I didn't realize at the time, but this is actually two books in one! That doesn't bother me, because I love Katee, so it was a lovely surprise.

The first book is Make Me Yours, where we have Becka and Aaron thinking they were just going to have a one night stand. But then their story takes a turn when Becka finds out that she is pregnant. He immediately jumps in to take care of her and their unborn baby, and they not only slowly build a relationship but reignite the fire that was between them.

I enjoyed this one! Becka was dealing with a whole lot more than a surprise pregnancy, but it was nice to see Aaron support her through working it out and leaving her the space she needed. The issues between them felt natural and realistic, and it was an overall great read.

The second book is Make Me Need, where we see characters we met in the first book, Trish and Cameron. She is hired by her brother, Aaron, to work at his security company because his partner, Cameron, does not do well with customers. These two had an incredible amount of tension and connection from the beginning, and I loved how he was always trying to keep her safe (mostly from herself - I mean, she almost fell off a ladder). The slow burn was great and of course, so was the spice!

Katee Robert is always good for a quick, fun, easy read with lots of spice. Will be a definite purchase for our library as we have a ton of KR readers.

Thank you Net Galley and Publishers for letting me read an arc of this book in return for an honest review.

There's something about Katee Robert's books that gets me every time. I tear through them like there's no tomorrow. I've only read her dark olympus series, which is 10/10, so I was very excited when I got this arc because I've been wanting to read some of her other works. This is 2 books in one, part of the make me series, and both are quick and easy reads that pack a punch. Katee's writing is sexy and enticing but she knows how to write a plot. It hits you right in the gut with emotions. I love how it's more than just spice, but the spice is great too.

So book one, Make Me Yours, falls under the accidental pregnancy trope. Becka hates weddings and all things commitment because of her flaky parents and awful relationship they had. Being the maid of honor at her sister's wedding doesn't make things easier either but she's truly happy for her if not a little cynical. To take her mind off things she has a one night stand with Aaron, friend of the groom. A night of heat and passion end abruptly when the condom breaks. Becka runs out of the hotel room never to see Aaron again, or so she thinks. After he finds out she's pregnant he demands she move into his penthouse so he can take care of her and the future baby. He's stubborn and she's flighty but between bouts of sexy time they fall more inline with each other's needs. I usually don't like the accidental pregnancy trope, but I was more invested in their chemistry and emotional stories. The story went so quickly that a baby was barely brought up, only when the story needed it.

Book two, Make Me Need, picks up right where book one ended. Aaron leaves for paternity leave, so his sister is hired to be his partner's assistant at their cyber security company. Trish is the epitome of sunshine and rainbows, and Cameron is the world's grumpiest boss. Working close together has the tension and chemistry rising between them. He shouldn't want his best friend's/partner's sister, but there's no denying the attraction. She learns that he isn't always an asshole and he learns that her positive demeanor is a mask hiding all her other sad emotions. I liked that he makes her feel safe enough not to put her mask in place. I loved how she just puts him in his place when he does say asshole-ish things. He definitely falls first but he never holds her back from her dreams because he loves her, and they work it out in the end.

This book was like a spicy hallmark movie. It had me smiling, blushing, and almost crying at times. I loved how both stories melded together to make a great longer story. I can't wait to read volume two of this series and get to learn about more of the side characters.

Previously Make Me Yours and Make Me Need. Spicy stories about real life relationships that aren’t always convenient and difficult partners. I really love Cameron and Trish. Quick, easy to read stories that are slightly interconnected

This is a book that features two novellas set in the same universe, offering readers a mix of romance tropes and character-driven stories.

Novella 1 focuses on Becka and Aaron, who unexpectedly find themselves dealing with a pregnancy after a one-night stand. Despite the accidental pregnancy trope, the story is appreciated for the strong chemistry and connection between the characters, even before their intimate encounter. The story is angsty, with Becka dealing with parental neglect and the complexities of first-time pregnancy while developing feelings for Aaron. The fact that the characters were sober during their night together was a positive aspect for the reader, as it added a layer of authenticity to their relationship.

Novella 2 follows Trish, Aaron’s younger sister, and Cameron, his business partner. Their story embodies the grumpy-sunshine dynamic with an added twist of best friend’s sibling. Trish’s bubbly personality contrasts with Cameron’s gruff demeanor, making their developing relationship enjoyable to watch. Their romance is engaging, with Cameron being the first to realize his feelings for Trish, adding depth to their dynamic.

Both novellas are quick, fun, and spicy reads, making them enjoyable for those who appreciate explicit romance. The first novella sets the stage with a surprise pregnancy that acts as a catalyst for the characters to address their personal issues, while the second novella builds on the relationships introduced, offering a different but equally compelling romantic storyline. Although the endings of both novellas felt a bit rushed due to their brevity, the characters and their relationships were well-crafted, making the stories satisfying overall.

I have always been a huge fan of this author, she has a way of bring angsty tension to the page in a way that can only be rivaled by your real life experiences. This book is made up of two separate novellas. One Novella is done night stand accidental pregnancy trope with some personal issues sprinkled on top. It doesn't lack for chemistry, and you find yourself engulfed in the story from the very beginning. Pregnancy is not my favorite trope but I still found this story very endearing.

