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About Last Night: a steamy romantic comedy
The Wrong Bed…
As Janine Murphy's wedding date looms, she's growing anxious about her groom's lack of enthusiasm for wedding night activities. To test their chemistry before she says I Do, Janine decides to don tantalizing lingerie, cover up with a coat, and sneak into her groom's hotel room to um, force the issue.
The Right Man?
Derek Stillman is standing in for his MIA brother as Best Man in a wedding and he doesn't even believe in marriage. Plus he left his ailing business on a precipice in order to do this favor. When a willing, warm body climbs into bed with him, he thinks finally, an upside—until he learns the siren is the bride-to-be!
The Perfect Disaster!
Before the couple can right the wrong, the hotel is put on lockdown and they're quarantined to their room. How are they going to get out of this with their integrity—and hearts—intact?
For a fun, steamy romance that will make you believe in the power of undeniable attraction, buy or download a sample of ABOUT LAST NIGHT!
As Janine Murphy's wedding date looms, she's growing anxious about her groom's lack of enthusiasm for wedding night activities. To test their chemistry before she says I Do, Janine decides to don tantalizing lingerie, cover up with a coat, and sneak into her groom's hotel room to um, force the issue.
The Right Man?
Derek Stillman is standing in for his MIA brother as Best Man in a wedding and he doesn't even believe in marriage. Plus he left his ailing business on a precipice in order to do this favor. When a willing, warm body climbs into bed with him, he thinks finally, an upside—until he learns the siren is the bride-to-be!
The Perfect Disaster!
Before the couple can right the wrong, the hotel is put on lockdown and they're quarantined to their room. How are they going to get out of this with their integrity—and hearts—intact?
For a fun, steamy romance that will make you believe in the power of undeniable attraction, buy or download a sample of ABOUT LAST NIGHT!
163 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 15, 1999
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About the author
Stephanie Bond
267 books1,785 followersUSA TODAY bestselling author Stephanie Bond was seven years deep into a systems engineering career and pursuing an MBA at night when an instructor remarked that she had a flair for writing and suggested that she submit to academic journals. But Stephanie, a voracious reader, was only interested in writing fiction–more specifically, romantic fiction.
Upon completing her master’s degree and with no formal training in writing (her undergraduate degree is in computer programming), she started writing a romance novel in her spare time. Two years later in 1995 she sold her first manuscript, a romantic comedy, to Harlequin Books.
In 1997, with ten sales under her belt to two publishers, Stephanie left her corporate job to write women’s romantic fiction full-time. In 2011,
Stephanie launched a self-publishing business. Since that time, she has sold more than 1 million copies of her own books. To-date, Stephanie has published over 70 novels and has over 6 million copies of her work in worldwide distribution in numerous languages and formats.
Upon completing her master’s degree and with no formal training in writing (her undergraduate degree is in computer programming), she started writing a romance novel in her spare time. Two years later in 1995 she sold her first manuscript, a romantic comedy, to Harlequin Books.
In 1997, with ten sales under her belt to two publishers, Stephanie left her corporate job to write women’s romantic fiction full-time. In 2011,
Stephanie launched a self-publishing business. Since that time, she has sold more than 1 million copies of her own books. To-date, Stephanie has published over 70 novels and has over 6 million copies of her work in worldwide distribution in numerous languages and formats.
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August 17, 2011
The heroine Janine is two days away from her wedding to her fiance Steve, a well known plastic surgeon. After her bachelorette party she confides to her sister that she has never slept with Steve and she is having doubts about their compatibility as Steve doesn't seem to desire her. Her brash sister persuades Janine to sneak into his hotel room and seduce him. When she gets there though it's not Steve in the bed, instead it is Steve's best man Derek, the hero. Derek is very disgruntled, he is feeling very ill and had to drop his work in order to stand in for his disappearing brother as Steve's best man. After sorting out the misunderstanding between them Derek tries to leave but he and Janine end up being contained to the same room when an illness breaks out in the hotel and the whole resort is put under quarantine. Their time spent together is rather awkward, but there is also a fierce attraction between them. Although he finds her a little annoying Derek realises Janine is a nice person and can't help but this that Steve is using her. As they get to know one another they help each other through their problems and begin to fall in love.
