Overworked and undersexed were the two words that my best friend used to describe me when asked. After packing away my hurt feelings over her assessment, I realized that she was absolutely right. I was way overdue for some relaxation, so when friends surprised me with a trip to an exclusive resort during the winter holidays, I leapt at the opportunity to get away.
Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would have a chance encounter with a handsome stranger who offered the remedy to all that ailed me. Eight nights together were all that we had to share and I planned to take advantage of every single one of them.
Nicole Falls is a contemporary Black romance writer who has taken entirely too long to complete her first project. She's also a ceramic mug and lapel pin enthusiast who cannot function without her AirPods constantly blaring music. When Nicole isn't writing, she spends her time trolling her friends and family while drinking coffee and/or cocktails or checking off yet another of these great United States visited in her quest to see some land! She currently resides in the suburbs of Chicago.
Why does Nicole Falls insist on torturing me with her short novellas?....
Eight Naughty Nights is the first book in a compilation series that a few Black indie romance authors decided to put together for the holidays. I was jumping for joy when I saw Nicole Falls post this on her instagram. I've been reading holiday romances but this was an unexpected treasure. I'm not exactly sure how the novels will be linked together just yet, but I did enjoy this first installment. It focuses on two main characters by the name of Lance (Lancelot) and Tavia (Octavia). Tavia has traveled to a resort for a vacation and is determined to get laid while there. Lance had the same thing in mind so this novella literally starts off with a bang (I expect nothing less from Nicole Falls). The two make an agreement that while they enjoy their intimacy nothing should come out of it and they make a pact not to reveal any personal information and to go their separate ways once they leave the resort. Of course, nothing goes as planned. This was really cute and while it was a mere 52 pages I really liked the chemistry and vibe between Lance and Tavia. They satisfied each other both physically and emotionally. The ending was interesting (in a good way). I didn't expect the story to take that direction and it took a second for me to realize what was going to happen. This definitely is a HFN. I was screaming because I wanted to know what was going to happen to the two once the pieces of the puzzle were put together. I'm only hoping that we get glimpses of them in the next books. Each one of these will be releasing every day up until the new year so my plan is to review one every day.
Okay New Year New Unexpected Bae. Adding to my list of cute shorts to start the year. Octavia had been heads down and heavily focused on work leaving a dismal personal life. She went on vacation with one goal in mind...dust the cobwebs off her....and enjoy every minute of it. At the PJ party she meets Lance the Santa to her Santa Claus and the fireworks are flying between them. Their encounter more than exceeds anything she imagined. Their bodies were in sync and Octavia wanted to just bask in what they were experiencing, so she made rules that basically what happened on the island stayed on the island. They spent all of their vacation together, breaking the rules and learning so much about each other. They were fun together and I cackled at their antics. As their vacation came to an end Lance wanted to make sure their new year was a night to remember. He wanted to leave a strong enough impression for Octavia to want to keep in touch. Fate brings them back together again and honestly I predicted it, but it was still a sweet ending. I would definitely read a full story about them. I would've loved to have the pov of Lance because I wanted to know how much Octavia affected him in his words.
First read by this author and I’ll be reading more.
This was quick and to the point. I could for sure use an updated on these two. Octavia said enough was enough and took a break from that job that overworked her to get a groove back. What she didn’t know was that man and her would spend all their time together and it being one for the books. Lance’s name had me cracking up but honey he was putting that thang on her. Gave each other a good time in the bed and out of the bed. I didn’t not expect the ending but what is meant will be.
I usually don't give 4 stars to novellas, but this was so good, I couldn't help myself! Octavia's friends treat her to an 8 day vacation/fling, where she meets Lance, the perfect guy for her. They part after the vacation ends, without exchanging any information, but fate has other plans for these two. I am looking forward to a part two for this awesome couple!
This was definitely a fun read. Their instant connect threw me off at first, but it turned out to be so sexy. Their compatibility was great. For a moment, I felt like I was living vicariously through Octavia. That was the perfect holiday getaway. The ending was predictable, but still super cute.
