that the mystery, especially in the second half, took center stage in the books instead of the romance. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoyed this book but I couldn't help but feel that the mystery element took a huge chunk of pages out of the romance element. And the fact that the added to my discontent.
ARC provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
April 19, 2016
3.3 stars
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Brannon McKay has been Hannah Parker's crush ever since they were children but in a weird twist of fate, Hannah wakes up from a coma, pregnant, with Brannon's baby, and no memory. The police are saying she witnessed a murder and then had a car accident but Hannah can't even remember her own middle name. Brannon sees this as a second chance opportunity to start over with Hannah and with a killer on the loose; he is determined to keep her at his side. With two strong willed people battling it out and a killer growing more desperate, the town of McKay's Treasure is in for one tumultuous storm.
Second in the McKay's series, you definitely want to read the first before tackling this one. While the first highlighted the youngest McKay sibling, Neve, The Trouble with Temptation centers on the middle child, Brannon. He has always been drawn to his younger sister's friend Hannah but felt too old for her. In the first book, Hannah finally pushes Brannon enough that he takes that final step but we were left with Hannah in a coma. Here we start off with Hannah waking up but having amnesia.
I felt the first twenty percent or so was a bit slow, the scene and characters were being set but after getting glimpses of the crackling tension between Brannon and Hannah in the first book, I was more than ready to get their story rolling. I complained a little about the overall story eclipsing the couple in the first book and I'm going to complain a lot of that happening in this one. I really liked the characters of Brannon and Hannah and enjoyed them even more together but they were pushed to the side far too often in their own story.
The continuing storyline of the mysterious killer was a big front runner, necessary for an in danger element for our heroine and what seems to be a long held vendetta against the McKay family. This book especially and what I imagine will feel for the series as a whole, feels less specifically romance than general fiction with suspense and romance highlights. If you go in not expecting a complete focus on romance aspects, then you wouldn't be disappointed.
With the focus taken off Brannon and Hannah specifically, I felt it left the characters and their relationship very bereft. Brannon kind of became a one dimensional growly protective male and Hannah came off a bit overly stubborn. When they were together it was less hot sexual tension and more wary tension, Brannon worried Hannah would remember their last fight and Hannah not knowing exactly how Brannon feels about her. I missed them simply talking and seeing their relationship grow and while there seemed to be plenty of sexual situations, they also felt surprisingly short.
What really works for me in this series and this book is the large cast of characters and how the author intertwines their lives and stories into the overall tapestry. I typically like more of a focus on one couple, so it's the determent of that, but it does make for a pretty absorbing story. I mentioned it in my review for the first but these books really do feel like they could easily be a tv series, a lot of offshoot storylines going on.
There were some things I felt clogged the story up a bit, there was an added villain that showed up in the beginning and while it added some of those offshoot storylines I talked about liking, it disappeared at the end and I much rather would have had more of Brannon and Hannah. Hannah also had way too many times where she was attacked or almost attacked by various men; it started to become very redundant.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed this return to the town of McKay's Treasure and its people, as I said, it is an absorbing journey. The oldest McKay, Moira, is next and from what I have read so far about her and Gideon, childhood sweethearts, their story is going to be extremely emotional and Walker always excels in the emotional strife arena.
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May.
MAY?!?
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
After finishing book one, I have to wait until May?
Oh my god, that just made me think that I have to wait that much LONGER for Moira and Gideon's book.
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Brannon McKay has been Hannah Parker's crush ever since they were children but in a weird twist of fate, Hannah wakes up from a coma, pregnant, with Brannon's baby, and no memory. The police are saying she witnessed a murder and then had a car accident but Hannah can't even remember her own middle name. Brannon sees this as a second chance opportunity to start over with Hannah and with a killer on the loose; he is determined to keep her at his side. With two strong willed people battling it out and a killer growing more desperate, the town of McKay's Treasure is in for one tumultuous storm.
Second in the McKay's series, you definitely want to read the first before tackling this one. While the first highlighted the youngest McKay sibling, Neve, The Trouble with Temptation centers on the middle child, Brannon. He has always been drawn to his younger sister's friend Hannah but felt too old for her. In the first book, Hannah finally pushes Brannon enough that he takes that final step but we were left with Hannah in a coma. Here we start off with Hannah waking up but having amnesia.
I felt the first twenty percent or so was a bit slow, the scene and characters were being set but after getting glimpses of the crackling tension between Brannon and Hannah in the first book, I was more than ready to get their story rolling. I complained a little about the overall story eclipsing the couple in the first book and I'm going to complain a lot of that happening in this one. I really liked the characters of Brannon and Hannah and enjoyed them even more together but they were pushed to the side far too often in their own story.
The continuing storyline of the mysterious killer was a big front runner, necessary for an in danger element for our heroine and what seems to be a long held vendetta against the McKay family. This book especially and what I imagine will feel for the series as a whole, feels less specifically romance than general fiction with suspense and romance highlights. If you go in not expecting a complete focus on romance aspects, then you wouldn't be disappointed.
