Review: 3.5 Smexy Stars
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 21, 2013
I gave Far Too Tempting 3.5 Stars.*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.*I am so torn over my review for this book, I was flitting between 3.5/4 stars. Far Too Tempting started off really strong for me. I was in love with Jane from page one. Jane had her heart broken and her world shattered, so she penned a 'break up' album that took the world by storm. I adore Adele and the beginning of the book had that vibe of a strong female pouring her feelings into song. I really wanted Jane's album to be real! I would buy it in an instant.Then entered Matthew, he was a music journalist who had been following Jane's career and wanted an exclusive interview about her overnight success after slogging away for years with her music. Jane had a young son she wanted to keep out of the limelight and also an ex-husband with his own revelations she didn't want exposed.As I said the first 50% of the book I loved, I loved getting to know Jane and her background, I loved her supportive family and I loved the flirting and mixed messages with Matthew. Once Jane started to record her follow up album I felt the pace slowed a little and the story lost some fizz. Matthew was a sweet hero, and sweet can be good but I do like them a little rough around the edges ;) Yes there were plenty of hot smexy times but it didn't leap off the page for me. The word tame came to mind. I did remind myself it is an adult book so maybe the fast pace of New Adult was what I was expecting but nonetheless I couldn't help want more from the storyline when Jane spent her time in the studio. At one point I worried that Jane was going to make a foolish move but I was pleasantly surprised when the plot took an unexpected turn, for Matthew to then go and mess things up!I did like the growth Jane went through, after years of being in a loveless marriage, on her ex-husband's side, Jane had to regain her confidence and realise she was a sexy vixen and she was worthy of being worshipped. I liked this element and as always Lauren Blakely writes kick ass heroines!If you are a fan of Lauren Blakely's books then you will adore Far Too Tempting. Although it is not my favourite of the bunch, there are all the elements of a great read; love, self discovery and good ol' smexy times :) And if you are a fan of music then it's all tied up in a neat little package so you need to 1-Click this today! ~Ava