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Amber by Night
A small-town librarian by day, Amelia Beauchamp transforms into miniskirt-clad cocktail waitress Amber Champion by night, catching the eye of the town's biggest rake, Tyler Savage. Original.
AMELIA BY DAY
From nine to five, she was Amelia Beauchamp, typical small-town librarian. But when the sun went down, she was miniskirt-clad cocktail waitress Amber Champion. And she'd caught the eye of the town's biggest rake, Tyler Savage. The name said it all -- and this was one Savage, "Amber" knew, who would never be interested in her if he knew who she really was. She had to keep playing the game....
AMELIA BY NIGHT
Or did she? Tyler, it turned out, was well aware that proper Amelia and flirtatious Amber were one and the same -- and he was having a fine old time playing along. And as for romantic dinners and long, moonlit nights together, really, they were all part of the game. One which he had every intention of turning into reality....
AMELIA BY DAY
From nine to five, she was Amelia Beauchamp, typical small-town librarian. But when the sun went down, she was miniskirt-clad cocktail waitress Amber Champion. And she'd caught the eye of the town's biggest rake, Tyler Savage. The name said it all -- and this was one Savage, "Amber" knew, who would never be interested in her if he knew who she really was. She had to keep playing the game....
AMELIA BY NIGHT
Or did she? Tyler, it turned out, was well aware that proper Amelia and flirtatious Amber were one and the same -- and he was having a fine old time playing along. And as for romantic dinners and long, moonlit nights together, really, they were all part of the game. One which he had every intention of turning into reality....
186 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published December 1, 1999
About the author
Sharon Sala
291 books2,346 followersBiography
Sharon Sala is a Native Oklahoman and still lives within a two hour drive of where she was born.
First published in 1991, she is a New York Times/USA Today, best-selling author with a 135 plus books published in seven different genres, including Romantic suspense, Mystery, Young Adult, Western, Fiction, Women’s Fiction and Non-Fiction.
Industry Awards include:
Eight-time RITA finalist. (Romance Industry award)
The Janet Dailey Award.
Five-time Career Achievement winner from RT Magazine.
Five time winner of the National Reader’s Choice Award.
Five time winner of the Colorado Romance Writer’s Award of Excellence.
Heart of Excellence Award.,
Booksellers Best Award.
Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award RITA, presented by RWA.
Centennial Award from RWA for recognition of her 100th published novel.
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November 7, 2017
2.75 stars
Not what I expected, still a decent read though.
Many parts of this book made me smile while the others made me upset. Amelia got on my nerves at times but I honestly didn’t hate her. Sometimes I felt like she was a mixture of shyness, wildness, and oddness. I partially enjoyed the scenes where she was with Tyler. They somehow looked lovely together, I would say. Their chemistry was so obvious that I could almost see sparks flying between them every time they got near each other. Their sexy times were undoubtedly well-written and well-placed.
All in all, this was an ok read for me. Nothing particularly special about both the plot and characters; it was lovely, sweet, funny, and heartwarming though.
Not what I expected, still a decent read though.
Many parts of this book made me smile while the others made me upset. Amelia got on my nerves at times but I honestly didn’t hate her. Sometimes I felt like she was a mixture of shyness, wildness, and oddness. I partially enjoyed the scenes where she was with Tyler. They somehow looked lovely together, I would say. Their chemistry was so obvious that I could almost see sparks flying between them every time they got near each other. Their sexy times were undoubtedly well-written and well-placed.
All in all, this was an ok read for me. Nothing particularly special about both the plot and characters; it was lovely, sweet, funny, and heartwarming though.
July 20, 2018
"Amber By Night" is the story of Amelia/Amber and Tyler.
So I was having a bad streak of below average reads, and I NEEDED a good book. Checked out best HQN Desire listopias, and this book was #1. Hence I had high expectations.
Totally did not let me down.
A heartwarming romance with two meddlesome aunts, a snooping neighbor, and enough comedy of errors to keep you hooked- this one had a heroine leading a double life (for a good cause), a hero that is instantly hooked (and pretty smart), some crazy dilemmas, hidden identities and overall loads of love and affection.
Very likable sweet characters with sizzling chemistry, and enough love for each other and their family.
If you like a kind hearted librarian heroine, an obsessed alpha but caring hero, and two bickering but loving aunts- you'll enjoy this one too.
Overall a feel good romance with a cute epilogue too!
Safe
4.5/5
So I was having a bad streak of below average reads, and I NEEDED a good book. Checked out best HQN Desire listopias, and this book was #1. Hence I had high expectations.