The second novella is a brothers-best-friend (business partner) grumpy sunshine trope. The banter was great and the tension never stopped building. I enjoyed this one a lot more than the first one. The fmc is the little sister of the MC from the first story so it's all interconnected.

This books is VERY spicy. The scenes are *chefs kiss* as always.

Fast, steamy and easy to read during a busy week. These Katee Robert stories are just what I needed. I enjoyed how they overlapped characters with the previous books and were just the right romance fix to keep me in books right before school started.

These are two steamy novellas in one. In "Make Me Yours," Becka and Aaron’s accidental pregnancy leads to an intense romance filled with emotional struggles and sizzling chemistry. "Make Me Need" pairs Trish with her brother’s grumpy business partner, Cameron, in a fast-paced, grumpy-sunshine workplace romance. Perfect for a quick, fiery romance fix, especially if you enjoy strong alpha males and intense romantic tension.

I received an eARC of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.

I love Katee Robert's writing but this is the first thing I have read of hers that doesn't have some element of fantasy. I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed them, which is not a jab at the author but more that I am very particular about my contemporary romance. The first book in this duet was about Aaron and Becka who have an amazing one night stand that leads to a surprise pregnancy (not my usual cup of tea but I've enjoyed a few of these before). What I liked about this book is that despite a surprise pregnancy the entirety of the book wasn't focused on that. It merely became the catalyst to these two working out their issues that were keeping them apart despite their chemistry and connection with one another. These characters were well done (as per usual for Katee Robert) and I fell in love with them as they fell for each other. I also love the peeks at other people in their lives that are eventually going to have their own book, little teasers like that get me every time. Which makes it no surprise that book 2 in this duet is about Aaron's sister Trish and his partner in his company Cameron. I love a grumpy/sunshine. Especially one where the grumpy person is the first to realize that they love each other. I honestly liked the second book in the duet more than the first but only by a hair. I do feel like both novels felt rushed at the end due to their shortness of length but it wasn't horrible. I just would've liked to spend more time with these delightful characters.

4 Stars

This book is a combo of two different novellas, one an accidental pregnancy romance and the other a brother's best friend workplace romance. While none of these were bad, they weren’t anything special. I will say that I enjoyed the second novella A LOT better than the first one.

I love this. Katee Robert constantly blows me away. These were so spicy and well written. I can’t get enough 🥵 I loved the Main characters so much.

Two steamy books in one book? Yes, PLEASE! Make Me Yours features a one-night stand that ends in a surprise pregnancy. The chemistry is captivating and I devoured every sexy scene. Make Me Need follows Trish and her brother's best friend/her new boss as they do their best to keep their situation professional. The tension is to die for, and when they finally give in, the fireworks go off! I highly recommend this hot read that you will devour in one sitting!

I loved both books in Illicit Temptations. The first one is a surprise pregnancy and I love the way the story plays out. You see very venerable sides to both characters as they try to navigate their situation. I love how caring and considerate he is of her. This was definitely my favourite of the two. The second book is a brothers best friend/work place romance. It was a quick spicy read the male character seems a lot more in tune with her wants/needs than she is of his. I wish we seen more of the build up of love between the two.
I enjoyed both books and cant wait for the next one to come out!

Again I love anything by Katee and this was no different. She loves how to spin a love story no matter how dark or different.

These were really great stories and Katee Robert is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors. Would highly recommend if you enjoy quick and spicy stories.

Love love loved this book! An amazing read & highly recommend this to everyone I know. Definitely a page turner

Woah! I didn't realize this was a two in one!

That was a great surprise.

Both stories were decent, the first one was less for me.
I don't lean towards the pregnancy tropes.

The second book was better suited for me, but nothing earth shattering.

A fun little mental escape into two spicy scenarios. I definitely enjoyed Make Me Need more than Make Me Yours. Accidental Pregnancy really isn't my favorite trope. But workplace romance usually hits the spot.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Harlequin Romance for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. I am a huge Katee Robert fan, but this is my first foray into one of her books outside of the Dark Olympus & Neon Gods series'.

Illicit Temptations is a 2-for-1 steamy, sexy, satisfying read. While I'm not usually a big friends-to-lovers trope fan, I was drawn in by the Chemistry between Becka and Aaron. Was it predictable? Maybe a little. Was it sexy and dirty, and spicy and made me like it anyway? YES. I devoured Make Me Yours (the first half) all in in one sitting and I'm not even ashamed.

The second half, Make Me Need, was also a bit predictable, but slightly less steamy, and with a bit less chemistry between the characters. Aaron's little sister Trish meet's Aaron's grumpy business partner, and well, you can probably guess, she falls for him. Literally and figuratively. Cameron wasn't a super likeable character. I'm sure that was the point of the whole opposite's-attract trope but I wasn't feeling it. There's a fine line between hate and lust, but I don't know any woman who would have put up with his nonsense.

I'll definitely recommend this book to my friends who I know like the dark, spicy romance stuff, and to other Katee Robert fans out there. It didn't disappoint, for sure, and I will likely read additional books in this series if more come out.

Katee Robert’s is a literary gem! Both stories moved quickly, has the perfect amount of build up and stuck with me. I only wish Cameron and Trish had an epilogue!