What do you think?
Rate this book
Anticipation
No Sex for 30 Days!
30 days and counting...
When serial monogamist Nick O'Malley bets his buddies he can remain woman-free for 30 days, he figures he'll suffer, but succeed. Then a few curves are thrown his way....
2 days and counting...
One minute Nick's in his hotel room aching for the leggy blonde he left behind in the bar. The next, she's barging into his room -- wearing nothing but a scrap of leather and thigh-high boots!
1 night and counting...
Nick might have fought Serena off once, but when she shows up the next night hell-bent on getting him out of his pants, he figures he'll be kissing his $500 goodbye. He'd almost think she had a hidden agenda -- if he wasn't too busy fighting his lust. But he has to hold out, just for one more night. Even if it is the longest night of his life....
30 days and counting...
When serial monogamist Nick O'Malley bets his buddies he can remain woman-free for 30 days, he figures he'll suffer, but succeed. Then a few curves are thrown his way....
2 days and counting...
One minute Nick's in his hotel room aching for the leggy blonde he left behind in the bar. The next, she's barging into his room -- wearing nothing but a scrap of leather and thigh-high boots!
1 night and counting...
Nick might have fought Serena off once, but when she shows up the next night hell-bent on getting him out of his pants, he figures he'll be kissing his $500 goodbye. He'd almost think she had a hidden agenda -- if he wasn't too busy fighting his lust. But he has to hold out, just for one more night. Even if it is the longest night of his life....
249 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published January 1, 2006
2 people are currently reading
96 people want to read
About the author
Jennifer LaBrecque
143 books60 followersFirst, let me say this is how I show up at my desk every morning to write. Dahling, I couldn’t possibly write a word unless I was wearing 3-inch heels with a Martini at hand. NOT!!! But it’s so different, and face it, infinitely less scarey than the way I usually work, running shorts and t-shirt with a cup of tea nearby, that I had to put this picture up.
I’ve been an avid reader ever since I was growing up on a farm in south Georgia. At that time I dreamed of writing poetry while living in The Big Apple and traveling the world. Fast forward, bypassing lots of not-so-glamourous jobs such as barbeque joint waitress, telemarketer, and corporate numbers cruncher, to today’s reality. I write contemporary romance, live in The Big Peach (ya know, Atlanta), and I’m working on the world travel.
I actually live in the suburbs with my husband, daughter, three cats, two rescue greyhounds, and chihuahua who bosses the whole house.
Writing is one of the best jobs in the world and one of the most miserable–depending on which day you’re asking. However, obviously the best outweighs the most miserable or I wouldn’t be working on that next book. So, here’s the straight skinny on the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
(from her website)
I’ve been an avid reader ever since I was growing up on a farm in south Georgia. At that time I dreamed of writing poetry while living in The Big Apple and traveling the world. Fast forward, bypassing lots of not-so-glamourous jobs such as barbeque joint waitress, telemarketer, and corporate numbers cruncher, to today’s reality. I write contemporary romance, live in The Big Peach (ya know, Atlanta), and I’m working on the world travel.
I actually live in the suburbs with my husband, daughter, three cats, two rescue greyhounds, and chihuahua who bosses the whole house.
Writing is one of the best jobs in the world and one of the most miserable–depending on which day you’re asking. However, obviously the best outweighs the most miserable or I wouldn’t be working on that next book. So, here’s the straight skinny on the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.
(from her website)
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
August 30, 2008
I enjoyed this book, although it wasn't as good as the two others by LaBrecque that I have read. When I began the book and read that the hero had embezzled half a million dollars from his former employer, I didn't think I would like the story at all. This did not sound like a good hero for a romance novel. Regardless of his past poor judgement , I ended up finding Nick O'Malley a likeable hero. The relationship between the hero and heroine was both touching and steamy, and I enjoyed the story.
Serena Riggs is a detective who has been investigating a money laundering scheme for several months. After a scorned girlfriend implicates Nick Malone, a description of him leads Serena to Nick O'Malley, whom she believes is Malone using an alias. Serena decides to search his hotel room while he is out, but Nick O'Malley returns unexpectedly, forcing her to hide in the closet. When her plan to leave undetected goes awry, Serena is motivated to use Malone's known fetish of being spanked as a way to glimpse the tatoo on his backside, thereby confirming his identification. As Serena poses as a sex therapist who is also a dominatrix, Nick O'Malley believes that she has been sent by his friends to ensure that he loses a bet that he can go without a woman for thirty days. When Serena realizes that Nick believes his friends sent her, she plays along, but is disgusted with herself when she feels a strong attraction for Nick.
As soon as Serena manages to get Nick out of his pants, she realizes he is not Malone. She quickly comes to the conclusion that he has been set up by the real Malone to take the fall, and she gives in to the attraction between them. When their passionate interlude is interrupted, Serena agrees to meet Nick again the next evening. After a steamy interlude the next night, Nick inadvertently discovers that Serena is a cop. After Nick discloses his past as an embezzler, Serena assures him that her presence has nothing to do with that. They decide to continue their passionate relationship and work together to catch Nick Malone and his cohorts. When the case comes to a close, Serena is unable to trust Nick not to revert to his criminal ways. She must come to terms with her past before she able to believe in Nick and his love for her.
