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Only for the Weekend

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Jane Jacobs is ready for a change. She’s determined that a history of lackluster relationships and even more lackluster pleasure will end this weekend, when she meets the Dom her best friend has set her up with. Exploring dominance and submission with her blind “date” could answer all her questions—and help her forget the one man she wants to master her.

With his band on hiatus, Vincent O’Connell grabs the chance to visit his sister in Vegas, but she wants a favor more than a family reunion. V.’s not above indulging himself with a willing sub, but when he realizes the sub is his sister’s best friend, Jane, all his instincts scream at him to back out—and fast.

V knows Jane; she’s young, pretty, sweet. Definitely sub material—for someone else. But one look at her on her knees and all the reasons to avoid her disappear. She needs a Dom to guide her, and he needs to indulge himself with just a taste. After all, it's only for the weekend.

77 pages, ebook

First published December 4, 2015

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Ella Sheridan

37 books412 followers
Ella Sheridan never fails to take her readers to the dark edges of love and back again. Strong heroines are her signature, and her heroes span the gamut from hot rock stars to alpha bodyguards and everywhere in between. Ella never pulls her punches, and her unique combination of raw emotion, hot sex, and action leave her readers panting for the next release.

Born and raised in the Deep South, Ella writes romantic suspense, erotic romance, and hot BDSM contemporaries. Start anywhere—every book may be read as a standalone, or begin with book one in any series and watch the ties between the characters grow.

★ Anything can happen in the shadows of a sultry Southern night. Explore the heat with the SOUTHERN NIGHTS romantic suspense series.

★ Secrets and sex abound in the SECRETS TO HIDE contemporary romance series.

★ Dark desires come to the fore in IF ONLY, a BDSM contemporary series.

“The perfect blend of suspense and romance.” – Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews

“Ms. Sheridan writes suspense that grabs you and won't let go.” – Tea and Book

“The perfect kind of naughty…with [characters] that have great chemistry.” – Alpha Book Club

“A great plot, likable characters, witty banter, and seductively wicked love scenes—the perfect recipe!” – Blogging by Liza

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50k reviews150 followers
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April 4, 2023
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314 reviews3 followers
June 13, 2018
Kennedy O’Connell’s life couldn’t get any better. She has the perfect job, great friends and brother who adores her. Everything is the exact opposite to how she grew up but she always seems to find trouble no matter how hard she tries not to. This time trouble comes in the form of a sexy Australian rock star who is staying at the spa where she works.

I was gifted this book in exchanged for an honest review.

Kennedy is a fiery red head who loves life and doesn’t take things to serious. She has her dream job and friends all around her. After a very lonely childhood, Kennedy has vowed to have the control in her life. She’s a strong independent woman but the lack of parental appearances and chaotic childhood she has a hard time letting people in. True to her hair colour, Kennedy likes to have fun and gets mischievous when someone has taken her room at the spa.

Isaac Anschau walked away from his family and their fortune to peruse his dreams of being a rock star. His success in the United States has made him a rock legend but the demons he left in Australian are starting to catch up with him. Isaac has always known what he wanted and has never been afraid to go after what he wants, so when Kennedy accidentally showed up in his massage room it didn’t take long for him to see that she was everything he had been looking for.

Kennedy walked into a room she knew she shouldn’t but did it out of habit. What she found was more than she bargained for and just when you think she has enough sense to quietly walk out, her mischievous side comes out of her, and her first introduction to Isaac happens. Of course most people don’t go into rooms where there is a naked man waiting for his masseur and your wearing nothing more than a robe but for Kennedy, this is just something she couldn’t stop. It was like fate was pulling them together. The sizzle in the room didn’t go unnoticed by either of them but this is definitely not a way to meet a guy. I do have to say the “official” meeting between the two was way more fun than the little prank in the massage room.

Isaac is a guy who Kennedy can’t seem to get away from and for some reason she really doesn’t want to. Finding the pull between them more than she can handle, Kennedy calls on her big brother, who also happens to be a famous rock star himself to get the rundown on Isaac. What she did get was way more than she thought. Isaac is a Dom, a rigger to be exact but Kennedy is adamant that she is not a sub. Too bad, every time these two are together she unconsciously submits to him. No matter how many times Isaac re-assure her, the thought of giving up control totally freaks her out.

When Isaac finally gets a chance to show her what he does and how it can be so much more than powerful than she ever thought. The chemistry between them is undeniable when they are in a room together. Add a little bit of BDSM into the mix and its scorching hot all around them. The connection is so strong that it pulled me in and I had a hard time putting the book down.

Ella did an amazing job with Isaac and Kennedy’s story. She knew just when to draw her readers in and how to hook them. Isaac and Kennedy’s characters had a connection that was irresistibly fun and piping hot all at the same time. This was my first time reading one of Ella’s novels but she has me coming back for more.

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Profile Image for Linda Dunn.
1,320 reviews29 followers
October 16, 2019
Hiding behind the Mask...

This story is BDSM at it's finest. Ella Sheridan is in a class of her own with this genre.