With the focus taken off Brannon and Hannah specifically, I felt it left the characters and their relationship very bereft. Brannon kind of became a one dimensional growly protective male and Hannah came off a bit overly stubborn. When they were together it was less hot sexual tension and more wary tension, Brannon worried Hannah would remember their last fight and Hannah not knowing exactly how Brannon feels about her. I missed them simply talking and seeing their relationship grow and while there seemed to be plenty of sexual situations, they also felt surprisingly short.
What really works for me in this series and this book is the large cast of characters and how the author intertwines their lives and stories into the overall tapestry. I typically like more of a focus on one couple, so it's the determent of that, but it does make for a pretty absorbing story. I mentioned it in my review for the first but these books really do feel like they could easily be a tv series, a lot of offshoot storylines going on.
There were some things I felt clogged the story up a bit, there was an added villain that showed up in the beginning and while it added some of those offshoot storylines I talked about liking, it disappeared at the end and I much rather would have had more of Brannon and Hannah. Hannah also had way too many times where she was attacked or almost attacked by various men; it started to become very redundant.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed this return to the town of McKay's Treasure and its people, as I said, it is an absorbing journey. The oldest McKay, Moira, is next and from what I have read so far about her and Gideon, childhood sweethearts, their story is going to be extremely emotional and Walker always excels in the emotional strife arena.
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May.
MAY?!?
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
After finishing book one, I have to wait until May?
Oh my god, that just made me think that I have to wait that much LONGER for Moira and Gideon's book.
May 3, 2016
I read a book by this author last year and discovered that she writes stories that are contemporary that tug at the readers heartstrings. She also seems to enjoy writing series about families and alas I hadn't realised that this book is the second in the McKays series until I downloaded it . Consequentially I do feel a little nonplussed having missed certain vital clues. My problem is simply that this is clearly a story spanning three books which each feature a different McKay. One brother and two sisters and this book catches up with the brother Brannon.
Brannon has watched his sisters friend Hannah for ten years always believing she was perhaps too young for him and besides he doesn't do relationships . A frantically charged night between them doesn't change much and Brannon loses that which could be the most precious thing in his world, Hannah. Then the unthinkable happens as Hannah is injured, in a coma and pronounced pregnant! O boy does reality come crashing down on Brannon and he is determined to put right that which he did wrong.
Hannah wakes not knowing who she is or what happened but the gorgeous hunk claiming to be her baby's father does seem very familiar . Brannon is sweet and at times it's like he is courting Hannah but her lack of memory is causing all kinds of problems . The night Hannah got injured a woman was murdered and it's possible Hannah might have seen something but if that's true then there's a killer out there who might just strike again!
I quickly caught up with how this story was playing out and the murdered woman was clearly not the nicest person in town and had more enemies than spots on a Dalmatian! It's quite a slow start and the budding relationship just didn't grab my attention. I did immediately like Hannah as even when in the hospital her inner thoughts are anything but pedantic, she isn't a pushover by any means . Brannon hmm, he is finally stepping up but this couple have to overcome his previous behaviour which won't happen unless either he admits he was a cretin and a coward or Hannah remembers.
What I did like ( although I had to pay attention) was the mysterious killer stalking the town in plain sight. I thought the author did a good job of making him a part of the everyday town folks and yet almost invisible hiding his true agenda. There's clearly a connection to the McKay family and the history of their family is discussed giving this reader all kinds of possibilities to ponder.
It would be remiss of me not to mention that there are quite a few supporting characters all vying for the readers attention . The author clearly enjoys muddying the waters and making her readers get their thinking caps on ! Yes there's lots going on and I strongly suspect who might have a starring role in the next book but for now it's all about Brannon and Hannah.
I was gifted a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
Brannon has watched his sisters friend Hannah for ten years always believing she was perhaps too young for him and besides he doesn't do relationships . A frantically charged night between them doesn't change much and Brannon loses that which could be the most precious thing in his world, Hannah. Then the unthinkable happens as Hannah is injured, in a coma and pronounced pregnant! O boy does reality come crashing down on Brannon and he is determined to put right that which he did wrong.
Hannah wakes not knowing who she is or what happened but the gorgeous hunk claiming to be her baby's father does seem very familiar . Brannon is sweet and at times it's like he is courting Hannah but her lack of memory is causing all kinds of problems . The night Hannah got injured a woman was murdered and it's possible Hannah might have seen something but if that's true then there's a killer out there who might just strike again!
I quickly caught up with how this story was playing out and the murdered woman was clearly not the nicest person in town and had more enemies than spots on a Dalmatian! It's quite a slow start and the budding relationship just didn't grab my attention. I did immediately like Hannah as even when in the hospital her inner thoughts are anything but pedantic, she isn't a pushover by any means . Brannon hmm, he is finally stepping up but this couple have to overcome his previous behaviour which won't happen unless either he admits he was a cretin and a coward or Hannah remembers.
