After a break up, Scottie decides to finally lose her virginity, and luckily this happens on the day hot lawyer Damon Patrick notices her.

Very steamy short story. As it is short, the hero's about-face seemed a little rushed, but overall I enjoyed the story.

A short, humorous novella about Scottie a 26 year old virgin and her quest to lose it. Standing by to guide her on her quest is her "boss" Damon Patrick. What follows is a steamy but sweet. Loved the ending because it was just so unexpected.

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

A rather sweet romance. Megan writes sexual tension so well. This is a very quick read that I read in one sitting - I didn't want it to end. Highly recommended

Scottie has just ended a six year long term relationship with an ex-fiancée with her virginity in tack. Thinking she should just get it over with and have sex with someone she jumps at the chance to take up an offer from a colleague and playboy named Damon. Damon shows Scottie that she shouldn't just give her virginity to just anyone and offers his services. Throughout the little time the two spent together they fell in love. Although this novel was short the author was to the point. I liked the wittiness of the characters. At first I thought Damon was going to be controlling but he wasn't. This was a good quick read. Look forward to reading more by this author.

Project Virgin was a quick spark of sweet passion. Damon and Scottie were intense in a short amount of time, but it seemed to work.

Review for "Project Virgin" by Megan Crane:

Project Virgin is a short story in "Love Ever After" collection. I really enjoyed reading it as I've read a couple of books by Megan Crane before and really loved 'em. Project Virgin is no different. It is a story of bad decisions, chemistry, one night stands, and a hot Daemon Patrick!

*This arc was kindly provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!

Project Virgin by Megan Crane is a hot novella that can be devoured in a very short period of time. If you are in the mood for a sexy read with an ending that will leave you with a huge smile, then pick up a copy of this book.

New lawyer Scottie Grey is looking forward to climbing her way to the top of the partnership ladder. Just today, she broke up with her boyfriend of six years, who had her convinced that saving themselves for marriage would make their primarily platonic relationship much more meaningful. Scottie's cheating ex is now a part of her past, and the future is hers for the taking. She is on a mission to lose her virginity and the lucky guy ends up being her sort of boss.

Damon Patrick is a ruthless attorney adorned with good-looks, sex appeal and smarts. His womanizing reputation is legendary, which makes him the perfect man for Scottie to lose her virginity to. Damon overhears and understands her situation and has no problem being Scottie's first. However, there is something about Scottie that Damon finds incredibly attractive and endearing, which causes him to ensure that her first time is one for the record books.

Overall, I liked quick story. I immediately formed a connection to both Scottie and Damon. I loved how Ms. Crane evolved their one night together into something so much more. This is a fast read loaded with heat and the potential for a happily ever after.

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley.

What a great book!! LOVED IT!!

a very interesting story. Enjoyed it a lot.

26-year-old virgin that is a reader of erotica or as she puts it “dirty books,” is not entirely clueless about sexy times, so why the author paints her as such is hard to swallow. As is the the rather wooden dialogue and corny lines. I can buy just about anything in a romance but one night stand into instant HEA is a bit of a stretch. Project Virgin has a good framework but needs more depth to make an impression.

What a hot, fun and enjoyable quick read!

A short novella filled with some good chemistry and two main characters that were likeable. Great build up with the sexual tension between these two!

Scottie just ended her relationship with longtime fiancé after learning what a cheater he was. He told Scottoe that they would save sex/love making for their wedding night to make things special and because he respects her. Scottie was a virgin and didn't like the idea but went along with it. But no more, her mission was o get rid of her virginty.

Scottie is a new lawyer and she's working for hot, good looking, intense lawyer Damon. Wow, Damon was it for me in this book. Great hero!!!

The book opens with Damon and Scottie in an elevator, with him asking what happened to her "rock".

What I appreciated was you are given the impression that Damon was aware of Scottie with that comment (she hadn't been working for him long ) and somewhat observant of her before they worked together. Also Scottie had noticed Damon, what living breathing women wouldn't. But she was careful to not allow herself to focus on him because she had been engaged.

