Big Easy Temptation

Shayla Black · Lexi Blake

May 2016 · The Perfect Gentlemen Book 3 · Sold by Penguin

About this ebook

The New York Times bestselling authors of the Masters of Ménage series present the third scintillating novel featuring the privileged, wealthy, wild men of Creighton Academy—the Perfect Gentlemen.
 
Years ago, Naval officer Dax Spencer and NCIS agent Holland Kirk indulged in a steamy affair—until she betrayed him in the wake of his father’s death. Dax tried to put her behind him with a payback of his own. But he never forgot Holland…
 
Now, as Dax and his fellow Perfect Gentlemen unravel a web of lies, he discovers his family’s tragedy is part of a much larger conspiracy. Soon, all clues point him back to New Orleans…where Holland waits, protecting her deadly secret and holding a torch for the only man she’s ever loved.
 
Once reunited, they can’t fight the passion flaring hot and wild. But something sinister lurks around every corner, from the elegance of the Garden district to the beauty of the bayou. Dax and Holland may find their way back to each other—if they survive...

Ratings and reviews

In the wake of his father’s death, NCIS agent Holland Kirk betrayed him, so Naval officer Dax Spencer has tried to put her behind him but in unraveling a web of lies, the clues send him back to New Orleans where Holland waits in this commanding romance. Holland is protecting a deadly secret and holding a torch for the only man she’s ever loved and the readers can’t help but get caught up in this powerful and gripping tale as the passion flares hot and wild between Dax and Holland once again. With the sizzling chemistry between these two the readers can’t help but feel as if they belong together but this relationship is in quite a bit of trouble which grips readers by the heart with the potent emotional turmoil that flows from the pages. These strong characters are captivating and easily engage readers which adds to the allure of the fast paced, smooth flowing plot full of suspense, excitement and romance. This is one relationship that really speaks to readers because of the very long and hard road that it takes, which keeps anticipation building while something sinister lurks around every corner and keeps the adrenaline pumping excitement flowing which if you have kept up with the series so far you know that this intriguing conspiracy just keeps getting more compelling and deadly with lots of twists and turns that keep readers guessing, especially as it seems that the more the Perfect Gentlemen uncover, the more they realize just how deep the rabbit hole goes. As usual the scenes are well written and full of great details that really made it easy for me to become caught up in all the intrigue and romance, so it didn’t surprise me one bit when I realized that I forgot all about the real world (much to my family’s annoyance) and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

Not going to lie, Dax and Holland's epic end to their relationship years ago gutted me. The moment Dax figures out what really happened, teary eyed city again. Dax's actions after the break-up staying with Holland, ugly crying. But for all of that, this really was a feel good love story that I loved! Dax and Holland were so happy when they were together years ago, which is why what happened hurt so much. And even when they were thrown back together, they both knew it was meant to be. The past was there, yes, but while Dax just wanted it forgotten, Holland needed to know why. On top of all that, there is a huge mystery to solve. It was there in the past, it is there now. It puts them in danger, it makes them question what they knew, the family they have, the family they've made This is also the book where the perfect gentlemen realize the women they have chosen to be in their lives hold all the power. They will do what they can, but those 5 ladies are a force to be reckoned with!

Awesome book. Can't wait for the next one.

About the author

Shayla Black is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over 40 sizzling contemporary, erotic, paranormal, and historical romances, including the Wicked Lovers series (Wicked for You, His to Take, and Theirs to Cherish). She lives in Texas with her husband, munchkin, and one very spoiled cat.

 
Lexi Blake is the New York Times bestselling author of the Masters and Mercenaries series (You Only Love Twice, Cherished, A View to a Thrill). She lives in North Texas with her family.