Temptation

Starting this book was so bittersweet, just like ending it. I wanted to get to the end to know what happened, but I also never wanted it to end. These characters and their story captivated me from book one and will stay with me long after finishing book four.

K. Loraine and Meg Anne dragged me into their worlds of paranormal and magic, and I'm never leaving. Anyone who knows me will tell you that PNR isn't my go-to genre but after hearing so much about Obsession, I dived in, and I went down a rabbit hole. First devouring all K. Loraine had to offer before moving on to a Meg Anne series—I still have more Meg to devour. I regret nothing and as this Mate Games series has progressed it's showcased everything I love about their writing, both individually and together. They have this wonderful way of combining strong storylines and even stronger characters with heart and moments of levity. It's an enticing mix.

Temptation is the final book in the Mate Games series and it came out swinging. I did have a little frustration with Sunday in the beginning of this book, (I blame her pregnancy brain) but she soon came back to the strong badass I know her to be. We find out so much more about Caleb in this book, and it really does make you understand him and his actions more. The banter between the guys, especially Kingston and Noah is so brilliant and had me laughing out loud in public.

What I love about this series the most is how rooted the storyline is. I was invested and captivated from the get go. I love how everything came together in this last book and the answers to our questions were revealed. Yes, it is super spicy, but it is so much more than that. It's the story. The emotion. The connection each people have and the lengths they're willing to go for each other. Superb.

Stella Hunter continued to be a showstopper throughout this series, and this book is no different. She not only voices Sunday but all the female characters, and each of them sounds so unique. The depth of emotion, and at times, despair she conveyed was phenomenal. Jason Clarke as Caleb is something I didn't know I needed. If the Irish brogue wasn't enough, the way he performed the guilt-riddled Caleb was a masterclass in emotion. And yes, just when I thought I was spared, he came in at the last hurdle to make me shed a couple tears. (Damn him!) J.F. Harding and James Joseph were brilliant as Kingston and Noah, their bromance was something I didn't know I needed. Aaron Shedlock rounds out their why choose romance as Alek, and he tugged at my heartstrings. Also includes cameos from Shane East, Jacob Morgan, and Teddy Hamilton, and if you've done any of Kim or Meg's other books, you'll recognise some familiar characters voiced by them.

This is a must listen Why Choose romance, and I urge you to pick up book one today and binge the entire four-book series.

I am so excited for the next series. Pestilence. Starting with Deal with the Demon. Is it January yet?