Tempted by Her Neighbor

Katie Reus

Blurb:

He thinks his neighbor is out of his league…

Kyran got into a fair amount of trouble as a teenager, but after eight years in the military, he’s left his troublemaking past behind him, built a successful business and put down roots. Unfortunately, the sheriff of his hometown has a long memory. To him, Kyran will always be a loser, no matter how much he’s cleaned up his act.

And now she’s his alibi…

When he’s accused of a crime he didn’t commit, no one is more surprised than Kyran when prim and proper Lucie Miller provides him with an alibi—one that’s a complete lie. Determined to find out why his sexy next-door neighbor stepped up, he soon finds himself in danger of losing something far more important than his newfound respectability—his heart.

Author Note: This novella was previously published elsewhere years ago. It has been revised and edited.

Themes: Contemporary

Rating: 3.5 stars

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Review:

This was a sweet but fast re-release of an older novella by one of my favorite authors that is a story of two neighbors that are both surprised by the connection that sprouts between them when they finally find the courage the stop hiding their feelings. Kyran is the Bad Boy made good from the wrong side of the tracks that has found his place in his hometown after returning from war and his longing for his sexy neighbor is quickly turning into an obsession. Lucie is the town sweetheart, and she secretly loves watching her sexy neighbor, but never seems to be able to connect with him when she is in his presence. Then one day she is in the right place at the right time to protect him from the sheriff that is out to pin a crime on him that he just isn’t capable of, and their romance quickly blossoms into something deep and steamy. I loved watching these two circle one another and quickly come to terms with their feelings for one another as they feel into passion and intrigue. Kyran was the quintessential quiet alpha, a heart of gold and the intensity of any perfect hero, but I loved how sweet he was in his insecurities as well. Lucie was a darling, if a little bit shallow at times, but I enjoyed seeing her bring out the best in Kyran and finally convincing him that they would make a great couple. I wouldn’t mind seeing more of them in future if their friends or family happened to get their own stories, but all in all a cute little read for a couple of hours of entertainment, with just the right amount of steamy. A great reworking for Katie Reus and I’m looking forward to what’s coming next.

*eARC provided by author for the purpose of an honest and unbiased review. No compensation was provided.