Tasting Temptation (Forging Forever Book 2)

After an unfortunate relationship with a wealthy man, Gina has sworn off serious entanglements.  During her best friend's wedding at a vineyard, Gina meets a bartender that makes her want to throw caution in the wind… at least for one night.  Hunter was used to one-night stands with tourists; however the Vineyard owner wasn’t expecting Gina’s instant attraction to result in anything beyond the moment.  When they actually encounter one another on two more occasions, Hunter is convinced he’s met his soul mate.  Can he convince Gina she can trust him and take the chance she needs to move forward with her life?

 “Tasting Temptation” is a stylish, modern, contemporary romance that stretches from the sunny northern-California wine country to the hustle and bustle of Seattle fashion world.  It is the second installment of a new series, which is a standalone with slight references to first installment, but does not detract from the budding romance. Gina is a headstrong woman in charge of the fashion section of a popular magazine.  However, her ill-fated romance the previous summer has left her emotionally scarred and there might be instances that do not totally ring true to readers based on her accomplishments versus her insecurities.  Hunter is a solid alpha male who respects and loves women.  Readers may have an “Ahh” moment because of his belief in instant true love. Readers may find that the ending is too quick, leaving threads of unanswered questions.  Tourists and connoisseurs will appreciate this wide-ranging episode of the Forging Forever series.

Jordyn Teel