Beyond Temptation

Narrator Ron Butler captures the slow-building the courtship between wealthy Morgan Steele and Atlanta real estate agent Lena Spears. Morgan is sure Lena is perfect for him and proposes a marriage of convenience in order to secure a future with her. Butler employs a rolling, rich tone with hints of humor and flirtation for Morgan. Lena's voice is slightly higher and subtly feminine. Lena's grandmother is delineated with an older, forthright voice that further adds to Jackson's humorous take on the arranged match. The romance builds through the couple's shared values and is strengthened by Butler's command of intimate scenes. Butler navigates the opinions of the Steele family and their high-society acquaintances in a clear reading so new listeners can easily jump into Jackson's Black contemporary romance series. C.A. � AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine