Oh man, I’ve been so excited for Gabe to finally get his girl!! Gabe and Bella are ion such different levels. I originally had this impression that Gabe was so much younger than Bella and that would be their main issue. I never would have guessed this man would LEVEL UP to be so charming, so romantic, and lay his heart on his sleeve!! He’s epic book boyfriend material. Bella, hmmm girl, we gotta talk, because her wishy washy non-sense for this man was driving me bonkers. She wants love, he loves her, she doesn’t know what to think, she makes things wayyy more complicated than need be. Going around in circles just proves that Gabe has a heart of gold!!

Bella and Gabe are truly perfect for each other, their journey is of healing and opening up to new possibilities. Growing from co-workers, to friends to lovers, they bring out the best in each other. Surrounded by their friends and family, and Bella’s super cute daughter Zoe, these two can finally find their way to a heart warming HEA! Jennifer Probst captures my heart with every book, this series certainly doesn’t disappoint ♥️

Not my first read by the author, I have read almost all of them and of course have read book 1 in this series!

This second chance slow burn romance has be feeling all the feels. Widow Bella Sunshine-Caldwel is a woman on a mission, that mission being raising her daughter the best way she knows and her business. That’s it, she has no time for anything else especially for her co-worker and fellow wedding planner Gabe Garcia who I mind you every woman has her eyes on in town. When days and nights turn into them seeing one another in a different light, especially Bella, their constructed plan(s) shatter and now what they have left is to either fight or be as is…their story is unique, hard, they both comes from a past and so many obstacles in the way, will they be able to maneuver them together or?

What I loved about this story is that it was different, the way the heroine thinks and the unique relationship they have down to him being an equal, something about it just drew me, the suffering, the pain and the happy. Can’t wait for more!

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Rating: 5 out of 5.
Romance: ♡♡♡
Steamy: 🔥🔥🔥
Triggers: NA
Standalone/Series: Book 2 of Series
Type: All Tags on top of this page!
Recommended: ☑

I love this series, and this book. This is the second book in the series, but you don't have to have read the first one to love this one. I love single parent romances with an adorable child in it, and this one checks that off with a check plus plus. Bella had lost her husband in a car accident when her daughter was just a baby. Gabe is the sexy, hot, sweet man that works with her at the wedding business that she and her sisters own. As he tries to win her heart, it is a swoon worthy outstanding story, that once I started it, it was so hard to put down. I am so looking forward to thie next book in this series. I highly recommend this book, this series, and this author.

I have been dying for this book! Gabe was so obviously in love with Bella, and she just didn’t want to see it because she thought she had to protect herself! The weddings, the friendship, the love...it’s just everything I could’ve hoped for and more! I can wait for the next book in the series, because that couple might just give this one a run for their money!

A heart string tugging emotional thrill ride filled with intriguing and engaging charters, witty and memorable dialog, heart racing twists and undeniable passion ..... Really enjoyed this heartwarming second chance over flowing with sweetly thrilling moments journey.

“Temptation on Ocean Drive” is a beautiful and sensitive story about a man who knows what he wants and the woman who is afraid to love again. Romance oozes from every page and I was swept away by the magic of the emotional journey. Gabe is one of the most romantic men I have ever encountered in fiction and his pursuit of Bella is tender, passionate and from his heart. His feelings for Bella are somewhat poetic in that he gazes longingly at her across the conference table, wishing they could be together.

This is one of the most enjoyable books I have ever read. It is uplifting, positive, and I didn’t want their story to end. I felt as if I was part of the family, crossing my fingers and praying that Gabe and Bella would always be together. I read many parts over again so I could savor the raw emotions exhibited by Gabe and Bella as they discovered the magic of being in love. Jennfier Probst’s eloquent tale of true love made me smile, become a bit teary eyed, and feel grateful that she has given us this remarkable story.

