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Nashville U #1.5
Never Wanted More
Originally released as part of the Southern Seduction Box Set
She builds walls around her.
He’s bound and determined to break them down.
On the outside, Peyton Williams has the perfect life: influential parents, successful siblings, and wealth at her fingertips. But to Peyton, there is more to life that what you have and who you know. College is her ticket out—her ticket to find her own path, her own life.
Intelligence and talent are Wyatt Parker’s tickets out the scrutiny of his family-life and upbringing. Determined to break out of the stereotypes that suffocate him, Wyatt takes academics and sports seriously. But when he starts tutoring the gorgeous, but aloof, Peyton, he sees that there’s more to her than he realized.
Can Wyatt teach her that money can’t buy happiness? Will he learn that things aren’t always as they seem?
She builds walls around her.
He’s bound and determined to break them down.
On the outside, Peyton Williams has the perfect life: influential parents, successful siblings, and wealth at her fingertips. But to Peyton, there is more to life that what you have and who you know. College is her ticket out—her ticket to find her own path, her own life.
Intelligence and talent are Wyatt Parker’s tickets out the scrutiny of his family-life and upbringing. Determined to break out of the stereotypes that suffocate him, Wyatt takes academics and sports seriously. But when he starts tutoring the gorgeous, but aloof, Peyton, he sees that there’s more to her than he realized.
Can Wyatt teach her that money can’t buy happiness? Will he learn that things aren’t always as they seem?
172 pages, Unknown Binding
First published April 14, 2014
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About the author
Stacey Lewis
60 books511 followersStacey is the New York Times & USA Today Bestselling Author of Second Chances, Shadows of the Past (co-authored with H.M. Ward), the Nashville Nights series, and the Nashville U series.
She’s also the single mom of three amazingly crazy boys and since she’s a transplanted Yankee, considers herself a big city girl living in a small town. Because she can’t live in the cities she loves – Nashville, New York, Chicago – she writes about people who do instead. When she isn’t writing, you can usually find her curled up with a sexy book, or more accurately, scrolling through Tumblr. She also isn’t afraid to admit her favorite addictions: Tumblr GIF’s, social media, Spotify, Dr. Pepper, and of course, dirty books. Hunky heroes with control issues and strong heroines who stand up to them are her weakness. She loves to talk books – not just her own – with anyone, so send her a message!
She’s also the single mom of three amazingly crazy boys and since she’s a transplanted Yankee, considers herself a big city girl living in a small town. Because she can’t live in the cities she loves – Nashville, New York, Chicago – she writes about people who do instead. When she isn’t writing, you can usually find her curled up with a sexy book, or more accurately, scrolling through Tumblr. She also isn’t afraid to admit her favorite addictions: Tumblr GIF’s, social media, Spotify, Dr. Pepper, and of course, dirty books. Hunky heroes with control issues and strong heroines who stand up to them are her weakness. She loves to talk books – not just her own – with anyone, so send her a message!
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April 15, 2014
Disclaimer: Stacey is my wife so maybe I'm bias but I will still give her a honest review. I am her toughest critic; just ask her.
Stacey does an AMAZING job at building characters in all of her books. Not only the main characters, but even the secondary characters command attention and make you want to know their story. This book is no exception. Right from the start you want to know why Kat had to move to the dorm, what happened before she arrived at Peyton's door step, and she's obviously not the main character. Kat isn't the only one; Scarlett, the best friend, is another among many that make YOU want more. (pun intended) This amazing ability sucks you in and causes you to turn page after page waiting for the story to unfold not only for the leading roles but every other person mentioned.
If you haven't already, you'll want to get the rest of the books in her Nashville Nights series as all of these secondary characters have their own stories told in detail.
Again I may be biased, but I think Stacey Mosteller will be a main stay at the top of best seller list for a long time coming.
Stacey does an AMAZING job at building characters in all of her books. Not only the main characters, but even the secondary characters command attention and make you want to know their story. This book is no exception. Right from the start you want to know why Kat had to move to the dorm, what happened before she arrived at Peyton's door step, and she's obviously not the main character. Kat isn't the only one; Scarlett, the best friend, is another among many that make YOU want more. (pun intended) This amazing ability sucks you in and causes you to turn page after page waiting for the story to unfold not only for the leading roles but every other person mentioned.
If you haven't already, you'll want to get the rest of the books in her Nashville Nights series as all of these secondary characters have their own stories told in detail.
