Updated 12/5/2025

Logan & Tate, Forever

By Ella Frank

Let me just start by saying this: Logan and Tate own me.

For this Steamy Series Sunday, I’m going back to a series that completely changed how I read romance—Ella Frank’s Temptation series.

Before this, I’d read J.R. Ward’s Lover at Last and fallen in love with Qhuinn and Blay. That book cracked the door open for M/M romance. But Logan and Tate? They kicked the door off the hinges. This was my first full M/M series, and it’s the one that really got me hooked on gay romance.

And honestly, even after so many other books, I still think Tate and Logan are the best.

Ella Frank’s Writing (aka Why I Keep Coming Back)

Ella Frank just…gets it.

Her characters don’t feel like cardboard “romance heroes.” They’re a little messy, funny, stubborn, and way too easy to get attached to. Logan and Tate feel like real people you could overhear at a bar: flirting, arguing, joking, and then saying something that suddenly punches you right in the feelings.

Her books give you:

Snarky banter that actually sounds like two people talking
Sex that’s hot and emotionally loaded
Quiet, vulnerable moments that sneak up on you

She also has her Confessions series (Robbie, Julien, Priest, Bailey, Henri, Ethan, Chloe, and Zayne), which spins right out of the Temptation world. If you miss Logan and Tate after these six books, they pop up in Confessions with little cameos that give all the feels.

I never feel like I’m forcing myself through these books. I blink, and I’m halfway through, fully invested, and emotionally involved with two fictional men who live in Chicago.

So What’s the Temptation Series About?

The setup sounds simple on paper, but it hits hard in practice.

Logan Mitchell is a confident, smart, very unapologetic lawyer who’s used to keeping things casual. No strings, no feelings, just fun.
Tate Morrison is a bartender who has always dated women and is just trying to get his life back on track.

Logan walks into the bar where Tate works. Sees him. Decides he wants him. And Logan is not subtle.

Tate is…not impressed. At first.
He’s also way more affected than he wants to be.

From there, it turns into this intense push-and-pull: Logan pushing all of Tate’s buttons (on purpose), Tate trying to hold his ground—and both of them slowly realizing that whatever’s happening between them isn’t small and isn’t going away.

Under the steamy scenes and sharp banter, the series is really about:

Figuring out who you are when your old “I’m straight” label stops fitting
Dealing with family reactions—some good, some really not
Learning how to trust someone with your heart and your history
Choosing love even when it complicates everything

Yes, it’s sexy. Very sexy. But it’s not just that. There’s real emotional work happening on the page, and that’s what makes it stick.

The Logan & Tate Reading Order (All Six Books)

This is one long relationship arc, so you’ll want to read them in this order:

Try
Take
Trust
Tease
Tate
True

Here’s how each one feels without spoiling everything:

Try – Logan sees Tate and basically decides, “I’m going to have him.” Tate insists he’s straight. Logan doesn’t back down. The tension is ridiculous. This is where everything starts.

Take – The line has been crossed. Now what? Tate must deal with what this means for his identity and his past. Logan, who has always kept things surface-level, suddenly cares a lot more than he planned.

Trust – This is the “can we actually do this?” book. It digs into family, past hurt, and insecurity. It’s not just about wanting each other; it’s about whether they can trust each other with the ugly parts too.

Tease – You see more of them together here. There’s fun, flirting, and all the teasing the title promises, but also those little everyday moments that make them feel like a real, solid pair.

Tate – Tate really comes into his own here. He’s not just reacting to Logan anymore. He knows who he is, who he loves, and he stands in that, even when it costs him.

True – This one is my favorite. This felt like a big, warm, emotional thank-you to everyone who stuck with them. It’s the payoff. It’s the “these two were always meant to be together” book. I laughed, I got misty, and I did not want to say goodbye—but if I had to, this was the way to do it.

Logan vs. Tate (Yes, I’m Biased)

I love them both, but I’m going to be honest:

Logan is my favorite.

He’s confident, sarcastic, and sometimes a little too pleased with himself. He’s that character you know is a walking red flag, and you still fall for him anyway. Under all the arrogance, though, he’s loyal and so much softer than he wants anyone to see. Watching him learn to really love and really stay? That’s half the reason this series hits so hard. I love the relationship that he has with his brother.

Tate, though, is the quiet backbone of everything.

He thinks he knows who he is at the beginning of the series. Then Logan shows up, and his whole world shifts. Tate has to deal with judgment, rejection, and people who just don’t get it. He doesn’t crumble. He bends, struggles, and then chooses the life—and the man—that actually makes him happy.

Logan pushes. Tate steadies.
Logan is loud. Tate is solid.
Together, they just work.

Start at the beginning:
“Want to meet Logan and Tate from the very start? You can grab Try Temptation #1 here.” ←
Binge the whole series:
“Ready to go all in? Here’s where you can pick up the entire Temptation series in order.” ←
Audiobook option:
“If you like listening while you work, drive, or fold laundry, you can check out the Temptation audiobooks here.” ←
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New to audiobooks? You can even start with a free Audible trial and make Logan and Tate your first listen. Audible←
More MM recs:
If Logan and Tate worked for you, I also recommend The Secrets in My Scowl by A.E. Via—another intense, emotional MM romance. You can read my review by clicking on the link.
Where it all started for me:
And if you’re curious, Lover at Last by J.R. Ward is the book that first nudged me into MM romance, before Logan and Tate completely sealed the deal. Although this book is part of a series that you must read in order. This is not an M/M series; it is a paranormal series with a couple of M/M thrown in.

Final Thoughts

Some couples disappear from your mind the minute you close the book.
Logan and Tate didn’t.

They were one of my first MM pairings after Lover at Last, and they’re still one of my comfort couples—my “I just want to feel something again” rereads. The banter, the heat, the fights, the makeups, the growth…it all comes together in a way that still holds up. I’m not ashamed to say that I’ve read the entire series about 7 times. It’s that good.

If you’ve been curious about MM romance, or you want a series where you can really settle in and follow one couple through all their ups and downs, Ella Frank’s Temptation series is absolutely worth your time.

Have you read it yet?
Tell me in the comments which book hit you the hardest—and whether you’re more Logan, more Tate, or happily obsessed with both.

Love hard, read harder—and always choose the wild ones.

~Kay~