While I enjoyed the story I kept feeling like I had read it before or something very similar.
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It was book 5, but it went well just jumping right in. I soon had the hang on things. And as it was HPNR the books all have different couples.

This book is about Lady Olympia. She was so kind, all big heart. Smart and just the kind pf person that would be a perfect friend. She also knew what she wanted and never gave up. She does have some secrets that we later learn.

The hero is a rake with a truly bad rep, but then he also have the mother from hell who does everything to destroy his rep even more. Oh she was beyond evil. But Brant is not as bad as he seems and together they make quite the team as they try to save his sister and more. Sparks fly.

Danger and passion is what makes this book. Because it gets dangerous, and they get close. But there is also more, her warm heart and her big family. Yes we meet a lot of them, some that has had their story told and some whose story is yet untold. What a family they are, and it made me curious.

It was a good historical paranormal romance, and I liked the dangerous aspects, it gave the story something more. ( )

If He's Tempted is the fifth book in the Wherlocke series, but it's the first book by Hannah Howell for me. Although this book did allude to some characters and situations that no doubt took place in the previous books, I never felt lost. Because of that, this book got off to a good start.
I was intrigued by this book because it's a historical romance with a paranormal twist. Lady Olympia Wherlocke and her family have certain gifts. I like that the author combined two genres. It wasn't overly paranormal but had enough mystical elements to intrigue. Olympia's gift is of foresight. Although I don't think she could have expected what was going to come her way. Her world is turned upside down when she receives a visit from a distraught young lady who begs for her assistance. Olympia can hardly refuse, so she sets out on a journey to find this girl's brother, Lord Brant Mallam, so that he can put an end to the young girl's engagement to a vile man. This is only the beginning. Before long Olympia finds herself in over her head; not only with the Mallam family but also with Brant.
The story was captivating. I found myself curious as to where the story would go next. The protagonist of the story was just pure evil. I kept hoping for a redeeming quality, but I found none. I liked the main characters, Olympia and Brant a lot. I thought they had good chemistry together. This book definitely made me want to check out the other books in the series as well as read the books that come after this one.
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I did not enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed the first three in the series. I thought Brant was kind of a weak character and Olympia did not have a strong enough personality. ( )

This is the first Hannah Howell book I have read. Loved, loved, loved this book! Awesome characters, everything you want in a summer read! I will definitely pick up another book by Hannah Howell. ( )