I was dismayed when I discovered that the hero of this book had a past that involved embezzlement. I did not expect to like his character, but his protective nature toward the heroine drew me in. He came across as good natured and remorseful for his prior unsavory actions. He was described as very physically appealing, and I enjoyed the interaction between Nick and Serena. I actually felt very distressed for Nick when the heroine rejected him because she didn't trust him. I did end up finding the story to be a good one, and I look forward to reading more by Jennifer LaBreceque.
Serena Riggs is a detective who has been investigating a money laundering scheme for several months. After a scorned girlfriend implicates Nick Malone, a description of him leads Serena to Nick O'Malley, whom she believes is Malone using an alias. Serena decides to search his hotel room while he is out, but Nick O'Malley returns unexpectedly, forcing her to hide in the closet. When her plan to leave undetected goes awry, Serena is motivated to use Malone's known fetish of being spanked as a way to glimpse the tatoo on his backside, thereby confirming his identification. As Serena poses as a sex therapist who is also a dominatrix, Nick O'Malley believes that she has been sent by his friends to ensure that he loses a bet that he can go without a woman for thirty days. When Serena realizes that Nick believes his friends sent her, she plays along, but is disgusted with herself when she feels a strong attraction for Nick.
As soon as Serena manages to get Nick out of his pants, she realizes he is not Malone. She quickly comes to the conclusion that he has been set up by the real Malone to take the fall, and she gives in to the attraction between them. When their passionate interlude is interrupted, Serena agrees to meet Nick again the next evening. After a steamy interlude the next night, Nick inadvertently discovers that Serena is a cop. After Nick discloses his past as an embezzler, Serena assures him that her presence has nothing to do with that. They decide to continue their passionate relationship and work together to catch Nick Malone and his cohorts. When the case comes to a close, Serena is unable to trust Nick not to revert to his criminal ways. She must come to terms with her past before she able to believe in Nick and his love for her.
I was dismayed when I discovered that the hero of this book had a past that involved embezzlement. I did not expect to like his character, but his protective nature toward the heroine drew me in. He came across as good natured and remorseful for his prior unsavory actions. He was described as very physically appealing, and I enjoyed the interaction between Nick and Serena. I actually felt very distressed for Nick when the heroine rejected him because she didn't trust him. I did end up finding the story to be a good one, and I look forward to reading more by Jennifer LaBreceque.
December 22, 2012
NO SEX FOR 30 DAYS!
30 days and counting...
When serial monogamist Nick O'Malley bets his buddies he can remain woman-free for 30 days, he figures he'll suffer, but succeed. Then a few curves are thrown his way....
2 days and counting...
One minute Nick's in his hotel room aching for the leggy blonde he left behind in the bar. The next, she's barging into his room--wearing nothing but a scrap of leather and thigh-high boots!
1 night and counting...
Nick might have fought Serena off once, but when she shows up the next night hell-bent on getting him out of his pants, he figures he'll be kissing his $500 goodbye. He'd almost think she had a hidden agenda--if he wasn't too busy fighting his lust. But he has to hold out, just for one more night. Even if it is the longest night of his life....
This was a great entertaining read. Nick is definitely the highlight of the book. He is caring, considerate, humorous, sexy, has a sharp mind. Serena seems to be the opposite. As the book moves forward, you can see just how much they compliment each other. 5 stars
30 days and counting...
When serial monogamist Nick O'Malley bets his buddies he can remain woman-free for 30 days, he figures he'll suffer, but succeed. Then a few curves are thrown his way....
2 days and counting...
One minute Nick's in his hotel room aching for the leggy blonde he left behind in the bar. The next, she's barging into his room--wearing nothing but a scrap of leather and thigh-high boots!
1 night and counting...
Nick might have fought Serena off once, but when she shows up the next night hell-bent on getting him out of his pants, he figures he'll be kissing his $500 goodbye. He'd almost think she had a hidden agenda--if he wasn't too busy fighting his lust. But he has to hold out, just for one more night. Even if it is the longest night of his life....
This was a great entertaining read. Nick is definitely the highlight of the book. He is caring, considerate, humorous, sexy, has a sharp mind. Serena seems to be the opposite. As the book moves forward, you can see just how much they compliment each other. 5 stars
August 18, 2009
2.5 stars, but I'll round up.
HRB# 228. Nick O'Mally embezzled a quarter of a million dollars from a company because he could. He got caught and instead of being put in prison, was given a public slap on the wrist. However, now he is being set up to take the fall for a more serious offense. And he's being fed to Serena Riggs, undercover cop. Add a bet that Nick can go 30 days without sleeping with a woman and it gets a bit strained. Unlikely but fun.
HRB# 228. Nick O'Mally embezzled a quarter of a million dollars from a company because he could. He got caught and instead of being put in prison, was given a public slap on the wrist. However, now he is being set up to take the fall for a more serious offense. And he's being fed to Serena Riggs, undercover cop. Add a bet that Nick can go 30 days without sleeping with a woman and it gets a bit strained. Unlikely but fun.
March 30, 2017
Cute book and story...very steamy and never reading a "wrong bed" book wasn't sure what to expect!
Love how they both have to take care of things for themselves even though they knew they loved one another!
Love how they both have to take care of things for themselves even though they knew they loved one another!
August 20, 2012
A quick easy read.
Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews