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Dancing with Desire #1

Tempting Distractions

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Money.

Having once known what it was like to never have enough, it’s been the driving force behind every decision I have made since I was sixteen. Now, at twenty-five, I answer to no one; everything I own is mine and no one can take it from me.

I’m not one of those sob-story people who shake their ass on a pole to get by, I do it because I’m great at it—because I love it. I thrive on the money and sense of power I get every time I take the stage, taking my clothes off is a small price to pay for what I get in return.

Love and fun are two words that haven’t been part of my vocabulary, at least not until there’s some serious changes made to the club I work at. With light comes the dark, and there are heavy shadows I have never noticed before—shadows that are cast by the man who won’t leave me alone, the man who wants me all to himself.

This isn’t only about me though, there’s also the man who keeps me safe, the guy who makes me laugh, and the other one一who takes some of the control I’ve never given away before.

Tempting Distractions is book one in the Dancing with Desire series—a dark romance, and it will end on a cliffhanger. Please beware of triggers such as: violence, foul language, explicit sexual content, and stalker/obsessive themes.

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Published October 23, 2021

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Ren Blakely

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Ren Blakely is a dark romance author who is addicted to coffee, pina coladas, and chocolate...all the beautiful things that makes life go around.

As an avid reader herself Ren loves badass and strong women, though she often wondered what happens to the other ones. The ones who can't beat the sh*t out of anyone but themselves, the ones with shortcomings, the ones who haven't had to grow up yet.

Now she's making it her mission to tell the stories of flawed characters, who may not fit the typical description of the tropes they belong to.

You can follow her on Instagram to keep up with new releases and other shenanigans @renblakelyauthor

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Profile Image for Aplis.
546 reviews40 followers
June 1, 2022
DNF. Nope.

The cover looked good. But the story was blehhh.

The heroine is a stripper and she starts dating three guys without knowing all three guys are friends and roommates. Two of the guys are so similar that im here wondering why the need for two guys?! Just have one.🤦🏾‍♀️
There's a stalker so maybe that might interest you. But the guys are so boring and girl is just blehh. I'd rather not continue.

Some parts of the book pissed me off for no reason. There's one scene where the heroine's bodyguard gets injured and she rushes to the hospital. When the nurse asks her how she's related to the patient, she screams out and cusses at her for no effing reason! Like that's a normal fucking question asked in a hospital. And there's another scene where one of the guys' is going to meet the heroine and he has a bottle of wine when he leaves the lift. But then he enters her house and she asks him if he wants wine and suddenly "there's no fucking wine bottle in his hand!!!" Where did it disappear?? I mean if a book is being written by two authors, you would think that it would be edited really well. But nope.
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1,650 reviews39 followers
October 14, 2021
I am OBSESSED!!!

Tempting Distractions follows the story of Baby (Mia) who is a dancer at a club called Serendipity. She loves her job and her clients. One night she is getting ready for a shift and she sees the new security guy and cant take her eyes off him. Then she meets the new event planner at Serendipity and he makes her laugh and she meets a guy in her business class that has her intrigued. The guys are Kas, CJ, and Alec. They are working their way to opening a youth center but some setbacks have happened and now Kas and Alec are working at Serendipity. Mia meets all 3 of the guys at different times and feels things for each one. As they get closer they realize she needs them to help her deal with a stalker issue and her stalker isnt too happy about her being with them.
I am so in love with this book and i know this series is gonna be AMAZING!! It has everything you could want in a book, drama, mystery, smexy times, a stalker, and the storyline is amazing! I cant wait for more of this series!!!
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741 reviews32 followers
October 28, 2021
This is a really interesting start to the series. I think what I liked most about this book is that the relationship progression was very realistic. Not an insta-love, we’re all together kind of thing, there were discussions about how to have the relationship as well as following the natural progression of a relationship and getting to know one another.

I like that each person has their own story and baggage but they begin to slowly open up more to each other. Like I said, it’s not insta-love, it’s more of a natural progression of a relationship and these authors wrote it very well. The men are best friends, like brothers, and they are all interested in the same woman but they don’t all know that initially. It is revealed and there are discussions about it. So this book focuses on the relationship of Mia with each of the men, more like she’s individually dating the three of them and they are all realizing this relationship/arrangement is working.

