One Night with her Best Friend

One Night #1

by Noelle Adams

It just took fourteen years...and one hot night.

After growing up with an unstable father, Kate has always prided herself on her organized and well-planned life. She's secure now with a good job and an impressive boyfriend. And with Aaron, her best friend since high school.

Aaron might be smart, funny, and sexy, but he has never been anything more than a friend. Kate will never risk her stable world and her closest relationship by turning the friendship into romance. It doesn't matter how irresistible she's starting to find him, she still intends to resist.

But then everything changes in only one night...

Genres: Romance, Friends To Lovers, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary, Novella, Adult, Erotica

71 pages, ebook

First published November 3, 2012

About the author

Noelle handwrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.

She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.

Reviews

[Grecia Robles · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wait wait wait.
¿Cómo que ya había leído este libro?
¿Cuándo?
¿A qué hora? Que no recuerdo.

Según Goodreads lo leí en el 2015 pero mi cerebro lo borró por completo así de bueno fue que no lo recuerdo y de seguro lo vuelvo a olvidar de nuevo.

[Talltree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet hot novella read about an anal-retentive h and her geeky best friend H and how they get their HEA. For a short read, the characters are done very well. I liked how much the H was into the h and how well he knew her.

Safe with exception: Both of them dated others before getting together, but its safe after that

[Shawna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to get together with your best friend? Kate hasn't....but her best friend Aaron has. After a disasterous date night for Kate, the line is unexpectantly crossed between Kate and Aaron. Can they ever go back to being just friends? Or can they move forward and become more? Everything can change in one night.

A sweet little novella. I've come to realize that I enjoy reading author Noelle Adams on particularily stressful days. Her books might not be 5 star quality to me, but they certainly have their own appeal. They are light and fluffy and fun. No thinking required. A glass of wine and some pj's are all you need and you have a very enjoyable night.

I would like to see more confidence developed in Adams' characters though. They always seem just a tad wishy-washy in their abilities to make decisions. Misunderstandings and confusion appear on almost every page.

Overall a relaxing read. If you're looking to de-stress, check this author out!!

[Ruth · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 Sterne (= nicht für mich)

Ein gutes Beispiel dafür, warum das Strickmuster "Aus Freundschaft wird mehr" mir nicht so oft gefällt. Kate und Aaron sollen seit Jahren beste Freunde sein, aber ganz plötzlich sieht sie ihn mit anderen Augen, während er sie eigentlich schon immer heimlich geliebt hat. Schnarch!

[Carvanz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a friends-to-lovers romance, but it has to be done just right. One Night With Her Best Friend was actually perfect. For such a fast read, the established relationship between Kate and Aaron made their story believable.





Aaron was so sweet and within a few paragraphs everything I needed to know about his feelings for Kate was expressed without ever being in his point of view and with just a few words. That is the magic this author possesses.





Kate had some real issues from her past and because of them, her relationship with Aaron would have never progressed to be more, prior to this particular night. But with the right situation, the opportunity to review her actions, and all the remaining dominoes falling in perfect sync, she is ready for more with her best friend.






This is perfect when you want something to fill an hour or so. Kate and Aaron are relatable and loveable. So glad I had the opportunity to read this one!

Heroine POV
Safe h not a virgin; they’ve been friends for 14 yrs since they were 15; they’ve both been in other relationships; h is currently dating someone (they break up) but H is not
Triggers h’s father had a gambling addiction

[Nareh · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a cute, short "feel-good" read. Kate is hesitant to really trust any man after her father, the gambler, risks everything they own for his next big game. Aaron has been in love with her since they were children and hasn't stopped. They both have had other relationships and they never really considered risking their friendship on the hope that they can make it as a couple. But soon that goes down the drain as Kate is dumped and she looks to Aaron for consolation. One thing leads to another and they fall into bed together. Kate second guesses the huge risk to their friendship that a possible romantic relationship may pose and pushes Aaron away. Soon she realizes her error in judgement and goes to him.

Like I said, this is a cute, short, feel good romance. It does have the friends-to-lovers trope. I liked this one and will continue to read other books by Noelle Adams.

[Thenia · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short story about two best friends who cross the friend zone line and discover that they were meant to be together.

Likable, three dimensional characters and a realistic plot.

Short and to the point, this is a fun story that hits the spot if you need a quick romance fix.

The series continues with One Night in the Ice Storm next.

Previous book review:
✦ One Night with her Boss (One Night Novellas #4) ~ ★★★ (18/06/2019) (read out of order)

[PJ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Shorty-Shortster Stars :)

I love Noelle Adams "One Night" novellas. You can finish one in an hour or less. They're the fast food of romance stories: short and hot!

Sure there could be more, but these books give you exactly what they advertise. Pick one up!

At the time of this review there are 4 featuring a Body Guard, a Best Friend, a Boss and an Ice Storm. I love trapped together stories. :)

[Belle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'll admit I absolutely adore stories where best friend fall in love - usually with one pining away for the other, and the other realising what was before them. This did not disappoint in that department.

Sadly it was SUPER short, and sheesh one night is right, everything happened so fast, I couldnt even process any of it. haha
Easy, quick read romantic read. I give it 2/5

[atomickitten · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 - 2.5 stars

The sex scene was hot, I'll give you that. But the characters weren't my cuppa at all.

The hero was too bland and the heroine was too annoying.
Plus, they acted more like high school kids, and not like people who are knocking on their 30s.

And that's a big no-no for me.

I love me some Noelle Adams, don't get me wrong, this just wasn't it.

