Sweet Temptation by K.C. Lynn

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

“If you could go back and change one moment in your life what would it be?” I expect him to say the week the three of them were held prisoner, but what he says next is something that I will remember for the rest of my life.

“It would be to find you sooner, because I would have never let anyone hurt you.”

And that was the moment I gave Sawyer Evans my whole heart.

Scars Beneath the Surface

The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💙💚💜❤️
Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Chemistry: 🧪🧪🧪🧪🧪
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏🌍
Character development: ☺️🤣🙁🥰
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration

💔 Heroine: Grace

Grace’s story begins in trauma: at seventeen, she survived a brutal attack that claimed her mother’s life, only to be placed in the care of someone even more monstrous. Now, three years later, she’s rebuilding in Sunset Bay, South Carolina—working long shifts at a local diner and slowly stitching together a life from the scraps of her past. Despite the pain, Grace is grounded by gratitude and the quiet strength of new friendships.

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🛡️ Hero: Sawyer

Sawyer is a former Navy SEAL haunted by a mission gone rogue—one that ended in captivity, torture, and a hard-won rescue of trafficked women. Discharged with honor and a settlement, he and his two brothers-in-arms relocate to Sunset Bay, where they invest in a local gym and try to reclaim a sense of purpose. Sawyer’s scars run deep, but beneath the bravado is a man searching for something real.

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🔥 Plot Pulse

Grace wants nothing to do with Sawyer. He’s cocky, gorgeous, and radiates player energy—exactly the kind of man she’s learned to avoid. But Sawyer is drawn to her quiet fire and haunted eyes. He teases, flirts, and pushes her buttons, not realizing that behind her guarded walls is a woman fighting to stay afloat. Their chemistry simmers, complicated by trauma, trust issues, and the slow burn of emotional healing.

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✅ What Hit Home

• Grace’s resilience is the heartbeat of the story—her grit and determination make her easy to root for.
• The romance is both tender and steamy, balancing emotional depth with physical tension.
• Subplots tied to Grace’s past add texture and stakes, enriching the central love story.

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⚠️ What Felt Worn

• Sawyer’s transformation from womanizer to devoted love interest felt a bit rushed.
• His one-night stand—technically not cheating, but emotionally jarring—undermined the budding connection with Grace. It’s a moment that stings, even if it fits the messy reality of early attraction.

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🎧 Narration Breakdown

Callie Dalton lends Grace a voice full of warmth and vulnerability, capturing her emotional arc with nuance. Her character work is solid, though her pronunciation of “Sawyer” (more like “Sol-yer”) was a minor distraction. Teddy Hamilton, as expected, delivers a commanding performance—his voice adds weight to Sawyer’s internal battles and keeps the pacing taut. Together, their dual narration brings rhythm and resonance to the story’s emotional beats.

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📝 Final Take

This audiobook blends trauma recovery, slow-burn romance, and small-town grit into a story that’s both raw and redemptive. Grace and Sawyer are two broken souls learning to trust again—and while the journey isn’t perfect, it’s undeniably heartfelt. If you’re drawn to stories of survival, sizzling tension, and emotional payoff, this one’s worth the listen.

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