The Darkest Temptation: Made, Book 3

The Darkest Temptation is proof that literally everything Danielle Lori writes is gold. I’m completely convinced. If you haven’t read the first two books in the Made series, what are you waiting for?? I was THRILLED when I first read The Sweetest Oblivion. I’ve always enjoyed mafia romance, but this was next level. A story I read then reread just to dive back in. Then I was swept away by The Maddest Obsession. So well written. Crazy good chemistry. Excellent banter. Characters you love and root for and angst that feels authentic and original. Unbelievably great books that satisfied my soul and made me happy to be alive and reading.So to say I eagerly anticipated this book is an understatement. And it was again exactly what I hoped for. Another re-readable instant favorite. Another heroine I could get behind, a swoon worthy dark Hero, chemistry that sizzled off the page, more laugh out loud moments, memorable side characters you either love acutely or want to punch in the face, and a plot which fuels an urgency to read as fast as possible to find out what will happen next.As a mafia romance lover, nothing quite does it for me like Bratva books. The level of danger is extreme and there is something so hot about tattooed mobsters with cold stares. So much yes. Needless to say, I was thrilled to discover the third Made book would take place in Moscow and be centered around the Bratva. So it’s fair to say I might have loved this book no matter what due to it hitting my every single romance read kink. That said, I know the difference between good writing and so-so. And Lori’s writing here was so strong. I want to re-read it again immediately so I can slow down and take my time soaking it in, because I read this like I was trying to make the Olympic speed reading team.Mila, the heroine, is a sweet person who has never swam upstream. Raised by household staff and a stern Papa who is mostly out of the country on business, she has just turned 20 and is on the cusp of accepting a proposal to a blah rich playboy from an upstanding family to satisfy her father. Her Papa just stood her up for her birthday dinner and she is feeling controlled, alone, and lost. She has no mother, no answers to her many questions, and no desire to lead the life she is being corralled into.So Mila decides to take off to Russia looking for the answers she needs, ignoring her Papa and bodyguard’s stern warnings to stay away. Like a thief in the night, she escapes her guarded home and heads for Moscow on her own. From the second she lands in Moscow, a heavy sense of foreboding enters the novel. Strange things begin happening and it becomes obvious Mila is in more danger than she knows.What did I love?Mila is true to herself. Whether she is being kind, naive, brave, bold, generous, or despondent, Mila remains true to who she is by doing what she feels compelled to do. Considering this book is based around Mila trying to find herself, I love love loved how even when she stumbles, she chooses to be authentic at every step. And oh my goodness she goes through the wringer! To see her give things her best shot, time after time, was so satisfying. Mila is brave in her vulnerability and I couldn’t help but be proud of her for it, fictional character though she may be. She has a light that she’s determined to shine even when it is snuffed our. Repeatedly.Ronan and Mila’s banter. Even if their chemistry wasn’t off the charts, which it so is, their dialogue is thoroughly enjoyable. Both are smart asses who challenge each other fabulously. Every interaction between them offered a sweet surprise, a laugh, or an eyebrow raise. The Darkest Temptation offered the best back and forth H and h dialogue I’ve read to date.Ronan is a JERK. When we first met him, I assumed he was going to be a bad guy with a heart of gold. No. He’s a jerk. He does one thing I literally couldn’t forgive. I was reading with wide eyed interest as to how the actual heck he could redeem himself. Thank god Mila is a better person than I, because this guy would’ve never left the dog house. Personal opinions aside, it was believable to Mila’s character that she was able to be drawn to him after his despicable betrayal. I loved Ronan. I kinda hated him. Just like Mila, I was surprised he could be hot and redeemable enough to get past his abhorrent lack of conscious.Christian, Gianna, and Kat!!! Some of my favorite moments included these beloved characters from The Maddest Obsession. Look for Gianna’s lesson to her daughter on passive aggressiveness. It’s a cant miss moment! Gianna and Christian’s understanding comments were soothing balms at different points in this story. Unlike some stories which bring in former characters for no other reason than to placate their fans, Christian and his girls offered important perspectives to Mila and Ronan and lended strength in the best way.The Darkest Temptation is dark, hot, funny, and engrossing. Do yourself a solid-read it!