Damon finds out that she's a virgin (accidentally read a text she was sending a friend while the two had been riding in a limo to court). Damon then proceeds to offer his assistance and expertise in helping aide her in eliminating her virginity. He was sweet and attentive towards Scottie. He let it be known that he wanted to make the moment special and memorable. Loved him!

I was hooked by theses two right away. Yes, it's pretty much Insta/love/lust but I thought is was done very well with emotion and depth of character from both. They had witty dialogue and a great connection. It was a sweet, steamy and fun read. It was too short for me though, I really could have read another hundred pages about these two and would have loved an epilogue!!!

Scottie has been engaged to Alexander for six years but her virtue is still intact! According to Alexander, it's for traditional reasons but Scottie eventually uncovers the real reasons why, and kicks him out.

Scottie is a lawyer working for Damon who is well renowned for his success as a lawyer and his ways with women. He is every woman's dream in the company he works for and even Scottie isn't totally indifferent but he is out of bound. Or is he? They end up spending the night together and what he discloses to Scottie about the reasons for his womanising comes as quite a surprise. She is faced with even more surprises on her return to work. Will she see Damon again? Can this one night stand turn into something more, taking Damon's past into account?

This is a story about two entirely different people coming together in the most unexpected manner. It's short and sweet with some steamy moments. Well put together for such a short read.

I received a complimentary copy of this ebook from the publisher via NetGalley. This has no bearing on my review of this book.

Want a hot, humorous novella? Look no further, just get this book!

Scottie Grey is in her first year working at a prestigious law firm. She’s just broken up with her cheating fiancé who wanted her to be a virgin on their wedding night but was certainly getting in lots of practice for the occasion with just about anyone he could! Now she’s determined to wait no longer and her sort of boss, Damon Patrick, reads some texts that reveal her desire to lose her virginity asap . . . . and offers his assistance. Now he also happens to be handsome, hot and have a reputation for his sexual exploits. Is he the best or worst candidate to help her?

I was wary of reading this, as I don’t like pure erotica and I’m happy to say this is much more. It was a fun read with some hilarious moments and, although losing her virginity was the whole point of them getting together, the author skilfully gave it all greater meaning with her emotive descriptions (much better to read than step by step instructions!) and the brilliant ending - you’ll have to read it to find out just what I mean!

So, if you like your romances to have funny, laugh out loud, gasp in disbelief moments as well as plenty of action, you may well enjoy this delectable novella.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley, too, for letting me read an ARC of this book in exchange for this, an honest review.

This was a short read, definitely had potential if there were more builds-up between H and h, or an epilouge.

h worked under H but never have direct conversation with him. When she broke up with her cheating ex-fiancé, H suddenly was interested in the disappearance of her ring. Then one thing turned into another.

It was hard to rate this book because this was just an ARC, the file felt like in need of edit, maybe the completed edition would be better. Too much potential.

If you have an hour going spare, this is a decent steamy read.

"My virginity had been my secret shame for years."

Megan Crane has done a good job in making this novella grab from the off. Scottie and Damon were likeable characters but I have to say she didn't really come over as particularly inexperienced. Nevertheless, it's fast-pace and sexiness made it an enjoyable read.

Copy courtesy of Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest and unbiased opinion.

4**** Lovely stars from me

Ooh so sweet story, for a short one i had really good time reading it!!
Damon & Scottie...i really loved these characters..

Scottie breaks up with her fiancee when she learns his "Outdoor Activities", the problem is she was saving herself for the night of the wedding..well her fiancee wanted the same out of respect (yeah respect my ...). So we have a virgin/single Scottie now we want a candidate to get rid of it....
....And the best candidate (says the worst but i would say best) for this is Damon Patrick, her um..boss!! The man with many sexual experiences so he will take care our Scottie.

I definitely recommend this novella, it's fun, hot with great characters and dialogues. You certainly gonna enjoy it, it's my first book from the author and i really wanna check what other stories she has.