What I did like ( although I had to pay attention) was the mysterious killer stalking the town in plain sight. I thought the author did a good job of making him a part of the everyday town folks and yet almost invisible hiding his true agenda. There's clearly a connection to the McKay family and the history of their family is discussed giving this reader all kinds of possibilities to ponder.
It would be remiss of me not to mention that there are quite a few supporting characters all vying for the readers attention . The author clearly enjoys muddying the waters and making her readers get their thinking caps on ! Yes there's lots going on and I strongly suspect who might have a starring role in the next book but for now it's all about Brannon and Hannah.
I was gifted a copy via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
May 2, 2016
I really just don't have the patience for this book right now. There are just SO many people to remember and I even read the first book and still have trouble keeping track who is who and what is what. Maybe I'll come back when all three are out and read them back to back to back. But for now I give up.
July 20, 2017
Originally posted at Booklovers For Life
I have to admit that the main reason I wanted to read this book was because of the AMAZING blurb. Hello, angst alert! I was totally in the mood for an angsty read, and Shiloh Walker delivered perfectly with The Trouble with Temptation. I skipped the first book in the McKays series, but I read this one as a standalone with no problems. The Trouble with Temptation is a fabulous small-town romance – it’s heart-wrenching, suspenseful, and sexy. Just all-around an addicting, unputdownable read!
Brannon is experiencing the worst night of his life – the woman he cares about more than any other is lying in the hospital in the coma from an accident… and she’s pregnant with his baby. He’s desperate for her to wake up, to survive, but also scared she won’t give him the time of day if she does wake. Because only hours before, Brannon threw their relationship away, scared at the prospect of love. But now with the possibility of losing Hannah, Brannon realizes he effed up bad – and wants Hannah to wake so he can make things right between them. But when she does wake… it turns out she can’t remember anything or anyone.
Hannah wakes up in the hospital with no memories, only to find out that she’s pregnant, and what’s worse, her accident might not have been an accident at all. The only thing that’s familiar to her is Brannon, so she leans on him to help her heal, unknowing of their past. Brannon tries to do whatever it takes to make Hannah fall in love with him again so she won’t run when she finds out the truth, but what happens when her memories come back?
I loved this book!!! I felt SO much while reading – Brannon’s regret over his mistake, his desperation to keep Hannah in his life, Hannah’s own confusion and doubts about their relationship as her memories slowly surface. Ahhh, the angst – I absolutely loved it! And the groveling from Brannon was perfect too – he messed up big time, but you can feel his regret and determination to win Hannah’s heart again.
The mystery aspect of the book wasn’t the best, but it was suspenseful, and the author had me curious about who caused Hannah’s accident. The romance was definitely the highlight of the book – it was seriously divine!! It’s not easy for me to find GOOD angsty reads, ones where the hero grovels sufficiently, but this one is perfect. I highly recommend it!
Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.
Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.
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I have to admit that the main reason I wanted to read this book was because of the AMAZING blurb. Hello, angst alert! I was totally in the mood for an angsty read, and Shiloh Walker delivered perfectly with The Trouble with Temptation. I skipped the first book in the McKays series, but I read this one as a standalone with no problems. The Trouble with Temptation is a fabulous small-town romance – it’s heart-wrenching, suspenseful, and sexy. Just all-around an addicting, unputdownable read!
Brannon is experiencing the worst night of his life – the woman he cares about more than any other is lying in the hospital in the coma from an accident… and she’s pregnant with his baby. He’s desperate for her to wake up, to survive, but also scared she won’t give him the time of day if she does wake. Because only hours before, Brannon threw their relationship away, scared at the prospect of love. But now with the possibility of losing Hannah, Brannon realizes he effed up bad – and wants Hannah to wake so he can make things right between them. But when she does wake… it turns out she can’t remember anything or anyone.
Would she still love him if—no, when she remembered?
He didn’t know and the only thing he could think to do was make sure she understood that he wanted her, needed her. That he had messed up. He wanted her with him in so many ways, in all ways.
Hannah wakes up in the hospital with no memories, only to find out that she’s pregnant, and what’s worse, her accident might not have been an accident at all. The only thing that’s familiar to her is Brannon, so she leans on him to help her heal, unknowing of their past. Brannon tries to do whatever it takes to make Hannah fall in love with him again so she won’t run when she finds out the truth, but what happens when her memories come back?
I loved this book!!! I felt SO much while reading – Brannon’s regret over his mistake, his desperation to keep Hannah in his life, Hannah’s own confusion and doubts about their relationship as her memories slowly surface. Ahhh, the angst – I absolutely loved it! And the groveling from Brannon was perfect too – he messed up big time, but you can feel his regret and determination to win Hannah’s heart again.
“I love you,” he said again. “It could have happened yesterday. Maybe it happened a year ago—five years ago. It could have happened in the past five minutes. I don’t know. I just know I love you.”
The mystery aspect of the book wasn’t the best, but it was suspenseful, and the author had me curious about who caused Hannah’s accident. The romance was definitely the highlight of the book – it was seriously divine!! It’s not easy for me to find GOOD angsty reads, ones where the hero grovels sufficiently, but this one is perfect. I highly recommend it!
