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Wildwood Society #3
The Three Night Stand
She's the one night stand I never forgot.
And now her dad is about to marry my mom.
It has to be some kind of cosmic joke, right? For once, I feel like I’ve got my life together—good job, great friends, a fresh start in a new place. I’ve been on my best behavior for ages. At last, everything’s coming up Javier.
Until the moment I walk into my stepdad’s house and meet his daughter.
I should say: I meet her again. Madeline and I have already met. It was one night, two years ago. A quick, casual hookup that had no right to be as mind-blowing as it was. I haven’t stopped thinking about it–or her–ever since.
But our parents are getting married, so under no circumstances should we sleep together again.
Or… again. Or one more time after that, just to get it out of our systems.
Madeline’s funny, fiery, and so gorgeous with her pink hair and nerdy tattoos that I can barely look at her without breaking into a sweat. But she has too much going on to be interested in commitment, and God knows I’m a bad boyfriend candidate.
Once the wedding’s over, we’ll be normal stepsiblings who don’t have sex with each other, and Thanksgiving won’t be awkward at all.
Right?
And now her dad is about to marry my mom.
It has to be some kind of cosmic joke, right? For once, I feel like I’ve got my life together—good job, great friends, a fresh start in a new place. I’ve been on my best behavior for ages. At last, everything’s coming up Javier.
Until the moment I walk into my stepdad’s house and meet his daughter.
I should say: I meet her again. Madeline and I have already met. It was one night, two years ago. A quick, casual hookup that had no right to be as mind-blowing as it was. I haven’t stopped thinking about it–or her–ever since.
But our parents are getting married, so under no circumstances should we sleep together again.
Or… again. Or one more time after that, just to get it out of our systems.
Madeline’s funny, fiery, and so gorgeous with her pink hair and nerdy tattoos that I can barely look at her without breaking into a sweat. But she has too much going on to be interested in commitment, and God knows I’m a bad boyfriend candidate.
Once the wedding’s over, we’ll be normal stepsiblings who don’t have sex with each other, and Thanksgiving won’t be awkward at all.
Right?
432 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 13, 2024
About the author
Roxie Noir
44 books3,629 followersRoxie is a romance author by day, and also a romance author by night. She lives in Los Angeles with one husband, two cats, far too many books, and a truly alarming pile of used notebooks that she refuses to throw away.
She's the author of the Loveless Brothers series, the upcoming Wildwood Society series, and a bunch of other books that are also delightful.
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November 10, 2024
Oh well I forgot to review it.
Not my favorite of this series but that's more a me problem than anything else.
Not my favorite of this series but that's more a me problem than anything else.
September 17, 2024
Loved this installment of Wildwood - thanks so much to the author for the ARC!
Roxie Noir always writes a great mix of steam, humor and complex yet healthy characters, which I love. This book had an “idiots to lovers” vibe that I really enjoyed, these two just keep banging and ignoring their feelings for a really long time. This might be her steamiest book?!
Javi has a lot of baggage, between his recovery from addiction and his complicated relationship with an abusive father. Madeline is less troubled but no less interesting, she’s quirky and fun in a relatable way without being too NLoG.
My favorite thing about this book is the way it shows the Wildwood guys having healthy strong friendships and supporting each other, doing things like bringing food, watching each other’s cats, and hugging. It’s like a breath of anti-toxic-masculinity fresh air. The only downside is it felt more integrated into the Loveless/Wildwood universe than the other books in the series, so it might be harder to pick up as a standalone.
Roxie Noir always writes a great mix of steam, humor and complex yet healthy characters, which I love. This book had an “idiots to lovers” vibe that I really enjoyed, these two just keep banging and ignoring their feelings for a really long time. This might be her steamiest book?!
Javi has a lot of baggage, between his recovery from addiction and his complicated relationship with an abusive father. Madeline is less troubled but no less interesting, she’s quirky and fun in a relatable way without being too NLoG.
My favorite thing about this book is the way it shows the Wildwood guys having healthy strong friendships and supporting each other, doing things like bringing food, watching each other’s cats, and hugging. It’s like a breath of anti-toxic-masculinity fresh air. The only downside is it felt more integrated into the Loveless/Wildwood universe than the other books in the series, so it might be harder to pick up as a standalone.
lost-interest
September 14, 2024I saw an Instagram post where it said Idiots to Lovers and I just keep thinking about that so... we shall see?
July 15, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review | The Three Night Stand
Author: Roxie Noir
Series: Wildwood Society #3
Audiobook Narrators: Alexis Paige & Gregory Salinas
Format: Audiobook
Thank you to High Gravity Audio for providing this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
This one started off really strong for me. The premise had me hooked immediately, and I was expecting a fun, messy, forbidden romance with plenty of tension. Unfortunately, the more I read, the more I found myself struggling to connect with the characters.
My biggest issue was the writing style. It felt much younger than I expected, almost like it leaned into a young adult voice despite being an adult romance. I kept wishing the dialogue and character interactions had a little more emotional maturity.
