Caleb is your typical unlikely hero; reformed bad boy working undercover to bring down a larger than life crime boss. Caleb’s intensity he brings to the case adds to his tall, dark, dangerous side that’s luring Francesca to him. The undeniable pull between the pair is quick to ignite into nights of passion followed by days of confusion and purposeful misleading. Francesca seals their fate by accepting Caleb’s proposal. Caleb’s take-charge personality did a great job of balancing out Francesca’s wishy-washy approached to her father. She talks a great game but only in the last couple of chapters did I really see her take a stand, demanding answers from her father. It’s easy to portray her as a naïve, pampered princess with her personal driver and bodyguards, almost too easy. The secrecy and lies are too much for her to continuously believe foul play was not involved; to say her character was easily manipulated would be an understatement.

Ms. Raffertys’ novel pulled me into the pages fairly quick, I had to know what happened, how Caleb could save the day and still get the girl. Her supporting characters were perfect; they added to the story while providing enough intrigue to make me search for their stories. There were some small things that popped up making me question the research done in preparation for the novel.The questions were small and not relatable to the plot. Overall, it is a very fast paced novel, lots of action, lots of seduction, plot twists and an explosive ending.

What's not to love you have;
an arranged marriage
an unwilling bride to be
a smoking hot undercover FBI agent
This is the set up for quite a fast ride. Caleb is attracted to Francesca from the jump but he was on the job, so was it worth it to take the risk? It is when you wake up with wedding rings on !
Francesca, is very smart being a psychologist working with inner city kids. Book smarts do not equal street smarts. She has no idea what her dying father has been up to for years and just wants a shot at his love. No chance, he barely even notices her but he wants to pick her husband, enter Caleb.
This relationship has an expiration date. The only problem is, the chemistry between Caleb and Francesca is explosive and can not be ignored.
Twists and turn lead to a fast paced story and older players come into the fold and make this a really good story.
Caleb, knows as soon as she finds out who he is and what he as done, she will be destroyed. Will his love for Francesca be enough for her to understand why he did this?

This book was very engaging. I was hooked from the beginning. I love the characters and their story.

This story was interesting and I loved the twist near the end..I didn’t give it five starts because at times I felt there was too much and it was slow going. Don't get me wrong, once you get in the heart of it, it was action packed, but there is a long build up and at times I wanted ti skip to get to the good parts..I never did obv but that's how I felt.
Other than this slow built, I loved the story and the concept of bad boy vs innocent woman..That’s how it appears at first, but boy was I wrong..as I said there's a twist or two that change the situation.
Caleb is a guy that grew up on the wrong side but mad it is mission to rectify his mistakes and save his friends..he finds himself in a situation where he has to act in love but can't be in love.
Francesca..as smart as she is at times I thpught she was living in lala land but I can see how she was sheltered. She too is acting but finds herself unable to completely disengage.
It was really interesting and there were many players invested..
It's kinda good vs bad where the good is not as squeaky clean and the bad can have some redemption, maybe.

I loved this book. Bad boy FBI agent goes undercover to take down a ruthless business owner. Only he does not expect to Fall in love during the process. Great author. Look forward to read more from her.

Seduced By Sin is sexy, suspenseful and full of action and intrigue. Caleb is a bad guy turned good working undercover for the FBI to bring down a crime lord. In order to take down said crime lord, Caleb targets his daughter and deliberately sets out to get in good with her at her engagement party. Yep, engagement party, but not one she's aware of. Her father has set up an arranged marriage for her and the men who are "bidding" to take their place as her husband and her father's successor are all at the party.

The heat between Caleb and Francesca is scorching hot and the relationship they fall into will keep you on the edge of your seat. She has no idea he's using her and lying to her, or that he's undercover. Just as she has no idea who her father really is. She is a little too naive for my taste, but she's smart and smart heroines are something I always appreciate. Caleb is an interesting guy. He's tough and not used to communicating his feelings, indeed, he doesn't seem to have many, other than a need for vengeance and doing the right thing. So, his feelings for Francesca are inconvenient for a man trying to do his job. And knowing he will only end up hurting her when the truth comes out is not easy for him. I do like how out of his element he seems to be at the end, but I think Francesca forgives him a little too easily. She should have made him grovel, A LOT, then maybe, just maybe, she could have forgiven him and taken him back.

