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Only One Night
What do you do when the promise of one night turns into a few?
Marley thought the only way to prevent heartbreak was to avoid commitment -- relationships were off the table. But to appease both her heart and hormones, she allowed herself a night with him, but only one.
Boris agreed to the promise of just one night. The thought of a worry free sex life was appealing. Hell he didn’t need the hassle of a relationship either. Or so he thought.
After their first night together he knew he at least wanted one more. But how many nights would it take to convince Marley that he wouldn’t break her heart?
Marley thought the only way to prevent heartbreak was to avoid commitment -- relationships were off the table. But to appease both her heart and hormones, she allowed herself a night with him, but only one.
Boris agreed to the promise of just one night. The thought of a worry free sex life was appealing. Hell he didn’t need the hassle of a relationship either. Or so he thought.
After their first night together he knew he at least wanted one more. But how many nights would it take to convince Marley that he wouldn’t break her heart?
138 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 21, 2019
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J. Nichole
64 books199 followersJ. Nichole is an African American Romance author who lives in the Northern Virginia area with her real-life muse, her husband, and her outer body heartbeats, her daughter & son. When she's not battling the hustle and bustle of the DMV, she's enjoying both sketchy and fancy restaurants with her husband, and experiencing life as a child again with her kids.
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December 29, 2024
I really enjoyed this novella.
I’m a sucker for a book with the author using my city or state as the location for the book.
This was supposed to be a one night hook up. The FMC was tired of being heartbroken so she thought just allowing herself to hook up with the MMC Boris one time would solve her problem but did it really besides he would be relocating so this would be easy until it wasn’t. Night after night caused both of the characters wanting more until it was time for Boris to move.
So here is my PICS Reviews:
-Pace: For a novella the pace of the book was chefs kiss. The author didn’t rush the story line. It gave the perfect pace for a short read
-Intrigue: This book kept me locked in. The way I wanted the characters to have a happy ending keep me turning the pages (digitally 😂)
-Character Development : The characters were developed very well. I felt like I knew them. I loved how the author showed us their friends, family, and careers in such a short amount of time.
RSS Rating
10/10
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
I’m a sucker for a book with the author using my city or state as the location for the book.
This was supposed to be a one night hook up. The FMC was tired of being heartbroken so she thought just allowing herself to hook up with the MMC Boris one time would solve her problem but did it really besides he would be relocating so this would be easy until it wasn’t. Night after night caused both of the characters wanting more until it was time for Boris to move.
So here is my PICS Reviews:
-Pace: For a novella the pace of the book was chefs kiss. The author didn’t rush the story line. It gave the perfect pace for a short read
-Intrigue: This book kept me locked in. The way I wanted the characters to have a happy ending keep me turning the pages (digitally 😂)
-Character Development : The characters were developed very well. I felt like I knew them. I loved how the author showed us their friends, family, and careers in such a short amount of time.
RSS Rating
10/10
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
September 28, 2020
This one night turned into a few nights of bliss that sparked the need for more from Boris. Marley has always been an option of a man and never their main choice. Boris decided to switch things from casual to a chance to explore if more was a possibility.
Marley was hesitant but it pushed her to get to the root of why she felt she didn't deserve to have more than casual encounters.
Very good read
Marley was hesitant but it pushed her to get to the root of why she felt she didn't deserve to have more than casual encounters.
Very good read
April 8, 2020
Fantastic Book
I enjoyed reading this book so much! I couldn't put my kindle down! I enjoyed Marley and Boris journey to love! I enjoyed the storyline and the love that was displayed between them! Such a fantastic book! I will be reading more by J. Nichole!
I enjoyed reading this book so much! I couldn't put my kindle down! I enjoyed Marley and Boris journey to love! I enjoyed the storyline and the love that was displayed between them! Such a fantastic book! I will be reading more by J. Nichole!
December 8, 2019
Characters were flat, primary and secondary characters. The character development arc is nonexistent. Why did the mains even want to be together? I still don't know why.
