What do you think?
Rate this book
A Kiss at Midnight
New Year’s Eve is not complete without a midnight kiss.
Unfortunately, for Kayla, she’s at her company New Year’s Eve party — dateless.
After the party she ends up in an empty elevator with her co-worker, Ben, and she gets her kiss.
What will they do Monday morning though? Act as if nothing happened or try their luck with an office romance?
119 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 23, 2020
48 people are currently reading
791 people want to read
About the author
J. Nichole
64 books198 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.
Find her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok: by_jnichole on all the things!
Find her on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok: by_jnichole on all the things!
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews
dnf
March 21, 2021I tried man! I tried. But I just can't bring myself to care for these characters or the story.
dnf
December 14, 2020dnf december 2020
i read rhe first chapter and i just.. couldn’t do it. the sex was so cringey and it all just felt weird.
i read rhe first chapter and i just.. couldn’t do it. the sex was so cringey and it all just felt weird.
January 12, 2025
So cute, alittle office romance. I enjoyed this 🥰 Ben was a good guy, direct, and had jokes.
Kayla head strong, assertive and worried about her coworkers thoughts on her own happiness.
It was the dates, flowers and grand gesture for me.
Will definitely to check out more from this author🥰❤️🫶🏾
Kayla head strong, assertive and worried about her coworkers thoughts on her own happiness.
It was the dates, flowers and grand gesture for me.
Will definitely to check out more from this author🥰❤️🫶🏾
November 22, 2020
This book is quick and fun, very relatable, love a workplace romance
October 9, 2020
The kiss worth waiting for
Oh to be a menalinated woman in corporate America. Kayla tried her hardest to just work with Ben and get the campaign completed. But the growing attraction between Kayla and Ben continued to grow as they were visiting venues. If only Chris had not had an in office breakup, maybe Kayla would have been open to exploring more with Ben romantically sooner.
Oh to be a menalinated woman in corporate America. Kayla tried her hardest to just work with Ben and get the campaign completed. But the growing attraction between Kayla and Ben continued to grow as they were visiting venues. If only Chris had not had an in office breakup, maybe Kayla would have been open to exploring more with Ben romantically sooner.
August 17, 2020
Good
This was a cute short story. Funny how Ben caught feelings first and I enjoyed this couple. Short but sweet.
This was a cute short story. Funny how Ben caught feelings first and I enjoyed this couple. Short but sweet.
January 5, 2021
I stumbled upon this read and was pleasantly surprised. I’m new to this author, but will try to check out some of her other titles. This was a quick read with a good plot. I wasn’t sure I was going to like Ben based the first night I’m the hotel, but I guess when he explained to Kayla that he was confident instead of cocky, he was spot on. He was more layered than I originally thought, and he ended up being my favorite character.
December 20, 2020
New 2 me author
Pleasant holiday surprise. One kiss. One night. One drawn out coutship or not. Kayla had no room in her life to be in an ofgice romance. She just wanted her midnight kiss. She got mote. Ben was not sure he was up for more thzn just one night. That was until he could not get Kayla off the brain.
Enjoyed the writing, the characters, the venues, the declaration.
Pleasant holiday surprise. One kiss. One night. One drawn out coutship or not. Kayla had no room in her life to be in an ofgice romance. She just wanted her midnight kiss. She got mote. Ben was not sure he was up for more thzn just one night. That was until he could not get Kayla off the brain.
Enjoyed the writing, the characters, the venues, the declaration.
dnf
November 12, 2023DNF at 20%
There is not enough chemistry between Ben and Kayla for me to believe the way they went from 0 to 60 after a few seconds of riding the elevator together. His interactions have a whiff of workplace sexual harassment to them. This is the second book I’ve DNFed by this author so it’s safe to say they’re not a good fit for me.
Content notes: microaggression, alcohol, excessive drinking, on page sex, anti-fat bias
*Love it or Leighve it* (aka cleaning out my Kindle)
Purchased: 2021
Why did I buy it? It's a NYE romance!
There is not enough chemistry between Ben and Kayla for me to believe the way they went from 0 to 60 after a few seconds of riding the elevator together. His interactions have a whiff of workplace sexual harassment to them. This is the second book I’ve DNFed by this author so it’s safe to say they’re not a good fit for me.
Content notes: microaggression, alcohol, excessive drinking, on page sex, anti-fat bias
*Love it or Leighve it* (aka cleaning out my Kindle)
Purchased: 2021
Why did I buy it? It's a NYE romance!
May 16, 2020
I enjoyed Ben & Kayla's story. I loved how they had the hands on approach and took their project seriously. Their sexual chemistry was evident. I liked the journey that they took to make things official. I liked how Kayla expressed how Ben wasn't even an option because she automatically put Ben in the colleague bucket. I liked how dominant Ben was in the bedroom but super reserved at work. I really liked this story!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 4, 2020
I dont think she would have given him a chance any other time. She was lonely and wanted company. She liked him enough but still followed the workplace rules. She followed her heart instead and finally found her happy for a chang.
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.