Javi was the hardest character for me to connect with. I appreciated that his struggles with addiction and his past were handled thoughtfully, and those aspects of his character felt genuine. But outside of that, I found myself frustrated by the constant poor decisions and lack of common sense. I have a difficult time connecting with characters who repeatedly make choices that don’t feel believable to me, and unfortunately that kept pulling me out of the story.
Madeline also felt a bit immature, and I never fully understood the miscommunication between them. Much of the conflict felt avoidable, which made it difficult for me to stay emotionally invested in their relationship.
The audiobook narration by Alexis Paige and Gregory Salinas was enjoyable, and both narrators delivered solid performances. While they helped bring the characters to life, the narration wasn’t quite enough to overcome the issues I had with the story itself.
Overall, this wasn’t a bad book it just wasn’t the right fit for me. I wanted more mature writing, stronger character development, and a romance I could really believe in. If you enjoy lighter, quirky romances with flawed characters making messy decisions, this one may work much better for you than it did for me.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Author: Roxie Noir
Series: Wildwood Society #3
Audiobook Narrators: Alexis Paige & Gregory Salinas
Format: Audiobook
Thank you to High Gravity Audio for providing this ALC in exchange for my honest review.
This one started off really strong for me. The premise had me hooked immediately, and I was expecting a fun, messy, forbidden romance with plenty of tension. Unfortunately, the more I read, the more I found myself struggling to connect with the characters.
My biggest issue was the writing style. It felt much younger than I expected, almost like it leaned into a young adult voice despite being an adult romance. I kept wishing the dialogue and character interactions had a little more emotional maturity.
Javi was the hardest character for me to connect with. I appreciated that his struggles with addiction and his past were handled thoughtfully, and those aspects of his character felt genuine. But outside of that, I found myself frustrated by the constant poor decisions and lack of common sense. I have a difficult time connecting with characters who repeatedly make choices that don’t feel believable to me, and unfortunately that kept pulling me out of the story.
Madeline also felt a bit immature, and I never fully understood the miscommunication between them. Much of the conflict felt avoidable, which made it difficult for me to stay emotionally invested in their relationship.
The audiobook narration by Alexis Paige and Gregory Salinas was enjoyable, and both narrators delivered solid performances. While they helped bring the characters to life, the narration wasn’t quite enough to overcome the issues I had with the story itself.
Overall, this wasn’t a bad book it just wasn’t the right fit for me. I wanted more mature writing, stronger character development, and a romance I could really believe in. If you enjoy lighter, quirky romances with flawed characters making messy decisions, this one may work much better for you than it did for me.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
October 16, 2025
I liked this fine, it's not particularly memorable at the moment because I finished it a week ago. I wish there had been more of the hero's weird collecting/art on page because it felt like it was going to be more important than it ended up being.
November 29, 2024
we as a society cannot let the miscommunication trope be rebranded as Idiots to Lovers.
lowkey felt like these two had zero chemistry…like the love confession felt like it came out of nowhere????? so much of this book fell flat to me, perhaps that’s a me problem cos I just could not picture these two characters as a couple. I loved Javi’s story and growth and all the healthy friendships in this book? like I was more invested in them than the protagonists’ romance ell o ell.
also I need the logistics of Javi and Madeline having children explained to me. like they’ll have one set of grandparents technically? can u imagine explaining that to your child 😭😭😭
lowkey felt like these two had zero chemistry…like the love confession felt like it came out of nowhere????? so much of this book fell flat to me, perhaps that’s a me problem cos I just could not picture these two characters as a couple. I loved Javi’s story and growth and all the healthy friendships in this book? like I was more invested in them than the protagonists’ romance ell o ell.
also I need the logistics of Javi and Madeline having children explained to me. like they’ll have one set of grandparents technically? can u imagine explaining that to your child 😭😭😭
July 12, 2026
This is my first book from this author, and I went in expecting something fun and easy and it definitely started off that way for me!
Javier and Madeline started off with a one-night stand only to reconnect a little while later when finding out their parents are going to get married. I feel like the stepsibling component of this one was setup well. I feel like Javier and Madeline definitely had chemistry and we had some good banter, but we didn't see a lot of character development or emotional depth within their relationship.
At times it seemed that the characters were a bit more immature than I expected them to be and not having that emotional depth and character development pulled me out of the story. At one point, I felt like the story was kind of just dragging on and it was hard for me to stay connected.
The narrators for this one had a solid performance though and are honestly what kept me going. This one is dual narration with Alexis Page and Gregory Salinas. I felt both of them captured the characters really well and made it easy to listen to, even when I wasn't fully invested in the story itself.
While this one missed the mark a bit for me, it might be perfect for you! If you're looking for a forbidden romance with stepsiblings, a one-night stand that turns into more, banter, some humor, spice, and overall, an easy read, then this one might be for you!
Huge thank you to High Gravity Productions for the copy to listen to!
