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review 2016-02-11 14:46

One Night Stand by J.S. Cooper and Helen Cooper

One Night Stand - Helen Cooper,J.S. Cooper

This book was just not for me. The writers have a skill with words, but I did not enjoy the romance of the story at all. The majority of the book she was pushing him away for a very, very good reason and the more they were pushed together, the more I didn't like it.

The high point of the book was the best friend. I loved how the two of them interacted. They were one of the greatest set of best friends I've read in a long time. But unfortunately, it wasn't really about them.

Source: www.bittenbyromance.com/2016/02/one-night-stand-by-helen-cooper-and-js.html

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review 2014-05-10 00:00

Two Men and a Virgin (1 Night Stand Series)

Cocktails and Books

I read Frontier Inferno first, which is another book set in the town, and characters, of Castle, Alaska, and I completely loved it. There, I was introduced to Paul, Rex and Andie. We know they have an unconventional relationship and I was curious to see how it all started so when I got the opportunity to review their book, Two Men and a Virgin, I jumped at the chance.

However, I did not enjoy this book as much as I did Frontier Inferno. I couldn’t connect to any of the characters. It felt like something was missing. The transitions were rough and Paul, Rex and Andie’s relationship felt more like a business transaction. There was no chemistry and ultimately, the book left me…unsatisfied.

I would have loved to see more character development especially between Paul and Rex. They were lovers and in love with each other but we only get a few kisses and nothing in detail. I also would have loved a sex scene with all three participating with each other. The plot concept was great but the execution fell flat. While I didn’t enjoy this read as much as I’d have liked to, it won’t deter me from checking out other titles from the author.

Reviewed by Elizabeth for Cocktails and Books

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text 2014-04-23 15:52

Tomboy Women in Contemporary Romance

Cat's Books: Romance

Forever Blue (Tall, Dark and Dangerous #2) - Suzanne Brockmann

Just My Luck: Escape to New Zealand Book Five - Rosalind James

Cinderella Wore Combat Boots (1 Night Stand Series) - D.L. Jackson

Talking Dirty with the CEO - Jackie Ashenden

I some need more Contermporay Tomboys who don't get a make over or girl it up to get the guy. Please! I am begging you.

Here are some my favorite Tomboy Women in Contemporary Romance...

1. Forever Blue by Suzanne Brockmann, Lucy Tait

2. The Bro-Magnet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted, Helen Troy,

3. Creed by Kristen Ashley, Sylvie Bissenette

4. All Summer Long by Susan Mallery, Firefighter Charlie Dixon

5. Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid, Elizabeth Finney

6. Just My Luck by Rosalind James, Allison Villiers

7. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, Rosie Jarman

8. Cinderella Wore Combat Boots by D.L. Jackson, Cori Valentine

9. Talking Dirty with the CEO by Jackie Ashenden, Christie St. John

10. Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis, Harley

I would love your recommendations! I would like another great Tomboy bouquet.

To vote for the best of the best, go to the Goodreads list: Contermporay Romance Tomboys.

If you would like to read more about Tomboys in Romance, check out these blog posts: Tomboy Heroines of Historical Romance and Tomboy Heroines of Paranormal Romance.

Want to see some kickass Tomboys and get even more recs? See my Pinterest Board: Tomboys in Romance. Novels.

Contemporary Romance D.L. Jackson Graeme Simsion Jackie Ashenden Jill Shalvis Kristen Ashley Lauren Baratz-Logsted Penny Reid Romance list Rosalind James Susan Mallery Suzanne Brockmann Tomboy

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review 2014-04-21 09:37

A Typical One Night Stand

The Way She Reads

These 1 Night Stand stories are, of course, a bit predictable. Two people meet through Madame Eve’s matchmaking service and what both expected to be a wonderful but one-off experience turns out to be the start of the rest of their lives together. After all, Madame Eve knows exactly what she’s doing when she brings people together.

Then again, I don’t read these books hoping to be surprised. What I want and what I get when I read one of these novellas is the story of how one night of unbridled passion gives two people the opportunity to find what they never thought they could have.

