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Tempt
She’ll do anything to save her life’s work… …even tangle with the billionaire who broke her heart at high school.
Addiction ravaged my body, battered my soul, and took my friend’s life. But I survived. Now I help others do the same. My struggling charity has lost its funding. I’ll do anything to save it. Even tangle with a billionaire playboy—the man who stole my heart and ripped it to pieces.
This time I’m older, wiser. Immune to a man’s charms. But Riley Jaxx is no ordinary man. His soulful eyes and sensual caress claim my heart once more.
Trusting again is a hell of a risk—one more crack and I’m bound to break.
This steamy contemporary billionaire romance features a hot alpha male and an emotionally guarded woman who will need to risk it all for a second chance with their first love.
A guaranteed happy ending with no cliff hanger.
Addiction ravaged my body, battered my soul, and took my friend’s life. But I survived. Now I help others do the same. My struggling charity has lost its funding. I’ll do anything to save it. Even tangle with a billionaire playboy—the man who stole my heart and ripped it to pieces.
This time I’m older, wiser. Immune to a man’s charms. But Riley Jaxx is no ordinary man. His soulful eyes and sensual caress claim my heart once more.
Trusting again is a hell of a risk—one more crack and I’m bound to break.
This steamy contemporary billionaire romance features a hot alpha male and an emotionally guarded woman who will need to risk it all for a second chance with their first love.
A guaranteed happy ending with no cliff hanger.
85 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 30, 2017
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Jen Katemi
100 books84 followersJen Katemi is a USA Today bestselling author of steamy contemporary and paranormal romance. She is published with Evernight Publishing, and also has forged a successful indie career with her popular HELLHOUND PROTECTORS, GODS OF LOVE, BLOOD FAE CHRONICLES and FORBIDDEN series.
When she’s not writing, Jen runs an editing and proofreading service, looks after the family and pampers various cats. She lives in Melbourne, Australia.
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November 30, 2017
Once more, with feeling
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Jen Katemi's hero is an Aussie billionaire software developer, playboy extraordinaire, man-about-town. He's also a former geek, a high-school nerd named Riley Jackson who fell in love with fellow student Kallie Smith, when they were 18 and inexperienced. Post-school opportunities took him to the US, then on to fame and fortune, leaving Kallie behind. Kallie had a darker and rougher life, lost her best friend to drugs, cleaned up her act, and went on to found a successful non-profit dedicated to drug abuse education. She goes to see Ryley Jaxx to regain the funding his corporation withdrew from her non-profit, and discovers her old high-school friend/flame. Kallie and Riley discover that the flame never truly went out, and rekindle their romance - until the drug business intrudes and drives them apart. This second time around, however, Riley and Kallie are 30 year olds, sadder and wiser in the ways of the world. It's a great short read, a sexy and sweet love story, and a cautionary fable about the temptations that come with achieving your dreams. My only (very minor) quibble: the dialogue is a bit stilted in spots. Other than that, it's a lovely little book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Jen Katemi's hero is an Aussie billionaire software developer, playboy extraordinaire, man-about-town. He's also a former geek, a high-school nerd named Riley Jackson who fell in love with fellow student Kallie Smith, when they were 18 and inexperienced. Post-school opportunities took him to the US, then on to fame and fortune, leaving Kallie behind. Kallie had a darker and rougher life, lost her best friend to drugs, cleaned up her act, and went on to found a successful non-profit dedicated to drug abuse education. She goes to see Ryley Jaxx to regain the funding his corporation withdrew from her non-profit, and discovers her old high-school friend/flame. Kallie and Riley discover that the flame never truly went out, and rekindle their romance - until the drug business intrudes and drives them apart. This second time around, however, Riley and Kallie are 30 year olds, sadder and wiser in the ways of the world. It's a great short read, a sexy and sweet love story, and a cautionary fable about the temptations that come with achieving your dreams. My only (very minor) quibble: the dialogue is a bit stilted in spots. Other than that, it's a lovely little book.
November 29, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. This book is about Kallie and Ryley. She runs a non-profit called Impact which is a drug education agency and is meeting a long-time donor, Ryley. She sees him on his yacht, but he is already quite late for his meeting. His PA finally brings her down and he is entertaining a young woman while meeting with her. She realizes he is actually a boy she went to school with and they lost their virginity's to each other on a beach long ago...He left for the U.S. soon after and they lost touch. Ry sends the other woman away and they talk. She informs him that his Director of Philanthropy had dropped funding and was asking him to reconsider. He didn't realize Gavin had done that and promised to look into the situation. She figured was a lost cause and left, knowing the man he was now was not the same young man filled with enthusiasm and hope...Ryley felt disgruntled after Kallie left, thinking he should rejoin party, but not feeling like it. He does have his PA make contact with Kallie to ask her for dinner that weekend which she refuses...but you will have to read the book to see if her first love, Riley Jackson is still hidden in the gaming software billionaire, Ryley Jaxx...