I'm super duper sad this was a novella - I REALLY loved Scottie and Damon :( I think that equals a congrats in the writing department... although we already know Ms Crane is AWESOME.
So... whats next? I'm on the edge of my seat!!

I finished it very short time. Story could have had more to it. Just seem too short for my taste. Damon Patrick, everybody's dreamboat, renowned litigator at Granger & Knox. Scottie was accompanying Damon on a job. While they were heading out, he reads Scottie's text from her best friend. He finds out she just broke up with her fiancee and she still is a virgin. Her ex fiancee was sleeping around while she faithfully waiting. She was fuming and couldn't believe her luck. Then Patrick proposes that he is willing to educate her on that end. She couldn't believe Patrick was willing. She was thinking this like a project and she is willing to forget after if it happens... But that never seems to work that way. He is still her superior and she is afraid people will find out.. After everything she feels renewed and forgets about her ex. However, things were different.. Patrick didn't show up to work.. What has happen to him???? I wish there were more story to both Patrick and Scottie..

This was a short, steamy read. It was a cute story with an interesting concept.
I received an ARC of this book from the publisher for an honest review.

A perfect short story. Filled with hot, steamy moments and a happy ending to boot.

Witty dialogue and a snappy pace make Project Virgin a real page turner. I sat here reading the book and imagining author Megan Crane laughing her head off as she wrote it. While there is no doubt that this is one of the wittiest books I've read in a while it is also sex on a stick, slick and carnal and exquisitely sensual. Project Virgin is a very quick read so there's not a lot of time either for character development or to flesh out the plot yet you really don't get the feeling that this book has been rushed. The story unashamedly takes place over just a few days yet Megan Crane uses clever techniques such as a series of text messages to progress what is essentially a meeting of virtual strangers into a dinner date and a night of explosive sex. The nice twist is that for Damon and Scottie, against the odds it seems that there just might be something more than sex. "I'm not a plumber," says Damon.

I didn't expect this to be a very funny, sizzling hot/hilarious kind of read. Very well-written, with likable characters and a nice story line that I greatly enjoyed.

So, if you like a very refreshing quick read, with romance, funny moments, lots of laughter in addition to the regular awesomeness you like in a good romance genre, then this is the book for you.

I received an ARC from the publisher via Net-Galley in exchange for an honest review. That does not change or influence my opinion of this book.

Project Virgin may not be a lengthy tome - ust an hour or so to read - however it doesn't not lack in any department.

I really enjoyed reading this. The chemistry between Scottie and Damon is off-the-charts, and I love that it didn't just fizzle out and bathe in the vanilla river once sexytimes were initiated. Their awareness of each other, it is very soon evident, extends well beyond the purely physical.

As a couple, they are electric, and as individuals, Scottie and Damon are people I actually gave a damn about. I loved that Scottie wasn't a clueless innocent just because of her virginity, and while Damon erred towards the manhoorish, he owned it.

Plentiful hot bits in this one, so if the sexytimes aren't your thing, best you ease away. However, Project Virgin isn't just sexytimes. There is emotion, humour and fantastic characters to boot.

P.S. Thanks to Tule Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC of the book. Any and all opinions are mine and mine alone.

Years ago, I was taought that a short story, or novella in this case, should have a clearly delineated Beginning, Middle and End. The author provides that basic requirement and much more.

I thought that this was going standard fare in which a busy career woman get's frustrated with her life and goes out to rectify that situation by taking on the first available hot guy. What I got, instead was a much more nuanced story involving two people and the negotiation that happens that occur both internally and externally when they decide to make changes.

Project Virgin (A Bad Boy Short Story) by Megan Crane is an interesting story. For the life of me though I couldn’t figure out why a person’s virginity is considered to be a mill stone around their neck pulling them down. That is the entire premise of this short story.

It could have been simply about two people falling for each other, then I would have loved it. Scottie’s former fiancé is definitely the bad guy and loser in this story while Damon is dreamy. I liked the contrast between the values of these two men. So the characters were engaging with wonderful chemistry, witty lines of dialogue and entertaining series of events. The awareness and attraction build up between Scottie and Damon is well done with good characterization for such a short work.