Javier and Madeline started off with a one-night stand only to reconnect a little while later when finding out their parents are going to get married. I feel like the stepsibling component of this one was setup well. I feel like Javier and Madeline definitely had chemistry and we had some good banter, but we didn't see a lot of character development or emotional depth within their relationship.
At times it seemed that the characters were a bit more immature than I expected them to be and not having that emotional depth and character development pulled me out of the story. At one point, I felt like the story was kind of just dragging on and it was hard for me to stay connected.
The narrators for this one had a solid performance though and are honestly what kept me going. This one is dual narration with Alexis Page and Gregory Salinas. I felt both of them captured the characters really well and made it easy to listen to, even when I wasn't fully invested in the story itself.
While this one missed the mark a bit for me, it might be perfect for you! If you're looking for a forbidden romance with stepsiblings, a one-night stand that turns into more, banter, some humor, spice, and overall, an easy read, then this one might be for you!
Huge thank you to High Gravity Productions for the copy to listen to!
July 19, 2026
Review to come
September 6, 2024
Oh Javier you beautiful complicated messy lovable man - I’m so glad we got to focus on you, my favorite of the male Wildwood Society denizens. And Madeline you gorgeous nerd girl who’s not at all manic pixie but just lovely and funny.
Roxie Noir never disappoints, always serving tons of delicious heat with poignancy and relatability. The step sibling aspect was a hilarious twist and watching Madeline and Javi squirm around the attraction they share was such a satisfying experience for this reader.
Javi’s issues with addiction are near and dear to me, and it’s handled well here, it was believable and it leaves one rooting for him to stay clean. Likewise Madeline’s success in a male-dominated industry adds to her charm and all around badassery. When the two of them stop obfuscating and admit what they have is greater than superficial it’s a joy to read.
I was fortunate to have received an advance reader copy from The Author Agency, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.
Roxie Noir never disappoints, always serving tons of delicious heat with poignancy and relatability. The step sibling aspect was a hilarious twist and watching Madeline and Javi squirm around the attraction they share was such a satisfying experience for this reader.
Javi’s issues with addiction are near and dear to me, and it’s handled well here, it was believable and it leaves one rooting for him to stay clean. Likewise Madeline’s success in a male-dominated industry adds to her charm and all around badassery. When the two of them stop obfuscating and admit what they have is greater than superficial it’s a joy to read.
I was fortunate to have received an advance reader copy from The Author Agency, and I’m pleased to share my honest review.
September 7, 2024
Javier and Madeline never expected to see each other again after their one-night stand. They definitely didn’t expect to meet again when their parents announce their engagement. Cue pining, some wild banter, and well, maybe a few more supposed one-offs.
The classic Roxie-style banter was especially on-point in this book. The characters were fun, flirty, and clever, but not always super discerning. Watching these two idiots fall in love without realizing it was a fun romp, filled with moments both heartfelt and spicy.
As always, characters from other Roxie novels made appearances, bringing a special “found family” vibe that I have come to expect in this series. It’s kind of like a homecoming every time you open one of these books.
I was honored to receive an ARC of this book, and I am leaving an honest review. Pick up this book! You won’t regret it!
The classic Roxie-style banter was especially on-point in this book. The characters were fun, flirty, and clever, but not always super discerning. Watching these two idiots fall in love without realizing it was a fun romp, filled with moments both heartfelt and spicy.
As always, characters from other Roxie novels made appearances, bringing a special “found family” vibe that I have come to expect in this series. It’s kind of like a homecoming every time you open one of these books.
I was honored to receive an ARC of this book, and I am leaving an honest review. Pick up this book! You won’t regret it!
Read
September 19, 2024Oh boy is this one spicy! It's such a sexy book, and I loved the cameos from the Loveless brothers and other Sprucevale residents. And of course, Zorro and the men of Wildwood - such fantastic wholesome relationships. Lots of men hugging men and just in general being sweet and supportive of each other. Love it!
September 20, 2024
Roxie Noir is my favorite contemporary romance author. She just writes the most amazing characters, banter, and spice. She’s an auto buy.
October 3, 2024
- 3.5 stars rounded to 4
- 66% this one is such a weird one for me. I’m enjoying it (great dialogue) but at the same time I feel like it’s slow and meh, yet moments are making me cry? But I’m sorta meh about it because though it’s clear to me that Javi is now pining for her… I honestly don’t get the feeling that she likes/loves him more than someone to chat with and hook up with. Like I see her liking him as a friends either benefits thing even though I know she’s actually supposed to like him romantically as well
- Also I think that Javi is a little too real, too fucked up for me to really like him and view him as this hot and desirable MMC.
