Over-forty, single mom Tess Howland’s life is all about caring for other people. Indulging in a one night stand is just what she needs. She doesn’t expect to meet anyone she would introduce to her kids, especially not some rich playboy who acts like a big kid himself. Even if he keeps giving her the best sex of her life. Millionaire Miles Prescott can’t get the sexy nurse he met at a fundraising … fundraising gala out of his head. For the first time ever, he doesn’t want a woman with no-strings-attached. He wants everything–even it comes with a ready-made family with a woman in her forties. Suddenly, helping with homework doesn’t sound like the worst thing in the world, especially if it means being near Tess.
But what happens when he’s ready to step up and she says no?
Each book in the Daring Divorcees series is STANDALONE:
* One Night with a Millionaire
* My Best Friend’s Ex
* My Forever Plus-One
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Tess is a single mom of three kids. She has been divorced for a few years, yet never really dates. The only time she lets loose is once a year at the Saint Marks Gala. She works the crowd for funds for her department and then finds her one night of fun.
Miles is a bored playboy. He hates going to these fundraisers, especially since his father died a year ago. But tonight he must be strong and be there for his mother. Especially for this fundraiser. This was his father’s favorite fundraiser. So he will endure it and smile for his mother.
As Miles observes the room, he stops dead when his eyes land on a beautiful woman. As the night progresses Miles night improves. But all that changes when he wakes up alone in bed the next morning. No No that will not do.
When Miles tracks her down and offers to take her on a date, she says no. But no is not in Miles vocabulary. What was suppose to be one night turns into something that Tess is not ready to deal with.
This was such a fun and energetic read. The characters were wonderful. Tess herself is a very independent woman. She is so used to taking care of herself that she never has time for herself. Miles on the other hand is not the playboy that everyone makes him out to be. Even though she says no to him often, he never gives up.
Overall this book is a wonderful and fun Rom-Com. The characters are lovable and fun. I really enjoyed Miles perspective and how he tried to show he could fit into their lifestyle even though his is money. I also enjoyed the realization of the single mom angle. Sometimes people don’t understand what single mothers go through on a daily basis. It really gives us a clear picture. Great work incorporating real with fantasy.
If you are looking for a feel good romance with stubbornness, then this book is right up your alley. It is full of fun and witty banter. It has fun loving characters with a classic Cinderella vibe. So break out the wine, pick up this book and curl up for a good time.
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Tess Howland, is a divorcee and mother of three children. She works two jobs to support herself and her children along with the child support from her ex-husband. Lately she has spent so much time taking care of others that she has forgotten how to take care of herself. That will change when she attends a gala event and meets millionaire Miles Prescott. Miles is all about fun and wants to have fun with Tess. After their first night together, Miles realizes that he needs more than one night or a fling, he wants to spend time with her and maybe her children? The sex is amazing and Miles has no intention of giving up on Tess. Miles has never been around children and he will have to learn to accommodate their needs in to his life. Will Tess relax and trust Miles to be in her life…her children’s lives? I very much enjoyed this romance between somewhat older adults with young children added in to the mix. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)
5 Star Review of One Night With A Millionaire by Shannyn Schroeder (Daring Divorces #1)
I thoroughly enjoyed One Night With A Millionaire. Perhaps because the heroine is a little older; I’m not sure. The writing was great and I found myself diving right in and I couldn’t put the book down. From the first to the last chapter I was hooked.
A single mum and nurse in her forties, Tess Howland’s life is all about trying to maintain peace and a sense of balance; not only with her kids but also her ex-husband and work.
When the opportunity arises for a one night stand with sexy as sin, Miles Prescott, she decides to go for it, after all nothing will come of it, right? Imagine Tess’s shock when the millionaire is interested in pursuing more than the initial one night. What will Tess do? Will she accept or run?
Miles and Tess were fantastic together and I loved how accepting Miles was of her life and her children, without completely trying to take over.
This was a feel good romantic lover story that hit all the right buttons for me. I loved the interaction as they got to know one another and it was often amusing to watch as Miles navigated the “instant” family he got as their relationship progressed.
This book made me smile and was an entertaining and fun read.