While the relationship stuff is happening there are little mysteries and darker secrets. The boys mention a “pet” a few times in their basement and don’t let Mia venture downstairs. I have a few theories but it really is only mentioned a few times so I’m hoping that’s addressed more. As well, Mia has a beyond creepy boss and a stalker. They could be the same, they could be different.

I like watching how they were all slowly opening up and becoming their authentic selves being together. The cliffhanger at the end surprised me, I didn’t think this book would end in a cliffhanger but the authors managed to torture us a bit. Can’t wait to learn more about Mia and her men.
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950 reviews8 followers
November 9, 2021
What is the pet in the basement?????

What a way to leave us hanging…….
Geez I don’t know where to start with this one!
Baby/Mia and Alec, Kas, Cj are all keeping secrets.
None of them have been in a real relationship and it’s all new territory.
Mia wants to be with them all and decides to take the step towards building relationships with each one.
This story has many layers and you peel one back to only find 10 more.
It’s sexy, funny, complex and there is major drama that they all have to face.
Definitely can not wait for the next book!!
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3,214 reviews45 followers
October 25, 2021
Stripper - Baby (Mia FMC) has a genuine sweetness and vulnerability even she does appear to be a bit standoffish to some in this book. Which she seems to keep even with her sleazy boss Mr Riley and his bitchy wife and everything they put her through.

I really liked the dynamic between Mia and the guys - Kas, Alec and CJ. Yes it was steamy between them but it was also caring too. As was her bodyguard Mark. Id like to know and read more about him. Sad in parts, pretty steamy and a flaming knockout cliffhanger ending. Im dying for the next book now because this one was so good!!!
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744 reviews78 followers
March 17, 2023
Bodyguard, stripper, event planner and a man passionate about helping kids?! Yesssss 🔥
I’m obsessed with Mia and her hot as fuck harem of men.
There was so much more to this story than I assumed there would be, I went into it blind and oh my god I don’t ever want to leave this world. It’s spicy, romantic, heart wrenching, sweet, and just so much more!
Definitely one of the best why choose romances I’ve ever read!
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520 reviews11 followers
October 16, 2021
I am so excited to have received a copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book in the new Dancing with Desire series. There are so many layers to this book, and going into this blindly I had no idea what to expect. Each chapter is in the voice of one of the different main characters. I loved how this was done as it really allowed me to feel the character development throughout the book.
Baby/Mia, is an exotic dancer, keeps to herself and is very independent. She loves her job and her clients, but can’t seem to get her sleazy jerk of a boss to leave her alone.
Alec is her new security guard, whom she can’t keep her eyes off from the day she is introduced to him.
Kas works at the club Mia dances at, as an event planner.
CJ is a social worker, and also takes a business class with MIA .
All three of the guys live together and are like brothers, and working towards opening their own business together.
Mia finds herself drawn to each of them, not wanting to choose.
You can feel the heat in this book, and it is HOT. There is a big element of mystery going on that really keeps you on the edge of your seat not ready for this to end. This book ends on a major cliffhanger ! So many unanswered questions that will leave you craving book 2!
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2,263 reviews33 followers
October 14, 2021
OMG , this was one of the best books I have read in such a long time. Tempting Distractions is the first book in the Dancing With Desire series by B C Morgan and REN BLAKELY . I started early last night and just could not stop reading . I simply adored every single minute of this phenomenal story . The heat , the emotion, the steam , let’s not forget the off the charts chemistry. Well those are only a few reasons why I was so intrigued and invested from the very start . B C and REN are two of my very favorite authors, every time I pick up a book by them , I know without a doubt , I will be taken on the ride of my life . Weather they are writing as a team or separately does not change the fact that you should be prepared , because you will be taken on the ride of your life every single time .
291 reviews3 followers
October 24, 2021
Wow! Wow! Wow! 🤩🤩🤩

This book just looked amazing after seeing all the teasers around and it definitely did not disappoint.

This is the first book in the Dancing with Desire series and it totally left me on a cliffhanger that totally blew my mind 🤯🤯.

Mia is an amazing fmc and I can’t wait to see more of her in book 2. Her three men Kas, Alec and Coen are all hot as hell and totally individual and each give Mia something different.

The story in this book is incredible and I absolutely cannot wait for book 2. It has everything you need and want plus much much more!

