Allure weaves an enchanting tale of love, self-discovery, and second chances through the lives of Lore Reed and Niko Lockwood. Lore, a free-spirited artist and devoted mother, brings warmth and vibrancy to the story with her creative passion and yearning for stability. On the other hand, Niko, a retired football star seeking fulfillment beyond fame, provides a compelling contrast with his desire to trade the spotlight for the quiet joys of family life.

This was my favorite in the series.

I enjoyed listening to this book so much! The narrators brought the book to life. I couldn't stop listening to it until I finished it. I've read the book, but to hear it was amazing. I absolutely loved it!

Already read the physical book, but the audio just brings it to life even more! I fell in love with the characters all over again! Also, I love that authors are giving new narrators a chance. This was first time hear the two and I can't lie and say I'm ready to hear more from them!

Allure by Iesha Bree is a seductive and emotionally charged romance that captivates from the first page. Bree masterfully crafts a story of undeniable chemistry, layered characters, and unexpected twists, all while exploring themes of trust, desire, and vulnerability. With its perfect balance of passion and heart, this book is impossible to put down.

A must-read for romance lovers who crave intensity and depth.

Thank you to Dreamscapes and Netgalley for an audio copy.

I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. I could have sworn I was there with the characters.
The narrators did a banging job as well.
Kudos to the team. Love the romance too.

This was an audiobook. While I very much enjoyed the story, I didnt vibe with the narrators. The times I felt they took away from the story was when they were speaking as the other MC. Despite that the speaking voices of the individual MMC and FMC was good. And the story was written well also. I love an MmC that make sure his girl is good even from the day they met. This arranged marriage concept was a trope I didn't know I needed. I'm here for it so much so I have 5 other books I also need to read.

Such a strong, beautiful couple! I’m loving these epilogues! I’ve been meaning to talk about this one but how do I explain why a 5 ⭐️ is a 5 ⭐️ without screaming? This entire series is Black love and written by Black authors and Allure is no different. Our fmc is both Black and Thai and her name is Lore. She’s a free spirit and I was obsessed with her from the beginning. Her man is named Niko and OMG is he everything she needed. He’s a football player yeah yeah yeah but this isn’t a sports romance okay. It’s hella romantic though. It got me swooning.

This one was one of my favorites so far!

I appreciated that this was more slice of life, and things weren't super tense. Fluffy I guess is the word I'm looking for, and it was just nice that things went well for these folks and I'm happy for them.

100% what I signed up for, and happy that I got to read this one.

The narrators did a wonderful job brining the characters to life.

Thank you to Dreamscapes and Netgalley for an audio copy.

At this point Arranged Hearts got me wanting to sign up immediately! This story was too cute and there was a slight twist to this book in the series! Niko, a retired NFL athlete, Lore, a successful arstist going by the pseudo name Allure, aren’t quite strangers. Unbeknownst them they both have reached a place in their life where they are looking for love and a partner.

Lore and Niko met several years ago early in Niko’s football career. A one night stand that left them both in the years to coming thinking of each other, so imagine their surprise when they see each other on the aisle? The way that they love each is what everyone wants, but this love is not without some difficulty of course!

Iesha Bree delivered the sweetest uncomplicated instalove arranged marriage that has ever existed. However I need angst, a little more drama and a lot more pages to get me across the finish line. All that to say, not everything has to be difficult. and I get that. While this wasn't my arranged marriage fantasy, I think it is the happily ever after that everyone deserves.

This book had all of the mile markers of a great storyline I just think it was rushed into novella length making it hard to get invested. I however have a lot more books to read of hers that are full length, I’m sure I will love based on what I read in Allure.

3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ .5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley for the ALC! Niko and Lore both went to The Arranged Hearts matchmaking service in order to find love and their happily ever after.

Niko is a retired football player and is ready to settle down with one woman and Lore is an artist and she’s ready for the same. They were matched by the service and didn’t know anything about each other and don’t see each other until the day of their wedding. They had an instant connection when they see each other for the first time, and only they know why. ☺️

There is a little bit of family drama in Niko’s storyline that they have to work through together, and we see him navigate through it while Lore supports him every step of the way. Overall, this was a solid read that I enjoyed , the narrator was great and I recommend.