Totally did not let me down.
A heartwarming romance with two meddlesome aunts, a snooping neighbor, and enough comedy of errors to keep you hooked- this one had a heroine leading a double life (for a good cause), a hero that is instantly hooked (and pretty smart), some crazy dilemmas, hidden identities and overall loads of love and affection.
Very likable sweet characters with sizzling chemistry, and enough love for each other and their family.
If you like a kind hearted librarian heroine, an obsessed alpha but caring hero, and two bickering but loving aunts- you'll enjoy this one too.
Overall a feel good romance with a cute epilogue too!
Safe
4.5/5
October 12, 2011
Prim and proper Amelia Beauchamp sees her walls narrowing from within, living with her elderly Aunts they are her only priority and the chance happily ever after is slowly disappearing. Wanting at least one chance at a bit fo freedom, Amelia takes a job as a cocktail waitress but goes by the name Amber Champion, she does not expect to catch the eye of bad boy Tyler Savage.
Tyler knows there is something familiar about the stunning beauty, but she is a contradiction to him. On the one hand she is confident but on the other she jumpy when it comes to him, once he realizes that Amber is none other than Amelia, he sets a plan in motion to win her heart.
A hidden gem, had some really funny moments and you understand Amelia's anxiety as she tries to follow her heart but is torn about leaving the Aunts in order to do so.
Tyler knows there is something familiar about the stunning beauty, but she is a contradiction to him. On the one hand she is confident but on the other she jumpy when it comes to him, once he realizes that Amber is none other than Amelia, he sets a plan in motion to win her heart.
A hidden gem, had some really funny moments and you understand Amelia's anxiety as she tries to follow her heart but is torn about leaving the Aunts in order to do so.
July 6, 2025
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Genre: Harlequin Romance
Genre: Harlequin Romance
May 27, 2014
So I kinda hate the secret identity thing in romance novels. It's the duplicity and deceit of it, I guess. Making it even worse, this chick basically dates the guy as both women, forcing him to feel guilty and confused. There are better ways to pull off the double identity thing. I couldn't like Amelia because she was lying the whole time.
I read most of Sharon Sala's stuff 2 years ago and I've been rereading all that I don't remember. After rereading this one, I hope I can remember that I really just don't like it.
I read most of Sharon Sala's stuff 2 years ago and I've been rereading all that I don't remember. After rereading this one, I hope I can remember that I really just don't like it.
July 12, 2011
I read this to see how well the author dealt with the 'same person' plot and I was disappointed. The heroine isn't likable. She seems weak and stupid. However, maybe it isn't the author's fault. Maybe it's just difficult to pull off this type of plot.
May 9, 2015
As much as I want to love this book, I can't. It's a good book, and I enjoyed the chasing, but Amelia's a bit too.. I don't know, she needs to let her heart out. She's holding herself to tight and she deserves the best.
Need more drama but overall I enjoyed it. Just not my favorite.
Need more drama but overall I enjoyed it. Just not my favorite.
July 10, 2016
I loved this one very much. Well written romantic fiction. A good girl goes wild story.
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April 3, 2023This poor book is bland as heck. It is like an outline that no details were filled in yet. People are described but uhhh what is described never shows up. Hero is SUCH a bad boy...where? When? That gossipy biotch next door! Girl, you can't go around telling people other people are 'ladies of the night'!!! You just can't. Why didn't the heroine tell her aunts she got another job? Sheesh so much secrecy for nothing. Wish the hero was friends with the heroine before finding her at the bar, would have upped the stakes a bit. But such a non sexy book. Did like the hero getting the aunts to like him. But overall skip it.
August 2, 2020
Short and sweet. Not my favorite Sala book, but still enjoyable! Even though this was published in the early 2000’s it has the feel of an 80’s novel. I grew up reading those romances, so it didn’t bother me in the least, but a more “modern” reader might be appalled by a few of the less than modern sensibilities displayed in this story. 😄
August 22, 2017
I first read this book a few years ago, because the main character is a librarian. (I've decided to read all the romances with librarians that I can find!) I gave it 4 stars then, but this time it just seemed kind of silly and I'm downgrading it to 3 stars.
April 18, 2023
Nancy
I really enjoyed this book. The aunts were so funny and full of starch. The main two characters sure did have a trip of romance on a bumpy road. I love the reason Amelia had to become Amber at night. The book was just fun to read. Thanks for the great read.
I really enjoyed this book. The aunts were so funny and full of starch. The main two characters sure did have a trip of romance on a bumpy road. I love the reason Amelia had to become Amber at night. The book was just fun to read. Thanks for the great read.