Totally on tenterhooks after that ending 😍😍
139 reviews1 follower
October 17, 2021
Loved this novel about Mia (Baby), who is a dancer at a club called Serendipity. She’s been treated poorly by her family because of her profession but she loves dancing and the power it gives her. She gets fascinated by three guys, Kas, CJ, and Alec. They are all working or classes in order to open a youth center, Second Chances. Honestly, they are all amazing and I’d be hard pressed to pick a favorite. This series is sooo intriguing and I cannot wait for the next book!
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894 reviews23 followers
October 31, 2021
Baby was the top moneymaker at Serendipity where she has been a stripper since she was sixteen. Nine years she has been working for the slimeball Mr. Riley and his evil wife, but the money was too good and she had plans for her life. Mark, the head of security, has been like a father to her and makes sure to keep her boss from putting his slimy hands on her.

As Baby is slathering the glitter oil over her body is disdain while her boss tries to get her to wear a nude bodysuit provided by one of her regulars for his eyes only, she tries to ignore him as she tries to wipe off the disgusting oils from the locations she needs to hold onto the pole. They are more interested in the money she brings in than the danger this oil can be on the pole.

When she is ready for the themed bachelor party dressed as a mermaid she notices the new security guy arrived in the private room with Mark. He had insisted that he needed someone to watch over her when there were scheduling conflicts. Although there were other bouncers watching the other dancers, Mark didn't trust anyone but himself in protecting Baby.

Alec, Kas and CJ are best friends and closer than if they had been born actual brothers. It has been their plan for years to go into business together and after going through many different ideas finally decided on a youth center with an after-school program. With CJ being a social worker and Alec and Kas' family life it was the perfect fit.

When they thought they had found the perfect location, Alec who was a personal trainer and Kas an event planner both put in their notices. Unfortunately, when the deal fell through their jobs had already been filled and they were now unemployed.

When Kas saw the advertisement for an event planner for a high-end strip club he figured what the heck? It was a job and he only needed it for three months. On his first day on the job, he overheard Mark wanting another bodyguard and suggested Alec for the job.

CJ is taking business classes in preparation for starting their business when he meets Mia who helped him in avoiding a determined woman who wanted his attention. As they started getting to know each other during their class project and showing his interest in dating Mia tells him that she is also seeing two other guys.

Imagine their shock when the best friends find out that the other men in her life are them. All three of them.

I absolutely loved this book! It is very well written and the storyline kept me enthralled from page one! This book is action-packed from the beginning to the horrifying cliffhanger which will have you praying. This reverse harem has darkness surrounding it with a dangerous stalker, more than one heartbreaking story of mistreatment by their families. But there is tons of erotic passion between Mia and her boys.

Mia has a mother who hated and treated her like trash even before she left home and decided to be an exotic dancer. She learned at an early age that her long brown hair and large brown eyes filled men's eyes with lust and she didn't see anything wrong with cashing in on it.

Alec, Kas and CJ couldn't be any different if they tried, but these gorgeous men had a bond that was unbreakable. They were each other's chosen family and would do anything for each other even if they got on each other's nerves at times.

Alec with his messy jet black hair and steel-gray eyes was cold and hostile to keep everyone at arm's length was a former personal trainer. He learned early in life that you needed a strong body to fight back. He wanted to provide the kids with an outlet for their rage with physical activities.

Kas with his blonde hair and blue eyes used humor as his barrier and told the worse jokes. As an event planner, he was excited to put together events for both the kids and for family events.

CJ may look like he has the perfect family, but his scars are hidden deep. His light brown hair, green eyes and cocky attitude might fool some, but he is having a harder and harder time dealing with the red-tape keeping him from protecting the kids coming across his desk.

This book is an emotional rollercoaster. You will laugh, you will feel anger, you will cry and you feel definitely feel the heat steaming through these pages. As cliffhangers often do they sneak up and grab you by the throat and this one is no different. My heart dropped. I hate that the next book won't be released until next year, but I am highly looking forward to it!

I know some don't like cliffhanger books, but this book is movie-worthy and I highly recommend it! These authors did an amazing job and I look forward to reading more books written by them in the future!
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717 reviews14 followers
October 30, 2021
BC Morgan and Ren Blakely did a fantastic job with the start of the Dancing with Desire series. I don't know what it is about fmcs being strippers, but I always end up loving books where this is the case. I suppose it is because there is often such a negative connotation to women in these types of jobs. They aren't smart, they are easy, they are only good for their body, etc. But sex work is work all the same and the people working these jobs are human beings, the same as you and me. They have feelings, families, and passions. Morgan and Blakely showed stripping in a more positive lighting, showing the fmc, Mia, taking her love for dance, owning her own body, and not being ashamed in what she does. 

