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The Bennett Family #5
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Seit ihre Eltern bei einem Unfall ums Leben gekommen sind, sorgt die pflichtbewusste Victoria Hensley alleine für ihre Geschwister. Die Dekorateurin soll Christopher Bennetts neu erworbenes Apartment einrichten und zeigt sich von ihrer besten Seite. Doch Christopher hat ein Auge auf sie geworfen. Anfangs versucht sie noch, den Flirtversuchen des kecken Unternehmers auszuweichen, doch seine liebevolle Art ihren Geschwistern gegenüber lässt ihr Herz aufgehen. Sie kann der erotischen Spannung zwischen ihnen nicht widerstehen, aber ein tragischer Zwischenfall droht das neue Glück zu zerstören ...
360 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 14, 2017
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Layla Hagen
75 books4,655 followersWelcome! My name is Layla Hagen and I am a Contemporary Romance author.
I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.
I write romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.
And I drink coffee. Lots of it, in case the photo didn’t make it obvious enough ;)
I fell in love with books when I was nine years old, and my love affair with stories continues even now, many years later.
I write romantic stories and can’t wait to share them with the world.
And I drink coffee. Lots of it, in case the photo didn’t make it obvious enough ;)
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February 21, 2017
**May include spoilers**
This is such a sweet romance. It was so perfect for me. Everything I love about romance serials is incorporated here. Christopher and Victoria are instantly attracted to one another. The chemistry and banter is so good! Each of the main characters has a unique understanding of where they are in life, but they can’t deny what’s happening right in front of them.
Here’s the breakdown: Victoria, an interior designer, is referred to Christopher Bennet by his sister to decorate his new apartment. Little does he know, he’s being setup! Victoria just wants to grow her business. Landing another account with the Bennett family is her main focus, but her initial meeting with Christopher was such a funny little catastrophe. Luckily, their chemistry is undeniable.
This is a low angst, super sweet romance with lots of sweet sexy times. Although part of a series, it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone.
Here’s what I absolutely loved: I loved the main characters, but the secondary characters stole the show. I’m a big softy and adore books with kids. Victoria’s siblings/wards are precious. I loved how committed she is to providing a home for them. The emotional aspect of her story is so haunting and drew me to her character.
Christopher is super sweet and considerate. He’s an all-around good guy who makes the decision to help Victoria and her siblings anyway he can. Totally loved him.
Each kid had a distinctive personality and role to play in the story. I really enjoyed getting to know them over the course of the novel.
Overall, if you’re in the mood for a sweet sexy romance, this is your gig!
This is such a sweet romance. It was so perfect for me. Everything I love about romance serials is incorporated here. Christopher and Victoria are instantly attracted to one another. The chemistry and banter is so good! Each of the main characters has a unique understanding of where they are in life, but they can’t deny what’s happening right in front of them.
Here’s the breakdown: Victoria, an interior designer, is referred to Christopher Bennet by his sister to decorate his new apartment. Little does he know, he’s being setup! Victoria just wants to grow her business. Landing another account with the Bennett family is her main focus, but her initial meeting with Christopher was such a funny little catastrophe. Luckily, their chemistry is undeniable.
This is a low angst, super sweet romance with lots of sweet sexy times. Although part of a series, it can be read and enjoyed as a standalone.
Here’s what I absolutely loved: I loved the main characters, but the secondary characters stole the show. I’m a big softy and adore books with kids. Victoria’s siblings/wards are precious. I loved how committed she is to providing a home for them. The emotional aspect of her story is so haunting and drew me to her character.
Christopher is super sweet and considerate. He’s an all-around good guy who makes the decision to help Victoria and her siblings anyway he can. Totally loved him.
Each kid had a distinctive personality and role to play in the story. I really enjoyed getting to know them over the course of the novel.
Overall, if you’re in the mood for a sweet sexy romance, this is your gig!
February 21, 2017
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
Layla Hagen is back at it again as she reunites readers with the beloved and charming Bennett family in the fifth installment, Your Tempting Love. With four of the Bennett siblings living their happily ever after, Pippa Bennett is back at her favorite hobby: matchmaking and of course Christopher is her next target.
Unlike his other siblings, Christopher easily steals the spotlight. His sexy, charming, and playful personality will have anyone wrapped around his finger and so it didn’t take long for him to charm his way into his interior decorator’s heart and panties.
Victoria Hensley has been hired to decorate Christopher’s new apartment. Designing his apartment is no problem, but keeping her attraction to Christopher at bay will be hard to do since Christopher has made it known to her that he finds her a temptation that he can’t seem to resist.
Victoria Hensley is unlike any woman that Christopher has met. Her bubbly and caring personality is something that makes her even more attractive. Christopher is well aware that Victoria is the sole guardian of her three younger siblings after the death of their parents. As Christopher befriends Victoria and charms his way into her life, he easily wins the hearts of her siblings as well as Victoria. But as she and Christopher gets close to one another, will they find themselves mixing business with pleasure? And will Christopher realize that Victoria Hensley might be the game changer that will end his bachelor status? For so many months, Victoria has been shouldering all the family responsibilities, will Christopher show her that he is willing to be her shoulder that she can lean on and partner in life?
Your Tempting Love is a very sweet, sexy, and beautiful love story. I love the overall theme and message this book portrays. The simplicity of love and sacrifices is a beauty that radiates throughout the story. I love how strong Victoria is and how playful Christopher is. And in such, these two complement one another in ways that will make any hearts swoon. So if you are looking for a story that was beautifully well written that incorporates love, family and steam then this book is definitely for you.
Layla Hagen
Layla Hagen is back at it again as she reunites readers with the beloved and charming Bennett family in the fifth installment, Your Tempting Love. With four of the Bennett siblings living their happily ever after, Pippa Bennett is back at her favorite hobby: matchmaking and of course Christopher is her next target.
Unlike his other siblings, Christopher easily steals the spotlight. His sexy, charming, and playful personality will have anyone wrapped around his finger and so it didn’t take long for him to charm his way into his interior decorator’s heart and panties.
Victoria Hensley has been hired to decorate Christopher’s new apartment. Designing his apartment is no problem, but keeping her attraction to Christopher at bay will be hard to do since Christopher has made it known to her that he finds her a temptation that he can’t seem to resist.
Victoria Hensley is unlike any woman that Christopher has met. Her bubbly and caring personality is something that makes her even more attractive. Christopher is well aware that Victoria is the sole guardian of her three younger siblings after the death of their parents. As Christopher befriends Victoria and charms his way into her life, he easily wins the hearts of her siblings as well as Victoria. But as she and Christopher gets close to one another, will they find themselves mixing business with pleasure? And will Christopher realize that Victoria Hensley might be the game changer that will end his bachelor status? For so many months, Victoria has been shouldering all the family responsibilities, will Christopher show her that he is willing to be her shoulder that she can lean on and partner in life?
Your Tempting Love is a very sweet, sexy, and beautiful love story. I love the overall theme and message this book portrays. The simplicity of love and sacrifices is a beauty that radiates throughout the story. I love how strong Victoria is and how playful Christopher is. And in such, these two complement one another in ways that will make any hearts swoon. So if you are looking for a story that was beautifully well written that incorporates love, family and steam then this book is definitely for you.
Layla Hagen
February 20, 2017
3.5 STARS
After the sudden loss of her parents a year ago, Victoria is now raising her three younger siblings while also trying to grow her fledgling decorator business. She's excited to meet with potential new client Christopher Bennett after his sisters recommended her. Sparks fly at the very first meeting and, despite her misgivings at getting involved with a client, it doesn't take long for Victoria to know Christopher is someone special.
Christopher isn't interested in a serious relationship - or at least that's what he's been telling himself. But meeting Victoria changes his tune and he finds himself completely taken with her, and growing attached to her sisters and brother.
Victoria was such a down to earth and likable character. She had so much on her shoulders, between her business and caring for her siblings, but she handled it all remarkably well. She was full of self-doubt when it came to raising her siblings but she didn't give herself enough credit. She was patient and loving and always put their needs ahead of her own. I had such much respect for her. She was cautious about getting involved with Christopher, aware of how a new relationship might effect her brother and sisters, but once she did I loved how open and giving she was with him.
