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| Author: Megan Hart
Publisher: Spice
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  23 reviews
Sales Rank: 5907
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 432
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Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 4.9 x 1.3
ISBN: 0373605196
Dewey Decimal Number: 813
EAN: 9780373605194
ASIN: 0373605196
Publication Date: January 1, 2008
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 Complex and Unexpected April 28, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
My reading preferences are generally away from hard, real-life pain and dark storylines, so I expected this to be my least favorite of Hart's books. But she does an extraordinary job, no matter what the subject matter, drawing a reader into the lives of her characters. The complexity of Anne's relationships and her personal journey to find what will fulfill her brought many surprises, and I finished the book satisfied at her growth.
I think a lot of reviewers missed the point of this book. First, it's not a romance, so I think the ending, while not what *I* would choose, is the right choice for Anne. (Setting aside the fact that I'd never be in a position to have that choice to make!) Second, it seems a lot more realistic to me than many menage stories, which ignore emotional and general consequences and the outside world.
I urge people who didn't connect with this book not to disregard future (or past!) work by Megan Hart. She is far from a one-note author, and I'm confident that all of you who liked her past work will like her upcoming releases, too.
Erotica, But More April 27, 2008
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
*****
I didn't expect a whole lot from this novel, and started it with some trepidation, as it was the first erotic novel I've ever read. I was pleasantly surprised at its complexity and depth and power to make me think, perhaps even more than its obvious entertainment value.
This is the story told in the voice of Anne, a wife and daughter, someone ostensibly very happy with her life. To her surprise, life's circumstances lead her into changing complicated sexual relationships with her husband and her husband's best friend.
It's the sort of story that answers the question "how could someone ever be involved in something like THAT"---a "threesome"? After reading "Tempted" you can understand, you can see and even empathize (or at least I did) with how such an unusual sexual and even more so---emotional---relationship could happen.
There are many strong subplots, including family issues such as how we regard our parents as adults, how we learn to stand up for ourselves and ask for what we want, and probably most central---how we decide when to leave a relationship and when we stay. These subplots are played out not just in Anne's life, but in the lives of her sisters, her parents, and her in-laws.
"Tempted" has mystery, plot twists, great anticipation, and vivid descriptions. I gave it five stars because I think that the author did everything she could with the medium---writing a high-quality, provocative, thrilling erotic novel that appeals on many different levels.
Highly recommended, if you are looking for an erotic novel. Note that the language describing sexual activity is very explicit.
*****
 Not as good as her other works April 26, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Having read both "Dirty" and "Broken", I was awaiting this release with great anticipation. The heroines in the other books were both very sympathetic. They each struggled to maintain a strong facade while their insides were a broken mess.
I never felt for this female lead. She had tragedies in her life but unlike the other two, she was weak all the way around and seemed to me to be more of a whiner than someone who fought tooth and nail to make it through each and every day.
I'm glad to see that others greatly disliked the ending. I thought it was just me. But after spending a Saturday reading this book in its entirety, it ended up being chucked across the room because I was so dissatisfied with the ending.
Saying that, I'm still looking forward to her next book and hope that Ms. Hart is able to recapture the magic which made me adore both "Broken" and "Dirty".
 Tempted April 22, 2008
36 out of 42 found this review helpful
I had really high hopes for this book. I have read three books by this author, and the first I enjoyed, but the second was a huge disappointment. This was worse than the second one if that is even possible. I won't waste everyone's time with a synopsis of the book, since it has been done so often, but instead share what I couldn't stomach about it. A) This story is beyond depressing. Anne is afraid of the water after a near drowning, she miscarried as a teenager, her father is an alcoholic who has come close to delivering blows, her mother is an enabler failing to see the problems, and sister Patricia is an enabler married to a gambling addict. Sadly there are more, but you get the idea. B) Alex and James have an unhealthy relationship. While there are many moments I wondered about both of their sexual preferences, both were explained. The way James changed when Alex arrived was disturbing, and the deal they made about Anne was appalling. They have a bad influence on each other acting literally like they were 15. C) The menage was barely interesting. Sure the words were there, but not written well at all. The rules in place about what Alex and Anne could do together were ridiculous - why bother? D) Anne wasn't going to leave James, but yet she felt that Alex knew her better than James did even after all the years they were married. She also made comments about how she was attracted to Alex like she has never been to James. I am sure he will appreciate being second choice for the rest of his life. E) Finally, Anne's choice in how to say goodbye to Alex made for the worst part of the book. This is my last book by this author.
a little disaapointing April 18, 2008
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
The script started out very promising, and I was ready to engulf myself in a story with the kind of plot that keeps you enchanted. Well I was just a tad bit disappointed in the book as the story progressed, and the ending was very diasppointing.
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