BLOG TOUR STOP: Faith’s Temptation (Book One in the Dueling Dragons MC Series) by Rose Dewallvin: Review, Teasers, Playlist, and Giveaway

Author: Rose Dewallvin

Release: February 8, 2014

Cover Model: Jason JC Kurtis

Cover by: Get Real Graphics

Synopsis:

Faith Ann has always lived a simple life as the farmer’s daughter until one day something happens that will change her life forever. Now faced with the choices of flight or fight, she leaves home and doesn’t look back. Setting out on the journey of a lifetime.

Ryder Porter is the golden child of the DDMC. Thought to be a bad boy, he is also known as a teddy bear to the women that he lets in. Which are few and far between. Ryder is used to getting what he wants, so when fate intervenes and shows him something he wants, he goes for it. Though Faith is not his usual easy conquest.

Faith has never been one to give in to anything, but will Ryder be able to persuade Faith to give in to this temptation?

Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20426303-faith-s-temptation—book-one-in-the-dueling-dragons-mc-series?from_search=true

Buy Links:

Amazon US: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I78HA0A

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00I78HA0A

Amazon CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00I78HA0A

Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B00I78HA0A

Review

***ARC was provided by author in exchange for an honest review***

Faith’s Temptation is not your typical biker book, and I’m still torn as to whether or not its differences made for a better story or just a different one. Most motorcycle club books I’ve read are gritty and action packed due to the biker environment. That is not the case in this text because even though Ryder is a part of the Dueling Dragons MC, the vice president elect nonetheless, there are only a few scenes that focus on that lifestyle. Ryder is making amends for his father’s indiscretions, so he’s actually a truck driver transporting drugs for the Russians his father deceived. So, there’s really none of the no holds barred, reckless behavior that usually occurs in a motorcycle club. Ryder definitely looks the part of a biker, but the biker attitude is only shown sporadically throughout the text, mostly when he takes control during sex or talks with his biker buddies. For most of the story, readers see a softer side of him – the side that sees Faith as his soul mate – the one he plans to be with for the rest of his life.

Faith and Ryder getting to know one another and building their relationship is what drives this story, and although I’m glad that it is more relationship centered, I kind of missed the angst and dramatics…Ryder explains to Faith that he has killed and done other things that he is not proud of, but readers never get to see that side of him, so I feel like I don’t have a complete picture of Ryder, which takes away from the story a bit. The emphasis on their developing relationship also slows the story down at times, but I’m pretty sure it’s meant to so that when readers are hit with the cliff hanger at the end, they can anticipate that the action will pick up in book 2.

I really like Faith’s character, but like Ryder, I need more insight into what makes her who she is. She leaves her hometown to get away from her cheating ex, and it makes sense that she is hesitant with Ryder because she doesn’t want to get hurt again, but the mixed signals she sends him are excruciating at times. I will say though that girl power moment that Faith has really makes up for some of her childlike acts.

Overall, Faith’s Temptation works as the first part of a series. It provides enough backstory and storyline to set the stage for what will happen in book 2. It will be interesting to see how everything works out for Faith and Ryder. I hope that Ryder’s sister, Layla, is back because she loves both Faith and Ryder, but she also sees the dangers of them being together due to Ryder’s past. Good thing readers won’t have to wait too long to find out what happens next for Faith and Ryder.

3.5/4 poison apples

Author Bio:

Growing up in a small town close to Seattle, Rose saw many different walks of life. But growing up around bikers and rockers, she experienced most things people only dream of.

Now a thirty’s something wife, mother, sister, aunt and best friend –she is devoting her time and energy to bringing these experiences and many more to you in her books. Contact via

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