This one was no exception. Our two men, while very attracted to each other are convinced they are too different from each other to ever have a future together. And yet they’re unable to stop thinking about the other man and the time they spent together.

The differences between Dustin and Tony are well established in this story. They’re shown not only through the clothes they wear, the cars they drive and the way they treat their bodies, but also in their thoughts. Both had a distinct voice which matched their description perfectly. They also have at least one thing in common, their attraction for each other.

There is a wonderful balance between tender and rough in this story, with both men being reluctant to show their feelings yet not entirely able of keeping them hidden.

While this story is only 30 pages long I did find myself liking Dustin and Tony by the end of it and hoping that they would be able to find a way to make their different worlds, backgrounds and lifestyles melt together. Their bodies didn’t need any more time; they had it all figured from the start.

This book ends on what I would call a hopeful note. It’s not really a happy-for-now as nothing has been resolved, but the reader is left in no doubt that the future might hold happiness for these men. And since this series isn’t called ‘1 Night Stand’ for nothing, that is more than good enough for me.

“They’d had their one-night stand. The next evening they’d have another one. Maybe, eventually, they could string enough of them together to actually make a life.”

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review 2014-04-09 11:18

Not quite what I expected

The Way She Reads

Cowboy Dreamin' (A 1Night Stand Contemporary Romance) - Starla Kaye

Kendra is a very busy woman. Between her shop, her sculptures and the dance group she’s involved with there are not enough hours in the day. She definitely doesn’t have time to date. That doesn’t stop her from dreaming about cowboys though; just the thought of those tight jeans, the Stetson and dusty boots is enough to get her juices flowing. It’s just shame her only release comes from her wide array of toys rather than a real man. When her friend – who has successfully found her husband through Madame Evangeline’s One Night Stand service – sets Kendra up for a date of her own, she is not sure how to feel about it. Still a night with a hot cowboy might be exactly what she needs.

Ever since a rodeo accident five years ago, Shane sees himself as less than a man. Because he can’t see a wife or family in his future he satisfies his needs through casual encounters. Shane’s friend, ranching partner and sometimes lover Carson wants to help Shane get over his delusion and find happiness. When Carson discovers the One Night Stand service he doesn’t hesitate and signs his friend up.

All three are surprised when Madame Evangeline sets up a date between Kendra and both men. While Carson is more or less relaxed about the set-up both Kendra and Shane have their doubts. It isn’t long though before all three lose themselves in a wonderful night of passion; a night that will have rather unexpected consequences.

This was a nice and well set up story. I liked that the reader was given relatively much background information about the characters involved, especially keeping in mind that this is a short story. In fact, compared to the other ‘1 Night Stand’ stories I’ve read this book was rather light on the sex and heavier on the rest of the story-line. Not that I’m complaining; in fact it worked very well for me. I just thought I should point it out for those readers who pick up these books expecting wall to wall steaminess.

Another thing I have to point out is that while there are three people involved in this story it’s not really a ménage story – at least not in the way I’ve come to think of it. There is interaction between the two men as there is between each man on his own and Kendra, all of it hot and appetizing. We are however not treated to a threesome proper. I can’t say I missed it but given the labels attached to this title on Amazon and the publisher’s page, I was expecting something other than what I actually got.

Having said all that, I did enjoy this story. I liked the friendship with benefits between Carson and Shane and the lengths Carson was prepared to go to in order to rebuild Shane’s confidence. It took me a bit longer to warm up to Kendra because I couldn’t help feeling that her dating issues were self-inflicted, but as soon as she recognised Shane’s issue and acted on that realisation, I was sold on her as well.

I did have a bit of an issue with the way the story ended. On the one hand it made perfect sense that I didn’t quite get the happily ever after I might have been hoping for, but on the other hand, considering what is happening at that point in the story, it did feel a bit too casual. And that’s really all I can say about it without giving the whole plot away.

Overall I would call this a nice and hot quick read. I finished the story in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed my time with these characters.

1 Night Stand Series Cowboys MF MM Menage