Again I may be biased, but I think Stacey Mosteller will be a main stay at the top of best seller list for a long time coming.
April 26, 2014
4.5 Stars...
I just starting reading this author and she has become a fav already.. I love her sassy, strong character Peyton who has tremendous walls to breakdown. And I adore sensitive but so damn sexy Wyatt who has the fortitude to do it. This story is about 2 people from 2 different walks of life who need each other in the most primal way. They simply can't be one without the other. I can't wait to see if there's more to come in their story... Thanks Stacey, you remind me of another author who be both admire.
I just starting reading this author and she has become a fav already.. I love her sassy, strong character Peyton who has tremendous walls to breakdown. And I adore sensitive but so damn sexy Wyatt who has the fortitude to do it. This story is about 2 people from 2 different walks of life who need each other in the most primal way. They simply can't be one without the other. I can't wait to see if there's more to come in their story... Thanks Stacey, you remind me of another author who be both admire.
April 15, 2014
Second book in this series, and this girl is on fire! Stacey is a new author who's going to climb the ranks quick!
Wyatt is a sweet, sexy, college basketball player with serious patience and determination.
Peyton is a very introverted girl who doesn't make friends easily, nor does she particularly want to. She's perfectly fine with her best friend being the only one.
When Peyton discovers she has to share her dorm room with another student after having a whole semester to herself, she is none to happy about it. When the new roommate, Kat, arrives with a slew of boys.
Wyatt is determined to get through to Peyton, so offers his tutoring services for her college math class. As feelings start to develop between them the heat rises between them too.
Stacey does an amazing job of allowing her reader to connect with the characters, and you're sucked into their world immediately! Brilliantly written!
Wyatt is a sweet, sexy, college basketball player with serious patience and determination.
Peyton is a very introverted girl who doesn't make friends easily, nor does she particularly want to. She's perfectly fine with her best friend being the only one.
When Peyton discovers she has to share her dorm room with another student after having a whole semester to herself, she is none to happy about it. When the new roommate, Kat, arrives with a slew of boys.
Wyatt is determined to get through to Peyton, so offers his tutoring services for her college math class. As feelings start to develop between them the heat rises between them too.
Stacey does an amazing job of allowing her reader to connect with the characters, and you're sucked into their world immediately! Brilliantly written!
April 3, 2014
Where to begin with this story?
Being a child who always felt as if they were not wanted, it is no wonder that Peyton acts the way that she does! Being in solitude is the way she copes with situations and she likes it that way. She only wants to finish her degree and get out of college... nothing more...
Wyatt is a handsome southern gentleman who has a fascination with Peyton from the day he meets her in the dorm hallway. He tries to make Peyton understand that no matter what, he wants to be with her.
Even though Peyton Never Wanted More, she got more than she bargained for when she came in contact with Wyatt.
Being a child who always felt as if they were not wanted, it is no wonder that Peyton acts the way that she does! Being in solitude is the way she copes with situations and she likes it that way. She only wants to finish her degree and get out of college... nothing more...
Wyatt is a handsome southern gentleman who has a fascination with Peyton from the day he meets her in the dorm hallway. He tries to make Peyton understand that no matter what, he wants to be with her.
Even though Peyton Never Wanted More, she got more than she bargained for when she came in contact with Wyatt.
April 24, 2014
This is book #0.5 in Stacey Mosteller's Nashville Nights Series.
I want to start by saying that I completely loved the story. It was a quick read but a wonderful story. All of the characters in the story leave you wanting more. From Peyton and Wyatt, to all of the secondary characters: Max, Kat, Scarlett and Annabelle, to name a few. I loved that some characters from Save Me From Myself were mentioned in this story.
So I have to be honest that at the beginning, Peyton was not my favorite because of the way she was to the other characters. But as the story went on and learned more about her and how her life has been, my heart broke for her and was sad for her. I don't want to give out too much information and spoil it for anyone, but at the end, she completely made me love her for who she was because, in a way, I was able to relate with her feelings.
Wyatt, well, he's a good ol' lovable southern guy thru and thru. Completely loved him! From the beginning, he tries to get to know Peyton and get on her good side, even though she keeps pushing him away every single time. But persistence wins and a loving relationship blossoms.
All in all, it was a great, wonderful read and totally recommend it for everyone to read!
I want to start by saying that I completely loved the story. It was a quick read but a wonderful story. All of the characters in the story leave you wanting more. From Peyton and Wyatt, to all of the secondary characters: Max, Kat, Scarlett and Annabelle, to name a few. I loved that some characters from Save Me From Myself were mentioned in this story.