Jane Jacobs has lusted over her BFF's brother Vincent O'Connell for years, but it was not meant to be. Vincent made a decision 8 years ago that hurt them both deeply, but he felt it was the right thing to do at the time. She steps out of her comfort zone to come face to face with her inner desires, to be a Sub to a Dom. She seeks help from her friend Kennedy to hook her up with a Dom who can show her the "ropes" of the BDSM lifestyle. Kennedy convinces her brother Vincent to take on the task. It does not take too much to convince him as Vincent has always craved Jane and to be her Dom would be a dream come true for him.

But he insists he wears a mask so as not to let Jane know his true identity. He is afraid that if she knew who really was behind the mask, it would ruin everything. The BDSM scenes between these two are blistering hot and I felt like my whole body needed to be hosed down. This was also a story of revealing each others' true feelings for each other and facing these feelings together.
Profile Image for Linda Dunn.
1,320 reviews29 followers
October 16, 2019
Hiding behind the Mask...

This story is BDSM at it's finest. Ella Sheridan is in a class of her own with this genre.

Jane Jacobs has lusted over her BFF's brother Vincent O'Connell for years, but it was not meant to be. Vincent made a decision 8 years ago that hurt them both deeply, but he felt it was the right thing to do at the time. She steps out of her comfort zone to come face to face with her inner desires, to be a Sub to a Dom. She seeks help from her friend Kennedy to hook her up with a Dom who can show her the "ropes" of the BDSM lifestyle. Kennedy convinces her brother Vincent to take on the task. It does not take too much to convince him as Vincent has always craved Jane and to be her Dom would be a dream come true for him.

But he insists he wears a mask so as not to let Jane know his true identity. He is afraid that if she knew who really was behind the mask, it would ruin everything. The BDSM scenes between these two are blistering hot and I felt like my whole body needed to be hosed down. This was also a story of revealing each others' true feelings for each other and facing these feelings together.
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592 reviews2 followers
November 7, 2023
This is my first Ella Sheridan book and...it is what it is.

Super short and simple. Zero depth. I mean, it's not poorly written its just don't go into it thinking it's anything other than a few "scenes" held together by a kind of sketchy plot.

There are three characters. Jane, who wants to explore her sub-side, Kennedy her best friend who she asks to set her up with a Dom because Kennedy works in Vegas so obviously she knows one, or something like that, and Vincent, Kennedy's older brother, who she asks to, you know, help her friend out.

The level of Kennedy and Vincent's comfort in chatting about their sex lives is a bit eww. At one point he notes that, Jane wearing his sister's t-shirt, it stretched across her breasts in a way he never noticed when his sister wore it...um, well, good.

Anyway, again, not bad just not like good.

I'll probably read another if I find it at the library cuz it's super short and I'm falling behind on my reading goal for the year. So, try it for yourself and see what you think.
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1,193 reviews23 followers
July 8, 2018
Ok so I was expecting a 50 Shades rip off, which this is thankfully not. Book stays fairly true to the D/s lifestyle emphasizing safe, sane and consensual play. Well done D/s scenes if a little more vanilla than I expected. Supposed to be the woman's first foray into the D/s lifestyle, but I expected the Dom to push her boundaries.

I also would expect at this level of play, the contract agreement usually covers condom usage. Most people that I know in the D/s lifestyle are longtime companions or part of a steady group of playmates so condom use is not required. With a new playmate perhaps condom usage was prudent, but since this was with a family friend, I would imagine the couple would opt to forgo the prophylactic. Safe sex portrayal is all and good, but this is supposed to be fantasy, and in my fantasy condom use is not required as STDs do not exist.
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Profile Image for Kelli.
583 reviews19 followers
February 17, 2020
Book Review: Only for the Weekend
Author: Ella Sheridan
Four Stars
Jane just cannot find what she needs in a relationship. She knows what she wants. She wants to be dominated. She wants a man to take control in the bedroom and make her beg for him.
After years of comparing every man to her best friends brother, can she get him out of her mind and surrender herself to a stranger and a Dom at that.
With the help of her best friend, Jane is looking for a weekend to just do what she wants and just give all control over to a Dom.
Vincent has had his eye on Jane for a long time now. The thought of her giving herself over to a stranger is a no go for him. He prepares himself to introduce Jane to the D/s life and make her his.
Will this make or break them? Will they be able to fulfill their hearts desires?
KLH
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474 reviews19 followers
January 22, 2020
3.5 stars

Jane wants to explore her sexual desires and her best friend knows exactly who to help her, her big brother Vincent. Jane and Vincent haven’t seen each other in 8 years but the same feelings and desires have remained.

I love that Jane takes control of what she wants and makes it happen. Although she is insecure about certain things, she has a backbone and knows when to stand up for herself and say what she wants.

Vincent has realised he doesn’t want anyone else to help Jane explore her sexual fantasies. I love that he considers her feelings and allows her to feel safe.