- 72% so weird. She just dropped in thought that she knew they were waiting to start fucking again after the wedding and start dating, but I swear they never talked about it ever? So she’s just telling us it happened….? Okay I just went back and scanned the last 10% of the book and I did not miss anything… so that’s super weird we’re being told when there’s been SO much dialogue and telling isn’t Roxie Noir’s style
- 80% okay well at least we did get to see them say it.. they’re going to tell their parents a week after their honeymoon
- Ugh the last 10% of the book was so nice. Clear communication about her wanting to move to Sprucevale, domestic bliss, and the first ‘I love you’ scene was so fucking perfect
“You could have anyone you want,” he finally says. “You could have something easier, with someone who isn’t so much work. You know there’s nothing after in recovery, right? There’s no recovered. This is it.”
I turn my head toward his and nuzzle his cheek with my nose. “Javi,” I say as quietly as I can, the ocean shushing beneath us. “Why would I want easy when I could have you?” He turns me so our temples are pressing together, and I’m still in his jacket in this weird tangle of limbs, and it’s cold out but warm everywhere that we’re touching. I have the brief certainty that no one else has felt this way in the history of the world. How could they? If everyone felt like this, the earth would explode.
“I love you,” he says, and that’s all.
“So you’ll let me try moving?”
“Please. You knew I’d say yes,” Javi says. “All I’ve wanted for three years is to say yes to you.”
“All I’ve wanted is to ask,” I say. “I love you, too.”
- So this book really confused me. I wasn’t super invested and I didn’t love Javier, yet I cried and I did love the ending? Great dialogue as always except that weird confusion thing I had around 72%. I guess I am a bit disappointed given I loved the first two books in the series so much.
- there were a bunch of seriously real siblings moments, so funny
- Not sure how much I’m looking forward to the fourth book given that I know that Wyatt is pining for whatever her name is, yet she won’t give him more than friendship all this time? And I know that Javier is mad at her for that. Obv I’ll read it though.
✅ lots of feels
- 66% this one is such a weird one for me. I’m enjoying it (great dialogue) but at the same time I feel like it’s slow and meh, yet moments are making me cry? But I’m sorta meh about it because though it’s clear to me that Javi is now pining for her… I honestly don’t get the feeling that she likes/loves him more than someone to chat with and hook up with. Like I see her liking him as a friends either benefits thing even though I know she’s actually supposed to like him romantically as well
- Also I think that Javi is a little too real, too fucked up for me to really like him and view him as this hot and desirable MMC.
- 72% so weird. She just dropped in thought that she knew they were waiting to start fucking again after the wedding and start dating, but I swear they never talked about it ever? So she’s just telling us it happened….? Okay I just went back and scanned the last 10% of the book and I did not miss anything… so that’s super weird we’re being told when there’s been SO much dialogue and telling isn’t Roxie Noir’s style
- 80% okay well at least we did get to see them say it.. they’re going to tell their parents a week after their honeymoon
- Ugh the last 10% of the book was so nice. Clear communication about her wanting to move to Sprucevale, domestic bliss, and the first ‘I love you’ scene was so fucking perfect
“You could have anyone you want,” he finally says. “You could have something easier, with someone who isn’t so much work. You know there’s nothing after in recovery, right? There’s no recovered. This is it.”
I turn my head toward his and nuzzle his cheek with my nose. “Javi,” I say as quietly as I can, the ocean shushing beneath us. “Why would I want easy when I could have you?” He turns me so our temples are pressing together, and I’m still in his jacket in this weird tangle of limbs, and it’s cold out but warm everywhere that we’re touching. I have the brief certainty that no one else has felt this way in the history of the world. How could they? If everyone felt like this, the earth would explode.
“I love you,” he says, and that’s all.
“So you’ll let me try moving?”
“Please. You knew I’d say yes,” Javi says. “All I’ve wanted for three years is to say yes to you.”
“All I’ve wanted is to ask,” I say. “I love you, too.”
- So this book really confused me. I wasn’t super invested and I didn’t love Javier, yet I cried and I did love the ending? Great dialogue as always except that weird confusion thing I had around 72%. I guess I am a bit disappointed given I loved the first two books in the series so much.
- there were a bunch of seriously real siblings moments, so funny
- Not sure how much I’m looking forward to the fourth book given that I know that Wyatt is pining for whatever her name is, yet she won’t give him more than friendship all this time? And I know that Javier is mad at her for that. Obv I’ll read it though.
✅ lots of feels
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 19, 2026
✨ BOOK & NARRATOR REVIEW ✨
🎧 The Three Night Stand by Wildwood Society
🎙️ Narrated by Alexis Paige & Gregory Salinas
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was the perfect blend of hilarious chaos, undeniable chemistry, and all the spicy rom-com goodness you could want! 🔥
Javier and Madeline’s story starts with a one-night stand neither of them can forget… until they discover their parents are getting married. Talk about an awkward family situation! 😳 What follows is a fun, messy, and addictive ride filled with tension, banter, and two people trying very hard to convince themselves they should stay away from each other.
Madeline is such a fun heroine with her pink hair, nerdy tattoos, fiery personality, and confidence. Javier’s struggle between wanting to do the right thing and being completely unable to resist her made their dynamic so entertaining. Their chemistry jumps off the page, and the banter had me laughing while I was also cheering them on.
