One amazing night changes everything.Level-headed and responsible, Clara generally makes all the right decisions. Given her life behind the screen and her drive to be successful, she has to. While having fantasies of a one-night stand is one thing, actually following through in a supply closet at a club with a guy she’s never met before… Bad idea. But just when she thinks that glorious night is … glorious night is merely fodder for daydreams, he walks through the door of her roommate’s party, and her world gets ten-times smaller.
Damon loves women, always has, and that night at the club was supposed to be a one and done. But Damon can’t get his mystery girl out of his head. When he inexplicably runs into her while ringing in the new year with his best friend, he realizes that it’s fate and becomes determined to do anything to make her his.
Unfortunately, somebody has other ideas that threaten their happiness, and neither realizes just how close the threat has gotten until it’s too late.
This is a novella with a hero that is obsessed with his girl and who doesn’t love that!
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I had just finished reading an emotional story and i had a busy week and just wanted something short and sweet and when i picked up Dipped in Gold i knew i had found exactly what i had wanted and needed.
This book is a novella but just because it’s short doesn’t mean it didn’t pack a punch. We met Damon and Clara in Wrapped in Red but you could still read this as a standalone. I really loved these two characters and this was hot and sexy as well.
I really loved this story and the characters it was sweet, but had some action and had a great story, you won’t be disappointed if you pick this book up at all, don’t want to say too much about this book as i will give it away but i really loved liked it
Dipped in Gold by S.A. Clayton is an awesome standalone story that will blow you away. There are some return characters that play into the story but are just secondary this time but still just as important. This story has it all, sex, a budding romance, danger and a stalker, what more does a story need…. a happy ending? Well you will just have to read it to find out! With outstanding characters and a unique storyline, I couldn’t put down this book down. Dipped in Gold is worth 5-golden stars!
On a night out to support her roommate and best friend, Clara has an encounter with a handsome stranger, and she can’t seem to forget him. Clara dreams of the stranger that helped her out of her comfort zone and wishes she had given him her name and number. Damon hasn’t stopped talking about the ray of sunshine that lite up his night a month ago. Now at his best friend’s party he sees the mysterious woman and she still shines as bright as the sun. The chemistry is over the top for Damon and Clara, but can it continue to burn bright or will it burn out altogether. Damon thinks that Clara is the one, and with her being harassed by an internet stalker Damon his willing to do whatever it takes to keep her safe, alive and with him forever.
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MY REVIEW- DIPPED IN GOLD BY AUTHOR S.A. CLAYTON
By Judy Robichaud/Dare to Love Romance Reviews
DIPPED IN GOLD IS THE PERFECT LITTLE 5 STAR PICK ME UP FEEL GOOD ROMANCE READ.
Life got in the way after reading Dipped in Gold by author S.A. Clayton and I didn’t write a review. When it came time to write my review, even though I loved it the first time, I read the book again to refresh my memory and I swear to you I loved the story even more the second time around.
Why? Because I was COMPLETELY & THOROUGHLY ENTERTAINED. I smiled while reading this story. I really enjoyed taking the journey alongside of beauty blogger Clara & dirty talking Damon, who by the way made my toes curl and my heart jump when he spoke, as they fell in insta-love. Their love affair was S.M.O.K.I.N.G. H.O.T!!! Did I mention it was HOT? It was funny, sexy, dramatic and had a suspense thriller aspect to it which I absolutely loved because I love trying to figure out the “who done it part”.
I was so happy the author wrote JJ & Liam, our hero & heroine from book 1 into this story because I really fell in love with them in Wrapped in Red, especially JJ and I thought they really added to this story. Completed it really. There were moments of hilarity because of them. And let’s not forget the loving Mama Jenn. Although they were the trying to be matchmakers to Clara & Damon they needn’t be. This couple knew what they wanted which was each other and went for it. The heroines were best friends as well as the heroes. Their roles in book 2 were not behind the scenes. They were right there throughout the story. But they never took away from the stars of this romance. Clara & Damon stole the show so to speak.
Honesty, I would never guess that S.A. Clayton was a new author. Her writing is superb and her stories are fun, flirty & fabulously hot. Not to mention highly entertaining.
This little gem was equally, if not better than Wrapped in Red, which I absolutely loved and I gave that book a 5-star rating. But alas, I had no choice but to give Dipped in Gold a 5-star rating but wishing I could give it more.
Even though it was a pretty quick read, there was a lot packed into it. But none of it was “filler fluff”. Kudos to the author for that. Every page I turned was enjoyable and I always looked forward to reading more.
