Staged

by July Dawson

Ten years ago, Josh Wilde was my best friend. We went to band camp together, we experimented with kissing so we’d be ready for a real kiss, we got a little drunk together on apple brandy from his dad’s liquor cabinet. He told me he loved me, and we stopped being best friends.

Now Josh is all grown-up. He’s done what no one in Rockville ever he became the rock star he said he’d be. I don’t expect him to recognize me in the crowd, and he doesn’t.

But he takes me to bed.

One night with the boy, now a man, that I loved and lost.

One night to pretend I didn’t make that stupid choice back then.

One night of steam and kisses, hoping that he remembers the way he used to want me.

One night of hoping that he wants me again.

83 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 4, 2017

About the author

Hi, I'm July. I come by my love of stories honestly; my dad was always the center of any room, drawing people to him with the power of story.

Unfortunately, he passed away when I was a kid, but I like to think I'm a lot like him; like him, I served in the Marines, adore my children, and having a passion for spinning tales.

I write the books that I love to read, smart, steamy stories about strong women and the alpha men who love them. And I hope you love them, too!

Reviews

[Viper Spaulding · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, this was such a sweet romance! Jen rebuffed her best friend's advances in high school and has regretted it every day since. Josh went on to pour his heart into his music, which led him to fame and fortune. Now he's back to do a concert in their hometown, and Jen's both dying to see him and afraid to at the same time. How they get together is equal parts hilarity and heartbreak as they each decide whether to risk their hearts again. When he first called her "Jen" I thought I was going to cry. So sweet. Once again, July Dawson has shown how to pack the all the feels of a novel into a little novella suitcase. I'm absolutely hooked on her One Night Stand books. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

[BP34 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great second chance love story. Josh, now a famous rock star and Jen, an RN were best friends in high school and they let their love get away from them. They reunite at one of his concerts and have a one night stand. A sweet story that is well written and fast paced. No spoiler here, but are they able to revive the love they once had? This is a quick, easy read. I received a free copy from the author during a promotion and voluntarily chose to review it.

[Marcy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Josh is a hot, guitar playing country star, and Jen is an RN. She made a mistake all those years ago in high school when Josh was a tall, skinny kid and she was his chubby friend. Will sparks fly when she sees him after his show?
This is a sweet story with moments of hotness! You will enjoy it!

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read in one sitting! Great second chance romance. Jen and Josh had great chemistry and love for each other. Now I want Libby and the drummer to have their own story! This was my first book from this author but definitely isn't my last!

[Ree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jennifer & Josh get a second chance to deepen their friendship in this short, sweet & funny romance.

I read this in one sitting. Though short, it's a great, satisfying story. Definitely a good book.

I voluntarily read & reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Simone · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Maggi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet love story between two friends from high school that went their own ways to pursue their careers. Josh becomes a famous rock star and Jen a registered nurse. Their paths cross again when Josh does a concert in his hometown. Jen has changed a lot since their high school days but not her love for Josh. This was a quick easy and ver tender love story. I would recommend this book.