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No Strings Allowed
Sometimes what we want is blocking the way for what we need.Francesca signs up for a single night of debauchery before settling into her new routine. One night is all she is willing to give.Thomas is looking for love and is convinced Francesca is the answer to his prayers. One night was all it took.Can one night turn into forever when she won't budge and he won't let go?This novella is intended for mature readers 18+ due to mature content and language.
110 pages, Paperback
Published May 15, 2016
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Chencia C. Higgins
32 books556 followersChencia C. Higgins is just a girl from Texas who has made it her mission to create stories in which sassy, southern Black women are loved out loud. Her Carina Adores debut, D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding, was a New York Times best romance of 2022. When she isn't hunkered down in her writing cave, Chencia can be found with her nose in a book, saving recipes on Pinterest for things she’ll never make, and dreaming about travelling even further south for the winter.
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July 10, 2020
While I like the premise of No Strings Allowed, I had serious issues with the author's description of the characters vs the cover of the book. Thomas was described as a blue eyed man with a tan and wavy hair. As you can see from the cover, that's not what Thomas looks like. He's clearly a dark skin man with textured hair. So, throughout the entire book, I kept wondering if Thomas was white. In one of the scenes, Francesca was described as having her hair piled on top of her head in a bun. Again, as you can see from the cover, she clearly has a short natural. What hair she piling up?!!! For the life of, I don't understand why some of these authors can't remember what they write. I don't know what came first; the description of the characters or the book cover?!!! But, whichever one came first, some changes should've been made. Your character description should ALWAYS match the people on the cover of your book. Period!
June 13, 2018
This was short but it was a good story. I liked the idea of a one night stand turning to more especially when it's the hero who wants more. Francesca liked Thomas but she had a few things going on in her life and didn't think she had time for a relationship. Overall I really liked this one and look forward to more from this author.
May 29, 2022
Needs Another Editor
The storyline had potential, but the execution was disappointing. The writing didn’t flow well. This book had so many typos and errors. She continuously switched from first-person to third-person narration in the same sentence. It was incredibly distracting and confusing. That honestly ruined the momentum of the story for me. The leading lady had so much unnecessary angst. She came off as too whiny. The leading man had potential, but his character felt underdeveloped. The ending was not bad, but it felt anticlimactic after their intense meeting.
The storyline had potential, but the execution was disappointing. The writing didn’t flow well. This book had so many typos and errors. She continuously switched from first-person to third-person narration in the same sentence. It was incredibly distracting and confusing. That honestly ruined the momentum of the story for me. The leading lady had so much unnecessary angst. She came off as too whiny. The leading man had potential, but his character felt underdeveloped. The ending was not bad, but it felt anticlimactic after their intense meeting.
September 4, 2019
Oooooowwweeeeee chile Thomas and Francesca taught me a thang or two lol
But seriously they did.
Anywho lol their one night was so steamy. I was mad neither one of them was grown up to say what they felt, but I got over it once I understood why Francesca didn't. She had a lot going on.
Thennn..... yea I was happy over all with the way things played out.
Thomas is BAE! He was what she needed even though she didn't want to acknowledge it.
But seriously they did.
Anywho lol their one night was so steamy. I was mad neither one of them was grown up to say what they felt, but I got over it once I understood why Francesca didn't. She had a lot going on.
Thennn..... yea I was happy over all with the way things played out.
Thomas is BAE! He was what she needed even though she didn't want to acknowledge it.
October 6, 2018
It was cute
It was such a cute novella. Nice and quick and straight to the point. I can’t wait to read the next couple in the series. While I loved the story about Thomas’ brother better this one was still quite good.
It was such a cute novella. Nice and quick and straight to the point. I can’t wait to read the next couple in the series. While I loved the story about Thomas’ brother better this one was still quite good.
April 6, 2020
If Only For One Night
Francesca orginally only wanted just one night with Thomas but the loving was so good that it stuck with her and became a permanent fixture of desire. Thomas wanted more from the start but Francesca shut him down until her heart made her want him as well.
Francesca orginally only wanted just one night with Thomas but the loving was so good that it stuck with her and became a permanent fixture of desire. Thomas wanted more from the start but Francesca shut him down until her heart made her want him as well.
