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One Weekend Away
CAREER vs LOVE
For a sports journalist like Kenzie Matterson, being linked publicly with a male athlete is career suicide. So, when she discovers the man her sister has set her up with for a sexy weekend away in Fiji is none other than Rugby League champion Mitch Weston, Kenzie’s relieved she’ll be pretending to be her identical twin. With her career and reputation secure thanks to her sister’s ID, the only concern is whether reality Mitch will live up to the standards set by the Mitch who regularly stars in her fantasies.
The weekend tryst leads to an emotional connection neither expected. But her lie, and a promise to her sister, forces Kenzie to say goodbye.
When life throws them back together, Kenzie is forced to make a choice: preserve the career she has dedicated her life to developing, or put herself up for public scrutiny and risk it all on a chance for love.
For a sports journalist like Kenzie Matterson, being linked publicly with a male athlete is career suicide. So, when she discovers the man her sister has set her up with for a sexy weekend away in Fiji is none other than Rugby League champion Mitch Weston, Kenzie’s relieved she’ll be pretending to be her identical twin. With her career and reputation secure thanks to her sister’s ID, the only concern is whether reality Mitch will live up to the standards set by the Mitch who regularly stars in her fantasies.
The weekend tryst leads to an emotional connection neither expected. But her lie, and a promise to her sister, forces Kenzie to say goodbye.
When life throws them back together, Kenzie is forced to make a choice: preserve the career she has dedicated her life to developing, or put herself up for public scrutiny and risk it all on a chance for love.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2017
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May 14, 2018
I loved this book! Kenzie was such a firecracker, sweet and funny and really Hot! Mitch was the guy every girl wants sweet, thoughtful, funny and really
Hot! The author writes a very good book with twists & turns to hold your attention! She describe the characters very well! A lovely book to put on TBR pile.
I voluntarily read and reviewed honestly an Advanced Reader Copy.
Hot! The author writes a very good book with twists & turns to hold your attention! She describe the characters very well! A lovely book to put on TBR pile.
I voluntarily read and reviewed honestly an Advanced Reader Copy.
September 30, 2017
Amazing book, literally speechless.
I like how it is not so cliche with the reasons as to why she doesn't want to ( or can't ) stay with him in the beginning but all ends well. It also has a great development as in it doesn't drag too much nor runs.
Great work
I like how it is not so cliche with the reasons as to why she doesn't want to ( or can't ) stay with him in the beginning but all ends well. It also has a great development as in it doesn't drag too much nor runs.
Great work
June 12, 2018
Such a fun read, I loved it.
I enjoyed this story so much it has become one of my favorites. The characters personalities literally came alive on the page and Kenzie and Mitch's adventures and misadventures kept me entertained all the way through. I'm looking forward to Krissie's story next in book 2 of the Stubborn Hearts series.
I enjoyed this story so much it has become one of my favorites. The characters personalities literally came alive on the page and Kenzie and Mitch's adventures and misadventures kept me entertained all the way through. I'm looking forward to Krissie's story next in book 2 of the Stubborn Hearts series.
June 10, 2020
So good
I love the whole thing and I am so glad that I pick and chosen this book when it was on Wattpad. It was an great find and I can't believe it is over I want more of the relationship 😭
I love the whole thing and I am so glad that I pick and chosen this book when it was on Wattpad. It was an great find and I can't believe it is over I want more of the relationship 😭
October 17, 2017
Fun story
I love stories about strong women and the men they love. This was a great story and I enjoyed reading it. Look forward to the next novel.
I love stories about strong women and the men they love. This was a great story and I enjoyed reading it. Look forward to the next novel.
January 11, 2019
Nice read
Really enjoyable read. I know the relationship started with subterfuge but I liked both characters and the story was entertaining.
Really enjoyable read. I know the relationship started with subterfuge but I liked both characters and the story was entertaining.
October 31, 2021
I read this book years ago and I’ve be obsessed in find in it. Can anyone tell me where can I read it again?
October 3, 2017
Having written numerous articles for a community newspaper for several years, I found it relatively easy imagining myself in Kenzie Matterson’s shoes. Being a sports reporter, I’d just love to know what a specific athlete is like off the playing field. So, when my twin sister, Krissy, offers me to take her place as the star All Rugby League star player’s [Mitch Wesson’s] date to his sister’s dream wedding on Fiji, I literally flung myself at the opportunity. And to pull this off, and to safeguard my own image as a hot, all sports reporter, I had to use her passport.
Of course, I had to protect my reputation as the rare female reporter, because being caught of consorting [in any manner] with a male athlete would easily torpedo the chances of my succeeding in the male-dominated career I’ve chosen to be part of.