So I have to be honest that at the beginning, Peyton was not my favorite because of the way she was to the other characters. But as the story went on and learned more about her and how her life has been, my heart broke for her and was sad for her. I don't want to give out too much information and spoil it for anyone, but at the end, she completely made me love her for who she was because, in a way, I was able to relate with her feelings.
Wyatt, well, he's a good ol' lovable southern guy thru and thru. Completely loved him! From the beginning, he tries to get to know Peyton and get on her good side, even though she keeps pushing him away every single time. But persistence wins and a loving relationship blossoms.
All in all, it was a great, wonderful read and totally recommend it for everyone to read!
August 3, 2016
Mosteller has a way.... An incredible ability to take a character that is flawed with a personality trait that can make you hate them in two minutes flat. Then with the wave of her pen, you get to understand why they are that way. It is becoming a staple of her work. This is an amazing talent because it gives the reader more than the superficial sparkle of richness and sexual depravity that seems to be forefront on the market today. These characters have humanity and humility.
Peyton is a bitch, to put it simply. She has a mouth on her and a harshness. She is not the girl with natural ease for everyone and there is a reason for that. I am not going to tell you the reason...lol.. there is a book for that.
And Wyatt is the best kind of guy, the one that pays attention. He can see beyond Peyton's shell though she is reluctant to let go of it. This is a novella, so the tale is short but I would have no problem reading it again if it were to turn into a full size novel. I would also have no problem begging the author for more of Peyton and Wyatt!
Peyton is a bitch, to put it simply. She has a mouth on her and a harshness. She is not the girl with natural ease for everyone and there is a reason for that. I am not going to tell you the reason...lol.. there is a book for that.
And Wyatt is the best kind of guy, the one that pays attention. He can see beyond Peyton's shell though she is reluctant to let go of it. This is a novella, so the tale is short but I would have no problem reading it again if it were to turn into a full size novel. I would also have no problem begging the author for more of Peyton and Wyatt!
February 17, 2016
"Never Wanted More" which featured Peyton who was starting college at Nashville University. Peyton comes from the world of Money and status , but is trying to find her own way in the world and find her own happiness . Wyatt is one of those guys who has had to work hard for where he has gotten too and never had a silver spoon in his mouth. Can Wyatt show Peyton that having money and wealth isn't all it is cracked up to be and that sometimes having true love is better than money anyday ?
Out of all the stories, I found this one to be like the odd one out as the characters weren't part of the other series or family and it seemed out of place as I read the series in order and read this after Book #1.
Out of all the stories, I found this one to be like the odd one out as the characters weren't part of the other series or family and it seemed out of place as I read the series in order and read this after Book #1.
April 8, 2014
I received an ARC of this book for the author
OMGosh I absolutely loved this book!
Peyton comes from a rich family that has major issues with her and the life she has chosen so she has trust issues of her own and likes to be by herself.
Wyatt is a handsome southern boy who comes from a very poor family.
Peyton and Wyatt met when Peyton is given a new roommate in collage. Wyatt and his friends are helping Kat ( Peyton's new roommate ) move in when they met and are instantly attracted to each other. Things happen and the heat builds between the two!
This is the second book from Stacey Mosteller and both books are FABULOUS! I can't wait to read more from her!!!
OMGosh I absolutely loved this book!
Peyton comes from a rich family that has major issues with her and the life she has chosen so she has trust issues of her own and likes to be by herself.
Wyatt is a handsome southern boy who comes from a very poor family.
Peyton and Wyatt met when Peyton is given a new roommate in collage. Wyatt and his friends are helping Kat ( Peyton's new roommate ) move in when they met and are instantly attracted to each other. Things happen and the heat builds between the two!
This is the second book from Stacey Mosteller and both books are FABULOUS! I can't wait to read more from her!!!
March 2, 2015
Such a sweet story of college love. Stacey does a great job of developing characters you want to know more about. Not only do you want to know the story of Peyton and Wyatt, but also all of the others in their group of friends. I love how characters in the other Nashville Nights series are introduced in this book. If you have read the other books, you know what their stories are and how they will develop. I really love the fact that Stacey's books are sweet, relatable stories of people you could know (or could have known when you were younger). Can't wait for more Nashville Nights!
