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The Love's Trilogy #2

Love’s Tempting

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**DUE TO SCENES OF AN EXPLICIT SEXUAL NATURE AND LANGUAGE SOME MAY CONSIDER CRUDE, 18+ ONLY****

Detective Matt Dixon had a scarred face earned in the line of duty and a scarred heart when his cheating fiance’ left him. Quiet and surly, he was determined to not let love in again. Until he met her…Lily Swanson. The first woman in a year that did not focus on his scar. Tempted to know her, he thought he had lost his chance when she disappeared into the night.

When he and his partner are called to investigate a murder, he finds her again.

Lily doesn’t mind Matt’s scar. She’s hiding scars of her own and is determined to keep the handsome detective at arm’s length. A software engineer working in a medical company, she stumbles across what her murdered partner had discovered… and this time, she may be the next victim.

Will Lily be able to solve the clues to keep the murderer from striking again?

Can Matt save her before the murderer claims her as their next victim?

Can two scarred people be tempted to let love in?

354 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 9, 2014

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Maryann Jordan

136 books1,253 followers

As an Award Winning and International Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Kobo Best Selling Author, I have always been an avid reader. I joke that I "cut my romance teeth" on the old historical romance books. I’ve written as a hobby for over 30 years. In 2014, I finally gave in to the characters in my head pleading for their story to be told. Thus, Emma's Home was created.

My first novel, Emma's Home became an Amazon Best Seller in 3 categories within the first month of publishing. Its success was followed by the rest of the Fairfield Series and then led into the Love's Series. From there I have continued with the romantic suspense Alvarez Security Series and now the Saints Protection & Investigation Series.

My books are filled with sweet romance and hot sex; mystery, suspense, real life characters and situations. My heroes are alphas, take charge men who love the strong, independent women they fall in love with.
I worked as a counselor in a high school and have been involved in education for the past 30 years. I recently retired and now can spend more time devoted to my writing.

I have been married to a wonderfully patient man for 35 years and have 2 adult, very supportive daughters.
When writing, my dog or one of my cats will usually be found in my lap!

I love to hear from readers, so please email me!
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Author 136 books1,253 followers
August 13, 2016
Writing this books was one of the hardest I have ever written. My books are filled with characters that have issues to deal with and I try to realistically show those challenges while throwing in the absolute romance fantasy. My books are fiction - make no mistake about that - but with an element of realism. My character Lily rises to her challenges every day and my hero, Matt has his own shadows to conquer. I love them dearly and hope that you do too!
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112 reviews
July 20, 2015
I adored Matt and Lily. They were perfect for each other.

Favorite quotes:

"Matt realized that for the first time in a long time he was having a conversation with a woman who wasn't staring at his scar. Or maybe more importantly, she wasn't trying to avoid it either. And because of that, he wasn't thinking of it either."

"Smiling, Matt confessed. 'I'm going to win her heart. I want her heart, soul, and body and she may not know it yet, but she's mine.'"

"He took her in his arms and they began dancing slowly as he pulled her closer. Finally, she's in my arms."

"She turned her beautiful smile toward him and another piece of his heart fell back into place."

"Jesus, is this what love is like? I thought I was in love before but I never experienced this."

"Matt thought about all that she had endured. I want to take it all away. Her hurt. Her pain."

"Matt gazed into the eyes of the woman that meant more to him than life. His salvation. His hope. Touching his lips to her forehead he held them there for a moment."

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5,575 reviews527 followers
June 26, 2017
Detective Matt Dixon is used to women having a temporary interest in him, that is until they see the scar he received from a fight. When he sees Lily Swanson at a bar looking uncomfortable he decides to step in and let her enjoy her drink in peace. Lily sees past his scar and after a beautiful moment together she is gone. Matt is kicking himself for not getting her number, however he quickly finds Lily again when her co-worker is murdered. Matt knows Lily is the one for him but she has her own fears he is hiding and is weary to trust. Matt lets Lily know he is not going anywhere especially when she begins to look like a possible target for whoever killed her friend.