After reading Temptation on Ocean Drive I am once again impressed with Jennifer Probst's ability to weave a tale that I can get completely lost in. I had already read the first book in the series Love on Beach Avenue and really enjoyed the Sunshine sisters and the story of their business Sunshine Bridal. I knew that Bella's story was going to be difficult being that she was a young widow and mother. What surprised me was the depth of the story for her love interest and business partner Gabe. His story just grabbed my heart. We live in a society where everyone is judged by face value not by their character and Gabe has really been treated poorly. If I start giving details I will ruin their story which is wonderful and definitely a slow burn but appropriate for a woman that has been grieving her husband for years. I am looking forward to the youngest Sunshine sisters story and cannot wait to see where that takes us! Temptation on Ocean Drive was told from dual POV and had plenty of love, a few tears, bits of laughter and just enough steam!

Sunshine Sisters love! I loved the first book about the oldest sister and her assistant, Gabe, the sex-on-legs assistant. He is a stud with a heart of gold working in a female dominated profession and doing a fine job. Gabe is delicious as he fights off admirers and fosters a secret obsession for middle sister, Bella. She’s a widowed single mom living for her daughter and her job with her family’s company. Is she finally going to recognize the stellar man right in front of her? Gabe’s ready to settle down and be a family man. Bella and her too-cute daughter already feel like his family. I was so excited about this pairing but parts of it seemed off to me. Gabe’s drama was just so so and some of his actions didn’t mesh with his character. He is a smart, sexy handsome man but didn’t seemed like the alpha type. He didn’t need any help being a dreamboat. So responsible and trust worthy. I love the wedding/event planning backdrop and the creativity of these characters when they work together to pull off the perfect wedding. So much fun! These sisters are terrific and I hope there are more stories than just the three. The youngest and wild child is next. Artist Taylor and her best friend photographer, Pierce. He’s been smitten for years but she’s friend zoned him. Should be a good one. I can’t wait! 3.5 stars

Temptation on Ocean Drive is a slow-burn romance complete with epic emotions and amazing character development.

Bella has maintained control over every detail of her life since the death of her husband. Raising a child alone is a daunting task, luckily Bella has her sisters to lean on. However, Bella doesn’t feel as if she is truly succeeding at any aspect of her life due to her need to stay within the confines of the box she has placed herself in. Especially as she hasn’t really dealt with the overwhelming grief she buried along with her husband.

There has been an undercurrent of attraction between Gabe and Bella since Gabe joined Sunshine Bridal, however, Bella was determined to keep him in the co-worker zone until she is forced to get to know him better when they work a celebrity wedding together.

My heart hurt for Gabe and the devastating emotional and mental abuse he suffered growing up. I adored his view on weddings and being able to create that little piece of perfect for other people. The narrative deals with the objectification of men and the way in which it impacts their lives, careers and relationships. It was quite eye-opening to see this viewpoint and certainly made me more aware of my own actions. Due to Gabe’s good looks, he has to also navigate the constant female attention which has gained him the player label, although he is far from a player. In reality, Gabe is desperate for a stable loving relationship and a family to call his own.

Gabe and Bella are perfect for each other although they have to work through a lot of emotional baggage in order to get to the happily ever after they both deserve.

With only one Sunshine sister left unattached, the path has been paved for Taylor’s story in Forever in Cape May.

This was a simple and sweet read for me. Gabe and Bella for me instantly get the vibe that they are meant for each other. Bella has so much pain that she is carrying after the death of her husband.

Gabe feels like he really has to prove himself to her, and that is in a way kind of understandable and yet I just wanted to bang their heads together and make them see how much they are perfect for each other.

I really enjoyed the book and the story, it was the perfect read for me at this time.

It's been forever since o last read Jennifer Probst and this story made me realize what a mistake that was.

Everything about Gabe and Bella was perfect. From the way she shield her heart to the way he kept coming at her with his feelings and making her see there was more to them and their love than what she thought. Bella's awakening was magical and i was so happy to see that she saw more to Gabe and wanted to make him and the HEA they deserved hers.