Christopher was impossible to resist. He was handsome and funny and so full of charm. I loved that he wasn't put off by Victoria's responsibility to her family and instead took an active role and made himself available, especially to the two younger children.
My favorite thing about about their relationship was the total absence of artifice. They were so open and honest with one another - there was no game playing, no coyness, just two people who were so supportive of one another and willing to take a chance on the possibility of a future together. Their relationship wasn't without its challenges, and they didn't always get it right the first time, but it was impossible not to pull for Christopher and Victoria and the happiness they deserved.
If you're a fan of contemporary romance, I wholeheartedly recommend Your Tempting Love and the entire Bennett Family series.
This review was originally published at Girl Plus Books.
After the sudden loss of her parents a year ago, Victoria is now raising her three younger siblings while also trying to grow her fledgling decorator business. She's excited to meet with potential new client Christopher Bennett after his sisters recommended her. Sparks fly at the very first meeting and, despite her misgivings at getting involved with a client, it doesn't take long for Victoria to know Christopher is someone special.
Christopher isn't interested in a serious relationship - or at least that's what he's been telling himself. But meeting Victoria changes his tune and he finds himself completely taken with her, and growing attached to her sisters and brother.
Victoria was such a down to earth and likable character. She had so much on her shoulders, between her business and caring for her siblings, but she handled it all remarkably well. She was full of self-doubt when it came to raising her siblings but she didn't give herself enough credit. She was patient and loving and always put their needs ahead of her own. I had such much respect for her. She was cautious about getting involved with Christopher, aware of how a new relationship might effect her brother and sisters, but once she did I loved how open and giving she was with him.
Christopher was impossible to resist. He was handsome and funny and so full of charm. I loved that he wasn't put off by Victoria's responsibility to her family and instead took an active role and made himself available, especially to the two younger children.
My favorite thing about about their relationship was the total absence of artifice. They were so open and honest with one another - there was no game playing, no coyness, just two people who were so supportive of one another and willing to take a chance on the possibility of a future together. Their relationship wasn't without its challenges, and they didn't always get it right the first time, but it was impossible not to pull for Christopher and Victoria and the happiness they deserved.
If you're a fan of contemporary romance, I wholeheartedly recommend Your Tempting Love and the entire Bennett Family series.
This review was originally published at Girl Plus Books.
December 26, 2017
Audiobook
September 19, 2020
3.5 Stars
Victoria Hensley, an interior designer, is referred to Christopher Bennet by his sister to decorate his new apartment, and of course it's part of his sisters' matchmaking plans. Focused on growing her business in order to prove to social services she can take care of her siblings from her she is surprised by the attraction she feels to Christopher. The way in which she would blurt certain things out in her first few interactions with Christopher didn't always work, but it wasn't too bad. The background on his last serious relationship didn't feel very necessary, especially as the wariness and unease he may have felt entering another relationship didn't really manifest.
Victoria's siblings were a nice additions to scenes.
I wanted more oomph to the banter between the MCs.
This is a light, low angst and sweet romance, I think I may have enjoyed it more if I had read it a few months after reading the other book in the series I had read, rather than a da or so after. I may re-read this at some point in the very distant future.
99p on amazon.
Victoria Hensley, an interior designer, is referred to Christopher Bennet by his sister to decorate his new apartment, and of course it's part of his sisters' matchmaking plans. Focused on growing her business in order to prove to social services she can take care of her siblings from her she is surprised by the attraction she feels to Christopher. The way in which she would blurt certain things out in her first few interactions with Christopher didn't always work, but it wasn't too bad. The background on his last serious relationship didn't feel very necessary, especially as the wariness and unease he may have felt entering another relationship didn't really manifest.
Victoria's siblings were a nice additions to scenes.
I wanted more oomph to the banter between the MCs.
This is a light, low angst and sweet romance, I think I may have enjoyed it more if I had read it a few months after reading the other book in the series I had read, rather than a da or so after. I may re-read this at some point in the very distant future.
99p on amazon.
June 1, 2020
I thought that this book was sweet
February 23, 2017
**ARC received voluntarily for review**
Another Bennett that catches "Bennettitis", lol. Christopher Bennett has seen his older brothers get married, his identical twin brother get engaged and his oldest sister get married. He said he wasn't going to catch the Bennettitis epidemic of falling in love. Until he met the beautiful Victoria Hensley.
Victoria was a decorator that did work for both of Christopher's sisters and they recommended her to decorate his new apartment but with the hidden agenda of playing matchmaker.
When they meet it's instant attraction but Victoria fights it because she has custody of her minor siblings after her parents died and two of those siblings are adopted and have a social worker from hell assigned to the case. Christopher not only falls for Victoria but also for the kids. He steps in and helps out as much as he can. Once the kids approve of their relationship that's when they give in completely.
This was a sweet story with little drama and those wonderful Bennett banters.
Another Bennett that catches "Bennettitis", lol. Christopher Bennett has seen his older brothers get married, his identical twin brother get engaged and his oldest sister get married. He said he wasn't going to catch the Bennettitis epidemic of falling in love. Until he met the beautiful Victoria Hensley.
Victoria was a decorator that did work for both of Christopher's sisters and they recommended her to decorate his new apartment but with the hidden agenda of playing matchmaker.
When they meet it's instant attraction but Victoria fights it because she has custody of her minor siblings after her parents died and two of those siblings are adopted and have a social worker from hell assigned to the case. Christopher not only falls for Victoria but also for the kids. He steps in and helps out as much as he can. Once the kids approve of their relationship that's when they give in completely.
This was a sweet story with little drama and those wonderful Bennett banters.
February 23, 2017
***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***
Your Tempting Love is a heartwarming story about new beginnings in love and at life. From the very start I was immediately drawn to Christopher and Victoria's chemistry, it's hard to ignore and as you start reading the more difficult it gets to put the book down. After the death of her parents, Victoria has been put in charge of her younger siblings, they mean the whole world to her and that also means that she can't screw anything put. When she gets the chance to decorate Christopher's apartment she jumps to the opportunity that this would give her. Not only will she get to decorate for another Bennett, but their influence could bring her more work to her interior decorating business. Needless to say, Victoria wasn't expecting to find Christopher Bennett a very persuasive man, whose charm could get them both in trouble, especially if she starts to fall for him.
Christopher Bennett is a very wealthy and handsome man. He has anything he could ever want, but his family can be too meddling when it comes to his love life. They are constantly setting him up with beautiful women, but nothing beats meeting Victoria for the first time. It's their instant connection that has turned his life upside down. Now he can't wait to see her and spend more time together, and having her decorate his house is just perfect for him. Yet, when the two begin to get close after spending way too many nights together secrets comes out and it'll be up to them to make it work if they want a future together.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it was funny and sweet. The characters fit so well with each other that it makes you want to keep reading until the very end. Victoria has been through a lot ever since her parents passed away, she had to take care of her siblings all while being in charge of her business. She had to sacrifice a lot in her life, but the kids make her all worth it, and that is why she jumps at the chance to work with Christopher Bennett. As a hardworking business woman, Victoria has only time to succeed and nothing else. There is no way she could get into another relationship, but that all changes when she meet Christopher. Christopher Bennett plays a huge role in the international success of his family's company, and although that takes him away for a lengths of time, he is still not willing to settle down. He is too busy to even think about having a relationship, but Victoria is different, he can see himself being with her, and he will not stop at nothing until he gets her in the end. As the characters go through a series of trials to test their relationship, the end will literally melt your heart. Hagen delivers a great story filled with hardworking characters whose lives ultimately collide in the end. I would highly recommend reading this book, you will not regret it. ;)
***ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.***
Your Tempting Love is a heartwarming story about new beginnings in love and at life. From the very start I was immediately drawn to Christopher and Victoria's chemistry, it's hard to ignore and as you start reading the more difficult it gets to put the book down. After the death of her parents, Victoria has been put in charge of her younger siblings, they mean the whole world to her and that also means that she can't screw anything put. When she gets the chance to decorate Christopher's apartment she jumps to the opportunity that this would give her. Not only will she get to decorate for another Bennett, but their influence could bring her more work to her interior decorating business. Needless to say, Victoria wasn't expecting to find Christopher Bennett a very persuasive man, whose charm could get them both in trouble, especially if she starts to fall for him.
