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Bedroom Secrets #1
His Five Night Stand
Five nights, two fragile hearts, one broken rule…
Five nights with a gorgeous man will make her forget her ex forever. At least that’s what Callie’s neighbor promises when Callie moves into The Holiday apartment building. Devastated by her fiancé’s confession that he’s in love with another woman, Callie can’t imagine anything could heal her broken heart.
Tragic love has brought Theo to his knees before, so he knows just how to repair Callie’s shattered confidence. After five nights in his arms, she’ll leave her heartache behind, give voice to her deepest desires, and be ready to forge a real, lasting love with someone new…it just won’t be him.
Theo can give Callie back her voice and teach her to ask for what she wants from her new lover, but what if she asks for more than he can give? Will he break his only rule—no falling in love—for her?
Five nights with a gorgeous man will make her forget her ex forever. At least that’s what Callie’s neighbor promises when Callie moves into The Holiday apartment building. Devastated by her fiancé’s confession that he’s in love with another woman, Callie can’t imagine anything could heal her broken heart.
Tragic love has brought Theo to his knees before, so he knows just how to repair Callie’s shattered confidence. After five nights in his arms, she’ll leave her heartache behind, give voice to her deepest desires, and be ready to forge a real, lasting love with someone new…it just won’t be him.
Theo can give Callie back her voice and teach her to ask for what she wants from her new lover, but what if she asks for more than he can give? Will he break his only rule—no falling in love—for her?
169 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 20, 2015
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September 26, 2016
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This is a short, sexy read. Callie's boyfriend of 5 years has ended their relationship and on the spur of the moment, Callie decides to move in to a new apartment building that seems to be full of beautiful people. She meets Theo (who is supposedly British but I couldn't tell) and at first thinks he is in a relationship with his flatmate but it turns out he isn't as his flatmate has him lined up to help Callie get over her ex. Theo often gives women 5 nights of sex as he doesn't want to commit. After his first night with Callie, it becomes apparent that Theo is already deviating from his usual rules.
I'm not a fan of insta love but in this book, it was insta, insta love! It would have worked better as a full length novel but because it's a short story, it seemed they fell in love after a day! The sex scenes were well written. There are other books in the series about the other couples.
Not a bad read for a free download.
This is a short, sexy read. Callie's boyfriend of 5 years has ended their relationship and on the spur of the moment, Callie decides to move in to a new apartment building that seems to be full of beautiful people. She meets Theo (who is supposedly British but I couldn't tell) and at first thinks he is in a relationship with his flatmate but it turns out he isn't as his flatmate has him lined up to help Callie get over her ex. Theo often gives women 5 nights of sex as he doesn't want to commit. After his first night with Callie, it becomes apparent that Theo is already deviating from his usual rules.
I'm not a fan of insta love but in this book, it was insta, insta love! It would have worked better as a full length novel but because it's a short story, it seemed they fell in love after a day! The sex scenes were well written. There are other books in the series about the other couples.
Not a bad read for a free download.
June 6, 2020
The book was a short read.it was sexy and sweet at the same time.
At the beginning I thought it was a bit slow but that only lasted for a very little time the story picks up pace very quickly.Callie was fresh out of a toxic relationship.she had loved him but had her heart broken by him.
"How had I spent so much time with a man who basically told me it was acceptable to be treated like a doormat?"
Moving out of their shared apartment she finds a new place.Where all her neighbors are awesome.One neighbor she can't help but like is Theo.
"When your heart is broken, take it and gift it to someone else. Be vulnerable. Be beautiful. Be strong. Let your body remind you of your power. Embrace yourself.”
The plot was quiet cliche but believable and enjoyable.The empowerment of Callie throughout the book is also worth mentioning.
I had wanted so badly to be chosen by him, but what I realized now is that I needed to choose myself.
At the beginning I thought it was a bit slow but that only lasted for a very little time the story picks up pace very quickly.Callie was fresh out of a toxic relationship.she had loved him but had her heart broken by him.
"How had I spent so much time with a man who basically told me it was acceptable to be treated like a doormat?"
Moving out of their shared apartment she finds a new place.Where all her neighbors are awesome.One neighbor she can't help but like is Theo.
"When your heart is broken, take it and gift it to someone else. Be vulnerable. Be beautiful. Be strong. Let your body remind you of your power. Embrace yourself.”
The plot was quiet cliche but believable and enjoyable.The empowerment of Callie throughout the book is also worth mentioning.
I had wanted so badly to be chosen by him, but what I realized now is that I needed to choose myself.