This was such a cute novella. I need to go to a Jingle Jangle and locate me a Lancelot. They had immediate chemistry and the Holidays just tied it all together. Cute story
The story was extra short with luscious sides of sexy. I liked this storyline and all the trimmings. So very good. A holiday treat any time of the year.
Which travel agent do I need to book with so I can get a man like Lance? I was hooked from the moment the trio of sexy walked through the door. From getting dicked down to mouthwatering omelets to swimming with the dolphins...what more could you ask for? I will definitely read again.
I’ve never read a book by Nicole Falls but the very first sentence of this one makes me want to look up everything she’s ever done. Yup, that’s the review!!!
This book is a breathe of fresh air with a sensual happily ever after. While I was reading I was in a world between Stella got her Groove back, Girls trip meets love jones. The main characters Octavia (Tavia) and Lancelot (Lance) made this story just so good from beginning to end. The fact that Tavia friends set up a vacation to a ultra exclusive hedonistic pleasures resort to end her sexual drought was the type of friends all women need in their corner. The fact that Tavia named this vacation "Operation get some dick" was so relatable on so many levels. There were side characters who played a small role in the plot, but was noticable like Jia with a few lines in the beginning had me in stitches "I didn't think that I would have to partake in the Hunger Games to get Dick." infamous words right there. Now the description of Lance was through enough I could picture it without thinking too hard and when I say the author describe this thick tall chocolate man in hoochie daddy shorts (My words not hers) and in a Santa Claus robe for the Freakmas party.. I was already picturing Winston Duke from Black Panther thick self.
In the story Octavia is really relatable in regards that sometimes our logical minds gets in the way of our freaky minds (like pouring ice cold water in the middle of a wet dream) and it was great that Tavia's meow meow was in charge. The way Lance loveed this women gentle and savage taking her soul through sexual heavens was in every word in the sexual climax of those particular areas. The plot twist was unexpected, but was pleasantly welcomed as a amazing happily ever after. This is an amazing read ...curl up with a glass of wine and listen to Jagged edge thank me later.
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The Smut Report team is participating in Wendy the Super Librarian's #TBRChallenge 2024. Our goal: to dust off our TBRs once a month and talk about the book we read.
Tavi’s friends gift her a week at an all-inclusive resort over the holidays—and Tavi goes with one goal in mind: a good lay. Imagine her excitement when she meets a hottie the first night (at the Jingle Jangle Jammy Jam) and they hit it off. Tavi and Lance agree that this will be a week-long fling; they don’t tell each other their last names, much less where they live, what kind of work they do, or their contact info. Vacation romance at its finest!
They proceed to spend the whole time together, and while there are plenty of visits to bonetown, they also do things like go to brunch and swim with the dolphins. It’s cute and sexy and the end opens the door to deeper connection in the future, which is exactly what I was looking for.
What's better than finding and falling in love with the one person in the world that was meant only for you? Tori and Christian were both able to find that special something with each other at one time, however Tori decides to walk away from it. I loved the chemistry between Christian and Tori, you literally felt the heat between the two of them from the start, but Tori's willingness to just walk away from Christian without taking his feelings into account really didn't sit well with me and I found myself shaking my head at her reasons for doing so. Christian was undoubtedly hurt by Tori's decisions but that didn't stop him from going on and living his life, but he never forgot about the one person who made his heart sing. When an opportunity arrives that will bring him back into Tori's orbit, he quickly grabs it. While reading this story I found myself wandering if Christian should give Tori a second chance, but he knew his heart and was determined to show Tori that they belong together. This book took me through a gambit of emotions, but that's a sign of a great story and the storyteller. Aja was able to weave a wonderful story together and bring her readers along for the ride!!!
Queen Nicole this was a great Christmas insta-love, but I hated the ending.
From go I was am in with Lance and Octavia's story. They met, hit it off and devoted the rest of their vacation to each other. Talking, eating, relaxing and having amazing hot sex😜. Now although Octavia decided to place rules on their fling, as always when spending that amount of time with someone feelings got involved and he confessed his love for her on their last night together. He leaves her a note with his # attached, she immediately face-time him ounce she returns home. Now their home back to work and the man she thought she would never see again just so happened to bye starting his new position in her city and with her company😂. The go back to his office for a make out session, the end😭😭😭.
