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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
Five Night Stand is a lovely addition to the Snowed Inn series and I quickly warmed to both Nathan and CJ as they warmed to each other! This book is a simple boy picks up boy in a bar for a one night stand and can't get away for days... but it's also a story of transformation and trust with both men opening up to each other in a vulnerable way... and also enjoying the winter wonderland that they find themselves trapped in!
It was a quick read and festive without being over the top Christmas focused and makes me look forward to reading the rest of the Snowed Inn series)
It was a quick read and festive without being over the top Christmas focused and makes me look forward to reading the rest of the Snowed Inn series)
Feel good read with steam.
My heart hurt for Nathan after his was a absolutely pummeled by his publisher critiquing his book.
Leading up to Christmas he retreats to a hotel to reassess his book and circumstances have him and CJ meeting. CJ is so cheerful, passionate about his photography career, free spirited and just what Nathan needs.
After an avalanche leaves them stuck at the hotel, their one night stand morphs into more.
I loved how CJ was able to bring Nathan out of the recluse life he’d be living, closed off emotions and all. Slowly Nathan opened himself up to experiencing passion and happiness with CJ and their relationship became something to fervently hold onto with a pretty much angst free HEA.
This was a really enjoyable engaging read with wonderful characters with scorching chemistry, a great balance of tender and steamy moments and left me smiling at the end.
My heart hurt for Nathan after his was a absolutely pummeled by his publisher critiquing his book.
Leading up to Christmas he retreats to a hotel to reassess his book and circumstances have him and CJ meeting. CJ is so cheerful, passionate about his photography career, free spirited and just what Nathan needs.
After an avalanche leaves them stuck at the hotel, their one night stand morphs into more.
I loved how CJ was able to bring Nathan out of the recluse life he’d be living, closed off emotions and all. Slowly Nathan opened himself up to experiencing passion and happiness with CJ and their relationship became something to fervently hold onto with a pretty much angst free HEA.
This was a really enjoyable engaging read with wonderful characters with scorching chemistry, a great balance of tender and steamy moments and left me smiling at the end.
Pleasantly surprised!
3.5 stars!
I’m really not a novella person and I don’t know why I keep trying. But, I was actually very happy with FIVE NIGHT STAND!!! There were some awkward parts, but for the most part, it was so cute and cozy! I loooove the drama of snow and getting snowed in, so this was just up my alley.
With plenty of steam, romance, and humor, get comfortable by the fire because this one will keep you in!
3.5 stars!
I’m really not a novella person and I don’t know why I keep trying. But, I was actually very happy with FIVE NIGHT STAND!!! There were some awkward parts, but for the most part, it was so cute and cozy! I loooove the drama of snow and getting snowed in, so this was just up my alley.
With plenty of steam, romance, and humor, get comfortable by the fire because this one will keep you in!
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
I’m a sucker for a snowed in together trope, and this one was just cozy and fun.
This is an enjoyable holiday romance with a little meat on it's bones. Recommended.
I just didn’t care about the characters in this book so I wasn’t spurred on to read more.
Fun novella about chance meetings turning into lifetime happiness
3.5*
I don't think I've read a book by H.L. Day before but I did very much like this one.
It's set in the Snowed Inn multi-author world so there's the forced proximity trope like the rest and here it's coupled with a one night stand narrative that worked totally for me.
I didn't think it was too "insta love-y" either, there was a clear connection which sparked between them from the off and only deepened the more time they spent together.
My one comment would be that I didn't see why Nathan being from Leeds (my neck of Yorkshire) or Yorkshire in general was mentioned a few times when he didn't sound remotely Yorkshire in his dialogue.
It's a minor point though and it doesn't really spoil the romance itself and other than that, I loved both of them as individuals.
The sex was hot and felt organically developed after their initial one night stand and I liked the gentle way they each let the other bloom in confidence.
A fabulous Epilogue just sealed the deal. I wished we'd gotten more!
