If you’re a guy like me, and you find yourself having banged your sexy new boss—the school principal—in the back of your Jeep one drunken night, here’s a few takeaways based on my experience…Lesson One: Always get her FULL name.Lesson Two: Consider asking what she does for a living.Lesson Three: Find out why she’s moved to town. Get details. Details are crucial.Lesson Four: Don’t alter her bio … moved to town. Get details. Details are crucial.
Lesson Four: Don’t alter her bio in front of an auditorium of high school students unless you know she has a sense of humor for that sort of thing.
Lesson Five: If you ignore Lesson Four, apologize instead of flirt when you’re sent to the principal’s office.
Lesson Six: NEVER sleep with her again.
Lesson Seven: Pay attention to this one—it’s the most important of them all.
Don’t fall for your one-night stand.
Class dismissed.
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I have been with this amazing duo since their very first book released and each time I read one they get better and better. Lessons from a One-Night Stand the first book in their new series The Bailey’s enamored me from the beginning, so much so I had it read in less than a day. Austin and Holly were fun, sexy and swoon-worthy. Watching their relationship build was hot, hot, hot! How can you go wrong with a sexy Baseball Coach/Teacher and the school Principal…… you can’t and it definitely makes for some steamy compromising situations. I absolutely fell in love with this family, the love and support they have for each other will pull you and have you begging for more. I am so anxious for each siblings story and how it unfolds, plus how could you go wrong with the juicy gossip from Lake Starlight Buzz Wheel! If you’re ready for Austin and Holly plus the rest of the Bailey Clan grab this read now!
I love each and every Piper Rayne series yet am amazed at how effortlessly it seems this pair of authors nails the families & characters with humor & heart! Another 5-Star start to the series with Lessons from a One-Night Stand, Book 1 of the The Baileys Series! I am not going to tell you how wonderful the character’s are or reiterate the books blurb. Yes, all the character’s are all unique & amazing, every single one, from Austin & Holly, to all the secondary characters and let me tell you the Bailey clan is huge. I do want to say my favorite part of the book … the continued whispers around town from speculation of who owned the handprint seen in the fogged & steamy back window of Austin’s jeep the was parked behind the diner Saturday’ night. The guesses ranged from Austin to a mystery women, but, finally everyone started focusing on Holly, because, of course, everyone could see Austin & Holly had some kind of undeniable connection, these two certainly had some smoking hot chemistry. This book will not disappoint, told from dual POV’s, with loads of witty banter the pages of this read are just plain hilarious but what else would we expect from the writing duo that makes up Piper Rayne. These two minds that brainstorm & create their relateable characters in every new series is truly amazing, really appreciated and liked that the reads were given the insight behind this series included at the end of the book. Piper Rayne delivers with this freaking hilarious, entertaining, tremendous start to the Baileys series with Lessons from a One-Night Stand, definitely one-click and enjoy this delightfully, delicious RomCom!
I did receive an advanced copy, but, also purchased the book too and am voluntarily leaving my voluntary own opinion with this review.
“Sometimes you don’t even realize you’re missing a piece of your puzzle until you find it.”
A spontaneous meeting on Saturday night. Fun on four wheels. Two co-workers, a small town in Alaska and a mysterious blogger with aspirations to Gossip Girl.
Holly is the new principal at the school where Austin teaches and coaches the baseball team. And the problems would end there if it was not for a certain blog, which told the whole city of the fun these two had, on the back of the young man’s jeep at Saturday night. And with the chemistry between them, getting away from each other becomes a difficult task, even knowing that three months is the expiration date of this relationship.
Despite being a novel with daring scenes, family is the key word in the book. For both Austin and Holly. Each of them has a different relationship with their family, but both have a slight pinch of drama. In Austin’s family, apart from the problems, we have the good parts, love and fun. In Holly’s family, we have a revelation that can disrupt the future of this couple.
The author’s writing has a great rhythm, provides a fluid reading, fun and full of small and funny surprises. Anyone who enjoys Lauren Blakely’s books will undoubtedly love Piper Rayne’s romantic comedies. The city’s foundation day parade, the Bailey family and the calls of Holly and Dana are some of the highlights of the narrative.
A book full of comedy scenes, with a wonderful family and that leaves you anxious for the next books of the series. And I can not wait.
***ARC received in exchange of an honest opinion***
I loved this book so much and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series. The characters are so likable and relatable. I loved all of them and the love story is sigh worthy. Wonderful, wonderful read.
I loved this book. It’s everything you love about romance.
Austin is a teacher and baseball coach at the local school. Austin is the oldest of the Bailey children. Austin gets tongue tied and in the local buzz when he meets the new principal Holly. Holly has her own agenda for moving to Alaska. Can the buzz and sparks with Austin get her stay ?
