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Aisle Be Yours: A Valentine's Novella
Claire Briscoe has her life down to a hard work, structure, and zero distractions. She just got promoted at her law firm, and a cross-country move is calling her name. Love? Spontaneity? They can both sit all the way down—Claire’s got goals.
But a last-minute seat mix-up on a Valentine’s red-eye throws her plans off track. Enter Deion a fine, smooth-talking celebrity chef in a smedium shirt who somehow manages to irritate and intrigue her at the same time. With his quick comebacks, pop culture references, and sly digs at her “power bob,” Deion has Claire laughing when she least expects it—and thinking about him long after the plane lands.
Seven hours of banter, chemistry, and a few sparks were definitely not in Claire’s plan. But sometimes, the best connections happen when you’re not looking for them.
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But a last-minute seat mix-up on a Valentine’s red-eye throws her plans off track. Enter Deion a fine, smooth-talking celebrity chef in a smedium shirt who somehow manages to irritate and intrigue her at the same time. With his quick comebacks, pop culture references, and sly digs at her “power bob,” Deion has Claire laughing when she least expects it—and thinking about him long after the plane lands.
Seven hours of banter, chemistry, and a few sparks were definitely not in Claire’s plan. But sometimes, the best connections happen when you’re not looking for them.
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66 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2025
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February 16, 2025
Claire x Deion
Things like that never happen to me when I fly 😩.
This was so cute! I love a funny, witty banter. Deion was smooth, and Claire couldn’t resist🥰
Get into this one y'all. It'll make you smile 🙃😊
Things like that never happen to me when I fly 😩.
This was so cute! I love a funny, witty banter. Deion was smooth, and Claire couldn’t resist🥰
Get into this one y'all. It'll make you smile 🙃😊
February 2, 2025
So cuteeee
Poor Claire didn't stand a chance. deion was a black golden retriever. He did everything right..and more. Such a cute short read
Poor Claire didn't stand a chance. deion was a black golden retriever. He did everything right..and more. Such a cute short read
February 4, 2025
Sweet Aisle
This was short and sweet.
Claire is a focused workaholic attorney 💼 and Deion is a fun spirited celebrity chef 👨🏾🍳. They seem to be polar opposites, but on a plane ride ✈️ to LA they find out they have much more in common than they think. A connection is built in an aisle 💺and window seat 🪟.
Deion sets out to show her how fun and intimate Valentine's Day can be💕❤️. Above all he helps her see that it is okay to let go and live, and I loved that for them.
I wanted just a little more in the ending, maybe a love confession or even OD on the Valentine's stuff she found cliche.
I still enjoyed this read and would read more about Claire and Deion.
This was short and sweet.
Claire is a focused workaholic attorney 💼 and Deion is a fun spirited celebrity chef 👨🏾🍳. They seem to be polar opposites, but on a plane ride ✈️ to LA they find out they have much more in common than they think. A connection is built in an aisle 💺and window seat 🪟.
Deion sets out to show her how fun and intimate Valentine's Day can be💕❤️. Above all he helps her see that it is okay to let go and live, and I loved that for them.
I wanted just a little more in the ending, maybe a love confession or even OD on the Valentine's stuff she found cliche.
I still enjoyed this read and would read more about Claire and Deion.
February 1, 2025
So freaking cute!
This was a cute quick read. I love the chemistry between Claire and Deion and I would love to see their love story continue to evolve. This was a perfect Valentine story and I can’t wait for more
This was a cute quick read. I love the chemistry between Claire and Deion and I would love to see their love story continue to evolve. This was a perfect Valentine story and I can’t wait for more
February 2, 2025
Quick and Cute
This was a very quick read, less than 100 pages but I loved it. I had a very clear picture of who Claire and Deion were and I felt their connection. It was a great way to start off the month of love.
This was a very quick read, less than 100 pages but I loved it. I had a very clear picture of who Claire and Deion were and I felt their connection. It was a great way to start off the month of love.
March 8, 2025
A cute lovey dovey book of two people meeting on a plane
February 13, 2025
Wow! What a cute, and fun read. This is a new author to me, and I was thoroughly impressed by how I received such a full story in 64 pages. Claire taking a red eye to L.A. to begin her new life and is annoyed when someone is sitting in her seat on the plane. She walks up to this man and tells him he is in her seat. Low and behold she got it wrong and booked the wrong seat. Let the fun begin.