The story delivers everything I love in a high-heat romantic comedy: a quirky small town, found family, hilarious situations, emotional moments, and plenty of spice. 🌶️ The chaos surrounding them made the story even more enjoyable, and seeing these characters find their way to their happily ever after was so satisfying.
🎧 Narrator Review
Alexis Paige and Gregory Salinas were fantastic together! Their narration brought out every bit of the humor, tension, and emotion between Javier and Madeline. They captured the playful teasing, the heated moments, and the vulnerability of these characters in a way that made the story even more engaging.
Their performances balanced the comedy and romance perfectly, making it easy to get completely wrapped up in Javier and Madeline’s story. The chemistry between their voices matched the chemistry between the characters, and they made this audiobook such a fun listen from beginning to end.
If you love spicy romantic comedies with unforgettable banter, family chaos, and narrators who know how to bring the heat, The Three Night Stand is definitely one to add to your audiobook TBR! 🎧🔥
Book Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🎧 The Three Night Stand by Wildwood Society
🎙️ Narrated by Alexis Paige & Gregory Salinas
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book was the perfect blend of hilarious chaos, undeniable chemistry, and all the spicy rom-com goodness you could want! 🔥
Javier and Madeline’s story starts with a one-night stand neither of them can forget… until they discover their parents are getting married. Talk about an awkward family situation! 😳 What follows is a fun, messy, and addictive ride filled with tension, banter, and two people trying very hard to convince themselves they should stay away from each other.
Madeline is such a fun heroine with her pink hair, nerdy tattoos, fiery personality, and confidence. Javier’s struggle between wanting to do the right thing and being completely unable to resist her made their dynamic so entertaining. Their chemistry jumps off the page, and the banter had me laughing while I was also cheering them on.
The story delivers everything I love in a high-heat romantic comedy: a quirky small town, found family, hilarious situations, emotional moments, and plenty of spice. 🌶️ The chaos surrounding them made the story even more enjoyable, and seeing these characters find their way to their happily ever after was so satisfying.
🎧 Narrator Review
Alexis Paige and Gregory Salinas were fantastic together! Their narration brought out every bit of the humor, tension, and emotion between Javier and Madeline. They captured the playful teasing, the heated moments, and the vulnerability of these characters in a way that made the story even more engaging.
Their performances balanced the comedy and romance perfectly, making it easy to get completely wrapped up in Javier and Madeline’s story. The chemistry between their voices matched the chemistry between the characters, and they made this audiobook such a fun listen from beginning to end.
If you love spicy romantic comedies with unforgettable banter, family chaos, and narrators who know how to bring the heat, The Three Night Stand is definitely one to add to your audiobook TBR! 🎧🔥
Book Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Narration Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 13, 2024
3.5/5 ⭐️ rounded to 4.
This was a nice romance overall, with funny banter and quirky characters that are easy to like.
The romance is written in a funny but also understated way that took me a bit to grasp the tone and overall vibe and I think this is why it took me until about the 30% mark to start getting into the story.
There were a lot of snort-inducing moments (from the humor) and the band-aid convo made me almost cry laughing. Definitely an entertaining book.
To me it felt more like reading about a group of friends and family (who are all fun, individual characters) and there happens to be a romantic relationship amongst it rather than a focused romance. For the first time, I’ve read something where I had the thought that I would have rather seen this as a movie and I think it would be a good character-driven quirky vibe one. It just seemed more suited for that for some reason. Not meant to be a negative, just an observation I had!
Javier and Madeline are delightful and seem to be the perfect match for each other. They are adorable together and just “fit”; they give the ‘cozy’ vibes.
It was a good book and I am glad I read it. I can totally see this being a read that many people will fully enjoy more than I did. There’s nothing particularly wrong with the writing, I think the tone/‘voice’ maybe is what threw me - overall I think it’s just a mismatch for me but absolutely not one to pass over if you’re very interested in the book!
So, my more-subjective-than-usual rating is a 3.5/5 ⭐️ rounded to 4 for GR, but I could easily see it being a solid 4 or more for others.
I received an advance copy of this book and have left my honest, un-influenced review.
This was a nice romance overall, with funny banter and quirky characters that are easy to like.
The romance is written in a funny but also understated way that took me a bit to grasp the tone and overall vibe and I think this is why it took me until about the 30% mark to start getting into the story.
There were a lot of snort-inducing moments (from the humor) and the band-aid convo made me almost cry laughing. Definitely an entertaining book.
To me it felt more like reading about a group of friends and family (who are all fun, individual characters) and there happens to be a romantic relationship amongst it rather than a focused romance. For the first time, I’ve read something where I had the thought that I would have rather seen this as a movie and I think it would be a good character-driven quirky vibe one. It just seemed more suited for that for some reason. Not meant to be a negative, just an observation I had!
Javier and Madeline are delightful and seem to be the perfect match for each other. They are adorable together and just “fit”; they give the ‘cozy’ vibes.
It was a good book and I am glad I read it. I can totally see this being a read that many people will fully enjoy more than I did. There’s nothing particularly wrong with the writing, I think the tone/‘voice’ maybe is what threw me - overall I think it’s just a mismatch for me but absolutely not one to pass over if you’re very interested in the book!
So, my more-subjective-than-usual rating is a 3.5/5 ⭐️ rounded to 4 for GR, but I could easily see it being a solid 4 or more for others.
I received an advance copy of this book and have left my honest, un-influenced review.
September 9, 2024
Note: I received an ARC for review.
This is book three of Roxie Noir’s Wildwood Society series and I am enjoying every one of them. I think Noir’s unofficial tagline is funny books that fuck, and this book lives up to to the promise. In fact, the book starts with a very spicy cab ride! Noir keeps the tension humming throughout the book, with three nights spread over months of high-heat tension interspersed with the silly and the dramatic!
But there is only minimal angst! Noir is one of my first choice authors for when I need to read a good time with a guaranteed happy ending. People have good lives in Noir’s books, and that includes the gay characters, the older characters, the siblings, the friends, and the lady at the diner. If you want a tear-jerker, look elsewhere. Even when Noir deals with serious topics—divorced parents, drug addiction—the book doesn’t tug at your heartstrings in an effort to make you cry.
One of the joys of Noir’s writing is the ADHD representation—I, too, have left coffee, keys, and Kindles on the top of my car before driving away—and this book doesn’t disappoint. We can tell that Noir has done her research, and I appreciated the tidbits about different treatments for ADHD and the chaos ADHD sometimes brings to your life. In addition, Noir excels at sketching a portrait of a small mountain town that goes beyond the stereotypes. Her characters and setting feel real in a way that many books do not.
If you're looking for a good time in a contemporary romance that offers delightful details, well-drawn characters, and good friends and family, this is the one for you!
This is book three of Roxie Noir’s Wildwood Society series and I am enjoying every one of them. I think Noir’s unofficial tagline is funny books that fuck, and this book lives up to to the promise. In fact, the book starts with a very spicy cab ride! Noir keeps the tension humming throughout the book, with three nights spread over months of high-heat tension interspersed with the silly and the dramatic!
But there is only minimal angst! Noir is one of my first choice authors for when I need to read a good time with a guaranteed happy ending. People have good lives in Noir’s books, and that includes the gay characters, the older characters, the siblings, the friends, and the lady at the diner. If you want a tear-jerker, look elsewhere. Even when Noir deals with serious topics—divorced parents, drug addiction—the book doesn’t tug at your heartstrings in an effort to make you cry.
One of the joys of Noir’s writing is the ADHD representation—I, too, have left coffee, keys, and Kindles on the top of my car before driving away—and this book doesn’t disappoint. We can tell that Noir has done her research, and I appreciated the tidbits about different treatments for ADHD and the chaos ADHD sometimes brings to your life. In addition, Noir excels at sketching a portrait of a small mountain town that goes beyond the stereotypes. Her characters and setting feel real in a way that many books do not.
If you're looking for a good time in a contemporary romance that offers delightful details, well-drawn characters, and good friends and family, this is the one for you!
September 16, 2024
The first night they spend together was as strangers. The second night was after Javier and Madeline have just realised that they will become step siblings soon , with her dad, Gerald, marrying his mom, Paloma, in six months’ time. The next one is when Javier informs Madeline that they should never ever do it again, because it is getting too hard.
To Madeline, it is a hint that she is not good enough for him. But for Javier, he is falling hard and needs to stop before it becomes even more difficult to do the “right thing”. When Madeline gets into trouble though, Javier steps into action and realises how deeply he cares for her.
I liked that both Madeline and Javier have friends whom they can rely on such as Ben and Wyatt, respectively. As for dear Zorro, he’s such a scene stealer lol. The dual POV allows us to see how the mutual pining takes place with both of them having doubt and different worries. Thank God for Javier’s siblings who points out his “mistake”.
To Madeline, it is a hint that she is not good enough for him. But for Javier, he is falling hard and needs to stop before it becomes even more difficult to do the “right thing”. When Madeline gets into trouble though, Javier steps into action and realises how deeply he cares for her.
I liked that both Madeline and Javier have friends whom they can rely on such as Ben and Wyatt, respectively. As for dear Zorro, he’s such a scene stealer lol. The dual POV allows us to see how the mutual pining takes place with both of them having doubt and different worries. Thank God for Javier’s siblings who points out his “mistake”.
September 16, 2024
5⭐️ ARC REVIEW: I did not expect to love this book as much as i did but holy wow i could tell from the second chapter that it was gonna be a 5 star read!!! You hookup with a stranger one night only to find out 2 years later that hes going to be your stepbrother but you continue hooking up anyway? Fuck yea i ate it upppp!!! The banter in this was the best i was laughing out loud the whole way through the characters and so unserious and thats the best part it makes you feel like you actually know them and are reading there life story. The spice in this one was absolutely scrumptious, it was all done so well and i couldn’t fault it one bit i had the best time.