Cute novella establishing the beginnings of a new relationship between Scottie and Damian. Scottie is going through a crisis after ending a relationship that much to her dismay left her still holding her V Card. Damian is successful but seeks more out of life. Their banter is funny and cute. Their coupling was both sweet and dirty lol enjoyed it.

ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

The Following Review has been written entirely by Wendy'sThoughts 4 As Goldilocks Would Say... Just Right Stars
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Have you ever started a book and soon felt you were in some type of alternate experience... one that mirrored Goldilocks' search for the perfect porridge ...

Where one book is just too much; too much repeating of things the author needs to make clear; like how handsome they are or how troubled he has been or any other redundant phrasing so that all you want to do is scream if you see it again....making the book too long or too full of filler to make it a series...

Or the other extreme opposite where there is just not enough of anything to make whatever was intended... a truly complete story. It could rush the details with insta-insta and think-Great we can do the sex scenes now... or they don't give any added detail or insight to either character or better yet, bring in another character to create drama and then leave the reader wondering what the hell was that all about because we were left hanging...

But then there can be those Ah Ha moments when a story just falls together. As we read we can see where everything is going and feel as if we are getting all of the nourishment delivered in concentrated amounts... not so intense as to give us a headache, yet chewy goodness for us to notice ever nuance and detail slipped in effortlessly.

For me, Project Virgin by Megan Crane was crafted from the last example. Her story was basically, just right. In the Eighty-eight pages, she led me down a path, happily. She gave me enough to understand why the woman felt about her virginity the way she did. Does the reader need to agree with the way the VCard was presented by the character... really it dosn't matter... because this was the character's feelings at the time and she owns it.

As for the commanding attorney boss, we were given the idea of just how dynamic he was in and out of court; it was totally believable he could be that imposing. With all of the necessary elements in play, the idea of him assisting her with her "problem" was perfection.

What made this more than the standard get rid of VCard stories was the subtle banter, mind tease they bought equally while playing with each other. She surprised him and he was everything she wanted and never thought she could have for this event. The mental foreplay for the reader with the characters' dance of leading up to what was proposed, opened the eyes of both characters and lured the readers to lean in more...

This was not a slam-bam- thanks-and-then-off-with-you event...the read didn't feel that way and neither did the surprised characters. Things were emotionally touching in this writing and the way it was done felt right.

Megan Crane is a very accomplished author... she teaches in the esteemed Writer's Program at UCLA and other venues. I feel as if I was fortunate to experience a class in how to do a short story and make it be "Just Right".

A gifted copy was provided by Tule Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review.

I found this to be a very shallow book which did not appeal to me. Although it is a short work of fiction I felt it lacked any depth and insight into the characters.

“Project Virgin” is short, concise, to the point yet with enough steamy scenes that I actually have to rate this book M for Mature.

A retelling of “It Happened One Night,” the story follows newbie lawyer Scottie Grey and brilliant-soon-to-be-partner lawyer Newbie lawyer Damon Patrick. With Scottie taking second chair in a case where Scottie was first, the two traveled out of San Francisco to go to court.

But, somewhere along the way, their very professional relationship turned into very personal. A dare became reality and Scottie found herself in the most unexpected place.

Steamy and sexy, it is actually a surprise that author Megan Crane were able to put all these in a short story.

And though I have already said it earlier, I will repeat, “Project Virgin” is Rated M for Mature due to sexual content.

A very entertaining quick, sexy read. Considering how short the story is, it's amazing how developed the characters are. The story is fairly predictable but never did I get that "I've read this a million times" feeling. I enjoyed how the relationship between Damon and Scottie evolved from one stage to another. Their chemistry is sizzling and you can definitely feel it. I highly recommend this one.

Project Virgin is a very quick, very hot, sexy read. Initially I didn't find the description of the book all that interesting, but Megan Crane, when writing as Caitlin Crews has written some of my favorite romance reads, so I decided to give it a try. Very glad I did.

