Tempting Tristan: Tristan Brewer (Harborside Nights, #3)

by Melissa Foster

Tempting Tristan is a stand-alone M/M romance featuring two sexy, lovable alpha heroes.



TRISTAN AND ALEX



Fresh off the heels of yet another bad relationship, Tristan Brewer is taking a break from men to try to figure out where he keeps going wrong. He knows his biggest fault—he leads with his heart, not his head—and that’s never going to change. But after several introspective weeks, he’s beginning to get a handle on things. That is, until badass heartthrob Alex Wells walks into his bar...



Alex has spent eight years in the army, months in a hospital bed, and far too long hiding his sexual identity. He’s guilt-ridden, damaged, pissed off, and up for a Silver Star for the incident that nearly cost him his life—and kept him from his grandmother’s funeral. But all he wants to do is live the life he’s always dreamed of and forget his stint with the institution that allows but doesn’t necessarily accept.



The chemistry between Tristan and Alex ignites from the moment they meet, and the more time they spend together, the hotter the flames burn. But the closer they become, the more Alex's walls go up, and when the two walk onto a military base, Tristan finds out Alex’s physical scars aren’t the ones that run the deepest.



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"Melissa Foster is synonymous with sexy, swoony, heartfelt romance!" New York Times Bestseller Lauren Blakely



"With her wonderful characters and resonating emotions, Melissa Foster is a must-read author!" New York Times Bestseller Julie Kenner



HARBORSIDE NIGHTS is a sexy, hot, and evocatively real series of stand-alone romances that follows a group of friends who have known one another for years as "summer" friends, and now come together after college to build their lives. They're tough, edgy, and accepting--most of the time. This series is written in the same loving, raw, and emotional voice readers have come to love by New York Times & USA Today bestselling, award-winning author Melissa Foster with LGBT themes.



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AUTHOR BIO

Melissa Foster is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling and award-winning author. She writes sexy and heartwarming contemporary romance and new adult romance with emotionally compelling characters that stay with you long after you turn the last page. Melissa's emotional journeys are lovingly erotic and always family oriented--perfect beach reads for contemporary romance lovers who enjoy reading about wealthy heroes and smart, sassy heroines.

• ISBN10: 1941480519
• ISBN13: 9781941480519
• Publish Date: 1 December 2016
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 27 January 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: World Literary Press
• Format: Paperback (US Trade)
• Pages: 266
• Language: English

Reviews

[Lynn]

This is the third book in the Harborside Nights series and like the first two books; Catching Cassidy and Discovering Delilah, Tempting Tristan is a standalone novel.

Tristan Brewer is on a relationship hiatus after another disappointing break-up which has left him hurt, ignored and unappreciated. When Alex Wells walks up to the bar in the Taproom his radar is on high alert...as is every single available male or female in the bar. He likes what he sees, but he's straight right? Wrong! The guy with a swagger only has eyes for him...if only he wasn't taking a break!

Alex Wells is in Harborside to set down roots. He's taking over his late grandmother's bungalow and with lots of happy memories, he hopes to erase his past insecurities and start again in this small town. He's anxious to meet the man who befriended his grandmother and looked out for her before she died if nothing else to just thank him for his kindness. However, when he sees the sexy barman in the Taproom, he instantly knows his decision to come to this small town was the right one.

This M/M book packs an emotional punch as Tristan and Alex overcome their issues. The attraction between the protagonists is instant although the foundations of their emotional connection are laid before they actually meet, courtesy of the relationships they both had with Alex's grandmother. Therefore, when Alex walks into the Taproom during Tristan's shift, their physical, instant reaction is like a missing piece of a puzzle. Yet, nothing is clear cut as both have problems they need to work through to enable them to be together. Tristan throws himself wholeheartedly into his relationships, only to be hurt and used when things don't work out. He's comfortable in his skin when it comes to his sexuality although embarrassed that his interests are more than a little cliché for a gay man. Whilst Alex needs to get used to the fact he doesn't need to hide who he is anymore.

The author wrote this with a dual point of view however sometimes it was often difficult for me to keep track of which guy was speaking. Thankfully, that didn't spoil, what is a very enjoyable addition to the very engaging Harborside Nights series.

***arc generously received courtesy of the publisher EverAfter Romance***