Very entertaining, liked that both have their own hangups and yet are blind to what others viewed as a hideous. Matt is pure alpha male especially where Lily is concerned, Lily had a bit of sass that I think Matt was surprised about but made them ideal for each other. Checking out more in this series.
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84 reviews5 followers
November 4, 2014
This is the second book in the Love series and it is AMAZING! Matt is a scarred detective. Lily is a scarred woman. Both have issues to overcome. Can they overcome them together? Or will they let their pasts dictate their future?... Love these two broken alphas who heal each other.
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546 reviews47 followers
November 21, 2014
This is a great #2 in this series!

I loved Matt and Lily. Right from the start the author hooks you by steaming up your face with a fantastic first impression these two leave on each other.
Matt was an incredible Alpha hero and Lily was a great tender, but strong heroine. These two were meant to be. The way the author wrote these two, you truly believed they were each other's other half.

The story was great. It was suspenseful, funny, steamy, sexy and totally worth the buy.

You don't have to read # 1 first, but it would really help knowing the other two supporting characters in this book, as they and several others where in the previous one - besides that, #1 was great too.

Loved it!!
November 12, 2015
Original review posted at Travel with Books and Coffee


This book is beyond perfection. It is well-written. The way the author creates the characters and how the story is conveyed.

There is too much emotions in this book. From the pain of losing someone so dear to you, to realizing that we mustn’t give up on loving someone again.

Matt Dixon. Matt, Matt, Matt. The moment he is introduced, I already love him. And I couldn’t help myself to turn the pages so I can know him everything about him, his past, his scar, his pain. I just want to go inside the book and kiss all of his pain goodbye.

Lily Swanson. Gentle Lily. This girl is in the wrong place at the wrong time. It’s not her fault that it happened, but her family mourn on their loss instead of being thankful that they still have her. There are moments where I feel like I’m her. I’m a nerd too (But not that much), I prefer to work at home or anywhere that doesn’t require talking to other people unless online.


“Yeah, I’m not much of a risk-taker, you know? I like using my mind and honestly – I like working in a quiet environment that doesn't have a lot of people around. I get to go in and do my thing and then leave and go to another place. I don’t really like being around of lot of people.”


I love how they meet in the most unexpected way. They have no idea that this is the start of their romance. They both have their scars of the past, doing their best to keep it hidden. They touched each other’s hearts the second they met. Which is so romantic they don’t know it yet.


“Even as the scar began to heal, every woman I even met looked at the scar first, before looking into my eyes. Except for you.”


He is a detective and she is a software engineer. The way he cares for her, will do everything for her, if only he asked for her name before she disappeared.

“Don’t you see? I’m dominant when it comes to taking care of you. And that’s why you ended up with me. Deep down, as strong as you are, as independent as you are, there was a little piece of you that wanted to be taken care of.”


I love this book! I am so speechless I can’t think of any perfect word to describe it. The story, the adventure, the thrill, the romance, the SEX!!! God they’re in the perfect place at the perfect time!

“Until death do us part?”
His lips a breath away from hers, he vowed, “Even beyond, baby. Even beyond.”


The author knows how to deliver it well. How to keep it interesting, how to keep the mystery until the right moment to reveal it. I’m loving every character with every turn of the page. That huge revelation in the end is genius! I haven’t thought of it until it is exposed. I am intrigued with Tony though, maybe because I haven’t read the first book but I’ll read it as soon as I have my copy.
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859 reviews26 followers
December 18, 2014
*A copy given by author, in return for an honest review.*

☆☆☆ 3.5 ☆☆☆

Do not judge books by it’s cover, everyone knows that saying and beauty is skin deep. This is Matt’s story and how he found the love of his life, Lily.

Matt has been playing the field for a while, since his break up with his ex-fiance Cassandra, he was never the same. He never wanted to trust anyone ever again, but the night he saw Lily for the first time, all his walls broke. Lily was across the bar, sitting by herself looking strong and fragile at the same time. She was beautiful and Matt couldn’t keep his eyes off her. Once he decided to rescue her from men on a prowl, they sat together and talked. The moment they came face to face, Lilly looked him straight in the eye and not his scar, it was over for him. He wanted her so much more. Lily was the first one, in a long time since he got the scar that didn’t look at his scar and judge, she didn’t even mind it at all. She looked at him as a person, not a freak with a scar on his face.