Deion is fine, funny, and full of life. He is excited when he sees his beautiful seatmate. However, he can tell that she is suit, and he can’t wait to loosen her up a bit. At first Claire is not willing to talk to Deion as she is focused on her reason for the trip and getting some rest. But he easily breaks her down with his jokes and easy-going personality. He easily reads her by telling her that she is stuffy, focused, only thinks about work, and does not allow herself to enjoy life. Claire is annoyed by how he can quickly see through her but also intrigued. Claire thinks the worst of Deion, but finds that he is layered, and she "thinks" she may like him a bit.
These two made a connection on that flight that could not easily be forgotten. Would love to see more of them in the future. Really enjoyed this! 👍🏾👍🏾
Deion is fine, funny, and full of life. He is excited when he sees his beautiful seatmate. However, he can tell that she is suit, and he can’t wait to loosen her up a bit. At first Claire is not willing to talk to Deion as she is focused on her reason for the trip and getting some rest. But he easily breaks her down with his jokes and easy-going personality. He easily reads her by telling her that she is stuffy, focused, only thinks about work, and does not allow herself to enjoy life. Claire is annoyed by how he can quickly see through her but also intrigued. Claire thinks the worst of Deion, but finds that he is layered, and she "thinks" she may like him a bit.
These two made a connection on that flight that could not easily be forgotten. Would love to see more of them in the future. Really enjoyed this! 👍🏾👍🏾
February 1, 2025
Very Cute ✈️
February 9, 2025
Miss Nina is always gonna give us a good read. My only complaint is I wish it was longer 😭😭 a very short quick read. Claire and Deion are on the same read eye flight to LA when they meet. As much as Claire was quick to write Deion off, I loved how fast they connected during their flight. Deion was funny everytime he came up with a new nickname for Claire 😂😂 It was cute to see the two open up to one another like they’ve known each other longer. Shows they felt safe and comfortable around one another. Even though Claire was solely focused on work, the invisible connection she and Deion shared was stronger. I was happy their story continued even after the plane landed because I didn’t want their story to end just yet. Again a very short story but loved the epilogue gave us a time jump. This novella was done right in the sense of giving us what we needed without loose ends. While I could’ve read 100 more pages of the two it was done perfectly since it was fast pace.
February 5, 2025
Cute, short and sweet.
Two things really irked me though.
First, the games played on the airplane were completely unrealistic. As someone who flies often, I couldn’t imagine anything worse.
Secondly, I couldn’t stand the MMC Deion. He was incredibly cocky for a man that makes peach cobbler for a living 🤣😭 Also, why couldn’t he refer to the FMC by her name instead of some dumb nickname? He barely even knew her! It was cute the first time he said it, but by the 10th time it got old. I rolled my eyes every time he called her “Claire in Heels” and am now writing this review with my eyes stuck in the back of my head. Other than those things, it was a cute story and I enjoyed the authors writing style.
Two things really irked me though.
First, the games played on the airplane were completely unrealistic. As someone who flies often, I couldn’t imagine anything worse.
Secondly, I couldn’t stand the MMC Deion. He was incredibly cocky for a man that makes peach cobbler for a living 🤣😭 Also, why couldn’t he refer to the FMC by her name instead of some dumb nickname? He barely even knew her! It was cute the first time he said it, but by the 10th time it got old. I rolled my eyes every time he called her “Claire in Heels” and am now writing this review with my eyes stuck in the back of my head. Other than those things, it was a cute story and I enjoyed the authors writing style.
February 2, 2025
Al bacio‼️…still miles high on a chef’s kiss ☺️😘 . Proves don’t judge a book by the cover ✈️ , it might me "as good as a kiss" 💋 & the flight to tropical HEA 🇧🇧😉‼️Deion & Claire were certifiably that Huxtable relatable, cute & funny couple 😄 😍‼️”Aisle Be Yours: A Valentine’s Novella” was a 💕good read & a great start to the month dedicated for everything sweet, sexy, romantic & love 😘.
