His Southern Temptation

I’m a big fan of lovers reunited and when I came across the opportunity to review Robin Covington’s His Southern Temptation, I couldn’t resist. I haven’t read the first book in the series, A Night of Southern Comfort, and while I don’t think it’s necessary to read it before reading His Southern Temptation, I think it would help because you’ll be familiar with a lot of the characters mentioned. That being said, His Southern Temptation, is a good a standalone book.

Like any person growing up in a small town, David “Lucky” Landon couldn’t wait to leave and his chance came when he enrolled in the US military. As a former assassin in the military, he’s done things he wishes he could forget. He decides he wants to buy his show more father’s farm, but before he does, he has one more job to do. He’s hired to find the whereabouts of Sarah Morgan and the case is proving more than he bargained for; no one will talk to him regarding Sarah. Meanwhile Taylor Elliott is only in town to help pack and sell her family’s house. Thinking an intruder is in the house she holds him at gunpoint and realizes it’s none other than Lucky. The feelings she had for him resurfaces and both must come to grips with what it all means. Will they be able to put the past aside or will they once again go their separate ways?

I really enjoyed Covington’s writing and His Southern Temptation is a fast paced read. In terms of characterization, the characters are interesting and well-written. We find out how long Lucky and Taylor have known each other and the reason why they aren’t together. The differences between their backgrounds are also pointed out, with Lucky growing up on a farm and Taylor being part of a prominent wealthy family. Taylor has some relationship issues. Her parents haven’t had an ideal marriage and she’s afraid of heading down the same path. The constant relationship / no relationship discussion got a bit old especially once Taylor had made her mind. I understand her mother’s point when she tells Taylor she needs to live to her life and basically outlined what she gave up, but at the same time Taylor has had YEARS to think this through. That was my only small annoyance. While there are a lot of secondary characters, you’ll enjoy them. I loved Sheriff Burke and his untimely arrival in three memorable scenes involving Lucky and Taylor. The real standout secondary character is Taylor’s brother, Teague. He’s so stuffy and proper and I can’t wait for someone to come and turn his world upside down.

The mystery of Sarah Morgan plays a minor role and while I was disappointed there wasn’t more to it, I realized after reading, this isn’t about Sarah, but about Lucky and Taylor. While I wanted to give it a three, I debated with the rating. In the end, the romance between Lucky and Taylor is the center of the novel and because of that, I gave it a four.

My favorite quotes:
It was time to channel the late, great Patrick Swayze and take “Baby” out of the corner.

"Maybe what you’re looking for isn’t a place but a person."

I’ll be going back to read A Night of Southern Comfort and am really looking forward to reading Teague Elliott’s story. If you’re a fan of romance, I recommend His Southern Temptation. Just be warned: it’s a sizzling read. You might need a cold shower or two after. show less

When I turned the last page of this book, the thought that ran through my head was " What a beautiful love story". There's very hot sex, heartbreak, danger , and anger. But the love between these two damaged people pulled me in.

Taylor Elliott is Teague Elliott's sister. We met Teague in the first novel by Ms. Covington. A Night of Southern Comfort. We also met the rest of The Boys, but this is David ( Lucky) Landon's story. Taylor is known best around town for her escape from her own wedding, by the way, in Lucky's car. She worshipped him as a young girl, and he found her a nuisance, but played along. She hasn't been back to town since that fateful day....until now.
Lucky is a former Special Ops. Soldier. The Black Ops he participated show more in were so deeply secretive, very few people even know his team existed. Now he would like to erase them from his own memory. He's home to take over the family farm, and try and live a normal life. He has been doing some work for his best friend and cousin Jack Cantrell, who is starting a private detective agency.

Taylor and Lucky have been meeting secretly over the last few years when each could manage it. Meeting in various places around the world for a little comfort and love. Seeing Taylor again has convinced Lucky he wants more in his life. His farm and Taylor. Taylor wants a fling, but is definitely leaving town. Lucky just wants her to give him a chance to convince her they are made to be together.

This novel has something for everyone, it's funny, suspenseful, and sizzling hot. I hated it to end, but have hopes for the next bad boy's story! Wonder who it will be?

I received this novel from the publisher for an honest review. no compensation was offered nor taken.(less) show less

The first chapter was explosive and this book just got better from there with many twists and turns. The plot was well written, as was the dialogue, which illustrated how good these two were together and how much they helped each other get through whatever was thrown their way. Too bad the heroine didn’t see how fortunate she was to have such a good man until it was almost too little, too late. Lucky wasn’t going to wait around forever. The sex scenes were extremely passionate and illustrated how right these two were for each other, even when the heroine didn’t want to admit that there was more between them. What I liked so much about Taylor was her strength and that she didn’t allow anyone to boss her around. While with Lucky, show more I liked how persistent he was in showing Taylor how good they were together and that they could have a chance at happily ever after.

A great addition to a series I hope to read more of. I would definitely recommend this book to fans of the genre and even those who just want a good book. It can be read as a stand-alone, but I encourage readers to start with the first book of this series - A Night of Southern Comfort.

~ TRS for AReCafe show less

Lucky & Taylor have been working the "friends with benefits" scene together for a while. When they unintentionally meet up again in their hometown, the sparks fly as hot as ever but Taylor realizes he may want more while Lucky is sure she doesn't.

I have mixed feelings about this book. There were times I loved it (love the "It was time to channel the late, great Patrick Swayze and take "Baby" out of the corner" line.) And times I thought it lacked (while the steamy scenes were there, sometimes there was no build up.) Storyline was just ok for me. While the mystery was there (Taylor is helping out with a missing person case that Lucky gets caught up in when she tries to help), I didn't necessarily care one way or the other how it worked show more out. It was more romance than mystery.

It the book good? Sure. Did it make me want to read more by this author? Not really.

I received this ebook in exchange for an honest review for Netgalley. show less

Lucky Isn’t Lucky, or Is He?

Trouble seems to follow Lucky Logan, even his father says so. So what kind of trouble has found Lucky? Her name is Taylor Elliott.

Robin proves that distance makes the heart grow fonder in her new book, His Southern Temptation. A sporadic hot and erotic relationship comes to a head when both Lucky and Taylor find themselves back in their home town.

With the ins and outs of Taylor causing complications in Lucky’s plans for the future, the fresh memories of her own parent’s divorce, not to mention her past poor choices in relationship material, Robin has woven a tale that would make the hopeful romantic proud. This story is the perfect blend for a great weekend or beach vacation sizzling romantic read.