February 7, 2020
Sometimes the best things aren’t planned
Kayla lived her life planned out and it worked professionally but not so much personally. Ben lived his life close to the vest, which also wasn’t working for him personally. Working together and failing in love wasn’t part of the plan but the best things are often not planned.
Kayla lived her life planned out and it worked professionally but not so much personally. Ben lived his life close to the vest, which also wasn’t working for him personally. Working together and failing in love wasn’t part of the plan but the best things are often not planned.
November 22, 2020
The characters are not well characterized at all. They are both all over the place and inconsistent. Her "hung ups" don't make sense and they both act way younger than they are. The sex scenes are not in keeping with the rest. The tension feels manufactured and unnecessary. The premise was fine but it went downhill from there.
January 24, 2021
Kayla and Ben
I loved Kayla and Ben’s love story. Who would have know a colleague would soon become your boo. I loved them together and even though Kayla was playing hard to get due to her not wanting her coworkers to know what was up, but I’m glad Ben was persistent in getting his girl. He was definitely BAE. This was a great read.
I loved Kayla and Ben’s love story. Who would have know a colleague would soon become your boo. I loved them together and even though Kayla was playing hard to get due to her not wanting her coworkers to know what was up, but I’m glad Ben was persistent in getting his girl. He was definitely BAE. This was a great read.
January 14, 2022
Office romance
Ben and Kayla's story was cute. Their work assignment allowed them to make their own personal Hallmark movie. It also pushes them into each other arms. They are going to have a mature office romance because they are really smitten over each other.
I enjoyed this read. I'm looking forward to Mr. Dupree's boys.
Ben and Kayla's story was cute. Their work assignment allowed them to make their own personal Hallmark movie. It also pushes them into each other arms. They are going to have a mature office romance because they are really smitten over each other.
I enjoyed this read. I'm looking forward to Mr. Dupree's boys.
January 30, 2020
Office Romance
I like how Ben and Kayla unexpectedly hooked up and the attraction that they had to each other after the fact. I love how Alpha male he was in the bedroom with his demands.
I like how Ben and Kayla unexpectedly hooked up and the attraction that they had to each other after the fact. I love how Alpha male he was in the bedroom with his demands.
February 4, 2020
Well well
Kayla and Ben🔥💥 Chris and Gabby were hilarious. Fate has a way of stepping in and blocking what you think is your perfect match. The one you want may not be the one you need.
Kayla and Ben🔥💥 Chris and Gabby were hilarious. Fate has a way of stepping in and blocking what you think is your perfect match. The one you want may not be the one you need.
February 4, 2020
Loved this
I actually loved the journey and loved that it was a bit backwards. I loved these characters and the way they treated each other bc and the ppl around them. Definitely a must read . Actually wish I could get them again with an update.
I actually loved the journey and loved that it was a bit backwards. I loved these characters and the way they treated each other bc and the ppl around them. Definitely a must read . Actually wish I could get them again with an update.
September 25, 2020
Amazing
This book had all of my favorites black love, funny moments, and an exciting story. I am not usually into novellas but the author was able to build the characters with few words. Great love story.
This book had all of my favorites black love, funny moments, and an exciting story. I am not usually into novellas but the author was able to build the characters with few words. Great love story.
November 5, 2023
Cute office romance
The cute office romance had me thinking that sometimes you have let go and move out your own way to be happy. The author pulled that thought throughout the book. You will enjoy the journey
The cute office romance had me thinking that sometimes you have let go and move out your own way to be happy. The author pulled that thought throughout the book. You will enjoy the journey
February 11, 2020
The Kiss
The kiss Kayla and Ben shared at midnight would begin their relationship journey. I enjoyed their story and the way the story flowed effortlessly. An excellent tale.
The kiss Kayla and Ben shared at midnight would begin their relationship journey. I enjoyed their story and the way the story flowed effortlessly. An excellent tale.
February 28, 2020
Delightful read
Absolutely loved this story, it was the right amount of everything and of course it’s a J. Nicole book so it was very good read
Absolutely loved this story, it was the right amount of everything and of course it’s a J. Nicole book so it was very good read
Read
April 5, 2020This was a cute story. Both Ben and Kayla were likable, but I can’t say that I loved them
November 23, 2020
A fancy rom story!
Easy to read and conversational content.
Easy to read and conversational content.
November 28, 2020
Easy reading for a weekend.
December 20, 2020
A very cute holiday romance.
March 22, 2021
A Kiss at Midnight
The chemistry between Ben and Kayla was off the chain. Kayla had a valid point about keeping things a secret but once love arrives it's nearly impossible.
The chemistry between Ben and Kayla was off the chain. Kayla had a valid point about keeping things a secret but once love arrives it's nearly impossible.
December 31, 2021
2.5 stars. Maybe it's workplace romances that don't work for me, but I also found the characters to be bland
February 4, 2020
What we all want is to go into the new year with something to look forward to but that is hard to do when you are on your own at a work sponsored event. Kayla is in that place and then she shares a kiss with Ben, her co-worker. The kiss is the catalyst. The promise of something they might not have considered. Kayla and Ben were a good couple.
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.
Displaying 1 - 29 of 29 reviews