I feel like this is the story Fifty Shades tried to be, or should have been. Wait, no. I hate it when people compare things to Fifty Shades because I'm not a big fan of that book and it gets way too much attention. I feel certain that the people who like it are people who haven't had a lot of prior exposure to good, sexy romance novels. When I learn that people like it, I always feel obligated to provide them with a list of better, hotter romance novels. Let me try this again.

This is how hot sex between an inexperienced, young woman and successful, powerful man should be written. Better? Maybe. I'm not usually a fan of this type of story. Big power imbalances make me uncomfortable. But this isn't so much a "billionaire story" - he's not crazy wealthy, but rather a very successful attorney at the law firm and he has connections at nice clubs and restaurants and a great view of San Francisco from his bedroom. Also, I get the impression that the woman in this story is just a few years away from being as successful and powerful as the man who has caught her interest.

Scottie is only a year out of law school, and a few hours out of a long, sexless engagement to a jerk. She's on her way to a deposition with Damon Patrick, one of the top attorneys where she works. He's sort of her boss - but not technically. On their way out of the office, he comments on the absence of her engagement ring. Then, much to her horror, while in the car, he happens to read a text message she's sending to a friend - and in doing so, discovers she's still a virgin. This results in some awkward conversation and confessions, that resume at dinner, after their work day is over.

Scottie decides she's ready to make some changes, and Damon is happy to help her out.

What I especially liked about this story is that Scottie is smart, self-aware and completely in control of what she's doing. She's not being pressured into anything because she's ashamed or embarrassed. She's making a mature, adult decision and going after what she wants. She realizes she's spent too much of her life living in a way that someone else wanted. And I know Damon is supposed to be a "bad boy" as the cover describes this book as a "bad boy short" but he seems like a pretty nice guy. He's not being a creep and having to convince her of what she wants or needs. The only "bad" thing about him is that he has a lot prior sexual experience (which is sort of good thing in this case, you want a guy who knows what he's doing) and he's not romancing her, or trying to convince her he's in love with her to get her in bed. They both enter into this with a clear objective, and they're being very honest with each other.

I liked this story a lot. Can easily be read in one sitting. I think it's probably less than a hundred pages. But it doesn't feel too short. This isn't a grand romance, it focuses on one night with a few hints as to where that one night might lead.

This was exactly what I needed to read to balance out my previous read, the heavy nonfiction story about World War II.

I received a copy of this via NetGalley.

So much was packed into such a short story! There was a little humor, a lot of sexual tension and just enough feels to keep me happy from beginning to end.

Being a 26 year old virgin who just called off her engagement to her cheating fiance, Scottie now wants to lose her virginity. Damon is the playboy and more experienced attorney who everyone gossips about his amazing court room and bedroom antics (that sounded so cheesy and book blurb-y, but it's true).

I liked that Scottie was quick witted and how it challenged (and surprised) Damon. All of this attraction to Damon and flirting with him is new to her, but I really loved how surprised Damon was affected by it all. It really caught him off-guard how he was feeling a lot more for her than he expected. Instalove. If the book was longer than a novella and also told from Damon's pov (this is only Scottie's voice), I would have loved to know if he'd noticed Scottie before that day since he asked why she wasn't wearing her engagement ring.

It was the perfect light, yet engaging read I needed for a few hours of escape!

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley from Tule Publishing for an honest review.

One night, no strings. Just sex.

Scottie Grey has a crush on her boss Damon Patrick, a renowned litigator and one of San Francisco’s favorite sex symbols. After the break up with her fiancé, Scottie feels drawn to Damon even more. But there is one thing that stands in her way. Scottie is still a virgin. Why would Damon want to be with her after all of the experienced women he has been with?

Scottie is taken away with Damon’s proposition and it becomes a night she will never forget.

I read this book in one sitting. It is very short and to the point. But it is also an entertaining and well written story. Sometimes I find stories this short lack character development or feel rushed. This one was well thought out and didn’t miss a detail.