Christopher Bennett is a very wealthy and handsome man. He has anything he could ever want, but his family can be too meddling when it comes to his love life. They are constantly setting him up with beautiful women, but nothing beats meeting Victoria for the first time. It's their instant connection that has turned his life upside down. Now he can't wait to see her and spend more time together, and having her decorate his house is just perfect for him. Yet, when the two begin to get close after spending way too many nights together secrets comes out and it'll be up to them to make it work if they want a future together.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, it was funny and sweet. The characters fit so well with each other that it makes you want to keep reading until the very end. Victoria has been through a lot ever since her parents passed away, she had to take care of her siblings all while being in charge of her business. She had to sacrifice a lot in her life, but the kids make her all worth it, and that is why she jumps at the chance to work with Christopher Bennett. As a hardworking business woman, Victoria has only time to succeed and nothing else. There is no way she could get into another relationship, but that all changes when she meet Christopher. Christopher Bennett plays a huge role in the international success of his family's company, and although that takes him away for a lengths of time, he is still not willing to settle down. He is too busy to even think about having a relationship, but Victoria is different, he can see himself being with her, and he will not stop at nothing until he gets her in the end. As the characters go through a series of trials to test their relationship, the end will literally melt your heart. Hagen delivers a great story filled with hardworking characters whose lives ultimately collide in the end. I would highly recommend reading this book, you will not regret it. ;)
***ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.***
September 13, 2019
In dem Band geht es um Christopher Bennett und Victoria.
Gerade sie hat mir richtig gut gefallen. Sie kümmert sich aufopfernd um ihre Geschwister, wo noch nicht einmal klar ist, ob diese nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern bei ihr wohnen bleiben dürfen. Dieser Hintergrund ging mir richtig ans Herz.
Victorias Ehrgeiz arbeitstechnisch alles perfekt zu lösen, finde ich auch zuckersüß.
Die Dynamik innerhalb der Bennettfamilie gefällt mir auch immer wieder aufs Neue. Die anderen Familienmitglieder leben weiter und das finde ich immer wieder schön, zu erfahren, wie es ihnen denn weiter ergangen ist.
Es gibt zwar Probleme, aber keine so riesen Dramen und wenn doch, sind diese Probleme durch Kommunikation schnell gelöst. Und das begeistert mich immer wieder aufs Neue und ist ein Grund, warum man bei der Reihe Lust hat, am Ball zu bleiben. Ich mag einfach das Lockere und Leichte.
Wie in jedem Band der Reihe, ist der Schreibstil locker und leicht, so dass sich das Buch richtig schnell weglesen lässt. Allerdings ziehe ich auch hier wieder einen Stern ab, weil mir die Erotik zu groß geschrieben wird. Cover finde ich auch gelungen.
Gerade sie hat mir richtig gut gefallen. Sie kümmert sich aufopfernd um ihre Geschwister, wo noch nicht einmal klar ist, ob diese nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern bei ihr wohnen bleiben dürfen. Dieser Hintergrund ging mir richtig ans Herz.
Victorias Ehrgeiz arbeitstechnisch alles perfekt zu lösen, finde ich auch zuckersüß.
Die Dynamik innerhalb der Bennettfamilie gefällt mir auch immer wieder aufs Neue. Die anderen Familienmitglieder leben weiter und das finde ich immer wieder schön, zu erfahren, wie es ihnen denn weiter ergangen ist.
Es gibt zwar Probleme, aber keine so riesen Dramen und wenn doch, sind diese Probleme durch Kommunikation schnell gelöst. Und das begeistert mich immer wieder aufs Neue und ist ein Grund, warum man bei der Reihe Lust hat, am Ball zu bleiben. Ich mag einfach das Lockere und Leichte.
Wie in jedem Band der Reihe, ist der Schreibstil locker und leicht, so dass sich das Buch richtig schnell weglesen lässt. Allerdings ziehe ich auch hier wieder einen Stern ab, weil mir die Erotik zu groß geschrieben wird. Cover finde ich auch gelungen.
November 26, 2018
Nachdem in den letzten Tagen mein Internet überhaupt nicht ging, kann ich jetzt endlich wieder eine Rezension schreiben. Und glaubt mir, die Rezension zum fünften Diomonds For Love Teil Verbotene Wünsche ist längst schon überfällig.
Für Victoria gibt es fast nichts einfacheres, als eine neue Wohnung zu gestalten. Doch als Christopher Bennett sie engagiert um sein neues Apartment einzurichten, hat sie nicht mit Problemen gerechnet. Wobei das Apartment nicht das eigentliche Problem ist. Sondern vielmehr die Anziehung zwischen den beiden. Kann Victoria Christopher wirklich widerstehen? Und wenn nicht, wie passt er überhaupt in ihr Leben.
Victoria als Protagonistin ist so ein wundervoller und liebenswerter Charakter. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern muss sie sich um ihre drei jüngeren Geschwister kümmern und hat nebenbei noch ihr eigenes Geschäft. Sie hat so viel Druck auf ihren Schultern und meistert alles trotzdem so wunderbar. Und das obwohl sie voller Selbstzweifel steckte wenn es darum ging ihre Geschwister aufzuziehen. Dabei ist das absolut verständlich, wenn man einfach so die Rolle der Erziehungsberechtigten übernehmen muss. Also ich konnte nicht anders, ich habe Victoria gegenüber so viel Respekt empfunden. Und das sie mit Christopher das erste mal wieder etwas für sich selber hatte, habe ich ihr wirklich mehr als gegönnt. Und das sie selbst dabei immer ihre Geschwister im Hinterkopf hatte, macht sie mir noch viel sympathischer.
Und auch Christopher Bennett konnte man einfach nicht widerstehen. Denn, schon wie alle anderen Geschwister der Bennett-Familie, war er großartig und lustig und einfach unglaublich charmant. Ich fand es großartig, dass er sich zu jedem Zeitpunkt der Verantwortung bewusst war, die Victoria mit sich trägt. Und damit auch eine mögliche Beziehung zwischen ihnen. Und anstatt davor zurückzuschrecken - wie viele andere Männer es wohl machen würden - hat er eine aktive Rolle im Leben der Kinder eingenommen, besonders im Leben der beiden jüngeren Kinder. Und was gibt es schon besseres als einen Mann, der Kinder über alles stellt und dazu noch unglaublich sexy ist? Ich glaube, da gibt es nicht wirklich viele Dinge die besser sind.
Was ich an der Beziehung zwischen Victoria und Christopher wohl am meisten mochte war, dass es keine wirklich großen Kriesen (wie in den meisten New Adult Büchern) gab. Die beiden waren immer so ehrlich und offen zueinander. Sie haben einfach nicht mit falschen Karten gespielt oder etwas vor dem anderen verborgen. Ganz im Gegenteil. Die beiden haben sich unglaublich unterstützt gegenseitig und haben so ziemlich von Anfang an ihre gemeinsame Zukunft gedacht. Natürlich ist es dann zwischen ihnen doch nicht ganz ohne eine kleine Kriese ausgekommen. Das das ist nun einmal so in jeder Beziehung, weswegen ich es absolut glaubhaft fand. Und ja, die zwischen den beiden war natürlich auch die Chemie zu spüren, ohne diese wäre das Buch wohl auch nur halb so schön. Aber das sie ihr wohlverdientes Glück gefunden haben, war trotzdem das Beste.
Etwas was ich an dieser Stelle einfach immer erwähnen muss wenn ich ein Buch über die Bennett-Familie rezensiere, ist natürlich die Familie selbst. Für mich steht eines fest (also Layla sollte das irgendwie bei dir ankommen) ich würde liebend gerne eine adoptierte Bennett werden! Diese Familie ist einfach so toll. Loyal und wundervoll chaotisch, doch dabei so liebevoll. Ich finde die komplette Familie einfach großartig und freue mich schon jetzt auf jedes weitere Buch!
Auch wenn ich die gesamte Reihe von Layla Hagen liebe, kann ich an dieser Stelle sagen, dass Diamonds For Love - Verbotene Wünsche für mich das bisher beste Buch der Reihe ist. Denn auch wenn sie alle nur so vor Wärme, Liebe, Loyalität und Leidenschaft strotzen, ist dieses Buch in seinem gesamten Zusammenspiel einfach etwas ganz Besonderes. Und ja, trotzdem freue ich mich natürlich unglaublich auf das nächste Buch der Reihe.
