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Sapphire Falls
Getting All Riled Up
Sex. God. Those are the words used to describe Derek Wright around Sapphire Falls.
But now that Derek wants to change his cocky ways and date nice-girl Lucy Geller, those words are coming back to bite him in the ass.
His best friend’s little sister, Riley, isn’t about to let Derek turn his attention on her sweet friend Lucy. He isn’t good enough— and Riley has no trouble telling him that.
But when Derek asks for her help in reforming him from rouge to romantic, Riley can’t resist the opportunity to mess with the irritating, know-it-all playboy a little. Because *she* is not a nice girl.
But she might just be the right girl for him...
*This book was previously published as After Tonight.
But now that Derek wants to change his cocky ways and date nice-girl Lucy Geller, those words are coming back to bite him in the ass.
His best friend’s little sister, Riley, isn’t about to let Derek turn his attention on her sweet friend Lucy. He isn’t good enough— and Riley has no trouble telling him that.
But when Derek asks for her help in reforming him from rouge to romantic, Riley can’t resist the opportunity to mess with the irritating, know-it-all playboy a little. Because *she* is not a nice girl.
But she might just be the right girl for him...
*This book was previously published as After Tonight.
226 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 6, 2018
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Erin Nicholas
152 books3,799 followersErin Nicholas is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty sexy contemporary romances. Her stories have been described as toe-curling, enchanting, steamy and fun.
She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say they’re shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!).
You can find Erin on the web at www.ErinNicholas.com, on Instagram at ErinNicholasBooks, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ErinNicholas... and on BookBub at https://www.bookbub.com/profile/erin-...
She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say they’re shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!).
You can find Erin on the web at www.ErinNicholas.com, on Instagram at ErinNicholasBooks, Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ErinNicholas... and on BookBub at https://www.bookbub.com/profile/erin-...
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July 14, 2018
My kind of book
I adored After Tonight. Riley and Derek made a fun and exciting couple. While the book touched on the very serious problem of human trafficking, it was in no way a dark book. Thank you once again Erin Nicholas for giving me Sapphire Falls to escape to for a little while. It will always hold a special place in my heart!
I adored After Tonight. Riley and Derek made a fun and exciting couple. While the book touched on the very serious problem of human trafficking, it was in no way a dark book. Thank you once again Erin Nicholas for giving me Sapphire Falls to escape to for a little while. It will always hold a special place in my heart!
August 28, 2018
Love Sapphire Falls! And I absolutely adored this book! Derek & Riley are just perfect for each other! Sexy, steamy and sweet, this story made me smile!
July 12, 2018
Sapphire Falls is Hot After Tonight
I love Sapphire Falls. This Ever After subseries is sassy, sexy and humorous. In this book, Derek is the Come Again bartender, local good guy who helps everyone from grandmas who need lawns mowed to lovely ladies who need to reclaim their mojo. He's a nice guy sex god, quite a combo. Riley is s sassy, smart techno geek. She left Sapphire Falls for the big city but returned, humbled, after some bad choices. Derek and Riley have known each other their whole lives, because Derek is Riley's big brother, Kyle's, best friend. But this is not the typical crush on big brother's best friend plot, nor a friends (more frienenemies) to lovers trope, not even an opposites attract storyline. This is a delicious blend of all those plots making it original, captivating and fun. Derek and Riley's story is one of the right time and place for two destined souls to link up and discover the strengths in themselves and each other to meld into one delectable, spicy hot relationship. This is a terrific tale of love with community, friends and family making it real and wonderful.
I love Sapphire Falls. This Ever After subseries is sassy, sexy and humorous. In this book, Derek is the Come Again bartender, local good guy who helps everyone from grandmas who need lawns mowed to lovely ladies who need to reclaim their mojo. He's a nice guy sex god, quite a combo. Riley is s sassy, smart techno geek. She left Sapphire Falls for the big city but returned, humbled, after some bad choices. Derek and Riley have known each other their whole lives, because Derek is Riley's big brother, Kyle's, best friend. But this is not the typical crush on big brother's best friend plot, nor a friends (more frienenemies) to lovers trope, not even an opposites attract storyline. This is a delicious blend of all those plots making it original, captivating and fun. Derek and Riley's story is one of the right time and place for two destined souls to link up and discover the strengths in themselves and each other to meld into one delectable, spicy hot relationship. This is a terrific tale of love with community, friends and family making it real and wonderful.
August 28, 2018
Another wonderful couple from Sapphire Falls!
