New Year’s Eve, the time when people wash away one year and welcome the next.Tessa Richards is no different.As the eighteen-year-old fancies herself for a night out with her best friend, Aimee Butler, excitement ripples through her nerves with the idea of spending the occasion at a night club dancing in the New Year.Much to Tessa’s surprise, Aimee hasn’t been entirely honest. Her best friend sets … honest. Her best friend sets them up at a party hosted by the object of Tessa’s affection; the gorgeous and enigmatic Ethan Alderidge.
Talking for the first time, an instant connection zaps between the two.
Tessa’s inexperience and untimely humour lead her away from the experienced cool and collective dream man.
As she plays the wallflower and stands alone in the garden contemplating her thoughts, the stroke of midnight ticks closer.
The cheers of the countdown—Ten, nine, eight, seven, six—echo in her ears from inside the party.
Her eyes meet Ethan in the threshold with midnight only seconds away.
Tessa’s mind races unsure if she will get that first kiss from the man of her dreams.
This is a new series of short stories from husband and wife writing team, Zane and Jenna Michaelson.
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This was a great story with a great friendship humor and hoping Tessa gets what she wants for the new year. Can’t wait to see how this story turns out
Aimee is a friend who gets you out of your comfort zone and doesn’t have a filter with her mouth. Where as, Tessa is quiet who needs a friend like Aimee to help her reach out. Love the writing team of Zane and Jenna Michaelson! I can imagine with this first short story of “The Midnight Series”, that they had fun writing together. I look forward to continue reading Aimee and Tessa’s growth and friendship journey. Don’t miss out on this six part series of laughter, friendship, and love.
This is book one in this series and it is hilarious. You have two 18 year old girls going out on New Years Eve. What could possibly happen. You will laugh at Aimee and her antics. Tess is the quiet one. A must read and enjoy.
This is so much fun to read, I absolutely loved it. I really enjoyed the friendship between Tessa and Amiee. You will laugh very much reading this. I just love how Amiee makes you crack up. Zane and Jenna Michaelson are an exceptional husband and wife writing team. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next with Tessa and Ethan. What will Amiee say next to make us laugh? You will love this once you start reading. I cannot recommend this enough. A must, must amazing read.
Brilliant and funny!!
Oh I loved this first part! Aimee is hilarious and I laughed out loud so many times; such a contrast to Tess’s gentle personality. Ethan is a perfect gentleman and I can’t wait to see what happens with their relationship in the rest of the series!!
Such a fun story to read while celebrating the new year.
Everyone wants to have that special someone by their side at midnight. Tessa and Aimee are no different.
Tessa’s innocence is endearing and such a contrast to her best friend Aimee, who is loud, blunt, sarcastic and absolutely hilarious. She’s the friend we all need in our life. The one who is genuine and keeps you smiling.
Beware, do not take sips of water while reading unless your e-reader is water resistant. Aimee will have you bursting with laughter as she attempts to guide Tess towards Ethan before the clock strikes twelve.
This husband and wife co-writhing team have done a great job of bringing the reader into this sweet and funny romance. A fantastic short read I highly recommend.
I absolutely loved this hilarious short story of friendship between two best friends Tess and Aimee….
Everyone needs an Aimee in their lives, shes’s very crass with her sayings and her straightforwardness, but she had me in fits of laughter with all her ramblings and terminologies… I’m so looking forward to the next part of this series, and dying to see what happens between Tess and her dream man Ethan.
This is a great start to a new short series. Tessa and Aimee are amazing characters that are hilarious. This short story does leave you hanging but grabs your attention leaving you wanted more.
What a great short read! It has had me in stitches, Aimee had me rolling round, laughing my head off!! Reading about them getting ready for a boozy New Year’s Eve house party, lol! Will Tessa be where Oregon she wants to be with when the clock strikes midnight?!
Next!!!!!!
Wow! This book was sweet, funny, and beautifully written.
I really enjoyed this book, it was a good feel story, it made me laugh especially Aimee she was hilarious. I was left wanting more at the end.
What a great start to a new series from the Michaelson’s they do write so well together so its really nice to see them writing together again! I’m really looking forward to the rest of this series.
I can highly recommend this book and these two authors.
Very well written and a good storyline. Love how Tessa’s father is not afraid to tell it like it is. Looking forward to seeing what happens between Tessa and Nathan
Before the Clock Strikes Twelve was an enjoyable read. I really liked the friendship between Tessa and Aimee. I really liked the banter between the two. The book is a short read and is the first story of a series.
Oh my what a story. Sweet yet sexy, this one feels like delayed gratification. Toss in the hilarious interaction between Tessa and Aimee and this is a fabulous story. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.