OPERATION ONE NIGHT STAND is Book one in the Operation> series by Christine Hughes. This is not a traditional romance. OPERATION ONE NIGHT STAND is more in the vein of SEX IN THE CITY. There is a lot of sexiness and a happy ending with a thoroughly charming guy, but the focus is on one woman's journey navigating a career and relationships with a lot of support from her friends.

Caroline Frost is a flawed and sympathetic character. The five years spent with a jerk of an ex and the subsequent messy breakup threw her for a loop and messed with her self- confidence. I love the strong relationships Caroline has with her two best friends Sarah and Melody and the support they give each other. Rather than wallowing in self-pity, bitterness, or male-bashing, the advice Caroline's friends offer is often very pragmatic and helpful -- and just sometimes a little goofy.

I like that Caroline gets herself together professionally and her focus isn't just on finding a new romantic relationship. That being the case, there are a lot of sexy encounters she has along her path of self-discovery which make OPERATION ONE NIGHT STAND fun to read. I like that there is a lot of humor throughout the story. The relationship Caroline develops with the man she eventually winds up with happens very organically and I love the chemistry between them. Once they finally get together, the sparks really start to fly. One scene in particular is incredibly erotic and satisfying after so much flirtation throughout the book. The ending wraps up some loose ends and makes sense for the characters.

OPERATION ONE NIGHT STAND is a fun, seriously hot story about a woman's journey through life. I liked the pacing of this book and never thought it lagged. There is a good balance of romance, sexiness, and the trials of everyday life. I look forward to the next book in this Operation series by Christine Hughes to see what's in store for Caroline's friends.