Book Review
Basic Details:
Book Title: Temptation and
Surrender
Subtitle: A Secret Love
Child Romance
Author:
Marlene Cheng
Genre:
Fiction
Part of a series? Yes
Order in series: 1
Best read after earlier
books in series?
Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59243085-temptation-and-surrender
Overall
score:
I
scored this book 4/5
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Short
Summary of the book:
Twins Geneva and Venice live lives that are intertwined
but still very different. Geneva overcame physical issues and works as a
doctor, while Venice struggles with mental issues and has a career as a lawyer.
Neither’s life is without challenges, nor is their romantic life uncomplicated.
A love child soon forms the focus of their attention.
What
I liked about the book:
The clear ways in which the psychological struggles
were displayed.
What
I didn’t like about the book:
I enjoyed the entire book.
My
favourite bits in the book:
The twist towards the end although I would
love to know what happens next.
My
least favourite bits in the book:
The book was enjoyable in its entirety.
Any
further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?
This is the first book I’ve read by this
author.
What
books could this be compared to and why?
Although this book is fiction, it also
discusses mental health issues.
Recommendation:
In
summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:
Children |
No |
Young
Adult |
Yes |
Adult |
Yes |
If
you like romance with a twist, this book may
be the book for you.
I’m
certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.
Book
Description by Author:
Temptation and Surrender
This secret love child romance exposes illicit temptations—
A doctor-patient romantic encounter.
Complications compound.
The charismatic hockey player is married with children.
Fearing media fodder,
the conniving young doctor schemes to conceal her prize.
Indecision brings the unsuspecting athletic lover to his
knees.
Despair tears him to his wit’s end.
He must choose:
To abandon his loving family
Or
To forsake his heart’s fathomless desire.
“Warm, psychologically introspective, culturally and
spiritually revealing, and filled with the gentle flow of interconnected
lives…”—Diane Donovan, Author/Editor, California Bookwatch
“Enjoyable read from start to finish! A unique intertwining
of cultures, events, and emotions. Can’t wait for the next book!”—5 stars on
Amazon, Dr. Diana, DDM
“Holy Cow! I would never have guessed Geneva’s last
secret—brilliant!”—Joyce, a fan, Canada
“…a gripping novel that explores the depths and dimensions
of human life…a must read for everyone.”—Maria Beltran for Readers’ Favorite.
About
the Author: