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Force of Temptation by Suzanne Wright
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it was amazing
bookshelves: werewolves-dragons-shifters, paranormal-fantasy-urban-fantasy

4.5 stars

You know what my problem is with this author? The fact that I'm always left wanting more at the end of the book. Apparently a 300 something page book is not enough for me. No, I want to linger and enjoy her world-building for as long as I possibly can.

As usual Suzanne Wright sucked me in her book with the first few sentences. Introducing a new type of shifter that's also a person we haven't seen before in the series. Harley Vincent, a margay shifter! I love it when we get someone new as a mate for the guys we already know and not a pairing between pre-existing people.
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Harley isn't just any margay shifter though. She is half human, living in the human world with no pack or allegiances. A half shifter that's been targeted by anti-shifter extremists because of who her father is. Like most of SW heroines, Harley is a strong, dominant woman that takes no shit and much like her cat part, is indifferent to anything that doesn't keep her attention. I loved how her cat nature translated into several characteristics as a human as well. Her love of books and comfy book nooks completely endeared her to me. She also had the trademark Suzanne Wright sass.

"I'd answer you, I really would... but talking to you is about as appealing as sandpapering a wild cat's ass while having my nipples chewed off by rabid dogs."


A very down to earth, pragmatic and gifted violinist, Harley faced some of the same problems that Ally had in the first book. The Mercury pack apparently don't learn from past mistakes. Some of them did not welcome her with open arms. Ally and Shaya are the first to accept her into the pack unconditionally upon meeting her.
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I'll be honest,my memory isn't the best and I didn't really remember much of Jesse other than he was one of Nick's enforcers. Here, we get much more of his background and character. Stubborn, headstrong, knows what he wants but can be closed off and cold, Jesse comes across as a classic dominant werewolf. A determined one, hell bent on making Harley officially his. Sadly, Jesse lost his true mate when they were children. But he has put that loss behind him as well as any feelings of guilt for moving on. That was so refreshing to read. The dead mate/fiance/wife plot can be so hard, not just to depict, but to have a meaningful impact in the storytelling without overshadowing the new couple. And I loved it here. Jesse had dealt with those feelings and re-made himself. He and Harley may not be destined for each other, but he is convinced that they belong together and pulls out all the stops to achieve it.

"A guy who'd lost his true mate wasn't going to just sit back and take for granted that the female he intended to claim would be fine without him watching over her. And said female couldn't be in a relationship with him unless she took that into account and made some allowances."


Harley always had feelings for Jesse but she's reluctant to plunge into a mating bond with him. I thought that her reasoning was logical and her fears very real. She never came across as irrational and her progression as a mate and a pack member was very nicely handled, for me.

I was thoroughly entertained by this book and as I mentioned above I wanted more. Also I would love to read a book in this series where the heroine is "weaker" as opposed to the usually strong women, not submissive, just not as strong willed. I would love to see how the author would handle the dynamics of a more vulnerable pairing.


**ARC courtesy of Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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Reading Progress

July 27, 2016 – Shelved
July 27, 2016 – Shelved as: to-read
November 2, 2016 – Started Reading
November 4, 2016 – Shelved as: werewolves-dragons-shifters
November 4, 2016 – Shelved as: paranormal-fantasy-urban-fantasy
November 4, 2016 – Finished Reading

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Kate On Netgalley now


Aisling Zena Kate Phoenix wrote: "On Netgalley now"

Thank you! I've been checking Netgalley for weeks now! :D


Kate Aisling Zena wrote: "Kate Phoenix wrote: "On Netgalley now"

Thank you! I've been checking Netgalley for weeks now! :D"


Lol, me too. :-)


Aisling Zena Kate Phoenix wrote: "Aisling Zena wrote: "Kate Phoenix wrote: "On Netgalley now"

Thank you! I've been checking Netgalley for weeks now! :D"

Lol, me too. :-)"


Happy reading hun! So excited! :)


Kate Aisling Zena wrote: "Kate Phoenix wrote: "Aisling Zena wrote: "Kate Phoenix wrote: "On Netgalley now"

Thank you! I've been checking Netgalley for weeks now! :D"

Lol, me too. :-)"

Happy reading hun! So excited! :)"



You, too sweetie :-)


Kbrazell Ah! I've been waiting for this to be on Netgalley for weeks too!!


Aisling Zena Kbrazell wrote: "Ah! I've been waiting for this to be on Netgalley for weeks too!!"

It's Read Now as well so no waiting. Enjoy! :)


message 8: by Judith (new)

Judith Great review,sweetheart,x


Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ This sounds so awesome but yeah, 300 pages for PNR probably ain't enough. Love the review, babe! xoxo


Aisling Zena Judith wrote: "Great review,sweetheart,x"

Thank you hun! :) xx


Aisling Zena Maria✦❋Steamy Reads Blog❋✦ wrote: "This sounds so awesome but yeah, 300 pages for PNR probably ain't enough. Love the review, babe! xoxo"

I know lol! Thank you so much Maria! :) xxx


Mirjana **DTR - Down to Read** Fabulous review, hon! And I agree, I always want more from this world and these packs! I can't wait to read this one.


Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞ great review Aisling Zena!


Aisling Zena Mirjana ***Let's Sound It Out - - - Mary-On-A*** wrote: "Fabulous review, hon! And I agree, I always want more from this world and these packs! I can't wait to read this one."

Thank you dear! That's what makes her a good author, always leaving us wanting more! Hope you enjoy it when you get to it. :)


Aisling Zena Sharon ∞❥ is an angst book junkie ❥∞ wrote: "great review Aisling Zena!"

Thank you Sharon! :)


V. A Court of Wings and Ruin is NEW ADULT/EROTICA but Goodreads editors won't tell you to include it in the choice awards Great review Aisling. I wish I had more time to read because Suzanne Wright sounds like an author whose books I'd like.


✰ Liz ✰ GREAT review!!! I cannot wait to read it!


message 19: by Sophia (new)

Sophia Triad Great review Aisling :)


Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth Superb review, Aisling! I really need to start with this author's books soon.


Aisling Zena Sissy's Romance Book Review For You wrote: "Great review"

Thank you Sissy! :)


Aisling Zena Veronica hates cheating/disloyal heros in "Romance" books wrote: "Great review Aisling. I wish I had more time to read because Suzanne Wright sounds like an author whose books I'd like."

You should really give her a try when you can. But start from the Phoenix Pack series as this one is it's spin-off and you might get a tad lost. I hope you enjoy her if you ever managed to get to her. Thank you Veronica! :D


Aisling Zena Elizabeth wrote: "GREAT review!!! I cannot wait to read it!"

Thank you Elizabeth! :D


Aisling Zena Sophia wrote: "Great review Aisling :)"

Thank you Sophia! :)


Aisling Zena Astrid - ☆Vanilla & Spice Books☆ wrote: "Superb review, Aisling! I really need to start with this author's books soon."

Thank you Astrid! You should definitely give her a try. Do start with her Phoenix Pack series though as this one is a spin-off with a lot of the characters and events from that series carrying on in this one. Her Dark In You and Deep In Your Veins series are also amazing :)


Astrid - The Bookish Sweet Tooth Thanks for the advice, lovely! I remember people raving about her stories and I always look for exceptional PNR :D


message 27: by Aisling Zena (last edited Nov 05, 2016 11:38AM) (new) - rated it 5 stars

Aisling Zena Astrid - ☆Vanilla & Spice Books☆ wrote: "Thanks for the advice, lovely! I remember people raving about her stories and I always look for exceptional PNR :D"

Anytime. I'm a huge fan of hers and I love almost all of her books especially her Dark In You ones. Also her Dark In you and Deep In Your Veins series are in the same universe. I hope you enjoy them when you get to them. :D


TJ *Book Twins Reviews* Great review! Suzanne is one my fav PNR authors too!


Aisling Zena Tijuana wrote: "Great review! Suzanne is one my fav PNR authors too!"

Thank you Tijuana! She's pretty amazing and rarely misses. For sure one of my go-to authors when I want to read something good. :)


message 30: by Kate (new) - rated it 4 stars

Kate Great review sweetie


Aisling Zena Kate Phoenix wrote: "Great review sweetie"

Thank you hun! :D


Aisling Zena Victoria (Alternate Worlds) wrote: "Lovely review Aisling :) Authors world building is on pointe"


Thank you Victoria! I love her world building! It's so effortless and so fun. In all her series, at least for me. :D


Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾ Awesome review! I'm super excited for this one :)


Aisling Zena Lana ❇✾Dirty Girl Romance❇✾ wrote: "Awesome review! I'm super excited for this one :)"

Thank you so much Lana! I loved it. It's Read Now on Netgalley by the way. :)


Alba and Her Secrets..♥ Terrific review, sweetie!! :) xx


Aisling Zena Alba and Her Secrets..♥ wrote: "Terrific review, sweetie!! :) xx"

Thank you hun! :) xx


message 37: by Brandi (new)

Brandi Awesome review, Aisling! x


Aisling Zena Brandi wrote: "Awesome review, Aisling! x"

Thank you Brandi! :) xx


SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ Fantastic review Aisling! xxoo


Aisling Zena SueBee★bring me an alpha!★ wrote: "Fantastic review Aisling! xxoo"

Thank you so much Sue! :) xxxx


✦❋Arianna✦❋ Fabulous review, Aisling! ;) xoxo


Aisling Zena Arianna✦❋SteamyReadsBlog❋✦ wrote: "Fabulous review, Aisling! ;) xoxo"

Thank you Arianna! :) xxx


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