Big Easy Temptation (The Perfect Gentlemen, #3) in 2-3-4 Challenge

Jun 18, 2021 Jonetta rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Naval officer Dax Spencer is still reeling from his recent discovery related to his father’s death, calling into question everything that was assumed about it being a supposed suicide and the reasons behind it. Now he’s headed back to New Orleans, the center of the original investigation and to NCIS Agent Holland Kirk who led it, betrayed him and broke his heart.

I liked how the story was structured, beginning with Dax and Holland’s first meetings, their reunion years later when she helped him r ...more

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Jun 09, 2021 Anita rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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I have to admit that I am deeply invested in these Prefect Gentlemen characters and I care deeply what happens to Dax and Holland. I don't normally get this deeply involved with characters, but I am with these two. For the first half of the book, Then, my heart was breaking for Dax knowing what is going to happen. For the second half . . . I wish it was as good as the first half. The interactions between Dax and Holland in the Now half, how they got together and resolved their differences, just ...more

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Jun 27, 2021 Lauren rated it liked it

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Big Easy Temptation
3.5 Stars

Series note: This is book #3 in The Perfect Gentlemen and continues immediately from where the previous book ended. As such, the series must be read in order.

The story is presented in three different time periods: Dax and Holland's initial meeting nine years prior to the events of Seduction in Session, followed by their investigation into the death of Dax's father three years earlier, and finally a return to the present and the revelations concerning the ongoing stor ...more

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Jun 23, 2021 Sharon Kallenberger Marzola rated it it was amazing

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4.5 Stars

Big Easy Temptation is my favorite Perfect Gentleman so far. Everything worked for me. I love the two main characters, Dax Spenser, and Holland Kirk. The romance in the story is captivating from the beginning. Both characters are strong, independent, slightly damaged people. Dax is a naval officer and Holland is an NCIS agent. Dax is interested in Holland and needs her help to clear his father’s name.

The chemistry between Dax and Holland burns up the pages. They are a good team until Ho 4.5 Stars

Big Easy Temptation is my favorite Perfect Gentleman so far. Everything worked for me. I love the two main characters, Dax Spenser, and Holland Kirk. The romance in the story is captivating from the beginning. Both characters are strong, independent, slightly damaged people. Dax is a naval officer and Holland is an NCIS agent. Dax is interested in Holland and needs her help to clear his father’s name.

The chemistry between Dax and Holland burns up the pages. They are a good team until Holland betrays Dax. She has good reasons for what she does. In her shoes, I would do the same thing. Just the same, I hurt for Dax. He is learning things about his dad he never knew then Holland hurts him deeply. His response to Holland is pretty stupid though. I wanted to shake them both.

The two main characters in this story are the most lovable of the series for me. I connected with them from the start. Their personalities are complex, noble-hearted (for lack of a better word) even with their missteps. As the story moves forward, I found myself thinking of them as friends. Their attempts, well, mostly Holland, to keep love out of the investigation is entertaining to say the least.

The authors do a great job building anticipation and tension. Are they every going to find out the truth about what happened to Dax’s father? How does the scandal and suicide of Admiral Spenser connect with the death of Maddox? Is there going to be collateral damage from this investigation. There is so much going on, and the series story arc is getting more interesting as each book reveals clues and history that ties back to the big mystery.

If you are reading this series, you must read Big Easy Temptation. For me, this is a better all-around story compared to the first two because of the characters. I’m a sucker for second chance romances. Also, there is a good dose of good guys and bad guys, and some surprises. The action moves at a good pace with a decent mix of intrigue mixed in with the romance. The ending is satisfying and sets up Roman and Augustine’s story nicely. I’m ready to see what happens next even though Dax and Holland will stay with me for a while.
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