September 6, 2015
I really enjoyed this book and was sad when it ended. I did not like Peyton at all at first with her nasty personality, but as the story progressed and I learned more about her, I warmed up to her. I loved how Wyatt was able to break down Peyton's walls through his protective and kind nature. I wish I had an algebra tutor like him when I was in college! There were a few parts that I thought would develop into something more, but I was disappointed when they never did. The girls who were in a deep discussion that Peyton interrupted at the party was one of the points where I anticipated a drama blown scene developing from. There were some lines that made me burst out with laughter along the way, too. One being, "Jesus Christ, Peyton. You've made me grow a f***ing vagina." So hilarious! Overall, this was a great read!
September 9, 2014
I LOVED it! I love how you really get to know Peyton and Wyatt. Especially because it really explains the way Peyton is. I hated her at first but then totally understood where she was coming from. This story made me want to read more about ALL the characters in this book!
April 21, 2014
I'm giving this one 3.5 stars
It's a sweet easy to read short story
It's a sweet easy to read short story
April 23, 2014
Loved the short book but hate how it ended. Hope their story continues in the other books!!
August 7, 2014
Yep I love Wyatt and Peyton. She is sassy and he is a take no crap kind of guy. This story was sweet and amazing.
September 18, 2014
This was a very good read. Peyton kept me interested as I wanted to know more of why she behaved like she does. Loved Wyatt. Can't wait to read more about them.
September 26, 2014
Is a great book to read forever
September 19, 2014
At first didn't like Peyton but towards the end she was better. Wyatt was a perfect combination of cocky and confident sexy. A good read.
March 13, 2015
Great story, love the characters. It could have been longer, I wish we would have gone farther into their relationship, they are my favorite of her couples so far.
April 27, 2014
Review to come. :)
September 6, 2014
I really enjoyed this book and the story of Peyton & Wyatt.
October 29, 2014
i love it.....
December 12, 2018
Good
Peyton and Wyatt’s story, pretty good, some sexy times later in the book, definitely angsty moments from the heroine, enjoy.
Peyton and Wyatt’s story, pretty good, some sexy times later in the book, definitely angsty moments from the heroine, enjoy.
July 17, 2021
A college story, must be YA not my genre.
March 6, 2025
Yawn. The story line makes only marginal sense and the characters are not well-drawn. The writing is shoddy and feels hurried. This does not make me want to pick up more from this author
September 6, 2021
Peyton & Wyatt belonged together - Loved it. Can't wait to read the whole series.
May 5, 2017
Wyatt is such a sweet guy. He comes off macho since he is a “jock” and plays college basketball. He has some serious patience, along with determination. He knows how to play the game, as well as knows what steps to take to keep what he wants.
Peyton is a girl who doesn’t want to get close to anyone, and especially doesn’t want to be someone’s girlfriend. She is at college to get her degree and doesn’t need a distraction.
Peyton gets a new roommate after spending time alone to herself in her dorm. She is not accepting of the roommate, Kat. Kat also brings in a bunch of guys, which Peyton doesn’t find fascinating.
Wyatt is attracted to Peyton, and he will do anything to make her see him.
Stacey knows how to make you fall in love with college kids, and does a damn good job keeping your attention in the book. Every page makes you want to keep going. She builds her characters with her words, there is no skipping, no jumping.. there is solidness that makes you beg! Can’t wait to see what this group has in store in the rest of the Nashville Night Series.
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Peyton is a girl who doesn’t want to get close to anyone, and especially doesn’t want to be someone’s girlfriend. She is at college to get her degree and doesn’t need a distraction.
Peyton gets a new roommate after spending time alone to herself in her dorm. She is not accepting of the roommate, Kat. Kat also brings in a bunch of guys, which Peyton doesn’t find fascinating.
Wyatt is attracted to Peyton, and he will do anything to make her see him.
Stacey knows how to make you fall in love with college kids, and does a damn good job keeping your attention in the book. Every page makes you want to keep going. She builds her characters with her words, there is no skipping, no jumping.. there is solidness that makes you beg! Can’t wait to see what this group has in store in the rest of the Nashville Night Series.
We're Jumpin' Books
December 1, 2015
Peyton is pretty much a black sheep in her family, shes sassy, introverted and well a spoiled brat. Then there's Wyatt that learned to take care of what he has because he grew up with little and learned to appreciate things and others. Both are from different upbringing and but couldn't be more perfect to even things out for eachother. Now if only Peyton can stop fighting that attraction that they both feel.