Thanks to the publisher for generously providing me an ARC to review.
Quotes are taken from the ARC and are subject to change in the final version.
Amazon Ebook: http://amzn.to/23Jg1hd
Amazon Paperback: http://amzn.to/1NAFDAa
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September 1, 2016
3.5 stars
We left off the previous book with Brannon having just found out that Hannah is pregnant… and she’s lost her memory after a run in with a killer still on the loose. I was itching to get to this book because their relationship in the first one was very explosive. The chemistry, the heat, everything was combustible. but then I feel like she loses her memory and Brannon lost some of his steam! I found the couple in this book to have a different kind of chemistry than what I enjoyed about them in the first book, and I think that would’ve been ok for the very beginning but should’ve come back a bit as we continued reading.
I did still enjoy Brannon and Hannah together, they were just a bit “cuter” than I wanted them to be. They’ve always been attracted to each other but never made a move until recently. He has a quick change of heart about their relationship after her accident. She forgets a bit what made her spunky to begin with.
Nonetheless, this book steps it up in the mystery department. We do find out there’s more going on in this town and lurking around the McKay family then just Neve’s old boyfriend who was taken care of in the first book. That is one thing I think Ms. Walker always writes really well. Small town mystery and intrigue. I kept questioning who this killer is, and we obviously know is a part of society. But yeah, this aspect of these books is like catnip for me.
The small town feel is on point, we do switch around several POVs which is great for giving us a good feel for what’s going on. I think being in the bad guys head is always interesting because you are constantly looking for clues.
Obviously this leaves the next book setup for the last McKay sibling and the sheriff to get their second chance. I’m hoping this will be my fave in the series because I love the setup in that story! High school sweethearts, he’s the boy from the wrong side of the track who has now made himself into a respectable member of society. He’s never gotten over her, but now may finally be time to move on. Gah! I’m dying to read it. I hope that we get to keep some of that sizzling sexual tension in that one, unlike with the pair in this one that lost some steam.
We left off the previous book with Brannon having just found out that Hannah is pregnant… and she’s lost her memory after a run in with a killer still on the loose. I was itching to get to this book because their relationship in the first one was very explosive. The chemistry, the heat, everything was combustible. but then I feel like she loses her memory and Brannon lost some of his steam! I found the couple in this book to have a different kind of chemistry than what I enjoyed about them in the first book, and I think that would’ve been ok for the very beginning but should’ve come back a bit as we continued reading.
I did still enjoy Brannon and Hannah together, they were just a bit “cuter” than I wanted them to be. They’ve always been attracted to each other but never made a move until recently. He has a quick change of heart about their relationship after her accident. She forgets a bit what made her spunky to begin with.
Nonetheless, this book steps it up in the mystery department. We do find out there’s more going on in this town and lurking around the McKay family then just Neve’s old boyfriend who was taken care of in the first book. That is one thing I think Ms. Walker always writes really well. Small town mystery and intrigue. I kept questioning who this killer is, and we obviously know is a part of society. But yeah, this aspect of these books is like catnip for me.
The small town feel is on point, we do switch around several POVs which is great for giving us a good feel for what’s going on. I think being in the bad guys head is always interesting because you are constantly looking for clues.
Obviously this leaves the next book setup for the last McKay sibling and the sheriff to get their second chance. I’m hoping this will be my fave in the series because I love the setup in that story! High school sweethearts, he’s the boy from the wrong side of the track who has now made himself into a respectable member of society. He’s never gotten over her, but now may finally be time to move on. Gah! I’m dying to read it. I hope that we get to keep some of that sizzling sexual tension in that one, unlike with the pair in this one that lost some steam.
May 16, 2016
Shiloh Walker does a grumpy alpha hero so well and it is never more evident than her newest creation, Brandon McKay. A sexy, broody, grumpy man whose fear of love and commitment has him running from the only woman he has ever loved.
Hannah Parker has loved Brandon for years. When she finally gets her chance with him, he tells her in no uncertain terms they have no future together. When Hannah is involved in an accident that leaves her in a coma, Brandon is beside himself. When he learns she is pregnant with his child, he is determined to be by her side and court her as her should have so many years ago.
The Trouble With Temptation is a fast-paced, intriguing romantic suspense that picks up and runs with a subplot from book one. Based on a trio of siblings. A hint of darkness permeates the storyline as Walker builds a romance that has it's fair share of cracks and flaws while divulging deeper into the events that led to Hannah's car accident and how it all ties together. A strong character base and multi layered plotlines helps with the continuation of the arc and create a romance that bubbles with sexual tension and some very sweet and emotional moments. A small secondary romance also continues from book one, making some headway though that won't be addressed till book three.
I am looking forward to book 3 and the last McKay sibling's story.
Hannah Parker has loved Brandon for years. When she finally gets her chance with him, he tells her in no uncertain terms they have no future together. When Hannah is involved in an accident that leaves her in a coma, Brandon is beside himself. When he learns she is pregnant with his child, he is determined to be by her side and court her as her should have so many years ago.
