A delicious new romance novel featuring a strong, protective bodyguard and the beautiful, brilliant hotel heiress he protects… won’t happen again, we say the next day.
Besides, my mission is singular — pull off the event of a lifetime — a one-night only concert with one of the world’s biggest rock stars.
A man my bodyguard happens to know. And a good bodyguard knows all sorts of things about his client. Turns out he knows my secret wishes, and he wants to make them come true. Including a VIP engagement so I can experience both men at the same time…
I want to say yes, but what if I fall even more in love with the man whose mission is to keep me safe?
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3 cranky stars
Even though this is a well written book it’s not for me.
There was no story line to it. Basically a very rich woman has a bodyguard that becomes more than work. All her fantasies are fulfilled with the help of his best friend.
A short sex story.
A carnal delight that will melt your panties right off! Brought to you by the talented Lauren Blakely, Only One Night brings you to Sin City where Ivy and Callum are both wicked and delicious. As a warning, you will need to turn your air conditioning up when they incorporate Callum’s friend, Stone, into the mix because you ignite.
Ivy and Callum have been dancing around the chemistry between them since he began working for her. He refuses to give in since he’s her bodyguard, not wanting to put her life in danger by letting his guard down and frankly she’s too busy to push the attraction since she’s just exhausted getting the renovations done in her hotel.
When Callum’s best friend comes for a visit, he pushes their buttons, easily seeing their attraction, and things get very heated. Desires are matched and met and it might be difficult to go back to being just boss and employee after their agreed upon night together.
Part of the After Dark collection, Blakely definitely brings the sin to Sin City.
One Night only is the newest sexy AF novella in Lauren Blakely’s After Dark series. This series just keeps getting hotter and hotter. Fantasy after fantasy. The synopsis is perfection so this will be fast.
One hotel heiress with secret fantasies. One bodyguard who wants to give them to her. One night only.
Callum has been watching Ivy every night for the last year. It’s his job. To protect her. To give her anything she needs. And after one year of stolen glances, long talks, and fun banter between friends he knows exactly what she needs. He knew he shouldn’t mix business and pleasure but after 365 days of lusting and falling for her, he couldn’t resist her anymore. She was too beautiful. Too sexy. Too desirable.
Ivy has been fantasizing about her sexy AF, protective, and sweet bodyguard for a year. She has been working morning till night on revamping her and her sister’s hotel and now that it was done it was time to indulge. Without thinking just feeling. It was one night. One night with him. Her fantasy come to life. Then, his friend came to town and together they gave her more. A night she will never forget.
Holy. Fucking. Hotness!! A bodyguard and a rock star!! But seriously, it’s not just about sex. This story was so much more. A love story full of fantasy, letting go, discovering yourself, and friendship. The chemistry and connection between Callum and Ivy is beautiful and delicious. I loved every minute. I already want to read it again. I can’t wait for the next book! My iPad is definitely going to be on fire.
Quotes:
My desire for her has a heartbeat, a life force. It’s a palpable, living thing.
We are blurred lines and danger.
“Now. Please. Make me feel dirty. Make me feel a little pain, then make it turn to pleasure.”
Wow! This was one hot, steamy story! I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well written and the story line was believable. I hate when a book is written around the sex instead of around the characters, but this book was not like that.
This is a story about a hotel heiress and her bodyguard finally giving in to their attraction to each other. Being that Calum (the bodyguard) is with Ivy (the hotel heiress) a majority of the time, he has picked up on more than just her attraction to him. He sees the way she watches a throuple (mfm) who frequent one of the hotels bars. He wants to give her the fantasy she desires. I don’t want to give away the whole story but I will say that she gets the fantasy and it was hot! I almost felt like I was intruding because it was so realistic. I felt like I was watching it unfold instead of reading it. So well written, I think anyone who is a fan of Lauren Blakely or of erotic romance will enjoy this book. I definitely recommend it!
I voluntarily reviewed this book after receiving a free copy.
