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Eden literally fell into Coen's arms as he rescued her, and she has belonged to him ever since that day. She has sent him an invitation to her graduation and he's obliged to go... Right?

Coen has always been Eden's knight in shining armor, and now she needs him more than ever. Will he come and rescue her one final time?

Warning: This book is short, with speed-of-light insta-love and a ridiculous storyline. If you're looking for quick and dirty, then come tempt the law with us!

115 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2016

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Alexa Riley

284 books16.1k followers
Alexa Riley is two sassy friends who got together and wrote some dirty books. They are both married moms of two who love football, donuts, and obsessed book heroes.

They specialize in insta-love, over-the-top, sweet, and cheesy love stories that don’t take all year to read. If you want something SAFE, short, and always with a happily ever after, then Alexa Riley is for you!

Feel free to follow us each on twitter @smut_sasshole & @SassNSmut

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Profile Image for Val ⚓️ Shameless Handmaiden ⚓️.
2,088 reviews36.1k followers
August 11, 2016
3.5 Smut Scale Stars

Not my favorite AR but, as always, I love that they stick to their formula and continue to provide what they promise to deliver: SAFE alpha smut.

I always know what I'm getting with them...I just like some more than others...and that's fine by me.
Profile Image for Carol [Goodreads Addict].
3,030 reviews25.3k followers
August 19, 2016
Tempting the Law is by Alexa Riley. You probably already know by now how much I love these books. I was thrilled when I saw that this book is two parts, Tempting the Law, and then Curvy. How awesome is that!

Tempting the Law - Alexa Riley:

In Tempting the Law, it starts out with Eden as a sixteen year old. I don’t want to give away too much but she is a victim and is saved by Coen. He literally catches her in his arms. A bond is formed but he stays away for two long years.

Tempting The Law - Alexa Riley:

Two years later, he is surprised to receive a graduation invitation in the mail from Eden. She is eighteen years old and her parents are giving her a graduation party. He can’t stay away any longer. Something tells him he needs to go. That she needs him to save her again.

house fire:

Is there insta-love and plenty of hot, sexy scenes? Of course there is. Did I love every word of it? Of course I did!

In Curvy, Flynn Long owns Breakstone Corporation which runs several smaller companies, one of which is a new acquisition, Curved Intimates, a lingerie line. But they are having trouble getting it off the ground. A new campaign is being launched with some new models. When one particular photo lands on his desk, everything stops. He can’t take his eyes off the face on the photo. He already knows, she is his.

Cali Carr is a plus size model. She is scheduled for a photo shoot for a new lingerie line. But when the owner comes in and starts directing the shots, it should make her nervous. But it doesn’t. All she can think about is the electric zing that runs through her every time he touches her.

“It’s as if my soul has finally found it’s other half.”

“I didn’t exist until the day I saw you.”


I have to repin this beautiful man:

So we have a work-a- holic business man and a very independent but inexperienced in love woman who it seems were waiting for each other their entire lives but didn’t realize it. Flynn’s reaction to Cali is excessive, possessive, and completely over the top. And I loved it!

So this was two very short stories that can’t help but to fulfill the true love, happily ever after fix we all need now and then. Plus, it doesn’t hurt that the sexy scenes are steamers. Poor Cali in the second story. Flynn gives her so many orgasms she wonders if it’s possible to die from having so many. If it is, what a way to go I say!

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1,549 reviews2,237 followers
August 4, 2016
Genre: Erotica
Type: Standalone novella
POV: First Person - Dual
Rating:





Two years ago Coen Black saved a 16 years old girl from a kidnapper. Since then, he couldn't get her out of his mind. He had only been watching her from afar until one day he got an invitation to her graduation party.

Eden Mathews had always believed she belongs to Coen since the day he became her hero. Even though she grew up in an affluent family, she wasn't happy and ready to get away from it all. She figured the party would be the perfect opportunity to finally get what she wanted all along.



I’ve cared for her for far too long to let her fall into danger now. Even if the danger is me.


Coen was your typical possessive alpha. I love how protective he was and that's what triggered him into action when he realized Eden should be taken away.

“That day I became yours, and I’ve belonged to you ever since. Now that I’m old enough, you can finally have me.”


Eden knew what she wanted and she worked to get it. She was smart enough to use other people's weaknesses to get things her way.

