The Temptation of Truth

A Sapphic Rockstar Romance (The Hometown Heartless)

De: Brit Benson

Narrado por: Emma Wilder, Samantha Brentmoor, Anthony Palmini

Loving her will ruin my life, but I’m tired of living a lie.

Mabel Rossi is the heartbeat of The Hometown Heartless. The famous drummer with fast hands, faster wit, and a light that shines brightly even from the back of the stage. She’s temptation in lipstick and lace, and I’m just her manager’s niece. Married, invisible, and completely out of place.

Taking the job on tour was supposed to be a harmless adventure. Now that I’m here, far from home and my husband, I’m starting to remember who I was before I lost everything, and I have Mabel to thank for that.

Between stolen glances and whispered truths, She coaxes me from the darkness, until I can no longer hide from the lies I’ve buried under the life I don’t want.

I’m married to a man I’ve never loved. She’s so far out of reach it hurts to even want her. But in quiet hotel hallways and backstage corners, I start to crave things I shouldn’t.

Even if it’s reckless. Even if it’s wrong. Because with Mabel, I start to feel alive again. When she touches me, the fog lifts, and suddenly, I’m not so scared of tearing it all down just to feel the sun.

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The Temptation of Truth is the fourth book in The Hometown Heartless series. The Temptation of Truth can be listened to as a standalone, but it does contain spoilers for the other books in The Hometown Heartless series.

©2025 Brit Benson (P)2025 Brit Benson

So special! Incredible performances!

Mabes and Roar. I love them.
Another poetic masterpiece from the one and only Brit Benson.

Brit’s writing is my happy place and this book felt like coming home. Visiting with old friends. Mabel & Aurora’s story is book four in the Hometown Heartless series and this was such a special, heartfelt conclusion.

The Temptation of Truth features a delicious slow burn, opposites attract, friends to lovers, forced proximity, sapphic romance and it was tender, full of wisdom and light, and a truly undeniable and beautiful connection. Brit does such an incredible job of creating soulmates in her stories. Love in its truest form. Mabel and Aurora gave me butterflies and watching them bloom both together and apart was nothing short of magic.

As with all Brit Benson books, The Temptation of Truth is so much more than just a romance. It’s self-discovery, self-love, empowerment, resiliency, and healing. Brit writes with such care and attention creating real, raw, and authentic characters full of growth. The friendships and found family woven throughout this story (and series) made it that much more incredible.

Forever in awe of the way Brit incorporates all the little details to make each story fleshed out and stand on its own. I’ll never get tired of escaping into her stories.

Stop what you’re doing and go listen to this audiobook!!! It’s out now in duet narration by Samantha Brentmoor & Emma Wilder, with special appearance by Anthony Palmini and it’s incredible! The cast is a complete dream and, together with Brit’s brilliant words, it’s a true work of art. I already can’t wait to listen again.

I have been drooling over Samantha Brentmoor for years and she completely knocked it out of the park as Mabel. Truly the perfect Mabes. Her raw and powerful performance made me stop in my tracks multiple times. I wasn’t as familiar with Emma before but she absolutely became Aurora. I was in awe of the way she bled both vulnerability and strength. One of my favorite parts was hearing her speak Roar’s poetry. (side note: Brit wrote the most beautiful poetry. I’m in love.) These two truly brought Mabel and Aurora to life. Their delivery was captivating and emotional and I could feel every bit of their delicious tension. Anthony was such a fun addition and did a great job of making each of the male voices unique. The way he made me haaaate Brady.

This book is so special and the absolute perfect conclusion to an unforgettable series. Mabes & Roar forever.

So sad its over!

I have absolutely fallen in love with this series. I honestly dont think I could tell you.which one I loved the most.
I am not normally into the same sex books, but this one is different. I loved every minute of it. Some parts got a bit spicy.
The dynamic of the relationship with Brody (Brad, Brian, asshat) is too real. I know of many women. who have dealt with the same treatment and dont leave. this is such a good reminder of what we do deserve and to not settle for less.
Brit I hope those characters start chattering again. You immersed me into this world and I dont want to leave.