
He’s a grumpy single dad who’s serious and uptight.
She’s a younger free spirit who’s sunshine and light.
Fallon Sterling’s one experience with a rich, older man ended in heartbreak. So when twin nine-year-old girls wind up in her gallery, followed by their oh-so-hot dad, she refuses to notice how sexy he is. And she will not let herself fall for his broody charms. Or his adorable daughters. That was her plan. Unfortunately, planning hasn’t always been her strong suit…
Noah Powers needs a reliable nanny, not a romance with a much younger artist who his girls adore. The fact that he desires Fallon and the sunshine she brings into his drab world doesn’t matter. His focus needs to be on his work and his daughters. Trouble is, he can never remember that when Fallon is in his arms.
Somewhere between a matchmaking family (his) and dangerous workplace drama (hers), Fallon and Noah realize they might have more in common than they thought. But is it enough for happily ever after?

Title: | Just One More Temptation |
Author: | Carly Phillips |
Series: | The Sterling Family (Book 3) |
Pages: | 195 |
Genre(s): | Contemporary |
Trope(s): | Age Gap Single Parent |
Point of View: | Third Person, Past Tense, Dual Viewpoints (H&h) |
Location: | New York, US |
HEA: | ✔️ |
Release Date: | 4 February, 2025 |


Absorbing and delightful romance

We’re back with another in Carly Phillips’ Sterling Family series. This is the third book and features Fallon – sister to the heroes in the first two books. While Carly’s books are always chock full of family and friends, this book, like all her others, stands completely alone.
Fallon is described as a young, free spirit which does sort of make me assume she’ll be bleedin’ annoying. Thankfully, she was not. She was actually very mature but equally vibrant. Her being described as a free spirit was just in contrast to Noah’s more serious nature. But she was a likeable character and someone I could happily get behind and root for – which is exactly what I want in a heroine.
While Noah was a contrast to Fallon in many ways, he was equally likeable and just enough of a grump to make me happy. I do so love a grump. But it’s hard for Noah to be grumpy when he’s surrounded by his precocious 9-year old twins and is consumed by his crush on Fallon. He turned out to be the perfect man, to tell the truth. I want him for my own.
“Carly Phillips always delivers a story that is easy, hot, romantic and that makes me happy.”
It’s not a complicated story but there’s actually a lot going on. It was absorbed in the story from the first and it never lulled. Equally, with lots going on, it still doesn’t overshadow the romance – which is why we’re here, after all. And the mini mystery isn’t really that hard to figure out – but again, it’s a romance so that’s absolutely fine.
As to the romance, as is Ms Phillips’ wont, it’s divine! From their first meeting – even though Noah is a bit, well, grumpy – our pair have electric chemistry. I love how they crush on each other and it was titillating. This is definitely one that I felt before they’d even had their first kiss. But when that – and more – happens, flames shoot off the page. Fallon and Noah were definitely a match made in heaven.
The book obviously focusses on the fact that there’s an age gap between Fallon and Noah. It’s only 11 years but Noah is worried that Fallon might be too young, and Fallon herself has had a bad experience in dating an older man. Once they both get over their original worries, it isn’t really an issue. While it comes up again before the end, it’s not really age that’s the issue – it’s more about choices.
Carly Phillips always delivers a story that is easy, hot, romantic and that makes me happy. This one is no different and I enjoyed it from beginning to end. Family focussed characters that have their flaws, but find their happily ever after with someone perfect for them – easily 5 stars from me.

*I received this book in exchange for my honest review*



Carly Phillips gives her readers Alphalicious heroes to swoon for and romance to set your heart on fire, and she loves everything about writing romance. She married her college sweetheart and lives in Purchase, NY along with her three crazy dogs: two wheaten terriers and a mutant Havanese, who are featured on her Facebook and Instagram. She has raised two incredible daughters who put up with having a mom as a romance author. Carly is the author of over fifty romances, and is a NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller. She loves social media and interacting with her readers. Want to keep up with Carly? Sign up for her newsletter and receive TWO FREE books at www.carlyphillips.com.

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