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What woman wouldn't fall instantly in love with Lieutenant Brody Essex? He's patient, kind, intelligent, trustworthy, and drop dead sexy! When another Marine buddy asked him to step in on a blind date at the last minute, he never expected to meet a woman like Shannon. Artist Shannon Fabray signed up for a one night stand for an unusual reason. Her sculptures, though beautiful, lack passion. She thought if she could Originally posted at: She thought if she could get past her previous trauma, a rape that occurred years prior, she could unlock that hidden part of herself and pour it into her work.
He listened to Shannon, and slowly drew out her insecurities before confidently helping her overcome them. By giving her the power, he helped her become the woman she probably should have been all along. The connection between these two was palpable and the sex was as hot as I've read. I'll admit a personal bias to military men, but Brody was the dream man for so many women. Shannon may have been damaged, but it was a joy to watch her slowly take control of her life and find the woman buried within!
Although the story was short, there was a clear beginning, middle, and end - including a very satisfying resolution. I love these characters and would love to revisit them sometime in the future! I'll definitely be looking for more of Ms.
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If you want a quick, hot read, this is definitely a book to pick up! Jan 06, Sophia rated it liked it Shelves: In this installment, the author tackles the sensitive issue of rape and delivers an amazing believable romance inspite of the low word count. Shannon was a fragile seemingly broken woman who was caged by her fears and Brody was the perfect man who had the sensitivity and patience to guide her through them, respect her, and teach her to respect herself. I love that the author didn't try to do too much with a 1NS story.
That epilogue was a perfect wrap up. Jan 11, April rated it liked it Shelves: Covert Art — Nice but nothing to write home about! My Review - Another great story in this series!
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I love the heart behind these short reads. A very nice steamy scene to finish the book! This one dragged a bit for me but still very enjoyable. I do appreciate all the care the author puts into each character They are fully formed and not a typical erotica paper-doll. Jul 07, Brandy rated it it was amazing. Loved this book in the series. Loved how Brody helped Shannon over her fears. Mar 17, Pet rated it it was amazing.
I love my romance stories, but I'm at an age where I can't blindly read about traumatic events in a characters life and accept that they are "strong" enough not to need help and time to work through those traumas. Heather Long has done more to show the reality of that kind of damage in her short works than most authors do in twice that amount of words.
Thank goodness for that, I read this and my heart went out to Shannon, and what I loved the most about this story is that she didn't instantly he I love my romance stories, but I'm at an age where I can't blindly read about traumatic events in a characters life and accept that they are "strong" enough not to need help and time to work through those traumas. Thank goodness for that, I read this and my heart went out to Shannon, and what I loved the most about this story is that she didn't instantly heal and got her sexy on, no it was and is a work in progress over years and therapy before they met and patience and devotion from Brody when they did.
Another short story from the 1Night Stand series. I had a hard time getting into this story and I am not really sure why. Overall it was a pretty quick read though. Dec 02, Kendra rated it really liked it. For full review including excerpt and dialogue highlight, please visit Reader's Edyn at: And I really do.
I mean how can you not enjoy a series with so many talented contributing authors and wonderful books to read? Well, Heather Long just added another great read to the 1 Night Stand repertoire. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the unconventional slant it took in dealing with For full review including excerpt and dialogue highlight, please visit Reader's Edyn at: I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the unconventional slant it took in dealing with a harsh reality.
Brody is a Marine and is on leave for a bit before returning to Afghanistan.
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But before leave is over, his friends have a plan to carry out. Under the guise that one of their buddies is having a bad PTSD day, Brody is quickly substituted into a date arranged by 1 Night Stand. Of course he has no idea that he was the planned date the whole time. There is not much to tell about him except that he is a man of honor, respects women, and has no intention of leaving active duty anytime soon.
And of course, he has a body that is drool-worthy. Shannon is a bit of a different case. She is a sculptor and despite the magnificence of her work, she is constantly criticized for lacking emotional components in her art. Wanting to get past a traumatic event from her past, she signs up for a 1 Night Stand hoping that she will be able to break free of the bonds that have held her for far too long.
And just maybe her work will take on the emotional depth it has heretofore been deficient in. She wants to have a relationship, but her mistrust of men makes it too hard to take that first step. She needs a guy that can give her the power back, but also be able to catch her if she falls.
A difficult combination, but if anyone can find Mr. Right, Madame Eve will do it. I have to say that I really enjoyed this story. While she still suffers the after effects, she also feels guilt at her lack of memory and the details of what actually happened. Because of his compassion and honor, Brody is able to recognize exactly what Shannon needs to overcome.
And because of those same traits, he assesses the situation and gives her exactly what she needs to take the power back. You can bet I will be reading the whole series to be sure.
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Well, I guess I have one other complaint and that would be that more than one intimate occurrence would have been awesome. Brody had some pretty vivid ideas about what he would like to do with Shannon, but only once did we get to experience their connection. And yet, somehow, the way Ms. Long wrote it, it still worked. So you see both of my complaints could be argued as not really complaint at all. Those of you who enjoy a strong male lead that can show a tender side, paired with a female lead who is determined to overcome will definitely enjoy this story!
