My Sinful Longing

Lauren Blakely

Nov 2015 · Lauren Blakely Books

About this ebook

A sexy, emotional, suspenseful romance novel from #1 New York Times Bestselling author Lauren Blakely…

Some women are just off-limits. 

But that doesn’t stop me from wanting Elle Mariano. She’s clever, big-hearted and the sexiest woman I’ve ever met. 

The thing is, she’s fighting the demons of her past and do I ever know how hard those are to battle.

So I try my best to be her shoulder to lean on. Until the night we combust. And one night turns into hot, dirty days, and secret trysts.

If it all sounds too good to be true, it is. Because once I learn the secret she’s keeping from me, my entire family’s future turns riskier than I ever imagined.

Especially since the bastards who tried to tear my family apart years ago are tailing both of us now. Our every move…

Ratings and reviews

Mystery and intrigue mixed in with friends-to-lovers romance. I’m loving this re-imagined series by Lauren Blakely. It’s got more suspense and mystery than is usual for her books, but that only adds to the enjoyment of the story. Colin and Elle were a sweet partnership, being friends first puts the whole should we/ shouldn’t we back and forth into the plot. They had chemistry even though they were only friends to begin with and it was fun watching them find their true feelings and falling for each other. Meanwhile, the whole murder mystery is still chugging away as Detective Wilson digs ever deeper for answers. His separate POV was intriguing and made me want to know more… about the man and the case. Hopefully, more answers will be found in the next book; My Sinful Love.

Sexy, heartwarming friends-to-lovers romance! Colin and Elle have been friends for a year, but one perfect evening together causes both to question whether there can be -- or should be -- more. Colin's life is pretty turbulent since the investigation into his father's murder has recently been reopened, and he finds he's ready to find more meaning in his relationships, especially with Elle. The mystery that started in the first book and really got going in the second has some intense and surprising revelations in this story. Connections that you'd never expect are revealed, and these details are brilliantly threaded throughout Colin and Elle's blossoming relationship. They get a very satisfying HEA for the romance, while everything regarding the murder investigation is left wide open and headed in an entirely new direction. I really enjoyed this story, and I am immensely enjoying the entire Sloan family story arc throughout all the books. All the various characters are very well-developed, and the use of multiple first-person POV really keeps the intensity amped up from start to finish. I can't wait to see how it all wraps up. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Being bad has never looked so good. Sinful Longing is my favorite to date within the Sinful Nights series. Elle and Colin weren't fooling anyone. Together they were sex on a stick. They pushed each other to experience new things and development more as a couple and as individuals. But it wouldn't be realistic if there were no problems to overcome. Outside forces such as long withheld secrets, insecurities and the arena of public opinion provided some major roadblocks. I received an ARC of Sinful Longing by Lauren Blakely in exchange for an honest review.

About the author

A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than 90 times, and she's sold more than 2.5 million books. In March she'll release WANDERLUST, a sexy standalone romance. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter! laurenblakely.com/newsletter