I appreciate the insertion of the therapy, I wholeheartedly believe in the power and healing that can come from therapy. However in this case it was just that, an insertion. Marley was committed to her anti-love stance until just before the 50% mark. Then it was suddenly, "okay maybe you're right and I am messed up." Why the conversation with her friends was suddenly an lightbulb moment more than the ones before is a mystery. The snap change in perspective is jarring for this reader. Also the break up with her first serious boyfriend in college seemed like a super lame reason to become an anti-love, one night stand lady.
The school shooting. What the f...! There was no point in this additional to the storyline. It was included merely for shock value and to create drama. Drama that turned out to be absolutely meaningless to the story.
The writing style isn't special. Like the work of an average high school student in a regular English class; not honors or advanced placement, just regular.
This is my first book by this author and I am not inspired to pick up another one by her.
Definitely a one star read for me. ☆
I appreciate the insertion of the therapy, I wholeheartedly believe in the power and healing that can come from therapy. However in this case it was just that, an insertion. Marley was committed to her anti-love stance until just before the 50% mark. Then it was suddenly, "okay maybe you're right and I am messed up." Why the conversation with her friends was suddenly an lightbulb moment more than the ones before is a mystery. The snap change in perspective is jarring for this reader. Also the break up with her first serious boyfriend in college seemed like a super lame reason to become an anti-love, one night stand lady.
The school shooting. What the f...! There was no point in this additional to the storyline. It was included merely for shock value and to create drama. Drama that turned out to be absolutely meaningless to the story.
The writing style isn't special. Like the work of an average high school student in a regular English class; not honors or advanced placement, just regular.
This is my first book by this author and I am not inspired to pick up another one by her.
Definitely a one star read for me. ☆
October 25, 2019
This book was definitely not my thing and pretty disappointing overall, so much so that I didn't bother to finish it. I want to be intrigued from the 1st sentence/ paragraph and then slowly reeled in so that by CHAPTER 3, I'm fully committed to the characters. There was zero connection to either of the main characters for me. I didn't see any reason why Marley and Boris would want to spend more than one night together. In fact, I would say that Marley and Boris were annoying characters. Marley is a high school teacher that shows up to work hungover and Boris is a used car salesman who thinks that one of the perks of his job is sleeping with his female clientele. No! Just no! Unfortunately, these sorts of details only made me dislike the characters and unsympathetic to their story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2019
Love Unexpected
I liked how Boris and Marley kept bumping into each other literally and how he k we from the beginning that he wanted more than being her sex buddy but she was scared to put her heart out there again because of they way that her ex Jeremy did her. I'm glad that Marley got over her fears so she and Boris could move forward into a relationship. I'm glad that Russell and Anaya are about to get married and that Lisa stopped wasting her time and broke up with Deshaun because he was to comfortable just having her as his girlfriend after three years. I kind of feel like Lisa and Boris cousin Nick are going to hook up. Robert claims that he didn't want a serious relationship with Bella but he moved into action to get to her quick when there was trouble at the high school. I can't wait for the next book to come out to see what happens next.
I liked how Boris and Marley kept bumping into each other literally and how he k we from the beginning that he wanted more than being her sex buddy but she was scared to put her heart out there again because of they way that her ex Jeremy did her. I'm glad that Marley got over her fears so she and Boris could move forward into a relationship. I'm glad that Russell and Anaya are about to get married and that Lisa stopped wasting her time and broke up with Deshaun because he was to comfortable just having her as his girlfriend after three years. I kind of feel like Lisa and Boris cousin Nick are going to hook up. Robert claims that he didn't want a serious relationship with Bella but he moved into action to get to her quick when there was trouble at the high school. I can't wait for the next book to come out to see what happens next.
