The Way You Tempt Me by Elle Wright
A Review By: LL
Brilliant and ambitious, the high-powered team behind the Pure Talent Agency manages the best creatives in the business. In this sizzling new series, they gamble big on every wild card, industry-outsider client - and on delicious, unexpected, crazy-irresistible passion....
The heir apparent to Pure Talent, ex-playboy Xavier Starks had it all figured out. With an engagement to Hollywood's hottest actress and his innovative expansion plans, he can finally prove to his dad, Jax, that he’s responsible enough to step into a leadership role at their company. Until a jilting-gone-viral puts Xavier back in the relentless social-media spotlight, out of the running for partner - and in competition with the last person he ever expected: his very-grown-up childhood friend and girl next door....
With her acclaimed sports talent roster and unparalleled instincts, agent Zara Reid knows she can take Pure Talent to the next level. To make the most of her mentor Jax’s faith in her, she'll go head-to-head and scheme-to-scheme with Xavier to prove she's got what it takes. But suddenly, long days working too close together turn into reckless, insatiable nights. Now, being coworkers-with-benefits means Zara and Xavier must face their secrets, dare to trust - and negotiate the toughest game of all - love.
Review Notes:
Audio Book Publication Year: 2020
An installment in a Series? Yes
Narrator (s): Adenrele Ojo
Although I haven't laid eyes on Xavier Starks, I know he is fine as H E double hockey sticks. In the beginning. I thought that Xavier was a jerk. He still had jerk tendencies, but he grew on me. He was serious about his work at the agency and did not want to tarnish Pure Talent's reputation. Zara was a hardworking and driven professional who couldn't pass up the opportunity to work for her mentor, Jax Starks. Working at the agency reunited Zara with her childhood friend, Xavier. Working closely together makes them realize that they aren't kids anymore. We see them struggling with the idea of becoming more than friends while keeping their eyes on the prize at work. Mark my words, you won't regret giving this author a chance.
I loved that the characters were likable and loveable. They were also authentic. The parents and friends acted like you would expect them to. The others meddled in their children's lives even though they are adults. The story was sweet, and it was well told. The narrator did very well. The male voices did not sound feminine. I felt like I was listening to a movie. Bravo
Reading Recommendation? Yes!
Rating: 5 (I need another one!)
Content Warnings? None