Not sure what is it about this book,I have a like and a eh feeling about it. It felt rushed. I wish it was a bit longer, with a bit more drama or some type of conflict. Just when I think there is something about to rock what they have its barely a blip in the the drama area. What I did like was the personalities of both characters and getting to know a bit about them. But as much as I liked Peyton's sassy tude it got a bit annoying at times. The steamy scenes were good. I liked the book can't say I loved it.
Not sure what is it about this book,I have a like and a eh feeling about it. It felt rushed. I wish it was a bit longer, with a bit more drama or some type of conflict. Just when I think there is something about to rock what they have its barely a blip in the the drama area. What I did like was the personalities of both characters and getting to know a bit about them. But as much as I liked Peyton's sassy tude it got a bit annoying at times. The steamy scenes were good. I liked the book can't say I loved it.
October 10, 2014
2 'Prudey Peyton ruined it for me' stars.
Storyline was all good, Wyatt was that perfect combination of cocky confidence and Southern sweet and the side characters and banter etc was funny BUT bitchy (for no good reason, that I can see), prudey (every time Wyatt made a comment taking offense, every? really it's supposed to be hot prudey), boring Miss I can't have fun, boohoo whiney baby, PEYTON was annoying until about the last 20 - 30 pages.
I love a good slow build romance but this didn't work cos of her whining and I didn't see the big problem with her life, I mean OK I understand her parents were assholes but not enough to excuse the bitch that she was in the majority of the book.
Liked the way it played out in the end though and hopefully the next book won't have a whiney baby in it cos it would have been a definite 3+ star otherwise.
Storyline was all good, Wyatt was that perfect combination of cocky confidence and Southern sweet and the side characters and banter etc was funny BUT bitchy (for no good reason, that I can see), prudey (every time Wyatt made a comment taking offense, every? really it's supposed to be hot prudey), boring Miss I can't have fun, boohoo whiney baby, PEYTON was annoying until about the last 20 - 30 pages.
I love a good slow build romance but this didn't work cos of her whining and I didn't see the big problem with her life, I mean OK I understand her parents were assholes but not enough to excuse the bitch that she was in the majority of the book.
Liked the way it played out in the end though and hopefully the next book won't have a whiney baby in it cos it would have been a definite 3+ star otherwise.
April 14, 2015
SoOoOoOoOoOooOoOo this book is so gush worthy!!!!!
This book was amazing as to be expected from Stacey Mosteller. I love this Story of Peyton and Wyatt, how Peyton has all these walls in place to protect her from everything and everyone. But Wyatt doesn't let them stop him from falling in love with her and break them down. This story brings in a little bit of the characters we see in Save Me From myself which I love immensely. Peyton is this sharp tonged entitled little bitch (in the beginning) and Wyatt is this sweet and kind down to earth kind of guy who come from nothing. They both help each other develop beautifully through out the story. I really could not stop reading this book it was everything I hoped it would be and more!!! I can't wait to see if Wyatt and Peyton make and more cameo's in the Nashville Night's!!!!!!!!!!
This book was amazing as to be expected from Stacey Mosteller. I love this Story of Peyton and Wyatt, how Peyton has all these walls in place to protect her from everything and everyone. But Wyatt doesn't let them stop him from falling in love with her and break them down. This story brings in a little bit of the characters we see in Save Me From myself which I love immensely. Peyton is this sharp tonged entitled little bitch (in the beginning) and Wyatt is this sweet and kind down to earth kind of guy who come from nothing. They both help each other develop beautifully through out the story. I really could not stop reading this book it was everything I hoped it would be and more!!! I can't wait to see if Wyatt and Peyton make and more cameo's in the Nashville Night's!!!!!!!!!!
November 1, 2015
This is book 0.5 in the "Nashville Nights" series. I am enjoying the series very much. Peyton and Wyatt both have deep seeded issue with themselves. In order to cope with the world Peyon thinks doesn't like her, she is a first class pain in the butt. Pushing people away and building walls to protect her heart. Wyatt isn't proud of how he was raised and is also a bit closed off. Peyton needs a math tutor if she is going to survive the semester, Wyatt offers to help. Spring break gives them the perfect opportunity to explore their new feelings.
The novel move the series along well. From some of the clues in both books so far it seems to me the 2 books are happenig in parallel on the time line its fun to see Book 1 scenes from a different perspective.
Awesome Series Fun Read grab it now !!!!!
The novel move the series along well. From some of the clues in both books so far it seems to me the 2 books are happenig in parallel on the time line its fun to see Book 1 scenes from a different perspective.
Awesome Series Fun Read grab it now !!!!!
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