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Hot Hollywood Nights #1
Taking Chances
Jason Reynolds is my boss. My hot as hell, manwhore, sex god of a boss. I love my job and I would never do anything to risk that, but it's a constant daily struggle of me wanting to be the good little employee, when all I really want to do is sit on his face.
Nina Cartwright is a ball busting, big mouth pain in my ass. A pain in the ass I can't stop thinking about or dreaming about. For the past eighteen months I've lived in blue ball hell, well I'm done waiting. I want Nina more than anything and I will stop at nothing to make her mine.
Can Jason change his womanizing ways to be the man Nina deserves? Can Nina get passed her reservations about Jason and take this chance with him?
Nina Cartwright is a ball busting, big mouth pain in my ass. A pain in the ass I can't stop thinking about or dreaming about. For the past eighteen months I've lived in blue ball hell, well I'm done waiting. I want Nina more than anything and I will stop at nothing to make her mine.
Can Jason change his womanizing ways to be the man Nina deserves? Can Nina get passed her reservations about Jason and take this chance with him?
- GenresRomanceContemporary
130 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2016
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About the author
M. Andrews
56 books442 followersM. Andrews resides in Seattle with her husband and two kids. She spends most of her time with her family and reading anything she can get her hands on. She's a coffee lover with a mighty sweet tooth.
M. Andrews has always had a passion for writing. She started out writing short stories and fan fiction as a way to give the voices in her head an outlet. She took the leap into writing books when she found herself living in a new city, giving her the opportunity to finally live out her dream of being a writer.
M. Andrews first novel The Big Gamble will be released October 2015.
M. Andrews has always had a passion for writing. She started out writing short stories and fan fiction as a way to give the voices in her head an outlet. She took the leap into writing books when she found herself living in a new city, giving her the opportunity to finally live out her dream of being a writer.
M. Andrews first novel The Big Gamble will be released October 2015.
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December 30, 2015
Holy hell, until the very end, this book was smoking! I mean, wow—hold on while I fan myself for a while...
How the heck can it be so short, yet still packed with so much content—so much hotness and mindblowing scenes? The progress of the story, of Jason and Nina's relationship, was really quick, yet smooth sailing and very straight to the point. It was all action and there was never a dull moment.
Taking Chances is a forbidden romance about taking a leap of faith, taking that chance on someone and find out where it leads you. Jason Reynolds is a hotshot Hollywood actor known for his manwhoring ways and Nina Cartwright, one of the best assistants in the business, is his PA. There's always been that brewing, sizzling sexual tension between them ever since they met and been introduced to be the boss and the assistant, although they both just didn't want to act on it. Yet. They both held off, knowing it can't happen because of the position they're in and that everything has its repercussions. They knew all that. And they certainly both had different priorities at that time. Yet one night, just a travel over to Vancouver—everything finally snapped and it changed both their lives. It turned their worlds upside down. A night that actually started their kinky, steamy and sweet relationship.
Although I feel like I skipped a good chunk of the story when I got to the middle part, I still very much enjoyed the wild ride in Jason and Nina's story. Reading this was like having a quick caffeine fix, but instead it's a hot, erotic love story you're getting. I seriously wanted—no, needed—more, yet since this is a novella, it's to be expected on how short it was going to be. You'll seriously want to get to meet these two. They'll make you sweat and squirm and feel hot as hell even in just a couple of pages.
How the heck can it be so short, yet still packed with so much content—so much hotness and mindblowing scenes? The progress of the story, of Jason and Nina's relationship, was really quick, yet smooth sailing and very straight to the point. It was all action and there was never a dull moment.
Taking Chances is a forbidden romance about taking a leap of faith, taking that chance on someone and find out where it leads you. Jason Reynolds is a hotshot Hollywood actor known for his manwhoring ways and Nina Cartwright, one of the best assistants in the business, is his PA. There's always been that brewing, sizzling sexual tension between them ever since they met and been introduced to be the boss and the assistant, although they both just didn't want to act on it. Yet. They both held off, knowing it can't happen because of the position they're in and that everything has its repercussions. They knew all that. And they certainly both had different priorities at that time. Yet one night, just a travel over to Vancouver—everything finally snapped and it changed both their lives. It turned their worlds upside down. A night that actually started their kinky, steamy and sweet relationship.
