Twilight’s Temptation (Shades of Night Book 2)-Shilpa Suraj

Book: Twilight’s Temptation (Shades of Night Book 2)
Author: Shilpa Suraj
Publisher: Amazon Kindle

Do you think opposites attract?

Twilight’s Temptation by Shilpa Suraj is the second book in the Shades of Night series that explores the story of Manav and Diana. Complicated, surly, and sexy, Manav Apte was probably the only photographer who resented his muse. From the day he’d seen her, there had been no other. Passionate, talented, and gorgeous, Diana Severes refused to give the temperamental ass behind the camera the satisfaction of knowing he got under her skin. Their dislike and distrust of each other is legendary in the fashion industry and yet, the sparks that fly when they come together for work are enough to light the sets on fire. Will the Golden Girl of India’s fashion scene be able to see beyond his hatred to the love he’s desperately trying to mask? And will the country’s most talented photographer realize that his true talent lies not in what he views through his lens but what he sees through the filter of his heart?

The story takes over from the first part where we explored the story of Dev and Avni, and in this book we move on to the second pair in the group, that is Manav and Diana. I loved how the two books are linked, yet it can be read as a standalone book. The storytelling is interesting, and it manages to keep the reader hooked through the journey that the characters take. I loved the way the author uses various methods to keep the story interesting, and I admire the wit and sarcasm that are a part of the story, and it is what keeps the plot moving. Another thing I liked about the story was that there is an undercurrent of tension that builds up the plot and brings the story to a close, and the climax is quite movie-like in the way it gets executed.

Coming to the characters, I loved the mirror image that Shilpa creates with Diana and Manav. With one of the pair as a confident, organized, and feisty one, and the other as a conscious and unorganized one, the comparison is hard to miss, and this becomes a wonderful plot point which propels the story forward. Another interesting thing about the characters is how, while focusing on the protagonists, the other characters are not ignored, and their stories are also touched upon.

Overall, this is a wonderful continuation of the series, and I loved the experience that the book gives. It scores a 4.69/5 for me.

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