Stand-alone Steamy Weekends romance, complete with HEA–and plenty of heat and heart along the way!Cinderella “CiCi” HowardI might have just received my freshly-minted divorce papers, but for the last decade I’ve been a single mom for all intents and purposes. Spending the weekend at Oasis Hot Springs Resort and Spa as the maid of honor at my best friend’s wedding, I’m not on “mom duty.” I’m not … wedding, I’m not on “mom duty.” I’m not on “wife duty”–and never will be again.
So, when I meet a bartender whose smile warms me up faster than a shot of whiskey, I decide to embrace my singledom and check one-night-stand off my bucket list. One night, no strings, what could go wrong?
Liam “Sully” Sullivan
I have some hard and fast rules for business. The first and most important is: No sleeping with the guests. When you own and operate three resorts and big plans to keep expanding your empire, there’s no wiggle room there.
But when I meet the most stunning woman I’ve ever laid eyes on while filling in for the resort’s bartender, my rules go out the window. She wants one night, no strings, it’s any man’s dream scenario…but I’m not any man.
For CiCi and Liam, is a one night stand just the beginning or a night they’ll both regret?
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Who doesn’t love a Cinderella story? Or a Melanie Shawn story? This is BOTH!
I know I’m guaranteed a HEA, love and laughter whenever I open a Melanie Shawn book. I love everything they write *****
What a cute story! We meet CiCi and Liam in this story and get to see how a one night stand leads to so much more. This shows how we find love when we least expect it. They have to learn to let go of the past and accept what’s in front of them. My only negative is that it wasn’t long enough i wanted more. But i guess that can’t be a bad thing. Another 5 star.
As always Melanie Shawn swept me into a love story so sweet and adorable, The characters are fun and interesting and Cici is a single mom who decides to let loose a little and have some fun with Liam (a hot bartender) and finds her forever guy. As always, the story is great and has lots of hot chemistry.
Sweet with Sizzle!
Cici (Cinderella) is a newly divorced mother of 2 twin 10 year old boys. She is at the resort for her friend’s wedding. However, the bride and groom are delayed and Cici is alone. She decides she wants a bit of adventure and she goes to the local bar. There she meets Sully, who is the acting bartender tonight. The two hit it off, but neither give their true names. Cici becomes Ella and Liam (his actual first name). Liam was an NFL player and is the owner of the Oasis Hot Springs Resort.
As the two strike up a conversation, Cici saves an elderly man’s life. Liam closes the bar early, and the two spend time together in bed (sizzling hot!). After a big misunderstanding, the two figure things out. Wew! All of this in just 1 weekend!
A fun story with some real sizzle!
I received an ARC copy of this book and am voluntarily reviewing it. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely.
I totally loved reading CiCi and Liam’s amazing love story in Seducing Cinderella by the amazing Melanie Shawn, the second book in their Steamy Weekends series. I loved that we visit with characters from their other series, making this a crossover. CiCi is one strong single mom, especially to twins. This story begins on the day of her divorce from a non-involved dad and gives her the first chance to really live and channel those flirty single women friends of hers. Her one-night stand turns into two, three, or more nights. Liam has made a name and career for himself after an injury forced him to retire from the NFL. His ex-wife sounded like a money-grubber, even if she was his high school sweetheart. Cheating on him after his injury, especially with his brother, proves how heartless she is; definitely deserving of the divorce. Liam could not stop thinking about CiCi which is why he wanted to continue their relationship. Throw in a couple of mothers, one crazy and one nurturing and you have the makings of a wonderful story.
This wonderful story written by Melanie Shawn is filled with sexual chemistry and endearing characters. I really enjoyed getting to know both CiCi and Liam. I highly recommend Seducing Cinderella to other reader and cannot wait for the books that are still to come in this series. Melanie Shawn always gives us a great story with fantastic characters!
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.
Liam is a strong successful business owner. He is loyal and great to his employees. His only problem would be his cheating ex-wife and his back-stabbing brother.
Cici is a smart strong nurse and a single mother of twin 10-year-old boys. Her biggest problem is her cheating soon to be ex-husband.
Cici’s best friend in the world Aubrey, is getting married at a resort that Aubrey’s soon to be husband best friend owns, Sully. Once at the resort Cici is left waiting for Aubrey as she will not be at the resort until the next morning. Cici is bored and decides to hit the bar downstairs to have a drink. What she never excepted was to find a man that was so sexy and gorgeous that she would be willing to possibly forget about being the responsible woman she is in her everyday life and finally let all caution go out the window.
Liam (aka Sully), is covering for the normal bartender for the evening. He is used to the flirting and women throwing themselves at him, even though he has no desire to be with any of them as his trust for women is gone thanks to his ex-wife. What he was not expecting is a gorgeous beauty like Cici (aka Ella as she introduces herself) sitting at his bar. Instant attraction is felt on both sides.