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After being stood up by her friend, she calls in another friend to pick her up. Instead of waiting outside alone, Matt offered to wait with her and they ended up in his truck. While waiting things got hot and heavy in the car, before Matt could get her name and number she bolted. He thought he’d never see her again…he was wrong. As Matt and his friend Shane investigate a possible homicide or possible murder, they meet again. As fragile as Lily looked while being questioned, all he wanted to do was protect her and so he did his best to do just that. After that night Matt promised himself never to let her go again without getting his chance with her. So he did everything he could to make that happen. As things progressed and they got to know each other more, but danger was getting closer to Lily. Will Matt save Lily from the murderers? Or will they get to her before they even get a real chance of love? Read and find out.

What I love about this story is how much Lily and Matt cared for each other. Neither one looked at each other’s imperfection as a disability, because it’s not. They saw each other for the person they really are deep inside. Together they made each other whole and gave each other the love and affection each deserved.


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2,640 reviews47 followers
November 14, 2014
Matt has been hurt. A year ago, he thought he was happy. He was engaged to a woman he believed he loved and thought his future was planned. That all changed in an instant. Matt is a cop. One night at a bar, he helps stop a fight and in the process, one of the guys cuts his face severely with a broken beer bottle. Turns out his fiancé isn't who he thought. She can't handle the scar and his now disfigured appearance and tells him how she's not attracted to him anymore. He also finds out she's been cheating on him. Women won't look at him anymore without cringing from his scar, and he begins to drown himself in booze and pain meds. Matt doesn't think he’ll ever find another woman. He won't take the chance of getting hurt again. Until her.

Lily suffered through a horrifying experience as a teenager. She was driving a vehicle that was hit by a drunk driver killing her sister and leaving her an amputee. She's treated differently. Men never look twice when they realize she's missing part of her leg. Her parents blame her for the accident, so Lily has been alone for a long time. She's handled all the rehab by herself and learned she can’t depend on anyone. She does computer work and doesn't have a lot of friends. It's easier that way. After finally agreeing to meet a work colleague for a drink, she's annoyed when they cancel last minute. Before she can leave, she meets Matt. They talk for a long time and have a great time. After an intimate moment, Lily freaks out and leaves without giving Matt her name.

A couple of days later, Lily discovers her colleague has committed suicide in their office. Matt is one of the detectives that shows up. After finding her again, Matt decides he isn't letting her run again. She is the first woman to look at him and not his scar. He knows they can have something special and he intends to prove it to her.

Things are not as they appear at Lily’s work. Turns out it may not have been suicide that killed her colleague. Matt knows she may be in danger, but the police are having a hard time getting evidence. Matt will do whatever he can to keep her safe. But can he do enough? There’s also the issue of the ex-fiancé who shows up. She’s a nasty woman!

I enjoyed this book and liked both Matt and Lily. We get to see a little of Shane and Annie too from the first book. Suzanne lets us know a little bit more about her past and I’m hoping the next book will be about her and BJ. Overall good book told from both POVs.
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4,118 reviews12 followers
November 4, 2014
First off this book should of came with a warning label-have provisions handy and a comfortable location that you would be settled in-this being said this will be one that will literally be inhaled. Since having read all of this author's novels each one stands on its own but go with a series. Some might not think so but as a avid reader I believe so. The set of main characters draws you in-hook,line and panties even. Just when I think she can not get any better either she proves me wrong. The main characters-Matt and Lily will have you wrapped around their fingers before you know it. In this novel she also opens it up with a bang that packs some heat. When so many today are superficial and in the "I" kingdom this novel will give you two who are actually made for each other because there is so much more than what is on the surface,and it is what is on the inside that really counts will be told. These two will take you along with them as they meet and grow together showing what the power of love and the magic it can create and any mountain can be taken down.Things will not be peachy keen to say the least for these two but what in real life is. With Matt being on the police force it takes the right kind of woman to be able to love this alpha man with Lily most certainly up for that spot. This author also has the talent and ability to take her leading ladies and make them so special that also gives you insight with all that goes with that. Another wonderful thing with this novel is the danger and intrigue that is included that is intertwined with their story. That too will keep you on your toes or on the edge of your seat or wherever you have settled in to read this delicious read. The bad guys too will be such a slap in the face you did not see them coming, the joy of it all. This novel has everything you could ask for or want with a dash more life breathed into it-for that is what makes a novel excellent. When you do reach the end be prepared for a hangover especially if the warning was not heeded. received a advance copy for a honest review.
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78 reviews1 follower
November 2, 2014
I was lucky enough to have received an ARC copy of Loves Tempting and I will say this book is so worth more than five stars! Maryann you did an amazing job and the series just keeps getting better.

