I'll devour pretty much anytime by KR but these might make my re-read list, and that's rare. Fun, unique, and well developed characters. The first book MMC was a touch on the overbearing side for me and I think a bit over the top, but the second story was so fantastic it made up for it. Lots of steam. Just the right amount of buildup and anticipation.


If the first not had been more like the second this would have been a5 star read. Unfortunately the pregnancy trope never ranks highly for me

This book is two novellas combined into one book.

The first story follows Becka and Aaron through their relationship after a one night stand leads to an unexpected pregnancy.

I really enjoyed this story. It was fast paced, spicy, and seemed to be a bit of a simple romance even in the face of so many trials.

The second story is about two work partners Cameron and Trish. An unlikely pair that can’t seem to keep their minds off of each other.

This story, although having its fair amount of spice as well, fell flat and I found myself skimming around awaiting the ending. Finding yourself in a relationship with your partner/friend’s sibling would have quite a few struggles in the workplace as well as personal space, but I felt like the author missed opportunities to add more conflict and excitement to the story.

Overall, I would give this book a 3.5 and would still read any future books from this author.

This book is a combination of two previously published novellas.

Book 1: Make Me Yours Becka and Aaron

After her sister's wedding gets her all emotional, Becka has a one night stand with the groom's friend Aaron with plans to never see him again. But three months later when she finally tells him she's pregnant, Aaron is blackmailing her into moving in with him, reading baby books, and trying to push her into a forever she never planned on. She's never been a white picket fence housewife kind of girl and she refuses to be pushed into it. If only Aaron wasn't so wonderful and charming...

Book 2: Make Me Need Trish and Cameron

None of her plans in life have worked out and Trish is forced to move back with her parents after college. Her brother offers her a job at his tech security firm to be the smiling face for clients that are scared away by his gruff and socially awkward business partner Cameron. Admittedly things get off to a bad start with the grumpy man on her first day, but she still can't deny the attraction. After practically throwing herself at him and getting shot down not once but twice, she's done with his attitude. Until a business trip to London forces them together...

I liked both stories told with the author's signature spice, but I loved Cameron in both stories. He's got such a big heart hidden behind the gruff attitude and he doesn't always realize his comments are hurtful until it's too late. Trish was so accepting of him after she got to know him better and their relationship was so sweet. The instalove in both stories was a little quick for me but expected in a novella and overall didn't detract too much from the story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Honestly I really only read this to be a Katee Robert completionist and this one really didn't do much for me. I did like the second story better, but I felt both stories lacked a lot of chemistry between the main characters and I just wasn't convinced that their relationships were taboo in the first place (it also didn't help that surprise baby and brother's best friend are my two least favorite tropes to begin with). I guess I'm just curious as to why these ones were getting a re-release.

Thank You Netgalley for this ARC. I am a fan on Katee Roberts writing style and have enjoyed majority of her work. The book contains two stories that are interconnected by the MMC (1st story) and the FMC (2nd story) they are siblings. Each story tells their journey of love. In the 1st story it was love at first sight for him and the fmc just wanted to have a fun night....we all know where this ends up and it was written to where I wasn't put of by the troupe. In the 2nd story 100% forced proximity and I loved every word of it. He's a GRUMPY leading businessman and she's a compete ray of sunshine that shines so brightly he has no choice but to fall hard!

I’d hear a lot about Katee Robert books so I wanted to try this. Becka and Aaron were fun, spicy and I loved her sass, but the second half of the book didn’t grip me, I found myself getting bored and skimming 😬.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this book. I love Katee Robert books and read everything she writes. This was another great book from Katee Robert. This book contains stories. The stories were connected and different tropes. They could be read as stand alone stories. I don't want to spoil plot lines by listing the trope but it is one I am usually not a fan of but the way it was written in this story I enjoyed it. Both stories were spicy but the first one definitely had more spice. The main characters were all very likable and overall I liked the second story better than the first one due to the characters. I recommend giving this book a read, it was a light fun quick read.

I honestly didn't know that there were two stories in this book, so I was pleasantly surprised that I got two different tropes and while the stories were connected in a way, they were very different.

The first story deals with an unplanned pregnancy. While this is not my favorite trope whatsoever, the way the author integrated it into the storyline and how the the relationship blossomed due to the pregnancy was executed well. I would give this story a 3 stars! Like I said, the unwanted pregnancy isn't my favorite and I feel like it's overplayed sometimes.

The second story includes a family member from the first one. This trope was grumpy boss meets kind and sweet employee. When they go off to London things happen and a relationship of sorts begins. I enjoyed this story more than the other one. The only thing that I didn't really like in the story was that I felt like they fell in love too quickly and while it's okay to fall in love quickly, I felt like it was very fast. I would rate this story 3.5 stars.

For my overall rating, because we can't do half stars, I gave it a 3. I felt like there could have been more to each of the stories but if looking for a short, spicy read they were definitely perfect!

Thank you to NetGalley, Katee Robert, and Harlequin for allowing me to review this ARC!

I like the fact that you get two books in one here. I read this quickly and liked the characters. I think Katee's writing gets stronger and stronger. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Awesome cover. Four stars.

Illicit Temptations, written by Katee Robert, is a two part novella book featuring two previously released titles, Make Me Yours and Make Me Need. These titles were originally released in 2019, this set will be released in September 2024.

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, Romance
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️

Book 1: Make Me Yours ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Becka & Aaron

The couple meet at the wedding of mutual friends and that leads to a one night stand. An oopsie with a broken condom leads to an accidental pregnancy. Aaron is instantly ready to make their situation into a HEA reality but Becka is hesitant.

Book 2: Make Me Need ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trish & Cameron

Trish is hired by Aaron (MMC from book 1) to be the office assistant for his and Cameron’s cyber security business. Cameron is definitely the grumpy to Trish’s sunshine. I did enjoy the ending of this title, it’s very rare that we see a male character relocate to fit the needs of the female love interests career.

Both of these titles are good but I have to say that I much more enjoy her current releases to these books. I love her Dark Olympus, as well as her Wicked Villians, series so much!!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title!

First, thank you to the publisher for the chance to read this early. I love Katee Robert books and hadn't found this series so I was THRILLED to get to read these books. Did I miss a reissue of books 1 and 2? Because I want to read those stories too.

Two novels in one. Make me yours and make me need. The first one is about a surprise pregnancy The other one is about falling for grumpy boss/brother's bff.

It's by Katee Roberts so it's steamy obviously. The usual tropes done to perfection. Enjoyed both books a lot.
Great escape. :)

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

Thanks to NetGalley for the arc!
I love all the books I’ve read by Katee Robert! I was so excited for this one! I obviously did not pay attention that it was 2 stories in one, so pleasant surprise! The first was so good! Quick pace, a lot going on but not over complicated and love the spicy stuff! It was tied up perfectly and I loved the characters. The second story - while the main characters of this were introduced somewhat in the first story, it was their own stand alone that kind of built continuing from the firsts timeframe. It was good as well, maybe a touch out of the “everyday romance” sort of story, but it worked. I did feel like it sort of ended abruptly, and was surprised it was the end already. I liked it, but not near as much as the first story! Overall, a quick, spicy ready that I enjoyed!

This was fun and quick but not nearly as polished or engaging as Roberts’ current stuff. The release is nicely designed but the novellas themselves are a touch underdeveloped.