September 8, 2024
The start of this book is everything you could ask for: the characters had banter, it was spicy and it was just an easy story to fall into.
I found the middle section of the book to drag on quite a bit, I had to push myself to keep reading at some bits as I personally felt like it didn’t hold me as a reader the same as the beginning did. I got quite distracted with different characters names popping up and not being explained exactly who they were in the scenario so I got a bit muddled up with who I was reading about.
I’m glad I finished the book as it was a good plot and I fell in love with the main characters. It was a fairly quick read! I had the privilege of being chosen for an ARC read x
I found the middle section of the book to drag on quite a bit, I had to push myself to keep reading at some bits as I personally felt like it didn’t hold me as a reader the same as the beginning did. I got quite distracted with different characters names popping up and not being explained exactly who they were in the scenario so I got a bit muddled up with who I was reading about.
I’m glad I finished the book as it was a good plot and I fell in love with the main characters. It was a fairly quick read! I had the privilege of being chosen for an ARC read x
September 19, 2024
First, I’m so grateful to have been given an ARC copy and the opportunity to have read this story. My honest review is as follows:
Let’s dive in- I absolutely loved this story. The step-sibling trope can be so tricky, but Roxie knocked it out of the park with this one. It felt every bit as much like a star-crossed lovers BUT with the best ending for these two. 10/10epilogue = happy tears!
MMC and FMC are SO perfect for each other! Javier is SO sweet. Genuinely sweet and lovable. Who doesn’t love a cat dad? Madeline is SO funny and someone I’d love to be friends with. I adore her! So kind and solid. She doesn’t have the biggest social circle, but you can tell with her that it is “quality over quantity”.
The extended family dynamic was a bit rocky to navigate, but it was so fun to see the Loveless brothers and crew make a few appearances. Love Javier’s friends as well!
My one reservation about the book is that I wanted to learn more about Madeline. I think she’s so awesome and I would have loved to hear more about her throughout. I’m also curious about her group of girlfriends. We didn’t hear much about them as she and Javier got closer.
All in all, such a fabulous read! Dynamite plot, perfect amount of romance (hello, first chapter!), lots of laughs. Highly, highly recommend.
Let’s dive in- I absolutely loved this story. The step-sibling trope can be so tricky, but Roxie knocked it out of the park with this one. It felt every bit as much like a star-crossed lovers BUT with the best ending for these two. 10/10epilogue = happy tears!
MMC and FMC are SO perfect for each other! Javier is SO sweet. Genuinely sweet and lovable. Who doesn’t love a cat dad? Madeline is SO funny and someone I’d love to be friends with. I adore her! So kind and solid. She doesn’t have the biggest social circle, but you can tell with her that it is “quality over quantity”.
The extended family dynamic was a bit rocky to navigate, but it was so fun to see the Loveless brothers and crew make a few appearances. Love Javier’s friends as well!
My one reservation about the book is that I wanted to learn more about Madeline. I think she’s so awesome and I would have loved to hear more about her throughout. I’m also curious about her group of girlfriends. We didn’t hear much about them as she and Javier got closer.
All in all, such a fabulous read! Dynamite plot, perfect amount of romance (hello, first chapter!), lots of laughs. Highly, highly recommend.
July 18, 2026
Oh my gosh, this one was soooo good!! It was hilarious, I loved how weird both main characters were, totally unapologetically. I also love a good forbidden trope so this was right up my alley. I just wanna give Javi a bear hug his poor little adhd(I think?) mind and just always waiting on the other shoe to drop but Madeline just accepted him and was his rock to lean on ugh I love them they are literally the cutest. I think they may be my favorite couple besides Eli and Violet from the Loveless series. Also, has to be her spiciest book to date🥵Javi that mouth! I listened to the audiobook (ALC) and it was amazing, I love Gregory Salinas and Alexis Page is a new to me narrator and she was great, deff listening to more from her!!!
October 15, 2024
Oh this book is spicy. But but but, I felt a little bit out of places. I don't get that feeling when I read the other of her books. But I still enjoy it. The bromance is good, the romance kinda good. And we get sneak peak on everyone. I love it because I miss everyone. So I can't wait for Wyatt and Lainey.
September 25, 2024
- The awkward rapport is chef’s kiss and comedic
- Once again, I wish I had a brother, maybe I’ll tell my mom again that it’s not too late to adopt one
- Once again, I wish I had a brother, maybe I’ll tell my mom again that it’s not too late to adopt one
October 27, 2024
3.5
I didn't like the "stepsibling" conflict much, I mean they are not blood relatives who met in their 30s, why anyone (including them) care is beyond me.
I didn't like the "stepsibling" conflict much, I mean they are not blood relatives who met in their 30s, why anyone (including them) care is beyond me.