As far as a fmc goes, I absolutely loved Mia! Like her guys, she also has a rough past that continues to creep up on her when she tries to get close to her family. Being family or blood does not give you the right to treat those you are supposed to love like they are beneath you. However, over the progression of this first book, I think Mia has come a long way. Her walls were built so high that she hardly ever let anyone in, making her come off as cold and unapproachable, but the three men, Kas, Alec, and CJ, were able to see a completely different side to her. If you put in the effort, you reap the rewards, and they really brought out a much happier and lighter side to Mia once she was able to loosen up a bit and begin to trust them. 

Kas, CJ, Alec are so darn likeable. Usually I at least hate one guy in the harem at first and then warm up to them later on in the series, but this isn't the case with this book. The guys are all so different but somehow work well together as friends. Kas is the funny, creative one, always able to make Mia laugh when it wasn't an often occurrence. CJ is the more serious and calm one of the bunch, keeping everyone focused on what they need to be focusing on. Alec is broody and affected by an early time in his life that now warps how he views women and relationships. All of these men, like Mia, have experienced something dark or traumatic in a way that has led them to the path they are now on. The pieces may be broken, but they are still there. It was nice to see how Mia and then men, when around each other, brought out the best in each other. There's still so much being kept under wraps about them, and I can't wait for them all to be even more comfortable with each other to be able to reveal their pasts without worrying about judgement or pain.

There are a lot of things being kept secret in this book so far, especially regarding the guys, Mark, and Mr. Riley. The stalker bit in the story is thrilling and adds a contrast to the budding relationship between Mia and the guys. It's a nice balance of romance and suspense. Who doesn't love a little bit of romance with a side of creepy? But it's a little upsetting that with the stalker being increasingly more involved as the story continues, that they are keeping Mia out of the loop with a lot of it. I expect things to go downhill real fast because she isn't as aware of how serious the situation is as she should be. When secrets are hidden things just don't end well. Hopefully the guys get the memo and include her pretty soon otherwise I have a feeling they will regret it. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
493 reviews9 followers
October 23, 2021
These ladies have delivered a deep and gripping story that makes you question your initial perception of people and their job choices/appearances. There are so many layers to each character, we have only just scratched the surface but every little tip bit leaves me wanting more.

Baby/Mia is viewed as cold and stuck up by her colleagues at work when in reality she's firecly independent and driven has a passion for excellence at work and cares about her long standing clients. Underneath the surface Mia is driven by a past that has scarred her and desperately in need of being valued and loved.

I absolutely love the bond the guys share, they have grown up together, protected and built each other up, they really are brothers in all but blood. Alec the hot headed personal security guy, Kas the upbeat and fun event planner and Coen the shy social worker who is focused on getting a business qualification.

It was interesting to see how Mia fit with each of the guys and the qualities she pulled out of them and how as a group they worked out how a relationship would work between all of them.

The amount of darkness that lurks in and around these 4 is unreal and we only get small glimpses of it in a foreshadowing of what's to come. The dirty, obsessed boss who wants to own and control Mia, the other players who are facilitating him, Mark knows more then he's told anyone. Then there's the darkness the guys are hiding with their pet, who are they what did they do to end up in the basement and what will the guys do with them?

We are looking at the tip of the iceberg, there is so much coming for these guys from so many different angles, I'm certain we're in for the ride of our lives.
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534 reviews7 followers
October 23, 2021
Absolutely Phenomenal Read ❤️⭐️