Super short erotic novel, for only being a hundred pages or so, you get an insight into the characters past and their personalities.
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Author 7 books45 followers
January 18, 2020
This had all it needed for a short read and I liked the main characters. I liked how, because it was shorter than a novel, it focused almost entirely on them which made the end make sense. I will note, the one scene with the sister, in the middle of the book, threw me out of the story a bit. I get why it was there, but so much had been focused on the two main characters having that happen kinda threw me off. But I liked it. Will hopefully read others in the series as I get through the gazillion other books on my TBR. :D

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571 reviews
July 7, 2018
Overcoming fear and accepting love

He thought she was too young and she thought he was the one. Vinny couldn't picture himself with his sister's best friend, ten years younger than himself; however it didn't stop him from loving her. His fear of tearing their friendship caused him to turn her down on her 18th birthday and they didn't eight years running from love
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Author 8 books12 followers
August 25, 2021
Very steamy!

I enjoyed this, my first story by the author. The explanation of the kink lifestyle is pretty accurate. It would have been perfect if not for continuing to refer to BDSM as not normal. If you want people to accept the exploration of kink, then you cannot call it abnormal.
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2,005 reviews16 followers
April 26, 2023
Short but oh so sweet…

This afternoon read cranks up your libido with BDSM while breaking your heart with the best friend’s older brother trope. Jane, the shy unassuming librarian and the wild drummer Vincent don’t appear to have any thing in common but history. A little anonymity can bring a lot of freedom.
Profile Image for Betty.
445 reviews4 followers
April 27, 2023
Hot!

Jane Jacobs has a thing for for her bestie Kennedy brother Vincent for years. Vincent turned her down eight years ago because of the friendship with his sister. But she young and he was just starting the band Weekend Washout. Now she's asking for Kennedy for help with a don and V is the only person she trust with Jane. V has always wanted Jane. Good read😊😁!
134 reviews3 followers
June 21, 2018
You can't get away from true love.

He is 10 years her senior, it may have made a difference between 18 and 28, , but little girls grow up. It was out of their control from the beginning.
A good quick read. Just to short wanted the story to continue.
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430 reviews1 follower
June 22, 2018
Only for the Weekend(If Only Book1)

This was a wonderful book all about getting in touch with with you true feelings and that's just what Jane and Vincent did and discover that they were meant to be together,I enjoyed this book.
Profile Image for Lynn.
1,551 reviews12 followers
March 16, 2019
Great book, Ella handled the journey from a submissive thinking she/he will get satisfaction from submission through to the courage it takes to meet a stranger in a hotel in a strange city. Thankfully Jane’s courage for taking a big leap into the unknown was rewarded.
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274 reviews9 followers
April 17, 2020
What happens in Vegas...

I really enjoyed reading about Vincent and Jane's story. It was very entertaining, and sexy as all get out. I now need to follow up with Hank and Sage's story in Only For The Night
536 reviews
November 10, 2020
If Only For The Weekend

Jane has loved V forever, but he rejected her. She is now searching for her sexuality. Vincent has also secretly loved her, and turned her down for her own good. He now has his opportunity to prove his love.
Profile Image for Aimarel Garces.
117 reviews
August 1, 2021
It’s different

It’s refreshing to see a good story. The characters are unique and funny. Both the hero and the heroine could use a little more depth, but aside from that I like it.
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123 reviews9 followers
April 9, 2023
I enjoyed this story. The description of the sex scenes were spot on. Characters could have a bit more depth, but overall, they were fine for the storyline. I'm not into BDSM, but as I read, this was pretty hot!!!
Profile Image for Becky Rendon.
3,884 reviews82 followers
April 13, 2023
Sexy, quick hit of submission

Looking for a lusty romp with a happily ever after? Only for the Weekend is exactly the dose of vitamin D you need with a shot of experimental D/s that only proves their compatibility.

Welcome to your forever man, I mean Dom.
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Author 1 book2 followers
November 16, 2024
I thought this was a really intense book with details of how the dominant submissive relationship works. I loved how both Vincent and Jane realized they were meant for each other after they had not seen each other for several years.
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396 reviews1 follower
July 29, 2017
Hot read

Whoa grab your fans! Little bit of BDSM, enough to wet your appetite for more. Quick and fast read, read it in one setting. New author for me and loved it!
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1 review1 follower
June 4, 2018
Pretty good read

If you aren't quite ready for the 50 Shades trilogy this would be a good way to test the waters
183 reviews1 follower
June 6, 2018
Too short

Good story. Wish it was a little longer. I would have liked even a short epilogue to see how V and Jane are doing.
1,347 reviews5 followers
June 13, 2018
5 Stars

Hot hot hot, funny, and steamy story with great characters both male and female, but this story is not for the faint of heart.
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598 reviews5 followers
June 28, 2018
Great book

A great book filled with steamy BDSM scenes and some ups and downs of love. Characters have some magical chemistry that is awesome.
2,844 reviews10 followers
July 6, 2018
Hottttt

Now this is some very hot and spicy stuff! Not over the top dom/sub but definitely with soul, nice second chance.
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