Like I've said before, some of these books can be hit or miss for me. I usually try and go into them not expecting too much since they are very quick reads and the story is not usually as developed as I liked them to be.

This book was kind of miss for me.

Thank you so much netgalley for the arc of this book.

When I think of romance, I think of books just like this one, that gives all the feels and satisfies every romance junkies' heart. This is a perfect book to snuggle up with on any day.

Y'all, I totally understand not wanting to talk about your feelings, but honestly, what the heck was that third act conflict? It made zero sense.

After Hours Temptation by Kianna Alexander is about Teegan, a sound engineer, who falls for the bass player who auditioned (and got the role) of Lil Swagg's bass player to record an album. The two have a pretty immediate connection, go on an amazing date, and then agree to keep things casual. Great, cool. Except, there's also SO much other stuff going on that the romance feels sidelined (in a CATEGORY, why?) and so when the third act break up happens, I wasn't even prepared. Like, y'all can't fight like that (and then reunite like you're in love) when I haven't even caught up to the fact that you're together. You know?

The other stuff going on, for the record, doesn't wrap itself up, even the part that shouldn't be carrying forward throughout the series. So thing number one you should know is that Maxton (he's the bass player by the way) is grieving his sister, who should be turning 27 during the course of the book. And the other thing you should know is (view spoiler). While the grief Maxton was dealing with was showcased well and I loved that we got to see him go to a support group just for Black men dealing with loss, it was one more thing in a book where things kept happening without ever giving the romance center stage. I hope that makes sense.

Sound engineer Teagan knows better than to mix business with pleasure. The musicians who come through her family's studio aren't the type to settle down. But bassist Max is too tempting to resist. She suggests a no-strings fling, and he's happy to go along. But what happens when they catch feelings?

Kianna Alexander's books are exactly what I expect from Harlequin Desire: strong plots, well-developed characters, a little heat, and a lot of heart. This book is emotional without being sentimental. It feels grounded in the real world of Atlanta. I like that both main characters have supportive relationships with their families. I look forward to reading more of this series.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley and am voluntarily posting a review.
This is a fun, sexy romance set in the hip-hop world. And while I was a bit out of my element, I enjoyed the way Kianna Alexander conveyed the inner workings of the industry subtly, as far as it colors the working dynamic between the leads. Tegan and Maxton or both successful in their own right, and there’s electric tension as they fight to keep things professional amidst the sparks flying between them.

Teagan is a sound engineer and a very good one. Their studio gets hired by a knows musician for a whole summer. His goal is to finish his album, the only thing he needs is musicians. On the day of the audition, she first sees bassist Maxton McCoy and sparks fly instantly.

She is devoted to her work, always at the studio, always learning and perfecting her job. The last thing she needs is a distraction. But there is too much chemistry between them, to be left ignored.

I like the general storyline, it's the kind of story I loved to read, but the writing was not a good fit for me.