If you like romantic suspense, especially steamy romantic suspense, I highly recommend you pick up Seduced By Sin now.

Another hit read! This is my 2nd read in this series and after reading about Caleb in the last book I could not wait to read his story. I have to admit that I have not read the 1st book in this series, Betrayed by a Kiss, which is Marnie and Dane's story where we are first introduced to Caleb, however having read Tempted by a Touch, I was intrigued with the man whose throat was butchered and talked with a raspy voice along. He did not disappoint! I found Caleb intense and the love he had for Francesca, though all under the guise of obtaining information, fascinating. The sex scenes were so freaking hot! Damn that Caleb Smith! So AWESOME! This was a great read with past characters making an appearance, helping Caleb to solve the case. Action and suspense wrapped it up nicely. In the end Francesca and Caleb get there HEA!

This us the first time author for us and we throughly enjoyed our first read by then.Looking forward to checking out the other books in its series.

I have to say that I loved most of the character's .The main characters were easy to relate to.I found them to be love able,like able,funny,sad,serious,possessive,protective,curious and both sexy and smart.

Francesca and Caleb's meet at one of her father's parties and they found that they were instantly attracted to one another. I found Francesca to be bright,beautiful,protective,curious, naive,had a sense of humor, sexy and smart yet sweet an innocent.Caleb on the other hand is the total opposite.Tall dark, possessive,dangerous,lethal and was totally hot.One look at him and all a girl saw was a blinking danger beware sign flashing around his neck yet ignoring it's warning.Two opposites that are attracted to one another who end up having an forging and instant connection .It turned out they had some major chemistry together knowing it would only lead to a one night stand.Does one risk it knowing one night will never be enough for both parties involved?Caleb and Francesca made such a cute couple I was rooting for them from early on hoping that love would survive the betrayals to come.A relationship built on lies can never survive.Heartbreak is in the future for this couple but, Caleb wants Francesca and he is willing to go against his own conscience just to have her...

I always pick a favorite character in a story and mine is going to be Caleb.I have to say that I was attracted to him from the onset.Caleb was tall,dark,handsome,sexy,dangerous,protective,
possessive,lethal and had a dangerous aura surrounding him making the perfect bad boy for us girls who love to live on the dangerous side.Sigh just to yummy...On the other hand I loved how he was totally different with his interactions with Francesca we saw the softer side of him that I imagine most don't ever see.He was possessive of her ,protective, liked teasing her ,playful and funny ,sweet and endearing.He truly cared about her and that of her safety .He stepped up when it mattered knowing full well that it could not end well for them both.No matter that it was Caleb's mission to seduce Francesca I always felt that he truly cared for her and that she meant more and not just a means to an end.I felt that his feelings for her were genuine and not false .My heart broke for him as he constantly warred with his conscience about doing his job and trying to protect Francesca all the wild at falling in love with her.I loved the mystery that surrounds Caleb he, was an intriguing character as you sensed there was more to him then meets the eye when it came to him.Caleb may walk the straighted and narrow now but has one heck of a checkered past that rivaling that of Francesca's sinister father.I loved how in this story that Caleb's past worked to his advantage and not a disadvantage. I loved the chemistry and the sexual encounters he had with Francesca they were always more than just sex.I loved how he understood Francesca and realized what her wants and needs were even without her expressing them as he was just that in-tuned with her. I loved how he strive's to be a better person and one deserving of her and her love.Its the one time he wished he didn't have the past that he did

I liked Francesca as well she could be feisty,caring serious,curious,smart,sexy,and fun.What I loved about her most was how she was always wanting to help those less fortunate than her.I loved her big heart and she was passionate and kind.My heart broke for her as the only thing she sought from her father was his love and he was just nothing but a cold hearted man.The sadness she carried around with her touched by emotions.She was such and loving and caring person and deserved so much more than she ever received. Yet, loved her father no matter what with her own full loving heart.I love how Francesca actions surprised me more than once making her such and engaging and intriguing character through and through.