Matt who is a detective has had it in his head that he is not worthy to have a relationship. After he was injured and basically treated as he is not worth any gel males time he closed his heart. It's not until he meets the right women in the way of rescuing her from a night of lustful bar patrons does he find his true match.

Lily is your sweet nerdy amazing women but her past relationships leave her hurt and self esteem shattered. Lily was in an accident in her teams and this left her with a slight disability but don't let that fool you she is strong independent and doesn't give up and going for what she wants in life. It takes a hot detective to come along to set her heart ablaze.


While working at a pharmaceutical company tragedy strikes. It's when Lily figures out the puzzle that things get even more dangerous.. But what happens when you have a hot detective and his buddy's in your corn or well you are just going to have to read to find out
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546 reviews
November 6, 2014
I have loved everyone of MaryAnn Jordan's books. She is an amazing author. The books are part of a series but can also be read as a stand alone. I loved the characters in this book. Matt, a hot alpha male detective and Lily, a smart, strong and independent woman. The two of have scarred past to overcome but maybe they can do it together. This is full of suspense, mystery and romance. Like always Ms. Jordan keeps me on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what is going to happen. I had a hard time putting it down, I wanted to read it all at once but life gets in the way. This will make you laugh, cry, hold your breath, smile and cheer them on, also I forgot to mention the hot sex scenes. I was given an ARC for a fair and honest review.
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89 reviews1 follower
November 2, 2014
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of Love's Tempting and it was a 5 star plus read.
As soon as I started Chapter 1 I knew this book would be good, because the first few sentences we oh so yummy.
Love's Tempting is a beautiful love story between 2 people who think they are slightly damaged and aren't looking for love, however Fate has other plans for these two. Will fate win or will these two end up alone? You must read :) This book will make you laugh and cry and keep you wanting more. I highly recommend this book, so please take the time to read it
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Author 1 book2 followers
November 9, 2014
I’ve had the pleasure to read ALL of MaryAnn Jordan’s books and I think this is the absolute BEST!!!! MaryAnn Jordan writes books that each and every one of us can relate to. I believe this is why they appeal to me so much!

I LOVE Matt and Lily’s story because it incorporates all my favorite elements…INCREDIBLE suspense, HEA, ALPHA males, STRONG females, and A HOT AND STEAMY ROMANCE!!! The author beautifully weaves all these elements to create a magnificent story that you will not want to put down!

I cannot wait for more of this series!!!!!!
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16 reviews2 followers
November 9, 2014
I have been hooked on Maryann Jordan's books since Emmas Home.... She is such a talented writer and she has yet to fail me. Love's Tempting was such a great follow up to Loves Taming. If you LOVED Shane and Annie you will LOVE Matt and Lily even more.... Just like the rest of Jordan's books you have so many great aspects- SEXY ALPHAS who have a heart, STRONG female leads who love to be loved, mystery, suspense, and great detail to whom ever reads these books can easily relate.
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843 reviews11 followers
April 26, 2015
I liked this one a lot more than the previous. But I still didn't love it. I think maybe it was just that I wanted Lily to get to kick some serious ass, and instead of a Bad Ass ending for her, she just kinda survives? I dunno if that's a good way to explain it.

Also, this book was waaaaaay predictable. Not bad though. Just entertaining.
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2,682 reviews8 followers
July 4, 2020
Love's Tempting

Loved Lily and Matt. Both saw themselves as broken. But together they are perfect. Plenty of suspense, action and romance.
December 14, 2014
This is such a great story. While it is a work of fiction there are so many real life issues in this book that are dealt with and they are done tastefully and with compassion. I knew after reading book 1 I would love Matt's story and I was right !! Matt and Lily both struggle with issues that make them somewhat of society outcasts. It is sad but true. They have had many horrible experiences because of their issues but finally for once they meet someone who enjoys them for them and it is heartwarming to see them heal themselves and each other. I always find it crazy when a writer puts details into a story and they flow well but you always wonder what they are there for. Maryann Jordan did that here and at one point in the story I finally realized how a few things that Lily did in her free time became so important to her survival. It was crazy to see it come together , like an AH-HA moment !! This book has it all , my famous review phrase but this is such a vital part of my rating. I love a well rounded story !! A little bit of drama , heartache , love !! A whole lotta suspense , action and SEX !! Then it all wraps up in a bow and gives you a lead in for the next book !!!!!!!!!!

Lily is quiet and keeps to herself. She works a boring office job and is into all kinds of medical coding. One night after a long day she is suppose to meet friends at a bar , they end up cancelling and this is when she meets Matt !! There is an instant connection and it is unexplainable but some sparks fly and they have a little fun !! Back at work something horrible has happened at Lily's office and her not so boring job may have just become a suspense filled mystery !! Matt happens to be one of the detectives that shows up to the crime scene and this is where their relationship starts !! Lily is used to being independent and alone , after a terrible loss as a teenager her family and her have become distant , and for good reason. Lily has a heartbreaking past and she is such a sweet but strong and determined girl I loved her honesty and innocence.

Matt has struggled for over a year after his unfortunate accident. Losing his girlfriend and himself only to have another horrific event snap him back to reality. Struggling with his scar Matt has no luck in love , life has become about meaningless release and not feelings. This changes one night when Matt sees Lily at the bar. They meet , they click and they enjoy their quick time together !! Much to his surprise they meet up again and fall into a wonderful routine of getting to know each other. Matt is a great guy , honest and caring he is just so swoonworthy !! Alpha male of course and it is super hot !!

In the midst of enjoying each other and us enjoying them there is a bigger story going on. Somehow Matt's detective work and Lilly's office building are tied together in some horrible illegal activity. Information is falling into Lily's hands and how much she finds out and what she does with that information could mean the difference between life and death. There are twists and turns , dead ends and secrets revealed. I was shocked , 100% shocked I didn't even have a certain person on my radar. The suspense was great and I really enjoyed the mystery of finding the clues and solving the case !! As Matt and Lily grow closer they also begin to heal themselves and their friends and family are so happy to see their happiness. It truly was a heartwarming love story but the suspense and danger was fantastic !!