“I’m gonna move a little and test out this pussy. It’s mine now, so I get to do what I want, but I’m going to treat her real good, sweet girl.”


I like that the story wasn't overly sweet. The dirty talking and the sex scenes were hot. I especially like the semi exhibitionist element :p

Tempting The Law is a story of a protective alpha saving his girl for the final time and heads towards their sweet HEA.





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Profile Image for Coco.V.
50k reviews131 followers
August 8, 2016
Quick, HOT and easy reads are never terrible choices!! Tempting the Law was highly enjoyable and Coen and Eden's story held my attention right to the very end. My only complaint is that it was way too short... :))
Profile Image for Maya.
858 reviews498 followers
August 1, 2016
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Quick, sweet, sexy and just AR!!! I always feel like a child in a candy store whenever a new story from AR comes out. It's the small things in life that you much appreciate in life and one of them, at least for me, is reading Alexa Riley books. I always know what to expect from them and I also know that there is a very high chance that I'm going to love the story. As is the case with Tempting the Law.

I love Coen and how he felt for Eden. Completely OTT possessive and hot. What more could a girl want, right? And Eden, she comes off as this innocent young girl but man, she know what she wants and goes for it, like really goes for it. She's definitely a little sex vixen and Coen sure knows how to appreciate that, if you know what I mean. *ahem*
Anyway, since this story is so short I loved that we got to see some small drama, too. Her stepdad is one true idiot and I hate to say it but he makes politicians look real bad. And her mother, wow, what a waste of space... I'm just glad that Eden has now a real family and both her and Coen found the happiness they deserve.

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Profile Image for Jayme.
430 reviews464 followers
August 11, 2016
I have to say, Alexa Riley is a queen of smut love stories! I love the idea for the story, only I wish for more.



When Eden was sixteen, she was kidnapped, and it was detective Coen, who came to her rescue. The incident has a big impression on both of them and connected them ever since. Two years later, Eden sent him an invitation to the graduation party. She knows what she wants, and she wants him. Coen is torn, he dreams about her, but he doesn't think he should have her. But what if she belong to him since that day two years ago and and is in danger, again? In this case nothing can stop him.



Tempting the Law is dirty and sweet, but really short, short story. We have here the age difference, barely legal, virgin heroine and alpha possessive hero. The forbidden fruit aura is strong, and, of course tastes the best. We can count on a dirty mouth and boiling hot scenes. Your mind will be bursting with dirty thoughts. And this is exactly for what you came here, right? You can be sure, you will get it.



Although Alexa Riley stories seem to be always the same, we can always find in it awesome stories and scorching hot scenes. Does it ever get bored? I do not know, it's certainly not today.

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ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

Profile Image for Claire.
2,324 reviews738 followers
August 4, 2016
4 - "I heard once, if you save someone's life that you're responsible for that person... Does that make me yours?" Stars!

The girls deliver up the perfect smut filled Lunchtime-Special with Tempting the Law.



Its LIVE
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Eden and Coen are a couple that meet in an unusual way, and we jump two years after that before their relationship really starts, reason being Eden is sixteen when Coen initially rescues her from a kidnapper.

I would have walked fire for her

As you would expect the invitation to her graduation, brings all of Coen’s protective instincts back to the fore, as now all grown up, Eden is no longer off limits, and colour me alpha, as soon as Coen is introduced to Step-Daddy dearest, his only thought is of making her his, and taking her home.

"Once I have you, I won’t be able to let you go… You’ll be mine, and there’ll be no escaping. Ever."

"That’s exactly what I want. For you to take me from here and keep me by your side. You’re all I’ve ever wanted."


Quick, dirty, sexy and sweet, add in a pretty decent epilogue, and the authors have pretty much nailed it (literally) again!

ARC generously provided via ArdentPRose PR, in exchange for the above honest review.
Profile Image for P .
695 reviews345 followers
August 23, 2016
“Goddamn, you’re so sweet. Give me that cum juice, sweet girl, I’m like Popeye looking for his can of spinach. When I get that good stuff, I’m gonna take that pussy and smash it.”




I haven't laughed like this in a long time.