As I said earlier it's been a while but after finishing this book I can tell you with certainty I'm coming back for more!!!

***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***

It is always good when you read a romance where the person that has to change is not the one you expected. In this case we have Gabe, the sexiest bachelor in Cape May, a title he loathes. He wants to and is ready to fall in love and be loved. Settle down and marry the one who would stand be his side. If only she would see him and not the gossip.
Bella Sunshine, single mother a full time wedding planner. She works with Gabe, but doesn’t really see him. Trust is hard for her, because to her everyone leaves and in the worst way.
Okay, so as I said before this is a refreshing and beautiful romance story, the author gives us a twist. A look at the opposite side and how they react when they are not seen for who they are. A romance. That stole my heart and filled it with all kinds of possibilities. This trip to Cape May was simply perfection!

Bella-Sunshine Caldwell knows loss. She thought she had her whole life planned out, until a drunk driver destroyed her dreams. After digging out of a deep depression, Bella’s main focus is her daughter (Zoe) and work. She’s good at what she does and handles PITA brides with patience and grace. Although she’s a wonderful, loving mom to Zoe her personal life is in shambles. She’s very insecure and believes “everyone” will eventually leave, so why get her heart involved...until Gabe.

Gabe Garcia had a crappy childhood. His dad never believed in him and put ideas in his head that if it weren’t for his good looks, he’d be NOTHING. Gabe worked in the city, but found peace at the beach and working for Sunshine Bridal. Recently, Gabe was given a promotion to which Bella wasn’t happy about. Again, she has MAJOR trust issues. Although she’s “nice”, she’s very distant where Gabe’s concerned. When Gabe and Bella are thrown together to work on a Dr. Seuss themed wedding, she discovers things about Gabe she never knew—because she believed the small town and “Beach Bachelor” gossip.

Let me just say, Gabe is an absolute SAINT! He loves freely, without judgement. He waited YEARS until he felt Bella was in a position to give him a chance, to give THEM a chance. He did everything to prove he was worthy of her and Zoe’s love, but she kept pushing him away with excuses. She was almost brutal with her judgement and words. I don’t know that I would’ve stayed around. The story does have a HEA, but it was a struggle to get there. I absolutely LOVED Gabe and Zoe’s interactions. She’s adorbs! I can’t wait to read Taylor and Pierce’s story. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.

Temptation on Ocean Drive!

This is Book 2 in Jennifer Probst’s Sunshine Sisters series. Unfortunately, I wasn’t enthralled with this book. It’s not that it was bad, but it wasn’t something I was flipping pages to discover what happens, but I was flipping to move the story along. I normally love Jennifer’s books, but the gossip, and repeated gossip, and Bella listening to gossip rather than her own heart and mind, was annoying to me. I am sure this is an anomaly for Jennifer Probst, so I am looking forward to a better book for the next in the series.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

"Temptation on Ocean Drive" by Jennifer Probst, the second book of the Sunshine Sisters series, reads as a total standalone, making it perfect for readers (like me) who haven't yet picked up the first book in the series.

Main characters Bella and Gabe were both very likeable and sympathetic, and it was easy for me to cheer them on to their HEA. Their journey presented a number of challenges because of the emotional baggage they both carried, and they each made some mistakes along the way. Somehow that just made their story seem more realistic and relatable, however, and when they finally worked through all of those issues and came together as a family with Bella's young daughter, Zoe, their happiness felt incredibly well deserved.

The book's secondary characters, most notably Bella's sisters Avery and Taylor, Avery's fiance Carter, and Taylor's best friend Pierce, were just as likeable as Bella and Gabe themselves and added a tremendous amount of depth and humor to the story. I loved the way the sisters interacted, and even though they often teased each other, it was clear how much they loved and supported each other. I also appreciated the way that the entire family pitched in to help Bella with Zoe.