[Racheli Zusiman · Rating 4 out of 5]

קייט גדלה עם אבא לא יציב, ולכן פיתחה לעצמה חיים מאורגנים ומסודרים. קייט וארון הם ידידים מאז התיכון, כבר 14 שנה, וגרים באותו בניין. ערב אחד, בן הזוג של קייט זורק אותה, היא מחפשת נחמה אצל ארון והם מבלים לילה לוהט ביחד. הדבר מטלטל את עולמה. האם תצליח לצאת מאזור הנוחות שלה ולתת צ'אנס?
נובלה קצרה, סקסית וחמודה. אני מאוד אוהבת את הכתיבה של הסופרת הזו.

[AvidReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75⭐️!

I adored this book. Friends to lovers done right.

[Alba M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

No está mal. Son libros para pasar el rato, transitorios, para descansar de trilogías y eso porque son muy muy cortitos y rápidos!

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a short novella, so little time for character development and plot points. A typically tale of friends turned to lovers. Kate is neurotic about having her life in place. This has hindered her from having a normal relationship or having anything outside of her designated plan. Since it’s a short novella, her behavior is lightly explained and a little annoying.

[Sherri Babb · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Aaron and Kate. They had been best friends forever. Aaron likes Kate way more then a friend but he never says anything to her because he doesn't want to lose her. One night she comes knocking on his door after a disastrous date. Something just happens between them. Will it ruin their friendship or will it make it better? Pick up the book and find out what happens. You won't want to miss a minute of it.

[Bookish brown girl · Rating 3 out of 5]

3-3.5

It was cute. Especially for a very short novella, it felt well executed. Noelle Adams heroes are always similar- they always fall first and are secretly pining. Which is something I usually prefer anyway but it gets repetitive if you read a bunch of her books back to back.

[CP · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet story - not too much time to get attached to the characters but honestly it was just what I needed to read before Valentine's Day! (It has nothing to do with Valentine's Day, though, just what I was in the mood for at the time.)

[MasterSal · Rating 4 out of 5]

A short little story - very well done for its length. Naturally the entire conflict and resolution is quickly resolved but the premise and the writing carry it.

Fun read for the weekend. Really enjoyed my time with it.

[Sarah (is clearing her shelves) · Rating 4 out of 5]

28/11 - I read Noelle Adams' novella trilogy (or at least that's what I'm calling them) One Night in the Ice Storm, One Night with her Best Friend and One Night with her Bodyguard over the space of about four hours and as they were only about 60 or 70 pages long I'm going to write one review for all of them. They were all very similar in general plot and characterisation. The heroine either doesn't like the hero or doesn't see him in a romantic way. The hero has loved the heroine for years, but hasn't said or done anything about it because he was worried about the reception he would receive from the heroine. One fateful night the hero and heroine are thrown together in an unusual circumstance which changes everything. After their one night together the heroine is scared of what it all means and pushes the hero away, or he runs away because he's scared too. It all ends happily with all misunderstandings resolved and each promising the other that they wanted a committed long-term relationship - none of the characters mentioned marriage. After reading the second, and then the third, I began noticing some repetition of phrases, not within the same book but from one book to another.

There were very few editing and grammar errors, way below the average, not even enough to warrant the loss of half a star from any of the ratings. Despite the tacky, cliched, even trite aspects of the novellas I really, really enjoyed them. I found them sweet and hot. Most of the situations were believable, most of the characters acted in a way that I found realistic (within reason, they were romances after all) and all that adds up to a trio of four star reads.(

[Michelle Christine Kua · Rating 4 out of 5]

"This is the truth Kate, I don't understand why every man in the world isn't in love with you." - Aaron

"I know its wrong because its not what you want, but I can't seem to talk myself out of it. Every time I look at you, I want you. Not as a friend, I want you in my arms. I want you in my bed. I want you all the time." -Aaron

Best friends who discovered their passion for one another in one night after Kate was dumped by her new boyfriend again. Kate always lived the life on being primp and properly organozed especially with her life. But when it comes to being with best friend Aaron, she is able to relax and surrender to his carefree life. She doesn't know this until one physical night made her realize that Aaron is all that he needs in her crazily organized life.

A short, cranky love story, best friend turned to boyfriend. Somehow cheesy but it's worth the read. :)

[Binibining `E (of The Ugly Writers) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hey this one is quite pretty good. Eventhough i dont know the author and was intrigued by the title i decided to give this one a try, its good though the story was predictable and short, i wish there was more of the story. It's a typical story about bestfriends falling for each other, each one falling one way or another but eventually realizing that they're better be with one another. And here i thought they would never say the words i love you hihi it would definitely be a cliff hanger if they wouldnt do that.

[Anais Torres]

Sweet

This book takes place all within one night and I don't know if I love it or hate it. I mean, my love for Noelle Adams is still rising and I'm still continuing my pursuit to read all her books. Just this story was odd for me.

[Saundra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute story, as short as it is, I actually cared whether Kate and Aaron ended up together. It was nothing I haven't read before, but not a bad way to spend an hour.

[Katina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really short but sweet read.

[Bette Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice light romance between two people who have been best friends forever but are afraid of ruining what they have by being more.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted a short sweet romantic book and that is exactly what I got with this novella!!

[Jenn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love the best friend angle. Wish there was more to the story!!!

[Crystal Schroth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Friend romance

I thought the story line was good and the writing was okay but could have been a little bit more detailed.

[Evey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Formulaic NA/erotic novella. It's not terrible, but it's not good either.

[Nazneen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked Kate & Aron's short story..He was so into her from the beginning..I loved how he understood her & cared for her..