October 23, 2024
wack. not my normal trope and i didnt know until it was too late. however it does strike me that the story could be exactly the same as it is if they were say, just buddies.
April 16, 2026
This started SO good but fizzled. There was probably 200 pages that could have been cut and gotten the same point across. I feel like too much was taken away trying to tie in characters from this and other series. Its a bummer because there were some really good scenes and lines but my overall feeling is very meh.
December 19, 2024
The Three Night Stand by Roxie Noir
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed how this book started off with a literal bang and then developed into a heartwarming, funny story about love, challenges, and family.
The relationship between Madeline and Javier began during a difficult time in Javier's life, and they both thought they would never see each other again. Fast forward, and they meet again at a dinner celebrating their parents' engagement.
Javier is an amazing character who deserves to see himself through the eyes of others during his recovery. As a reader, I found myself rooting for him. Meanwhile, Madeline is excelling in a male-dominated career. The dynamic of them becoming step-siblings adds an entertaining twist, as neither of them knows how to act around their new family.
The banter between the characters in this book was funny and engaging, making me feel like I was part of their conversations.
I always enjoy Roxie's writing, and I'm already feeling disappointed that I have to wait so long for Wyatt and Lainey's story. However, I've already downloaded Wells and Josie's story, so hopefully that will keep me entertained until 2025.
Thank you Roxie Noir for this ARC!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really enjoyed how this book started off with a literal bang and then developed into a heartwarming, funny story about love, challenges, and family.
The relationship between Madeline and Javier began during a difficult time in Javier's life, and they both thought they would never see each other again. Fast forward, and they meet again at a dinner celebrating their parents' engagement.
Javier is an amazing character who deserves to see himself through the eyes of others during his recovery. As a reader, I found myself rooting for him. Meanwhile, Madeline is excelling in a male-dominated career. The dynamic of them becoming step-siblings adds an entertaining twist, as neither of them knows how to act around their new family.
The banter between the characters in this book was funny and engaging, making me feel like I was part of their conversations.
I always enjoy Roxie's writing, and I'm already feeling disappointed that I have to wait so long for Wyatt and Lainey's story. However, I've already downloaded Wells and Josie's story, so hopefully that will keep me entertained until 2025.
Thank you Roxie Noir for this ARC!
October 19, 2024
OG Review:
Roxie described this book in her enewsletter thusly: ...Three Night Stand actually opens In Medias Bang. (That's Latin for, "In the middle of banging.")
And then provided the first chapter.
I mashed the preorder button so fast. 💁🏻♀️
After finishing Three Night Stand:
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - WHEW!
Matt rolled his eyes at me when I told him about In Medias Bang lol.
I really liked this book, but have a couple of caveats:
1) There were a few too many side characters that didn't have enough of a story arc, and therefore I couldn't remember who was who or differentiate between them.
2) I read Roxie's newsletter and really enjoy it, but both Madeline and Javier's voices in this book were ... the same as Roxie's voice. And I'd be reading and I'd forget whose POV I was in because they were the same.
Still, the banter was great, the family dynamics were great, did I mention that it was insanely spicy omg, and this was set alternately in Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge mountains, and I miss it there all the time. The end.
Roxie described this book in her enewsletter thusly: ...Three Night Stand actually opens In Medias Bang. (That's Latin for, "In the middle of banging.")
And then provided the first chapter.
I mashed the preorder button so fast. 💁🏻♀️
After finishing Three Night Stand:
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 - WHEW!
Matt rolled his eyes at me when I told him about In Medias Bang lol.
I really liked this book, but have a couple of caveats:
1) There were a few too many side characters that didn't have enough of a story arc, and therefore I couldn't remember who was who or differentiate between them.
2) I read Roxie's newsletter and really enjoy it, but both Madeline and Javier's voices in this book were ... the same as Roxie's voice. And I'd be reading and I'd forget whose POV I was in because they were the same.
Still, the banter was great, the family dynamics were great, did I mention that it was insanely spicy omg, and this was set alternately in Virginia Beach and the Blue Ridge mountains, and I miss it there all the time. The end.
October 19, 2024
high 3 stars
solid. the relationship "peril" felt real while also being hot and funny, and they handled their many hurdles with the right mix of flail and maturity. very satisfying. the frequent references to other roxie noir books/romances were mostly handled well, though they can sometimes unnecessarily convolute a scene.
so glad i've found roxie noir. she's a reliably good read, her sex scenes are creative and hot (and reflect characterizations, which is so key to good sex scenes), her characters are (for the most part) good people who don't act like children, and her banter is often excellent.
solid. the relationship "peril" felt real while also being hot and funny, and they handled their many hurdles with the right mix of flail and maturity. very satisfying. the frequent references to other roxie noir books/romances were mostly handled well, though they can sometimes unnecessarily convolute a scene.
so glad i've found roxie noir. she's a reliably good read, her sex scenes are creative and hot (and reflect characterizations, which is so key to good sex scenes), her characters are (for the most part) good people who don't act like children, and her banter is often excellent.
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