Although I feel like I skipped a good chunk of the story when I got to the middle part, I still very much enjoyed the wild ride in Jason and Nina's story. Reading this was like having a quick caffeine fix, but instead it's a hot, erotic love story you're getting. I seriously wanted—no, needed—more, yet since this is a novella, it's to be expected on how short it was going to be. You'll seriously want to get to meet these two. They'll make you sweat and squirm and feel hot as hell even in just a couple of pages.
January 26, 2016
Kellie reviewing for KinkyGirlsBookObsessions
Let’s just start with THIS IS Melissa’s 2nd BOOK
FIVE HOT STARS
HOLY. HOTNESS.
M. Andrews is on fire. I loved this NOVELLA. FAST read HOT read. I would recommend it to anyone that’s in a book hangover or looking for a weekend read. You will love this awesome novella. I loved Nina’s witty humor and sassy-pants attitude and Jason is FN HOT.
Let’s just start with THIS IS Melissa’s 2nd BOOK
FIVE HOT STARS
HOLY. HOTNESS.
M. Andrews is on fire. I loved this NOVELLA. FAST read HOT read. I would recommend it to anyone that’s in a book hangover or looking for a weekend read. You will love this awesome novella. I loved Nina’s witty humor and sassy-pants attitude and Jason is FN HOT.
December 29, 2015
Such a fun sexy read which I enjoyed very much. Loved the characters, the story line was different well to me it was because I haven't a read that has a scenario like this with the hot celebrity and the assistant.
Jason and nina were so hot together
Jason and nina were so hot together
March 11, 2016
I didn’t have extremely high expectations going into Taking Chances because I have never read anything by M. Andrews before, however I did win a paperback copy of her debut novel that I’m really excited to get to.
I went into Taking Chances for a light, quick and easy read and it most definitely was a light, quick and easy read.
The concept of Taking Chances was a bit cliché (the whole falling for your boss thing). I did like the idea of an actor falling for his publicist.
I did find the story was a bit too rushed and I felt like it didn’t have enough time to build so that I could believe that the romance was real. I felt like a little more of a backstory would have made this a five star novella for me.
The characters in Taking Chances are Nina and Jason. At times, I couldn’t separate their point of views because they sounded a bit the same. I did like Nina better than Jason however. I didn’t think the characters grew a whole lot in the little time we had them but there is another part to this novella coming soon so I think that may help me love these characters.
I have seen on M. Andrews’ Instagram that she is working on the second part of the novella and I plan on checking it out. I wasn’t entirely impressed with this one, I definitely see potential in M. Andrews and I plan on reading more of her work.
I went into Taking Chances for a light, quick and easy read and it most definitely was a light, quick and easy read.
The concept of Taking Chances was a bit cliché (the whole falling for your boss thing). I did like the idea of an actor falling for his publicist.
I did find the story was a bit too rushed and I felt like it didn’t have enough time to build so that I could believe that the romance was real. I felt like a little more of a backstory would have made this a five star novella for me.
The characters in Taking Chances are Nina and Jason. At times, I couldn’t separate their point of views because they sounded a bit the same. I did like Nina better than Jason however. I didn’t think the characters grew a whole lot in the little time we had them but there is another part to this novella coming soon so I think that may help me love these characters.
I have seen on M. Andrews’ Instagram that she is working on the second part of the novella and I plan on checking it out. I wasn’t entirely impressed with this one, I definitely see potential in M. Andrews and I plan on reading more of her work.
May 13, 2016
This book started out bad for me but I pushed through knowing that it would turn out ok. Jason has "loved" Nina for a long time but was still having ONS. The night before they get together he has a ONS and she (as his assistant) has to kick her out of his bed so he can get ready for a trip they are taking. This totally pissed me off but once they are together he is totally dedicated and treats her very well. Nina is a pretty cool h. She loves him too but is hung up on him being her boss so she doesn't ever see anything happening between them anyways. Very quick read.
Added note: the blurb says that he has blue balls from wanting her so bad. Not sure how that happened since he was getting it all the time.
Added note: the blurb says that he has blue balls from wanting her so bad. Not sure how that happened since he was getting it all the time.
December 29, 2015
Melissa never fails to make me drool everywhere!! I absolutely loved this sexy read. Jason and Nina were two forbidden characters but couldn't resist the attraction that they had toward each other.
Jason a famous movie star who loves to sleep around, earning the title of Manwhore but secretly has an attraction to his personal assistant. Nina works for Jason but wants nothing more than to shred her clothes every time she's around him.
This book is about taking chances and seeing where they will lead. Or not taking a chance and never knowing what could have been. What will happen when you do...take a chance?
