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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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!
5 Star Review Lessons From A One Night Stand (The Baileys #1) by Piper Rayne
Straight off the bat, I want to know if there are any employment opportunities in Lake Starlight, Alaska as I am ready to pack my bags and go.
Having read a couple of other books by Piper Rayne I immediately one clicked this little gem as soon as it released. I absolutely fell hard and fast for Austin and the entire Bailey clan. What a fabulous family they are and I wouldn’t mind being a part of it to be honest.
Austin is the head of the family, he gave up his dreams to coach College Baseball after the sudden death of his parents 9 years ago and came home to raise his siblings. What an honourable man he is, totally swoon worthy.
Of course he is a man with needs and he has a hot and sizzling one night stand. Only issue is the woman he has it with Holly, turns out to be the new relieving principal at the high school where he teaches.
Complications arise as their attraction continues to grow. Can they hide their involvement and keep it under the radar? Both Austin and Holly plan to leave Lake Starlight for greener pastures at the end of the school year. Can they keep it casual or will their hearts become entangled and heartbreak ensure?
Piper Rayne is off to a flying start in this new series if Lessons From a One Night Stand is anything to go by.
There is nothing that I did not love about this book. If you haven’t yet had the pleasure of reading this dynamic due, then do yourself a favour and check them out.
I have to say that I fell in love with this book from the very first page! The finesse in which the story flows is exceptional because it made me want to devour each page until I finished the book in one sitting.
Lessons from a One-Night Stand was so much fun to read. I absolutely adored Austin and Holly together. Their relationship was the perfect combination of hot and steamy, sweet and romantic and just about everything in between. What really made this book for me, however, was that family dynamics was at the heart of everything. Austin and his siblings have such amazing relationships, it’s incredible and very relatable And, Grandma Dori is hilarious! Holly’s relationship with her mom and best friend is also a great highlight.
This was a fantastic start to this new series and I simply can’t wait to see what is in store for the rest of the Bailey siblings.
Great read
This is such a great beginning to this series. Austin and Holly’s story was hot, funny and a page turner. Can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Austin Bailey, oldest brother of the Bailey siblings and seen as the town hero, had a one-night fling with this gorgeous woman in his jeep and on a Saturday night. Unfortunately for him, this event was published in glorious detail in the Lake Starlight BuzzWheel, the town’s gossip blog that follows all the gossip-worthy news of Lake Starlight, Alaska. What makes it even more scandalous is that the woman involved is Holly Radcliffe, the new high school principal where Austin is a teacher and the baseball team coach. Both characters learned of this happy instance when they met at the school assembly where Austin was assigned to introduce the new principal. To say that his jaw hit the floor would not be an exaggeration.
With such an auspicious beginning, you would think they would become enemies forever. However, Austin is very charming and magnetic, besides a hunk and a sex god, and he seems to be the best friend Holly could ask for. Their chemistry is so bright that they can’t seem to keep their hands off each other. They have several obstacles, like the BuzzWheel that chronicles all their doings, the school situation which enforces them to behave professionally and the fact that they are leaving town soon.
After nine years taking care of his younger siblings after their parent’s sudden death by car accident, Austin is looking for a coaching job at the University level, which is not available in their small town. Hope is on a secret mission in Lake Starlight, and is only covering the maternity leave of the high school principal. She plans on leaving town right after the school year ends. With such plans in place, all Austin and Hope can have is a fling, right?
Imagine life with eight brothers and sisters, in which the youngest ones, twin girls, are seniors at the high school where you are a teacher having a fling with the school principal. Imagine having everyone invested in your business, including a gossip blog that seems to have cameras all over town. And imagine having a goal but having a compulsion to stay with the person you are falling in love with. It’s like a ride in crazy town with parades. Great fun and great characters!
What a brilliant start to Piper Rayne’s new series. The Baileys <3<3<3
They always manage to bring the perfect blend of angst, drama and passion mixed with wit and humour that keeps you on the edge of your seat. They had me hooked from the very beginning.
Holly is new in town. Few drinks at the local bar + hot guy with serious chemistry = seriously hot quickie in the parking lot. Not a problem when they think they won't see each other again...……….
Can you imagine the OMG factor when you turn up for your new job as interim Principle at the High School and find out Mr hottie is one of the teachers and the coach.....AWKWARD!