I really liked this story, and I was pleasantly surprised as it was different to what I was expecting from the blurb. At first I thought it would be really intense and passionate right from the start, instead it is a more gentle and warm romance and when the passion does occur it is much more intense. There are some great humorous moments that really added to my enjoyment. Both characters are very real, I love that Janine is a bit of a klutz but genuinely nice and Derek, instead of being all smooth and suave, is a bit of a grump yet very honest, he felt like the 'Everyman'. Even though the story only takes place over a couple of days I think the development of the relationship is written beautifully.
A great mix of fun and emotion that is really satisfying to read.
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
I really liked this story, and I was pleasantly surprised as it was different to what I was expecting from the blurb. At first I thought it would be really intense and passionate right from the start, instead it is a more gentle and warm romance and when the passion does occur it is much more intense. There are some great humorous moments that really added to my enjoyment. Both characters are very real, I love that Janine is a bit of a klutz but genuinely nice and Derek, instead of being all smooth and suave, is a bit of a grump yet very honest, he felt like the 'Everyman'. Even though the story only takes place over a couple of days I think the development of the relationship is written beautifully.
A great mix of fun and emotion that is really satisfying to read.
Originally posted at http://everyday-is-the-same.blogspot....
June 26, 2017
leído el 04/11/2012
Trampa para dos corazones
Serie: Stillman
Protagonistas: Derek Stillman y Janine Murphy
Argumento:
LA HABITACIÓN CORRECTA... EL HOMBRE EQUIVOCADO
Janine Murphy siente algo de nervios al pensar en su inminente boda. Después de todo, su novio y ella no han hecho... bueno, ya se sabe. Entonces, vestida de vampiresa, entra en la habitación de hotel de él para vivir la experiencia antes de la ceremonia. ¡Pero el hombre irresistiblemente sexy con el que termina en la cama no es su novio!
El padrino, Derek Stillman, no se queja cuando aquella mujer voluptuosa se mete en la cama con él...¡hasta que descubre que es la novia! Pero cuando una cuarentena inesperada cierra el hotel y los confina a ambos en la misma habitación, Derek no puede evitar mostrarle a Janine quién es el hombre que más le conviene...
Como pueden ver mucho cliclé pero bueh me gustó jajajaja
Trampa para dos corazones
Serie: Stillman
Protagonistas: Derek Stillman y Janine Murphy
Argumento:
LA HABITACIÓN CORRECTA... EL HOMBRE EQUIVOCADO
Janine Murphy siente algo de nervios al pensar en su inminente boda. Después de todo, su novio y ella no han hecho... bueno, ya se sabe. Entonces, vestida de vampiresa, entra en la habitación de hotel de él para vivir la experiencia antes de la ceremonia. ¡Pero el hombre irresistiblemente sexy con el que termina en la cama no es su novio!
El padrino, Derek Stillman, no se queja cuando aquella mujer voluptuosa se mete en la cama con él...¡hasta que descubre que es la novia! Pero cuando una cuarentena inesperada cierra el hotel y los confina a ambos en la misma habitación, Derek no puede evitar mostrarle a Janine quién es el hombre que más le conviene...
Como pueden ver mucho cliclé pero bueh me gustó jajajaja
April 15, 2019
Well Written Series Romance. Recommend.
This was a very well written Harlequin/Silhouette style of romance book. Characters were charming and engaging, except for the antagonist, who was a jerk. There were several lightly humorous scenes as well as some mild conflict. The book was an undemanding, light read that was entertaining and perfect for a rainy day or a beach read. Ms. Bond’s books are always well edited, and this one maintains her high standards. There were a couple of short, non-graphic sex scenes that were so mild that I wouldn’t hesitate to let my teenaged granddaughter read this book.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes the Harlequin/Silhouette traditional romance books.
This was a very well written Harlequin/Silhouette style of romance book. Characters were charming and engaging, except for the antagonist, who was a jerk. There were several lightly humorous scenes as well as some mild conflict. The book was an undemanding, light read that was entertaining and perfect for a rainy day or a beach read. Ms. Bond’s books are always well edited, and this one maintains her high standards. There were a couple of short, non-graphic sex scenes that were so mild that I wouldn’t hesitate to let my teenaged granddaughter read this book.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes the Harlequin/Silhouette traditional romance books.
January 26, 2021
Asi to mělo být třeskutě vtipné. Nebylo.
