Temptation Trails

A Small-Town Romance (The Haven Brothers, Book 3)

De: Claire Kingsley

Narrado por: Jason Clarke, Rose Dioro

He’s hunting a killer so she won’t be next.

Single dad Garrett Haven doesn’t have time for dating. With a teenage son and a high-stakes job in law enforcement, he has enough on his plate.

Besides, he risked his heart once. He has no intention of doing it again.

Until he meets her.

Harper Tilburn brought her passion for baking to the small town of Tilikum to take over her aunt’s bakery. Anything else will have to wait, at least until her bad luck curse runs out.

Her dating hiatus is essential, and she’s sticking to it.

Until she meets him.

The sparks that fly between Garrett and Harper are instantaneous—their attraction undeniable. And suddenly, the practical, responsible sheriff’s deputy is throwing caution to the wind, boldly pursuing Harper, determined to make her his.

But when the cold case Garrett is investigating takes a chilling turn, he fears the perpetrator will strike again—and Harper will be his target. With his career—and his life—on the line, he’ll sacrifice everything to protect the people he loves, and catch a killer before it’s too late.

Author’s note: a buttoned-up sheriff’s deputy gets thoroughly unbuttoned by a sweet as sugar baker. A hero who falls hard and fast, a heroine you’ll root for, a teenage son who will steal your heart, gripping suspense with a shocking twist, and heartwarming found family vibes with a big HEA.

Temptation Trails can be enjoyed as a stand-alone.

©2024 Claire Kingsley (P)2024 Claire Kingsley

Grab some baked goods and buckle up!

Great fun little romantic suspense. This story had me laughing and crying while trying to guess who the real villain was. It also made me hungry, so go out and grab a box of cookies(cupcakes work too), make a hot chocolate, find a cosy spot to read and settle down, this is pretty fast paced and you won’t want to put it down. Claire Kingsley always picks wonderful narrators and this is no different. When it was time where I would usually switch from audio to visual reading I kept listening because it was so good.

Wonderful series

Perfect series of family, suspense and romance. Narration is wonderful by Jason Clarke and Rose Dioro. I'm looking forward
to the next book.

Loved it!

Temptation Trails has been bumped up to my new favorite of the series. I could not have loved Harper and Garrett more. Garrett is a single dad to Owen and local police detective. Harper is new to town to take over her aunts bakery. After a botched blind date these two have an unlikely meet cute. Even though these two were complete opposites they had immediate sparks between them and undeniable chemistry. I loved the bond that formed between Harper and his Owen. The suspense part of this book had me guessing until the end who was behind it and had me on the edge of my seat. I’m loving Claire’s romantic suspense era. The story was sweet with all of the small town charm we know and love from Claire but it also had heart pounding, nail biting suspense and I loved every moment of this story!

The is audiobook is performed in dual narration by Rose Dioro and Jason Clarke. Rose was the perfect voice for Harper, she brought out her sweet, caring and superstitious personality. Jason was amazing at bringing out Garrett’s protective and serious personality. Together they were a great duo to bring these characters to life.

Sugar Cookies

Another romantic suspense from Claire Kingsley. Harper is a new baker in town and set up on a blind date with the single dad, Garrett. A killer on the loose brings them closer with plots and twists I wasn't expecting.

Wonderful

Another awesome book from Claire Kingsley. Laugh out loud humor and great suspense in this third book in the Haven brothers saga. I can hardly wait for the rest of the brothers to get their forever mates.

Claire Kingsley stands the test of time.

It made me laugh, it made me cry. It made me realize I’ve just been settling for my recent reads. Kingsley’s stories and characters engage me in a way that’s rare in this day when new authors are flooding the market with their attempts. Not that some of them aren’t great. But…. I loved this so much and I am genuinely sad it’s over.

Oh the temptations!

What a masterful blend of thrilling and riveting suspense, swoon, love, witty banter, intense passion, spice, humor, and criminal intrigue!
Harper and Garrett are a match made in romantic suspense lovers heaven, and Temptation Trails was simply unputdownable.
Add an adorable teen, matchmaking aunties, large family and engaging (sometimes mischievous) community, and you get the best immersive story telling experience! Oh! And let’s not forget the squirrels!
I devoured Temptation Trails in one sitting, teetering on the edge of my seat - a testament to the author’s skill and ability to keep us transfixed until the final word.
The narration was phenomenal, it provided an added dimension, and allowed me to immerse myself in the story.
I wholeheartedly recommend this suspenseful masterpiece to anyone who enjoys a superb romantic thriller!

Does not disappoint!

I really like Claire Kingsley’s suspense romance series so was glad to see this new addition to the Havens. This one was excellent. I RARELY rate a 5. It kept my attention every minute. a Kingsley book with jason Clarke is an immediate buy for me, but both narrators were excellent and I truly didn’t know who the perp was until the end. It makes me want to listen to the first 2 in the series again…

Garrett and Harper are DELICIOUS

Audio Review:
These narrators do a fantastic job with this book. They make sure all the emotion is right there in their voices. They add a unique inflection when voicing other characters in a scene. I loved how both portrayed our leads.

Book Review:
One thing I love about this series is how each brother's romantic timeline varies just enough. Garrett isn't looking for love. He is fairly on the side of 'not worth the effort' but he also isn't extremely hard headed once the romance presents itself as potentially life changing. I loved how he was with his family and his son. He shows he's the boy scout while also accepting he can't control everything and get it all right. I was SO frustrated at some of the turns coming for him but obviously it worked out in the end.

Harper was so refreshing. She was light-hearted but also took things seriously. She has her silly reasons for some things but doesn't become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Her relationship with Owen and the wives was fun and impactful. She got a lot of closure in this book and I was happy for it.

I love how the suspense is playing out in these books. This one was frustrating (on behalf of the characters) and there are some red herrings. Above it all, the plot and romance are balanced. I hate a romantic suspense that sacrifices either for the other, so this was great!

5 stars!

5 stars
audiobook review

I loved the chosen narrators for these characters! They did a wonderful job becoming these characters and selling the plot and they immediately captured my ears and heart from beginning to end.

4.5 stars
book review

I loved the flow of the plot, the main and side characters, the small-town feel, and the murder/mystery suspense. Add the whole single dad and the superstitious fmc and this story got devoured in one day.