*** I was given an ARC copy for an honest review***
Jason a famous movie star who loves to sleep around, earning the title of Manwhore but secretly has an attraction to his personal assistant. Nina works for Jason but wants nothing more than to shred her clothes every time she's around him.
This book is about taking chances and seeing where they will lead. Or not taking a chance and never knowing what could have been. What will happen when you do...take a chance?
*** I was given an ARC copy for an honest review***
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January 29, 2016
What a seriously hot read!
Complete manwh*re Jason Reynolds is a hot filthy mouthed alpha male. He's Hollywood's hottest star, with a long list of women that have shared his bed, but none have shared his heart. There is only one woman who has his dreams and fantasies scorching a hole in his mind, and that's his PA Nina.
Nina is a big mouthed independent woman who loves her job. The only problem is, she wants her boss. If she took a chance, she could lose her job, but the fact that he has haunted her dreams every night for the past eighteen months is not lost on her. He's womanising ways leave her beyond frustrated.
When a trip on location to Vancouver comes up, Jason decides it's time to change their situation. Will Nina give in to the smooth talking sex god? Or will her reservations about him being her boss stop them from taking the chance?
I absolutely loved this story. A scorcher of note!!
Review by Dani from Alpha Book Club.
Complete manwh*re Jason Reynolds is a hot filthy mouthed alpha male. He's Hollywood's hottest star, with a long list of women that have shared his bed, but none have shared his heart. There is only one woman who has his dreams and fantasies scorching a hole in his mind, and that's his PA Nina.
Nina is a big mouthed independent woman who loves her job. The only problem is, she wants her boss. If she took a chance, she could lose her job, but the fact that he has haunted her dreams every night for the past eighteen months is not lost on her. He's womanising ways leave her beyond frustrated.
When a trip on location to Vancouver comes up, Jason decides it's time to change their situation. Will Nina give in to the smooth talking sex god? Or will her reservations about him being her boss stop them from taking the chance?
I absolutely loved this story. A scorcher of note!!
Review by Dani from Alpha Book Club.
February 9, 2016
All I can say is that you must take a chance on Jason and Nina you will not regret it! I freaking loved this book! This was my first taste of M. Andrews, so I went in with no prior knowledge about the author of her work. In totally it took about three pages in for me to be completely hooked. Jason and Nina were so adorable and hot!
Phew, I found myself needing a cold shower after this one. Over all the story was gold, a classic forbidden love because that love is your boss and off limits. however it doesn't matter how off limits Jason Reynolds might be, there was no resisted that sexy bad boy of Hollywood!
Basically if you are looking a great way to spend the day secluded away with a steamy ready about an adorable couple buy this book!! Just be aware that once you start this novel you will not be able to put it down.
5 stars! I'd give more if I could!
Phew, I found myself needing a cold shower after this one. Over all the story was gold, a classic forbidden love because that love is your boss and off limits. however it doesn't matter how off limits Jason Reynolds might be, there was no resisted that sexy bad boy of Hollywood!
Basically if you are looking a great way to spend the day secluded away with a steamy ready about an adorable couple buy this book!! Just be aware that once you start this novel you will not be able to put it down.
5 stars! I'd give more if I could!
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January 28, 2016Love Jason and Nina
I love this novella, this would make a great full length book. There's so much more I want to know about, how Nina is with Jason's family and reading about their lives after they officially became a couple.
I'm really excited about the next book in series, I think I have an idea of who it could be.
I love this novella, this would make a great full length book. There's so much more I want to know about, how Nina is with Jason's family and reading about their lives after they officially became a couple.
I'm really excited about the next book in series, I think I have an idea of who it could be.
December 29, 2015
This book is hella HOT! I love Jason and Nina are a crazy scorching hot couple! I loved this book! I need more Hot Hollywood Nights!
January 1, 2016
Such a fun, quick, and crazy sexy read!!! My first M. Andrews book and I'm hooked. Definitely a must read!
February 15, 2016
LOVED everything about this book!! The only thing I didn't like is that it was too short!!!
I wanted more of Jason and Nina....especially Jason!!!!
I wanted more of Jason and Nina....especially Jason!!!!
January 1, 2021
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May 1, 2016
What can I say? M. Andrews has done it again with another remarkably satisfying read. For those of you have not read a book by this amazingly talented author, you need to go "one click" right now.
