book cover of Secret Temptation
 

Secret Temptation

(2026)
(The third book in the Barlowe Boys series)
A novel by

 
 
Ever since I became an adult, I’ve had one goal: get as far away from Solitude, North Carolina, as possible. There’s nothing for me here and it’s not like this town was ever home anyway. The only thing Solitude has ever offered a girl like me is trouble.

And then I meet Lawson Barlowe.

He looks out of place standing in front of my carnival booth, dressed all in black, tattooed arms crossed over his chest, dark eyes promising an escape from my problems—even if only for a little while.

I should ignore him. I should send him on his way and never look back. The last thing I need is something tying me to the place I’m desperate to leave behind.

But Lawson Barlowe doesn’t give up easily.

The more time I spend with the stoic, gorgeous man, the harder he is to resist. And since neither of us is looking for forever, a summer fling seems harmless enough. One last reckless adventure before I leave Solitude behind for good.

Except this town is full of ghosts, and mine refuse to stay buried…

When the man I’ve been trying to escape crashes back into my life, I realize that I might not get a chance to make a clean break.

And I might not ever get to tell Lawson Barlowe how I really feel.

Welcome to the Low Bar in Solitude, North Carolina! Get ready to fall for the Barlowe brothers—these men are possessive, protective, and over-the-top when it comes to the women they love! The books in this series are filled with all the forbidden, swoony, steamy feels you want and a guaranteed Happily Ever After!



Genre: Romance

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