It has taken me a lil bit to actually be able to properly process how this book left me feeling. It definitely had its dark stalker moments and very questionable references about a ‘pet’ in the basement which I hope gets some light shed on it in the next book lol. But this book was a definite emotional rollercoaster. This is a story about 4 individuals who each come from pasts that have hurt and molded them into who they are today. Mia who only trusts one person in her life and that’s her bodyguard Mark until three handsome men force their way into her life. Alec, CJ, and Kas are roommates, best friends, and future business partners, and none of which have forged a relationship with anyone or gone beyond one night stands until Mia walks into their lives. Alec becomes Mia’s new bodyguard when Mark gets attacked, Kas is Mia’s and Serendipity’s event planner, while CJ is her classmate and a Social Worker for abused and neglected children. You will get to peek into each of their pasts, but the tales that are the hardest to hear are what the children CJ helps go thru. Mia will struggle with a stalker and secrets will be revealed and kept away from her. But the best part of this book is how each and every one of their walls come down and each begin to trust and to love and experience ‘firsts’ with Mia and Mia with them. The ending tore me up so just a heads up there is a major cliffhanger but this book is definitely worth the wait to find out what happens next and I’m hoping that all will be ok. So if you love a Strong Independent FMC and Broody, Protective, Loyal and Loving MC’s then you will love this book. 100% recommend it.
15 reviews
October 24, 2021
Where do I even begin. This story isn’t just a jump in and jump out kind of book. Once you get pulled into it there is no coming back until you have consumed the entire thing. Like most interesting story lines, it needs to have that pull for you to enjoy it. This can definitely be seen in this book. I will definitely be adding this book to my re-read pile. From the moment I picked up Tempting Distraction by BC Morgan and Ren Blakely I was drawn into Baby’s/Mia’s world. Many find her life and job degrading, not Baby. She actually enjoys her job and nothing and while no one else might understand, she will not change for anyone. She does what she wants and doesn’t apologize for it one bit.

The feelings and questions that keep popping into my head have me panting with need for the next one. Everything between Baby/Mia and her three heart stopping men allows for you to see the heat building. It is part of the reason why I couldn’t put it down. Now even after I have been done reading it I still can’t get it out of my head. I find myself trying to figure out what is going to happen next…

Needless to say, I can’t wait for this book to be finished because I need to know what is going to happen. My obsession with this book might seem strange to some, but I have that pull that draws me in and I can’t help it.

If you’re looking for a book that will take your breath away and keep you wanting for more than this book is definitely the one for you. Don’t hesitate, pick it up and start the journey with Mia today, It will truly give you all the feels.
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331 reviews31 followers
October 19, 2021
I don’t know what it was but it took a while for me to really get into this book. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

I love the chemistry between Mia and her Harem of men Alec, Kas and CJ. The relationship between them seems effortless and natural.

There is a lot of past trauma with the characters which you go through to see how they are the way they are. Which is written really well.

There seems to be so much going on with this story yet we are only just beginning especially with some secrets that they all have (ahem basement)

I love that it’s a multi POV book as everyone gets to show who they are as a character. I have laughed quite a but whilst reading which is quite refreshing when seeing quite a lot of darkness.

There is some spicy scenes which are 🥵

That ending though, I knew it was going to end there and my heart can’t take it 😫 Looking forward to finding out what happens next though.

I’m glad I kept going as I can see that this is going to get explosive and I’m really looking forward to when it goes boom 🖤
October 23, 2021
As soon as this book was announced it caught my eye and i had to add it to my TBR List as soon as i could. I've read Ms.Blakely's work before but i'm new to Ms.Morgan's and i was so glad that they were joining forces! I enjoyed this first installment!

It didn't take long at all for me to get into the Dancing With Desire world. This first book in Mia, Alec, Kas, Cj's journey got my attention. I wasn't sure what all was going to happen in this first book which i really liked. I enjoyed getting to dig into this world with these characters and how i felt many things.

With Tempting Distractions, Ms.Morgan and Ms.Blakely have created a good read! I'm looking forward to the second installment, Untold Secrets!


*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from Affinity Author Services / the authors*
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96 reviews6 followers
November 1, 2021
A Great romantic suspense book and a great start to a new series. This book has a lot of heat, smut, and emotions.
I couldn't put it down once I started reading, and I stayed up way too late to finish this. This one ends in a cliffhanger, and I can't wait to read the next one.
Loved the characters in this one, and I can't wait to see what's in store for them in the next book. Mia is an amazing FMC.
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869 reviews5 followers
October 29, 2021
Well, hello there Baby! This book dragged me in from the first page, I didn't want to put it down. Baby works as a stripper, she can't complain about the money she makes either. She's never been in love, and honestly, isn't interested in anything more than a one-night stand. That is until she comes across three gorgeous men, Alec, CJ, and Kas. She knows two of them are friends, but not the third who she meets separately from the other two.

Each character has a past, and some see themselves as broken. But together they can help each other fix the cracks. The heat is off the charts in this one, and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Can't wait for the next one in the series, especially with that cliffhanger ending.
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1,485 reviews57 followers
October 29, 2021
After reading the blurb, I had to read the story and I’m so glad I did. Tempting Distractions is everything I thought it was going to be and more.

