30 Seconds

by Monaye Paris

After ten years of marriage, Sonya is tired.

Tired of the late nights, the unanswered conversations, and feeling invisible to the man she loves most. What starts as a heated argument ends with a word she never meant to say—divorce.

But Rory isn't ready to let his wife walk away.

The next night, a mysterious text sends Sonya to Evergreene, an upscale bar where her husband pretends they're strangers. What begins as a seductive game of flirtation quickly turns into something far more intense when Rory leads her deep into the woods for a night she'll never forget.

42 pages, Paperback

Published July 9, 2026

Reviews

[Ana Elizondo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short, spicy, romantic.
🌶🔥

[JazzReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/5 This was a nice and spicy novella… I read this novella when I wonder something quick and spicy. Overall solid erotica

[Dawnyale Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVED

[Tarez Ramsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rekindling

I really appreciated that her husband understood the situation right away and went to fixing it. It was romantic. I would definitely recommend this book.

[Deidre White · Rating 1 out of 5]

The book is only 42 pages long, but I rage quit on page 30 because of the absolute shite editing. I mean the grammatical errors, words in the wrong place, sentences that made no sense, and please don't get me started on how, "your/you're," clearly had this author in a choke hold. I just couldn't get into the story, at all.

Not to mention the fact that there was supposed to be a primal scene where he chases her through the woods and it barely lasts for a page length. She pretty much runs right into him, doesn't fight him or try to get away, and that's the scene. Whomp, whomp.

There's this element of BDSM, but there's no discussion of boundaries, safe words, nothing. It's clear that they've never played like this before, definitely not the primal stuff, but no discussion or informed consent. He just throws her into it. I want the ten minutes or so back that I spent reading this trash.

[Booksaholic LLC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Happy reading! 📚💕

As usual, this was a sexy, quick read! But what made this one different was that it was short, sweet, and brought a marriage back together—and I LOVE that! ❤️

I love love with everything in me, but I especially love Black love, especially when it’s spicy, sexy, and full of that chemistry! 🔥❤️

Another good read! Five out of five stars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Taija Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

he said “who leavin!?!!”

Rory got his sht together faster than a mf! Her threat got him right together and he in turn got her right together!! Okay healthy marriage!! Loved their role playing too. That was cute!

[Nyah CM · Rating 5 out of 5]

you read my mind?

This is everything i imagined when it comes to STRAIGHT SEX little cute angst backstory to explain the emotions behind this sexy journey & I loved everything about it.

[M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about 42 pages long, so it is a quick read.
I also found that this book relatable to what some couples go through. Where the husband is so focus on working and trying to provide financially that he starts to neglect his wife and marriage. This causes the wife to feel unappreciated and undesirable. However, in this book the husband Rory saw the error of his ways and made it up to his wife quickly and dickly!

[Phaze · Rating 4 out of 5]

30 seconds

Short and to the point.

The FMC is feeling neglected and let's the MMC know this by telling him she is planning to leave.

He doesn't want her to walk away, so he puts a plan in motion to show just how serious he is.

[Jordon Marshall · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This was a nice quick read

[Addy urban fiction 98 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was amazing spicy best inmate romance I love Sonya and Roman I can’t wait to see what else Monaye Paris comes out next good book

[Ayana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!! All I can say is, you gotta keep the marriage spicy. Rory did just that when Sonya took her ring off in anger. Their apology was cute.

[Shan J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fix our problem is what this book says. Spicy, short and to the point. MP always keeps it simple. 🔥🌶️

[Latoya Wynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nasty

I felt it!!! I saw myself being sexed like that. It was intriguing. I love spontaneous outings and flirting leading to crazy sexcapades.

[Cara Woodham · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author said she wanted to write a short story that gets straight to the sex scene. It delivered.

[Erica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super short and sexy. A few spelling/ grammar mistakes, but a fun time.

[Shynnel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and to the point, but for such a short read it wasn’t edited very well and that kinda took away from the story for me.

[Bookedupwithsayde · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sonya expressed to Rory that she felt unwanted, and Mr. Big Daddy Rory had to remind her that it’s “till death do us part.”

[Pining with Serena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Monyae knows how to hook me with a novella. This story was no different and I loved how Rory was coming behind Sonya. No pun intended.

[Danielle Kenebrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely not for the faint of heart people. Short read for those who love a good spicy scene. Loved!

[eryn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sonya learned her lesson when she tried to leave. Rory was not having it and made it a really pleasurable experience.