October 31, 2015
It was a slow start at first, but once I got into it, it was wonderful! The sex scenes were hot and spicy and the story made me laugh, made me cry and it was a wonderfully warm and fuzzy "happily ever after" that made me want to read more from this author and in this series! I would highly recommend this book to anyone who truly enjoys a "believable" love story!
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review
I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review
October 11, 2016
A change of pace
This was a nice story with the woman learning how to empower herself, however, the ending seemed to come along far to quickly and predictable end to a romance story. Did leave me wondering what happened to the other people in the story so I may buy the other books
This was a nice story with the woman learning how to empower herself, however, the ending seemed to come along far to quickly and predictable end to a romance story. Did leave me wondering what happened to the other people in the story so I may buy the other books
April 1, 2025
Overall plot was okay, I’ll give it 3.5 stars. I could have had less of the bedroom, and more character building. I think this could have been great with a dual POV. I got a Hoover vibe but with a lot more spice. Not that anything was wrong with that, but character development would have made it better.
*I also found numerous spelling errors throughout the novel.
This is a quick and easy read. Gage for adults.
*I also found numerous spelling errors throughout the novel.
This is a quick and easy read. Gage for adults.
November 8, 2015
I was impressed with the turn that the main couple took from the title. I liked Callie and Theo together. I enjoyed the book very much, looking forward to reading the next one or the rest in the series. It was simple to follow (meaning not too many characters or events to overwhelm) it was heartfelt and so healing for the characters. I thank you very much Emma Thorne for allowing me this opportunity to read one of your books and look forward to reading more from you.
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I give this book an A-, there was a slight need for tissues, and there were tons of smiles. THANK YOU!
I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for a review. I give this book an A-, there was a slight need for tissues, and there were tons of smiles. THANK YOU!
December 7, 2016
Good Read
They say the best way to get over someone is getting under someone else and if that someone is Theo Manhattan let the panty melting begin. This is a good story about rediscovery after a break up, the heat between Callie and Theo is scorching and supporting characters have just enough crazy.
They say the best way to get over someone is getting under someone else and if that someone is Theo Manhattan let the panty melting begin. This is a good story about rediscovery after a break up, the heat between Callie and Theo is scorching and supporting characters have just enough crazy.
October 31, 2015
Not a bad read. A little slow at first but really enjoyed one story progressed. Spicy!
Rec'd this book in exchange for review
Rec'd this book in exchange for review
November 9, 2015
the book was slow for the first chapter. then the story got really hot. i couldnt stop reading the book. i would recommendend to my friends. i am doing this for the exchange for the book.
December 15, 2024
Theo & Callie
A quick story of finding yourself after the end of a relationship, for Callie, it was a breakup, for Theo, is was a death.
The story shows how we come to be comfortable in our relationships, accepting. Callie has come to realize that she needs to ask for what she wants instead of accepting what is offered to her (don’t we all?). Theo has come to realize that he is allowed to love, even though he lost love in a tragic accident.
Time has no bearing on love. You can be with someone for years, and not feel the same love for them as someone you met a week ago. Some people see you for who they want you to be, and some people see you for the person that you are. The trick is to finding the person who sees you for who you are and listens to you, asks you what you want, not decide for you what you want.
I feel like I actually learned more about me after reading this.
I wasn’t aware when I started reading this that Theo’s story was also included! It was like a bonus.
The quick story of Theo and the love he lost before he had the chance to fully embrace it. Theo didn’t want Grace as a model for his sculpting class, he was too attracted to her, he wasn’t sure he could control himself. A last minute change of schedule had her modelling on his last day of teaching. They were together almost every moment since. A depiction of how quickly things can change, how one decision an alter your future. One changed decision, a minute more or less can put you in a completely different life.
A quick story of finding yourself after the end of a relationship, for Callie, it was a breakup, for Theo, is was a death.
The story shows how we come to be comfortable in our relationships, accepting. Callie has come to realize that she needs to ask for what she wants instead of accepting what is offered to her (don’t we all?). Theo has come to realize that he is allowed to love, even though he lost love in a tragic accident.
Time has no bearing on love. You can be with someone for years, and not feel the same love for them as someone you met a week ago. Some people see you for who they want you to be, and some people see you for the person that you are. The trick is to finding the person who sees you for who you are and listens to you, asks you what you want, not decide for you what you want.
I feel like I actually learned more about me after reading this.
I wasn’t aware when I started reading this that Theo’s story was also included! It was like a bonus.