Mia “Baby” is a stripper at a club called Serendipity. Working her way out of poverty, she’s determined to make something of herself. Through work and school she meets three very different men, forming strong connections with each. As they grow closer they realize Mia is in danger and will do everything they can to protect her.

Mia is an amazing FMC. She’s strong, sassy, and knows what she wants. The guys are all so different, yet compliment Mia perfectly. I love the multiple POVs, so we get to see inside the minds of the men. There’s steam, suspense, and secrets. Tempting Distractions is tastefully done and I can’t wait for book 2.

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342 reviews10 followers
October 30, 2021
Amazing Dark RH Romance
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The characters, the chemistry, the unfolding plot, the mystery and the cliff that leaves you hanging dry! All a recipe for perfection. I have never been so intrigued by a pet in all my life. IYKYK!! What is going on?!? The authors did a wonderful job at giving each of the men their own distinct voice and developing the relationship between them and Mia in their own way. Love love love. I’ll be on pins and needles till book 2 comes out, can’t wait.

5/5 ⭐️
3/5 🌶
2/5 🖤
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1,020 reviews16 followers
October 23, 2021
I love a good romantic suspense with a RH thrown in.

Thoroughly enjoyed this book by these two authors about a stripper - Mia/Baby - with a heart who becomes involved with 3 men - Kas, Alec, CJ -who are bffs and roommates. They’re not even a problem really. Quite the opposite since she’ll need them to deal with family members from hell, hostile bosses and a stalker.

Be prepared for some steam, emotion, twists and a cliffhanger that will make you mad because you have to wait for the next book.

I love the guys right away. All perfect in their own ways. I I’ll say I had to warm up to Mia a bit. But once the story rolled on, I became invested in her as well.

* I received this book as an ARC for an honest review.
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460 reviews1 follower
October 31, 2021
This is going to definitely one of my new favorite series. All of the guys are hot and Mia is such a strong and feisty main character. I love that Mia meets all of the guys individually and falls in love with them over different things. There is drama, sexiness, suspense and mystery as they try and figure out who is stalking Mia as he starts to escalate things because she is with other men. I can't wait for book 2.
1,085 reviews8 followers
October 31, 2021
NO DON'T LEAVE ME THIS WAY. 😟 a cliffhanger not to be missed.😮😮 I love Baby she has an honesty about her that unfolds as you read her story. Her meeting with Alec, Kas. And CJ just adds warmth to an already hot read, it's only the start but I can wait for more. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
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855 reviews19 followers
November 2, 2021
Tempting Distractions is the first book in the Dancing With Desire series by B C Morgan and Ren Blakely. I did not know what to expect but it did take me a little while to connect with the characters.

Tempting Distractions follows the story of Mia (also known as baby) who is a dancer at a club called Serendipity. She has suffered loss and emotional abuse when she was a child so she left home as a teen to make it o her own and she does not rely on anyone, Until she meets 3 different men Alec, Kas and CJ. The relationship between them seems natural. One keeps me safe, One makes her laugh, and the other one takes some of the control which she has never given away before.

There is some mystery and bread crumbs dropped in this book (aka the pet) which keeps you wanting more as you want the answers, This story ended on a cliffhanger so now we wait for book 2 to get the answers we need.
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134 reviews3 followers
November 22, 2021
So Tempting Distractions was distracting. I am not sure because it was a co-write with an author who I adore(Ren Blakely) and an author I had never read before (B.C. Morgan). It had some disjointed scenes for me personally. And it didn't grab my attention in the beginning. Like it made sense, but just didn't always transition well. And that could be because too many cooks in the kitchen.

I have a lot of questions though going into book 2. Like Mia's mom and her relationship with Mia. It seems she has a great relationship with her other kids, why is she such a tool to Mia? The pet???? I have theories of what the pet is and why the guys have a pet but I'd like some confirmation! How did all 3 guys come to be friends? That wasn't 100% clear, or I missed it.

So Alec, C.J., and Kas...eh. I feel like Alec and C.J. are the least alike. But Kas other than being super funny doesn't stand out to me. I love Alec's protective nature. But C.J. has some issues that confuses me. He had the most normal childhood of everyone, but seems the most resentful.