How wonderfully refreshing and fun it was to read a great romance between slightly older characters. This one gives us the story of hard working single mom Tess Howland, a woman with no time or energy for dating. Once a year though she lets herself cut loose for one night of fun and passion. This year that comes in the arms of Miles Prescott. He’s a fun loving millionaire known for his no strings approach to relationships. Yet for Miles one taste of Tess is never going to be enough. Now he just needs to convince her he’s in it for the long haul and worth taking a risk for.
Great fun read that I thoroughly enjoyed. I definitely recommend it.
One Night with a Millionaire by Shannyn Schroeder is the First book in the Daring Divorcees Series. This is the story of Miles Prescott and Tess Howland.
Tess is a working single mother trying to keep her and the kids going. Tess is very serious and protective of her children but sometimes she needs a little down time. When Tess attends a fundraising gala she meets Miles where they have a one night stand…or so she thought. Miles has always been a playboy but after meeting Tess he thinks he found the one women for hm…but trying to convince Tess that he wants more than their night is going to be a battle up hill for him.
Enjoyed their story.
Single parents are all the rage but what I loved about this was it’s a single mum in her forties trying to make ends meet, keeping her three children happy and healthy as well as trying to appease the ex husband.
Tess has been divorced for a few years and dating has never been on the cards until she meets Miles at the Saints Marks fundraiser, her job is to work the floor raising funds for her department but when she comes across the hot bored playboy the last thing she expects is a wild night of passion….
Miles is only there because it was his late fathers fundraiser, he is bored with charity circuit but he is there to support his mother, what he didn’t expect was to wake up in the morning and find the woman he spent a passionate night with to have disappeared in the middle of the night…..
This is a present time Cinderella story, it’s fun, it’s romantic and it has characters you can’t help falling in love with. I loved watching this couple get to know each other and I loved seeing Miles learn how to deal with an instant family who may or may not be looking for a father. If you love romance with a feel good factor this is a must read. Can’t wait to read more from Shannon Schroeder
Throwing caution to the winds 40 something single mother Tess Howland indulges in a one night stand with millionaire playboy Miles Prescott and finds more than she bargained for. One Night Stand with a Millionaire is fun and sexy contemporary romance. This is the first book I’ve read by Shannyn Schroeder but it certainly won’t be the last.
This is the start of a good thing. A series that addresses the lives of mature couples trying to juggle ex-lives, new-lives and children is sure to be a hit. Tess and Miles are a couple that start out thinking they are only having one night together and end up with a lifetime. The author accurately describes the angst a mother feels, under normal circumstances, bringing a new partner into her children’s lives. She explores the dilemmas that divorced parents often struggle with such as loneliness and stress. The children add fun and hilarity and bring lightness to the story. It is work that the author can be very proud of and the rest of the series should be just as entertaining based on the characters we have been introduced to in the divorce group.
Single mom Tess Howland catches the eye of playboy millionaire Miles Prescott at a fundraiser and deciding to throw caution to the wind they have a one night stand. Miles though wants more then Tess is willing to give. Tess can’t deny the attraction to Miles but she has responsibility to her three children, but what happens when she takes a chance at finding the right one?
I liked this, I thought a lot of the struggles they shared were realistic. This is a great story for end of summer just put your feet up and relax too.
Synopsis and the title were very tempting and I had to read this one even this is my first book by Shannyn Schroeder.
It is an interesting story that kept me glued to my kindle until I’ve finished reading. Writing stile is pretty nice and the has a nice flow through the story and has a happy ending. Perfect reading material between heavier books. I’m looking forward of reading next book by this author
I always love when a favorite authors starts something new. I really enjoy books by Shannyn Schroeder and couldn’t want for this one. It wasn’t just the fact that she was going to have a new book out that excited me so much. No, it was what this whole publishing line is about.
Entangled Publishing’s new August line is about more mature people, ones in the thick of their lives, not just starting out.
I was so happy to hear about this. Now don’t get me wrong, I’ll still be reading books about younger characters just it’s nice for a change.
For me right away the story takes off. You get a feeling for Tess and the busy life she’s leading. You get the pressure shes’ under. I liked her right away. She was really and the type of person you could relate too.
Now Miles is a little different then Tess. He kinda leads a charmed life and doesn’t have to the worries or cares that Tess does. In fact, until he met Tess he liked his single all for me life. Then something changed and he realizes he wants more.
Don’t you love how that happens when they find “the one”.
I totally enjoyed the ride with these two and didn’t want the story to end. It was filled with all the things I love about Schroeder’s books, laughter, family and love.