Synopsis: Octavia way gifted a trip to an exclusive resort where she vowed to enjoy her time and find a man to unwind with. In walks Lance who literally swept her off her feet and after one night together they agreed to spend their entire trip together no strings and leave the trip and each other behind.
This was hot. Lance literally swept her off her feet and onto the dance floor. I mean they really had tunnel vision the moment he walked into the party and I felt that lawd. Octavia had Lance wrapped around her finger, he couldn’t help but give her what she wanted. I like how it ended I didn’t feel like I was left hanging I felt it was a complete ending for two people who met two weeks prior! Cute and quick New Year read!
Loved this sexy holiday short. Octavia was shocked after returning from her New Year's vacation to find out about the shake up at her job and the firing of her boss. Fearful that she would start the new year off unemployed she was shocked to find that she would keep her job with a new boss but also that her holiday sex buddy was sitting across the conference room table at her work as a new executive. Lance spoke of a new job in a new city during their time together neither knew that not only was the job in Octavia's city but also at her conpany. Looks like the New Year would also start off with a new boss and possibly a New Bae.
Yes, ma'am! This was hilarious, fun and smokin' hot 🔥! Tavi was crazy as hell, and I loved her getting out of her comfort zone, with operation get some d**k! 😂 When she and Lance's eyes met, and that magnetic pull snatched them together; I knew some magic was about to happen! Their chemistry was electric, and they just connected immediately. It was so much fun seeing them match each other's wit, and just enjoying the time getting to know each other. Who would have thought that this is how the ending would play out? I hope there is more to come with this couple. Really enjoyed this! 👍👍👍
Octavia worked hard and never made time.for herself including her sex life. After her friends booked her for a getaway, things were about to change. Meeting Lance and hooking up with him on the first night was not what Octavia expected, but she was glad she did. During the vacation Lance and Octavia hung out, but when it was time.to leave, they were not happy to not see each other again or did they. Nicole Falls never disappoint with the hot sex, the giggles and the hot as men. I loved this little short read and want more from Lance and Octavia, great read as always!!!
If naughty is on the menu and “Eighty Naughty Nights: New Year Bar-Solutions was the prelude to my topical🌺 adventures & fantasies🍍, than I’m requesting (pre flight) all twelve courses of the delicacies plus the sumptuous dessert deluxe buffet💳💵🏦 🤷🏾♀️‼️Thereafter, only Ms Falls can produce banger full circle meet/greet, dine/dash, suck/😮😬🫣 🤭 (Ops! sorry, I was on a roll🤷🏾♀️) novella in six-three pages. Hopefully, we’ll see an project freakmas aka Octavia & Lance with relationship/romance updates soon! Meanwhile, this was a great quickie 👏🏿👏🏾👏🏽😎🥰‼️
This was short, sexy, and sweet. Things start off with a bang on a holiday vacation at a hedonistic resort. A no strings fling, but feelings develop in the time between Christmas and New Year’s. When the vacation is over, how will they keep seeing each other? This was my first time reading Nicole Falls and I liked her writing. My biggest complaint was that I wanted more time with these characters and a glimpse into the future, which is to be expected for such a short story! I’ll definitely be seeking out more of her work.
EIGHT NAUGHTY NIGHTS is off-the chart good! Talented author, Nicole Falls, has written a “what happens on vacation, stays on vacation” story that will delight, entice and have you googling time-share exclusive villa resorts that promise ultra exotic pleasure. Yeah, that’s exactly what Octavia, our heroine, was gifted by her good friend and co-worker, Adrianna. Definitely, in need of an extraordinary get-away, Octavia takes her best friend’s offer and heads to the beautiful Indulgence x Clandestine Resort. The name alone jumpstarts the imagination. Mission accomplished when she meets her counterpart dressed in sexy Santa garb that immediately gets her attention. We later find out sexy Santa’s name, Lance. They dance, and as the saying goes, “the rest is history”.
EIGHT NAUGHTY NIGHTS is an enjoyable, sexy short story that can be read in one sitting. It’s a great compliment to the eight book series, New Year Bae Solutions. I recommend it and happy reading!