I really loved the concept of this book, however, it's too short for me to fully enjoy it.
Profile Image for XxTainaxX Curvy and Nerdy.
1,563 reviews507 followers
August 4, 2016
Fast and sexy. Coen saves Eden and falls for her but she is too young so he stays away. When she invites him to her graduation it's on! It's typical OTT possessive alpha loving with miraculously skilled virgins that drive them wild. I realize you don't read AR for deep plots, but this one left me wanting. Eden did some things that seemed out of character for someone who was supposed to be inexperienced. There's also the matter that when they meet again, he is no longer a law man. Other than that, I got my "quick, hot, and just a little dirty" fix. Safety: AR heroes can only see one another when they meet. No rape or abuse explicitly mentioned but h was rescued from a kidnapper so it's open to interpretation.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Gi's Spot Reviews.
1,144 reviews1,366 followers
August 3, 2016
IT'S LIVE!!!

4.5 Stars

This story was pure Alexa Riley smutty goodness!!!
Both characters were amazing, and Coen's Alpha hotness was delicious.
I wish the passage from the storyline to the epilogue wasn't so abrupt though. It felt that a bit was missing, and I would have loved a bit more epilogue. I'm addicted to AR's longer epilogue. That would have made this story beyond perfect!
Still a fantastic read nonetheless and couldn't love these characters and storylines more!!!! Coen and Eden's (love the names, btw) chemistry was undeniable as hot as it was sweet: pure AR perfection!!! <3


ARC kindly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review
Profile Image for Sybil aka Lala.
478 reviews231 followers
August 3, 2016
UNITED KITTY DISTRICT COURT

For the

United States of Kitty

v.

Alexa Riley

To: Any authorised law enforcement officer

YOU ARE COMMANDED to arrest and bring before a USK magistrate judge without unnecessary delay ALEXA RILEY who is accused of an offense(s) or violation(s) based on charges filed with the court.

These offenses are briefly described as follows:

Drug Possession with intent to distribute



Alexa Riley has been found to be in possession of a highly potent narcotic. Street name: Smut. Not only have they been found to have this extremely substance in their possession but evidence also points to their intent to package and distribute their Smut in the form of a short novella by the name of Tempting The Law.

Solicitation



Furthermore, AR has been found to encourage acts of debauchery by pandering their Smut to an unsuspecting public. Their premeditated and manipulative use of an overly possessive and obsessed hero was only exacerbated by giving him tattoos, a filthy mouth and a severe protective streak. Adding in an innocent heroine and a case of insta-love goodness can only point to a conscious act of solicitation.

Assault



Grievous bodily harm to kitties the world over has been reported as an indirect result of partaking in the Smut Alexa Riley distributes without conscience. Under the influence of AR Smut, victims have been reported to have sustained injury from activities varying anywhere from a slight pat on the patch to furious flicking of the bean.

Arson



Panties catching on fire is a direct result of reading this book with it’s thinly veiled DD/lg theme and swoony tattooed, foul-mouthed hero. Not only have the contents of this book been found to be highly combustible but some victims have even reported a slight burn to the nether regions from just looking at the cover of this book.

Robbery



This is a repeat offence for Alexa Riley. Once again our hearts have been stolen by a sweeter than sweet story and the hero that is possessed by his heroine.

The United Kitty District puts forward the following suggesting for punishment:

Throw Alexa Riley in jail and throw away the key. Make them write their smut forever.

Seriously, never stop.

(ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review)
Profile Image for Michelle.
2,103 reviews1,415 followers
August 2, 2016
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review

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Tempting The Law by Alexa Riley is a very short read but I enjoyed every single minute of this sweet and sexy insta-love romance. If there is one thing that the ladies of Alexa Riley are known for is that they never fail to leave a smile on your face, whether it be a virgin, love at first sight, or forbidden romance trope. And in this quick light drama free romance, Alexa Riley whips up a sweet love at first sight romance.

 photo 539264769675266f405ce320ca14bd_zpswwx1t9es.gif “We fit together too perfectly, like I was made to be his and only his. It proves to me how this was meant to be. He was meant to save me that day I was taken. He was supposed to save me from this place, too. Take me away before something bad could happen. Protect me forever.”

When Cohen rescued Eden from a kidnapper two years ago, he couldn’t forget Eden and her gorgeous eyes. There was something about Eden that called to him. And so fast forward to the present, Eden is now 18 years old and a high school graduate. When Eden invites Cohen to her graduation party, Cohen couldn’t refuse since he had to see Eden again. And let’s just say, Cohen finally claims his woman. Will Eden find herself being rescued by Cohen one more time?