I have never read a short story and felt as satisfied and fulfilled as I have after reading Taking Chances. I was not dying for more because I felt there was something missing. M. Andrews hit every point with this one. This book immediately draws you in and doesn't let you go until the very end. I was so engrossed in Jason and Nina's relationship with one another. It was beautiful and hot as hell. This woman can write a sex scene like no other. The woman is a god and I bow down to her for her creative genius and ability to write such great stories.
As I read this book it did not feel like a short story. The pacing was perfect. Things progressed in a natural way between the two main characters. There was no drama, just their willingness to take a chance on one another despite their less than fortunate circumstances. There was of a story built up to make me want them to take a chance on another and get their HEA. I cannot express enough how truly great this was and other books M. Andrews has written and will write. Trust me when I pick this book up immediately.
I have never read a short story and felt as satisfied and fulfilled as I have after reading Taking Chances. I was not dying for more because I felt there was something missing. M. Andrews hit every point with this one. This book immediately draws you in and doesn't let you go until the very end. I was so engrossed in Jason and Nina's relationship with one another. It was beautiful and hot as hell. This woman can write a sex scene like no other. The woman is a god and I bow down to her for her creative genius and ability to write such great stories.
As I read this book it did not feel like a short story. The pacing was perfect. Things progressed in a natural way between the two main characters. There was no drama, just their willingness to take a chance on one another despite their less than fortunate circumstances. There was of a story built up to make me want them to take a chance on another and get their HEA. I cannot express enough how truly great this was and other books M. Andrews has written and will write. Trust me when I pick this book up immediately.
January 28, 2016
OMFG this book was hot!!! I didn't realize it was a novella so this book was hot, sexy, hot and an awesome hot fast read. Did I mention it was HOTT??!! Jason is a smooth dirty talker. Once he has made a decision about Nina he doesn't hold back and I love it. Once you make the decision to go for something that you want and have been wanting for a long time then why should you? I LOVE Nina!!! She is a major smart-ass and the way she kicked the bimbo out of Jason's room was priceless!!! I was so happy that Nina also decided to give in and let things happen with Jason. She trusted him 100% and it showed and she let herself go and be herself and embrace it all. The sex was hot and panty melting! I just really wish this book was longer because I wasn't ready for it to be over! I want more of Jason and Nina and I want more of their story! Maybe we will get more of them in the other books to come in this series!
You haven't read this yet then you need to do ASAP. If you love The Big Gamble then you need to read this!!!! Wonderful!!
You haven't read this yet then you need to do ASAP. If you love The Big Gamble then you need to read this!!!! Wonderful!!
January 22, 2016
This novella packs quite the punch....a hot, sexy and smouldering one.
The emotions and desires that Jason and Nina have built up for each other explode in a beautiful and seductive fashion. I really loved Nina's character. She really came alive with Jason and allowed herself to follow her heart. And Jason....oh that delicious man. His mouth alone would bring me to my knees. Im hoping we get to hear more from these two in the future!!
M continues to astound me with her beautiful writing! I'm looking forward to reading more of her books
The emotions and desires that Jason and Nina have built up for each other explode in a beautiful and seductive fashion. I really loved Nina's character. She really came alive with Jason and allowed herself to follow her heart. And Jason....oh that delicious man. His mouth alone would bring me to my knees. Im hoping we get to hear more from these two in the future!!
M continues to astound me with her beautiful writing! I'm looking forward to reading more of her books
February 22, 2016
This book was so incredibly sexy and steamy.. and it will leave you wanting more! For a short read, it was AMAZING!! I fell in love with Jason and Nina instantly! Nina is everything a female lead character should be, she is sassy and she speaks her mind! As far as Jason... that man is every woman's wet dream!!! lol I loved that this was a "forbidden romance", would you give in to temptation... with your boss? If my boss was anything like Jason... HELL YES! A definite must read!!
January 23, 2020
I first read "Taking Chances" back in 2016 or 2017 and when it showed up on my Instagram feed this week, I decided do refresh my memory and do a reread.
I loved ballsy, witty Nina and sweet and sexy Jason.
The scenes are super steamy and this couple will most likely leave you wishing their story was longer with maybe some slow burning. Hey, but that's just my take on it.
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I loved ballsy, witty Nina and sweet and sexy Jason.
The scenes are super steamy and this couple will most likely leave you wishing their story was longer with maybe some slow burning. Hey, but that's just my take on it.
Take the opportunity and get it - it's FREE on Amazon this week.
Maybe brighten your day and spice up your lunch break...?