Kromě toho, že s ní nechce ženich spát, ona sama nebyla ještě tak docela smířená s tím, že bude tak bohatá... (s. 94)
Konečně hrdinka s Problémem. ;-)
Janine poznala svého vyvoleného ve svém prvním zaměstnání (s. 100).
Což bylo před rokem, popř. před rokem a půl. Co tak dělala do svých osmadvaceti let? Že by tak dlouho studovala na „vyšší zdravotnické škole“?
s. 167 připustil Jack
Tedy Derek.
s. 39 čísti [části]
s. 67 vdychala [vzdychala]
s. 82 před [přes]
s. 141 kránu
s. 182 Teším
ji/jí - s. 176
Kromě toho, že s ní nechce ženich spát, ona sama nebyla ještě tak docela smířená s tím, že bude tak bohatá... (s. 94)
Konečně hrdinka s Problémem. ;-)
Janine poznala svého vyvoleného ve svém prvním zaměstnání (s. 100).
Což bylo před rokem, popř. před rokem a půl. Co tak dělala do svých osmadvaceti let? Že by tak dlouho studovala na „vyšší zdravotnické škole“?
s. 167 připustil Jack
Tedy Derek.
s. 39 čísti [části]
s. 67 vdychala [vzdychala]
s. 82 před [přes]
s. 141 kránu
s. 182 Teším
ji/jí - s. 176
May 12, 2017
Cute and funny in all the right places. Janine wants to surprise her fiancé, but it's the best man Derek sleeping in his hotel room. When a medical quarantine forces the two together in the one room, things quickly heat up.
October 3, 2025
This is one of the best Stephanie Bond books I've read. The characters are well developed and the plot line is good. There's plenty of humor & romance. I didn't care for one scene, but it was short and easily skimmed. Otherwise, it was a good book.
December 3, 2018
Quick and cute read. Ending was eye-roll inducing, but other than that, an enjoyable short book.
November 24, 2019
Wildly unrealistic but really cute. I liked the couple. They made the unrealistic situation seem very probable.
June 21, 2022
Great
Quick read! Nice love story - kind of predictable, but still enjoyable. Definitely laughed a lot! This is my second time reading this
Quick read! Nice love story - kind of predictable, but still enjoyable. Definitely laughed a lot! This is my second time reading this
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November 8, 2024
cheaters, cheaters everywhere
July 18, 2025
Unbelievable but True
You think you found the right one until you really find the right one. Great read and makes you feel good all over.
You think you found the right one until you really find the right one. Great read and makes you feel good all over.
August 29, 2019
Good read
I enjoyed the story, especially the really bad boy fiancé. I would have liked to see that he got more than he did for his sins.
I enjoyed the story, especially the really bad boy fiancé. I would have liked to see that he got more than he did for his sins.
April 17, 2011
Some Good, Some Not So Good
Janine Murphy has some concerns about her fiance and their upcoming marriage, but nerves are perfectly understandable for brides-to-be. Janine's concerns, though, are slightly less conventional. She's nearly thirty and a successful Physicians Assistant, but a combination of shyness in high school, work and med school after, kept her inner social butterfly firmly cocooned. She's a virgin, and in two days she's going to marry the very rich, eligible, and successful plastic surgeon Steve Larsen. They've known each other for a year, been engaged for six months, and yet it's Steve who has been so firm against them having sex before they exchange vows. And a random comment Steve made about the difference between the women you sleep with and the women you marry has been bothering Janine.
Now Janine's nervous they may not be physically compatible and wants to find out before they wed.
Goaded by her sister after her bachelorette party and feeling the liberation provided by the several alcoholic beverages she'd enjoyed during it, she dons one of her party gifts, a sexy little corset and panties set, pulls a long coat on over the scandalous (and wow - really uncomfortable) outfit, and heads across town to her fiance's hotel room. Her intent is to surprise him, then seduce him, and she talks her way into his room, climbs into his bed after ditching the coat, and starts to put the moves on him.
Tiny problem, though. The him she puts the move on isn't the him she's engaged to. In fact it's the surly and very sick Derek Stillman, in town to stand in for his brother as Steve's best man and none too happy to be disturbed by an obviously unbalanced and slightly trashy woman waking him up as he's trying so desperately not to die from the cold from hell.
