I thought this book was a lot of fun. The story offers a pleasing balance of cuteness, humor, sweetness and heart. This book read easily and held my attention well. The chemistry was off the charts, and I liked Clara and Zane so much. This was just a really great romance that took my mind off of real life and let me relax, laugh and swoon.

This is a great spicy romance to read between that harder / deeper book. I loved both the main characters and the overall concept of this book.

when the book starts with Clara visiting her ex's wedding all I could think was why would she do that - oh goodness how bad is this going to be?

But it turned out way good - with very little drama - the steam was right up there and it was cute
It isn't a long read and its fun and easy

Zane and Clara have had an intense connection ever since high school. Unfortunately, their desire got the better of them in the worst possible way and, in trying to protect Clara from the fallout, Zane misstepped badly. In response, Clara uprooted her life and ran as far as possible. Now, 10 years later, they find that connection hasn't diminished at all and they both want to see how far it goes. Certainly there's no harm in just one night...right?

This is definitely a spicy romp, but there's enough of a plot and character development to hold readers' interest between intimate scenes. And, hoo boy, are there intimate scenes. They are plentiful and inventive! There are conflicts, but both characters are fundamentally decent people who just have some growing to do. It's enjoyable to follow their journey and cheer them on! Pick this up for a steamy, but fairly light and low-angst, diversion.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review!

This is an awesome story! Zane and Clara had an explosive breakup in high school. Now they have managed to reconnect ten years later with Zane volunteering to take her across country to a wedding and imagine her surprise when she finds out the real reason for the invite! She still has deep feelings for Zane the one man she has had a true connection with. Do these two have what it takes to take their relationship to the next level, and will it lead them to a happily ever after? I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.

This is the first book I’ve read by Amanda Usen but it will not be the last. It sucks you right in and the characters make you want to keep reading. Zane is a super hot MC and he just wants Clara and what is best for her. Clara is sensible but likes to take risks a little bit even if she denies that!
This book was a quick read and it was hot, hot, hot. If you want closed door romance, this is NOT it 😊 Wonderfully funny and has a lot of heart.
A huge thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for a review.

ONE NIGHT STAND AFTER ANOTHER By Amanda Usen
Claire gets invited to her Ex-Boyfriends wedding. She ends up attending because she wants to apologise to him for what happened 10 years ago. Little did she know that she would come across the very guy who broke her heart 10 years ago. The wedding starts off a series of one night stand after another all the way to california.

What i liked -

Second Chance/One night stand/Road trip.
Normally I appreciate the supportive male characters more than the main one, so here is me really appreciating Zane. He is a total dream guy. Heis caring, attentive and swoony.
I absolutely love every second of the road trip.
Zane and Claire's chemistry was off the charts.
This book is really spicyyy hot, but it has a sweet over the top ( just an expression , but not that over the top) drama with very cute supportive characters.
I Liked how the road trip was all about Claire's love for Crochet. (am a very imaginative reader, so i could actually see her finger's fly over those needles)


What could have been better -

Even though I absolutely loved Zane , because of him I will never be able to eat chocolate conventionally. As the line in the book, "He ruined chocolate for me" (read the book , you'll know why)


Who Should read :
Beginner's
Romance lover
Second Chance trope
One Night Stand trope.


My Rating : 4/5
 

Thank you to NetGalley , Amanda Usen  and Entangled Publishing for sending me a copy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled, and Ms. Usen for the opportunity to read an ARC of this title. An honest review was requested but not required.

This was a fun, light (and steamy) read. I wasn't expecting it to be novella-length but I think it worked fine. Clara is an accountant who moonlights as a fiber artist/blogger. She reconnects with an old flame (so much drama, about something that happened in high school! I'm having visions of Ross: "we were ON A BREAK!" lol) at her ex's wedding and rather spontaneously decides to allow herself one last one-night stand. This of course turns into a whole series of one-night stands (the purist could argue, this is now a week-long stand) as the two of them travel from the East Coast to LA.