This was a page turner for me loved it cover to cover.I could not put it down once I started reading it.I loved all the twists and turns,the secrets coming to life,the love and romance and those OMG moments that I didn't see coming .I loved seeing love survive in the mists of chaos and especially when the entire time the odds are stacked against you.I love when you are able to connect with the characters you read about and I was able to do that with Caleb and Francesca.It makes for more of an interesting read for me.The other character's added that element of danger that always kept you on edge and excited to see what would happen next.An engaging romantic suspense read that was filled with lies,deceit,suspense,surprises,twists and turns all the thing that make an intense engrossing read for me,

A recommended read to all.Looking forward to this authors new releases.Would definitely read her again.

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This story was not at all what I was expecting. I've read a lot of undercover romances but the characters in Seduced by Sin were unique and definitely didn't follow the norm.

Francesca is the only child of Jonathan Hamilton. When her powerful father finds out he is dying, in order to protect his life's work, he plans to marry her off to a man who can prove his successor. Francesca was definitely an innocent in this, she was a girl who was never alone but always lonely. With a father who never had time for her, Francesca finally sees this as a chance to grew closer to her only living family.

Caleb, a powerful guy in his own right isn't all that he seems and like her father, he seems to have just as many secrets. Caleb knows who Jonathan Hamilton really is and he's been placed by the FBI to find enough evidence to bring Hamilton down. Francesca, with her sweet naivety wasn't supposed to be this embroiled in the investigation but when outside forces put her in danger Caleb takes advantage of the opportunity given.

This was a suspenseful read with a lot of cat and mouse antics that left me guessing where it was all leading to, up till the very end. It was exhilarating and dramatic and very cut throat. I would recommend it if you like dark mysteries with danger and schemes and hidden plots. The romance was a nice touch and I liked both Francesca and Caleb.

Caleb was a complex guy, he was methodical in his thinking and was very good at playing the emotionally detached operative but when his walls came down and the real Caleb emerged you saw just how deeply he cared. You see when he thinks of Marnie and you definitely get it every time he finds himself contemplating or second guessing his mission because of his feelings for Francesca.

He was evenly matched with Francesca, she was someone so much like him but also so different, and he wanted to protect her. And although it was hard to believe that even someone so genuinely in the dark didn't have even a speck of suspicion or doubt regarding her father's dealing, Francesca was a pretty strong female lead. She might have been highly clueless at times but when it came to her beliefs and her conviction, she had a steel backbone.

The writing was strong and the story flowed easily. I would have liked knowing Caleb and Francesca's ages well before the almost 70% mark just because I like to know these things about the MCs and it helped explain away some of Francesca's thoughts and actions. The sexy times were hot and explosive, these two had great chemistry. The ending felt a tad rushed but it was sweet and ended with a HEA.

Favorite Lines:
Soon, Francesca would discover she'd been living a lie, and it would change her, so this version of her had an expiration. He studied her beautiful face, seeing her worry, and knew he'd miss this version. Yeah she was window dressing for a father who used her as a pawn, a twice-degreed Ivy Leaguer relegated to heir-making, oblivious to her father's alternate identity as kingpin of a global extortion ring, but . . . this version was untouched by corruption. This version could love him.

"You accepted me - someone feared, obeyed, but never loved. Well, I want to belong, too. To you."<

Safety: I considered it safe. Neither MC is a virgin, there is no cheating, OM/OW drama, and does have one trigger - Deception. Caleb lies about who and what he really is to Francesca for a majority of the story. Doesn't have an epilogue but a nice full circle ending.

**3.5 Stars**

Caleb is many things and one of those is an undercover agent for the FBI since his recruitment after high school. Currently, his mission is to find a ledger of Jonathan Hamilton's which will provide the evidence needed to put him away for his many crimes. His orders include getting close by any means necessary, which places Francesca, Hamilton's daughter, as a target to be used.

Francesca, a psychologist, has distanced herself from her Dad for the majority of her life and has no knowledge of his business, nor the fact that he's sort of evil. She does know he seems to have no true affection for her and has no problem acknowledging her only when she's useful to him. Such is the case now as the party supposedly to celebrate her accomplishments is truly a part of her Dad's plan to marry her off to someone he deems suitable to take over his company after his death, which is swiftly approaching, and that offer requires the "winning candidate" to wed Francesca.

