Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Temptation and Surrender

Subtitle: A Secret Love Child Romance

Author: Marlene Cheng

Genre: Fiction

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 1

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59243085-temptation-and-surrender

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Twins Geneva and Venice live lives that are intertwined but still very different. Geneva overcame physical issues and works as a doctor, while Venice struggles with mental issues and has a career as a lawyer. Neither’s life is without challenges, nor is their romantic life uncomplicated. A love child soon forms the focus of their attention.

What I liked about the book:

The clear ways in which the psychological struggles were displayed.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I enjoyed the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

The twist towards the end although I would love to know what happens next.

My least favourite bits in the book:

The book was enjoyable in its entirety.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.

What books could this be compared to and why?

Although this book is fiction, it also discusses mental health issues.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Yes

Adult Yes

If you like romance with a twist, this book may be the book for you.

I’m certainly looking forward to reading more by this author.

Book Description by Author:

Temptation and Surrender

This secret love child romance exposes illicit temptations—

A doctor-patient romantic encounter.

Complications compound.

The charismatic hockey player is married with children.

Fearing media fodder,

the conniving young doctor schemes to conceal her prize.

Indecision brings the unsuspecting athletic lover to his knees.

Despair tears him to his wit’s end.

He must choose:

To abandon his loving family

Or

To forsake his heart’s fathomless desire.

“Warm, psychologically introspective, culturally and spiritually revealing, and filled with the gentle flow of interconnected lives…”—Diane Donovan, Author/Editor, California Bookwatch

“Enjoyable read from start to finish! A unique intertwining of cultures, events, and emotions. Can’t wait for the next book!”—5 stars on Amazon, Dr. Diana, DDM

“Holy Cow! I would never have guessed Geneva’s last secret—brilliant!”—Joyce, a fan, Canada

“…a gripping novel that explores the depths and dimensions of human life…a must read for everyone.”—Maria Beltran for Readers’ Favorite.

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