I had the chance to read an ARC of LESSONS FROM A ONE-NIGHT STAND from Piper Rayne, and I kid you not when I say that it was everything I didn’t even realize I needed in my life. I was – admittedly – in a bit of a book slump, and this one took me right out of it. I was cracking up like a crazy person from the very first page, and if there’s one book you add on to read this weekend – or this month! – it has to be this one. It’s that good. It’s that swoon-worthy. And it gave me some much needed laughs that I was honestly desperate for. Definitely six stars in my book! Loved it!
Holly is on a mission and knows not to get attached while she is in Alaska. Austin has a goal after graduation, and it is finally time for him to start living his own life.
These two weren’t ready for each other, and the journey they took was such a growing experience for both of them.
I loved how upfront these two were from the start. They tried to deny their feelings and didn’t expect anything from the other person. They both wanted each other to have their dreams come true and wasn’t about to stand in the way.
I also loved this community, the gossip site, and how word traveled fast. They looked out for for each other and made sure everyone was taken care of.
Oh the Baileys…I fell hard for this family. They have now become one of my favorite fictional families, and I cannot wait to see what Piper Rayne has in store for the rest of the siblings.
-An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review.-
GAH!! Lessons From a One-Night Stand was funny, delicious, emotional and so sexy. I enjoyed Holly and Austin so much. It had a fantastic family dynamic and a heat level that could melt the buttons off your kindle. I loved the small-town feel and can’t wait for more of the Baileys!
When high school biology teacher and baseball Coach Austin Bailey realizes the new sexy Principal, Holly Radcliffe, not only looks familiar but is his one night-stand from a few nights earlier, the fireworks could not be any more potent between them. But with both of them with one foot out the door (and their connection to strong to be denied,) they are forced to reevaluate what they really want and need in life.
I really enjoyed this story as it was surprisingly emotionally charged. I felt the connection between Holly and Austin immediately and hoped they would be able to see what was right in front of them. I loved that Austin was such a strong and solid alpha with such a devotion to his family. I can’t wait for Brooklyn’s book and more antics from Lake Starlight! Bravo! 4.5 stars! ~Ratula
Sometimes a one-night stand is so much more.
When a drink, a look, and unadulterated lust pull two people together in a parking lot for all the town’s electronic gossip rag to see, life gets … complicated. Especially when one is the man who’s spent his whole adult existence sacrificing his dreams to be there for everyone but himself, and the other is the new temporary principal needing to make a good impression.
Piper Rayne pulls you into this first book of the Bailey family saga–a delightful story filled with unforgettable characters and a happily ever after.
I loved everything about this story, especially the steamy start and how these two worked out their challenges in order to be together. A great start to a fantastic series.
Read: 2/9/19
Lessons from a One-Night Stand was the first book in the Baileys series by Piper Rayne. It was my first book by the authors.
The Baileys were the heart and soul of Lake Starlight, Alaska. There were nine siblings: Austin, Savannah, Brooklyn, Rome (twin), Denver (twin), Juno, Kingston, Phoenix (twin) and Sedona (twin). Austin was the oldest at thirty. Their parents died when he was twenty one and he became the guardian to the seven youngest. He returned to Lake Starlight, accepted a position at the High School as a coach and teacher and raised his siblings until the youngest were now seniors in high school about to graduate.
The authors set the stage well for the series. I loved the family dynamics and there was promise for a great series. I can’t wait to read all of their stories. Lessons From A One Night Stand was Austin’s story and how can you not love Austin. He was sexy, smart, funny, loyal and gorgeous.
Holly Radcliffe was the temporary High School Principal, covering a maternity leave until the end of the year. She was pretty straight laced, but likable as well. And I loved her best friend Dana, she needed a Bailey brother as well, but I digress.
The storyline was light hearted and fun and I was engaged from the beginning to the end. It also had some life lessons packed into it, providing additional substance and depth. Although the main storyline was fairly predictable, I enjoyed the journey and the stage was set for a successful and entertaining series. Next up is Brooklyn in Advice From a Jilted Bride.
SNEAK PEEK REVIEW
This was such a sweet start to a new series! Who would have guess that the one night stand between Austin Bailey and Holly Radcliffe would end up in the town’s The Buzz Wheel website. It was a steamy tell according to the rumors. This story entailed many laughs, banter, and of course lessons to be learned.
We are introduced to a family dynamic that will have your mind spinning on keeping up who is who and become engrossed in a small town in Alaska that will have you itching for you to go visit. This book definitely did not disappoint. Looking forward to reading more!