Für Victoria gibt es fast nichts einfacheres, als eine neue Wohnung zu gestalten. Doch als Christopher Bennett sie engagiert um sein neues Apartment einzurichten, hat sie nicht mit Problemen gerechnet. Wobei das Apartment nicht das eigentliche Problem ist. Sondern vielmehr die Anziehung zwischen den beiden. Kann Victoria Christopher wirklich widerstehen? Und wenn nicht, wie passt er überhaupt in ihr Leben.
"Dein Wunsch ist mir Befehl. Und deine Probleme sind meine Probleme."
Victoria als Protagonistin ist so ein wundervoller und liebenswerter Charakter. Nach dem Tod ihrer Eltern muss sie sich um ihre drei jüngeren Geschwister kümmern und hat nebenbei noch ihr eigenes Geschäft. Sie hat so viel Druck auf ihren Schultern und meistert alles trotzdem so wunderbar. Und das obwohl sie voller Selbstzweifel steckte wenn es darum ging ihre Geschwister aufzuziehen. Dabei ist das absolut verständlich, wenn man einfach so die Rolle der Erziehungsberechtigten übernehmen muss. Also ich konnte nicht anders, ich habe Victoria gegenüber so viel Respekt empfunden. Und das sie mit Christopher das erste mal wieder etwas für sich selber hatte, habe ich ihr wirklich mehr als gegönnt. Und das sie selbst dabei immer ihre Geschwister im Hinterkopf hatte, macht sie mir noch viel sympathischer.
Und auch Christopher Bennett konnte man einfach nicht widerstehen. Denn, schon wie alle anderen Geschwister der Bennett-Familie, war er großartig und lustig und einfach unglaublich charmant. Ich fand es großartig, dass er sich zu jedem Zeitpunkt der Verantwortung bewusst war, die Victoria mit sich trägt. Und damit auch eine mögliche Beziehung zwischen ihnen. Und anstatt davor zurückzuschrecken - wie viele andere Männer es wohl machen würden - hat er eine aktive Rolle im Leben der Kinder eingenommen, besonders im Leben der beiden jüngeren Kinder. Und was gibt es schon besseres als einen Mann, der Kinder über alles stellt und dazu noch unglaublich sexy ist? Ich glaube, da gibt es nicht wirklich viele Dinge die besser sind.
Was ich an der Beziehung zwischen Victoria und Christopher wohl am meisten mochte war, dass es keine wirklich großen Kriesen (wie in den meisten New Adult Büchern) gab. Die beiden waren immer so ehrlich und offen zueinander. Sie haben einfach nicht mit falschen Karten gespielt oder etwas vor dem anderen verborgen. Ganz im Gegenteil. Die beiden haben sich unglaublich unterstützt gegenseitig und haben so ziemlich von Anfang an ihre gemeinsame Zukunft gedacht. Natürlich ist es dann zwischen ihnen doch nicht ganz ohne eine kleine Kriese ausgekommen. Das das ist nun einmal so in jeder Beziehung, weswegen ich es absolut glaubhaft fand. Und ja, die zwischen den beiden war natürlich auch die Chemie zu spüren, ohne diese wäre das Buch wohl auch nur halb so schön. Aber das sie ihr wohlverdientes Glück gefunden haben, war trotzdem das Beste.
"Für mich klingt es nach einem Versprechen: dass er mich lieben und ganz neue Empfindungen in mir auslösen wird."
Etwas was ich an dieser Stelle einfach immer erwähnen muss wenn ich ein Buch über die Bennett-Familie rezensiere, ist natürlich die Familie selbst. Für mich steht eines fest (also Layla sollte das irgendwie bei dir ankommen) ich würde liebend gerne eine adoptierte Bennett werden! Diese Familie ist einfach so toll. Loyal und wundervoll chaotisch, doch dabei so liebevoll. Ich finde die komplette Familie einfach großartig und freue mich schon jetzt auf jedes weitere Buch!
Auch wenn ich die gesamte Reihe von Layla Hagen liebe, kann ich an dieser Stelle sagen, dass Diamonds For Love - Verbotene Wünsche für mich das bisher beste Buch der Reihe ist. Denn auch wenn sie alle nur so vor Wärme, Liebe, Loyalität und Leidenschaft strotzen, ist dieses Buch in seinem gesamten Zusammenspiel einfach etwas ganz Besonderes. Und ja, trotzdem freue ich mich natürlich unglaublich auf das nächste Buch der Reihe.
February 7, 2017
*ARC provided by the author*
I will start off by saying, I have loved every book that I have read from Layla Hagen, and this one is no different. Consider me smitten, charmed, and utterly romanced by this story as it entails, heart, soul, passion and most importantly devotion. If you are aware of the other books in the Bennett series, then you are aware that the Bennett women have a thing for match-making and this book is no different. We start with the 29 year old Victoria who owns her own business, and who also inherited raising her 3 siblings Sienna (17), Lucas (9), and Chole (4) when their parents were killed in a boating accident. While running her business, she has Children's Services breathing down her back trying to prove she is not capable of raising her siblings. As a decorator, her business relays basically on word of mouth, and she recently decorated Alice's restaurant. Alice's brother Christopher recently purchased an apartment and needs a decorator to make it feel like home. So Alice, sets them up to have a client/boss relationship. What starts as a business relationship, turns into a fast friendship. And Christopher not only becomes a very important part of her life but her siblings lives too. He starts helping Lucas with soccer, and spending more time with the other siblings and Victoria as well. But from there, their feelings grow, through twists and turns, ups and downs can they really make a relationship work with everything else that is going on? But most importantly is it best for Victoria and her siblings?
I will start off by saying, I have loved every book that I have read from Layla Hagen, and this one is no different. Consider me smitten, charmed, and utterly romanced by this story as it entails, heart, soul, passion and most importantly devotion. If you are aware of the other books in the Bennett series, then you are aware that the Bennett women have a thing for match-making and this book is no different. We start with the 29 year old Victoria who owns her own business, and who also inherited raising her 3 siblings Sienna (17), Lucas (9), and Chole (4) when their parents were killed in a boating accident. While running her business, she has Children's Services breathing down her back trying to prove she is not capable of raising her siblings. As a decorator, her business relays basically on word of mouth, and she recently decorated Alice's restaurant. Alice's brother Christopher recently purchased an apartment and needs a decorator to make it feel like home. So Alice, sets them up to have a client/boss relationship. What starts as a business relationship, turns into a fast friendship. And Christopher not only becomes a very important part of her life but her siblings lives too. He starts helping Lucas with soccer, and spending more time with the other siblings and Victoria as well. But from there, their feelings grow, through twists and turns, ups and downs can they really make a relationship work with everything else that is going on? But most importantly is it best for Victoria and her siblings?
May 26, 2022
Nach Max Geschichte kommt nun Christophers dran und es ist bis jetzt mein absolutes Lieblingsbuch. Ich weiß nicht, was anders ist als bei den anderen, aber irgendwie hat es mich komplett von sich überzeugt. Ich liebe es. Die Geschwister von Victoria habe ich so was von in mein Herz geschlossen. Sie waren so süß, man kann sie einfach nur gern haben. Jede dieser Bücher sind wunderbar zu lesen und ich bekomme langsam Angst, denn ich habe jetzt nur noch 5 Bücher vor mir. 😳 Ich will die Bennetts nicht verlassen, ich will noch mehr über sie lesen. Dieser Teil war mein persönliches Highlight.
5 Sterne
5 Sterne
September 30, 2023
J’ai un peu oublié les autres tomes, ça reste bien comme histoire mais ce n’est pas un coup de coeur
February 26, 2017
‘I was the girl with the plan to put my personal life on standstill until the kids were older, but there you go. Sometimes letting go of the plan and taking a chance leads to wonderful things.’ ~Victoria
Minor spoilers alert!!!
Christopher Bennett should kiss his sister Alice for recommending he hire interior designer Victoria Hensley to decorate his new place. They hit it off immediately and little by little Christopher became very important to Victoria and to her 3 siblings under her guardianship. I liked the realistic pacing of their romance, enjoyed their sexy banter and cheered in relief at how they dealt with the misguided social worker Hervis Jackson’s attempt to remove Victoria’s 3 younger siblings from her custody.