Oh wow!. A short novella that packs a LOT of punch. It may take stoic bodyguard Callum a lot of willpower to hold back and restrain himself from his beautiful client Ivy, but he’s done it for the last year, friends is all they’ll ever be. Never mix business with pleasure. However, wIth a little push from Callum’s best friend Sloane, the barriers finally fall down, they fall all the way down, it was obvious with the chemistry they’ve got together, they would be super steamy and super sexy with no holds barred. It doesn’t get any better than that until Callum puts the breaks on, common sense taking over both of them, even though neither of them are happy about it. However, when Ivy tells him her deepest, dirtiest desire, he gets the assistance of his best friend to make it happen, because what Ivy wants Callum will always deliver. A super quick, super sexy and enjoyable read.
This was a great story about Ivy and her bodyguard Callum. About wanting the forbidden but finding the person who allows you to let go and grab what you want. This book was swoony and steamy at the same time. Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
This is another delicious new After Dark novella featuring Ivy, a beautiful Hotel CEO and her strong, protective bodyguard, Callum. Ivy, along with her sister, is revamping their family hotel after the tragic loss of their parents. Ivy has needed protection after an incident with a stalker. Callum has watched over her for over a year. He knows all her secret desires and wants to give her all of them. But he can’t afford the distraction and tries to keep it professional. Ivy wants Callum just as much as she wants to make her hotel the talk of the town. They agree on one night only to explore all the desires Ivy has been afraid to act on and Callums best friend and rock star, Stone is excited to help her with both the hotel, and her fantasies. But can one hot, explosive night be enough? I loved this swoony, passionate, HOT and steamy romance and can’t wait for more of this After Dark series!
One Night Only by Lauren Blakely
One Night Only is a novella in Blakely’s super-sexy, fantasy-fulfilling After Dark series. The book centers on bodyguard, Callum and hotel heiress, Ivy living out her filthiest fantasies.
While Callum has been in her employ for some time now, they’ve always been very careful to not blur lines, though they’re both extremely attracted to each other. Things finally take a turn for the sexy when Callum’s friend Stones essentially dares them to kiss and they take it away from there!
As with this whole series, One Night Only delivers us another scorchingly sexy read. There’s a hint of the forbidden with bodyguard and client attraction and of course, MFM fantasies. I loved that Callum knew exactly what Ivy needed and was willing to go above and beyond to make sure she got it. And I loved that while so in control of her professional life, Ivy was happier to cede control to someone she trusted in her personal life.
Another delicious read in the After Dark world!
*I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
**Reviewed by Melinda for Joandisalovebooks Blog.
Ivy & Callum are ! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
Y’all about a hot forbidden romance! Beautiful Blonde Smart Bombshell falls for Striking Solid Muscled Bodyguard! Sign me up for One Night only! This is the story of two people so in love with each other for a year now.. they have never kissed or crossed the line. But, She needs him and he needs her. Throw in a sexy bestie to the bodyguard… one that pushes him to give into all that he wants. Their story is romantic and scorching!
5 of Heat!
Ivy is sophisticated CO-CEO of Extravagant, a hotel left to her and her twin sister. She wants nothing more than to have it succeed.
Callum is her trusty bodyguard who takes his job seriously. Running his own security firm business, his main priority is keeping Ivy safe.
These two have a strong desire for each other that neither know about or will act on. Ivy has longed to live out her filthiest and dirtiest fantasies with Callum. He on the other hand has always been fascinated with her but always stuck with his “Do not touch” rule. When Ivy tells him her secret plan for the hotel, he decides he can help her by introducing her to his friend Stone. Stone not only agrees but can’t help but want to give Callum a little nudge towards the one person he wants the most. So when Callum discovers one of Ivy fantasies, he asks the only friend he can trust, Stone for only one night.
The desire between these two wonderful characters is insanely HOT. It will leave you wanting more and will set your inside on fire. Outstanding job on another great book Lauren!!!
I really loved this sweet romance!
Ivy and Callum have danced around their attraction for a year, and all the tension is ready to explode! I enjoyed the simplicity of their romance, and how they each knew the other so well. They are the perfect complement to each other.
As expected in this series, the intimate scenes are intoxicating. This author has a real talent for writing detailed physical scenes that convey an entire spectrum of emotions at the same time.
This is a wonderful story with a solid HEA and a tantalizing preview of another upcoming love story. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.