The quick story of Theo and the love he lost before he had the chance to fully embrace it. Theo didn’t want Grace as a model for his sculpting class, he was too attracted to her, he wasn’t sure he could control himself. A last minute change of schedule had her modelling on his last day of teaching. They were together almost every moment since. A depiction of how quickly things can change, how one decision an alter your future. One changed decision, a minute more or less can put you in a completely different life.
April 12, 2024
Never Be Afraid To Ask
Out of Theo’s sorrow he gave women with broken hearts and spirits the confidence to tell the world what they wanted and the courage to pursue it. But the walls around his heart kept his grief in and the possibility of love out.
Callie had lived her life not really knowing what she wanted from it and the last five years being told by her boyfriend that she should stay in the background and let others take credit for her talent. Little did Callie realize that the day he tossed her out of his life was the first day of a promising life. Then almost as if fate stepped in she saw a vacancy sign in an apartment building filled with beautiful, self confident women who welcomed her. But more importantly when Callie heard a rich male voice with a British accent behind her she turned and gazed into pale blue eyes of the most beautiful man she’d ever seen. When Theo smiled at her Callie felt a warmth inside she’d never experienced. You will NOT be able to put this book down!
Out of Theo’s sorrow he gave women with broken hearts and spirits the confidence to tell the world what they wanted and the courage to pursue it. But the walls around his heart kept his grief in and the possibility of love out.
Callie had lived her life not really knowing what she wanted from it and the last five years being told by her boyfriend that she should stay in the background and let others take credit for her talent. Little did Callie realize that the day he tossed her out of his life was the first day of a promising life. Then almost as if fate stepped in she saw a vacancy sign in an apartment building filled with beautiful, self confident women who welcomed her. But more importantly when Callie heard a rich male voice with a British accent behind her she turned and gazed into pale blue eyes of the most beautiful man she’d ever seen. When Theo smiled at her Callie felt a warmth inside she’d never experienced. You will NOT be able to put this book down!
January 9, 2025
Through heartache comes love
I really enjoyed this story of how two people cope with the heartache they have been dealt with.
Cassie was blindsided by her long term partner splitting up with her.
Seeing a rental vacancy sign appear at a building she passes she stops what she was doing and investigates, not realising that this will forever change her life.
There she meets the most amazing group of men and women.
This is a story of a hurt woman embracing all that comes her way and along that way finding her true self.
With a proposition from a sexy man to make her forget her heartbreak in five nights she is a fool to say no.
Theo is gorgeous but has his own demons to conquer and each of their encounters are super steamy.
As the days go on and with feelings getting in the way, what will happen when the agreement finishes?
I loved the main characters and their friends and I found this an enjoyable quick read.
Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
I really enjoyed this story of how two people cope with the heartache they have been dealt with.
Cassie was blindsided by her long term partner splitting up with her.
Seeing a rental vacancy sign appear at a building she passes she stops what she was doing and investigates, not realising that this will forever change her life.
There she meets the most amazing group of men and women.
This is a story of a hurt woman embracing all that comes her way and along that way finding her true self.
With a proposition from a sexy man to make her forget her heartbreak in five nights she is a fool to say no.
Theo is gorgeous but has his own demons to conquer and each of their encounters are super steamy.
As the days go on and with feelings getting in the way, what will happen when the agreement finishes?
I loved the main characters and their friends and I found this an enjoyable quick read.
Looking forward to reading the rest of the series.
September 11, 2017
Book review for His Five Night Stand (Bedroom Secrets Series Book 1)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main female character, Callie, is a woman who has had her heart broken by a man. A man she thought loved her. She does what every woman does, she leaves him.
Which is good. Or she may not have found the apartment where she ended up in. She makes friends with her neighbors.
She also has to decide if she wants to stay in a crappy job she has or break out on her own.
She is introduced to one neighbor, Theo, who happens to live next door.
They like each other...
Read the book to find out what happens next.
The book is very enjoyable to read. You will fall in love with the two main characters.
Please keep writing!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The main female character, Callie, is a woman who has had her heart broken by a man. A man she thought loved her. She does what every woman does, she leaves him.
Which is good. Or she may not have found the apartment where she ended up in. She makes friends with her neighbors.
She also has to decide if she wants to stay in a crappy job she has or break out on her own.
She is introduced to one neighbor, Theo, who happens to live next door.
They like each other...
Read the book to find out what happens next.
The book is very enjoyable to read. You will fall in love with the two main characters.
Please keep writing!!
April 20, 2024
Totally Didn't Read The Title...