Piper Rayne are simply brilliant at giving you not just great Primary characters but they set a scene filled with a town you fall in love with and secondary characters that intrigue you and entice you just as much as the main ones. Added bonus they have given us pure gold with the Baileys, with a family that big there are going to be some great tales.
Can't wait to read the next book in this series Advice From a Jilted Bride
I absolutely love this new series by Piper Rayne! I fell in love with Austin, Holly, and the entire Bailey family. Lessons from a One Night Stand has all the charm of a small town, along with the tight knit community, and gossip. I’m excited to read about about the eight other siblings.
They say you can’t come back home again and maybe that is for the best… Well, perhaps that is only best in some circumstances. If you are looking for answers and find yourself amongst a new and welcoming town like Lake Starlight, that you, like most of its residents, may never want to leave.
Full of gossip, but with all the charms of a small town, Lake Starlight only adds to this engrossing story about a one night stand that becomes so much more.
Both facing huge family centric stressors of different sorts, our two main characters, Holly and Austin Bailey, seek pleasure and comfort of one another for a night. They just have no clue how complicated things are about to get once they realize who the other is, after their one night together.
The complications, antics, and the story that unfolds as we get to know more about these two wonderful characters, the large Bailey family, and the town itself, had me completely enamored from the first chapter and it only got better from there.
I could not get the smile off of my face while reading this book and I cannot wait to discover more as the story continues in future books. I hope that you too will take time to meet the Baileys and all of those living in Lake Starlight.
As Always, Happy Reading!
“5/5 Beaming Brains!” – Lit-Up My Mind
When I heard Piper Ryane were going to have long book series I was super stoked. I just love their books I’m always sad to see the series end. I can already tell you I love the Baileys so much. They have a range of personalities and boy does Austin win me over right from the beginning. To learn what he did for his family makes your heart melt. This book had the humor and heart I come to anticipate from this writing duo. After finishing this book all I could think was I want more from this family now. Piper Rayne kicked this series off with a bang. It’s going to be hard to top Austin and Holly, but I have feeling they will blow me away with the rest of the family. One thing I loved this book is it has dual points of view not the norm for Piper Rayne, but one I truly appreciate.
5 A New Family to Love Stars!!
I’ve devoured every single book by this author duo and I was so excited when I heard there was a new series coming from them. This book, the first book in the series sets us up perfectly to love ALL THINGS when it comes to the Bailey’s and specifically Austin Bailey.
Seeing as this is our introduction to this series, for me it’s like getting two stories in one! We get the back story of all the goings on in this tiny little Alaskan town, specifically who this family is and what love means in this family…and it means a lot! Enter Holly Radcliffe and all bets are off for this man.
There are some moments that I was crying I was laughing so hard. I can always rely on these two authors to have me snort laughing, usually in the most inappropriate places, like my cubicle at work, but oh well!
These two are drawn together, but Holly is town for a very specific reason and it doesn’t include falling in love with a man that’s raising his siblings!! And as much as others would like to take credit for them meeting, Austin won’t give that any credence. What he wants and does concentrate on is making Holly his…even if there’s a comedy of errors of them getting to their HEA!
I’m completely on board with this series, with this family and everything this amazing duo writes!
Austin and Holly spend a sexy, steamy weekend together. They don’t expect to see each other again. Surprise! Holly is the new principal of the school and Austin is a coach at the same high school. This story was fun, fresh and steamy. I really enjoyed reading and recommend this book.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
Piper Rayne is one of my go to authors for a fun contemporary romance. This is the first in the new series The Baileys. Austin Bailey is the oldest of nine children. When his parents die suddenly, he leaves behind his dream of becoming a pro Baseball player to raise his siblings at the age of 21. Nine years later, he is teaching and coaching at Lake Starlight Alaska and the last two siblings are graduating from High School. He is planning on finally pursuing his dream of coaching at a college level and leaving his hometown. The problem is, the woman he had a one night stand with turns out to be the new substitute Principal at the high school he teaches at. Both are there for three months before they leave, will they have just a fun fling, or will it become more. Love all of the characters and cannot wait to read the rest of the Bailey’s stories.