February 1, 2025
Enjoyable quick read
The focused lawyer and the playful (and persistent) chef; I dug it. I liked how Claire ultimately made the first move and slowly let down her guard for Deion. And he was respectful of her possible hesitancies. I liked them together. :)
The focused lawyer and the playful (and persistent) chef; I dug it. I liked how Claire ultimately made the first move and slowly let down her guard for Deion. And he was respectful of her possible hesitancies. I liked them together. :)
February 21, 2025
I’ve been on to many flights to count & never experience that but definitely knows it happens. This was a real romantic Valentine’s Day book that I enjoyed. Deion & Clare was just what each other needed! ❤️💺
February 4, 2025
A very cute and short novella. I love a “he falls first” trope
February 12, 2025
cute!
I love titled chapters. A cute, short read. A tad bit corny but it added to the cuteness. “I’ll always love Valentine’s Day because of him.” So cute!
I love titled chapters. A cute, short read. A tad bit corny but it added to the cuteness. “I’ll always love Valentine’s Day because of him.” So cute!
February 18, 2025
This was sugar and spice and everything nice about a novella. NEEDED
March 4, 2025
4.25✨ loved this.
March 12, 2025
Aisle be yours
This was a cute and sweet valentines novella. I really liked both main characters and their easy vibe and chemistry.
This was a cute and sweet valentines novella. I really liked both main characters and their easy vibe and chemistry.
April 22, 2025
Such a cute fun story!
November 23, 2025
short sweet and the kind of meet cute any girl traveling alone thinks about!
February 28, 2025
4.5/5 stars!!
This was such a cute and well written novella 😭 . It made my heart happy truly. If you need just a quick read and a quick pick me up I highly recommend!! For reference this was my first read after i finished Parable of the Sower, and it definitely got my spirits back up LOL. (That book was amazing too, just heavy!)
This was such a cute and well written novella 😭 . It made my heart happy truly. If you need just a quick read and a quick pick me up I highly recommend!! For reference this was my first read after i finished Parable of the Sower, and it definitely got my spirits back up LOL. (That book was amazing too, just heavy!)
August 3, 2025
Sweet
I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book because Deion came on too strong in the beginning. Thankfully he became a lot more charming. He still cracked too many jokes for my liking, but I connected with his caring side. He seemed so ready to take care of Claire. I loved how he helped her to relax and not take life so seriously. I enjoyed how their different demeanors easily coexisted without watering down either side. That made their chemistry feel really special. It was nice to see how things worked out for them both romantically and professionally. This was a feel good read.
I wasn’t sure if I’d like this book because Deion came on too strong in the beginning. Thankfully he became a lot more charming. He still cracked too many jokes for my liking, but I connected with his caring side. He seemed so ready to take care of Claire. I loved how he helped her to relax and not take life so seriously. I enjoyed how their different demeanors easily coexisted without watering down either side. That made their chemistry feel really special. It was nice to see how things worked out for them both romantically and professionally. This was a feel good read.
February 2, 2025
They found love in a hopeless place
Claire mistakenly accused Deion for sitting in her seat on the plane. He rightfully corrects her and this sparks some unnecessary tension between them.
Claire being embarrassed, try’s to avoid talking to him but Deion has whole different agenda. After an 8 hour flight of conversations and sharing laughter both parties realise that there is more to their encounter than just sharing a row on the plane
Read to story to find out where this new found friendship leads
Claire mistakenly accused Deion for sitting in her seat on the plane. He rightfully corrects her and this sparks some unnecessary tension between them.
Claire being embarrassed, try’s to avoid talking to him but Deion has whole different agenda. After an 8 hour flight of conversations and sharing laughter both parties realise that there is more to their encounter than just sharing a row on the plane
Read to story to find out where this new found friendship leads
February 8, 2025
Cute!
Can I have a windowwww seat!? Umm how about an aisle, but actually it’s mine but you can sit in it with me LOL. Imagine being accustomed to being in control but one mix-up on a plane changes everything! The banter between Claire & Deion was authentic and downright cute! Claire tried to fight those uncomfortable feelings but it was just something about Deion that has her intrigued & vice versa w/ Deion… he was drawn instantly to Claire-in-heels. Two people meeting unexpectedly, instantly click and the rest becomes history. This was such a cute, short, insta-love story!