This is a beautiful story about learning to trust again and finding the one person you are truly happy to spend the rest of your life with. There are a few downs and lots of ups (no phun intended) but worth every second. Learn how Liam and Cici find the happiness they deserve.
I loved this book so much. It was such a good story. It was well written.
I loved mentions of other characters from other series’. There was plenty of spice throughout. The steam between Liam and Cici almost lit my kindle on fire!
I loved how this book ended too. It left me with a huge smile on my face!
Whenever I pick up a Melanie Shawn book, I know it will be amazing. This book with Cici (Cinderella) and Sully (who I’ve named Prince Charming) was great. From their initial meeting, to their BM and MOH duties, to everything in between, these two had the chemistry and I loved their banter and fell in love with them as they were falling in love with each other. There was also a great cast of characters that made this book special and I have to say I’m also in love with Juliette, I mean how can you not love her. This book ended back where it began with these two, which was definitely fitting. I always love the numerous lines from a Melanie Shawn book and this one summed up Cici’s mom perfectly, “You came out of my business so everything you do is my business.” So excited for Juliette’s book! Thank you Melanie Shawn for another wonderful book!
Liam and Cici makes fast love seem like the only way to do it Their instant connection and fiery chemistry makes this a story you can’t put down. They are both so relatable and the story (with every side character) is well written. You’ll love Cinderella and her charming Prince. Another favourite in my book shelf.
Could not get enough of Liam and all his brooding sexy glory…. adored this emotionally exciting, sexy and fun adventure filled with lots of witty banter, exciting twist and thrilling passion… loved all the intriguing and engaging charters. Overall a excellent reading experience.
I will never get enough of Melanie Shawn’s books! Did not put this one down until the wee hours of the morning!! Grab it, read it, love it!!
New from one of my faves!! And this cover! xoxox
I really enjoy Melanie Shawn, and I liked Seducing Cinderella, #2 in their steamy weekends series, better than the first one. I loved Cinderella ‘CiCi’ Names Howard and adored Liam ‘Sully’ Sullivan. What a sweetheart. Just a nice, honorable guy. The fact that he took care of his mom, with Lupus made him even more attractive. A perfect blend of sweet and steam. I couldn’t put it down.
CiCi is a newly divorced, single mom at the Oasis Hot Springs for her best friends wedding. A chance encounter with the hot bartender ends in a hot night spent together. When the hot bartender turns out to be the owner of the resort and the best man at the same wedding, defying the connection they felt proves impossible, along with their hands to themselves.
I loved everything about this book from the way the past and future characters were woven into the story to the way the way the story progressed between CiCi and Liam. Though it was just over a weekend it felt longer and left me wanting more. Can’t wait to read Resisting Romeo.
Wow! Cinderella “CiCi” & Liam connected for an explosive one night stand! Both of them were cheated on by their respective spouse & ended up divorced. Now they both are hurt, mistrusting & overly cautious. At their surprise meeting the next day, misunderstandings were the theme. They had each used fake names & Liam thought CiCi was a cheater. Could they straighten everything out or would they just go their separate ways?
What a wickedly steamy story! The scenes were hot & intense. The connection between the main characters came across instantly. I’m usually not a fan of this type of story because I think a true connection takes time. This story was an exception to that. Since they were using “fake” names, they were both more open & honest. I felt this was a truly entertaining & enjoyable read.
This duo is one of my favorites and you can never go wrong in picking up one of their books! Seducing Cinderella is the second book in their Steamy Weekends series and this one is definitely worth picking up!
Cinderella “Cici” Howard is going through a lot since she has been basically raising her 10-year old twin boys on her own and couple that with her husband serving her with divorce papers. Not to mention that, but her closest friend, Aubrey, is getting married, so she’s heading off to be part of her wedding party. When she gets to the resort where the wedding will take place, a chance encounter with a handsome man might be just what she needs without even knowing it now that her divorce is final.
Liam “Sully” Sullivan is a former NFL star who now owns a few resorts. His best friend is getting married and while he’s not only going to be the best man, he’s also providing the venue and his assistant is helping with all of the wedding plans. When a bartender doesn’t show up, he ends up pinch hitting and in the end encounters the most beautiful woman he thinks he’s ever seen.
CiCi has decided that this trip is going to be about change and about focusing on herself and so she engages in some flirting with the “bartender”, Liam. When it is reciprocated, she’s not sure what to do at first, but she knows she likes it. It’s clear from the beginning that they have chemistry and they both find it very easy to talk to one another. They figure that one night together will do them both good, but you know what they say about best laid plans…
I really enjoyed these characters and how things ultimately played out between Liam and CiCi. They both had been through so much in their previous relationships that you were definitely cheering for them to get their HEA. Another great one by Melanie Shawn!