March 18, 2018
Great read
Although this was a short story, it packed a SERIOUS PUNCH. I'm amazed at how the author's words are so craftfulky woven together. Great job Chencia
Although this was a short story, it packed a SERIOUS PUNCH. I'm amazed at how the author's words are so craftfulky woven together. Great job Chencia
November 26, 2018
Great 👍 reading
March 25, 2019
Great short read.
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January 13, 2020Enjoyable quick read.
I loved the fact the couple met online and fell in love. The story line was realistic and relatable. Steamy sex scenes but not over the top.
I loved the fact the couple met online and fell in love. The story line was realistic and relatable. Steamy sex scenes but not over the top.
May 3, 2020
Short and sexy!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great storyline straight to the point. Chencia is an amazing storyteller. As always, her books hold my attention from beginning to end!🙋🏾♀️
Great storyline straight to the point. Chencia is an amazing storyteller. As always, her books hold my attention from beginning to end!🙋🏾♀️
July 8, 2020
Very short piece of erotica. Sometimes I wonder about straight women (really *no one* has ever given you more than 1 orgasm in an hour?) but otherwise, very good.
July 26, 2020
Wow
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. Very detailed and I definitely recommend this author can't wait to read the next story
I really enjoyed this book. It kept me hooked from beginning to end. Very detailed and I definitely recommend this author can't wait to read the next story
May 13, 2021
Great read
I was intrigued from the start. I would read every chance o got just to get to the next part. I just knew from the start that they would end up as one
I was intrigued from the start. I would read every chance o got just to get to the next part. I just knew from the start that they would end up as one
November 24, 2017
It had a few typos, think the editing could have been better.
Reminded me of Mills and Boons series that i read too much of when i was younger...i will definitely try out the other books in the series.
Reminded me of Mills and Boons series that i read too much of when i was younger...i will definitely try out the other books in the series.
June 18, 2021
The cover doesn't match the story.
April 15, 2017
Lot of Love
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. First off, the story started with a risqué subject matter and delved into an even juicer display of off the charts sexy scenarios of a one night stand... Whew!! This story was not for the faint at heart for sure.... The one night stand turns into a nice friends with benefits, which eventually leaves both yearning for more... A nice piece of writing...
I wasn't sure what to expect with this book. First off, the story started with a risqué subject matter and delved into an even juicer display of off the charts sexy scenarios of a one night stand... Whew!! This story was not for the faint at heart for sure.... The one night stand turns into a nice friends with benefits, which eventually leaves both yearning for more... A nice piece of writing...
April 16, 2017
Good
This was a good quick read. I enjoyed it. Wished it was longer but of course it's a novella. I will be looking for more from this author.
This was a good quick read. I enjoyed it. Wished it was longer but of course it's a novella. I will be looking for more from this author.
April 17, 2017
Good Read!
This book almost reminded me of soft porn lol! It had me all hot and bothered in the beginning. Too quick of a read
This book almost reminded me of soft porn lol! It had me all hot and bothered in the beginning. Too quick of a read
April 19, 2017
****Contains spoilers****
Entertaining read. Very steamy. Good dialogue. The falling-in-love-after-a-one-night-stand is a bit cliche, but a pleasure nonetheless. I rated this book with four stars because of the ending. I didn't feel like I understood the direction that the characters were moving in beyond admitting their feelings.
Entertaining read. Very steamy. Good dialogue. The falling-in-love-after-a-one-night-stand is a bit cliche, but a pleasure nonetheless. I rated this book with four stars because of the ending. I didn't feel like I understood the direction that the characters were moving in beyond admitting their feelings.
April 19, 2017
Hmmm...
Bought this book after I saw it being discussed in one of my FB groups.
Good sex scenes, but it didn't feel like a love story/romance to me. Most of the couple's conversations took place off the page, so I didn't see much of the falling in love process, and was a little surprised when both characters admitted being in love. Maybe it's just me, though.
The concept and the writing were pretty good, so I'll definitely check out the author again.
Bought this book after I saw it being discussed in one of my FB groups.
Good sex scenes, but it didn't feel like a love story/romance to me. Most of the couple's conversations took place off the page, so I didn't see much of the falling in love process, and was a little surprised when both characters admitted being in love. Maybe it's just me, though.
The concept and the writing were pretty good, so I'll definitely check out the author again.
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October 1, 2017Lots of sex. Not a lot of story. However, serious potential as a steamy romance author.
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