The Trouble With Temptation is a fast-paced, intriguing romantic suspense that picks up and runs with a subplot from book one. Based on a trio of siblings. A hint of darkness permeates the storyline as Walker builds a romance that has it's fair share of cracks and flaws while divulging deeper into the events that led to Hannah's car accident and how it all ties together. A strong character base and multi layered plotlines helps with the continuation of the arc and create a romance that bubbles with sexual tension and some very sweet and emotional moments. A small secondary romance also continues from book one, making some headway though that won't be addressed till book three.
I am looking forward to book 3 and the last McKay sibling's story.
May 3, 2016
3.5 Temptation Stars
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First off I have to mention that I loved the fact that the author made our H a ginger. I thought that was awesome! Seriously, ginger men are so under appreciated! It was refreshing to see that for a change. I mean he’s described as a sexy god-like red-haired beast and I was like . . . Say What??
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Enough said . . . ('em I right?) Lol, now enough about my ginger obsession, back to the review . . .
So the summary is that after a crazy hot but completely spontaneous hook up with Hannah, the girl he’s been lusting after for years but could never have, Brannon freaks out about his overwhelming feelings for her and breaks up with her. The story starts off hours after Brannon’s dump scene (which I assume is shown in book one?) and Brannon finding an unconscious Hannah at the sight of a car wreck. The soul searching and startling realization that he loves Hannah happens about the time we realize that Hannah may have witnessed a murder, may know the killer’s identity, her life might be in danger, and she has amnesia!
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Brannon was a way more low key alpha than I’m used to. He was possessive and protective but we don’t get a lot of OTT caveman antics that is becoming so common in romance lately. It worked for the slow build up of his relationship with Hannah.
The love between these two is obvious to everyone but the MCs. It had the added distraction of a killer on the loose but the romance played out nicely. This had sweet moments, some suspense and some really hot love scenes! Surprisingly it was very low on drama and angst. I enjoyed reading this one but I think I would have liked it more if I had read book one. I felt like something was missing because all of Hannah and Brannon’s previous interaction is told in a flashback/recap. This wasn’t too huge of a deal breaker because it was still easy to follow the romance and the mystery plot. Plus there was some crazy good sizzle between Hannah and Brannon that kept the story flowing.
The reason I didn't go all the way to the 4 stars is because there was so many other intertwining stories and arcs, at times it felt like too much. I just wanted more focused on Brannon and Hannah. I get that there is a series arc that we have to piece together but I wanted more time with the main couple.
It was a good read, overall. I would definitely recommend but maybe read the first in the series, Headed for Trouble, before starting this one just to avoid missing any little snippets of information and maybe feeling a bit lost? I’m definitely going back to read the first book and I really want to find out if my suspicions about the killer are true so I'll suck it up and read the final one in the series (The Right Kind of Trouble) I say suck it up because even though I really liked Griffin, and would love to see his HEA, I don’t really like Moira. Their history is a pet peeve/trigger of mine. But it would be awesome to see more of Brannon and Hannah, and see how the mystery is finally resolved. So I may just stick around.
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Safety gang safe!
***ARC provided for an honest review ***
McKay series in order:
First off I have to mention that I loved the fact that the author made our H a ginger. I thought that was awesome! Seriously, ginger men are so under appreciated! It was refreshing to see that for a change. I mean he’s described as a sexy god-like red-haired beast and I was like . . . Say What??
Enough said . . . ('em I right?) Lol, now enough about my ginger obsession, back to the review . . .
So the summary is that after a crazy hot but completely spontaneous hook up with Hannah, the girl he’s been lusting after for years but could never have, Brannon freaks out about his overwhelming feelings for her and breaks up with her. The story starts off hours after Brannon’s dump scene (which I assume is shown in book one?) and Brannon finding an unconscious Hannah at the sight of a car wreck. The soul searching and startling realization that he loves Hannah happens about the time we realize that Hannah may have witnessed a murder, may know the killer’s identity, her life might be in danger, and she has amnesia!
Brannon was a way more low key alpha than I’m used to. He was possessive and protective but we don’t get a lot of OTT caveman antics that is becoming so common in romance lately. It worked for the slow build up of his relationship with Hannah.
The love between these two is obvious to everyone but the MCs. It had the added distraction of a killer on the loose but the romance played out nicely. This had sweet moments, some suspense and some really hot love scenes! Surprisingly it was very low on drama and angst. I enjoyed reading this one but I think I would have liked it more if I had read book one. I felt like something was missing because all of Hannah and Brannon’s previous interaction is told in a flashback/recap. This wasn’t too huge of a deal breaker because it was still easy to follow the romance and the mystery plot. Plus there was some crazy good sizzle between Hannah and Brannon that kept the story flowing.
The reason I didn't go all the way to the 4 stars is because there was so many other intertwining stories and arcs, at times it felt like too much. I just wanted more focused on Brannon and Hannah. I get that there is a series arc that we have to piece together but I wanted more time with the main couple.
