Nicolette Day

What is not to love about a couple that is so right for each other but too afraid to show it? And now that one half is on the verge of leaving, will either one of them have the courage to voice what has been lingering in the air, or will the fear of losing their friendship triumph?

No Strings Attached was an extremely romantic, sexy and heart-warming story. I even read it twice before settling down to review it. I fell in love with the characters within the first few pages; the first chapter show more reminding me a little of Sex & The City meets Cocktail. This story flowed from the first page, beginning with Hayden and learning what had her shaking her fist at the universe at large to Jace, the inked, hunkalicious bartender and Hayden’s best friend since childhood. Their history was touched upon briefly, but it was to the point and explained so much about who they were, who they’d become and their relationship, or lack of one.

I really loved was that Jace and Hayden were as honest as they could be before crossing the line from friends to lovers. Jace’s selfless nature, his vulnerability, his protective streak and his courage made me fall hard for him. The supporting characters, Lilly (Hayden’s loyal assistant) and Nate (Jace’s brother) didn’t distract from the story. In fact, there seemed to be a spark of something there, so I hope they will get to tell their story as well. This novella had everything my romantic heart could ever desire: a mature voice, believable characters, humor, and some really sexy scenes. I absolutely adored the ending, and couldn’t have thought of a more perfect way to end the story.

If you want to know what the perfect novella looks like, it doesn’t get better than this. No Strings Attached made for the best forty five minutes of my day.

Favorite lines:

The universe was a cruel bitch for making the hottest man in the room the one who found her as sexually appealing as a goldfish.
~*~
“Don’t get me wrong. It took me off guard when you kissed me.” He smiled. “But the way you smell, the way you felt under my hands…I knew it was you.”

“And you kissed me back…”

“Yeah,” he said gently. “I kissed you back.”
~*~

Favorite moments:

#1) Outside the bar, in the rain.

#2) Jace taking her cell phone ;)

Disclaimer: I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. show less

This was a short story but it was very good! The story started out quick and got straight to the plot, but somehow the author was able to build up the relationship between the two characters. I liked that! Great short story...=)

Now this is how you do a protective, possessive, alpha male without turning him to a domineering, controlling asshole. Jace was UNF straight from the first glimpse of him we got. I also really loved Hayden. My one and only complaint was this was just too short. I wanted more from them, more of their history.

This trope--best friends to lovers--is a favorite of mine, especially when done well. Ms. Day certainly did it well.

Tempted by the Soldier is the best book I read this weekend! I was checking for the second book in the Falling for You series for months, so you can imagine my excitement when I saw that it was going to be published this February and when I got approved to read an ARC of the book.

I didn't want to put the book down and when I finally did it was forced. I couldn't keep my eyelids open when I decided to put it aside and sleep because I didn't want to miss a single word. I wanted Nate and show more Lilly's story for a long time. Like from the time I was reading No Strings Attached (June 22, 2013). I finally got my wish. The only problem I had was the similarity between the names of the two brothers. Nate and Jace.

More anger between the two characters equals more hot sex for them equals hotness for us. Nate is one hell of a hot alpha male. May I have one for myself? Please? show less