When I turned that very last page, I was really sad because I had enjoyed these characters and the story so very much and had to say goodbye to Clara, Damon, JJ & Liam because the “By Chance” series ended. But I thank the author for writing this duet. I truly loved it.
Although I had received an advanced reader copy of this book. I purchased my very own copy. Simply put, Dipped in Gold is the perfect little 5 star pick me up, feel good romance read and I highly recommend it. I look forward to reading more from S.A. Clayton.
Dipped in Gold is a total HOT read. This was every woman’s fantasy come true. I mean who wouldn’t want a hot one-night stand in a supply closest of a night club with a total hot stranger. Well that’s what happened to Clara.
Clara is YouTube make-up vblogger who lives her life on the straight and narrow and never does anything like having a one-night stand. However, she is not able get that one night in the supply closest out of her head.
Damon is a total player who’s use to the one-night stands but that one night in the closest has him thrown off his game. He’s not able to get that mystery woman out of his head, which leads him on his mission of trying to find that mystery woman.
Fast forward to New Year’s Eve when both Clara and Damon come face to face at their mutual friends party. This is where the fireworks happen and I’m not taking about New Year’s Eve fireworks.
So, if you are looking for a HOT read with suspense thrown in then you NEED to run and grab this book. This is an AMAZING New Year read. This book will definitely keep you warm on a cold winter nights. It will have you sweating!!
Damon can’t get the woman from four weeks ago from his mind, even going back to the club to try to find her.
All Clara wants to do is leave the party, tired of being hit on but JJ wants her to stay and meet Liam’s friend Damon, who JJ assures her is different to the other work friends. She never expected it to be the club guy she’s been thinking about or that he was Liam’s best friend.
Damon can’t believe the woman he’s been looking for is in front of him, more that he’s friend lets them know that she’s the one he’s been obsessing over. He used to bring home different girls each night and now his nervous, he only wants Clara and will do everything he can to make sure she knows it.
I wasn’t going to review this title because I was one of the author’s beta readers, but I changed my mind. LOL
Okay, so here’s what I have to say … I was ridiculously impressed on her first draft of this book. I barely had any suggestions at all. Why was I impressed, you ask? Let me tell you why …. I wasn’t a huge fan of her first book (you can read my review to find out why) and I didn’t really have any intentions of reading this book at all because, in all honesty, the problems I had with the first book I didn’t think the author could just snap her fingers and fix and I wasn’t putting my reading time on it again. Well color me surprised because she did! THAT is why I was ridiculously impressed. It wasn’t perfect, but it was 1000 times the book her first book was, to me that is.
Now I want to tell you something that has nothing to do with this book and everything to do with this author. This chic is a class act ya’ll. She read my review of her first book and contacted me via email, not to disparage me or my opinions, as we so often see from authors on social media, but to ask for help . She was humble, respectful and solicitous, about every point I made. I was stunned stupid for a good minute . I have never been on the receiving end of any attacks for my views on any book (that I can think of lol) but I have witness the backlash that can snowball into ridiculous proportions via social media, which is why I was stunned at the email. So, I just wanted to point out this author’s sincere eagerness to do better and willingness to absorb critical reviews in order to learn. I respect the heck out of her, and I really loved this story (even on its first draft) so go forth and enjoy it also!
Siobhan, what can I say, you did it again!!! SOOOOOOO GOOD!! I couldn’t put it down at all! I loved the storyline, and I had been waiting on their story! LOL!
You left me wanting more from Clara and the mystery man at the club at the end of Wrapped in Red, and I was sooooo ready to read this!! THANK YOU!!
I loved Clara and Damon’s story!! They met on a random night at the club and had some hot hot hot sexy times in a utility closet lol!
Each went back and told their BFFs, and little did they know that they actually know each others BFFs!!!
Liam and JJ are having a New Years eve party and of Course both Damon and Clara are both invited, and they run into each other. SURPRISE! It’s the mystery guy from the club, and it’s the girl he’s been obsessing with and trying to find online from the club!
Talk about a twist in the book! I didn’t see it coming, and HOLY WOW!!! Kept me turning page after page to get to the bottom of what was going on. Looking and down and seeing 13 mins left in the book, and wondering can he save her in time?
The storyline was amazing, and sooooooo good! Seriously so good!! Siobhan’s writing and storytelling is amazing! The way she can captivate you from the beginning and hold your attention all the way through a story! SO GOOD!
My fave quote:
Seriously, I’m going to kill every person who writes something about fucking my girl. My girl? Since when did that happen?