The plot is a little contrived but be honest, you weren't here for the plot. The steam level is pretty high on this one and the chemistry between the two of them, at least in the bedroom, was off the charts. Frankly I thought Clara was a little hard on Zane outside the bedroom, from the storage-closet incident in high school all the way through the climax of the novel where Zane apparently commits a huge crime. Girl, your blog is PUBLIC. You have several thousand followers. Any decent prospective employer would have looked you up and found your blog ALREADY. SIMMER DOWN. ...I obviously did not think it was a huge crime.

I had a couple of logistical questions, among them how you could get awarded several thousand dollars in a grant and then use it on whatever you felt like, instead of what the grant was awarded for? #mystery. I also was a little bored of all the crocheting because that's not really my scene, but I do know that many people really really love it. Those people will be *delighted* by this book.

I'd definitely try something by this author again. The spice is what I came for, and she delivered. 3 1/2 stars, rounded up

Clara sends in her RSVP to attend her ex-boyfriend's wedding. WHY!?!?!? I honestly could not come up with a reason why this was a good idea but it became quite evident as I continued to read. There may have been a conversation between Jack, the ex, and his best friend Zane, who was the reason for the apology Clara seemed to think she still needed to give after al this time.

There were many laugh out loud moments, moments of frustration, moments of WTF. The banter between Zane and Clara was something else. Deciding to road trip from east to west coast because the airline only flew that way once a week?!?! That sure was one extreme budget airline! Although I have to say that it all worked out in Zane's favor. The title makes sense once you get into the story. Clara's determination to get to LA was admirable, but Zane's quest to make her see her talent along the way was phenomenal. Then plot twist with the Fiber King!

This is my first book by the author. I'm glad I took a chance on reading a book by someone new to me!

I received an advance copy of this book at my request and voluntarily left this review.

If you love a one night stand turning into a sexy road trip, Amanda Usen’s novel will definitely meet the mark. This fast paced, super steamy romp is such a fun read that quickly sweeps the read up in the hero and heroine’s drama and road to forgiveness and rediscovery. Usen’s writing has an ease and conversational tone which works perfectly for this enemies to lover’s, second chance romance.

Clara and Zane had a hot and passionate romance in high school which ended pretty tumultuously leaving Clara with bitter feelings towards Zane. Now ten years later, Zane is determined to gain Clara’s forgiveness and proposes one night of passion. But when Clara misses her plane the next morning pursuit of her dream job, Zane is determined to drive her there and what was meant to be one night because a sexy road trip journey to a rediscovery of feelings.

This is a fairly light hearted romance full of many very popular tropes working towards the hero and heroine’s final acceptance of love. The passion is the novel definitely runs hot and Usen really explores this in the physical side of their relationship. These two have a history and a foundation that they have already built so their journey really becomes about learning to understand the other and see how they have grown. Watching their feels regrow was fun, their journey is delightful and their conclusion, while quick, is the perfect happy for now ending, with the openness for growth and more discovery.

If the tropes mentioned above are your cat nip, then don’t hesitate to pick up this novel. This is the first novel I have read from Amanda Usen and it will definitely not be my last.

This sort erotic romance starts en media res with Clara showing up at her ex-boyfriend's wedding. She isn't sure why she was invited but takes the opportunity to apologize for leaving him in high school. At the wedding she learns that the reason shew as invited because his friend Zane wanted her there so he could have a second chance with her. The two have a one night stand and when she misses her flight the next morning Zane agrees to drive her to CA and the two keep up the one night stand for the trip. This book was an entertaining read that I think would do really good on Kindle Unlimited. It definitely was an erotic romance with the physical aspect of their relationship being the main focus. That being said, there was banter, groveling, and a HEA so it was definitely a romance.

Clara agrees to one night with Zane but will it ever be enough? A fun cross country trip with Clara and Zane with leave you craving for more. This is a fast paced read with plenty of banter, spicy/sweet romance and plenty mentions of yummy food. The perfect read for the lazy dog days of summer.