February 7, 2020
Funny love story with sweet romance and funky characters. The Aunts were great, the hero used super Insightful psychology to deal with them and their niece.
September 1, 2020
Nice
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July 5, 2024
I liked the history the girl and the two nice old lady's. My only problem was with the guy's actions after he finds out. It made everything more complicated then needed to be
March 2, 2008
Tyler pertama kali melihat wanita misterius yang cantik, tapi Tyler tidak sempat berkenalan dengannya karena wanita itu menghilang dengan sangat cepat dari hadapannya.
Di lain tempat, Amelia menjalani kehidupan ganda karena ia ingin membeli mobil dan pergi dari kotanya untuk melihat dunia. Setiap malam ia manjalani kehidupan rahasia sebagai Amber, pelayan di sebuah klub dengan dandanan yang berbeda dari biasanya, cantik dan seksi..
Tyler yang kemudian bertemu lagi dengan Amber di klub malam, bertambah penasaran dengan sikap Amber yang malu-malu, padahal Amelia sangatlah menyukai Tyler. Tyler terus mendekati Amber dengan berbagai cara agar gadis itu mau kencan dengannya.
Pada suatu hari, Tyler nyaris mengenali Amelia sebagai Amber, ketika bertemu tidak sengaja di jalan, yang membuat Amelia sangat bingung. Tapi hubungan mereka kian dekat apalagi ketika Amelia meminta bantuan Tyler untuk memilihkan mobil merah yang cukup terjangkau harganya.
Cinta Amelia pada Tyler bertambah besar ketika Tyler membelanya ketika tersiar kabar kalau Amelia bekerja di sebuah klub malam sebagai perempuan yang tidak baik. Tapi Amelia harus memberitahukan Tyler rahasiannya yang paling besar, serta menyakinkan Tyler bahwa dirinya amatlah mencintainya.
Di lain tempat, Amelia menjalani kehidupan ganda karena ia ingin membeli mobil dan pergi dari kotanya untuk melihat dunia. Setiap malam ia manjalani kehidupan rahasia sebagai Amber, pelayan di sebuah klub dengan dandanan yang berbeda dari biasanya, cantik dan seksi..
Tyler yang kemudian bertemu lagi dengan Amber di klub malam, bertambah penasaran dengan sikap Amber yang malu-malu, padahal Amelia sangatlah menyukai Tyler. Tyler terus mendekati Amber dengan berbagai cara agar gadis itu mau kencan dengannya.
Pada suatu hari, Tyler nyaris mengenali Amelia sebagai Amber, ketika bertemu tidak sengaja di jalan, yang membuat Amelia sangat bingung. Tapi hubungan mereka kian dekat apalagi ketika Amelia meminta bantuan Tyler untuk memilihkan mobil merah yang cukup terjangkau harganya.
Cinta Amelia pada Tyler bertambah besar ketika Tyler membelanya ketika tersiar kabar kalau Amelia bekerja di sebuah klub malam sebagai perempuan yang tidak baik. Tapi Amelia harus memberitahukan Tyler rahasiannya yang paling besar, serta menyakinkan Tyler bahwa dirinya amatlah mencintainya.
September 4, 2012
This book was an "OK" read. It didn't really strike me as significant or memorable as a whole. What I did like was Tyler's character. He was every bit of an alpha male who takes charge but not to the point of rude and blatant arrogance (like the heroes in most novellas).
As for Amelia's character, I think the author mishandled her supposed duality. I do understand that she was cossetted by her aunts but she was presented in such a way that you'd think she was an intelligent woman. It was proven otherwise when she couldn't put 2+2 together when Tyler rebuffed Amber and oh so casually went for Amelia. That should have given her some sort of premonition or logical conclusion that Tyler had an idea that they were one and the same.
In my opinion, Amber disappeared too early in the story to make the concept of duality convincing.
On the other hand, I absolutely adored Rosemary! She's so funny! I'd like to have an aunt like her, all vibrant and "sensible" even in old age. I liked that she seems to understand things beyond what is said and have a kind of "live in the moment" attitude like when she .
As for Amelia's character, I think the author mishandled her supposed duality. I do understand that she was cossetted by her aunts but she was presented in such a way that you'd think she was an intelligent woman. It was proven otherwise when she couldn't put 2+2 together when Tyler rebuffed Amber and oh so casually went for Amelia. That should have given her some sort of premonition or logical conclusion that Tyler had an idea that they were one and the same.
In my opinion, Amber disappeared too early in the story to make the concept of duality convincing.
