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The Hunter
This sexy short story, previously released in An All Night Man and Some Like It Hot, is now available as a standalone by New York Times bestselling author Brenda Jackson!
A steamy one night stand is all it should have been between Mallory Standish and Hunter Sloan--one night with the sexy P.I. is about all she can handle. But when circumstances throw them back together, Mallory's about to learn that the "P" in P.I. stands for playa...but even the baddest boys around can be tamed.
A steamy one night stand is all it should have been between Mallory Standish and Hunter Sloan--one night with the sexy P.I. is about all she can handle. But when circumstances throw them back together, Mallory's about to learn that the "P" in P.I. stands for playa...but even the baddest boys around can be tamed.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 11, 2017
About the author
Brenda Jackson
938 books3,721 followersIn 1994, Brenda Jackson’s first novel, Tonight and Forever, was released. Since then she has had more than 100 novels and novellas published (the first African-American author to accomplish such a feat) and has over 3 million books in print.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Brenda is the first African-American author to have a book published by Harlequin Desire and the first African-American romance author to make the New York Times and USA TODAY bestseller lists within the series romance genre.
In 2012, Brenda received the Romance Writers of America’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award—one of the highest literary awards a romance author can receive. In 2013, she was recognized by the mayor and the city of Jacksonville as being a Trailblazer in the literary field.
In 2010, she collaborated with Five Alive Films to turn her Truly Everlasting title into a feature film. Brenda’s 2011 novel A Silken Thread is scheduled to be filmed with Debbie Allen attached as director in 2015.
Email Brenda at authorbrendajackson@gmail.com or visit her on her website at brendajackson.net.
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June 8, 2017
Good read....
Always nice storylines...A little mystery as well as romance... Easy read, short and to the point...love it! LOVE ALL OF HER BOOKS!
Always nice storylines...A little mystery as well as romance... Easy read, short and to the point...love it! LOVE ALL OF HER BOOKS!
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May 1, 2017It was enlighten to have read a book that the hero seen the light(what he had) and Hunter said the right words to describe how to bring Mallory down (clam) that she shouldn't live her life like others
April 17, 2017
Hunter indeed was just what Mallory needed
What draws two people together is always fascinating as their story is untold. Commitment to another is one of the most beautiful gifts. How one affirms said commitment is truly a blessing. Mallory and Hunter's story is the standard you don't realize what you have until it's gone. Thus the beauty of a second chance at love. While the story is short it is developed for you to see the emotions and what pulls and evokes emotions.
What draws two people together is always fascinating as their story is untold. Commitment to another is one of the most beautiful gifts. How one affirms said commitment is truly a blessing. Mallory and Hunter's story is the standard you don't realize what you have until it's gone. Thus the beauty of a second chance at love. While the story is short it is developed for you to see the emotions and what pulls and evokes emotions.
February 21, 2018
Despite the reviews, I was disappointed. There was no conflict or intrigue just a sister asking her ex to see if her brother-in-law is cheating. It was pretty obvious from the beginning what was going on there. Anyway, as for the romance, there was not much build and this one wasn't for me.
April 13, 2017
Enjoyable read.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by the author. She's one of my favorite authors. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book by the author. She's one of my favorite authors. I cannot wait for the next book to come out.
April 24, 2017
Cute and sexy
This was a cute story. Hunter didn't know what hit him. When he same to his senses Mallory wasn't ready. Cute story overall.
This was a cute story. Hunter didn't know what hit him. When he same to his senses Mallory wasn't ready. Cute story overall.
April 10, 2018
A steamy one-night stand is all it should have been between Mallory Standish (event planner) and Hunter Sloan--one night with the sexy (P.I.) is about all she can handle. But relationship lasts four months, then things change for her, she changes the rules and asks for a commitment. Unfortunately, that’s not what Hunter’s interested in, and he lets all his prey know that from the start. But six months later when circumstances throw them back together and she thinks her brother-in-law is cheating on her sister, Mallory's decided she’s had enough. His way is better, no commitments…all men cheat, look at what happened to her mom! She’s through with love, she only wants sex, but the opposite has happened to Hunter, who hasn’t been with another woman since they broke up. The tables have turned He now knows he loves her. Can he convince her their love will stand the test of time...that even the baddest boys around can be tamed?
August 6, 2024
Hunter ended his relationship with Mallory because she wanted a commitment. He hadn't gotten over her. Then she needs his help to prove her brother-in-law is having an affair. Now Hunter is determined to get her back. He thinks lust is the only motivating him but then he realizes it is more. She is determined that there will be nothing between them because now she no longer trusts men. He is on a mission to show her that they are meant to be together.
This was a good, short read. Enjoyed it a lot.
This was a good, short read. Enjoyed it a lot.
