I loved this. Katee Robert never disappoints. I was hooked instantly and devoured this book in one day!

Illicit Temptations by Katee Robert is a sizzling, fast-paced romance that pulls readers into a world of passion, tension, and undeniable chemistry. The characters are complex and irresistibly magnetic, with a slow-burn intensity that keeps you hooked throughout the story. Robert’s writing is both steamy and emotionally charged, balancing heat with heartfelt moments. The plot is engaging and full of unexpected twists, making it impossible to put down. If you're a fan of romance with depth and plenty of heat, this book is a must-read. A solid 5 stars for its captivating allure!

I just absolutely love Katee Robert! She has this seductive way with words! The plot is good, the spice is great and the way I run to grab her books every damn time! I’ll continue to pick up any book she writes! Every series is just so different but always in Katee’s touch!

Two short and smutty reads in one!

Katee successfully writes a solid plot and characters in these erotic novellas. You get a full story that is quick-paced with a focus on the intimate relationship between the leads.

In Make Me Yours (1), Becka and Aaron have a one night stand that results in her pregnancy. Aaron's protective, bossy, alpha side roars and before she knows it, Becka is living in his apartment and she's making the most of the situation and hormones. Unfortunately, Becka believes she is like her mother and will be a selfish, bad parent, and while none of this is part of his plan, Aaron and Becka need to face what they've become to each other and what is possible.

In Make me Need (2), Aaron's little sister, Trish, starts working with his business partner, Cameron, when he goes on paternity leave (starting right after the last book). Trish hasn't been able to find a job in her field after graduating college, and to escape living at home, she takes the job even though her new boss is grumpy, particular, protective, and hot. But Trish has her whole future planned and waiting, can Cameron fit in?

Overall, short, smutty, and good for a quick read. I preferred the Make me Yours as the story held me better.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin for an arc in exchange for an honest review!

Read for: 2 novellas, erotic romance, surprise/accidental pregnancy (1), opposites attract (1), boss/employee (2), brother's best friend/business partner (2), grumpy/sunshine (2), protective MMC, interconnected universe, inner ~drama~

3.5 stars
3 spice

An unexpected little treat! This book was like a two for one special and much cozier than many of Katee Robert books I’ve read previously. The storylines had plenty of sweetness along with some extra spicy parts that kept the momentum going. If pregnancy tropes or brother’s best friend are your thing, you will love this book! These were quick paced while also providing enough detail to keep your interest. I loved that this featured people of color! I would definitely recommend this to someone looking to dip their toe into spicy romance without going dark.

I would like to thank Katee Robert, the publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of this book!

This was two stories in one and I thought both were cute and romantic stories. I did feel like it was missing something but other than that I though it was amazing and I would HIGHLY recommend. I can say with confidence I will put this in my permanent reread books

Illicit Temptations by Katee Robert is a collection of two romance novellas from the Make Me series. It includes Make Me Yours and Make Me Need.

I'm a big fan of Katee Robert as an author but this collection of some of her earlier works did not work well for me. This was in major part to the fact that the tropes in each of these novellas were some of my least favorite.

Make Me Yours is an opposites-attract one-night-stand turned accidental pregnancy. Make Me Need is a grumpy/sunshine workplace romance between a newly hired assistant and her brother's best friend and business partner.

I think if these tropes are your favorites, you would absolutely enjoy these novellas more than I did.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

In Make Me Yours, Becka and Aaron really hit it off at a wedding and have an amazing night together. Becka doesn't do relationships and even though she had a great time that night, she decides to keep it to that one time fling. A few weeks later Becka misses her period and she finds out that she is pregnant with Aaron's baby and even though she never wanted to have kids, she decides to keep the baby and has to let Aaron know. He wants Becka and wants to be a part of his baby's life so he quickly moves her into his home and build a relationship with her.

In Make Me Need, Aaron hires his sister Trish to work for his company so that he can spend his paternity leave focusing on Becka and their baby. Trish must work with Aaron's best friend and business partner Cam- a no nonsense grump. Trish has big dreams of her own that do not include working at her brother's company long term and definitely does not include giving into her attraction to her boss. Cam is also instantly attracted to Becka but she's his best friends sister AND his employee.

I enjoyed both of these stories but maybe reading too much of these at once has soured the romance trope for me a bit since they all seem to follow the same formula. I still am very much looking forward to reading more by Katee Robert and will continue to be a loyal reader- just maybe with a little time in between reading.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. The trope was fire! The spice was spicy! The characters were amazing!!
Fast and easy to read. I wanted to race to the end.

Would for sure recommend to anyone!!

Katee Robert is one of my absolute favorite spicy authors, so I jumped at the opportunity to read her contemporary romance. This series is hot and steamy from the first chapter and the scenes well written. The plot was kinda predictable, but still enjoyable. My only qualm with this book is that it’s books 3 & 4 of the original interconnected standalone series and I felt like I was missing info. Thankfully I also have Forbidden Games in the queue so I won’t be missing out for very long.