I loved having the dual POV and the little pieces from "someone else" !! It was great to see Shane and Annie and their other friends !! I look forward to more and wishing for it to be about BJ and Suzanne !!!!!!!!!! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE !!
116 reviews2 followers
November 9, 2014
Meet Matt & Lily.. Never have 2 people been destined to meet as much as these two!!
They each have has traumatic events in their lives that have left them scarred & facing the possibility of life alone.
The realise very soon after meeting that this may no longer be the case. Matt is a Detective & Lily is a computer program engineer currently contracted to a pharmaceutical company.
In the town of Richland where they work & live there is a current issue with drugs & teenagers. Matt is assigned to the case. Lily is in danger but doesn't yet realise it. Matt & Lily want to be together, but life is never easy & it is no different for this couple. They have huge hurdles to overcome if they want to reach their happy ever after.
With every book MaryAnn Jordan releases I just get more & more addicted to her stories!!
MaryAnn Jordan truly understands what it takes to make a story so good that you want to read all the way through without interruptions and without having to stop! This book has it all, the alpha male, the strong independent female lead character, enough angst to pull at your heart strings, a bit of suspense & drama to keep you on the edge of your seat & a whole lot of sexy to keep you hooked from the beginning to the end!!
Like all of MaryAnn's books this can be read on its own, but is in fact part of a series & I would highly recommend you read the 1st book in this series called Love's Taming to get the true effect of this story & the couple it is about!
Well done to you MaryAnn Jordan for another fantastic book in your series!! I cannot wait to see what you give us next!!
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814 reviews3 followers
December 13, 2014
I received an ARC of Love's Tempting in exchange for an honest review and for the blog tour. Murder,mystery,suspense,laughter,tears and love. Yes that's everything you get in this book. Matt has a scar on his face women look and then are not interested even though he is very attractive man. Lily has a prosthetic leg due to an accident she had at the age of 16. She didn't like when people noticed cause that is when they decide they weren't interested in her. When they both meet it doesn't bother either one of them about their "flaws if you will" which is great. I love how Maryann did that with the characters with having them meet and see beyone what other people don't see or want to see. Matt is a cop and Lily is a software tech. Lily goes into work and sees that Ellen her coworker was murdered. Now Matt trying to find out who did the killing as well who is being some other activities to protect Lily and stop some of the stuff that is going on. I found the book every interesting the suspense and everything else that has happened really drew me in from the beginning. Does Matt and Lily fall in love? Do they find out who murdered Ellen? Do they solve the other crimes that are going on? Does Lily over come some of the insecurites she has with her leg? You really need to read this book to find out. Well done that's for sure. I think this one is my favorite from Maryann.
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149 reviews
December 17, 2014
I was asked to read this book for an honest review plus I read the "Love's Taming" and enjoyed it. The dialogue kept me intrigued. It was a love story and mystery rolled into one so it had a good storyline to keep you reading. I really liked getting to know Matt, the detective, and learning about his past. He was this overprotective macho guy but with good intentions. Being hurt in the past left him in a dark place and you see him come out of it and become himself again. Lily is this ordinary sweet girl who's been blamed for a tragedy all her life and knows nothing of being loved and taken care of. She's always been independent due to an accident and starts to give a little when she meets the overbearing Matt.

There's weren't any characters I really disliked but of course your usual villains. I enjoyed reading this book. It was a simple read, easy to keep up with. I liked the hot sex scenes and the mystery of the storyline. Not a lot of emotion was pulled from me, but very few books do. I'm hard person to pull emotion from. Overall, the plot flowed really well with a few editing errors here and there but nothing major. I would ready more from this author. I would like to see where B.J. and Suzanne end up.
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569 reviews13 followers
December 15, 2014
I have read many books by Maryann Jordan. This book is exactly what I have come to expect from her. It is fantastic. I fell in love with the characters from the beginning. The plot held my interest, even though I could see the big dramatic moment coming from miles away. That didn't matter. I just couldn't put this book down until I finished the last word.

Matt and Lily have found the perfect complement to themselves. Both have issues with their physical appearance. Both feel they cannot be loved because they are not worthy of it. But each see past those issues and see the person inside. It's not easy for either of them to let their walls down. When they finally do, they find their soul mates.

I loved getting to see Shane and Annie, from Love's Taming, throughout the story. Even though they are a part of the story, you don't have to have read their book to completely enjoy this one. I do, however, recommend you read their story too. It's another great read.

I cannot recommend this book enough to anyone. I loved it!
December 15, 2014
I love reading a book about a strong female character who against all odds she seems to prevail. Lily was that woman, after suffering a terrible accident and losing the only people she had left in life she kept living, although she became closed off she eventually found the love that she never knew she was looking for. Matt was the guy that thought he had everything that he needed until he found out he didn't and that sent him for a tail spin. By chance encounter Lily and Matt meets and hits it off, neither really knowing what to do but they know that they can't stop thinking about the other one. One day things change and Matt and Lily are thrown back together again and Matt realizes that he is not going to miss his chance again so he becomes the ultimate caveman and gets his woman. This book was filled with the right amount of mystery and suspense and it kept you on the edge of your seat and rooting for an HEA. There was a twist and turn at every corner and that's what made me love this story even more. I look forward to reading more from this series to see what will happen next.
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511 reviews10 followers
December 18, 2014
This is my fist Maryann Jordan book and I am kicking myself that I have not read her books earlier!

Love’s Tempting is absolutely swoon worthy (yep, I said it), filled with action, suspense, drama, characters dealing with real life situations, very sexy scenes and smokin’ hot Detectives.