When Francesca learns of this, not to mention the person chosen, she refuses. She wants to marry one time only and it will be for love. Caleb, the man she's been sending, and receiving flirtatious looks from, for a week, doesn't seem happy by this development either. Within the past hour they've finally acted upon the chemistry sizzling between them and have agreed that kisses weren't enough, they want more.

Caleb, though he'd decided against seducing Francesca for professional gain, fully intends to be with her simply because he can't resist the explosive connection they seem to share. When Hamilton informs Francesca of her pending engagement, and Caleb can't stand the thought of the man chosen touching her, he shocks himself by staking his claim and stating his intention to marry her.

As Caleb and Francesca decide to play along as if they're truly marrying, they spend numerous hours together and yes, the sex between them is intense and hot. They can't get enough of each other. The problem? Francesca is quickly developing feelings for her fake fiance and it hurts when it seems as if he's still pretending, biding his time until they can end their "engagement."

Caleb hates that he's still essentially using Francesca, though he admittedly loves the closeness they share. He knows when she learns the truth of who and what he and her Dad are, she'll be devastated. But he can't stop being with her. She's gotten under his skin and the thought of not being with her any longer makes his heart ache.

"How am I going to leave her? As soon as the thought popped into his head, he knew. He'd leave her devastated...by his lies and betrayal." - Caleb

What happens when Caleb's real life crosses paths with his undercover one? What about when the fake relationship begins feeling real? Who is behind the attempt on Francesca? Is it connected to her Dad or Caleb? Can Caleb keep her safe? Is the man Francesca fell for the real Caleb? Or is she in love with one that never truly existed? How far will Caleb go to ensure his mission is complete? Is it worth losing Francesca, hurting her, to accomplish his goal? Can Caleb prove his feelings foe Francesca were never fake? When Francesca learns the truth, can she ever trust Caleb again? Can they have a HEA?

One-click now and follow along as two people, brought together by lies, discover a love that couldn't be more real. Please keep in mind this is book three in the series and though this could be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading them in order as references to the previous stories are included in this one and you may feel slightly lost without knowing the full back story.

**I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.**

Quick note: Seduced By Sin could definitely be read as a standalone but I highly recommend you go back and read Betrayed By A Kiss and Tempted By A Touch first. Not only are they incredible books but they also lay the foundation to the characters and the world you're about to dive into.

Then after you've read those two books - you'll be exactly where I was when Seduced By Sin hit my device.  Pumped.  I was wicked psyched to get my hands on all the hotness that is Caleb.

Basically, Caleb's life and career is like a long con.  His secrets and truths don't normally haunt him, but after he meets Francesca it all changes.  He finds himself consumed with her and with trying to resolve has his current mission - otherwise known as taking down Francesca's father.

This story adds was the perfect addiction to this series thanks to the hella exciting and addictive plot.  Right from the first few pages I was hooked on Caleb and Francesca. Their chemistry and interactions drew me in - I devoured scene after scene because I could not get enough of their drama.  Their lives are tantalizing and suspenseful. 

I thought Seduced by Sin's plot was an awesome and I thoroughly enjoyed how the story played out.  I loved Caleb and Francesca as well as all of the sub-characters. They were smart, sexy group that captivated me and honestly, I hope the author finds more adventures for them.

So my recommendation is that you don't miss out on fabulous characters and excellent storylines.  Start reading the Unlikely Heroes series tonight!

Suspenseful and Steamy.

Caleb and Francesca had great chemistry and both were very likable. Well, Caleb was a little shady but he did redeem himself, and Francesca did come off a little......naive.

This book has some action, some sexy scenes and full of suspense. I was hooked from the first chapter and was on the edge of my seat to see what happens next. This is the third book from the series, but the first one I have read. I will definitely add books 1 & 2 to my TBR List.

It will have you glued to your reading device never wanting it to end.

I loved watching this play out and I liked that it wasn't predictable. Great read and I look forward to more from this author. ARC provided by NetGalley.

When Caleb Smith saved Francesca Hamilton from a nasty situation with her father, she was beyond grateful. Sure, it landed her in Caleb's bed wearing his engagement ring, but neither of them took that seriously. It was a means to an end, and he was so sexy and exciting, she was enjoying the ride. It wasn’t Caleb's fault her feelings were changing, leaving her wishing things between them were real rather than pretend.