♥♥♥♥
I’m not sure whose love story will be next – Alice’s or Blake’s perhaps? But anytime spent with the Bennett family is a good time to me.
Minor spoilers alert!!!
Christopher Bennett should kiss his sister Alice for recommending he hire interior designer Victoria Hensley to decorate his new place. They hit it off immediately and little by little Christopher became very important to Victoria and to her 3 siblings under her guardianship. I liked the realistic pacing of their romance, enjoyed their sexy banter and cheered in relief at how they dealt with the misguided social worker Hervis Jackson’s attempt to remove Victoria’s 3 younger siblings from her custody.
♥♥♥♥
I’m not sure whose love story will be next – Alice’s or Blake’s perhaps? But anytime spent with the Bennett family is a good time to me.
February 6, 2017
4.5* Tempting Love Stars
I received an ARC from Layla in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I have been privileged to delve into the lives of the lovable Bennetts from day one. This book is the story of Christopher and Victoria finding love under sad and tragic circumstances. I fell in love with Victoria from page 1 as she is totally unselfish putting her siblings first. Christopher was amazing, and unselfish too in his love for Victoria’s 3 siblings embracing them from the beginning. There is also great chemistry between Christopher and Victoria.
Once again Layla did not disappoint in fact I think this is her best yet in the series. Don’t delay start reading this terrific series today and fall in love with the amazing Bennett family.
I received an ARC from Layla in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
I have been privileged to delve into the lives of the lovable Bennetts from day one. This book is the story of Christopher and Victoria finding love under sad and tragic circumstances. I fell in love with Victoria from page 1 as she is totally unselfish putting her siblings first. Christopher was amazing, and unselfish too in his love for Victoria’s 3 siblings embracing them from the beginning. There is also great chemistry between Christopher and Victoria.
Once again Layla did not disappoint in fact I think this is her best yet in the series. Don’t delay start reading this terrific series today and fall in love with the amazing Bennett family.
March 24, 2021
War ich vor ein paar Jahren noch nicht bereit für die Bennett-Family oder wird die Reihe einfach mit jedem Band besser?
Fakt ist: Band 5, mit der Geschichte von Christopher & Victoria, hat mir unglaublich gut gefallen! ♥
Die Story hatte einfach alles um mich gut zu unterhalten: Witz, Anmut, Sexyness, eine angenehme Schwere und versprüht gleichzeitig so ein absolutes Wohlgefühl!
Ich hätte ja noch so viel länger zwischen den Seiten verweilen können. ;)
Der Schreibstil war auch wieder sehr angenehm.
Es hat mir unglaubliche Freude bereitet,
Christopher und Victoria auf ihrem gemeinsamen Weg zu begleiten.
Ihn kennt man schon aus den vorherigen Bänden.
Mit seiner sympathischen, witzigen, charmanten und manchmal anzüglichen Art,
habe ich ihn bereits gerne gemocht.
Wenn dann noch der Höhlenmensch mit ihm durchgeht, und sein Beschützerinstinkt und Familiensinn geweckt werden, ist er einfach nur noch unglaublich toll!
Victoria ist Schwester, Ersatzmutter und Geschäftsfrau in einem – was gleichzeitig Last und Glück zugleich ist.
Sie ist eine wahnsinnig sympathische, liebevolle und ambitionierte Frau.
Zusammen ergeben sie ein echt tolles Pärchen,
dessen Glück & Freude von 3 wundervollen & hinreißenden Kids komplettiert wird.
Hier bekommt das Wort Familie nochmal eine viel größere Bedeutung, wie sie sie in der Reihe – dank der Bennett Familie – eh schon hat.
Natürlich haben auch Christophers Familienmitglieder wieder ihre Auftritte und bringen noch einmal diesen ganz besonderen Bennett-Charme zum Ausdruck.
Die Story ist insgesamt recht ruhig, harmonisch und mit wenig Drama verbunden.
Ich hätte es aber gar nicht anders haben wollen.
Wie in jeder Beziehung müssen sich aber auch Christopher & Victoria einigen Höhen & Tiefen stellen.
Für mich ist Band 5 mit der beste Band der Reihe!
Die Story ist von so viel Herz und Liebe geprägt.
Wunderschön!
Fakt ist: Band 5, mit der Geschichte von Christopher & Victoria, hat mir unglaublich gut gefallen! ♥
Die Story hatte einfach alles um mich gut zu unterhalten: Witz, Anmut, Sexyness, eine angenehme Schwere und versprüht gleichzeitig so ein absolutes Wohlgefühl!
Ich hätte ja noch so viel länger zwischen den Seiten verweilen können. ;)
Der Schreibstil war auch wieder sehr angenehm.
Es hat mir unglaubliche Freude bereitet,
Christopher und Victoria auf ihrem gemeinsamen Weg zu begleiten.
Ihn kennt man schon aus den vorherigen Bänden.
Mit seiner sympathischen, witzigen, charmanten und manchmal anzüglichen Art,
habe ich ihn bereits gerne gemocht.
Wenn dann noch der Höhlenmensch mit ihm durchgeht, und sein Beschützerinstinkt und Familiensinn geweckt werden, ist er einfach nur noch unglaublich toll!
Victoria ist Schwester, Ersatzmutter und Geschäftsfrau in einem – was gleichzeitig Last und Glück zugleich ist.
Sie ist eine wahnsinnig sympathische, liebevolle und ambitionierte Frau.
Zusammen ergeben sie ein echt tolles Pärchen,
dessen Glück & Freude von 3 wundervollen & hinreißenden Kids komplettiert wird.
Hier bekommt das Wort Familie nochmal eine viel größere Bedeutung, wie sie sie in der Reihe – dank der Bennett Familie – eh schon hat.
Natürlich haben auch Christophers Familienmitglieder wieder ihre Auftritte und bringen noch einmal diesen ganz besonderen Bennett-Charme zum Ausdruck.
Die Story ist insgesamt recht ruhig, harmonisch und mit wenig Drama verbunden.
Ich hätte es aber gar nicht anders haben wollen.
Wie in jeder Beziehung müssen sich aber auch Christopher & Victoria einigen Höhen & Tiefen stellen.
Für mich ist Band 5 mit der beste Band der Reihe!
Die Story ist von so viel Herz und Liebe geprägt.
Wunderschön!
September 14, 2019
This is the fifth book in the Bennett Family series, but it read fine as a stand-alone (it's the first book I've read in this series.) It was a sweet but sexy and heartwarming story. Victoria Hensley is an interior designer who is struggling to keep her family together. As the oldest sibling, she's taken guardianship of her younger brother and sisters after their parents died. She and her BFF started their own business so she could have more flexible hours, and she's excited to get a referral to help Christopher Bennett with his new home. Christoper helps to run his family's jewelry business, and is a busy guy who isn't planning on settling down. Little does he know, his sister, Pippa, is playing matchmaker when he recommends Victoria. And despite his reluctance to fall for anyone, Christopher quickly becomes enamored of the Hensley family. I liked how easy going Christopher, and how he got on with the kids. I loved how he taught Victoria's brother how to play practical jokes! I'm looking forward to reading more books in this series!
September 14, 2025
Hoy me puse en campaña y terminé Un amor provocador de Layla Hagen.
Fluye mansamente como un río, la historia de Christopher Bennett y Victoria Hensley.
Fluye agradablemente. A mi juicio, el mejor libro de la saga junto con Un amor cautivador.
Christopher fue integrándose en el núcleo de los Hensley. Victoria consiguió un compañero de primera, en muchas cosas.
Pero... Siempre hay gente queriendo joder todo. Y no puedo evitar dedicarle unas palabritas: Hervis Jackson. Si este perejil (decirle perejil a este es insultar al perejil), hubiese sido subordinado mío y va a encarar una instancia en un juzgado de familia en representación de los servicios sociales, de la manera en que él lo hizo con su abogado; directamente le hago un sumario. Ni me molesto en investigarlo administrativamente primero. Ya le encajo un sumario.
Sencillamente.
Mi calificación para Un amor provocador es de cinco estrellas.
Fluye mansamente como un río, la historia de Christopher Bennett y Victoria Hensley.
Fluye agradablemente. A mi juicio, el mejor libro de la saga junto con Un amor cautivador.
Christopher fue integrándose en el núcleo de los Hensley. Victoria consiguió un compañero de primera, en muchas cosas.