Derek Wrigth is the best friend of Riley Ames's brother, Kyle, they've known each other since she was born, they were almost brothers, they were never best friends, but they were friends and they rivaled each other, but since Riley returned to Saphire Falls and she's been working on Come Again, every day until late, she and Derek are getting closer, but when she overhears a conversation of two women, at the next table, saying that Derek is Sex God and he decides to want find a woman who has known him for a long time and who can live with him what the best friends have found, a real love, Riley and Derek come closer and closer...
I love all the stories of Saphire Falls, I can not choose the best, I just know that I want to change and live in this charming city and be friends with all the locals and help in the community and all the projects. Please Erin be sure to write about this city.
Derek Wrigth is the best friend of Riley Ames's brother, Kyle, they've known each other since she was born, they were almost brothers, they were never best friends, but they were friends and they rivaled each other, but since Riley returned to Saphire Falls and she's been working on Come Again, every day until late, she and Derek are getting closer, but when she overhears a conversation of two women, at the next table, saying that Derek is Sex God and he decides to want find a woman who has known him for a long time and who can live with him what the best friends have found, a real love, Riley and Derek come closer and closer...
I love all the stories of Saphire Falls, I can not choose the best, I just know that I want to change and live in this charming city and be friends with all the locals and help in the community and all the projects. Please Erin be sure to write about this city.
July 9, 2018
Can I give this one 10 stars? Because seriously, it was that good. I adore Erin Nicholas' town of Sapphire Falls. Every time I "visit" I form a deeper connection with the town and it's people. I am not emotionally ready to say goodbye. I am not willing to admit that this is possibly the last book of this series. Nope. You can't make me.
For those of you who haven't read any in this series, fear not! This book can be read as a complete standalone. You will completely fall in love with Riley and Derek. They just fit together. They make sense. Their build up was so fun to read! Their bickering and teasing was the best kind of foreplay. I laughed, cried and swooned while reading. Nothing makes me happier than a happily ever after and After Tonight produced a great one!
Happy reading!!
For those of you who haven't read any in this series, fear not! This book can be read as a complete standalone. You will completely fall in love with Riley and Derek. They just fit together. They make sense. Their build up was so fun to read! Their bickering and teasing was the best kind of foreplay. I laughed, cried and swooned while reading. Nothing makes me happier than a happily ever after and After Tonight produced a great one!
Happy reading!!
July 13, 2018
Wow Great book and love this series!! I want to move to Sapphire Falls and be friends with the Bennetts, go have a drink at the Come Again so I can stare at Derek Wright and just be a resident with these great people!! Love this friends to lovers story!! Derek Wright and Riley Ames seems so different on the cover but after growing up together and having a brother /sister relationship..it all changes when Riley finds out the Derek is a sex god!! After a lot of banter between them, Riley decides to teach Derek how to be a good boyfriend....what could go wrong with that???? Holy moly this book was so good that i devoured it in one sitting!! Don't hesitate to one click this great love story!!
July 10, 2018
I loved Riley and Derek so much! I adore Sapphire Falls and basically want to live there. But Riley was such a spitfire and Derek was so surprised to realize that not only was she grown up but that he was crazy attracted to her. I laughed out loud when they both realized it. :) This is such a fun book and I'm sad that it's the last of the Sapphire Falls series...at least for now. The ending of this book had me so happy and wistful all at the same time. Erin Nicholas has a way of creating a story that you absolutely fall in love with and lingers in your heart for a long time after the last page.
July 16, 2018
Wow! This book made my heart happy. Derek had known Riley since the day she was born and obviously she was meant to belong to his heart and to him. He protected her like a brother but loved her differently but couldn’t act on it. This story gave me goosebumps because Derek was such a kind and thoughtful man! He had the whole town in the palm of his hand, but what he really wanted and didn’t know deep down in his heart he needed Riley. The only person he could be totally honest with and would always tell him exactly what she thought. Who knew the sparks would fly when they started really seeing each other as more than friends!!! Love this book!!!!
July 16, 2018
Finding your way
Riley is back in Sapphire Falls. She has always gone against the flow trying to establish her own personality & identity. She thinks life is too "easy" in Sapphire Falls. Derek is a hometown man & her brother's best friend. He's also been her biggest Pain In The A*s while growing up playing plenty of practical jokes on her.
This book has a lot to do with relationships with family, friends to lovers, & fitting in to small town life where everyone knows your business.
Riley is back in Sapphire Falls. She has always gone against the flow trying to establish her own personality & identity. She thinks life is too "easy" in Sapphire Falls. Derek is a hometown man & her brother's best friend. He's also been her biggest Pain In The A*s while growing up playing plenty of practical jokes on her.
