| Title | : | Fighting Temptation (Temptations, #3) |
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| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 159 |
| Publication | : | First published November 24, 2013 |
Cade Johnson has been called many things in his life. Football God. Man-whore. For the most part he had been a player on and off the field for years. Part of his past made him afraid that he could never truly commit to one person. Then he meets his best friend Gabby's roommate. He loves the feisty no holds barred person that is Daria Jones. After a couple of great years together he figures out Daria has some secrets. Secrets are a deal breaker for him. Since she won't share her past he calls it quits. That is when they are both attacked.
Waking up to a life without Daria isn't what Cade ever wanted to envision for himself. He has turned into a bitter lonely man. He has come to the conclusion that he'll never have that kinda love again. Just then Daria shows back up in his life. Can they keeping fighting the temptation of their love and attraction? Can he convince Daria that she deserves love like everyone else?
Fighting Temptation (Temptations, #3) Reviews
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Fighting Temptation Lord where to begin..... I LOVED LOVED LOVED Cade and Daria's story. It has been a whirlwind of reading for me in this series. I mean S.M. captures your heart and she never lets it go. I feel so invested in these characters just like they were best friends I hung out with all the time.
Cade has finally opened his heart up to Daria and let her all the way in only for her to disappear and tell him she needs space. He doesn't like it one bit but he is determined to give her her space and in this he will do whatever it takes to get Daria back in his life on a more permanent basis. Cade is determined to have her in his bed in his house and all over him but what can he do to make Daria realize he is for real and he loves her and no matter what the go through he is going to be there for her.
Lord help me Daria my heart breaks for her because lets face it her father is a douche extraordinaire who used his daughter and got her hurt. But Daria took a chance on Cade and gave him her heart but she fears her past may destroy him so she backs off. That is hard to do when the boy won't stay away. Daria knows she wants and needs Cade but fear is a bitch and when it plays out and something happens to her and Cade she knows she is willing to do whatever it takes to keep him safe. Even if it means staying away from him which is proving to be more difficult by the moment.
In this epic conclusion to the series we get to see who stayed together and who parted ways and most importantly we get to see what true love and true friendship is all about. Will Cade and Daria get their HEA......... you will have to read it to find out! -
I so enjoy a story that has action,sex,laughs,sex,death and more sex.
I have been wanting to read Daria and Cade story since we were left hanging in the last book, when I cried for them.
Not disappointed and look forward to the next series -
You have Daria... She hasn't had the easiest life, with a father that has bad ties Daria has a traumatic event happen to her when she's in high school.. Now as any normal person it is hard to overcome hardships and let me tell ya.. Daria is a fighter! Going off to college she gets a new start to her life, new friends, new town. Just what she needs. Her second year of college, what she didn't count on is meeting Cade, sexy, hot, football player, how they meet? Daria is rooming with Cade's best friend, Gabby! Cade kinda gets on Daria's bad side by banging on her bedroom door early in the morning to wake up the guys for football practice and asks Gabby to go running...can he redeem himself? "DID I INVITE YOU IN HERE?" "NO BUT ACCORDING TO GABBY, I OWE YOU AN APOLOGY FOR BEATING ON THE DOOR THE OTHER MORNING." " YEAH. SO DID SHE GIVE MY WARNING ABOUT THE NEXT TIME IT HAPPENS?" That was just the beginning! Cade has had it rough, he doesn't trust women easily, his dad is a douche who left his life when he was in high school. But these two are made for each other! But then Daria's past and her fathers business tears her apart from her friends and Cade when she gets back to town can things go back to the way they are?
I loved this 3rd and last installment to The Temptation Series by SM Donaldson! Daria is a strong chick I love her character, she keeps going and I admire her for it. Cade... shoot I love him! I love him drunk, I love him mad, I love him when he's lovey dovey...*sigh* he is dreamy :) Of course you have Gabby and Linc, Russ and Anna, and of course the parents! Cade is amazing... end of! Can one stay scared of what is to be? Can they move on? I can't tell you how much I loved how comfortable Cade and Daria are with each other! It's refreshing to read that.. a lot of times you can sense the awkwardness.. while funny sometimes its more refreshing to read that . They are cute together and I love their relationships with their friends and family <3 it's heart warming... I leave you with this "DARIA, THIS IS KINDA WEIRD. I DON'T THINK I'VE WRITTEN A LETTER SINCE LIKE MIDDLE SCHOOL. SO I'M JUST GOING TO MAKE YOU SOME PROMISES. I PROMISE TO LOVE YOU FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, I PROMISE TO BE A GOOD HUSBAND AND FATHER. I PROMISE TO NOT BE THE DOUCHE MY FATHER WAS. I LOVE YOU AND I WOULDN'T KNOW HOW TO SURVIVE IN A WORLD THAT DIDN'T HAVE YOU IN IT. LET'S GO START THIS NEXT CHAPTER BEFORE YOU FIGHT ME ON IT AGAIN. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER! CADE" * DOUBLE SIGH* I gotta say I loved the Epilogue it was perfect for me! I cannot wait for for the Spin off SECRETS BEHIND THOSE EYES (SECRETS OF SAVANNAH SERIES)! I guess I will sit patiently :( No set date yet but hopefully soon! I give you Daria and Cade 5 stars! ~ Christina :) -
I really like this series and It got the ending it deserved.
Fighting temptation is Daria and Cade's story. We finally get to learn about Daria's past and what lead her to change her name and some of the horrific things she had endured in her life before starting College. To say she had a rough time would be an under statement. She is incredibly strong to survive what she has.
"I was abducted after school one day when I was fifteen! I was beaten, raped, and left for dead in a ditch."