Caleb took the FBI’s assignment because he wanted to end the tyranny of a man who’d hurt the people he loved. Odds of success were slim and the danger high, but he knew the risks. Francesca didn't and was completely in the dark about her family’s "business." And the more time he spends with her, the harder he falls for the gorgeous blond. But to finally get retribution, he'll have to destroy her world...




Review:




Full of suspense and twist and turns, plus a smoking romance...that is what you get when you read this book.




I did feel a little bad for Francesca being used as a pawn and then kept in the dark for most of the book while everyone is jockeying to be in charge. I wanted to mad at Caleb, he really could have given the poor girl and little more clue about him and what was really going on. He did redeem himself to me because I could see that her cared for her even if the way he went about it was kind of crappy. There is a lot of chemistry between Caleb and Francesca that sometimes get in the way of their better judgment, I mean they both almost get blown up for goodness sake. The intimate scenes are written very well and are super hot. Again, as for the twist and turns, I was completely thrown off a few times as to what was the end goal. Through all the action in the book the ending is very sweet and left me on a happy high. I know this is the third book in the series and I have not read the others but I was not confused at all by reading out of order.




Great story from this new-to-me Author.




4Stars




*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book provided by the publisher.*

I love taking a chance on a new author and being pleasantly surprised. I really enjoyed this story. You've got a spy, a criminal, a good guy who's bad, all rolled into one as our sexy Hero. He's set on bringing down the mastermind to an extortion ring and is unprepared to find a sweet and innocent women in the middle of it all.

It starts out rocky. You can't help but be angry on Francesca's behalf. She's thrown against Caleb, not by choice, but she's been intrigued by him since the beginning. She knows they have to fake it for a main goal that don't match the other and you see them both struggling to keep it real. As much as I want to be angry at Caleb, I can't be. He's good to and for Francesca despite his end goal of walking away.

I loved watching this play out and I liked that it wasn't predictable. Great read and I look forward to more from this author. ARC provided by NetGalley.

Wow! This book was like free falling! It was pretty fast paced, suspenseful, and smoking hot! Kris Rafferty does an extremely great job of weaving a tale whose twists and turns had me guessing who was good and who was bad, the entire time! This book went over and above a typical romantic suspense novel and I thoroughly loved it!

Caleb, what a huge, smoking hot man! He comes to Francesca's engagement party. It's been pre-arranged by her dying billionaire of a father, whose choice will ultimately take over his business and provide protection for Francesca. Francesca is the prize-only she wants nothing to do with it! Arranged marriages are so archaic! She's a book smart girl-a psychologist working with inner city kids, but she doesn't seem to have street smarts. She is only home because her father is dying and she had hopes of forging some kind of relationship with him. Wrong. He tolerates her at best, and purposefully keeps her in the dark about what he's really all about.

Caleb unwittingly signs up for the husband position, and they engage in a seductive relationship with a time limit. Their fake relationship is an means to the end, but those lines blur as their chemistry is off the charts! She has no clue Caleb is really undercover and the feds want Daddy's business ledger to prove his criminal activity. She is naïve about her father and his business. Caleb is torn. He likes her and craves her like no other, but knows he's going to hurt her in the end, and doesn't like the feeling of that. He is a smart man. He's trying to figure out Daddy's game plan too. Is he really dying? Is he the one being manipulated??

I liked how the story progresses and the author lets a bit of info drop here and there, that you honestly are along for the ride! You have no idea whose pulling the strings here! You have a lot of frantic page turning and holding of your breath, as you have to find out what happens next! When the ending is upon us and things are revealed, who was manipulating who?? Who will survive and who will perish??

If romantic suspense is your thing, Seduced by Sin is one not to be missed! The story is so well written, and twisted, and sexy, and, and, and! An amazing, edge of your seat book I think you definitely need to read!

reviewed by Deb

3.5 he loves me, he loves me not stars.


