Title: Tempting the Best Man
Author: J. Lynn
First published April 23, 2012
172 pages, ebook
ISBN: 9781622669103 (ISBN10: 162266910X)
Rating: 3.69
Overview
Travis Montgomery has always been the one for Lauren Chandler. Everyone around them thinks the two are a match made in heaven, but there are two major problems with that theory.
Firstly, Travis has a reputation for being a player and secondly, after a sizzling one-night stand years ago, they can’t stand each other. When Travis’ sister gets engaged to Lauren’s brother, the two are forced to come together for the wedding festivities.
Despite their mutual loathing, they decide to put on a brave face for the sake of their siblings. However, things take a turn for the worse when they end up stranded in a snowstorm and have to share a room in a cozy bed and breakfast.
Sparks fly as they try to resist their attraction, but will they give in to temptation or end up tearing each other apart?
About the Author
Did you know that Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author, actually lives in West Virginia?
Despite what you may have heard, the rumors about her state aren’t entirely true.
When she’s not busy writing, Jennifer enjoys reading, working out, and watching zombie movies. She also likes to pretend to write, which is an interesting hobby for an accomplished author.
So, if you ever find yourself in West Virginia, keep an eye out for Jennifer L. Armentrout!
Editoral Review
J. Lynn’s Tempting the Best Man is a contemporary romance novel that was first published on April 23, 2012.
The author, who is also known as Jennifer L. Armentrout, is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, and is known for writing romance, young adult, and paranormal fiction.
The novel is set in a small town in Texas, where Madison Daniels, a successful event planner, returns to help her best friend with her wedding. Madison finds herself facing her childhood crush, Chase Gamble, who is the best man to her friend’s fianc.
The two have a complicated history, and tension immediately rises between them. As they spend more time together planning the wedding, they begin to realize their feelings for each other haven’t faded, and they are forced to confront their past and present to see if they have a future together.
The novel explores several themes, including love, forgiveness, and trust. Lynn does an excellent job of portraying the tension and passion between Chase and Madison, and she effectively builds suspense throughout the novel.
The characters are well-developed and complex, and the author does a great job of making the reader care about them. The setting is also vividly described, which adds to the charm of the novel.
One of the strengths of the novel is Lynn’s writing style. Her prose is easy to read, and she uses dialogue effectively to reveal the characters’ personalities and motivations.
The pacing of the novel is perfect, and the author gives just enough information to keep the reader interested without revealing too much too soon. One possible limitation of the novel is that it does follow some traditional romance tropes, such as the ‘childhood crush’ and the ‘best-friend’s sibling’ plots.
However, Lynn handles these tropes effectively, and the characters and storyline are unique enough to maintain the reader’s interest. Overall, Tempting the Best Man is a well-written and engaging contemporary romance novel.
Fans of the genre will surely enjoy it, and those who are new to romance novels may find it a great introduction to the genre. It’s a light and enjoyable read that will make you laugh, swoon, and root for the characters.
I give Tempting the Best Man a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