Pero... Siempre hay gente queriendo joder todo. Y no puedo evitar dedicarle unas palabritas: Hervis Jackson. Si este perejil (decirle perejil a este es insultar al perejil), hubiese sido subordinado mío y va a encarar una instancia en un juzgado de familia en representación de los servicios sociales, de la manera en que él lo hizo con su abogado; directamente le hago un sumario. Ni me molesto en investigarlo administrativamente primero. Ya le encajo un sumario.
Sencillamente.
Mi calificación para Un amor provocador es de cinco estrellas.
January 20, 2019
This book just reminded me why I fell in love with the Bennett family.
With a sibling who deems herself a matchmaker, Christopher (or none of the other siblings) doesn't stand a chance in resisting the temptation of love.
He thinks he is beyond his sister's antics, but when he meets Victoria and her siblings it doesn't take him long to realize that a life without them is not in the cards.
Victoria is making the best of taking care of her younger siblings after her parents death. In know way has she been looking for anyone, just trying to make sure that her siblings, as well as her business, are thriving.
There is chemistry all over the place when these two are together (in person and over the phone). Their love is effortless, but there is something going in in Victoria's life that may have her pumping the brakes.
With a sibling who deems herself a matchmaker, Christopher (or none of the other siblings) doesn't stand a chance in resisting the temptation of love.
He thinks he is beyond his sister's antics, but when he meets Victoria and her siblings it doesn't take him long to realize that a life without them is not in the cards.
Victoria is making the best of taking care of her younger siblings after her parents death. In know way has she been looking for anyone, just trying to make sure that her siblings, as well as her business, are thriving.
There is chemistry all over the place when these two are together (in person and over the phone). Their love is effortless, but there is something going in in Victoria's life that may have her pumping the brakes.
October 6, 2021
continua la storia della famiglia bennet con christoper, lo stakanovista che dedica tutto se stesso al lavoro: in questa storia si trova di fronte addirittura a tre giovani ragazzi, fratelli della sua arredatrice che lo conquistano poco a poco
la parte "hot" è perfettamente bilanciata con il tempo che lui e victoria la protagonista trascorrono con i ragazzi, anche se in qualche passaggio un pò didascalica: sono due personaggi carini che partono da un'attrazione condivisa per arrivare poi ad un amore
quando si ritrovano tutti i bennett sono poi fantastici nellaloro confusione
sulla versione italiana permangono errori di battitura (la povera sienna diventa sianna un paio di volte)e in qualche passaggio di struttura linguististico grammaticale
una lettura per una pausa tè
quattro stelle
la parte "hot" è perfettamente bilanciata con il tempo che lui e victoria la protagonista trascorrono con i ragazzi, anche se in qualche passaggio un pò didascalica: sono due personaggi carini che partono da un'attrazione condivisa per arrivare poi ad un amore
quando si ritrovano tutti i bennett sono poi fantastici nellaloro confusione
sulla versione italiana permangono errori di battitura (la povera sienna diventa sianna un paio di volte)e in qualche passaggio di struttura linguististico grammaticale
una lettura per una pausa tè
quattro stelle
April 5, 2024
Sehr detailliert geschrieben
January 28, 2024
Precioso
Hay historias que te llenan, Victoria me enamoró en la manera en que ama a sus hermanos.
Christopher es único, descarado y todo un macho alfa.
Son novelas sencillas y fáciles de leer.
Hay historias que te llenan, Victoria me enamoró en la manera en que ama a sus hermanos.
Christopher es único, descarado y todo un macho alfa.
Son novelas sencillas y fáciles de leer.
February 3, 2017
Oh wow! I am once again captivated by another Bennett. This is already the fifth book but I still couldn't get enough. Thank you so much Layla for the ARC. I had the most wonderful time falling in love with Christopher. I have grown so attached to this family that once I started reading, letting go seemed so hard to do because as the series progresses from one book to another, it just kept getting better and better.
I love how Layla concocted different scenarios of falling in love fitted for each sibling while using the magic of matchmaking. Each brother claiming never to fall prey to Pippa and Alice's matchmaking skills. But successfully they still did and didn't even realized it hit them until it was too late and they were already madly in love with their partners.
In this book, it's Christopher's time to fall in love. And boy, how I also fell hard for him as he fell madly in love with Victoria. I know I have been saying this a lot, but the moment I read the first page and saw how Christopher interacted with Victoria's four year old sister, I was a goner and I just wanted to read on and on until the last page. I have always loved books with kids. More so on this one where there were three involved. Christopher having grown up in a big family was always a sweetheart to Victoria's three siblings, Sienna, Lucas and Chloe. My heart was constantly melting as he got closer and too attached to the kids while at the same time falling madly in love with Victoria. Their relationship is a match made in heaven. Christopher fitted perfectly to Victoria's life with her siblings. Both never knew they needed each other until they started falling in love. He became her strength when she needed someone to give her support while she was battling custody with her siblings.
Even though their meeting was part of Pippa and Alice's match making scheme, one can never deny the chemistry and the instant attraction Christopher and Victoria had for each other. It's what got me too excited and too eager to discover how their relationship would pick up and both finally giving in to their feelings. Their love for each other just flowed naturally. Everything in this book is perfection. From the time Christopher and Victoria met, to the time they fell in love while Christopher was also falling in love with the kids and up to the time when they became a family.
This series is very addicting. It was so easy to fall in love with each heart warming story. Christopher got me swooning the whole time and there was always a smile on my face. I enjoyed every minute Christopher and Victoria were together. A very light and relaxing read, and that's exactly what I really needed right now. Meeting each Bennett one sibling at a time and falling in love with them had me craving for more. And I just can't wait to be reunited again with my favorite Bennett family.
I love how Layla concocted different scenarios of falling in love fitted for each sibling while using the magic of matchmaking. Each brother claiming never to fall prey to Pippa and Alice's matchmaking skills. But successfully they still did and didn't even realized it hit them until it was too late and they were already madly in love with their partners.
In this book, it's Christopher's time to fall in love. And boy, how I also fell hard for him as he fell madly in love with Victoria. I know I have been saying this a lot, but the moment I read the first page and saw how Christopher interacted with Victoria's four year old sister, I was a goner and I just wanted to read on and on until the last page. I have always loved books with kids. More so on this one where there were three involved. Christopher having grown up in a big family was always a sweetheart to Victoria's three siblings, Sienna, Lucas and Chloe. My heart was constantly melting as he got closer and too attached to the kids while at the same time falling madly in love with Victoria. Their relationship is a match made in heaven. Christopher fitted perfectly to Victoria's life with her siblings. Both never knew they needed each other until they started falling in love. He became her strength when she needed someone to give her support while she was battling custody with her siblings.
Even though their meeting was part of Pippa and Alice's match making scheme, one can never deny the chemistry and the instant attraction Christopher and Victoria had for each other. It's what got me too excited and too eager to discover how their relationship would pick up and both finally giving in to their feelings. Their love for each other just flowed naturally. Everything in this book is perfection. From the time Christopher and Victoria met, to the time they fell in love while Christopher was also falling in love with the kids and up to the time when they became a family.
This series is very addicting. It was so easy to fall in love with each heart warming story. Christopher got me swooning the whole time and there was always a smile on my face. I enjoyed every minute Christopher and Victoria were together. A very light and relaxing read, and that's exactly what I really needed right now. Meeting each Bennett one sibling at a time and falling in love with them had me craving for more. And I just can't wait to be reunited again with my favorite Bennett family.
February 5, 2017
I did receive this book as a free ARC book in exchange for an honest review.
You don't need to read the other books in the series, you can pick each one up as a stand alone. It does help seeing who each of the characters are, but, in each book they are all explained well.
I have read the other books in the Bennett Family series. All of them are wonderful stories.
This book, is about Christopher Bennett, one of the set of twins, the older twins.
Christopher has been in Hong Kong for the past few years with setting the company business up over there, and running things. However, he's ready for a move back to San Francisco, as he misses his huge meddling family.
Christopher doesn't seem to have had a long term girlfriend. Just dates and sleeps with women. Christopher is going from work to home not really having a life outside of work and family.
Piper, one of the older sisters, has a great interior designer, Victoria, who has transformed her restaurant. Victoria is working on the new restaurant / bar with Piper also. Piper recommends Victoria to Christopher, as he just bought a new building townhouse, and will need help making it feel like a home, not just a hotel type of room that he is use to being in.