This installment includes:
Make Me Yours
A one night after her sister’s wedding goes horribly wrong for Becca. Tropes-Insta Lust, pregnancy, commitment issues. Spice:🌶🌶🌶

Make Me Need
Starting a new job at your brothers company while he takes paternity leave has its perks for Trish especially when it comes with an added bonus, a sexy second boss. Tropes- forbidden love. Spice: 🌶🌶.5

Seriously, Katee is one of my new favorite authors. But ......where's my epilogue for Trish and Cameron's story?!?!! I NEED MY EPILOGUE!

So good, kept my attention. Loved that the girls were just as skittish and nervous as the guys and I loved the dual POV!

Definitely binge-worthy, definitely cannot wait to read the others in the series.

Illicit Temptations by Katee Robert is the two stories previously released Make Me Yours and Make Me Need now all under the same book.

Make Me Yours tells the story of Becka who meets Aaron at a wedding and they have a quick fling. However, a few weeks later when Becka has a positive pregnancy test these total opposites need to co exist and learn how to be before their child comes into the world.

Make Me Need tells the story of Trish, Aaron's sister, and Cam, Aaron's business partner. Trish moves out of her parents house and lands a job at Aaron's and Cam's company, however her and Cam are too attracted to each other and after one kiss it is hard for them to fight this attraction and keep the relationship strictly professional.

I liked how both stories had dual POVs, I love multiple POVs and I think it was a good idea making both books into one as the characters are somewhat present in both stories. Of the two I liked better Make Me Need, even though as a character wise my favourite was I Aaron. I am just not truly fond of pregnancy trope, to be honest was my first time reading this type of trope so I had no idea I would not enjoy as much.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Romance for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Two relatively quick stories from Katee Robert. I can't say this was her best work or my most favourite of hers, but they were quick and had happily ever after's so that's good enough for me!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

Illicit Temptation by Katee Robert is a fast-paced, steamy contemporary romance that dives into the themes of forbidden attraction, family dynamics, and the line between love and loyalty. I am a sucker for family sagas! The book is part of Robert's The O'Malley Family series, known for its dark, suspenseful elements mixed with intense romantic chemistry.

enjoyed this a lot, but, in hindsight, the stories all run together for me. Most of the stories in this series felt too similar, so none really stood out.

I love a good 2-for-1 book, so these spicy short stories delivered on that. They are very fast paced - almost unrealistically fast, and I enjoyed the second of the two more. Grumpy boss meets sweet employee. There is a little cross over in characters (related) but can be read separately.
I would have liked to rate this higher, but felt that there could have been so much more to each story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin-Romance for this arc in return for my honest review.

Pub Date: 10 Sept 2024

I really liked these two romance novellas put into one book. Each story had good romance, some smut, and a guy who was completely in love and willing to do anything for his girl. However, because these are short, the relationships had some insta love vibes, which was more present in the second novella. I’m not the biggest fan of insta love, but I still enjoyed these stories. I will definitely be reading the next ones!

Overall, I liked these two novellas and recommend them!

✨ Publication date: September 10, 2024✨

Illicit Temptations is two novellas in one book as part of the Make Me series by Katee Robert. This is a steamy romance story.

Book #1 focuses on Aaron and Becka. After a one night stand at her sister’s wedding, Becka discovers weeks later she is pregnant. Her one night stand wasn’t quite a stranger but her new brother in law’s business associate.

Becka never wanted to have kids but after deciding to keep the baby, let’s Aaron know. Aaron moves her into his home and they slowly start to build a relationship, learning to love each other before the baby arrives.

Book #2 focuses on Aaron’s sister Trish and his very rough around the edges business partner Cameron. Trish sees herself as a bit of a failure and needs this job at her brother’s company even if it means putting up with Cameron.

While Aaron is off for a few weeks when his baby arrives, Cameron and Trish need to travel to London for a client that’s looking at a large contract. Trish can’t mess this up but spending this much time with Cameron is impossible.

Trish is sunny and Cameron is the definition of grumpy but he can’t seem to get enough of Trish’s sunshine. After a brief affair in London they wonder how this relationship will work when they are back to reality.

Both stories were steamy, hot and straight to the point! I enjoyed the novella’s, with being shorter than a typical novel there wasn’t enough space for multiple miscommunications or breakups. I enjoyed both and the chemistry between the characters is spot on. This is a 4 star read for me!

Disclaimer: I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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This bind up of book is that contains two tropes unexpected pregnancy and best friends sister along with work place romance now both of these stories are spicy so if spicy not your thing then probably stay away. With that said did I like the stories yes are they a masterwork no but it some fun smut reading while my little one naps so momma happy with that I give it 4 stars