So if you are in a mood for a light and very sweet love story that has steam, a virgin heroine, and a very protective alpha male then I would definitely tell you to go one click this book now.

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Profile Image for Dino-Jess ✮ The Book Eating Dinosaur ✮.
660 reviews18 followers
August 15, 2016
Yep. Amaze.

Coen. Reow. Yes please.

There were a few weird phrases in this one.... My favorite being:

"Give me that cum juice, sweet girl, I'm like Popeye looking for his can of spinach. When I get that good stuff, I'm gonna take that pussy and smash it."


LOLWOT

I do wish the story would take up more than 40% of the page count though, I've already read most of the "bonus stories" that are included in these so it's a bit annoying.

But overall, this is just what you expect from an Alexa Riley book - possessive mega alpha caveman who wants to fill her up and put his baby inside her as soon as possible BECAUSE THEN SHE CAN NEVER LEAVE HIM.

These stories are so ridiculous and I love them.

Alexa Riley is life.

4 kitty-cum Stars
Profile Image for Chantal ❤️.
1,361 reviews912 followers
August 3, 2016
Ok now I think we all know what I am going to say here but hey I will say it anyways, THIS BOOK ROCKED!
What did I love about it? EVERYTHING
What did I hate about it? NOTHING
She is an awesome character and he is an amazing guy! They literally fall for each other, when she falls into his arms when he rescues her.
I will not give the story away only to say it was way way too short and I loved the cute epilogue.
Totally safe read as always.
Oh why does it always have to be so short!
Darn you Alexa Riley for always leaving me wanting more!
BTW Her book Curvy was included in my purchase. I did not have a copy of this one. I am so glad I bought it.
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721 reviews435 followers
August 6, 2016

** 3-3.5 STARS **

“I heard once, if you save someone’s life that you’re responsible for that person. DOES THAT MAKE ME YOURS?”

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I feel like all my Alexa Riley reviews are turning out to be the same...like the books themselves.

1) Uber-alpha male with a drive to possess.
2) Cute female with a drive to BE possessed.
3) Insta-love.
4) Hot-as-fck sex.
5) Babies.

I mean I keep reading them -ALL of them- so it means I really do enjoy these stories. Though that doesn't change the fact that I've been patiently waiting for the day I'd actually see some concrete plot and an actual storyline other than “they met, they fell in love, they fcked, they got married and had cute kids” in one of her stories, because that's the ONLY thing missing! I still love the overly unrealistic HEAs and everything...but a liiiiiiiittle bit more effort on the ROAD to that HEA would also be awesome.

Is that too much to ask?

OVERALL: Classic AR. You'll love it if you like her usual work.
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429 reviews168 followers
August 12, 2016
3 stars

This was a nice short story with everything I needed!
It's another AR's book which was pretty good and I enjoyed it.
I liked Coen and Eden together, and Eden wasn't the shy and innocent little girl she should be since she was only 18 years old. No, no my friends...
She was a dirty, dirty little girl ready for some action, since the first moment she met her man.
And she wasn't afraid to admit it!

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AR's books get the job done every time!

Enjoy! xxx
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465 reviews46 followers
August 23, 2016

H saved h's life when she was kidnapped at 16. After 2 years, she just had her 18th birthday and graduated from high school, invited H to attend the party celebration. H, being in love with h, attended the party.

And next scenes?

Famous Alexa Riley's quick fix.

*big grin*
Profile Image for Alex ☣ Deranged KittyCat ☣.
654 reviews434 followers
November 19, 2018
This is a genuine Alexa Riley little book: short, full of insta-love, with a sweet virgin, and an older sort of caveman, ready to take ownership of what's his.

What makes Tempting the Law special for me, is the subject. A stepdaughter, on her stepfather's radar, getting saved by her knight in shinning armor. It's a delicate subject for me, the stepdaughter-stepfather one, and I'm glad our hero came in between them just at the right time, and everything ended well. That's why I give it 5 stars with all my heart!

So, if you ever had problems with the daughter-father relationship, this is a nice fantasy, where the girl is saved.
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1,831 reviews140 followers
August 30, 2016
5 Stars HOT STARS!!!