Can I have a windowwww seat!? Umm how about an aisle, but actually it’s mine but you can sit in it with me LOL. Imagine being accustomed to being in control but one mix-up on a plane changes everything! The banter between Claire & Deion was authentic and downright cute! Claire tried to fight those uncomfortable feelings but it was just something about Deion that has her intrigued & vice versa w/ Deion… he was drawn instantly to Claire-in-heels. Two people meeting unexpectedly, instantly click and the rest becomes history. This was such a cute, short, insta-love story!
March 29, 2025
Short and sweet. There was at least three sentences in this novella that were missing a period.
The following are all the thoughts I had while reading this book so it may contains some spoilers:
ch2-“That laugh catches me startles.” Huh??
See it be the little stuff that annoys me. In the epilogue are they in an Uber or driving themselves. First you mention Deion returns his hand to the wheel. Then you say he rounds the Uber on the next page.
At least three times there was a sentence missing a period.
The following are all the thoughts I had while reading this book so it may contains some spoilers:
ch2-“That laugh catches me startles.” Huh??
See it be the little stuff that annoys me. In the epilogue are they in an Uber or driving themselves. First you mention Deion returns his hand to the wheel. Then you say he rounds the Uber on the next page.
At least three times there was a sentence missing a period.
May 29, 2025
Perfect bite sized story
This was a quick, read but don’t think that means it’s not full of story. I enjoyed reading how Claire and Deion meet (incredibly cute), how they agree to meet each other again and watching them get to their HEA. It’s short but the author packs a lot in the sexy sexy time 3aa well written and believable and you can’t help but root for them.
I’m now going to look through the authors catalog as she has a number of books that might be just what I need as my next read!
This was a quick, read but don’t think that means it’s not full of story. I enjoyed reading how Claire and Deion meet (incredibly cute), how they agree to meet each other again and watching them get to their HEA. It’s short but the author packs a lot in the sexy sexy time 3aa well written and believable and you can’t help but root for them.
I’m now going to look through the authors catalog as she has a number of books that might be just what I need as my next read!
January 22, 2026
Nina High knows how to craft a meet-cute romance. I appreciated this novella so much as someone who travels a lot for work; it gave me hope for my mile-high meet-cute. If you're looking for a short, sweet, and fun romance, this one is for you. I also appreciate how Nina ensures her main female protagonist gets a happily ever after without compromising who she is. Often ambituous Black women are told we can't have the career and the love story. Nina dispels that in her stories. Looking forward to reading more from Ms. High to be high on love.
February 19, 2025
This was a cute short novella. Very cute romance story to get you started with Nina High's writing and style of love making in her books. She is such a great writer, and I always enjoy her intimate scenes. I wish this was a longer novel because I would have loved to see more of a friendship develop between the characters such as she did in the Martin Brother Series. I only gave it four stars because I wanted to read more....
February 23, 2025
AMAZING!!😍😍
This book was amazing , especially for a short read. I did not want it to end. Nina did a great job developing the FMC and the MMC in such a short read. I was really rooting for them to building a relationship after meeting on the plane. I loved that she was a driven independent woman, but wasn’t completely closed off from love. I also loved that he gave the appearance of a play boy but ended up being so genuine. I need a sequel!
This book was amazing , especially for a short read. I did not want it to end. Nina did a great job developing the FMC and the MMC in such a short read. I was really rooting for them to building a relationship after meeting on the plane. I loved that she was a driven independent woman, but wasn’t completely closed off from love. I also loved that he gave the appearance of a play boy but ended up being so genuine. I need a sequel!
February 28, 2025
This was a cute Novella that made me want to read more longer books by the author.
I thought the short story was very well written and engaging. I love a good mile high romance! Deion and Claire were so cute together. I felt like they needed each other. Although I would have loved to see them get married and all the things, I don’t even think it was about that. It was more about both of them living in the moment and doing what feels right.
I thought the short story was very well written and engaging. I love a good mile high romance! Deion and Claire were so cute together. I felt like they needed each other. Although I would have loved to see them get married and all the things, I don’t even think it was about that. It was more about both of them living in the moment and doing what feels right.
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