I really am looking forward to reading book 2. I'd like to see the progression of the story going forward. I really did enjoy a lot of the book, but can't voice a lot of what I exactly liked about the book without giving out spoilers. It is a fun read and I read it quickly. And I want to read the next one.
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267 reviews11 followers
December 24, 2021
After reading one of these authors previous series I was really looking forward to seeing what she did next. I have never read any of BC Morgan's work before so this was also a new author to me. It's also follows a different character than I am not used too.

Mia a.k.a Baby works at Serendipity as the clubs most popular stripper. She is the money maker of the business and I really enjoyed taking a peak into this world. I really enjoyed the characters personality and beliefs loving how the author has written her.

Unlike other books with the stripper job angle Mia is confident and unashamed of her job. Being really good at her job she does it because she loves it putting a more positive spin on the job role unlike most books where the female has no choice. Most books take a more negative view that the female only does this because they have no choice and fallen on hard times. This new view kept me interested and curious to find out more.

Tempting Distractions is written insanely well and highlights that you should never judge a book by their cover. Whilst being a stripper she also attends business classes showing there is more to Mia than first meets the eye.

What I love most about reverse harem stories is seeing the men of the harem complimenting different aspects of the main woman. I also love seeing the men come together and establishing a brotherly bond. In Tempting Distractions this is different as all the men are in fact such close friends they might as well be brothers. Alec, Coen and Kasper.

Despite all the positives there is a lot of darkness, danger and family secrets. Each member of the harem have their own issues and secrets to work through. Only time will tell whether revealing these secrets will be worth sticking around.

A really good read that I would definitely recommend to anyone especially people who want to dip their toes in a stripper romance novel.
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353 reviews3 followers
July 6, 2022
Tempting Distractions is the first book in the new Dancing With Desire series. It is a co write between B.C. Morgan and Ren Blakely. I have never read anything by Ren before, but this book blew any expectations out of the water. It was full of wonderful characters, mystery, intrigue, twists and turns. I loved every minute.

Baby's story is not what it seems at first. I instantly loved Baby for her tenacity, her sense of humor and desire to take control of her situation. She doesn't pity herself in anyway and I love that she isn't a whiny damsel in distress. She owns her choices.

As the story progresses it definitely moves to darker pasts full of trauma and secrets and I loved trying to figure out the mystery of it all.

There a lot of questions I still have and I absolutely can't wait for book 2. This was a wild ride that I did not want to end!!
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975 reviews19 followers
February 25, 2022
A dark romance story shrouded in mystery!

Tempting Distractions, the first book in the Dancing with Desire series by Ren Blakely is a dark romance story that is heavily shrouded in secrets, mysteries and hinted at darkness and is so captivating it will keep you guessing till the end!

Our FMC Mia has lived a hard life, leaving home at 16 she basically found a living working as a stripper under the stage name Baby—pulling herself from a life on the streets into becoming one of the top performers/earners for a somewhat reputable club called Serendipity. And though Mia enjoys her job and loves her regulars, she definitely could do without her super creepy boss and his jealous bitter wife—both of which are super sketchy and I can’t wait to find out more about them!

However, thankfully Mia has the head of security, and her pseudo dad Mark, to look after her and help keep her safe because even he doesn’t trust them around Mia. Which is how Mia meets her men. Alec, Kas and CJ are best friends, roommates and self proclaimed Blood brothers—who all end up having strong reactions to Baby/Mia upon getting to know her. I loved how each of their relationships developed differently and how some were even clueless they were having feelings for the same girl. I loved how different they each are, pulling out different reactions from Mia, though each of them is super sweet and caring around her and starts to treat her like the queen she is. However let’s just say I’m dying to find out more of their hinted at dark side!!!

And while at times the story felt a tad disjointed (as certain scenes didn’t seem to flow as well as the others and were a bit ambiguous, leaving a few holes and more questions than before) for the most part the storyline held true and was definitely intriguing enough to keep you going as a reader because you just needed those answers!!! So really…it was a brilliant move on the authors part! Well done Blakey, well done!

Overall this is a super intriguing, slow burn RH romance that has layers upon layers of suspenseful mysteries that will leave you begging to uncover! Full of a variety of characters with fun humorous interactions and of course tons of steam, drama, suspicious activities and shady characters this is a story that you have to read for yourself! And that killer cliffhanger?!? I cannot wait for the next book—thank heavens it’ll be out soon!

Also…I really need to know more about Mark and can’t wait to hear more about their pet! Though I totally have my guesses and if I’m correct…let’s just book 2 is definitely going to get a little bit darker. ;)
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