She is a prissy and mean, the total high school mean girl, even to her own sister, even though they are not in high school. Gabby is in full-on gloat mode about landing a rich dude. And, what is Xander doing? Trying to seduce Liv in her parents house, where his fiancee aka, Gabby is staying too. Although dismayed by the engagement announcement, Liv is still very much turned on by Xander and is still having fantasies about what he can do to her body.
The close quarters leads to subtle and no-so-subtle improper moments between the pair, ultimately culminating in another bout of sexing between them. And why the sexing? Because Liv was mad at Gabby's insults to her during an engagement dinner. As payback she let's her fingers do the walking underneath the tablecloth with Xander.
Not to be outdone, Xander ups the ante by taking Liv in the restauant's bathroom -- only a few paces from where her family is sitting. Mind you, Xander has done nothing to inspire such lust other than looking good because remember, he's very arrogant and grows even more so when he recognizes that he is getting to Liv. They just lower their voices and ride each other to completion.
Now, this is where I lost all respect for Liv. That right there should have been a do not pass go situation. But it wasn't for Liv so now begins the Jerry Springer theme music playing in my head. It was just all too much.
All the characters in the story just felt uncomfortably juvenile. Xander's rationale for marrying Liv felt so convoluted that I kept thinking, "There has to be more to this. I just wanted to scream, "Grow up! I just wanted to smack him. When Liv get's the call to come home to support Gabby in her broken engagement, I was thinking, finally, they'll be together.
But, it still took Xander a few weeks to make contact with Liv. Let me stop right here to say a word about Liv's family. Were they not paying attention to how horrible Gabby was to her. I mean she was cutting Liv's jugular right in front of them more times than not and they simply just let it pass.
The only one who called her on her actions was Xander so I do have to, at least, give him some points for that. The story is in the homestretch now and I am hoping that Liv is put out of her misery soon, although I can't say as I like her very much as a character by the end. Still, sister solidarity and such. When Xander gets in touch with Liv after not having heard from him in weeks.
He sends her an artificial tongue as a gift. Not just any tongue And, they live happily ever after. Sure, he said he loved her from the very first but he never alluded to having ANY feelings for her other than lust. I think if he had felt more conflicted about being with Gabby the story would have been more enjoyable for me. The only time Xander showed a modicum of emotion was when he felt someone else was squatting on his turf aka Liv. I felt no connection between Liv and Xander other than their lust for each other.
I suppose the whole unfaithful subtext of the story really threw me off. For all intents and purposes, Liv and Xander were cheaters. Yes, I understand there was a reason but the reason was far-fetched and avoidable when the option of Liv was more than available. Although this one wasn't my cuppa, others may enjoy the byplay between the characters in the story and may not have as many issues with it as I did.
But for what it was, I could only rate it as such. You get what you expect with this one. One Night Stand is loaded with steamy sex. But it's also humorous too. Told from a first person point of view, you get a crazy wacky story that is fast and furious. If you're looking for a slutty read, this is the one.
Sometimes you just have to be in the mood for a book like this. It is what it is. Dec 02, Jojo M rated it it was ok. Because That Night was such a good book and this was the second part to that, I think I expected way more than what it actually was, which was something of a disappointment. To start off the guy was too much of a jerk.
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I think every female likes a man with a bit of jerk to him, but Xander had a bit too much. Liv, Liv, Liv, that girl. There are things that you just do not do, and your sisters fiancee is one of them! I've never been one for cheating in a book, but when you add in the fact th Because That Night was such a good book and this was the second part to that, I think I expected way more than what it actually was, which was something of a disappointment.
I've never been one for cheating in a book, but when you add in the fact that it's with the guy you have feelings for, and he was with you first- That's just a sad combination for me. I feel like it was something of a good idea, just not carried out too nicely. Jan 07, Faz rated it did not like it. So bloody disappointed I mean come on I enjoyed reading That Night, I was ever so looking forward to read One Night Stand because how things ended in the previous book, what did I get? I'm in a state of shock right now because I just can not believe what I read And on that note I'm done with this book.
Jan 06, Nikki rated it it was ok Shelves: While I enjoyed parts of this book, I thought Xander was a freaking asswipe jerkoff and no matter how good he was with his tongue or his cock, and no matter how many times he said he's sorry, he didn't redeem himself to me. There were lots of funny and steamy parts, and I liked Liv better than Xander, but I didn't like how she was so weak towards him.
I wanted her to tell him off and junk punch him! I didn't like how she was so hung up on him after one night. Ok, so it was a smokin hot sex filled While I enjoyed parts of this book, I thought Xander was a freaking asswipe jerkoff and no matter how good he was with his tongue or his cock, and no matter how many times he said he's sorry, he didn't redeem himself to me.
Ok, so it was a smokin hot sex filled night, but still! After some of the things he said to her, even if they were said in anger, I thought she should have told him off and walked away. Sloppy seconds my ass! Gabby was the absolute worst character! I wanted to push her off a cliff after scratching her eyes out with a dull nail! I saw some negative reviews but I thought I'd go ahead and give it a chance anyway. What works for some or doesn't work is different for others and I have a pretty laid back approach to books so I figured I would be good. But I didn't like how Xander was constantly going after Liv and expecting her to just be ok he was view spoiler [ planning to marry her sister and still think she'd be ok sleeping with him since the marriage was just "a business transaction" pfft.
And the fact that Liv actually let him back in time and agin pissed me off for the female population. I'd love a book for Aiden and Alice and even Scott. I think out of all of Liv's siblings, Scott was my favorite! Oct 28, Sarah rated it did not like it Shelves: What the hell was this? I actually loved the prequel That Night and I was excited to read One Night Stand after that cliffhanger in the prequel but this was just I honestly don't know what to say. Dec 24, Cristina rated it really liked it.
All I can say is Read the book and you'll get it: Jan 12, Michelle rated it really liked it Shelves: Well if you are like, those two words came flying out of my mouth immediately when I read the prequel. And of course I wanted to get to the bottom of this so-called love trian [image error] One Night Stand picks off where we last off with Xander aka Mr. And of course I wanted to get to the bottom of this so-called love triangle.
One night stands could either be fun or what were you thinking scenario? So will Liv be able to face Mr. Tongue and her sister? WIll this be a one night affair or will there be more? This story was definitely a short enjoyable and fast read that will have you frustrated with the hot and cold Xander and at the same time be fascinated with his charm and dirty innuendos.
I will say the hot and cold Xander irked me a bit and I did get annoyed that Liv was easily charmed by Xander but at the same time I understood their connections. Would I say there is cheating? Hmm… in all technicality there is no cheating but there is the principle of being engaged. Overall, I did enjoy this book. But I must say that Alice and Aiden stole the show for me especially Alice. They say the truth will set you free.
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