Matt is a Detective who is scarred physically and emotionally and vows never to fall in love again. Then he encounters Lily again but this time it’s in a far more dramatic circumstance when her co-worker is murdered. When Lily discovers why he might have been killed, she puts herself in danger and it’s up to Matt to protect her and solve the murder so she can be safe again. Lily has her own baggage though and tries to resist Matt’s charms but these two scarred souls find each other at a time when they need someone in their life and their chemistry is off the charts!

This is an easy and smooth read that satisfies every criteria for a fantastic 5 star read.

I was given a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Tanya.
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107 reviews5 followers
December 19, 2014
After lily has had a hard week at work she decides to meet friends at a bar sitting there waiting for her friends that don’t show Matt comes to keep her company to keep the other voltures away.
Matt is surprise that she doesn’t even seem to notice the scare on his face. After a brief moment in his truck she leaves without him even getting her number and he feels he has lost his chance.
Lily has her own scars she lives with and is a software engineer who is working for a medical company when her work mate is murdered cause she stumbled along some information that she shouldn’t have.
Matt is a Detective who vowed to never fall in love again that is till he gets called out to a homicide where he meets lily again.
I’m noting going to give any of this story away cause I don’t think that would be fair for you other readers but I will say this.
This Book is HOT as hell and should not be on you must read list it should be on you HAVE read list.
This author blows me away everytime I read something new from her well done Maryann I Love your work xxx
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408 reviews
November 14, 2014
I so loved this book. I found it even more intense than the first book. It is so great to be able to read a book in a series that just gets better. Maryann did an awesome job with Matt and Lily's story. They both have troubled pasts and are what each other need. Plus, we have Shane and Annie in the story so we are able to catch up with them from the between time of the last chapter and epilogue in Love's Taming. Something else that I enjoyed was that Matt and Shane are working on a case that is very real happening across the country. This book has everything from the steamy scenes, mystery and suspense, the frustration to want to through your kindle, the tears, and one of my favorites - no cliffhanger. I am really looking for to the next book, which I hope will be Suzanne's story because I know she has one to tell. So happy to have been gifted this book and wish life didn't get in the way as much as it did so that I was able to read it non-stop.
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835 reviews2 followers
January 29, 2018
I liked the idea of this book but the delivery wasn't for me. The characters are an interesting match - Matt with his scar and Lily having undergone an amputation. It was great to read about a heroine who was different to what we're normally given.

Unfortunately I just didn't like the writing. I found it almost corny for the most part and Matt was calling Lily 'babe' or 'baby' from their first meeting which always gets on my nerves. Plus if I'd done a shot everytime the word 'beauty' was used I'd be in hospital having my stomach pumped. We had to hear about the beauty of Lily in general; the beauty of her breasts; Matt looking at the petite beauty in front of him; or how Lily's natural beauty took Matt's breath away; or that Lily wasn't allowed to hide her beauty from him.. I could go on but I won't.

I wish I could rate this higher because the characters and story have a lot of potential but the writing style just wasn't for me.
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267 reviews1 follower
November 17, 2014
This was such an amazing book! It had lots of action of all types! I love that it shows such a strong woman that won't let anything stop her!

Lily is an amazingly strong woman. After all she has been through she has come to terms with it all and does not let it atop her from achieving her dreams. From the moment she meets a serious hottie ahe is hooked but her past clouds her judgment. Soon though there is no stopping the romance!

Matt has been through hell and is just coming back and is not sure if he will be himself again after it all. The moment he lays his eyes an a gorgeous woman he starts to find himself again. As all hell breaks loose again he prays that he is able to aave the woman that saved him.

Maryann is an amazing writer and I will never tire of reading her stories!
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478 reviews6 followers
January 5, 2015
This series is AMAZING!!!!! Matt is a detective and is not looking for love or even a girlfriend. Lily is a computer programmer and a "nerd". Lily went out with friends one night and got stood up, luckily Matt was there to save her from some guys hitting on her. He walked her out to the cab but NEVER got her name... Matt went to the bar to get together with his friends and lo and behold Lily was there. He recognized her immediately and went to her. Lily is different but that doesn't stop her from doing anything she wants. A tragic accident happens at her office and Matt and the team was called in to investigate. All the tension between these two is awesome. I think this is my favorite so far.
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