To get a full understanding of Daria's and Cade's story you will need to read the first two books in the series. Her family connections had lead to Cade being hurt which caused her to have a mental breakdown.
For the past 6 months Daria's being handing out in the secluded mountains but now it's time to return to her life and friends (The ones she does not think she deserves to have in her life).
She has a new apartment and job trying to move on with her life. Cade has been trying to move over the summer but he just can't seems to get Daria off his mind or out of his heart. But it's not long before before their past cross and that undeniable chemistry between them begin to sizzle once more.
"He snatches at my panties, ripping them. Before I use my better judgement, my legs are around his waist and he's fucking me against the wall. AGAIN. For the second time today."
I'm happy that they worked things out. They clearly belong together.
"I figured out you can have it all; you just have to want it bad enough."
I loved the ending but the journey to terms of writing and flow to get there not so much. The writing was really repetitive and flat. I really liked the characters from the previous books but I felt only a small connection to them in this one not even when really bad things happens the the main character the emotions were not translated from the pages I continued to read because I really liked the characters and I wanted to see them all get their HEA and what a HEA it was plus there was a pretty good opening to S.M. Donaldson new series which I will be reading.
3.5 Stars
<3 Natasha -
So, if you’ve been following the Tempation Series from you beginning, you know Cade (Gabby’s BFF) and Daria (Gabby’s roommate) started a relationship pretty quickly. They’ve been together for a while now, everything all sunshine and rainbows…or so it seemed. Now we finally get their story and find out what’s really been happening.
Daria Jones hasn’t had an easy life, to say the least. How can you with a dad in the mafia and bad guys that go after you when he pisses them off? To start over, she takes on her stepdad’s last name and changes schools, but that only makes matters worse. She could never truly get away and start over until she got some help and went off to college.
Cade Johnson’s father was never around much growing up, and when he was, he was extremely mean and belittling. When Cade and his mom found out about his dad’s other life and family, Cade finally stood up to him. Going off to college and meeting Gabby’s roommate, Daria, was the best thing that ever happened to him, until it became painfully obvious that Daria was keeping secrets from him. Keeping secrets was a deal-breaker for him.
Daria wants to be with Cade, but her past is too painful and simply too dangerous to bring anyone else in on it. When tragedy strikes, she vows never to let anyone close to her again – it could literally kill them. He tempts her time and time again, and as much as her body wants him, she can’t be responsible for him getting hurt. Will she ever fully let him in before she loses everything good in her life? When tragedy strikes again, will Cade be there to help pick up the pieces?
Fighting Temptation is the third and final installment in the Temptation Series and sooooo much happens. Emotions are all over the place with endings as well as new beginnings. All of the loose threads are tied up and we see where all of our friends have ended up, and we’re also introduced to some new faces that will be in the spinoff series, Secrets of Savannah. I’m sure there will be some more familiar faces in that one. -
I love this series and I loved Cade, "the girls' bedroom door opens and they walk out. Holy s***, is Daria effing hot. I laugh. "Boys, we are going to get in a fight tonight. Look at those two." Daria knows how to keep her man right where she wants him, "I walked over and straddled him, leaning down to his ear. "No, but if you want to see me naked at all, you'll get rid of them." Cade can be honest, "he shakes his head. "My di** doesn't work without you. I tried to get over you. Believe me. I tried. With several women." Daria doesn't di** around when it comes to important issues, "we had sex twice yesterday without condoms. Now, even though last night you assured me me that you don't have any STDs because Cade Jr. couldn't get up for anyone else..." And without even doing anything Daria knows how to entice her man, "when she bends over to pick something up, my t-shirt that she's wearing rides up. She's wearing those little lacy boy short panties. Damn, my co** just tented my boxers."
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*I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review*
Incredible! Just incredible! Did I already say that this book is incredible?
Young Daria has been through a lot in her early adolescence. Not completely of her own doing. Sometimes the children pay for the sins of their parents. In this case, her absentee father. After fighting some of those demons, she starts her life over and heads to college. Follow her through friendships and love, which she never thought possible to have in her life.
S.M. Donaldson has really outdone herself with this story. The characters are those similar to ones we each have had growing up. You can place yourself in the book and get lost along with Daria and her friends. I am really looking forward to reading more stories by S.M. Donaldson -
A good easy read. I enjoyed being able to read without having to concentrate too hard. The storyline flowed easily from one chapter to the next.
I LOVED the strong friendship between Daria, Cade, Russ, Anna, Linc and Gabby... It made me think of my high school days and the strong relationships that I formed there.
I did however get a little distracted towards the end and was hoping that there would be a bit more about Daria and her fathers connections to the mafia.
It felt like there should of been more to come with regards to her relationship with him and the world he lives in.
But none-the-less a good read..
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Jacqui's Review
3.5 Stars
A good easy read. I enjoyed being able to read without having to concentrate too hard. The storyline flowed easily from one chapter to the next. I loved the strong friendship between Daria, Cade, Russ, Anna, Linc and Gabby. It made me think of my high school days and the strong relationships that I formed there. I did however get a little bored towards the end and was hoping that there would be a bit more about Daria and her fathers connections to the mafia. It felt like the "spark" had left the novel a little. But none-the-less a good read.. I give it * * * and a half stars. -
I really wanted to give this book more stars, but there were so many grammatical errors and editing issues, I just could not do it. The story line was a little over the top compared to the others in the series.
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4.5* A fab end to a fab series, Cade and Daria's story was definitely hotter, but still sweet and fun to read. I only wish it had been longer and that is why I didn't give it 5* but it's certainly well worth reading if you are a fan of the series, author or this genre. :-)
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was good but i found it to fast at the end... all the sudden out of the blue cades brother and sister show? would want to learn more
