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Resist Me If You Can

Stubborn and secretive, Ashton Pierce has all the qualities that should prompt Hayley Barclay to run a mile away from him, but she doesn’t. Maybe the bad boy aura he exudes is too much for her to resist!
Orphaned at thirteen, Ashton would have gone astray had Daniel Van Every, his best friend’s father, not adopted him and brought him home.
Ever since, a close relationship develops between him and the Van Every children, Alexander, and Alyssa.
As Alyssa’s close friend, Hayley meets Ashton almost every day. Can she resist his charm?
However, with his dark past and mafia connections, Ashton refuses to acknowledge Hayley, a multi-billionairess, and the sole heiress to her family’s fortune.
Hayley doesn’t give up and pursues him relentlessly. What will he do when his past catches up with him? How will he stay away from Hayley, knowing his life is in grave danger?
What happens when the dark secrets of his past don’t affect her?
This is a part of the Temptation Series, but can be read as a standalone book.

Themes & Tone

  • Forbidden love and emotional tension
  • Mafia intrigue and suspense
  • Slow-burn romance with a strong female lead
  • Redemption, loyalty, and sacrifice.

Series Context

This book is part of the Temptation Series, but can be read as a standalone. It blends steamy romance with high-stakes drama, making it a gripping read for fans of billionaire and mafia romance tropes.

Description

Plot Overview This contemporary romance novel follows Ashton Pierce, a brooding, secretive man with a dark past and mafia ties, and Hayley Barclay, a determined, spirited heiress who refuses to be ignored. Orphaned at thirteen, Ashton is adopted by his best friend’s father and grows up alongside the Van Every family. Despite his troubled background, he builds a life for himself until his past resurfaces with a vengeance.

The Romance Hayley, the daughter of a billionaire hotel magnate, has always been drawn to Ashton’s bad-boy charm. But Ashton, haunted by his father’s mafia debts and the danger it brings, tries to keep her at arm’s length. Hayley, however, is relentless in her pursuit. Their chemistry is undeniable, but the stakes are high, especially when Ashton is forced to repay a $30 million debt or face deadly consequences.

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  • Opposites Collide
    • Ashton is the classic brooding bad boy - secretive, emotionally guarded, and shaped by a traumatic past involving mafia debts and a missing father.
    • Hayley, on the other hand, is bold, persistent, and unapologetically in love with him. As the heiress to a hotel empire, she’s used to getting what she wants, and what she wants is Ashton.
  • The Chase
    • Hayley has been crushing on Ashton since her teenage years, but he always kept her at arm’s length, partly because of their age gap and partly to protect her from his dangerous world.
    • When she reenters his life as a confident, stunning young woman, Ashton is visibly shaken. He tries to resist her, but Hayley’s charm and determination make it nearly impossible.
  • Tension & Turmoil
    • Ashton’s refusal to commit stems from his belief that he’s too damaged and dangerous for someone like Hayley. He even warns her that he doesn’t do relationships - just one-night stands.
    • Hayley, however, refuses to be dismissed. She challenges him, flirts with him, and even ropes him into being her prom date, forcing him to confront his feelings.
  • Emotional Depth
    • Beneath the flirtation and banter, there’s a deep emotional connection. Hayley sees through Ashton’s walls and isn’t afraid of his past.
    • Ashton, despite his best efforts, finds himself drawn to her strength, loyalty, and the way she makes him feel seen.

     

    Their relationship is a rollercoaster of passion, denial, and vulnerability. If you’re into stories where the heroine refuses to back down and the hero is forced to confront his demons, this one’s a treat.

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