I honestly thought the book was a collection of 5 stories. Don't ask me why, but I really enjoyed the story. Heartbreak is difficult especially when you realize that you are the main cause of it all. What you allowed someone to do in the name of love, so you won't be alone or for the sake of saying you have a partner is what many have experienced. When Theo encouraged Callie to center herself in their five night stand, a spark really ignited in her. This book was so eye opening to me and really appreciated how the two characters healed each other. It wasn't overly romantic but it had romance.
I honestly thought the book was a collection of 5 stories. Don't ask me why, but I really enjoyed the story. Heartbreak is difficult especially when you realize that you are the main cause of it all. What you allowed someone to do in the name of love, so you won't be alone or for the sake of saying you have a partner is what many have experienced. When Theo encouraged Callie to center herself in their five night stand, a spark really ignited in her. This book was so eye opening to me and really appreciated how the two characters healed each other. It wasn't overly romantic but it had romance.
August 3, 2025
Two broken people.
Callie’s 5 year relationship with Henry ended when he fell in love with a co-worker. Forced to move on, Callie found a cute little studio in a building with beautiful people who were open with their sexuality. Theo was a broken man who lived to please women for just 5 nights and then move on. But Callie was different and he found himself questioning his 5 night rule. Two broken people drawn together, healing together and learning to love again together. I only wish this book was a dual perspective book. I would have enjoyed it more if we had Theo’s perspective as well.
Callie’s 5 year relationship with Henry ended when he fell in love with a co-worker. Forced to move on, Callie found a cute little studio in a building with beautiful people who were open with their sexuality. Theo was a broken man who lived to please women for just 5 nights and then move on. But Callie was different and he found himself questioning his 5 night rule. Two broken people drawn together, healing together and learning to love again together. I only wish this book was a dual perspective book. I would have enjoyed it more if we had Theo’s perspective as well.
July 13, 2024
Really didn’t enjoy this book. The plot is odd and the characters have very odd interactions with each other from Callie’s breakup to her finding an apartment at the Holiday. Callie ends up having feelings for Theo who offered to help her find her sensuality by offering a sexual relationship for 5 nights. The 5 night propositions is some strange thing Theo has done with other women and it feels more like a service he’s providing rather than a romance. I would save your time and not bother to read this.
October 4, 2024
It Could’ve been better
The whole story spans a week. They meet, have sex and fall in love in a 7-8 day period. I don’t like instalove. I don’t like pitiful FMCs. I don’t like when the MMC describes his attraction for the FMC and it doesn’t match what was portrayed in the story. He is attracted to her strength and intelligence after being in her presence for 5 minutes. She can seem to do anything but stutter, stumble and cry every time she sees him but I as the audience is supposed to believe she a catch. All in all the story was rushed and everything including the third act break up was instant.
The whole story spans a week. They meet, have sex and fall in love in a 7-8 day period. I don’t like instalove. I don’t like pitiful FMCs. I don’t like when the MMC describes his attraction for the FMC and it doesn’t match what was portrayed in the story. He is attracted to her strength and intelligence after being in her presence for 5 minutes. She can seem to do anything but stutter, stumble and cry every time she sees him but I as the audience is supposed to believe she a catch. All in all the story was rushed and everything including the third act break up was instant.
March 25, 2025
Two broken hearts heal each other.
This was a pleasant read. Callie’s identity was lost during her just-failed relationship and she is struggling to discover herself. Then there is her new neighbour Theo, a successful artist who has lost direction in life after a tragedy. He offers her five nights of pleasure without any strings attached, to help repair her shattered confidence. Together they explore each other physically and emotionally then suddenly the pre-set rules of their relationship no longer seem relevant. The author has written a thought provoking story with a lot of depth to her characters. Also included is a short novella about Theo's previous life told from his POV. It explains how the tragedy of losing a loved one affected his outlook on life and his artistic work.
This was a pleasant read. Callie’s identity was lost during her just-failed relationship and she is struggling to discover herself. Then there is her new neighbour Theo, a successful artist who has lost direction in life after a tragedy. He offers her five nights of pleasure without any strings attached, to help repair her shattered confidence. Together they explore each other physically and emotionally then suddenly the pre-set rules of their relationship no longer seem relevant. The author has written a thought provoking story with a lot of depth to her characters. Also included is a short novella about Theo's previous life told from his POV. It explains how the tragedy of losing a loved one affected his outlook on life and his artistic work.