I connected with the FMC & MMC from the beginning. They had incredible chemistry, although they had briefly met each other previously. This book series is based on an interesting arranged marriage concept that definitely worked for these two. Since they were familiar with each other, it took a bit of the spark away that would normally be present in this type of unique situation. However, it was a great read & I encourage steamy romance readers to put this one on their TBR! The narrators were great.

This was such a great book. I wasnt feeling the male narrator but i really enjoyed the romance and steam. Lure was such a charming FMC that had her man wrapped around her finger.

Allure was my introduction to Iesha Bree. This was the second book that I have read in this series, and I enjoyed the story development more than I did the first. Lore and Niko I saw at individuals that wanted more out of life although one would think that they had it all; however the one thing that they did not have was true love; someone to spend the rest of their lives with. The characters having known one another was a twist that I did not expect; those that meet through the exclusive arranged hearts meet for the first time at the alter. It was a pleasure to see Niko not cave to the pressures of his family, most notably his father, by following his heart. Lore was the epitome of loving and supportive wife.

4 ⭐

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It’s a sweet romance between two people that are supposed to meet at the alter. Only, they realized they’ve met each other before and had a one-night stand. I loooved how they both thought of a gift for the other person before the wedding and how much it resonated with the other person. These two were really meant for each other.

My only issue is that, for their previous encounter to have been so short, there was too much familiarity. I would love to see their love blossom on page.

Also, Niko was also in the wrong, he owes his family an apology too.

P.S.: This is what MAFS could be but the matchmakers keep playin' 🤣.

Thank you Dreamscape Media for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Lore is an artist and art teacher who is ready to get married and start her family. Niko is an NFL player going into retirement and starting his career as a sports broadcaster. He’s changing his career to make time for the wife and children that he wants. This is my third book in this series, the first where the characters actually met before the marriage. I’m a firm believer that if someone is for you, you will eventually end up with them. This story illustrates that concept beautifully. Other issues dealt with in the book are Niko’s relationship with his family (mainly his brother and father) and Lore dealing with being in the spotlight.

I love Mari as a narrator (I’ve listened to her narrate other books). I also enjoyed Dylan Ford’s narration. I also give the narration 4 stars.

A very very sweet and low angst story with some very good narration!

So far I’ve enjoyed this the most in this shared series. Our characters feel fully developed and with any conflict really existing outside of their relationship but still helps to keep them growing and learning as a couple. It’s a really fun play on second chance romance as well.

I will caution that there is a bit of a press on Christian based religion but I guess it balances out the spice? I don’t know. It stood out to me though and found it worth mentioning.

Overall a cute sweet read for anyone looking for a dreamy book with all the feels.

I am obsessed with this series. Allure by Iesha Bree is no exception to my obsession.

I love being able to discover all these new-to-me romance authors, with all this set in the same universe.

Okay so NFL player this time?!!! AAHHH! I love that hes a legend and respected, plus it means that our girl WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF.

These two have CHEMISTRYYYYYY and I love the way they become the married couple they set out to be. Their unique journey is beautiful.

Though I am loving all the book in the Arranged Heart Series, this one is my favorite so far. I loved that Lore and Niko actually had a run in before, so they weren’t exactly strangers when they met after being arranged to marry each other, Also I loved that they didn’t really have any issues with each other. It was Nikos family having the issues respecting his decisions and him as a grown man. Lore had her issues with coming to grips with realizing she was so deserving of people knowing she was the artist behind her art. These two had so much love and it just radiated off the pages (audio ) of this story, They were grown, mature, and so supportive of one another. The way they communicated with one another was also so admirable. I really am loving this series so much. Thank you Netgalley and Dreamscape.

This is a spicy little story about letting the fates align and just going for it. That’s what Nico and Lure did when they went to a match maker and agree to be married to this complete stranger in 2 days of matching. Also they do not get to meet until the day they marry, though once they set eyes on each other they quickly remember a one night stand they had a while back.