Temptation finds it's sense of humor and runs away with the heart. Zane and Clara snuck up on my blind side and burned their way under my skin. From spicy to sweet, Usen turns the senses inside out with emotions that don't know how to quit. One Night Stand after Another proves a little bit naughty can feel, more than a little nice.

One Night Stand After Another
by Amanda Usen

Clara Duke is an accountant who has a passion for modern wearable crochet. Zane Brampton, successful restaurateur, broke her heart in high school 10 years before and she hasn’t really gotten over it. Zane’s best friend Jack set them up at his wedding and they have a hot and steamy one night stand resulting in Clara missing her flight to California and can’t get a replacement to get her there in time for her interview. Zane offers to take her there by car resulting in a week long road trip to California. Follow their steamy journey.

Their are many twists and get to know the people they meet along the way. Easy read but if slow in parts

My first book by this author and it was a quick and fun read...

When I started reading, I was all skeptic - betrayal?? oh was it cheating (10 years back but still....) ? but within the first few pages of the book, I was hooked (and no cheating 😅)

Clara and Zane were fun and interesting characters, and their romance and chemistry - too good. The storyline was interesting and well developed.

Overall, a fun and steamy read!

Enemies-to-Lovers trope with lots of heat and sweetness
Clara Duke has a plan. Her life is guided strictly by her obsession with her plans although in essence she is an artist. She makes beautiful wearable art with her crocheting talent. On this particular evening she has come to a former boyfriend’s wedding to beg for his forgiveness only to find, he’s way past needing that. He’s getting married to the woman of his dreams. What Clara doesn’t know yet is that her former boyfriend Jack invited her for someone else…Zane Brampton. Who just so happens to be the reason for this long-overdue apology. Clara has harbored feelings for Zane since high school. Now Zane is the talk of Manhattan with his successful restauranteur career. Circumstances give them both a second chance but will Clara undue her obsessive plans to take advantage?
What a great book! I was intrigued on page one wanting to find out if Clara could figuratively let down her hair and take what she wants and needs: Zane. The blurb gives other details which are pertinent but I want you to know that this is a must read for second chance romance lovers. I will admit Clara irritated me toward the end. Ms. Usen did an excellent job in making her difficult at just the right time to give this story the hump that it needed to get over. Highly recommended. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book through Entangled/NetGalley.

This story is absolutely amazing. I mean everything about it was euphoric. There was so much tension and chemistry between Clara and Zane. The way the author displayed the characters was perfect. This story is sexy, humorous, and thrilling. I love it and I highly recommend it!!

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)

This is a really fun and delightful story. Zane and Clara are two wonderful characters. The story is fast moving with witty conversations. Zane and Clara hit the road to explore feelings they had shelved ten years ago. They have heated and steamy nights as well as days filled with exploration.

One Night Stand After Another is a fun and sexy second chance romance that I devoured in one sitting! I absolutely adored Clara and Zane, and their chemistry was 🥵🥵🥵.

Clara Duke has a plan. Take a secure job in accounting for a pay check for security. Then eventually pursue selling her crochet. She's already giving away her patterns on her blog, but Zane Brampton, chef and owner of successful restaurants, thinks she should sell her patterns, crochet clothing and make a steady income. A trip from NYC to California ignites the spark from ten years ago. This trip includes yarn shops, lots of chocolate and sex. Zane pushes too hard and Clara decides their one nights are over. What's a girl to do when you can't get the most amazing man out of her mind?
Heat level 5 🔥🔥🔥🔥

3.5 stars

When Clara receives an invitation to her ex’s wedding, she takes it an an opportunity to apologize to him and confirms her RSVP. What she doesn’t know is that it’s a setup - a second chance for her and Zane, the guy who broke her heart 10 years ago.
One night stand after another is a quick, and easy ready that takes you on an emotional roller coaster of twists and turns. Their chemistry is volcanic hot and erotic. A book that takes us on a cross country road trip, introducing us to different yarns, chocolate and amazing chemistry.