Before this humiliating and potentially catastrophic night can come to an end and either Janine or Derek can flee, the hotel is hit with a mysterious epidemic and the CDC quarantines the hotel guests. Janine and Derek are stuck with each other. Neither are at all happy about it. But while absence may make the heart grow fonder, familiarity doesn't always breed contempt. As Derek and Janine get to know each other, Janine starts to wonder if "best man" is more than just a wedding honor.
While the concept of the plot for About Last Night... is harmlessly cute and the narrative and dialogue are quick, light, and humorous, I had some problems with the characters in this one. Even taking the nature of the book into effect, I found Janine's consummate clumsiness and her propensity for correcting Derek's actions (you shouldn't rub your eyes, you shouldn't crack your knuckles, etc.) a bit off-putting instead of funny or quirky, and her reaction to the quarantine and the possible implications seemed a bit overblown.
Derek was a more realistic character, and he has some issues with his brother that added some depth to his personality. He wasn't exactly a charmer to Janine for most of the book, though, and while I could understand the physical attraction inherent in the situation, I didn't get a sense of deep personal connection between them. For this sort of light comedy romance to really work for me, I have to like the characters and they have to click, and I just couldn't warm up to either of them until very close to the end.
There were things I did enjoy about this book, though, and I didn't completely dislike the main characters. The hotel manager Manny was a true pleasure as one of the secondary characters, too. I wish he'd been more involved in the story. I also liked Janine's actions with Steve towards the end, and admired her actions in dealing with the responsibility for the lost ring (that will make sense when you read it).
Stephanie Bond writes light, fun stories and the few I've read I've enjoyed. This one just slightly missed the mark for me.
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Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
Janine Murphy has some concerns about her fiance and their upcoming marriage, but nerves are perfectly understandable for brides-to-be. Janine's concerns, though, are slightly less conventional. She's nearly thirty and a successful Physicians Assistant, but a combination of shyness in high school, work and med school after, kept her inner social butterfly firmly cocooned. She's a virgin, and in two days she's going to marry the very rich, eligible, and successful plastic surgeon Steve Larsen. They've known each other for a year, been engaged for six months, and yet it's Steve who has been so firm against them having sex before they exchange vows. And a random comment Steve made about the difference between the women you sleep with and the women you marry has been bothering Janine.
Now Janine's nervous they may not be physically compatible and wants to find out before they wed.
Goaded by her sister after her bachelorette party and feeling the liberation provided by the several alcoholic beverages she'd enjoyed during it, she dons one of her party gifts, a sexy little corset and panties set, pulls a long coat on over the scandalous (and wow - really uncomfortable) outfit, and heads across town to her fiance's hotel room. Her intent is to surprise him, then seduce him, and she talks her way into his room, climbs into his bed after ditching the coat, and starts to put the moves on him.
Tiny problem, though. The him she puts the move on isn't the him she's engaged to. In fact it's the surly and very sick Derek Stillman, in town to stand in for his brother as Steve's best man and none too happy to be disturbed by an obviously unbalanced and slightly trashy woman waking him up as he's trying so desperately not to die from the cold from hell.
Before this humiliating and potentially catastrophic night can come to an end and either Janine or Derek can flee, the hotel is hit with a mysterious epidemic and the CDC quarantines the hotel guests. Janine and Derek are stuck with each other. Neither are at all happy about it. But while absence may make the heart grow fonder, familiarity doesn't always breed contempt. As Derek and Janine get to know each other, Janine starts to wonder if "best man" is more than just a wedding honor.
While the concept of the plot for About Last Night... is harmlessly cute and the narrative and dialogue are quick, light, and humorous, I had some problems with the characters in this one. Even taking the nature of the book into effect, I found Janine's consummate clumsiness and her propensity for correcting Derek's actions (you shouldn't rub your eyes, you shouldn't crack your knuckles, etc.) a bit off-putting instead of funny or quirky, and her reaction to the quarantine and the possible implications seemed a bit overblown.
Derek was a more realistic character, and he has some issues with his brother that added some depth to his personality. He wasn't exactly a charmer to Janine for most of the book, though, and while I could understand the physical attraction inherent in the situation, I didn't get a sense of deep personal connection between them. For this sort of light comedy romance to really work for me, I have to like the characters and they have to click, and I just couldn't warm up to either of them until very close to the end.