This book has a lot to do with relationships with family, friends to lovers, & fitting in to small town life where everyone knows your business.
October 2, 2024
I loved this story about Derek and Riley. Derek is a manwhore/sex god. Riley is going to teach him how to date a nice woman and to keep his closes on. Derek is like a big brother to Riley only over the years there has been an attraction.
Riley wants him to be able to date her girlfriend Lucy, but she knows that that will never happen with the way he treats women like their disposable. Riley wants to teach him to be awake during the day when Lucy is up and starting her day, so Riley goes over to his house early in the morning to start his training.
Riley wants him to be able to date her girlfriend Lucy, but she knows that that will never happen with the way he treats women like their disposable. Riley wants to teach him to be awake during the day when Lucy is up and starting her day, so Riley goes over to his house early in the morning to start his training.
July 15, 2018
I'm obsessed with Sapphire Falls!! This final book in the Ever After trilogy had me smiling, crying, and a little anxious that this might be the last ever visit to one of my favorite towns of all time.
I loved the banter between Riley and Derek. But the heat between them was the most intense part of their relationship. This might have been the sweetest and hottest Sapphire Falls book yet, although I feel like I think that every time.
I love this town so much, I hope there's more visits to Sapphire Falls!!
I loved the banter between Riley and Derek. But the heat between them was the most intense part of their relationship. This might have been the sweetest and hottest Sapphire Falls book yet, although I feel like I think that every time.
I love this town so much, I hope there's more visits to Sapphire Falls!!
July 23, 2018
After Tonight by Erin Nicholas is part of Ever After in Sapphire Falls. As a fan of the Sapphire Falls Series, this third book in the Ever After component flows easily into the small town life. Derek and Riley are entertaining as they navigate their way to relationship status. I recommend this book, as a contemporary romance that can be read as a stand alone, especially if you enjoy the sweet romance books that leave you with a smile.
August 2, 2018
Another amazing story by the wonderful Erin Nicholas. Derek is totally a sex god and Riley was just too funny with him. They were so cute together. Their bantering and interactions made me smile and laugh out loud at times. But their sexy times were HOT! I absolutely loved this frenemies to lovers story. I'm still sighing over Derek. I really hope this will not be the end of Sapphire Falls. I really love this series.
July 31, 2019
I was quite uncomfortable with the premise initially because I don't like stories where the H or h has to "train" the other person to be a suitable SO for their best friend/ sister/ cousin or whatever. It is worse when the H or h initially talks their friend or whoever out of dating the other person. However, as I was reading this story, I got over my aversion because it was clear that there was always something going on between them. It was fun to see their relationship develop.
March 8, 2021
Great series
This whole series has been fantastic. Some better than others. Derek and Riley are one of my top couples of this series and a great last one before the wedding book. I fell in love with Derek whenever he made an earlier appearance. Riley was a late entry because she left Sapphire Falls only to eventually return. This is their story. They do things their way and find each other. I simply loved this book
This whole series has been fantastic. Some better than others. Derek and Riley are one of my top couples of this series and a great last one before the wedding book. I fell in love with Derek whenever he made an earlier appearance. Riley was a late entry because she left Sapphire Falls only to eventually return. This is their story. They do things their way and find each other. I simply loved this book
October 26, 2021
Absolutely Loved This Book!
Erin Nicholas’ Sapphire Falls series is one of the best I have ever read. And Getting Riled Up is probably my favorite. But I say that about them all. Erin has a way of weaving a story full circle in so many ways. This one is no different. The character development is superb. All the feels and more are present. And I can’t wait to read more of Erin’s books.
Erin Nicholas’ Sapphire Falls series is one of the best I have ever read. And Getting Riled Up is probably my favorite. But I say that about them all. Erin has a way of weaving a story full circle in so many ways. This one is no different. The character development is superb. All the feels and more are present. And I can’t wait to read more of Erin’s books.
July 12, 2018
After Tonight
Thank you Erin for another wonderful book and Sapphire Falls story! I love Derek and Riley! I laughed, did a little cry and definitely had the ‘Awwwww’.
It was wonderful to get to know more about Lucy and looking forward to her and Kade’s story?
I loved that the Bennett’s made a visit as well as Levi.
Thank you again!
Thank you Erin for another wonderful book and Sapphire Falls story! I love Derek and Riley! I laughed, did a little cry and definitely had the ‘Awwwww’.
It was wonderful to get to know more about Lucy and looking forward to her and Kade’s story?
I loved that the Bennett’s made a visit as well as Levi.
Thank you again!