Overall, I really enjoyed "Temptation on Ocean Drive" and recommend it for all fans of emotional contemporary romance. I will definitely be going back to read the first book of the series, which featured Avery and Carter's romance, and look forward to picking up Taylor's story next spring!

*Review copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

***ARC Provided by the Author***

Bella and Gabe were charming together and I believed in the attraction initially, but as the book progressed I found myself losing interest in this couple, which is really odd with this author as she is a go to author for me.

I was drawn to the idea that of a male in the bridal industry, and I liked the dynamic Gabe had, not only with Bella but also with the other sisters. But I am not sure I ever fully bought into the idea of Gabe and Bella as a long term couple, which made me not fully connect with them as much as I was expecting to.

While I did have issues with it regarding the main relationship and the way it evolved, I still really enjoyed this title and recommend it.

What a sweet wonderful romance. Bella is trying to protect her heart because she doesn't believe that she can find love a second time. Gabe is determined to show her thst he is someone she can trust. What a wonderful story.

Jennifer writes romances like no other, it’s emotional, with some fun, friendships, families and a little angst. This is the story about Bella and Gabe, and her little daughter Zoe. With whom I was already in love since book one, when she appeared countless times in her aunt Avery story.

Months after Zoe is born, Bella’s husband is killed in a car accident. That was 5 years ago, now she is focused on working with her two other sisters in the Sunshine Bridal, a wedding planning business, and raise her beautiful daughter. She doesn’t want and doesn’t have time to have romance in her life.

Gabe came to Cape May three years ago and started working at Sunshine Bridal ever since. Single, he has a reputation as a player in the small town, with a revolving door of woman going on. But none of it it’s true, from the first moment he saw Bella he knew she was the one. And he wanted to be in her and Zoe’s life permanently, he just needs to hope that Bella’s heart open to him and actual believe in his feelings.

He was the perfect swoon man ever, seriously high rate book boyfriend material. And he was all in. I loved his interactions with Zoe, it was sweet and funny. He would be a perfect addition to their little family if only Bella wasn’t frustrating the hell out of me.

She was constantly diminishing his feelings towards her thinking that he wasn’t serious or that he would eventually leave town for something big and better. And when they finally got together she preferred to believed everyone else but him. It was like he was never gonna be enough for her.

I was so happy when he finally stood up for himself and even though he loved Bella to pieces, he knew his value, he never did anything wrong to her and maybe she would never be ready to love someone else. They finally had their HEA, he so deserved it and I was so happy that she finally saw her errors and work her heart. As a fan o single parent and small town romances, it’s was a very good story and can’t wait to read the last book of the sisters.

j'ai adorééééééé Gabe qui m'a touchée de bien des manières mais j'avoue avoir eu un peu plus de mal avec Bella que j'aurais bien secouée une fois ou deux même si clairement on comprend ses angoisses et peurs. Mais Gabe m'a totalement faite craquer pour lui même s'il en vient à commettre quelques erreurs (mais bon, là aussi on ne peut que le comprendre). Encore une fois, l'autrice nous fait comprendre que rien de tel que la COMMUNICATION pour s'en sortir ! Ils sont quand même super mignons tous les deux et j'ai dévoré les pages pour savoir comment les choses allaient se passer !! Une très jolie romance !!

This is a Netgalley ARC review. All opinions are solely my own.

Temptation on Ocean Drive is book two of Jennifer Probst's series, The Sunshine Sisters. These books can be read stand alone but I don't recommend that. This series follows three sisters who run the family wedding planning business.

This book focuses on the middle sister Bella. She is a widowed mom who was sailing through life. Gabe is the friend and co-worker who has been trying to catch her attention. When these two are thrown together for an assignment it's a good read to see how they handle it.

Jennifer Probst writes fun and sexy books that usually follow a family and/or friends. I can't wait for the next book to see what shenanigans she creates for Taylor and Pierce.