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rihoward's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
I really really liked certain parts of this story and others not so much. I am generally not a fan of age gap stories. However, this author did a good job of holding my interest. This series was highly recommended so I have it a shot.
If taboo father's best friend/daughter are your preference then this book will be right up your alley.
I really really liked certain parts of this story and others not so much. I am generally not a fan of age gap stories. However, this author did a good job of holding my interest. This series was highly recommended so I have it a shot.
If taboo father's best friend/daughter are your preference then this book will be right up your alley.
bookmaniacforever's review against another edition
5.0
⭐️ 5 "Forbidden Temptation" Stars ⭐️
There’s just something extremely alluring about taboo / forbidden romances. Wanting Mr. Cane is one of those perfect illicit stories. Shanora Williams is a favorite author of mine and once again she brings the heat, but also the emotions to a high level to make this novel decadently enjoyable!
“Kissing her felt like I was both drowning and breathing at the same time. How was that even possible? How could she give me life and damn near kill me at the same time?”
Kandy Jennings met Quinton Cane, her father’s best friend when she was only nine years old. She grew up with him as a big part of her family and through the years she developed a huge crush on him. Now on the verge of leaving for college, she’s more than determined to show Cane she’s a woman with needs only he can satiate!
Kandy definitely knows what she wants. She’s young, bold and sassy! Her feelings for Cane are sincere and heart-breaking. Their age difference is another big problem in their impossible relationship. In spite of the seventeen years between them, there’s just something special they share when they’re together. There is an understanding and definite caring sentiments. The temptation is only growing through the chapters and the anticipation is deliriously enthralling!
“I would be broken without him. Something would be missing – a piece of myself would be forever lost unless we connected again.”
As it’s the standard with any Shanora’s books, the sexy moments are downright sinful and explosive, but also bursting with underlying feelings. You clearly sense the struggle Cane experiences about his immoral craving for Kandy. He doesn’t want to lose his only real friendship with Derek, Kandy’s father, but the attraction to her is wickedly powerful.
I adored Cane! He’s a complicated man, but an alpha to the core! He has a commanding presence, a dirty mouth and an affectionate side he seems to only reserve for Kandy! He’s closed off, but there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for his loved ones! This man is the epitome of alpha hero that’s for sure! Under all this intensity though, lies a man with a lots of secrets and a sense of inferiority. He doesn’t feel good enough to be in the life of the Jennings. I can’t wait to peel his multiple layers and discover more about this enigmatic man!
“If you really want me,” he continued, “kneel for me. Right now.”
Shanora Williams created another scandalously hot and passionate romance! That cliffhanger… jaw-dropping! I was left on the highest rush and I’m so eager to pursue this series with Breaking Mr. Cane! This novel can’t come soon enough! The wait will be torture!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
juiceyb79's review against another edition
5.0
4.75⭐️
Loved this book, it would have been 5 stars if the description of the characters were a bit more detailed. I have no idea what Kandy looks like - except that she has curly hair.
Maybe I kissed her description because it was an audio book
Loved this book, it would have been 5 stars if the description of the characters were a bit more detailed. I have no idea what Kandy looks like - except that she has curly hair.
Maybe I kissed her description because it was an audio book
shannon_hezakhia's review
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
need so much more of these characters!!! I loved the push and pull between the characters and the taboo aspect made it so good!! I’m definitely going to continue the series!
kiahra_sanchezz's review against another edition
2.0
Did I enjoy reading this? I’m not sure, there were times when listening to the audiobook I thought, the author really wrote some of these lines. Heard the narrator say them out loud and that “this is perfect.” The one line that stuck with me (and not in a good way.) Was when they finally did it, and Kandy bled. This grown 35 year old man said. “The blood turns me on.”
Don’t get me wrong, I love an age gap romance as much as the next girl but not when the characters have known each other since the FMC was a literal child. The entire book was Kandy literally begging this man to take her virginity. I wouldn’t consider this book as romance, the characters had absolutely no chemistry, it was pure lust. I will say the last few chapters were entertaining and I like how it ended on a cliffhanger. Will I be continuing the series, probably not, I don’t think in a few months I’ll remotely remember what this book was about.
Don’t get me wrong, I love an age gap romance as much as the next girl but not when the characters have known each other since the FMC was a literal child. The entire book was Kandy literally begging this man to take her virginity. I wouldn’t consider this book as romance, the characters had absolutely no chemistry, it was pure lust. I will say the last few chapters were entertaining and I like how it ended on a cliffhanger. Will I be continuing the series, probably not, I don’t think in a few months I’ll remotely remember what this book was about.
catsandcliterature's review against another edition
4.0
In hindsight, the rating I gave this book was too MF high but I won't change it.
However, IDK that I’ve EVER gaspsed as much with a book as I did with this one. It was very scandalous.
The fact that Kandy's dad is quite literally fighting for his life while his bestie is fingerbanging his daughter is crazyyyyyyy.
However, IDK that I’ve EVER gaspsed as much with a book as I did with this one. It was very scandalous.
The fact that Kandy's dad is quite literally fighting for his life while his bestie is fingerbanging his daughter is crazyyyyyyy.
spwholikesbooks's review
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t know what crack, eas in this book, but i loved it, like nothing much happened there, but the writing, the plot was so easy and exciting to read, i would definitely reread it some time later and will read the sequel. The forbidden love and the going forward and backwards was too good. All the time I read the book it kept me on my toes.
itscece123's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0