August 23, 2017
😄
She's been dumped and now being forced to move to the city but once she passes apartments she can't help things will be for the better eventually. Her new neighbors seem friendly and things begin to change what will she do when she accepts a 5 night stand. Will it end up being more or will she go back to the dumb ex who dumped her to begin with.
She's been dumped and now being forced to move to the city but once she passes apartments she can't help things will be for the better eventually. Her new neighbors seem friendly and things begin to change what will she do when she accepts a 5 night stand. Will it end up being more or will she go back to the dumb ex who dumped her to begin with.
March 11, 2018
I'm going to be honest here, I didn't have high expectations going into this book, but I've been wanting to try new authors and sometimes I just wing it and pick a book. I was pleasantly surprised and freely admit that I really liked the characters in this book. Not just the main characters, but the side characters too. I'll probably read there rest in the series at some point.
December 5, 2018
Great Read
I like how the heroine of the story didn’t loose her cool upon realizing she had been betrayed by her boyfriend; especially how she turned the worse thing that ever happened to her into the best thing that ever happened to her. Sometimes life has a way of shaking things up in order to get us right where we need to be. And that a perfect example of that.
I like how the heroine of the story didn’t loose her cool upon realizing she had been betrayed by her boyfriend; especially how she turned the worse thing that ever happened to her into the best thing that ever happened to her. Sometimes life has a way of shaking things up in order to get us right where we need to be. And that a perfect example of that.
December 31, 2018
It was so thrilling and very sexy. Once you begin reading, you can't stop.. I loved it. I can't wait to read the next installment to this saga. The sexual connotation is just right. It's the sexy vibes that keep me coming back.
It was very sexy . The characters were very believable. The sexy scenes just keeps you coming back. It's awesome.
It was very sexy . The characters were very believable. The sexy scenes just keeps you coming back. It's awesome.
March 4, 2019
His Five Night Stand
I loved this book!!! The characters were fun, and fascinating. The protagonists evolved into a great match naturally. The sex was SO HOT!!!! Although our lovers had some healing to
do, it was done in the process of falling for each other.. Thank God,this girl was not a mental health like others I have read.!
I loved this book!!! The characters were fun, and fascinating. The protagonists evolved into a great match naturally. The sex was SO HOT!!!! Although our lovers had some healing to
do, it was done in the process of falling for each other.. Thank God,this girl was not a mental health like others I have read.!
December 20, 2020
This was a good story. Callie gets dumped by her boyfriend/almost fiancee of 5 years and ends up living in a fun complex. Her neighbor sets her up with Theo for "five nights" which is his rule. Callie not only starts to fall for Theo but starts to believe in her own self worth. This is a new author for me but I will be reading more of her books.
March 1, 2025
A Great Story
This short story is a surprisingly deep and painfully beautiful account of healing heartbreak with passion, while relearning to love yourself and ask for what you want in life. It's a great story. Recommended for fans of Romance, Second Chance Romance and Drama stories.
This short story is a surprisingly deep and painfully beautiful account of healing heartbreak with passion, while relearning to love yourself and ask for what you want in life. It's a great story. Recommended for fans of Romance, Second Chance Romance and Drama stories.
October 26, 2016
Great read. Hot, sexy and uninhibited bringing clarity into believing in your abilities and not relying on anyone else to provide your happiness. Also how change can be a good thing even when it's unexpected
October 13, 2018
Callie & Theo
All the characters are intriguing at The Holiday!! After Callie’s 5 yr relationship ends, she makes a new start. A different kind of start to a romance with these two, but still an attention grabber with the way things are happening!! Loved this HOT romantic story!!
All the characters are intriguing at The Holiday!! After Callie’s 5 yr relationship ends, she makes a new start. A different kind of start to a romance with these two, but still an attention grabber with the way things are happening!! Loved this HOT romantic story!!
October 20, 2018
Sizzling Nights
Oh wow so hot!!! Each moment, each page from beginning to end had me salivating. Callie and Theo chemistry literally scorched my fingers and burned my eyes. Just wow!!!
Oh wow so hot!!! Each moment, each page from beginning to end had me salivating. Callie and Theo chemistry literally scorched my fingers and burned my eyes. Just wow!!!
November 1, 2018
Engery connection
This book was interesting, this was the first book I have read where the author discussed engery and feeling that magnetic chemistry two people have for each other, instead of the woman running the guy who only does five nights was running away! A must read
This book was interesting, this was the first book I have read where the author discussed engery and feeling that magnetic chemistry two people have for each other, instead of the woman running the guy who only does five nights was running away! A must read
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