September 21, 2020
4 stars
Story: 4/5 stars
Heat level: 4/5 stars
POV: third person
Heroine: Mallory Standish
Hero: Hunter Sloan
Secondary characters:
Barbara Townsend, Mallory’s sister
Lewis Townsend, Mallory’s brother-in-law
Story: 4/5 stars
Heat level: 4/5 stars
POV: third person
Heroine: Mallory Standish
Hero: Hunter Sloan
Secondary characters:
Barbara Townsend, Mallory’s sister
Lewis Townsend, Mallory’s brother-in-law
December 26, 2020
Great, short read
Although the book is short, the storyline is good and overall it's nice. I like that the main character Hunter realized his love for the other main character Mallory and helped her get over her insecurities.
Although the book is short, the storyline is good and overall it's nice. I like that the main character Hunter realized his love for the other main character Mallory and helped her get over her insecurities.
August 25, 2022
Mallory was pissing me off throughout this book! I get what happened with her parents really hurt her but damn sis hunter ain’t deserve all that! Also I’m glad the outcome with the sister was what it was so Mallory could see ain’t all relationships are bad and end in heartbreak!
June 27, 2023
Hunter Gets His
I love all Mrs. Jackson books. Love how they always come back together for whatever reason. I would recommend this book to whoever love reading. I rate this book because this is the rate that it deserve.
I love all Mrs. Jackson books. Love how they always come back together for whatever reason. I would recommend this book to whoever love reading. I rate this book because this is the rate that it deserve.
January 5, 2024
Didn't do anything for me.
Not a lot of build and exploration of the romance (or characters), and having a P.I. find out if a husband is cheating storyline is played out. Especially since this didn't add a new twist to it.
Not a lot of build and exploration of the romance (or characters), and having a P.I. find out if a husband is cheating storyline is played out. Especially since this didn't add a new twist to it.
July 8, 2017
Great read
Another great read from BJ. Likable characters good storyline and quick. It was what I expected from a Brenda Jackson novel.
Another great read from BJ. Likable characters good storyline and quick. It was what I expected from a Brenda Jackson novel.
July 14, 2017
Love it
I rated it 5 stars because I never wanted to put the book down. I feel like I'm there in the story!
I rated it 5 stars because I never wanted to put the book down. I feel like I'm there in the story!
July 21, 2017
HOT HOT HOT
August 20, 2017
This was cute
Good hot read Hunter was hot. It took me a while to read this because I usually don't red short stories but I enjoyed this one.
Good hot read Hunter was hot. It took me a while to read this because I usually don't red short stories but I enjoyed this one.
September 19, 2017
Great story
I love the way these men & women come together!💑 love at first sight then unconditional love! A perfect combination!
I love the way these men & women come together!💑 love at first sight then unconditional love! A perfect combination!
October 25, 2017
Guessed Correct!0
Even though I had an idea of who, I had no problem continuing reading the story, and found I was right!
Even though I had an idea of who, I had no problem continuing reading the story, and found I was right!
May 1, 2018
Did heart romantic
Very funny and interesting story line. I enjoyed this story very much. A little short but enjoyable. A must read.
Very funny and interesting story line. I enjoyed this story very much. A little short but enjoyable. A must read.
February 2, 2019
Great read
Brenda does it constantly- sexy romance with a twist. You can always count on suspense and lots of heat - wonderful.
Brenda does it constantly- sexy romance with a twist. You can always count on suspense and lots of heat - wonderful.
December 5, 2019
The Hunt
The story was good. I felt like something was missing. A few things that didn't get resolved. Overall a good read.
The story was good. I felt like something was missing. A few things that didn't get resolved. Overall a good read.
July 18, 2020
I liked the past relationship between the two characters since it worked well with the length of the novella. Their chemistry was good, and I liked Mallory. Hunter didn't work for me though.
June 11, 2021
Good short story. Ms Jackson always delivers.
February 11, 2022
I guessed the twist at the end before reading it...but I enjoyed the setup.
March 27, 2022
Hunter was definitely the man Mallory needed !!! Enjoyable audiobook !! Recommend
February 15, 2025
A quick read
This book was good for a quick read. It was straight to the point although I guessed who the "other woman" was.
This book was good for a quick read. It was straight to the point although I guessed who the "other woman" was.
March 26, 2026
The Hunter
Short sweet and funny, poor Mallory was so afraid of being hurt in her mind everyone was being unfaithful and there were no happy couples and so did Hunter
Short sweet and funny, poor Mallory was so afraid of being hurt in her mind everyone was being unfaithful and there were no happy couples and so did Hunter
March 27, 2023
This short story is part of of Brenda Jackson’s some like it hot Mallory Standish and Hunter Sloan’s story
January 25, 2018
This was a good read, however, the plot centered mostly around Hunter and Mallory engaging in sex most of the time. This book does not hold a candle to Brenda Jackson's other books such as the Westmoreland Series or the Madaris Series.
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