Every time I read a book by this author duo I feel happy #TRUTH
First, the story-line was amusing and cute but yet not dumb(ish). It felt natural and relatable and very much just FUN. The characters, and I mean ALL OF THEM, will capture your attention and make you TBR every Bailey sibling that is coming in the future 🙂
The Baileys … I mean damn, they are just ridiculously awesome. This will be one of those family series that you will have to start from the beginning because they are that endearing! You will not want to miss a single moment of their individual journey nor their family journey ….
But let’s talk about the greatness that is Austin Bailey for now. *swoon* Everything about this character is likable you guys. I mean everything! And Holly …. *sigh* soooooo much love. They both clicked and took off the story into an emotional and captivating journey that will hook you from page one. Right this minute I’m thinking about their story and smiling like a lunatic …
This is gonna be a hell of a series #TRUST
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Austin Bailey gives the reader his perspective on who he is and what’s going on in his life. He also lets us know that he’s the head of the family. You can instantly see the camaraderie between the Bailey siblings. Holly Radcliffe is off to a really good start. Good for us – I loved her analogy when it came to her mom.
Sometimes when we start a series, and the author/authors start creating their world, things can seem to take a long time. You can tell our authors have been doing this for a while because the scenes move smoothly from one to the next. Nothing seems to be drawn out. You’ll enjoy getting to know the Baileys.
Austin is an interesting character because of what he’s done and where he wants to go in his life. That doesn’t stop him from being the bad boy holding out the temptation apple getting the woman to enjoy what he’s offering. With Holly there were times where she seems to have command of her world – you couldn’t pay me enough to try and do her job. But there were times where she seemed a little unsure of herself. I liked that the authors gave her a friend that she could call to get some reassurance.
I enjoyed getting to know Austin’s other family members as well. His grandmother is one hot ticket and reminded me of my own. As far as his siblings, I get to know them just enough that I’m curious as to how our authors are going to handle each of their stories. One who comes to mind is Phoenix. She’s a character that gives me mixed messages and part of that is probably her age – so of course I want to know more.
You know a book is going to be good when you can see the heat between the two main characters. But you’ll also see moments where you can laugh at someone – or at the very least chuckle. This is one reason a book can be considered a page-turner. If you’re someone that likes to try and complete a read in one day, make sure you start this book early. You’re not going to rush through anything because you’re not going to want to miss a thing – a hint, maybe. I loved the idea of a town gossip for the 21st century – will this continue throughout the series. The ending couldn’t be better. It was both romantic and a tease.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
This was my first read by Piper Rayne and I’m hooked. I loved this one. The Baileys are a big family. The family has great dynamics. Austin is the oldest Bailey. He and his sister, Savannah, have run the family after their parents died. Austin is funny guy but really hasn’t lived his life the way he wanted too. The youngest twins are getting ready to graduate from high school and Austin is ready to move on to coach college. Holly comes to town. She’s there for a temp job but she has something else she wants to do there too. Her and Austin paths cross a lot and they have great chemistry. They also have some fun banter. I loved everything about this story. I can’t wait to read about the Baileys.
This is the first book in a brand new series, The Baileys. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read the rest of the series.
This follows nine siblings. Each will get a book of their own.
This is Austin’s book. He is the oldest. He gave up his dreams of playing professional baseball so he could raise his younger siblings. He was only 21 when their parents died.
He’s now the baseball coach at the highschool. He’s also a teacher. His youngest sisters are graduating and it’s time for him to chase his dream of coaching college ball.
But after having a one-night stand in the back of his jeep, her learns a few lessons.
It may take him awhile to figure them out though.
He is a great guy. I mean he’s really great. Not too many would make the sacrifices he has made.
Holly is new to town. She has a reason for coming to Alaska from Florida.
I’m not telling though.
She is an awesome person.
I loved how the story went and Buzz Wheel!
I can’t wait for the next!
Sometimes your one-night stand shows up in the least expected place possible . . . . like as the new principal at the school you happen to be teaching in.
Austin has given everything to his family after his parents died. He has no regrets, but he’s ready for something more now that his siblings are grown and he can go after his dreams that were put on hold while he stayed home to help raise them. It’s time to pursue his dream of being a college-level coach and leave his highschool days behind forever.
Holly wants something she’s never had and takes a temporary job as the new principal in small town Alaska to go after it. Things don’t go as planned, however. Instead she finds Austin and a small town, she can’t help but to fall in love with both.
