First Night by Lauren Blakely

It was only supposed to be one night...

When the sinfully handsome man walks into her bar in San Francisco, Julia Bell simply wants a break from the troubles that keep chasing her. That escape comes in the form of sexy, confident and commanding Clay Nichols, who captivates her mind AND turns her inside out with pleasure. The attraction is electric and they share one scorchingly hot night together, but they also discover there is more than just off-the-charts chemistry; the connection between them runs deep. Clay never thought he’d return to New York with this woman still on his mind. But he can’t get her out of his system, and he needs more of her…He wants more than just the first night...


The first thing I loved about this novella is the in-your-face sensuality that took no effort at all. I always love it when that happens. 

This novella laid the foundation well for the story of the two main books in the series. I liked the honest pseudo-relationship that is Julia and Clay. I mean there really was no relationship, right? Yet.

But despite this very short read, there's enough surprises for me to make me want to read the main two books in the series. Oh, yes. Just try to keep me away from them. Now, gimme more!


Final verdict: 8/10. Good read.