Caleb Smith is a man of certain capabilities who inserts himself into the Hamilton family's life because he is looking to get a working contract for his cyber-security firm. He wants to get in with Jonathan Hamilton, through a connection to his daughter. He spends a week interviewing, but he ends up finding more than he bargained for. Instead of just seeking out a job, and an in, he ends up finding Francesca Hamilton. The daughter of the international billionaire tycoon, and maybe even a little corrupt, Jonathan Hamilton. Not only that, but she's beautiful, and different than any other woman he's ever met.

We start this story off at a celebration of sorts for Francesca's success. Little does she know the party is for so much more. Caleb is torn because the bit he's gotten to know Francesca he really likes her, and knows she deserves more than the secrets and lies she's lived her entire life with. All I can really say is that things don't go quite as Caleb planned at the party, and he ends up inserted way deeper into the Hamilton's lives than he anticipated.

Oh did I fail to mention Caleb is actually on a mission for the FBI, and even though his feelings for Francesca are real he's still lying to her and everyone else. He doesn't know who to trust, what's actually going on, but he rolls with it.

This story is full of twists and turns and kept me on the edge of my seat. Just when I would think I had things figured out, it would all change and new layers would be added to the story. I enjoyed Caleb and Francesca's little romance, but at some points it got frustrating that she couldn't figure out things that felt pretty obvious. It was clear Caleb wasn't exactly who he said he was, and that her dad's company wasn't all sunshine and roses, but she was still clueless for most of the story.

I liked that some of the characters were tie ins from other stories, but this one still stood alone. I wish this had been marked as a series though so could have read the first two first and known those characters stories. I feel like this story was extremely well written and interesting. It was written in third person, which I'm usually not a big fan of, but it worked for me in this instance.

There was suspense, romance, naughty bits, and some action. If you enjoy books with that combo, then Seduced by Sin is for you!

Francesca is unaware of just what her father has been upto. But she gets a rude awakening when he tries to make her the prize in an elite version of arranged marriage! He wants her safe and in his old school mind that means married. He's picked the candidates, she just has to pick "the winner"!

Caleb is rough around the edges and attempting to hide his shady past. He has managed to get within the old man's inner circle but he did not count on naive, sexy as heck, Francesca. She may be rebelling against daddy by working in the ghetto but she still resides in the lap of luxury. Caleb suddenly finds himself front and centre in the Bachelorette game and somehow manages to get himself engaged to Francesca. it's all supposed to be a sham but can he keep his heart out of the arrangement??

The plot is a real twisty one and you really ricochet from one possible theory to another. Francesca is sooo naive but she she is not dumb. She can stand up for the downtrodden, just not herself!! Caleb is haunted by his past and would do anything for his little found family of friends. Even the law enforcement type his best friend has found herself shackled too! There are skeletons all over the place, not just in the cupboard.

The passion is palpable between Caleb and Francesca and I loved all the flame hot interludes!

**I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and I have volunteered to leave this review**

Live post on my blog, Blue Cat Review, on Monday, March 20, 2017
My Review:
Who could resist a hero with angel wings tattooed on his chest? This is another one of those "bad boys who cleans up well works for the law comes in undercover to take down the pretty lady's daddy" books. Pretty lady is really intelligent but oblivious to her daddy's true line of work. Bad boy gets in good with Pretty lady's daddy. Bad boy and Pretty lady fall for each other. And then someone tells the truth and it all starts to fall apart.

Yes, it's a formula. But it's one that works. And it works in this story quite well. While there are danger and excitement, there is also an element of amusement throughout the whole book because you know it will all work out in the end. It's always fun to see how this formula works, to see her rake him across the coals and hang him out to dry before she forgives him for wrecking her life and lets him kiss her again.

While the book runs true to formula, it's still a fun story with its own twists and turns. Enough thugs and threats to make it dangerous and keep Bad boy on his toes. And when it all falls apart and Pretty lady won't have anything to do with Bad boy, she finishes her advanced degree and starts teaching college biology. She's pretty, but she's not just a pretty face! Since this hits the shelves today, Monday, March 20, 2017, you should stop at your favorite book source and pick up a copy to find out how Bad boy convinces Pretty lady to forgive him! I highly recommend it. This is a couple with great chemistry! I gave it FIVE stars for fun!

This eARC was provided by Entangled Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review for which I am not being compensated in any way. All opinions are fully my own.
~ Judi E. Easley for Blue Cat Review