OK, First....I LOVE this author and everything she writes:) Second, this was ANOTHER quick, hot n sexy read with her tradition OTT Alpha in which I LOVED!!!! Third, I am excited that she will be coming out with a full novel because I am in love with all of these quickies that for me, they end way too soon, lol!!!!! Oh and Fourth, the cover of this book is Over the Moon HOT:)



Profile Image for Elle ✟ Søren's ♡ (i'm too old for this shite).
690 reviews481 followers
August 6, 2016
3.5* inside Eden's garden STARS!

Dedicated to everybody that just wants to get off. << Niceee...


With the same formula. same plot. different job. But I loved their chemistry. It was better than the previous. Well, Coen is in love with Eden since he saved her from kidnapping. Now she's 18 and needs to see him again. Coen has to control his lust... or love.
“Once I have you, I won’t be able to let you go, sweet girl. You’ll be mine, and there’ll be no escape. Ever,” I tell her,...

>> super possessive alpha male
>> virgin a-bit-slutty for 18 yo girl.
>> dirty talker
>> sweet 'too tame' sex

There will be always insta-love but luckily, they know each other from the past. They're very quickly bonded and decided into each other. Well, that's Alexa Riley for you. I miss your old filthy smut.

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620 reviews611 followers
August 23, 2016
Every time I need a really good book, I know AR's books are a sure hit. And every time I finished their book, I'm satisfied and happy but it doesn't mean I don't want more because I surely do.

The story was about Coen (no age mentioned, maybe thirties or late twenties) and Eden, 18.

Two years ago, Eden was kidnapped and Coen saved her. He was a detective at the time and now, he owns a security firm, Black Guard Security.

Two years had passed but they never forgot each other. He received a graduation invitation from her. He came but he's still fighting his feelings for her, thinking she's still too young. So she made him jealous just to push him back and to make him break. It ddn't take long for him to snap and get her.

It's a short read and it has a nice epilogue. Marriage and babies. My kind of epilogue and I loved it! I just want more.


SAFETY:
Profile Image for Fani.
182 reviews24 followers
August 4, 2016
Unfortunately, i did not enjoy this book. The stories alexa riley writes have definitely an allure because she provides a safe story where the main characters do not cheat and stay faithful to each other even when they are apart and I have enjoyed plenty of those stories myself. I do not mind that they’re short or have insta-love but I noticed that with each new story especially the more recent ones there was less and less plot to the point where there was no plot at all. I really wish the author would spend more time developing the characters and adding a nice plot to the books.

Plus, there is a specific element that I find in many of the stories and I do not like.
Profile Image for books_and_brew.
549 reviews34 followers
September 7, 2016

*Throws reality out the window*

I might have chuckled a little too hard while reading this. Case in point:

"Give me that cum juice, sweet girl, I'm like Popeye looking for his can of spinach. When I get that good stuff, I'm gonna take that pussy and smash it."

These are fun short reads but I can't ever take them very seriously. I know what they are meant for, but I can't help but roll my eyes at the over-the-top alpha male-ness thats happening.

On to the next!
Profile Image for Deborah.
3,836 reviews496 followers
August 10, 2016

Short hot and sexy.

Coen saved Eden when she'd been kidnapped at sixteen and he can't get her out of his mind, he knows she's far too young for him but she features in his every fantasy.
Eden fell for Coen when he saved her two years ago but she was too young, now she's eighteen and determined to get her man.
This is a short hot sexy read.
Profile Image for Polly.
686 reviews244 followers
August 6, 2016
I know exactly what I'm getting when I read a AR book. Why mess with the formula? It's working! Their work shouldn't have to change because all of a sudden readers have expectations for them to write something that's not their normal.

I'm obviously a fan girl. Keep doing what you're doing and I'll keep one clicking.

I loved this one.
Profile Image for *CJ*.
5,097 reviews624 followers
August 5, 2016
Can I have this already? Please? *rolls on floor begging*

OTT- sweet- smutty- sexy- just what I expect from an AR book.
Coen rescues Eden and since then they have a connection. She invites him to her graduation, their starved- for- each- other- hearts meet- and cum filled sparks fly.
Do I wish it was longer? Yes!
Did I still love it? Super yes.
Safe read.
4/5
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