Everyone needs a Damon in her life.Scottie has just come out of long term relationship, Damon is her boss and has offered his services for Project Virgin. Scottie has one problem in her life, she is still a virgin. So what would be better than Damon, other than it it looked down upon in their law office.

Loved the chemistry between these two, along with their humor. It had me laughing out loud. Hot steamy scenes too, makes this perfect quick read to warm you up on these cold winter nights.

I received this book from netgalley for an honest review.

A quick read that pulls you in right from the start. Megan Crane grabs you in the first paragraph and doesn't let go.
Scottie Grey is having a rough morning when she is paired with Damon Patrick on a case. Scottie is a first year attorney learning all she can, while Damon is the firm's golden boy and playboy. Scottie has just tossed her cheating fiance out and is ready to move on with her life, which includes losing her virginity. Not sure how she was going to accomplish it, she is more than a little embarrassed when Damon sees the text from her friend telling her to go after him. With all the gossip about him, that is the last thing she expects him to want.
When Damon offers dinner after work, Scottie accepts, figuring to at least get ideas from him and at most, a one night stand. Both get a little more than they bargained for. I loved the characters, they connected and there were times that I had to laugh at their interactions. Scottie was fun, strong and determined, and Damon was a good match for her.

COPY COURTESY OF NETGALLEY This was a short read. We do not get to know the characters very well because the story is so quick. However, you still like them on the surface. It had potential to be very good. the majority of the time in the book is spent over a hours. The story wasn't rushed but again very short. I enjoyed the dialogue between Scottie and Damon. It was sexy and fun.

Scottie has an albatross around her neck, of the virginity variety. At twenty six she's just left a relationship with a man who's fooled her into being innocent for years while he still romps around the town. Just one day into being single and she is a woman on a mission. Damon Patrick, hot lawyer and boss, isn't exactly who she had in mind, but he is the ideal candidate. Making one bad decision may be the best decision Scottie has ever made.

I love a good romance filled with humor, especially when it's filled with just the right amount of both. Project Virgin is one of the funniest novellas I have read in a while, the main characters share witty dialogue and the general subject at hand, Scottie's virginity, just makes this story stand out. What I expected to be a short erotic novella was so much more. Megan Crane wrote two great characters, Scottie and Damon, who you wouldn't put together at first, but make so much sense by the end.

I really liked Scottie as a character, you don't have to agree with her method of losing her virginity to enjoy this one. She is exactly as I would picture a sheltered, innocent 26 year old who just came out of a long lasting, emotionally scarring engagement. What a way to shake it off! Damon, on the other hand, I could use a full length novel about. He's intriguing, he's successful, and he's apparently a sex god. Combine that with his straight forward, no nonsense attitude and you've got the perfect boss to take care of the job at hand. I genuinely enjoyed their interactions and I definitely liked that this novella felt longer than it was. It wasn't just a take her virginity and move on kind of book, but it built up to the fireworks and ends with a massive bang. There's emotion, some hot hot smut, insta-love, and witty dialogue. When all are combined together you get the engaging story of Scottie and her project for handsome lawyer, Damon.

Loved it...

This story had steamy scenes, but I really didn't feel the love between the main characters Damon Patrick and Scottie Grey. There was really no relationship development and then it ends with it's love.

In addition what really annoyed me is that Scottie never really tells her fiancé off, like really that douche was stringing her along for so long and she was completely oblivious to what a jerk he was.

I think I would have like the story more if it had maybe a chapter or two more that really showed the characters connecting in more ways than just physical.

Rating 3 out of 5 Read@Book

Megan Crane's Project Virgin makes for a fun, hot, quick read. From the opening question, to the last sentence, the pages kept turning with my anticipation. I needed to know what was going to happen between Scottie and Damon.

While Scottie and Damon's sexy romance makes for a one sitting read, Crane delivers a well written story with engaging characters.

Received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

Ugh...I wanted so much more from this. I was hoping that it would be a story with heart...and that's how it began, but then it just kind of got ahead of itself. I'm not sure what that ending even meant and the love scene wasn't even that steamy. Disappointed