An unexpected relationship between a young woman and her ex-boyfriend's father creates a steamy and forbidden connection that kept me glued to the pages. Keep reading to get a tempting taste of The Tryst by Lauren Blakely, along with my impressions of it, then add this second installment in The Virgin Society series to your bookshelf!
Some men are just off-limits. Like your ex-boyfriend’s father.
But when I met the sexy, powerful older man shortly after my business school graduation, he was simply the seductive stranger I wanted to notice me, and he sure did.
Fast forward a few months later, when my college ex – now a good friend – introduces me to the person he looks up to most…his father.
The man I spent that one hot night with.
I should stay far away from the commanding business mogul. But my ex and I are planning a charity fundraiser that involves late nights at his dad’s penthouse in Manhattan.
Nights where he can’t stop looking at me with desire in his eyes that matches my own.
I try to resist him, playing the good girl in the city…mostly.
He’s the perfect gentleman…until he comes knocking on my door and tells me exactly what he wants to do to me.
And I say yes.
Stealing nights with him like this is supposed to be wrong, but it feels so right. And when he saves the day to protect his son at the fundraiser, my heart wants him as much as my body does.
Can we ever be more than just a tryst?
MY IMPRESSIONS OF THIS BOOK:
Readers who enjoy walks on the wild side will find much to entertain them in this forbidden romance of an older man's attraction to a younger woman...a woman who has a connection to his son. From the moment this unlikely couple meets the sparks fly, the strong feelings they have for one another palpable as it sets their romance off on an emotional journey of feelings and societal mores.
From their first one-night stand together to their reunion full of clandestine encounters, it's clear that Nick and Layla are meant to be...if they can just listen to their hearts and ignore the judgements. Though their journey deals with a forbidden romance there's not too much angst to get in the way as this couple actually talks through their concerns in a mature way that pulled me into their pairing even more. They're both likable characters, smart, and willing to do what it takes to make her fundraiser a success. Nick Adams came from nothing and built his business into a prosperous success, displaying a commanding and knowledgeable presence that bound him even more to Layla. He was a single dad, focusing on that through the years while guarding his heart and trying to give his son David the best life he could. Layla was a virgin heroine with a painful past that hangs over her still. She grew up with money but it was more of a curse than a charm as it left her feeling beholden to others. Here though we see a confident woman, one who's finally broken out on her own with the support of her friends and Nick.
On a whole this was a satisfying read that took a deep look into the hearts of a couple who some would say doesn't belong together but who are in perfect sync despite their differences. The heroine being a virgin was dealt with nicely, not made into a big deal, but made her connection to Nick more intense from their first time together. Their clandestine encounters, due to the complicated nature of their connection through David, also added to the steaminess of the story. Along with the strong and likable main couple was a cast of secondary characters, among them David and a few others who were friends to Layla, who made the story even stronger through their support of Nick and Layla. As the story headed towards its conclusion, and with a flow that stressed the heart and soul of this unique pairing, I was left fulfilled and excited for the next installment courtesy of the tempting taste I was left with.
My rating for this is an A-
*I got this book from the author for review in exchange for my honest opinion.
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