It was a good read, overall. I would definitely recommend but maybe read the first in the series, Headed for Trouble, before starting this one just to avoid missing any little snippets of information and maybe feeling a bit lost? I’m definitely going back to read the first book and I really want to find out if my suspicions about the killer are true so I'll suck it up and read the final one in the series (The Right Kind of Trouble) I say suck it up because even though I really liked Griffin, and would love to see his HEA, I don’t really like Moira. Their history is a pet peeve/trigger of mine. But it would be awesome to see more of Brannon and Hannah, and see how the mystery is finally resolved. So I may just stick around.
Safety gang safe!
***ARC provided for an honest review ***
McKay series in order:
May 3, 2016
ARC REVIEW
More fun with trouble! We are back in McKay's Treasure, Mississippi and this time we are following the started "relationship" between Brannon and Hannah. I tell you it was really weird because Brannon is only one letter off from my brother and I had to try really hard to keep my brain from auto-correcting it. Other than that I loved it! Shiloh Walker took the cliched trope of pregnant with amnesia and gave it the Shiloh flare. If you are new to the series I don't think it is absolutely necessary to read the previous book, Hannah doesn't remember what happened and it all becomes revealed. So this can be read before the first one but their is a undercurrent story that is present throughout the first and second books to be concluded in the last. I love Shiloh Walker she has a very engaging writing style and I always get so absorbed in her book.
Hannah Parker woke up in the hospital with no memories except for the name of the man with the brilliant green eyes and the vivid red hair. Brannon McKay realized the huge mistake he made when he turned Hannah away and now that she is pregnant and doesn't remember Brannon knows he has a second chance to make it up to her. Hannah is still in danger the police still don't know what happened why she was in someone else's car or if she was the intended target or if she just witnessed something she wasn't supposed to something that ended in the death of another woman. This person is running scared because he doesn't know what Hannah remembers but he is willing to get rid of her before she does. Hannah knows Brannon isn't telling the full truth, she can just feel it, but she doesn't push him away because she also knows she loves him and has loved him for most of her life so she will enjoy it while she can. Until she finally remembers.
Overall, this is a fresh new take on a classic trope and I thoroughly enjoyed going back to McKay's Treasure for a bit more mischief.
More fun with trouble! We are back in McKay's Treasure, Mississippi and this time we are following the started "relationship" between Brannon and Hannah. I tell you it was really weird because Brannon is only one letter off from my brother and I had to try really hard to keep my brain from auto-correcting it. Other than that I loved it! Shiloh Walker took the cliched trope of pregnant with amnesia and gave it the Shiloh flare. If you are new to the series I don't think it is absolutely necessary to read the previous book, Hannah doesn't remember what happened and it all becomes revealed. So this can be read before the first one but their is a undercurrent story that is present throughout the first and second books to be concluded in the last. I love Shiloh Walker she has a very engaging writing style and I always get so absorbed in her book.
Hannah Parker woke up in the hospital with no memories except for the name of the man with the brilliant green eyes and the vivid red hair. Brannon McKay realized the huge mistake he made when he turned Hannah away and now that she is pregnant and doesn't remember Brannon knows he has a second chance to make it up to her. Hannah is still in danger the police still don't know what happened why she was in someone else's car or if she was the intended target or if she just witnessed something she wasn't supposed to something that ended in the death of another woman. This person is running scared because he doesn't know what Hannah remembers but he is willing to get rid of her before she does. Hannah knows Brannon isn't telling the full truth, she can just feel it, but she doesn't push him away because she also knows she loves him and has loved him for most of her life so she will enjoy it while she can. Until she finally remembers.
Overall, this is a fresh new take on a classic trope and I thoroughly enjoyed going back to McKay's Treasure for a bit more mischief.
May 29, 2016
Recommend you read book 1 first. I didn't and I felt like I was missing a large amount of information.
This story was a slow go. Took me forever to read. I can usually pop out more than one book on my days off. This one took me weeks.
The MC, in my opinion, had no chemistry. I'm not even interested in reading the first book or the next.
This story was a slow go. Took me forever to read. I can usually pop out more than one book on my days off. This one took me weeks.
The MC, in my opinion, had no chemistry. I'm not even interested in reading the first book or the next.
September 6, 2017
We left off the previous book with Brannon having just found out that Hannah is pregnant... and she's lost her memory after a run in with a killer still on the loose. I was itching to get to this book because their relationship in the first one was very explosive. The chemistry, the heat, everything was combustible. but then I feel like she loses her memory and Brannon lost some of his steam! I found the couple in this book to have a different kind of chemistry than what I enjoyed about them in the first book, and I think that would've been ok for the very beginning but should've come back a bit as we continued reading.I did still enjoy Brannon and Hannah together, they were just a bit "cuter" than I wanted them to be. They've always been attracted to each other but never made a move until recently. He has a quick change of heart about their relationship after her accident. She forgets a bit what made her spunky to begin with.
