Sean Delany is a man of purpose.  He has used his single-minded nature to become one of the wealthiest men in England.  Now, Sean is working to obtain a divorce for his sister.  Sean’s horrid brother-in-law, the famous artist, John Hamilton, refuses to grant a divorce unless Sean agrees to impersonate him.  Hamilton blackmails Sean into masquerading as the well-known artist to appease Hamilton’s dying uncle.  Sean quickly realizes he can’t pull off this deception without some help.  Lucky for Sean, Lady Corinna Chase, a promising new artist, agrees to aid him in his mission.

Although Lady Corinna’s brother is trying valiantly to see her wed, marriage is not her priority.  Lady Corinna is focused on her art.  It is through her art that she meets Sean, who tempts Lady Corinna in ways she never dreamed.  Perhaps Sean is the one man who can prove more enticing to Lady Corinna than her art.

Lauren Royal’s The Art of Temptation is an intricately woven, romantic tale.  I especially liked the attention given to the secondary characters and was tickled to see them find their happily-ever-afters as well.  Sean and Corinna’s love story is romantic, sensual and a delight to read.  Unable to stop turning the pages, I was riveted by The Art of Temptation.