Warning: This book includes mature content such as: sexual content, and/or drug and/or alcohol use, and/or violence.
Enticing Interlude by Michelle Mankin Series: Tempest #2
Published by Selfpublished on 4 February 2014
Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance
Pages: 296
Format: Kindle
Source: Kindle Purchase
To the talented vocalist Justin Jones, love is merely a game that he plays by his own rules.
But to Bridget Dubois, love and heartache are one and the same.
Broken too many times before, the delicate beauty keeps her emotions carefully concealed. Bridget has her own set of rigid rules when it comes to men. She prefers to avoid them altogether, especially dangerously seductive auburn haired emerald eyed players like Justin.
But the new lead singer of the rising rock band Tempest doesn’t like to be ignored. Justin is used to getting what he wants, and now he’s set his sights on Bridget.
Suddenly, it’s no longer a game.
What do you do when the one you can’t have turns out to be the one you can’t live without?
As the pressure builds, will it temper them or will it shatter them both like fragile crystal?
Enticing Interlude was definitely enticing, and if not for the way Bridget reacted when a stranger (to her) told her lies about Justin, I’d have given this 5 stars – but that just frustrated me too much!
Enticing Interlude is Justin’s story, as he takes over as lead vocalist in Tempest after War leaves the band behind in a fit. At first, it’s hard for Justin to find his place, especially because Bryan is weary of him and the connection he has to Lace. When Lace’s friend from rehab, Bridget, arrives with her young son, however, Justin is completely taken with both of them. And he finally understands that having one-night-stands with groupies will never make him happy. Bridget has been burned so badly in the past that she doesn’t want any man in her life apart from her son. Coming to Vancouver to stay with Lace, she just wants to lick her wounds and get herself back on her feet again.
I really enjoyed the whole storyline in Enticing Interlude, apart from when someone from Justin’s past comes and shares supposed truths with Bridget, and she doesn’t even question anything that person says. The relationship between Justin, Bridget and her son was so sweet, and I loved seeing Justin being more responsible than he had been in the Brutal Strength stories where I had gotten to know him.
With the mystery of Bridget’s past, Enticing Interlude was indeed enticing, and I enjoyed how she slowly learned to open up to her friends about what she needed to do to secure her future so it would be much better than her past. Written in past tense from dual points of views with chapters from both Justin’s and Bridget’s perspective, I got to know both characters really well, and I fell in love with both of them!
Those gorgeous eyes appeared to have been doing some checking out of their own. I felt exposed beneath the intensity of his gaze. My pulse started thundering loudly inside my ears and the space between us became supercharged with electricity like the atmosphere back in Florida just before a lightning strike.
Refreshing. The complete opposite of the woman who’d wrecked my bed last night and would likely disturb my dreams for nights to come.
Who the hell was Carter? The thought that Bridget might have a boyfriend bothered me more than I cared to acknowledge at this point.
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I need to read this series. I love books/series that revolve around bands.
Me, too, Christy! There’s just something about musicians that really do it for me 😉
I always love to have a mystery about the past of a character like that it sounds like an interesting one. Just so you know you write 204 for the year so I think you forgot a number.
Thanks for letting me know, Melliane, I’ve fixed that 🙂 This whole series is really well done, and the spin-off with more mature characters is great, too!
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at least the characters are interesting, or else it would be like every other romance :d
If the characters aren’t interesting, I will most likely not be able to continue reading, Ailyn…
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Glad that you enjoyed this one so much. The characters and their backgrounds seem to make the story. Great review!
Yes, that’s exactly it, Lekeisha 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
Man, does he look handsome 🙂 I like books revolving around bands, but I haven’t heard of this series yet.
I love reading about bands, rock stars and musicians, Majanka. You should check out Mankin, music is a big part in most of her stories (that I have read so far, at least) and I really enjoy her characters.
I haven’t heard of this series before but that cover really grabs my attention. I usually love romances that involve musicians and this one sounds pretty good. I am glad that you enjoyed it. Great review!
It really is very good, Carole, you should give it a try 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.
I love the word “enticing” and it sounds like a great word to describe this book. To be honest, I’d not heard of this one before! I’m glad you really enjoyed it (besides the protagonist believing the lies). Lovely review, Lexxie! 🙂
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Yes, it’s definitely enticing, Alyssa. And yes, that was a let-down to me – even if I could kind of understand her initial reaction, things could have been so much easier with a little chat 🙂
It’s been quite awhile since I read this one, Lexxie, and while it’s my least favorite in the Tempest series, I did appreciate seeing Justin grow up quite a bit. I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the Tempest boys…they’re favorites of mine! 😉
Happy Monday my friend! I’m missing you! **BIG HUGS**
This was your least favorite?? Oh wow, Brandee 🙂 And yes, the Tempest boys sure are something 😉 I miss you, too!! This week is pretty hectic, and the weekend will be as well. But after my exam on Monday, things should slow down a little bit, hopefully with time for a long chat 🙂 *BIG HUGS*
I don’t remember seeing this one before. She’s one I’ve looked at in the past but not tried. Gonna have to fix that 😀 Grr on her believing the stranger. That would have me growly too.
You definitely have to fix that, Anna! And yes, initial reaction of hurt is OK, but not talking to the guy afterwards to figure out what exactly was going on is not so good.
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I have a box set of these books and I keep saying I am going to get to them. I am glad it was a good read for you 🙂