Nonetheless, this book steps it up in the mystery department. We do find out there's more going on in this town and lurking around the McKay family then just Neve's old boyfriend who was taken care of in the first book. That is one thing I think Ms. Walker always writes really well. Small town mystery and intrigue. I kept questioning who this killer is, and we obviously know is a part of society. But yeah, this aspect of these books is like catnip for me.
The small town feel is on point, we do switch around several POVs which is great for giving us a good feel for what's going on. I think being in the bad guys head is always interesting because you are constantly looking for clues.
Obviously this leaves the next book setup for the last McKay sibling and the sheriff to get their second chance. I'm hoping this will be my fave in the series because I love the setup in that story! High school sweethearts, he's the boy from the wrong side of the track who has now made himself into a respectable member of society. He's never gotten over her, but now may finally be time to move on. Gah! I'm dying to read it. I hope that we get to keep some of that sizzling sexual tension in that one, unlike with the pair in this one that lost some steam.
*ARC provided by publisher
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May 17, 2016
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NUMBER OF HEARTS: 3 3/4
When we left off in book one (which you should read first) Hannah was in the hospital and Brannon ready to fight anyone who stands in his way.
I really enjoyed Brannon & Hannah’s story. Brannon is stubborn and unfortunately he has to learn everything the hard way. Thankfully Hannah is a tough cookie and can deal with his stubborn pain in the butt.
While Brannon and Hannah are trying to figure out their relationship the mystery that is surrounding the McKay family grows. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
NUMBER OF HEARTS: 3 3/4
When we left off in book one (which you should read first) Hannah was in the hospital and Brannon ready to fight anyone who stands in his way.
I really enjoyed Brannon & Hannah’s story. Brannon is stubborn and unfortunately he has to learn everything the hard way. Thankfully Hannah is a tough cookie and can deal with his stubborn pain in the butt.
While Brannon and Hannah are trying to figure out their relationship the mystery that is surrounding the McKay family grows. I am very much looking forward to the next book in this series.
Disclaimer:
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley & St. Martin’s Press in exchange for an honest review. This review is my own opinion and not a paid review.
July 7, 2016
Brannon (or Brennan or Brannan) being into Hannah from their youth (but not pursuing her because of the age difference) seemed too convenient. It definitely felt like being told instead of shown that he had been secretly into her the whole time and instead of concentrating on the romance, there were the p.o.v.'s from other characters for the suspense-y subplot. Those definitely felt intrusive as opposed to integral.
I quite like Walker's work but this is not her best. I'll read The Right Kind of Trouble when it's released because I like closure but not because I'm really invested.
I quite like Walker's work but this is not her best. I'll read The Right Kind of Trouble when it's released because I like closure but not because I'm really invested.
May 3, 2016
I have to say that this one was a bit of a tough read for me. There is just so much going on past and present, so many characters to keep track of, and it seemed to jump around so much that I felt lost at times. You definitely don't want to read this one unless you have read the first in the series. I read the first book and there were points in the story where I was a bit clueless. It's not a bad read, it has a very interesting storyline dealing with amnesia and all the angst that situation can cause. Just pick this one up when you have quiet time to read and you can really focus on the story without interruption.
September 19, 2016
*4 Stars*
I enjoyed this book, as I have with previous Shiloh Walker books that I've read. I liked Hannah and Brannon as characters and I liked that this was more than just a romance novel, it was a mystery novel as well.
I like how it deals with how difficult it must be to have amnesia, of any form. I liked the dynamic between Hannah and Brannon and I liked his family as secondary characters as well.
I wasn't too happy about the ending and how some things don't get answers, but not sure if maybe that will pop up in the background in the next book.
This is an easy read and I would recommend.
I enjoyed this book, as I have with previous Shiloh Walker books that I've read. I liked Hannah and Brannon as characters and I liked that this was more than just a romance novel, it was a mystery novel as well.
I like how it deals with how difficult it must be to have amnesia, of any form. I liked the dynamic between Hannah and Brannon and I liked his family as secondary characters as well.
I wasn't too happy about the ending and how some things don't get answers, but not sure if maybe that will pop up in the background in the next book.
This is an easy read and I would recommend.
May 3, 2016
This was just an okay read for me. It was very frustrating to me how this story jumped around by the many different characters and their different point of views. I couldn't figure out who was who sometimes. There were just too many stories inside the story going on. Too many voices in the book that it became irritating. This one just was not for me.
ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 7, 2018
This series needs to be read together to follow what's going on. I read Headed for Trouble (The McKays #1) over a year ago and this book jumps right back in to the characters and stories without any reintroduction. That alone had me confused several times throughout this trying to place who each person was and their relation to one another. While the story focuses on the main couple, it does follow quite a few other characters.
Also, I reread my review for the first book and something stuck out to me:
"A secondary character becoming pregnant even though the deed would have occurred earlier that night."
I was talking about Hannah, the heroine of this book. That got me thinking, I can't remember the timeline that was explained in this book. I know the hero, Brennan, and Hannah had a fight and shortly after she had an accident and was taken to the hospital in which it was discovered she was pregnant. But I can't remember how long between them having sex and the fight? Did I read it correctly in the first book in that it was the same day?! If so, yikes. How did an editor miss that one?
