In a gripping story where the past never stays in the past, Army Special Forces Sgt. Brady Scott and community center director Joss Daniels discover that what they want isn't necessarily what they need. Sent away to deal with his raging temper, Brady is in dire need of a way to let out some steam. He is looking for a smoking hot one night stand to make his worries disappear. Instead, he finds a sweet, charming woman in Joss Daniels and it seems that Brady has found more than just a sizzling night to remember. He also discovers deeper feelings for Joss.
However, when an unexpected turn of events causes them to push each other away, Joss and Brady must now evaluate how their lives will go on from here and whether or not they wish to remain tethered together by this circumstance. As both their pasts are dark and continue to haunt them, neither are willing to sacrifice coming out of their safety zone to face the issue at hand.
As my first novel by Laura Kaye, I immediately noticed her strong, unique presence and voice in the story. Her writing is gripping, free-flowing and so very sexy and I found myself devouring this book quickly. Kaye creates an impeccable hero in Brady Scott who possesses all the right moves that make women feel faint and a touch of darkness that is mysterious and enticing. The heroine, Joss, is a strong, independent woman who embraces her sexuality and doesn't let others push her around. She is an admirable character and someone who I wish I could call a friend.
ONE NIGHT WITH A HERO started with a bang but waned a little bit towards the end. However, that is not to say that it affected the way I enjoyed the book as a whole. I am eager to read more of Kaye's work. She was able to depict scenes in a way that seemed perfect with crystal clarity and created immensely memorable characters and chemistry. ONE NIGHT WITH A HERO is not a book you should skip out on!
He wants just one night...
After growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, Army
Special Forces Sgt. Brady Scott vowed never to marry or have
kids. Sent stateside to get his head on straight—and
his anger in check—Brady's looking for a distraction.
He finds it in his beautiful new neighbor's
one–night–only offer for hot sex, but her
ability to make him forget is addictive. Suddenly, Brady's
not so sure he can stay away.
...what they need is each other.
Orphaned as a child, community center director Joss
Daniels swore she'd never put herself in a position to be
left behind again, but she can't deny herself one sizzling
night with the sexy soldier who makes her laugh and kisses
her senseless. When Joss discovers she's pregnant, Brady's
rejection leaves her feeling abandoned. Now, they must
overcome their fears before they lose the love and security
they've found in each other, but can they let go of the past
to create a future together?
Brady glanced over and caught her looking. Joss dropped her gaze and hoped the cover of night hid the heat blooming on her face. When she peeked from under her lashes, he was still watching her.
Her stomach flopped and her hand fisted the soft cotton of the blanket. A tingle ran through her center that made her catch her breath against the sudden urge to push him back, crawl on top of him, and kiss him until all that tension melted out of his body. Right here. Right now. No matter the spectators, or the fact he was nearly a stranger.
A very hot, damn sexy, purportedly non–serial–killer stranger.
She saw her own desire mirrored back at her. Brady's mouth dropped open and his dark eyes narrowed and blazed in the night.
It took everything she had to return her attention to the fireworks. Or at least pretend to. Because her body jangled with awareness of his until her muscles ached from the strain of holding herself in place. This is crazy. Maybe. Probably. But the dampness between her legs wasn't the result of the early September heat.
His breath ghosted over her ear, erupting ticklish chills on her neck and arms. "I'm going to kiss you here, Joss." The tip of his finger skimmed her cheek.
Heart in her throat, she nodded.
Brady pressed a lingering kiss to her cheekbone.
Her hands fisted as she struggled not to turn her head and offer her lips. She was already throwing her no touching admonition out the window.
"Here," he said, touching her jaw.
She nodded and his lips dragged along the line of her jaw.
"Here, too." His finger pressed against the soft spot right in front of her ear.
She tilted her head and gave him more space to nuzzle her. Surely he could hear her heartbeat over the fireworks, because she could feel her pulse pound under every inch of her skin.
What the hell was she doing? She should really put a stop to this.
He drew an imaginary line beginning at the indent behind her ear and running down her neck. She nodded without him even asking the question. He chuckled in her ear but then his lips were kissing with the lightest suction down her neck.
Applause erupted around them. Joss snapped out of her haze of lust. Brady pulled back and gave her a look that promised a whole helluva lot more where that came from.
Holy crap. She'd never survive it.
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