November 30, 2017
Ryley and Kallie were each other's firsts. But, things happened and they've been apart for years. Until now, when Kallie's meeting the now billionaire to ask him to keep funding her drug education program.
I liked Tempt. It's sweet, it's sexy, and both Kallie and Ryley are likable, interesting characters, especially Kallie. However, Tempt is too short to offer much in the way of relationship or character development. I think there was a lot of potential here for a great second chance romance, it's just because of the short timeline, neither of them, nor their relationship, was given enough to time to progress naturally and organically into something believable and exciting. Still, because I liked the premise, and the characters, I couldn't rate it any lower.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I liked Tempt. It's sweet, it's sexy, and both Kallie and Ryley are likable, interesting characters, especially Kallie. However, Tempt is too short to offer much in the way of relationship or character development. I think there was a lot of potential here for a great second chance romance, it's just because of the short timeline, neither of them, nor their relationship, was given enough to time to progress naturally and organically into something believable and exciting. Still, because I liked the premise, and the characters, I couldn't rate it any lower.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 30, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Kallie and Ryley were best friends and first time lovers while they were in high school and then life happened and they did not seen each other many years. Kallie is the developer of the "Impact Program" educating young teenagers and families about drug addiction and treatment. Ryley is CEO of "Jaxx Industries", a billionaire playboy. When they meet again sparks fly and they find themselves making love to each other. However life did not work out as planned when his company is implicated in drug importation and to protect Kallie's organisation they are forced to keep away from each other. This is an intense love story with an eventual happy ending set inMelbourne, Australia.
November 28, 2017
Tempt is a beautiful combination of erotic and romance; a tale of second chances and the ultimate betrayal that could risk a lifetime of happiness.
While initially I didn’t warm to Ryley, his hidden sense of honesty and innocence from youth eventually shone through to show the depth and devotion of his complex personality. Kallie has always had a heart of gold, determined to do what’s right and fight for her beliefs. But her re-acquaintance with Ryley tests the level of her endurance and her strength to fight long buried desires.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tempt, and while it was a short, fast read, it lacked nothing in the storyline or the impact circumstances had on our lead characters. Ryley and Kallie will have readers truly believing in the hope of HEA.
While initially I didn’t warm to Ryley, his hidden sense of honesty and innocence from youth eventually shone through to show the depth and devotion of his complex personality. Kallie has always had a heart of gold, determined to do what’s right and fight for her beliefs. But her re-acquaintance with Ryley tests the level of her endurance and her strength to fight long buried desires.
I thoroughly enjoyed Tempt, and while it was a short, fast read, it lacked nothing in the storyline or the impact circumstances had on our lead characters. Ryley and Kallie will have readers truly believing in the hope of HEA.
November 30, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I quite enjoyed this book. I liked tha maturity of the characters, not so much in age but in action, and how they admitted their flaws and accepted them. So many times you read books where these type of actions or histories would be swept under the rug and ignored. Not so in "Tempt". I found it made the characters much more engaging and likeable and made me root for them even more.
I quite enjoyed this book. I liked tha maturity of the characters, not so much in age but in action, and how they admitted their flaws and accepted them. So many times you read books where these type of actions or histories would be swept under the rug and ignored. Not so in "Tempt". I found it made the characters much more engaging and likeable and made me root for them even more.
November 30, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ryley , billionaire playboy, and Kallie,a teenage friend working for The Impact Program , meet after not seeing each other for years. The old chemistry is still there .. hot and steamy .. can they make it together? This is their story and I enjoyed reading it.
Ryley , billionaire playboy, and Kallie,a teenage friend working for The Impact Program , meet after not seeing each other for years. The old chemistry is still there .. hot and steamy .. can they make it together? This is their story and I enjoyed reading it.
November 29, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is such a beautiful second chance romance with no drama causing a huge rift between Ryley and Kallie. This is such a sweet story with two honest characters. I really enjoyed the book and is a lighter read.
This is such a beautiful second chance romance with no drama causing a huge rift between Ryley and Kallie. This is such a sweet story with two honest characters. I really enjoyed the book and is a lighter read.
November 30, 2017
I really enjoyed this story. It was nice to see a once nice guy turned spoiled demanding playboy have his eyes opened about the kind of man he has become and change for the better. I highly recommend this book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 27, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Quick easy read about a second chance romance between high school sweethearts. Likable H/h that just fit together ;) Steamy chemistry! For a short read, the characters were well developed and the storyline was good. Read in about 2 hours and kept me engaged to the end.
Quick easy read about a second chance romance between high school sweethearts. Likable H/h that just fit together ;) Steamy chemistry! For a short read, the characters were well developed and the storyline was good. Read in about 2 hours and kept me engaged to the end.
November 23, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This is a wonderfully sweet second chance at love story.