Holly and Austin are both chasing dreams that seem to be pulling them in opposite directions, but their attraction is off the charts hot and their friendship grows stronger each day . . . even if they are one of the town’s favorite couples to gossip about!
The funny thing about dreams, however, is that they sometimes seem to change without us even realizing it . . . And, maybe giving the town something to talk about isn’t so bad after all!
Lessons from a One-Night Stand was so much fun to read. I absolutely adored Austin and Holly together. Hot and steamy, sweet and romantic and just about everything in between. What really made this book for me, however, was that family was at the center of everything. Austin and his siblings have such amazing relationships, it’s incredible and very real feeling. And, Grandma Dory is a hoot! Holly’s relationship with her mom and best friend is also a highlight.
The comedy factor with the town’s gossip website is comedy gold . . . with Holly and Austin being frequent targets of the Buzz Wheel. Lessons from a One-Night Stand was simply sexy, funny, sweet and just plain awesome. 5 stars!
Austin Bailey is a biology teacher and baseball coach for the high school he works at. When he picks up a beautiful woman in a bar one night it is all over the local gossip column for the way they fogged up his jeep. Unfortunately he should have asked a few more questions that night as it may have landed him in some hot water with his new boss.
Dr. Holly Radcliffe has taken a job to be a temporary principal in Alaska but has come up for a personal reason as well. Little is she expecting the gossip of the small town atmosphere and she seems to find her name constantly in the “press”.
When Austin and Holly discover who one another really is how will they be able to keep their distance without stirring up even more gossip? With Austin making plans to leave Alaska where will Holly be aiming to stay?
This is such a great book filled with laughs, romance and a few sentimental moments to hit every chord and emotion!
This writing duo always has me excited for every new book that they release and I was super excited that they had a new series coming out!
I thought Austin was such a great character and I loved how he gave up everything he wanted to come home and take care of his siblings. He put their lives ahead of his own and even though he didn’t resent them you could tell he was a little frustrated when some of them had no desire to go off to college.
I loved what happened in the jeep and all of the gossip that came after with his life. I understood why his family was so important to the community and why they took a vested interest in his life.
Holly was an interesting character and I enjoyed learning the truth about one of the main reasons she took the job. That was such a great twist! I loved how fast Holly learned about the pitfalls of the small town scene and how the gossip just flies around town.
I loved the scene at school with Phoenix and Austin and what Holly thought! Totally awesome!!
I knew things would get hot pretty quickly between Holly and Austin as they had so much chemistry but with the two headed in two different directions I wondered what was going to happen!
I hated what Holly learned about the man her father was but I was glad she had her mom to help her through her disappointment.
I was happy for Austin in moving towards achieving his dream but part of me wondered if it was really what he wanted as he had changed so much since he was there last.
I loved Grandma Dori and I can’t wait for more of her in the future!!
The end was awesome and I am so excited for more in this series!!
The dynamic duo has done it again with the first book in their brand-new series, The Baileys! Due to my busy schedule these past few months I have sadly missed many of their recent releases, so when I had the opportunity to get my hands on Lessons from a One-Night Stand, I jumped at the chance. Let me just tell you that I picked the right time to dive back into a new Piper Rayne book world! This series will center around the Bailey siblings in Lake Starlight, Alaska and I am already so much in love with this family!
Austin Bailey and Holly Radcliffe’s story is a fun, charming, and addictively captivating read that had me swooning every step of their journey. I loved the dynamic between these two likable characters and enjoyed all the laughs they brought me. Romantic comedies are my ultimate weaknesses and Piper Rayne always delivers the perfect read! Fans or unicorns as many of us like to call ourselves will fall head over heels in love with this storyline and the characters! Trust me it was an incredible read and one of my favorites thus far!
I cannot wait for the next release in the series because I am so excited for more from this amazing family! Get ready to love the Baileys when you dive into Lessons from a One-Night Stand! You are all going to love it!
As soon as I read the description of this book, I knew I had to read it, and it did not disappoint me. It is the first book in a series, and after reading this one, I can’t wait for the others. In it, there is a small town in Alaska, with a daily gossip blog, the best fortunes in the fortune cookies, and the love of family and friends. Piper Rayne has done it again, by writing a 5+ star book. It is such a meaningful book, that also will have you laughing out loud. Austin and Holly are wonderful characters. I absolutely loved this book, and I very, very, highly recommend it.