July 12, 2018
Great great story!
Thankful that Derek's story is finally here! Derek and Riley's story had me smiling from ear to ear during most of their scenes. Yes, they were freaking hot together! But their sarcasm, flirting, friendship, bring brutally honest with each other, along with supporting each other's ideas was the best part. I loved their coupling.
Thankful that Derek's story is finally here! Derek and Riley's story had me smiling from ear to ear during most of their scenes. Yes, they were freaking hot together! But their sarcasm, flirting, friendship, bring brutally honest with each other, along with supporting each other's ideas was the best part. I loved their coupling.
August 6, 2018
What a book!! I loved Riley and Derek as a couple, they had so much of chemistry! Loved the way Riley got around Derek! Derek has been a player and wanted to settle down. Who better than his best friends little sister to tame him. Their banter and dialogue was excellent!! Very sad to hear this is the end of Saffire fall series.
August 29, 2018
Happy to be back in Sapphire Falls
Been a while since I’ve read a SF book and I always enjoy them. They’re always of surprises; you think you know where Erin Nicholas is going, but she never gives you what’s expected. I liked Riley and Derek, and as always, loved seeing all the other SF couples pop up here and there.
Been a while since I’ve read a SF book and I always enjoy them. They’re always of surprises; you think you know where Erin Nicholas is going, but she never gives you what’s expected. I liked Riley and Derek, and as always, loved seeing all the other SF couples pop up here and there.
June 6, 2020
Sapphire Calls revisited
I always loved the Sapphire Calls series, but somehow I missed this last book in the series. It was a pleasure to revisit old haunts and get a glimpse of beloved characters from the previous books, as well as seeing two more of Sapphire Falls' own get their happily ever after.
I always loved the Sapphire Calls series, but somehow I missed this last book in the series. It was a pleasure to revisit old haunts and get a glimpse of beloved characters from the previous books, as well as seeing two more of Sapphire Falls' own get their happily ever after.
July 12, 2018
Favorite?
This is possibly my favorite Erin Nicholas book ever! Riley and Derek’s story is fun and flirty, serous and silly, and humorous and hot!!!! Erin Nicholas put the Com in the Rom Com with this one!! Get it today!!
This is possibly my favorite Erin Nicholas book ever! Riley and Derek’s story is fun and flirty, serous and silly, and humorous and hot!!!! Erin Nicholas put the Com in the Rom Com with this one!! Get it today!!
July 12, 2018
Can't Fight Love
I love Derick and Riley. They are perfect for each other. This book has the perfect mixture of romance and comedy that I love so much. Thanks Erin for taking us back to Sapphire Falls.
I love Derick and Riley. They are perfect for each other. This book has the perfect mixture of romance and comedy that I love so much. Thanks Erin for taking us back to Sapphire Falls.
July 15, 2018
Derek and Riley were a great addition and conclusion to the series! The best friend's sister slash enemies to lovers angle was awesome! I LOVED how Derek stood up for Riley! And the quick glimpse of everyone at the end was fitting! Sad to see the end of Sapphire Falls, at least for now!
July 23, 2018
❤❤❤
I have read ever book Erin has written and fall in love over again every time. The way her characters are written makes you feel like they are real people. If only there was a real Sapphire Falls!!
I have read ever book Erin has written and fall in love over again every time. The way her characters are written makes you feel like they are real people. If only there was a real Sapphire Falls!!
July 26, 2018
Derek and Riley
What special couple that knew each other for a long time and fall for each other!! Love this series!!! Sapphire Falls what a wonderful place to live and be able have a great relationships there!!! Thanks Erin Nicholas for another great book!!
What special couple that knew each other for a long time and fall for each other!! Love this series!!! Sapphire Falls what a wonderful place to live and be able have a great relationships there!!! Thanks Erin Nicholas for another great book!!
October 28, 2019
This was the sweet, funny and steamy read I wanted.
This was a super sweet and steamy read. Just what I needed. Enjoyed it a lot. Will definitely be looking into the rest of the series.
This was a super sweet and steamy read. Just what I needed. Enjoyed it a lot. Will definitely be looking into the rest of the series.
July 14, 2018
Excellent
I loved this book. It made me laugh and want to slap.some sense into somebody at the same time. 😂. So if it got me that involved you know it's good!
I loved this book. It made me laugh and want to slap.some sense into somebody at the same time. 😂. So if it got me that involved you know it's good!
July 14, 2018
Another great visit to Sapphire Falls. Love Derek and Riley!
July 30, 2018
he book is awesome. Love Riley and Derek, they are great together and both of them hate mornings.
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