This is easily one of my new favorite series of 2020. Danielle Lori has created a world where devils dine with angels, boundaries are pushed, enemies become lovers, and being bad never looked quite so good. Her edgy Mafia series continues with The Darkest Temptation and the Devil of Moscow may just be her baddest bad boy yet!It was easy to fall in love with the witty banter and thorn laden barbs exchanged between Mila and her captor Ronan. Thrust into an unknown world of murder, betrayal, and deception, innocent Mila quickly learns how to play the game, tormenting her Captor with her sassy mouth and quick temper. In the end, it's her gentle heart, undying spirit, and selflessness that captures his heart. Mila and Ronan clash often, violent and loud, full of passion and pent up sexual heat! This enemies to lovers romance will please anyone that loves internal conflict between characters and a primal type of love.I did feel a bit frustrated as the back and forth continued between Mila and Ronan, heating up the pages, building momentum and sexual tension and then the hero walks away. I just wanted these two to do the deed but the author was all about that teasing! Mrs. Lori definitely knows how to torment her readers in the best possible way.In summary, The Darkest Temptation is another winner in a year where great books are hard to come by!

The first time I read this book it was after the high of reading Sweetest Oblivion and I did not appreciate its greatness. I had just gotten into mafia romances and I wasn’t quite ready for the kidnapping and locking in barns in the cold. I also really wanted more of Elena and Nico and wasn’t interested in new people. Now, years later, after becoming a self-proclaimed-mafia-romance connoisseur, I can now say, this is one of my favorites. Sweetest Oblivion will always be number 1 to me, but this is definitely top 5. Once you get past the shock of an abduction, revenge porn, and tied to a bed plot twist, this is a really good book.This is probably my third time reading this book but I finally realized it was the same Kristian/Christian from the first two books. Gianna was there with her wittiness but it still didn’t click. Kat was super cute and intelligent, but she wasn’t born yet in the second book. It didn’t click until Kristian pulled out his gun when Ivan threatened his brother and I was like wait, is that Christian?!!! The names are spelled differently but it was something about the way he pulled out his gun and what he said and I was like, that’s him!I loved Mila. She might have been a sheltered, naive Russian bratva princess, but she was an intelligent, multi-lingual, quick on her feet vegan bratva princess with a good heart.Ronan knew what he wanted, was a patient man, and would not let anybody interfere with his plans. Whew, he was sexy. I want a man to show up and tell me we’re getting married, then whisk me off to Paris on a private plane. Lol it’s the least you can do, Ronan.And the banter? It’s the way Danielle writes her characters, they’re always in their own world, with their private jokes, tender affection, and their witty banter, that has you smiling and translating Russian at 2AM. I love her writing style.The writing and plot was awesome as always and I hope she comes out with more books soon.

The characters are amazing and the enemies to lovers is a really great trope and not too clicheSide characters are great tooLove the translationsI think this is my favorite out of the threeA really great read

Eu li este livro duas vezes e na segunda vez com o audio book.Estou apaixonada por elesEu amo garotos maus e ronan com certeza que é um.Estou apaixonada pela Mila por sua personalidade, mesmo sendo uma pessoa boa de coração ele tem seu temperamento.Audio book e perfeito.Eu amei ter relido

Leí este libro en kindle y la verdad me gustó la historia, solo habría un punto en que lo cambiaría pero en formato físico es muy bonito, tiene textura aterciopelada y las paginas son blancas con letras negras. No lo recomiendo para cualquier personal que no sepa de este tipo de libros porque muy probablemente lo odiarán pero si están muy en este tema lo recomiendo, es ameno y fácil de leer, la escritura de la autora es muy ligera pero consistente.

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the book came in perfect condition, can’t wait to start reading it!!