Another fun, sexy romance by Elizabeth Hayley. The two romantic interests had chemistry from the beginning. I loved Gabe and Rebecca. They both were complex and flawed, as well as hot together!



*I received a copy of The One-Night Stand from NetGalley and Waterhouse Press, in exchange for my honest opinion.

3.5 stars. Holding a grudge.
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Second chance at romance are a fun genre to read. You get to see the characters in the past and today. We get to watch them evolve and truly come to understand who they are and what went wrong with the romance the first time.

The author to has a great plot here and one that was highly engaging and swept me along with the story. But there were some character issues with them really put a damper on my overall feeling about the story.

I truly loved the character of Gabe. He is sweet and fun and is completely head over heels for his long lost friend who just came back into the picture. I love his friends and the whole sports theme surrounding him and why he had to leave the game.

Rachel is a reporter and has come back to town looking for a secret. What bothers me the most is the lie and how the author chose to allow it to perpetuate throughout the entire story. Personally I think that’s a character flaw in Rachel and it bothered me a lot as a reader.

The author made a choice on building a romance on a character flaw that could make it a tough read. Once you get tangled up in the bad choice it’s hard to dig yourself out and that’s exactly what happened in the story for me.

The story is a beautiful romance that otherwise would been a total win for me. However, I’m holding a grudge, I guess. For me it would be hard to trust someone that started a relationship on a big fat lie.

I love the overall theme and the supporting characters were fresh and fun. The author tells a fun beautiful second-chance romance that has ups and downs with plenty of emotions running through it. There’s also some great supporting characters and a wonderful ending. But I had a really hard time with the female lead and for me it made me sad.

I really liked the story! the author was a new one to me and I actually read the book in one sitting!

<b> The ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. </b>

3/5 stars

Right. Reading this gave me the feeling I was reading a Wattpad fanfiction. This is not necessarily a bad thing! It actually made me feel a tad nostalgic, it is that feel of quick, too quick for my liking, unrealistic romance where the chapters feel super short and so many things happen that it's a lot to keep up with. I felt like sometimes the romance seemed to go a bit from intimate scene to intimate scene, which I don't read romance for.

On the other hand, it's sometimes nice to escape in the fluff romance with someone you remember from college who now is quite famous. Add in a twinkle of drama and boom, you are easily captivated by it. I think there are a lot more romances with fluff I feel more captivated by, but it was overall a decent read!

Pro's: The chapters from both characters' perspectives, easy read, love the cover
Cons: I prefer more realistic romance, more fleshed out characters. Also some jokes about LGBTQ characters just kinda fell flat for me

Recommendation review: Need a book to get lost in with some fluff and drama? This is the book for you. Want a book that reminds you of the Wattpad romances you read as a teen? Read it.

I found this book to be fairly good. I mean I wasn't hooked on the story but it was entertaining.

It's not something I personally would read again but I do recommend it.

This is such a cute, funny, sexy sports romcom.
They meet at a super bowl party and he immediately remembers her. He had an attraction to her while in college. She on the other hand .....wants one thing and one thing only... the secrets surrounding the players club, which is an underground secret society . Ooohhhh.... dah- duh- dah!!!
Thus was a good book. I’m now just learning it’s book number 3 so I gave some back tracking to do....

This book had the recipe for a fun and quick romantic read. I enjoyed the characters Gabe and Rachel and their storyline. To be honest though this was not my favorite book. I just had a hard time getting into the story.

I have enjoyed other books by Elizabeth Hayley but unfortunately this book was not my favorite. I do recommend giving it a read if like a quick love story.

“I’ll just read a few chapters “ I said. Big Mistake. Every story I read from this duo is like a burst of fresh air. This book took three episodes of VIKINGS to read and now I must watch those 3 again.

One Night Stand is everything sports romance fans could wish for: hot bodied athletes, bro code antics, romance, fearless and driven female lead – and a mischievous dog name Torque in this funny, romantic, and sexy story.

When Gabe bumps into Rachel at a Super Bowl party, he is transported back in time to his attraction for her in college and immediately captivated by her. Rachel is attending the party to find the scoop on the uber- secretive and exclusive THE PLAYERS CLUB, an underground club she has spent years trying to expose.
The sensual love scenes add heat to this thoroughly entertaining read. Plus, a strong sense of ambition draws the reader deeper into an irresistible and emotional love story.

I enjoyed this book very much although a couple of things bothered me a little.