Although Piper is the 'match maker' of the family, she knows she can't push these two as she has done with the others in the family. She's trying to see where this relationship will go for them.
Christopher & Victoria meet up and then have texting conversations. Christopher is a flirt. Victoria is trying so hard not to flirt with him, just have a 'professional' relationship. However, both are drawn to each other's strong commitment of family.
Victoria is just working, as she is trying to raise her teenage sister and younger brother and sister. Her parents died in a boating accident, and she's trying very hard to be the glue in her new siblings life. It doesn't help that child services is always breathing down her neck to see if she's slipping up or not. Victoria doesn't have time to deal with dating or being with anyone. However, with Christopher she wants him. She doesn't want to mess up the job, and the money that will come into her firm, but, she doesn't want to miss out on dating Christopher either.
They don't have a traditional 'dating' relationship, as busy as both of these people are, they text and call each other. They do cross the line and kiss at one point, and it's downhill from there.
Christopher wants to be in her life and the young siblings lives. He is someone you want to keep around.
Will Victoria and Christopher make this relationship work? Will the kids stand in the way?
You don't need to read the other books in the series, you can pick each one up as a stand alone. It does help seeing who each of the characters are, but, in each book they are all explained well.
I have read the other books in the Bennett Family series. All of them are wonderful stories.
This book, is about Christopher Bennett, one of the set of twins, the older twins.
Christopher has been in Hong Kong for the past few years with setting the company business up over there, and running things. However, he's ready for a move back to San Francisco, as he misses his huge meddling family.
Christopher doesn't seem to have had a long term girlfriend. Just dates and sleeps with women. Christopher is going from work to home not really having a life outside of work and family.
Piper, one of the older sisters, has a great interior designer, Victoria, who has transformed her restaurant. Victoria is working on the new restaurant / bar with Piper also. Piper recommends Victoria to Christopher, as he just bought a new building townhouse, and will need help making it feel like a home, not just a hotel type of room that he is use to being in.
Although Piper is the 'match maker' of the family, she knows she can't push these two as she has done with the others in the family. She's trying to see where this relationship will go for them.
Christopher & Victoria meet up and then have texting conversations. Christopher is a flirt. Victoria is trying so hard not to flirt with him, just have a 'professional' relationship. However, both are drawn to each other's strong commitment of family.
Victoria is just working, as she is trying to raise her teenage sister and younger brother and sister. Her parents died in a boating accident, and she's trying very hard to be the glue in her new siblings life. It doesn't help that child services is always breathing down her neck to see if she's slipping up or not. Victoria doesn't have time to deal with dating or being with anyone. However, with Christopher she wants him. She doesn't want to mess up the job, and the money that will come into her firm, but, she doesn't want to miss out on dating Christopher either.
They don't have a traditional 'dating' relationship, as busy as both of these people are, they text and call each other. They do cross the line and kiss at one point, and it's downhill from there.
Christopher wants to be in her life and the young siblings lives. He is someone you want to keep around.
Will Victoria and Christopher make this relationship work? Will the kids stand in the way?
February 2, 2017
Like a kid on Christmas morning- that's how it feels to open your inbox and see the latest ARC from Layla Hagen on the Bennett series!
LOVED! Sweet, sexy and all things Bennett. I just finished this yesterday and I am ready to read it again!
I absolutely adore the Bennett family and pray the cousins mentioned in this book get a series! The love bug is biting each of the siblings in this large family, and while that is great for readers it's a double edge sword as the series is closer to ending! : (
Christopher is rough and tough and sexy and not wanting to settle down. When he comes across the adorable little Chloe in the lobby of his building he finds himself smitten. Even better, Chloe comes along with the beautiful Victoria, her older sister. Tragedy has Victoria raising her siblings that include Sienna, 17; Lucas, 9; and Chloe 4. While she is gorgeous, intelligent and admirable in taking on the task of raising her brother and sisters after the death of her parents, Christopher isn't looking into settling down anytime soon, let alone with a ready made family.
Victoria is such a strong woman and battling so many areas with the biggest being her social worker. I just wanted to reach through the book and smack the man- tell him to leave her alone.
Victoria and Christopher are working together to decorate his high rise penthouse apartment, but the sparks these two are trying to hold back on and not ignite are stronger than their restraint. With everything on the line with her siblings, Victoria can lose it all with one little slip up. Christopher falls under the spell of not only Victoria but the entire Hensley gang. They are sweet, loving and vulnerable, but as they teeter on the edge of the tightrope the social worker has them on, can Christopher keep them from toppling off or accidentally nudge them over.
When two hearts on entwined so tightly- nothing can unravel them- it's whether or not the two in love will stay together and fight for what is theirs- or be apart with their hearts forever entangled with one another. This love story was so sweet, sexy and family based that I cried my eyes out for the good and bad. So sweet! Loved!!
Can't wait for the other stories to follow in the Bennett series! Can't WAIT to see who Alice's love interest is!
LOVED! Sweet, sexy and all things Bennett. I just finished this yesterday and I am ready to read it again!
I absolutely adore the Bennett family and pray the cousins mentioned in this book get a series! The love bug is biting each of the siblings in this large family, and while that is great for readers it's a double edge sword as the series is closer to ending! : (
Christopher is rough and tough and sexy and not wanting to settle down. When he comes across the adorable little Chloe in the lobby of his building he finds himself smitten. Even better, Chloe comes along with the beautiful Victoria, her older sister. Tragedy has Victoria raising her siblings that include Sienna, 17; Lucas, 9; and Chloe 4. While she is gorgeous, intelligent and admirable in taking on the task of raising her brother and sisters after the death of her parents, Christopher isn't looking into settling down anytime soon, let alone with a ready made family.
Victoria is such a strong woman and battling so many areas with the biggest being her social worker. I just wanted to reach through the book and smack the man- tell him to leave her alone.
Victoria and Christopher are working together to decorate his high rise penthouse apartment, but the sparks these two are trying to hold back on and not ignite are stronger than their restraint. With everything on the line with her siblings, Victoria can lose it all with one little slip up. Christopher falls under the spell of not only Victoria but the entire Hensley gang. They are sweet, loving and vulnerable, but as they teeter on the edge of the tightrope the social worker has them on, can Christopher keep them from toppling off or accidentally nudge them over.
When two hearts on entwined so tightly- nothing can unravel them- it's whether or not the two in love will stay together and fight for what is theirs- or be apart with their hearts forever entangled with one another. This love story was so sweet, sexy and family based that I cried my eyes out for the good and bad. So sweet! Loved!!
Can't wait for the other stories to follow in the Bennett series! Can't WAIT to see who Alice's love interest is!
February 17, 2017
One by one, the Bennett kids are settling down, getting married and having kids. Christopher Bennett is in absolutely no rush to do either. His sisters however, are unable to keep their matchmaking noses out of his business and they send him in Victoria’s direction. As a professional referral of course. Victoria is an interior designer who had worked with 2 of his sisters previously and since Christopher needs to hire someone to work on his new penthouse, his sisters killed two birds with one stone.
Victoria’s entire world has been turned upside down in the past year. She’s lost her parents, lost her job and she suddenly became the guardian to her 3 siblings. Not to mention, the family has downsized and moved houses and she’s been trying to start a business from home, so that her hours can be more flexible for the kids. She’s got a distrusting social worker breathing down her neck, waiting for her to stumble in order to throw her siblings into foster care and some days she’s holding it together by a thread. The very last thing on her mind is romance.
Christopher and Victoria are immediately physically attracted to each other, but other than some shameless flirting, they both have other things to focus on in their lives. The flirting turns into innuendo and dirty talk and Christopher helping out Victoria’s brother prep for soccer tryouts. The more time they spend around each other, the harder it is to deny that they’d make a great match. Christopher is very convincing and the temptation eventually overpowers Victoria’s wariness.
Together, will they be able find a way to have it all?
Christopher is so, so sweet. I mean, he can talk dirty and knows his way around a woman’s body, but he is also just such a good guy. Him spending time with the kids create some very heart-melting moments and as he’s trying to convince Victoria to take a chance on a relationship, he turns the charm up to 11! The love that Victoria has for her family is palpable and we know that she would sacrifice her own happiness in a heartbeat to keep her siblings with her. This is just a very heart-felt book all around. It’s genuine, funny, steamy and filled with all kinds of love.