I could never have imagined Mitch would become so infatuated with me, nor I with him, over the course what should have been a phony single weekend fun fling date, but it did happen. Because, somehow life always has a way of throwing a curve into your face when you least desire it; especially when an overly sexy hot alpha and a determined, independent career woman get involved with each other. And to make matters worse, Mitch seemed extremely eager to have me fall in love with him at first sight.
Naturally the weekend on Fiji, especially the unbelievable sex, had been more than Kenzie had thought imaginable. The return to normal life back in Australia, turned out to be quite difficult for her to deal, as Mitch, who she’s now in love with, only knows her as Krissy and not as Kenzie.
What happens when the truth comes out? Will there still be any love between these two? Will Kenzie still have the career she loves?
For given her readers, an exciting romp into the lives of what are supposed to be two career opposites, I’ve given Ms. Apps 5 STARS for her endeavor here.
Of course, I had to protect my reputation as the rare female reporter, because being caught of consorting [in any manner] with a male athlete would easily torpedo the chances of my succeeding in the male-dominated career I’ve chosen to be part of.
I could never have imagined Mitch would become so infatuated with me, nor I with him, over the course what should have been a phony single weekend fun fling date, but it did happen. Because, somehow life always has a way of throwing a curve into your face when you least desire it; especially when an overly sexy hot alpha and a determined, independent career woman get involved with each other. And to make matters worse, Mitch seemed extremely eager to have me fall in love with him at first sight.
Naturally the weekend on Fiji, especially the unbelievable sex, had been more than Kenzie had thought imaginable. The return to normal life back in Australia, turned out to be quite difficult for her to deal, as Mitch, who she’s now in love with, only knows her as Krissy and not as Kenzie.
What happens when the truth comes out? Will there still be any love between these two? Will Kenzie still have the career she loves?
For given her readers, an exciting romp into the lives of what are supposed to be two career opposites, I’ve given Ms. Apps 5 STARS for her endeavor here.
April 4, 2017
L. Maree Apps' debut novel, One Weekend Away, is a fun, sexy read with wonderfully relatable and well-developed characters. I would recommend for anyone that wants a great romance to sink your teeth into.
Kenzie needs a break from trying to build her career in the male-dominated field of sports journalism. When her twin sister, Krissy, offers her place as a blind wedding date, Kenzie can hardly refuse an all expenses paid trip to Fiji. Determined to have the fling only last the weekend, Kenzie adopts her sister's name as an alias.
Mitch Weston needs a buffer against a maid-of-honor who is obsessed with him in time for his sister's destination wedding. When a friend offers to call in a favor to Krissy to act as his date, Mitch jumps at the chance to relax and have some fun in the sun. Not looking for a permanent relationship, his friend assures him that Krissy will be the perfect date without attachment.
Sparks fly as the two get to know each other and create memories destined to last more than one weekend away. However, after they return home, Mitch seeks out "Krissy" only to find out that she is not who she says she is.
Kenzie needs a break from trying to build her career in the male-dominated field of sports journalism. When her twin sister, Krissy, offers her place as a blind wedding date, Kenzie can hardly refuse an all expenses paid trip to Fiji. Determined to have the fling only last the weekend, Kenzie adopts her sister's name as an alias.
Mitch Weston needs a buffer against a maid-of-honor who is obsessed with him in time for his sister's destination wedding. When a friend offers to call in a favor to Krissy to act as his date, Mitch jumps at the chance to relax and have some fun in the sun. Not looking for a permanent relationship, his friend assures him that Krissy will be the perfect date without attachment.
Sparks fly as the two get to know each other and create memories destined to last more than one weekend away. However, after they return home, Mitch seeks out "Krissy" only to find out that she is not who she says she is.
April 10, 2017
I absolutely love this story!
The first time I read it was on Wattpad, and I was so upset when I could not find it there at one point.
I'm so proud that I have a final copy of this story!
I really don't want to spoil anything for potential readers, but I must encourage everyone to read this book. I am so in love with the characters that I really don't want to let them go even though I have completed the story.
This book is a definite must read that can be used as a relief from the stress of everyday life.
The first time I read it was on Wattpad, and I was so upset when I could not find it there at one point.
I'm so proud that I have a final copy of this story!
I really don't want to spoil anything for potential readers, but I must encourage everyone to read this book. I am so in love with the characters that I really don't want to let them go even though I have completed the story.
This book is a definite must read that can be used as a relief from the stress of everyday life.
May 2, 2017
Wow! What a story! This book was totally unexpected and I loved it. Kenzie is a career woman who needs a weekend away. Mitch needs a buffer between himself and a crazy chick. As a favor to her sister, Kenzie goes on that weekend getaway with Mitch as her sister, Krissy. Little does she know what amazing chemistry they will have and what will happen all because of one little lie! Highly recommend this book!
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