Of course it helps that there is a Marine! I mean seriously, do you really need anything else besides a Marine to want to read this story? While I do not feel that anything lacked because I started this series with book 5, previous characters in the series were mentioned and I would have liked to know more about them and their stories prior.
If you are a reader who HAS to read in order, definitely do so. Long is definitely in my future read pile. At around 40 pages, why not add her to your list too? Did I mention that there are Marines? Sep 25, Sabine Honig rated it it was amazing. The 1 Night Stand series is a series that is getting better and better. I have yet to read a dud and I have read many of these short stories. They are full of life, love, the human connections that people need to make and they are all connected by the matchmaking service provided by the ever mysterious and never seen but sometimes heard Madame Evangeline.
Lieutenant Brody Essex is persuaded to go on a date in place of a marine who is having a few problems adjusting back to life back home. Off he goes a bit reluctantly and meets Shannon Fabray. He is the consummate gentleman and marine, and a sexy hunk to boot. She is a sculptor who is talented but she has issues that all started with a rape that she cannot remember back when she was in college.
She is hoping that the one night stand will help her to connect with a passion that is lacking in her work, and perhaps also heal her wounds.
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I loved the way that Brody took his time with Shannon and let her work through her issues. It was more of a tale of giving strength and courage back to her. He put himself into her hands and she took what was on offer and the slow process of healing her began, without her even realizing. The way that Brody handled Shannon was like someone gentling a wild animal. He recognized her needs and also how best to handle her and help her deal with her issues. She on the other hand recognized in him a male strength and sexuality that was both raw and powerful and oh so attractive. Reviewed for Manic Readers This is a great story and I loved it from beginning to end.
This is the story that is tied with "Tell It to the Marine" as being my favorite. This story made me cry both times I have read it and it probably will each time I read it.
Brody is our Marine of this story and he is amazing! Brody is the only one of group that agreed to sign up with Capt. Luke Dexter that is still an active duty Marine. When Damon tells Brody that Matt can't follow through on the date, he steps up to fill in. Shannon is Brody's date for the night and she is a scu Sarah's Review: January 2, Sold by: Share your thoughts with other customers. Write a customer review.
Read reviews that mention beneath the starry starry sky highly recommend jessica subject josh tamara stand scenes sexy sweet. Showing of 11 reviews. Top Reviews Most recent Top Reviews. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. Kindle Edition Verified Purchase. From the start, Jessica E. I loved the way these two damaged people, Tamara and Josh, were brought together for what was supposed to be one night of guilt-free pleasure and ended up finding the acceptance they were both looking for.
The characters were well-rounded with all the little faults and foibles of people we all know. By the time they met, I was already rooting for them to find each other. The love scenes were very hot. They were also poignant, fun and funny. It was a quick read and I was sorry to reach the last page. I would love to know what happened between these two after the sun came up. I'd seen hints of this story on Six Sentence Sunday and thought it would be great.
I really liked the flaws Tamara and Josh possessed, and how they had to work them out together. Subject is a great storyteller and even in a novella captured the true essence of the story. It didn't hurt the story was set in my home town of Las Vegas, either. I highly recommend this 1NS story and will definitely look for more of Ms. One person found this helpful.
Tamara and Josh are both hiding and feeling unlovable because of their imperfection. But they are perfect for each other. Both can bloom and be themselves with the other. This is a unique romance, and I was thoroughly charmed. Two interesting, wonderful people find each other. Really good love scenes, too moderate steaminess. I highly recommend this one!
Beneath the Starry Sky is hot. If it doesn't make you break into a sweat I don't know what will, but more than that, it's sweet, romantic and very touching. Tamara Johnson has had it with men. Now all she wants is a one-night stand to help restore her confidence. Her friend, Leah, recommends the high-end dating service of Madame Evangeline. Eve found Leah's perfect match when Leah thought it was impossible, but Tamara doesn't believe anyone could love a bald woman. Josh Summers has had it with the bright lights and the paparazzi who follow him day and night.
He just wants some quiet time at the exclusive Castillo Resorts, but when checks into his room he finds a gorgeous, sexy lady waiting for him. Hoping she's not another crazed fan Josh is about to return to the front desk when he gets a text message from the mysterious Madame Eve. The woman waiting in the room is his date for the evening. Curious, and knowing Madame Eve's reputation, Josh returns to room wondering if this really could be the woman he's been looking for all his life. I thought Beneath the Starry Sky was a wonderful story of love, hope and the ability to possibly start over again.
I highly recommend Beneath the Starry Sky. Beneath the Starry Sky is a sweet, sexy and heartwarming story that takes the idea of one night stands to a deeper level--an emotional, soul searching, non-superficial level. The characters are well developed, unpredictable and face realistic challenges that many will relate to. Jessica Subject's storytelling skill at intertwining all the elements that goes into writing a longer novel and having them fit and work in a novella, is what will draw you in and have you root for Tamara and Joshua.
Beneath the Starry Sky is a wonderful addition to the One Night Stand series, and I look forward to future installments. This story hits on a topic many people can identify with. Subject takes on this issue fearlessly as she explores what a 1NS would be between two people that had lost much but had the world to gain. If they let go and open up to the possibilities looking them right in the face, they may just both get what their heart's desire. The narration for this book was fun.