Dipped in Gold is a good read. It’s book two in the By Chance series. It can be read as a standalone. If you read the first one, Wrapped In Red, then you met Clara and Damon already. Damon is a lady’s man so it’s not a big deal when he hooks up with a mystery girl at a club. Clara is a down to earth girl. She not one for one night stands so it’s out of character for her to hook up with Damon one night at the club. Damon would love to see his mystery girl again and he gets his wish when their paths cross again. This time Damon is all in and want to make Clara his. This two were great characters. I enjoyed the story line. There was sexy times wrapped but in some suspense. It’s a short quick read that you should check out.
This book (really a novella) is number two in the By Chance series, but can be read as a stand-alone. This is a super quick read, so I don’t want to give too much away with my review.
Damon Cunningham and Clara Simmons have a hot and steamy one-night stand, but that doesn’t stop them from thinking about each other. Then low and behold their best friends are JJ and Liam (Wrapped in Red) and are throwing a party…and BAM Damon and Clara are heating the up pages once again! I really loved these two characters, their chemistry, and the hot sex scenes. The suspense of Clara’s stalker kept me trying to figure the who, what why and where!
I loved this book highly recommend for anyone who loves insta books!
OMG loved Clara and Damon story from start to finish, Even a year there one night stand there chemistry is sizzle HOT, plus theres a few twists along the way. I highly recommend this story,I voluntarily to review an advance reader copy. Loved S.A
Enjoyable storyline with great leading characters. Plenty of steamy scenes in the book. I enjoyed the catching up with Liam & JJ in this book.
Loved this book from the beginning. The one night stand in the supply closet will leave you wanting more. Clara and Damon aren’t looking for nothing else but a one night stand wasn’t enough.
This is a fast read and with lots of romance and sexy scenes. I love the twist in the story. Clara is a YouTuber and finds herself with a mystery.
Clara and Damon are perfect for each other and you will love them.
4 STARS
Another fantastic read from S.A. Clayton. Clara and Damon’s story was sexy, yet sweet. Their chemistry was intense, with the insta-love thrown into the mix.
This is the second book in the By Chance Duet, but can be read as a standalone. Dipped in Gold by S.A. Clayton is a MUST read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ELITE!!!
This was a quick read for me. I enjoyed book 1 of this duet (Wrapped in Red) so I was excited to dive right into this one. I was not disappointed! Super hot, add in some suspense and voila!
This is the 2nd book in this series and is Clara and Damon’s story. This is a quick read which is well written and has action, twists, danger, undeniable chemistry, romance and love, which had me hooked throughout this addictive page turner. I recommend for all.
Insta-lone is one of my favorite tropes to read and Dipped in Gold did it well. I loved Clara and Damon’s connection. Yes, it was hot, heavy, and quick, but it was also so much more. Their romance felt real and the way Damon tried to slow things down and make the desire they feel into something more substantial had me swooning all the swoons. Plus, he’s just so protective of Clara and let’s not forget he’s sexy as hell.
S.A. Clayton owes me a big cup of coffee because I stayed up way past my bedtime reading Dipped in Gold! I’m also not even a little sorry. Dripping with plenty of steam, sexiness, and suspense it was definitely an unputdownable read.
So freakin’ good!
This is the conclusion to the By Chance duet and it was even better than the first story Wrapped in Red. No easy feat though because that was a great story. Besties and love were at the heart of each read so no wonder I couldn’t wait to dive into Clara’s story…
Once again, love quickly followed insta-lust and it was all what I want when reading romance. To have a super hot, steamy encounter to mean more. To be more. And was it ever! I’m not usually a fan of insta-anything but this author has made me fall in love with her characters and their unorthodox courtships. Clara and Damon could have written the book on heat and the roller coaster ride that can be love. And that book? It was freakin’ fantastic! Throw in a bestie we all deserve and it was reading perfection…
I’m still finding it hard to believe this is a new author with just two books written. I was hoping for a long backlist to catch up on but sadly I’ll have to wait for more… And I will be!
*Reviewed for Nerdy Dirty & Flirty
My first review for 2020 and we’re off to a good start. This book was light, funny and HOT and steamy in all the right places. Clara and Damon had serious chemistry going on. The whole mystery as to who is coming after her was just icing on the cake.
My first new-to-me author and I’m diggin her vibe. 2020 is off to a great start.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads Blog***
This was the first book I’ve read by S.A Clayton, but it won’t be the last; I absolutely enjoyed reading this book. Clara and Damon’s chemistry was off the charts immediately. What was intended to be a one time thing without knowing the other person turned into so much more for both of them. I loved the romance and the steaminess throughout, I only wish the story didn’t end.
Ahh! Such a sweet and sexy read by S.R Clayton. Damon and Clara have great chemistry. With a little suspense thrown in this book i found it enjoyable and devoured the pages right to the very end. It’s a quick read and gives you enough to be satisfied.