The Darkest Temptation (Made) Paperback – December 13, 2020

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 my favorite book in the series and Im so happy I finally managed to buy it! The book arrived in almost perfect condition but one corner is crumpled unfortunately:(

Yes, I’m going to gush. I loved every thing about this book.⭐️Intense, emotional romance⭐️Desperately passionate intimacy⭐️Vivid characters and real, believable transformation⭐️Banter that is both funny and poignant⭐️His darkness is not whitewashed⭐️A cast of wonderfully drawn side characters⭐️Part of a series that just kept getting betterEven if you don’t enjoy mafia or morally gray main characters, read it anyway. I think it transcends the genre.

A sheltered mafia princess (who doesn't know she is a mafia princess) runs away for a week-long adventure. She has a fated meet-cute with her father's worst enemy, who also just so happens to have abandonment issues, a wildly soft spot for her and her alone, and is simply the worst kidnapper in the history of the Russian mafia in the best way possible.Our FMC is naive, tender-hearted, almost painfully soft, and on the brink of a life she doesn't want.Our MMC is pretty much the scariest man in Moscow, caters to his "captive," and is wildly possessive and protective of her.Miscommunications, vulnerabilities, manipulations, healed wounds, an intense and undeniable bond...AND...we get glimpses of Christian and Gianna from The Maddest Obsession. If you are a fan of the Made series, you'll definitely want to read this one!

I loved Ronan and Mila’s dynamic, but I made a comment on one of my updates in the book that we just don’t know much about Ronan. I was hoping by the end of the book we would’ve gotten a little bit more insight into his life. I feel like we got to know Christian so well, and with Ronan being his brother I was hoping we’d get as much information about him as well.I listened to the audiobook as well as read the kindle version, and I am OBSESSED with the voice actor who played Ronan. Idk if it was the accent or what, but it did something to me, and I think I highlighted every single Russian phrase in this book. Lowkey made me a little obsessed with possibly learning Russian knowing darn well I don’t plan on ever going to Russia 😂😂This book isn’t super spice forward so I found the book to really be mostly plot filler 🤷🏼‍♀️ Ronan is truly the only reason I gave this book such a high rating

Very satisfied! The book looks amazing 🤩