3.5*
I don't think I've read a book by H.L. Day before but I did very much like this one.
It's set in the Snowed Inn multi-author world so there's the forced proximity trope like the rest and here it's coupled with a one night stand narrative that worked totally for me.
I didn't think it was too "insta love-y" either, there was a clear connection which sparked between them from the off and only deepened the more time they spent together.
My one comment would be that I didn't see why Nathan being from Leeds (my neck of Yorkshire) or Yorkshire in general was mentioned a few times when he didn't sound remotely Yorkshire in his dialogue.
It's a minor point though and it doesn't really spoil the romance itself and other than that, I loved both of them as individuals.
The sex was hot and felt organically developed after their initial one night stand and I liked the gentle way they each let the other bloom in confidence.
A fabulous Epilogue just sealed the deal. I wished we'd gotten more!
fast-paced
This second book in the Snowed Inn collection centers on two men hooking up for what they believe will be a one night stand until an avalanche forces them to remain at the resort for five more days. Being stranded together allows their relationship to grow and allows for some personal growth as well.
The opening scene sets up the conceit for the story and it’s a clever one. Nathan is a writer whose editor has told him that they aren’t offering him a contract for this fourth book in his series because they felt the characters were too bland, that they showed no growth. Nathan’s response is that the book takes place over five days and no one changes in five days. Cue the five days of being stranded set up.
CJ is a wildlife photographer. He sees Nathan at the hotel, follows him to the bar and propositions him…one night of fun. Nathan, depressed because he’s getting nowhere on rewriting the book, figures “what the hell, it’s one night.” Because I read book one I knew the set up…it’s not going to be one night.
The trajectory of their relationship is a sweet story. As the book is a first person POV we never really know what CJ is thinking as we”re only getting Nathan’s perspective. I’d have loved a dual POV as I’m sure there was a lot going on in CJ’s head as well given the little we did know about him. There is one point where he and Nathan have an exchange that just breaks my heart. I’d have really liked to get more of his perspective.
There’s a bit too much of the hemming and hawing and neither man saying what they want (lack of communication is one of my least favorite tropes) but the ending is really sweet and made me very happy.
I’m enjoying this series and moving right on to the next book. This one did not really involve anyone else at the resort as the first book did so it’s perfectly fine to read on it’s own in any order. Though I do think it is best to read RJ Scott’s “Stop the Wedding” first as that one has a lot of the scene setting about what happens at the hotel as a result of people being stranded there. This book doesn’t really go into it as fully and I kind of missed that description.
The opening scene sets up the conceit for the story and it’s a clever one. Nathan is a writer whose editor has told him that they aren’t offering him a contract for this fourth book in his series because they felt the characters were too bland, that they showed no growth. Nathan’s response is that the book takes place over five days and no one changes in five days. Cue the five days of being stranded set up.
CJ is a wildlife photographer. He sees Nathan at the hotel, follows him to the bar and propositions him…one night of fun. Nathan, depressed because he’s getting nowhere on rewriting the book, figures “what the hell, it’s one night.” Because I read book one I knew the set up…it’s not going to be one night.
The trajectory of their relationship is a sweet story. As the book is a first person POV we never really know what CJ is thinking as we”re only getting Nathan’s perspective. I’d have loved a dual POV as I’m sure there was a lot going on in CJ’s head as well given the little we did know about him. There is one point where he and Nathan have an exchange that just breaks my heart. I’d have really liked to get more of his perspective.
There’s a bit too much of the hemming and hawing and neither man saying what they want (lack of communication is one of my least favorite tropes) but the ending is really sweet and made me very happy.
I’m enjoying this series and moving right on to the next book. This one did not really involve anyone else at the resort as the first book did so it’s perfectly fine to read on it’s own in any order. Though I do think it is best to read RJ Scott’s “Stop the Wedding” first as that one has a lot of the scene setting about what happens at the hotel as a result of people being stranded there. This book doesn’t really go into it as fully and I kind of missed that description.
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A