October 27, 2019
Marley was stung by her college boyfriend walking away from the life she thought they were headed towards together. She can't quite let go of her disappointment and disillusionment with him that has spread to a distrust of men. Then she meets Boris and after a couple of chance meetings she thinks, he's fine and maybe if she limits them to sex and only for a night that she can stay safe. But although it is the physical that attracts them, there is more there there. Eventually they start a hook-up thing that over time is not enough and he pushes for more and she runs scared. It was so good to see that these folks were willing to work through their stuff, even the scary stuff to earn their HEA.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 17, 2022
Love has no rules
Great read. It was worth the wait. I had been waiting for another love story from one of the three friends Anaya, Lisa, and Marley.
I'm glad Marley finally found her guy and it changed her mind about love. They both had to grow and learn how to allow love to entangle the two. I also like how Marley seek help for her horrible break up from Jeremy. She realized without help she was not going to heal and finally let love in. I love how they both broke their first rule of just one night.
I am looking forward to Lisa love story.
Great read. It was worth the wait. I had been waiting for another love story from one of the three friends Anaya, Lisa, and Marley.
I'm glad Marley finally found her guy and it changed her mind about love. They both had to grow and learn how to allow love to entangle the two. I also like how Marley seek help for her horrible break up from Jeremy. She realized without help she was not going to heal and finally let love in. I love how they both broke their first rule of just one night.
I am looking forward to Lisa love story.
January 1, 2020
Awesome book
I really loved this book Marley and Boris were hooking up for sex only neither wanted a relationship especially Marley, since she had been hurt once before and didn't want to go through that again.Boris was ready for a relationship with Marley and wanted them to give it a shot and just when Marley decided to give it a shot Boris got a job out of state. This book was so good !!
I really loved this book Marley and Boris were hooking up for sex only neither wanted a relationship especially Marley, since she had been hurt once before and didn't want to go through that again.Boris was ready for a relationship with Marley and wanted them to give it a shot and just when Marley decided to give it a shot Boris got a job out of state. This book was so good !!
July 26, 2022
Marley’s Love
Marley had issues from a previous break-up, she had to let them go, but she couldn’t!! Her friends were having robust love lives and Marley felt sub-par! One night out for drinks with her crew she bumped into him literally! Then in another night with her co-worker age actually met him! The sparks were flying would she for today or let the past spoil her future! Great read!
Marley had issues from a previous break-up, she had to let them go, but she couldn’t!! Her friends were having robust love lives and Marley felt sub-par! One night out for drinks with her crew she bumped into him literally! Then in another night with her co-worker age actually met him! The sparks were flying would she for today or let the past spoil her future! Great read!
October 27, 2019
Sometimes all it takes is one night to see what you can have for life. She was too scared to say or do something that could possibly hurt or help her in the end. Life is about taking chances. She needed to in order to move on to better things.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2019
Love endures...
Ohhhh Marley...sigh. I have no idea how Jeremy could have so much power over her future and that really hurt my heart. Boris was a true blessing and he definitely put in work to extend his one night. This was a great easy read full of spice with a little drama on the side.
Ohhhh Marley...sigh. I have no idea how Jeremy could have so much power over her future and that really hurt my heart. Boris was a true blessing and he definitely put in work to extend his one night. This was a great easy read full of spice with a little drama on the side.
November 3, 2019
This is the 1st book I've read written by J. Nichole; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
March 22, 2020
Can't give it 5
I love, love, love the way this story unfolded. It was realistic and moved at the perfect pace.... until the end. Very disappointed that everything was laid out along a believable timeline and then the ending seemed like an afterthought thrown together at the last minute. Wanted so badly to give it 5 stars
I love, love, love the way this story unfolded. It was realistic and moved at the perfect pace.... until the end. Very disappointed that everything was laid out along a believable timeline and then the ending seemed like an afterthought thrown together at the last minute. Wanted so badly to give it 5 stars
October 23, 2019
It’s a page turner!!!!