Another beautiful love story from The Bennett Family!
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
Victoria’s entire world has been turned upside down in the past year. She’s lost her parents, lost her job and she suddenly became the guardian to her 3 siblings. Not to mention, the family has downsized and moved houses and she’s been trying to start a business from home, so that her hours can be more flexible for the kids. She’s got a distrusting social worker breathing down her neck, waiting for her to stumble in order to throw her siblings into foster care and some days she’s holding it together by a thread. The very last thing on her mind is romance.
Christopher and Victoria are immediately physically attracted to each other, but other than some shameless flirting, they both have other things to focus on in their lives. The flirting turns into innuendo and dirty talk and Christopher helping out Victoria’s brother prep for soccer tryouts. The more time they spend around each other, the harder it is to deny that they’d make a great match. Christopher is very convincing and the temptation eventually overpowers Victoria’s wariness.
Together, will they be able find a way to have it all?
Christopher is so, so sweet. I mean, he can talk dirty and knows his way around a woman’s body, but he is also just such a good guy. Him spending time with the kids create some very heart-melting moments and as he’s trying to convince Victoria to take a chance on a relationship, he turns the charm up to 11! The love that Victoria has for her family is palpable and we know that she would sacrifice her own happiness in a heartbeat to keep her siblings with her. This is just a very heart-felt book all around. It’s genuine, funny, steamy and filled with all kinds of love.
Another beautiful love story from The Bennett Family!
I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book.
February 24, 2017
“There is something different about this moment. The whole evening has been beautiful, but this, right here, goes beyond beautiful. It’s perfect and so intense that I swear the air between us crackles. This moment belongs to us alone, and I never want it to end.”
Your Tempting Love is a wonderful addition to The Bennett Family Series. Told from dual points of view, Your Tempting Love follows the story of Victoria and Christopher. From the moment these two meet, the chemistry and sparks are instant. However, the last thing on Victoria’s mind is romance. As the sole caretaker of her younger siblings, they are her number one priority, leaving little to no personal time for Victoria. Yet, from the moment she lays eyes on Christopher, all bets are off. Christopher slides his way into her life and will do anything to make Victoria his….
Overall, I thought this was a really wonderful book. This story is incredibly well written. The characters are a lot of fun and entertaining. They are the type of characters that you instantly connect with and feel as though you’ve known them forever. They are real and flawed in their own ways. Christopher and Victoria are the kind of couple that you just know are meant to have an amazing romance and you can’t help but root for them to find their way.
Your Tempting Love was a quick and wonderful read for me. I fell in love with the characters from the first page and couldn’t help but just devour their story. Your Tempting Love has just the right amount of romance, drama and steam. It is a wonderful story of family and the lengths that you’d go through to protect them.
I honestly can not get enough of these characters and this series as a whole. I love getting lost in them and look forward to seeing who will be the next to fall.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
Your Tempting Love is a wonderful addition to The Bennett Family Series. Told from dual points of view, Your Tempting Love follows the story of Victoria and Christopher. From the moment these two meet, the chemistry and sparks are instant. However, the last thing on Victoria’s mind is romance. As the sole caretaker of her younger siblings, they are her number one priority, leaving little to no personal time for Victoria. Yet, from the moment she lays eyes on Christopher, all bets are off. Christopher slides his way into her life and will do anything to make Victoria his….
Overall, I thought this was a really wonderful book. This story is incredibly well written. The characters are a lot of fun and entertaining. They are the type of characters that you instantly connect with and feel as though you’ve known them forever. They are real and flawed in their own ways. Christopher and Victoria are the kind of couple that you just know are meant to have an amazing romance and you can’t help but root for them to find their way.
Your Tempting Love was a quick and wonderful read for me. I fell in love with the characters from the first page and couldn’t help but just devour their story. Your Tempting Love has just the right amount of romance, drama and steam. It is a wonderful story of family and the lengths that you’d go through to protect them.
I honestly can not get enough of these characters and this series as a whole. I love getting lost in them and look forward to seeing who will be the next to fall.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
February 15, 2017
This book. AHHHHH. So perfect. Christopher and Victoria were really a match made in heaven. I voluntarily read an ARC of this book, for so many reasons. I cannot express the love I have for this entire family. I'm just happy we still have siblings left to complete the series!!
Christopher is the COO of his family's business, so busy, hard working, and had no time for finding the right woman. Victoria is still grieving the death of her parents and raising her siblings alone. With the looming social worker trying to take them away from her, she's still doing her best to be the sibling-acting as a parent, And I must say she is doing a fabulous job. Always making sure her family is first and foremost in all of her decisions, she never thinks about her personal life, until Christopher comes in like as silent boom!
Spoilers are not my thing!!! I cannot express to you how great this book is.. These two capture you from the very beginning and you can't let go. I loved how Christopher became so emotionally involved with Victoria's family right from the start. It was just meant to be. But when a horrible instance occurs you just can't fathom what this will do to their family, and how does Christopher fall into the mix??
I implore you to read this book. It's not required to read the entire series to understand the meaning of this love story, but you won't regret doing it. Fabulous series and amazing book!!!
Christopher is the COO of his family's business, so busy, hard working, and had no time for finding the right woman. Victoria is still grieving the death of her parents and raising her siblings alone. With the looming social worker trying to take them away from her, she's still doing her best to be the sibling-acting as a parent, And I must say she is doing a fabulous job. Always making sure her family is first and foremost in all of her decisions, she never thinks about her personal life, until Christopher comes in like as silent boom!
Spoilers are not my thing!!! I cannot express to you how great this book is.. These two capture you from the very beginning and you can't let go. I loved how Christopher became so emotionally involved with Victoria's family right from the start. It was just meant to be. But when a horrible instance occurs you just can't fathom what this will do to their family, and how does Christopher fall into the mix??
I implore you to read this book. It's not required to read the entire series to understand the meaning of this love story, but you won't regret doing it. Fabulous series and amazing book!!!
February 4, 2017
What a wonderful read!!! 5 big fat fantastic stars!!!
Layla continues her wonderful series with Christopher Bennett. At the suggestion of his sisters, Pippa and Alice, Christopher hires Victoria to decorate his new apartment. Victoria has recently become the legal guardian of her 3 siblings (Sienna, Lucas, and Chloe) after a boating accident took the lives of her parents. Victoria is the best! She is raising her siblings, started her own business, and has to deal with child services on a monthly basis. I love that she is so concerned with taking care of her siblings and giving them the very best she can. She is a wonderful role model for the kids and you can't help but love her and this story. I laughed, loved, and cried along with these characters! Christopher and Victoria's characters are wonderfully written. Christopher has the capacity to love so big, and he does! This man is witty, sexy, and most definitely a romantic at heart. I love that he doesn't seem to fight the match-making as much as the other brothers have. The Bennett family is by far my favorite book family. The glimpses into Sebastian, Logan, Pippa and the others lives are wonderful. It's like checking in on long-lost friends. If you haven't checked out the Bennett family I strongly suggest you do. This family knows no limits to their ability to love and to force love upon others when necessary. I was thrilled to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Layla continues her wonderful series with Christopher Bennett. At the suggestion of his sisters, Pippa and Alice, Christopher hires Victoria to decorate his new apartment. Victoria has recently become the legal guardian of her 3 siblings (Sienna, Lucas, and Chloe) after a boating accident took the lives of her parents. Victoria is the best! She is raising her siblings, started her own business, and has to deal with child services on a monthly basis. I love that she is so concerned with taking care of her siblings and giving them the very best she can. She is a wonderful role model for the kids and you can't help but love her and this story. I laughed, loved, and cried along with these characters! Christopher and Victoria's characters are wonderfully written. Christopher has the capacity to love so big, and he does! This man is witty, sexy, and most definitely a romantic at heart. I love that he doesn't seem to fight the match-making as much as the other brothers have. The Bennett family is by far my favorite book family. The glimpses into Sebastian, Logan, Pippa and the others lives are wonderful. It's like checking in on long-lost friends. If you haven't checked out the Bennett family I strongly suggest you do. This family knows no limits to their ability to love and to force love upon others when necessary. I was thrilled to read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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