I think this is my first Piper Rayne book. I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Loved all the fleshed out characters & storyline. Austin is my hero!! I am a fan & can’t wait to read about the other Bailey siblings!
What a fantastic read! As always Piper Rayne knows how to knock it out of the park! Lessons from a one-night stand was a cute and sweet story. It was also a quick read. The characters are perfect for one another and is written in DUO pov.
Lessons From a One-Night Stand is the first book of The Bailey’s Book. I cannot wait for Advice from a Jilted Bride.
4.5 Stars
Austin Bailey is Lake Starlight, Alaska’s beloved baseball coach and high school teacher, who very rarely finds time for a hook-up. And as luck would have it, after the hottest one-night stand in history, he finds his mystery woman a lot closer than he is… comfortable with.
Holly Radcliffe came to Alaska to fill in as temporary principal at the local high school. Running into her one-night stand is definitely… inconvenient… but being featured in the local gossip website is by far, decidedly worse.
Both Austin and Holly’s time in Lake Starlight is temporary… and it would be a very bad idea for them to have a repeat of that unforgettable one-night stand…
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Lessons from a One-Night Stand was an adorable and enchanting read that is set in the remarkable town of Lake Starlight, Alaska, where the residents are loyal, welcoming, and always up in your business. Austin and Holly’s relationship has a predetermined expiration date before it even gets started, but why throw away a few months of getting to know each other if they already can’t seem to keep their hands to themselves?
When Austin lost his parents in an accident, he made the ultimate sacrifice for his future and moved home to Alaska to help raise his younger siblings. Now, years later and approaching the end of his parental duties, Austin is pursuing a career far away from his Alaska roots. Meeting Holly couldn’t have come at a worse time, but now that his future is finally in sight, Austin isn’t going to be derailed again so easily…
Holly is in Alaska for a dilemma of her own. With only a temporary job and her life waiting for her back in Florida, she knows that her time in Alaska is going to end soon, and she would prefer to go home without a broken heart. Austin is a man she knows is a game changer, but a real relationship between them is just not something that is in their future.
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Austin was such an atypical male lead. With his devotion to his family and his commitment to help them all when they needed him the most, he was never bitter about the sacrifices he once made. He was of course, sexy AF and possessed such a charming personality… perfect for talking Holly into giving him a chance they both know could end badly.
Holly is facing something very personal in Alaska, and in the process hiding her move from her mother. Scared of what she will find and never having felt more alone, Austin is quite a welcome distraction. I loved her for being a strong and independent woman, who didn’t give in easily or scare when life got complicated. I thought she was the perfect match to someone as loyal and straightforward as Austin.
I couldn’t get enough of this book, and I absolutely adored the town of Lake Starlight!! With the quirky residents and the thirst for gossip, I am so freaking excited at the large amounts of stories that seemed to be planned for this series! The Bailey family is filled with one fascinating character after another, and I am pretty much sitting here salivating for each and every one of their HEA’s!! Delightfully funny and entertaining as heck, don’t miss the first book in fantastic new series all about The Bailey’s!!
I received a complimentary copy of this book for my honest and unbiased review.
Such an amazing read! Love that this series is going to take place in Alaska, such beautiful landscapes to write and dream about!
This first book, was really great. Who knew that Alaska could be so much fun, I mean really! The town gossip blog is hysterical, stories up for 24 hours is great, and all done in good fun! The High School Coach and the new Principal, what a great trope. Throw in some drama, lots of it, and you have the perfect book!
You will want to visit Alaska after reading this story. A heartwarming read about attempting to follow your dreams and then realising what you wanted was right where you found it. Love the Bailey family and looking forward to their stories.
Ok listen I absolutely adore these two authors and their writing and didn’t think they could ever top some of their previous books but they just did with this series and this is just book 1!!!! I need to be able to give more than 5 stars like 10 stars would be better. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the series brings, I’ve only been this excited about a couple of series before being so anxious and not wanting to wait. Piper and Rayne are one of the best duo authors out there and I highly recommend that you start reading their books if you haven’t yet!! The build some of the best worlds and some of the most intriguing characters that stick with you and you want to reread over and over again. And that’s exactly what Austin and Holly did with me. I fell into that small little town in Alaska and didn’t want to ever leave. I also want to read that blog every day and have stories of every single character be there for the rest of my life….lol you will understand that after you read the book. I highly highly recommend this book!!!! – By Tina
My first Piper Rayne book but it won’t be my last! I was charmed by Austin & his siblings and look forward to the remaining books in the series.
Holly & Austin were looking for something more until they figured it out. I found it so relatable & was cheering for them right up to the end. Can’t wait for the next books in this series!