On the other hand, I absolutely adored Rosemary! She's so funny! I'd like to have an aunt like her, all vibrant and "sensible" even in old age. I liked that she seems to understand things beyond what is said and have a kind of "live in the moment" attitude like when she .
October 13, 2016
Lupa kapan waktu pasti bacanya tapi satu hal yang pasti buku ini banyak menawarkan kejutan.
Adalah Amelia, seorang librarian pada pagi hari tapi saat malam ia bekerja sebagai pelayan bar demi sebuah kemandirian dan menghidupi kedua bibinya yang sudah sepuh. And Tyler, the man who has everything and most sexy bachelor at his town. The man who will become her destiny.
Bahkan saat mereka berkencan pun Amelia berusaha merahasiakan side job-nya itu dari kedua bibinya karena pekerjaan sebagai pelayan bar masih dianggap rendahan dan tak bermoral di tempat tinggal mereka, hingga suatu ketika ada seorang tetangganya yang sangat kepo dan menyebarkan gosip bahwa Amelia bekerja sebagai wanita penghibur. Saat itulah Amelia mulai dikucilkan tapi Tyler langsung menolongnya tanpa pamrih dan membungkam semua orang yang terlibat dalam penyebaran gosip itu secara gentleman.
Karena Tyler memang mencintai Amelia tanpa embel-embel timbal balik apapun dan berusaha meyakinkan Amelia bahwa sejatinya mereka memang ditakdirkan untuk selalu bersama dan meraih happily ever after.
Adalah Amelia, seorang librarian pada pagi hari tapi saat malam ia bekerja sebagai pelayan bar demi sebuah kemandirian dan menghidupi kedua bibinya yang sudah sepuh. And Tyler, the man who has everything and most sexy bachelor at his town. The man who will become her destiny.
Bahkan saat mereka berkencan pun Amelia berusaha merahasiakan side job-nya itu dari kedua bibinya karena pekerjaan sebagai pelayan bar masih dianggap rendahan dan tak bermoral di tempat tinggal mereka, hingga suatu ketika ada seorang tetangganya yang sangat kepo dan menyebarkan gosip bahwa Amelia bekerja sebagai wanita penghibur. Saat itulah Amelia mulai dikucilkan tapi Tyler langsung menolongnya tanpa pamrih dan membungkam semua orang yang terlibat dalam penyebaran gosip itu secara gentleman.
Karena Tyler memang mencintai Amelia tanpa embel-embel timbal balik apapun dan berusaha meyakinkan Amelia bahwa sejatinya mereka memang ditakdirkan untuk selalu bersama dan meraih happily ever after.
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January 9, 20184.5 stars. I really liked this book. There was a nice mix of humour and tension in the story. The characters were great, with the secondary characters firmly supporting the plot. I really liked that the romance did not exist in a bubble, and in fact was greatly influenced by family. I wish the cover was different, as it doesn't really capture the feel of the book, and in fact, I wondered afterwards if the feel of the book was more of a Silhouette Romance than a Desire book. Between the cover and the book line it was in, the reader may be expecting a steamier book then this charming romance.
July 28, 2011
Saya penasaran sama buku ini sampe nyari-nyari ke manapun. Dasar udah langka, butuh kurang lebih ampir 2 tahun dari pertama kali saya baca sinopsisnya di gramed.
Sekarang ada di temen, sampe suka lupa. :))
Sekarang ada di temen, sampe suka lupa. :))
October 20, 2009
This was absolutely one of the best books that I've ever read. It was funny, I actually laughed out loud! I loved this book and would/do recommend it to anyone & everyone that loves to read.
July 15, 2010
Typical early Sharon Sala.
November 12, 2010
Bintang 4 Khusus buat Amelia...
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July 27, 2011A realy nice book. Amelia (Amber) is able to come out of her shell and win the rake Tyler. Her aunts Rosemary and Wilhemina almost steal the story. All are really sweet.
August 4, 2013
Was cute but not realistic. The female lead was too stifled.
July 17, 2014
This is one of my all time favorite books! Its not just Amelia and Tyler that I love but the aunts as well.
February 22, 2015
Great author, have read many of her books.
August 27, 2015
Different
It wasn't what I expected but I enjoyed the difference.I laughed,cried a held my breath waiting to see what was going to happen next.Next please
It wasn't what I expected but I enjoyed the difference.I laughed,cried a held my breath waiting to see what was going to happen next.Next please
September 21, 2015
Great visual with a great read.
July 20, 2016
To love is also to forgive.
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