This was such a great book this is the fifth book I’ve ready by this author within two weeks The writing is amazing and it keeps you wanting more I cannot wait to read another one of her books she’s such an amazing writer ☺️
This was such a great book this is the fifth book I’ve ready by this author within two weeks The writing is amazing and it keeps you wanting more I cannot wait to read another one of her books she’s such an amazing writer ☺️
October 26, 2019
It was only supposed to be one night . . . however, things don't always go as planned, and sometimes more than one night leads to a HEA
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2019
Captivating, no strings attached one-night romance story. The characters are intriguing. The well-written book kept my attention throughout, enjoyed reading. I have voluntarily chosen to read and review this book.
November 13, 2019
Enjoyed
I enjoyed the story of Boris and Marley. Glad you showed it is alright to get help if you need it. Loved that Boris didn't let her.issues stop him loving even when he tried to like other woman.
I enjoyed the story of Boris and Marley. Glad you showed it is alright to get help if you need it. Loved that Boris didn't let her.issues stop him loving even when he tried to like other woman.
November 24, 2019
When one night continues
Ah, Boris! Boris was described so well I was wondering where they make em like that! Easy read that kept me reading and cheering for Boris. He was smart, funny and all about that money.
Ah, Boris! Boris was described so well I was wondering where they make em like that! Easy read that kept me reading and cheering for Boris. He was smart, funny and all about that money.
January 2, 2020
Very cute
This was a very modern romance. I really enjoyed Marley and Boris's story. It was light, refreshing and natural. It didn't feel forced or rushed. I enjoyed the natural progression of their relationship.
This was a very modern romance. I really enjoyed Marley and Boris's story. It was light, refreshing and natural. It didn't feel forced or rushed. I enjoyed the natural progression of their relationship.
February 8, 2020
Love Boris and Marley. 🥰
Oh, I so enjoy this book. I absolutely adore the story of Boris and Marley. I thought their story was beautiful from beginning to end. Great job J. Nicole.
Oh, I so enjoy this book. I absolutely adore the story of Boris and Marley. I thought their story was beautiful from beginning to end. Great job J. Nicole.
March 23, 2020
Good read
Loved the girlfriends vibe, how they supported each other while keeping it real. No strings relationships never work because one of the party usually falls for the other as we saw with Marley and Boris.
Loved the girlfriends vibe, how they supported each other while keeping it real. No strings relationships never work because one of the party usually falls for the other as we saw with Marley and Boris.
April 3, 2020
Need more
I truly enjoyed reading this story of love. Boris helped Marley (love the name) throw her insecurities out the window by giving her the love she deserved. Great story Ms. Nichole thanks for sharing.
I truly enjoyed reading this story of love. Boris helped Marley (love the name) throw her insecurities out the window by giving her the love she deserved. Great story Ms. Nichole thanks for sharing.
June 7, 2020
My opinion
It was a cute story. I think Marley was realistic; the past can hurt us women. I love how the author made the man catch feelings first. It's so 2020. Quick, light read. I'm slightly jealous of all of the bomb sex Marley has! Whew!
It was a cute story. I think Marley was realistic; the past can hurt us women. I love how the author made the man catch feelings first. It's so 2020. Quick, light read. I'm slightly jealous of all of the bomb sex Marley has! Whew!
October 27, 2019
Awesome
I really enjoyed reading this story. The author did a wonderful job on the story line. I want to read more of her stories.
I really enjoyed reading this story. The author did a wonderful job on the story line. I want to read more of her stories.
October 31, 2019
More than a night
The couple for sure needed more than one night. What they shared would never got into a one nights event. A lovely story.
The couple for sure needed more than one night. What they shared would never got into a one nights event. A lovely story.
November 19, 2019
I enjoyed this book both main characters were likable and didn’t piss me off. Here’s to Boris and Marley
December 19, 2019
Every page will have you enthralled and panting for more. Let’s not forget to mention the chemistry of these two. You can really feel the passion.
January 4, 2020
Great read
Good read. Keeps you coming back for more. Great ending would love a sequel. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
Good read. Keeps you coming back for more. Great ending would love a sequel. Can’t wait to read more from this author.
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