The book Sinful Temptation by Ann Christopher is the story of Antonios Davies and Talia Adams who met one day when Antonios picked up his nephew from an art class that Talia was teaching. From there the two corresponded while Antonios was deployed to Iraq. After expressing his feelings for her in a letter responses from Talia stops. Antonios is left wondering why until he returns back to the states. He hunts Talia down to find out why she stopped writing. He doesn’t know that Talia has a life changing secret that she is keeping from him. Her reason for not writing him will force him to make a decision. Fight or flight.
Talia has feelings for Antonios but she is afraid that once she reveals her secret that he will not want to stick around. When she first started writing Antonios she had a boyfriend Paul that made it easy to lie about her feelings. But once that relationship ended she had no way of protecting herself from falling in love with the handsome soldier. To make matters even more difficult she can’t pass up an opportunity when he commissions her to paint two paintings one for his art gallery and another for his home. Being so close in proximity to him makes things even more difficult. The walls she erected begin to crumble almost immediately.
I must say I thought this was a really sweet story. I like the way that Antonios and Talia met. I thought it was really sweet how the two of them corresponded with each other. I was mad at Talia when she stopped writing Antonios but once I found out why I could understand. Her ex left her for that reason and it would be difficult for someone not to be scarred after that. I know that I would be. But I think that she should have been upfront with Antonios rather than just stop writing. Antonios has a few problems of his own such as PTSD from when he was in Iraq. I love how he schemed to get Talia to be around him. But when the two get together it is a hot love affair. You can tell that they are meant for each other. They help each other through their issues. Their support for each other is what makes them strong. They realize that they are pushing each other away rather than allowing each other to make their own decisions. I really enjoyed reading this story. They were trying to protect each other from themselves and then when they just accept it I think it is great.
Melissa @Serendipity and Spice says
Very interesting sounding story…I wish I had more time for reading books….maybe once Little Man gets into preschool. 😉
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Kgilbert says
I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
I am always looking for new books to add to my reading list. This one sounds really interesting!!
Kgilbert says
Yes it’s a great read.
Terry says
I really need to get back in to reading again. I thought I would have so much time when winter came… Hasn’t happened. This sounds like a great story.
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Lawna says
This would make a great read for me. I definitely need to start reading more books and I may have to start with this one!
Nathan W Pace says
Sounds like a good book, (I know I’m not your typical guy) Might be a good one for me and the gf to read together!
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Jennifer williams says
This sounds like a great book and I have just up and stopped communicating with people without warning. Sometimes you do what you have to in order to protect yourself.
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Amber Edwards says
I have some military wife friends who would truly love this book! This is totally the type of book they love to pick up and indulge in.
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Theresa says
This sounds like a sweet story, and has real life situations in it from what I’ve read so far. I am curious what her secret is!
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Amanda Love says
Oh this sounds like something I want to read. I love reading books and this may just make it to my kindle. Thanks for sharing your review.
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Annemarie says
Thanks for the review! I am always looking for a good book to read. Adding this to my list!!
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Annie says
I need more time to read! This sounds like a good read.
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kay adeola says
This sounds like a really good read wish i had the time to sit down and read all these books i see on blogs nowadays lol.
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Aisha Kristine Chong says
Ohhh, this book actually triggers my interest. Love to read this one.
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GossipMoms says
Sound like a very interesting story, I wonder what was the real reason you was mad at her, but you didn’t say. I guess we would have to read it to find out. Thanks
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Melanie S. says
I don’t read nearly as often as I’d like to. I wish I had more time, this sounds like a great romantic story!
Sarah says
It sounds like a really interesting read, I really want to know what her secret is now!
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Rosey says
Ah, he’s a soldier. 🙂 And can’t we all relate to that one relationship that’s easy, but wrong. 🙂
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Tess says
I like hearing about new books! This sounds good!
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becca says
what a great boook this sounds like adding to reading list
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Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Now I want to know her secret! I’ll have to read this one to see what’s up.
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Eliz Frank says
I like the the Title of the book: Sinful Temptation. I am creating a list for to read books… Will add it.
Eliz
Mel Cole says
Sounds like lots of fire and romance going on on the characters of the story. 🙂
Amanda says
The cover sure looks steamy; sounds like an interesting book.
Onica {MommyFactor} says
So now I’m really curious to know what the secret is and if he’ll stay or leave. Sounds like this book will hold the readers attention.
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amanda says
I think this sounds like a fun book to read – I like this kind of read – as long as it is a quick read of course.
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Kgilbert says
Yes it is pretty fast. They may get on your nerves a little though.
Ashley says
This is a book that I need to add to my TBR list! I love a good stream story!
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Kgilbert says
I think that you will definitely love it.