There were things I did enjoy about this book, though, and I didn't completely dislike the main characters. The hotel manager Manny was a true pleasure as one of the secondary characters, too. I wish he'd been more involved in the story. I also liked Janine's actions with Steve towards the end, and admired her actions in dealing with the responsibility for the lost ring (that will make sense when you read it).
Stephanie Bond writes light, fun stories and the few I've read I've enjoyed. This one just slightly missed the mark for me.
~*~*~*~
Reviewed for One Good Book Deserves Another.
August 9, 2019
When a book happens all in one room the characters need to sell the story and i didnt really feel invested in them until 3/4 of the way through. From 3/4 to the end was great though.
February 5, 2025
I thought it will be fun reading this book. It wasn't.
I didn't finish it. The whole plot was far-fetched and unbelievable. I don't know how this book got so many positive reviews.
Definitely, not mine cup of tea.
I didn't finish it. The whole plot was far-fetched and unbelievable. I don't know how this book got so many positive reviews.
Definitely, not mine cup of tea.
February 2, 2025
entertaining
This book was relatable. It had a great storyline and went in a direction that was fun and entertaining. Recommend
This book was relatable. It had a great storyline and went in a direction that was fun and entertaining. Recommend
August 15, 2014
Oddechovka na dovolenou - přečteno za jeden večer v telefonu. Mám rozečtený Middlemarch, ale nějak mi to nejde se tím prokousat, tak tohle byla vsuvka.
První věta: " „Ananasový džus,“ objednala Janine Murphyová a nadzdvihla své sestře Marii pramen oříškových vlasů, aby se podívala na dva pubertální pupínky na jejím krku."
Poslední věta: "Na černém sametu ležel dokonalý pár zlatých manžetových knoflíčků ve tvaru andělských křídel."
První věta: " „Ananasový džus,“ objednala Janine Murphyová a nadzdvihla své sestře Marii pramen oříškových vlasů, aby se podívala na dva pubertální pupínky na jejím krku."
Poslední věta: "Na černém sametu ležel dokonalý pár zlatých manžetových knoflíčků ve tvaru andělských křídel."
September 14, 2013
Janine Murphy decided to force her fiancé to make love to her BEFORE the wedding. When she went to his hotel room to confront him, the best man, Derek Stillman, was there instead. Before she could leave, the entire hotel was involved in a quarantine because several of the guests had become ill. This is a light, fun romance.
May 5, 2016
T751 Oct99 The Wrong Bed. Janine Murphy sneaks into her fiancés hotel room for a wedding night preview, she gets a rude awakening. The man she's shared the bed with in not her fiancé! He's the best man, Derek his brother. The hotel is quarantined when a man is diagnosed with an unknown illness. There's no empty room so she has to stay with Derek. Fun story with a good end.
July 23, 2018
Storia carina. Soggetto abbastana originale: il loro incontro è buffo ma non così comico da fare ridere. Un genere S. Kinsella, per capirci. Non pervenute le scene di passione, se si tolgono quegli accenni vaghi al fatto che vengono travolti e finiscono a letto, ma qui si tratta di gusti. Eppure mi è piaciuto leggerlo fino alla fine.
November 8, 2024
I’m disappointed with the unbelievable setup of the CDC keeping a hotel full of 600 guests in quarantine for food poisoning. 😅 I liked the characters and was glad no one married Steve but I need a better setup.
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August 10, 2013
Made me laugh more than once. Very quick read. Plenty of sex!
August 24, 2013
Funny! But I prefer the stories more spicy of Stephanie Bond.
May 19, 2014
Cute, really quick read
February 25, 2016
No hubo la magia de amor que yo esperaba, aunque la historia al principio estuvo diferente.
December 26, 2018
Great story with fun misadventures while under quarantine
September 25, 2024
such a fun ring
Needed a fun uplifting book and here it is. Fantastic fun read. Absolutely loved it. Love this author. Thanks Stephanie for such a great book.
Needed a fun uplifting book and here it is. Fantastic fun read. Absolutely loved it. Love this author. Thanks Stephanie for such a great book.
October 13, 2024
Love Stephanie's books!
Great story of mistakes that can go so right. Fantastic characters and humor. I also love her free 6 month serials. I've read them all.
Great story of mistakes that can go so right. Fantastic characters and humor. I also love her free 6 month serials. I've read them all.
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