Welcome to Temptation/Bet Me Read online

  —modernmag.com

  Welcome to Temptation

  “Crusie charms with her brisk, edgy style . . . a romantic comedy that adds luster to the genre, this effervescent tale will please readers.”

  —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

  “Crusie blends a combination of likeable characters, gossipy small-town life, and a plot spiced with some steamy sexual situations into a highly entertaining read.”

  —Library Journal

  “Funny and inventive, this is sure to please Crusie’s enthusiastic fans and attract new converts.”

  —Booklist

  “A book you’ll want to read again and again and recommend to your friends . . . a masterpiece of sensationally wicked humor and spicy sex . . . one bite and you’re hooked. If you only buy one [book], let it be this one. It’s phenomenal!”

  —The Belles and Beaux of Romance

  “Crusie is a master of characterization . . . Welcome to Temptation is filled with twists and turns that will give much pleasure to an adoring audience that will demand sequel after sequel.”

  —Affaire de Coeur

  “Crazy, funny, and sexy . . . the host of uniquely unusual characters and the engaging plot will have fans eagerly awaiting this author’s next masterpiece.”

  —Rendezvous

  “Jennifer Crusie is on her way to becoming the Michael Jordan of the genre.”

  —Borders.com

  “Wickedly delicious.”

  —Contra Costa Times [Walnut Creek, CA]

  Crazy for You

  “A delight! She’s certainly the heir to the beach-reading throne.”

  —Los Angeles Times

  “Her characters have sharp edges that lend themselves to both comedy and villainy.”

  —The New York Times

  “The story comes together with just the right touches of humor and some pretty sexy dialogue. Crusie hasn’t yet achieved the name recognition of Sandra Brown or Nora Roberts but this effort proves she is every bit as good.”

  —Library Journal

  “An updated, rollicking version of Peyton Place . . . Crusie infuses a great deal of humor about human nature into this contemporary romance, deploying as well an engaging cast of characters.”

  —Publishers Weekly

  “A sexy, humorous romp with complex relationships and entertaining characters.”

  —Rendezvous

  “Funny and entertaining, Crusie’s novel presents a lively cast and an exciting conclusion.”

  —Booklist

  “Romance has a new star in Crusie . . . one of the few in the genre who can make you laugh out loud.”

  —Kirkus Reviews

  “Hold on to your seat for a hysterical look at relationships . . . Crusie has you laughing and crying as these special people struggle to find that elusive something within themselves.”

  —Old Book Barn Gazette

  Tell Me Lies

  “Jennifer Crusie presents a humorous mixture of romance, mystery, and mayhem. A winner!”

  —Susan Elizabeth Phillips

  “A ferociously funny, sexy read.”

  —Redbook

  “Smart, sexy, romantic suspense.”

  —Minneapolis Star Tribune

  “Lovers of Susan Isaacs mysteries take heart: There’s a new author on the block!”

  —Woman’s Own

  This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

  WELCOME TO TEMPTATION Copyright © 2000 by Jennifer Crusie Smith and BET ME Copyright © 2004 by Jennifer Crusie . Smith. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. For information, address St. Martin’s Press, 175 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10010.

  Map of the town of Temptation illustrated by Mollie Smith

  eISBN 9781429993708

  First eBook Edition : June 2011

  First St. Martin’s Griffin Edition: September 2006