I loved the flow of the relationship and the explosive chemistry between the Gabe and Rachel. From the very start the attraction and dialogue was believable and I couldn't stop turning the pages like crazy. Although they already knew each other, it was obvious they had certain spark holding. It was easy for me to believe they were comfortable with each other. I laughed multiple times with their hilarious banter and the interactions with the rest of the cast.

I loved Gabe but I have to say I just "liked" Rachel. Gabe was a very insecure guy disguised by a the cocky baseball player façade and maybe that's why it was very heartbreaking for me to read what Rachel was doing to him, even if she didn't know. He was trying so hard for her to like him, he only wanted to impress her.

Even with everything Rachel did to him, I do believe she cared for him and I do think her feelings for her were true, although I think she could've made different decisions in the last part of the book, but I understand, without it, the ending wouldn't have been as beautiful as it was.

I do recommend this book and I do want to read the rest of the series. Thank you, NetGalley for the free copy of this book.

Loved this cute little love story. The characters are well thought out, I loved both friend groups (would love to see future spin offs) it was so fun to get lost in The characters world's within this crazy industry.

This reminded me of a classic romcom movie that I would love to watch... Both characters with a massive secret to hide.

My only critique, was how cheesy the character's thoughts were sometimes. No one thinks that sentimental in the moment when talking with their friends or girlfriend.

Overall, loved this book and can't wait to read more from this author

Oh my word. I totally loved Rachel and Gabes'story.. I not only laughed but cried reading this. Meeting by chance after going to college together they found what they both never thought they would have.. Threw mistruths and mistakes they made it and for that am truly happy..

Although I know nothing about sports or baseball this book was adorable. I think that even if you don't care for sports that this cute story will be hit with you. This was very light romance story that is great for this time. I think readers will love this for Feb.

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Since quarantine, I have been reading more romance novels. This one is for fans of contemporary romances, especially books from Sally Thorne and Tessa Bailey. I enjoyed the plot and liked that it was from a different perspective!

Such a lovely and funny story! It really is a book for a Christina Lauren fan.

I loved Gabe being a bit cocky but all soft inside. Rachel is a marvelous heroine too. Their flirting left me with a smile on my face. The steaming scenes were really hot and kinda sensible at the sime time. Can't wait to read another story from the authors!

Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity!

Disclaimer: I got this book from @NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I love that this is told from a guy's perspective- we need more books like this in YA!! Gabe retired recently and he's trying to adjust to life outside of baseball. He starts organizing events at the Player's Club. Rachel Adler is a reporter looking to make it big. Gabe and Rachel have a history, but Rachel tries to convince herself that she doesn't have time for a charismatic former baseball player until she finds out he has an inside scoop on one of the BIGGEST sports news story. Now she's got all the time in the world for him. How far is she willing to achieve her career goals and what happens when love gets in the way?

Ex baseball player Gabriel, has one major secret that can destroy some well know people. So at all cost he’s trying to keep his club on the down low. Rachel has been after that one article that can get her career the boost she needs. When all is finally revealed can she put her feelings aside and write about the club.

This was my first book by Hayley and I think she has a great writing style. The One-Night Stand will be a great recommendation for fans of Christina Lauren. I adored the friend group in this book and am definitely interested in more of Hayley's work.

Gabe has recently retired and is trying to adjust to life after baseball. He has assumed control of a business that must remain private and he has watched his two best friends fall in love and is looking for that special person as well.

Rachel is a reporter who was sent to Philadelphia to report on the Super Bowl. While there she reunites with Gabe who she dated briefly in college until they went their separate ways to pursue their dreams. Gabe is at the same party as his best friend was the quarterback of the winning team and he and Rachel end up spending the night together.

When Rachel ends up in Philadelphia investigating another story she and Gabe run into each other again and they become close. When the story seems to point to Gabe being involved will she choose her career or Gabe?

I really enjoyed this story as the author was able to get you emotionally invested in the characters and the close group of friends were a bonus.

Feeling like a little bit of escapism this holiday season well look no further.

If you like me know nothing about baseball but love a cheeky bit of sports romance well this is for you. Gabe is a recently retired baseball player who is the head of a secret players club.

Rachel is a sports journalist still waiting for her big break. When she gets a tip about the club she goes to investigate but gets more than she bargained for in Gabe Torres.

The One-Night Stand is a fun and light romantic comedy perfect for fans of Christina Lauren. I had an absolute ball reading it laughing quietly to myself like the crazy person I am.