Also, I reread my review for the first book and something stuck out to me:
"A secondary character becoming pregnant even though the deed would have occurred earlier that night."
I was talking about Hannah, the heroine of this book. That got me thinking, I can't remember the timeline that was explained in this book. I know the hero, Brennan, and Hannah had a fight and shortly after she had an accident and was taken to the hospital in which it was discovered she was pregnant. But I can't remember how long between them having sex and the fight? Did I read it correctly in the first book in that it was the same day?! If so, yikes. How did an editor miss that one?
August 7, 2022
I received this free eARC novel from NetGalley. This is my honest review.
I'm enjoying the mystery in these books, and I'm 70% sure I know who the killer is. I think. There are so many characters in these books, I have been thrown around a lot, but I'm going to stick with my suspect and see if I'm right haha.
Brannon seriously ticked me off. Why couldn't he tell Hannah what happened. Be upfront, honest, and truthful. Feelings change, but past choices don't and he needed to fess up to it.
Hannah is a true fighter. Her past is so sad to read about, but I love that she fought back and she doesn't let anyone walk all over her or bully her - or anyone else for that matter! She is going to be a fantastic mom.
I'm very intrigued to see how things go for Moira, but honestly, I want to see if my suspect is right. Diving into the final book now!
I'm enjoying the mystery in these books, and I'm 70% sure I know who the killer is. I think. There are so many characters in these books, I have been thrown around a lot, but I'm going to stick with my suspect and see if I'm right haha.
Brannon seriously ticked me off. Why couldn't he tell Hannah what happened. Be upfront, honest, and truthful. Feelings change, but past choices don't and he needed to fess up to it.
Hannah is a true fighter. Her past is so sad to read about, but I love that she fought back and she doesn't let anyone walk all over her or bully her - or anyone else for that matter! She is going to be a fantastic mom.
I'm very intrigued to see how things go for Moira, but honestly, I want to see if my suspect is right. Diving into the final book now!
October 28, 2017
This was a pretty good book. I liked the characters, once I got them all straight, and their personalities. This was a little confusing at first since this if the first book I've read in this series and it took me a little while to get the who's who straight. There was suspense, emotions, strength, courage, some aggravation, sweet moments, some 'what the...' moments and a good HEA. This is something I wouldn't mind reading again but I probably wouldn't go searching for it. Enjoy!
June 5, 2018
Hannah has loved Brannon for years, after waking from a coma she lost her memory and discovers she's pregnant with Brannon's child. Brannon screwed up before she got hurt and uses her loss of memory to keep her close and love her. Meanwhile there's a murderer who doesn't want her to recover her memory. *SPOILER* not everything is the mystery is solved by the ed of this story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 9, 2021
Not bad
Fans of Shiloh Walker won't be disappointed in this book. The building of the relationship between Brannon and Hannah was good. I do love when long time friends share unrequited love and one of them resists. I still am not sure who the bad guy is but he or she makes you want to beat them.
Fans of Shiloh Walker won't be disappointed in this book. The building of the relationship between Brannon and Hannah was good. I do love when long time friends share unrequited love and one of them resists. I still am not sure who the bad guy is but he or she makes you want to beat them.
June 1, 2017
I like this series, but this book wasn't as good as the first. After Hannah's accident, it seemed Brannon and her never really connected instead of getting closer. When I thought I new the villain, I found I was wrong. A little disappointed by the ending, but I will continue with the series.
June 20, 2017
Brannon and Hannah have a sweet romance despite the danger that they're both in. I enjoyed both the story and the overarching mystery, and had to read the third book of this series right after this one.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 2, 2018
I got lost a bit near the end when the stabbing occurred. Not entirely sure I understood who did it. Also, you just KNEW that she'd get parts of her memory back and would push Brannon away. Predictable.
May 25, 2022
The trouble with temptation was a really good read, until you get to the end and still don't know who the killer is. I'm hoping they touch base on it in the next book, but if we never find out who he is, this book will be a thumbs down for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 10, 2022
It was good, but I wish the end was a bit different. I also don't like that you have to be careful how you read because the person changes in the same chapter in a different paragraph. Ends happy but unfinished.
May 18, 2017
4.0 overall stars
Couple 4.0
Plot 4.25
Story 3.75 (the beginning dragged)
Sex 4.0
Series 4.25
Couple 4.0
Plot 4.25
Story 3.75 (the beginning dragged)
Sex 4.0
Series 4.25
November 9, 2017
3.5
Took me awhile to get back into this. But 1/3 of the way through, mostly everyone was straightened out in my head.
Took me awhile to get back into this. But 1/3 of the way through, mostly everyone was straightened out in my head.
December 23, 2019
Love!
I love this book, it was thrilling, romantic, suspenseful and had its moments of comedic relief with a good amount of Sarcasm.
I love this book, it was thrilling, romantic, suspenseful and had its moments of comedic relief with a good amount of Sarcasm.
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