Seduced

I haven't met a Lili Valente book that I didn't love! I really enjoyed getting a look into the world of restaurant owners/chefs. I loved the immediate attraction between the main characters. As always, I loved that there is some suspense and a problem to be solved in the middle, that isn't a traditional "black moment."

My favorite of the series! I knew it would be great and I was not disappointed. I loved that the hero was both younger and a virgin. Though it did give me a bit of a complex that the “older woman” was my age. But I also kept thinking, “Get it, girl! You are a total inspiration!” Not only was Cameron basically perfect, but the story was intriguing as well. I won’t give anything away, but it had some suspenseful elements that made the whole thing impossible to put down.

Seduced is the 3rd book in Lili Valente's V Card Diaries series. What an awesome series it is. Cameron is the sweet, kind, sexy, and talented sous chef. Oh and he is a virgin. Yes, you read it right, a 24-year-old virgin. Natalie is a 34-year-old chef new to New York and a mother. She has taken a leap of faith and is now also the new owner of the restaurant that Cameron works at. What a surprise for Cameron and Natalie when she walks into the restaurant to introduce herself to her staff but to lock eyes with the "cutest boy in the world" she met just hours before. Oh Boy! Can you say COMPLICATED! There is no denying the chemistry from the start that Cameron and Natalie share. As much as Natalie tried to stop that connection, in the end, she just couldn't. Cameron is just too charming. Although they each have their secrets, in the end, their struggle is what makes them so strong. This book was filled with steamy scenes, dirty talk, flirty banter, suspense, and humor. A little bit of this and a little bit of that made it JUST RIGHT! Perfection Lili Valente, perfection.

Cam gets his story told and I loved it! I forget the age of this band of friends/roommates, because they are a much more mature and put together than I think many people imagine 24-ish year olds to be. And this meet-cute…definitely unique and one I’ll remember for a long time. Pairing Cam with an older woman might have been risky if Lili Valente hadn’t brought to life the fun, sweet and very charming Natalie. She was just too cute for words. And her spunky daughter Chrissy was a welcome addition to their story, rather than just spoken about and not often seen. This sexy, funny series, which was already one of my favorites, got even better when Cam met Nat.

Seduced by Lili Valente was a flirty, swoony age gap romance that put the biggest smile on my face. I am loving Lili's Virgin Diaries series, and have been anticipating Cam's book since the start! I love that Cam falls for not only his new boss but that she is an older woman and a single mom. Even though Cam is a virgin, he seems so much older with such a kind and caring heart! I love his passion for his job as a chef, and his devotion and admiration for Natalie and Crissy! Natalie was a strong, brave heroine who as head chef in a male-dominated field and a dedicated mother to Crissy proved she was capable of having it all with Cam and keeping her little family safe. Cam and Natalie also have this instant magnetic attraction that becomes a little bit forbidden, but the temptation is too strong, and once they get together all the sparks fly! Overall, I loved this book! If you are a fan of an age gap virgin romance with a touch of suspense, a hot studly sous chef, a fierce boss lady mom, an adorable little girl, a hilarious bug worthy meet-cutes, supportive roommates besties, fancy benefit galas, giving into temptation, secret pasts, hot steamy first times, and a HEA that will seduce your heart in all the best ways, then you will love Cam and Natalie's story! I am looking forward to Jess's romance next!! **Audio Review** Jason Clarke and Amanda Ronconi narrate this audiobook. Jason truly embodied all of Cam’s charismatic and swoony qualities in his ability to love and cherish Natalie and Crissy in his performance. Amanda showcased Natalie’s dedication to her job, loyalty to her daughter, and trust in Cam perfectly!

I loved loved Cameron and Natalie (and Crissy’s story). Natalie is 34, a chef, a recent transplant to the New York city, and a single mother. Cameron is a sous chef, a 24 year old virgin and determined to find the perfect woman to lose his virginity to and find his forever with. When they meet at an unfortunate insect cooking class Cam thinks he may have found the one. Until the next morning when Natalie turns out to be his new boss who has a no fraternization policy. But the chemistry and the draw between them is too much to ignore fate and not to continue the swoony journey to their HEA. The book has a little bit of everything - sweet moments, steamy scenes, strong friendships, laughs, painful pasts, light danger, and all the heart squeezing love. Experiencing the journey of Cameron and Natalie as they fall in love and work through their individual issues, especially Natalie, gave me all the feels - you will laugh, cry, swoon, grind your teeth, cheer, get a little anxious, and happy sigh. This story includes three dimensional characters who grow, witty dialogue, and an engaging storyline with light angst. And Chrissy was a wonderful and integral addition to the story rather than a flimsy story prop. She’s simply the best T Rex. This is a standalone story and can be enjoyed without reading the other books in the series but do yourself a favor and read them. They’re all fantastic. I am excited to read what happens for Jess, the final virgin roommate. I willingly reviewed an early copy of this book.