February 6, 2016
I seriously love M.Andrews stories. They crack me up. Nina's character was perfect! I love how she had so much sass lol. I just wish the story was longer and we got to see more og Jason and Nina's lives together.
November 27, 2016
I bought this book because it was on sale, I enjoyed reading Taking Chances, but as others said it was very rushed. Predictable. I simply wanted more data on the characters. I am glad I didn't buy it at full price I would have felt ripped off. If you want a quick sexy read this book is for you.
January 3, 2016
Loved the way we got both POV thought the book! Hot sex, great chemistry and the love that Nina and Jason had were amazing! Loved their journey to becoming more than just boss&employee!
May 5, 2016
This H was not for me. He annoyed me.
August 7, 2019
Wow!
Whoop! That was an amazing hot and quick read! This was a new to me author and I feel like it was a great introduction. I can't wait to see what else she's got to read! 😍
Whoop! That was an amazing hot and quick read! This was a new to me author and I feel like it was a great introduction. I can't wait to see what else she's got to read! 😍
March 1, 2016
SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!! BEWARE!!!!!!!!
it was a good quick read. I liked the idea of the story and that she held out for at least 18 months. what I didn't like was the fact that it seemed too predictable for me. so much so that I knew without even thinking about it that I knew something bad would happened to try and hurt their relationship and he'd jump to save the day and she'd let him.
it was too predicatable that they loved each other and that they became instant sex crazed people. I felt like as soon as something happened that outted them Jason would come up with a proposal and she'd marry him and that would be their happy ending.
it was a good book. I enjoyed reading the steamy sex scenes.
but the content of the story didn't do it for me.
I like more story with my sex :/
it was a good quick read. I liked the idea of the story and that she held out for at least 18 months. what I didn't like was the fact that it seemed too predictable for me. so much so that I knew without even thinking about it that I knew something bad would happened to try and hurt their relationship and he'd jump to save the day and she'd let him.
it was too predicatable that they loved each other and that they became instant sex crazed people. I felt like as soon as something happened that outted them Jason would come up with a proposal and she'd marry him and that would be their happy ending.
it was a good book. I enjoyed reading the steamy sex scenes.
but the content of the story didn't do it for me.
I like more story with my sex :/
February 18, 2016
Damn this book was hot ladies. You will definitely need to fan yourself through this one wow! Jason is a drop dead movie star who started off small and made it huge. He needs a good ass kicking from time to time. And his sexy assistant Nina is just the person to deliver that kicking! There lots of sexual attention between these two. But Jason is a big time player and Nina loves her job. Amazing book Melissa is was hot!!! Definitely 5 stars plus doll!! So proud of you!!!
May 25, 2016
Short and hot - but just missing something.
The book starts with Nina having to kick some skanky groupie out of Jason's bed in the morning and then that night they're hooking up? He says he's been pining away for her for 18 months - by sleeping his way through half of LA...? Not my cup of tea.
Something about the characters just didn't jive for me. They seemed obsessed with each other one moment and then flighty and conflicted the next. Not my favorite by M. Andrews.
The book starts with Nina having to kick some skanky groupie out of Jason's bed in the morning and then that night they're hooking up? He says he's been pining away for her for 18 months - by sleeping his way through half of LA...? Not my cup of tea.
Something about the characters just didn't jive for me. They seemed obsessed with each other one moment and then flighty and conflicted the next. Not my favorite by M. Andrews.
February 10, 2016
Melissa has done it again, this hot, steamy and amazing story. The author put the plot perfectly, well written like always and the perfect amount of love and steamy moments. Life is about to take the chances you need so, is a perfect story and remarkably read. I recommended this story 100%.
May 3, 2016
My God this book is HOT!!
Finished the book in 2 hours probably couldn't put it down
Love the story of Nina and Jason
I want more of them <3
Take Chances in reading this awesome book of M. Andrews
I waited soo long to read it and it was worth it!
<3
Finished the book in 2 hours probably couldn't put it down
Love the story of Nina and Jason
I want more of them <3
Take Chances in reading this awesome book of M. Andrews
I waited soo long to read it and it was worth it!
<3
March 18, 2016
Ohh yessss
Ok so wow!!! I've had this on my kindle for forever and I just had to read it and oh my gosh am I glad I did. It was way way way adorable and I loved both Jason and Nina ❤️
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ok so wow!!! I've had this on my kindle for forever and I just had to read it and oh my gosh am I glad I did. It was way way way adorable and I loved both Jason and Nina ❤️
5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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