Childhood sweethearts Riley and Kallie went separate ways after school when Rileys software sold. Tragedy struck Kallie's life when her best friend overdosed and died and since then she has been trying to bring awareness to drug abuse.
They meet again when Kallie goes to find out about funding for her company from Ryley. The emotions and chemistry is still there and the love never died from all those years. But drama does affect them, but love does win .
Wonderful story, and great character growth.
This is a wonderfully sweet second chance at love story.
Childhood sweethearts Riley and Kallie went separate ways after school when Rileys software sold. Tragedy struck Kallie's life when her best friend overdosed and died and since then she has been trying to bring awareness to drug abuse.
They meet again when Kallie goes to find out about funding for her company from Ryley. The emotions and chemistry is still there and the love never died from all those years. But drama does affect them, but love does win .
Wonderful story, and great character growth.
November 25, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is the most exquisite story I ever read. I felt the throb of emotions so deep it was like a vein. Young love started and was suddenly torn away; just to reinvent itself into the true maturity of love everlasting. Now, who wouldn't desire something as unique as that? The perfect story. 5 STARS!
This is the most exquisite story I ever read. I felt the throb of emotions so deep it was like a vein. Young love started and was suddenly torn away; just to reinvent itself into the true maturity of love everlasting. Now, who wouldn't desire something as unique as that? The perfect story. 5 STARS!
December 1, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Kallie's former crush who was a geek in their teenage years is now a billionaire, playboy and software techie. Riley was in love with Kallie whilst they were at school but, at 18 years of age, they were both inexperienced. He left Australia to go to the US and he's changed in so many, many ways. Kallie needs funding for her non profit charity and comes to Riley for help but he sees his first and only love and he now isn't going to let her go till he haves her. Forceful and yet sweet. Sexy and yet caring and protective. I loved the way they were together when their barriers were done and really enjoyed this story!
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED.
DEFINITELY RECOMMENDED.
December 2, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I liked the story of Ryley and Kallie. It was sweet. The only real problem I had with it was its lack of character development. For a fast read like this one I expect it to be less story more sex. That was not the case with this story, which is fine. I do not read just for the sex scenes. I prefer a fulfilling story with characters that I can become emotionally invested in. That just did not happen here. There was to much left unsaid and I just had to take to much of a leap of faith without the character development to warrant it. I give it 3 1/2 stars because I did like the story, it just had so much more potential that was not reached.
I liked the story of Ryley and Kallie. It was sweet. The only real problem I had with it was its lack of character development. For a fast read like this one I expect it to be less story more sex. That was not the case with this story, which is fine. I do not read just for the sex scenes. I prefer a fulfilling story with characters that I can become emotionally invested in. That just did not happen here. There was to much left unsaid and I just had to take to much of a leap of faith without the character development to warrant it. I give it 3 1/2 stars because I did like the story, it just had so much more potential that was not reached.
November 30, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Kallie needs to talk billionaire Ryley Jaxx into supporting her volunteer program. Ryley talks her into a dinner date and sends money to support Impact, her program. What happens next, no one expected ! This is a love story that ended early and then picked up years later when Ryley and Kallie reconnect. This book does have a good ending.
November 30, 2017
I really liked this sweet second chance billionaire romance. Ryley and Kallie fell in love in high school but opportunities had them following separate paths. Ryley is now a billionaire playboy but can Kallie convince him to help continue funding her program? I liked the story and the characters it is definitely an entertaining read with great characters. Just wish it was longer. A good read.
January 3, 2018
Great second chance romance. Like this story very much, interesting plot and awesome characters. Recommend this enjoyable read. I found the author made the characters much more engaging and likeable and made me root for them even more.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 4, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this quick short read by Jen Katemi about two people from two different lifestyles finding a second chance at romance in their lives. It had just enough sexy hotness in it to touch the erotica emotion of the reader. This is a very very late voluntary review of this book that I received from booksprout.com.
December 1, 2017
Extremely entertaining, captivating and very interesting sexy read. Sweet second chance romance. Wonderfully written with strong characters. I want to read more from this author. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 2, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I really enjoyed this, but it felt too short and a bit rushed, in terms of the character's developing their relationship.
I really enjoyed this, but it felt too short and a bit rushed, in terms of the character's developing their relationship.
March 23, 2019
I liked this story about Kallie and Ryley. I was hoping they would get together again, once I found out they were together when they were young. I finished this book in a few hours. I look forward to reading more from Jen.
November 30, 2017
Ryley and Kallie were high school sweethearts but they hadn't seen each other for years. Years later when they meet again their love and chemistry are still there. A short contemporary sexy romance.
December 1, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A wonderful second chance romance. Couldn't put it down.
A wonderful second chance romance. Couldn't put it down.
December 2, 2017
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A very enjoyable quick hot read.
A very enjoyable quick hot read.
March 18, 2018
Cute romance!
August 22, 2019
Loved it.
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