Monday, November 26, 2012

One Night with a Hero (Heroes #2) by Laura Kaye + giveaway


“Laura Kaye is synonymous with great, sexy romance.”
~NYT Bestselling Author Jennifer Probst


After growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father, Army Special Forces Sgt. Brady Scott vowed never to marry or have kids. Sent stateside to get his head on straight—and his anger in check—Brady’s looking for a distraction. He finds it in his beautiful new neighbor’s one-night-only offer for hot sex, but her ability to make him forget is addictive. Suddenly, Brady’s not so sure he can stay away.

Orphaned as a child, community center director Joss Daniels swore she’d never put herself in a position to be left behind again, but she can’t deny herself one sizzling night with the sexy soldier who makes her laugh and kisses her senseless. When Joss discovers she’s pregnant, Brady’s rejection leaves her feeling abandoned. Now, they must overcome their fears before they lose the love and security they’ve found in each other, but can they let go of the past to create a future together?



Type: Contemporary Romance
Heat: 3.5 out of 5
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Every time I pick up one of Kaye's books I'm absolutely amazed with the world she creates. Be it gods of weather, vampires or damaged "sailors" Kaye never fails to have me head over heels for her heroes and their heroines. From the scorching hot cover to a chance encounter that turned into so much more One Night with a Hero kept me thoroughly entertained and left me squirming. 

I loved Joss and Brady and all of their interactions. From fun and flirty moments to the ones that absolutely clenched my heart and had me aching for these two. From the very start these two just clicked for me. They play off of each other so well and feel like they've known each other for ages with a teasing playfulness to them that was so sweet and had me smiling. 
"So, are you sated yet?"

"What?"

He quirked a crooked grin. "All done?" 

He pointed to the spread in front of them, but Joss had enough experience to recognize a smooth talker when she saw one. "You playing with me?"

"No, ma'am." He nailed her with a serious expression. "Not yet."

Heat roared over her cheeks. How he managed to infuse that military politeness she loved into something so laden with innuendo she had no idea. But the tingles skittering over her skin sure meant she liked it.
One of the things that made this such a good read for me was that the characters felt real. They're both dealing with past hurts and anger that I thought made them easier to relate to because they weren't perfect and completely in control. They're damaged and flawed and make some marvelously bad decisions  along the way that oooo made me want to shake them a time or two but in the end it made it even sweeter when they finally got their act together. I really fell for Brady and his attempts to fix things between them. There were so many times he made me sigh and "awww" out loud. 
And the sex scenes? Oh gawd they are super hot and steamy and will leave you squirming. Kaye writes some of the best intimate scenes out there that are so sensual, full of emotion and the perfect fit for the couple. 
If you enjoy incredibly sexy stories filled with equal amounts of heart and heat One Night with a Hero is a must read. The richly developed characters, surprise twists and melt your heart moments during One Night with a Hero left me one very satisfied reader. And that's really saying something since the one night stand storyline isn't usually one of my favorites. But, whew, yeah this one totally worked for me. 
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Laura is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of nearly a dozen books in contemporary and paranormal romance. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. A published non-fiction author, Laura’s work as an historian and training as an archaeologist help her create vivid and accurate portrayals of other times and places. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and cute-but-bad dog, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.



Laura is offering an ebook of One Night with a Hero to one lucky follower today!

Just fill out the rafflecopter and leave some review book love :)

To enter Laura’s Pandora Bracelet Giveaway go here (ends 11/30)!

45 comments:

  1. This sounds amazing! I've been meaning to pick up this series for a while now and I think I might finally do it this week! Great review :)
    World of Books

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    1. Ooo I hope you do and that you love it as much as I do. I'm going back for book one now and can not wait!

      Happy reading Annmarie! (I'm an Annamarie by the way :)Not too many of us out there!)

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  2. I think it would be great fun!

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  3. oh yes!

    Tanya at my1lulabug at yahoo dot com :)

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  4. I'd love to read this book! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy!

    Julie K
    kornhsl@yahoo.com

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  5. Thanks for the great contest!

    hswain1@yahoo.com

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  6. Great contest! Sounds like a fabulous book.

    bookworm.judy@gmail.com

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  7. Steamy excerpt, I wonder what they are talking about?? hehehe! Thanks for the chance to win!
    ehaney578 at aol dot com

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    1. Very welcome. LOL. I loved that scene. There's so much fun little banter between the two. Ahhhh, it's so good!

      Happy reading and good luck Elizabeth!

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  8. Military romances are my favorite, and this sounds like a great one . Lots of heat to keep me warm! Would love to read it!
    Thanks .....
    fordycepat@yahoo.com

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    1. Whew yeah it'll keep things nice and toasty :) Enjoy Pat!

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  9. I'm definitely reading this one. I enjoy reading her books. Thanks for the giveaway. Damaris

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  10. I would love to read this! I have read great reviews on it!

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  11. Sounds really good.I'd love to read it :)

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  12. This book sounds great. It's added to my TBR list :)
    Thanks for the giveaway.
    kitcat76(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  13. Yes, am definitely going to give it a read.

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  14. Oh yes! It sounds like something I would love to read. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  15. This looks like a great read and I would love to read it!
    ivegotmail8889(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. YES! definite HOT read!
    modularmates(at)comcast(dot)net

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  17. Absolutely!! Going on my Christmas list. I will be super easy to buy for this year.
    mel
    bournmelissa at hotmail dot com

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    1. LOL. Love a girl that knows what she wants :) Hope you enjoy it too Mel!

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  18. Love the cover, looking forward to reading this book. Thx for the giveaway.

    blinkysthebest at aol dot com

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    1. Me too :) She's always got such yummy ones :) Good luck!

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  19. Never read this author. But oh my gosh, this story sounds incredible. Fabulous sexy cover. Love stories with people that have a lot to lose and still find a way to love. lisakhutson @ cox. net

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    1. Oh my word. Lisa we need to change that. LOL. Not sure if you do PNR books but her North of Need. Totally got me and was one of my favorites this year. And whew yeah her covers are always smoking hot!

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    2. hahaha Well, I am with you, just added to my wish list! :-)

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  20. Oh yes, I'm definitely planning on reading Laura's book. I have quite a few of her books in my TBR list. Wishing Laura all the best.

    luvfuzzzeeefaces at yahoo dot com

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    1. Ahhh you'll love em Julianne. Every one I've read so far has been pretty blasted amazing :)

      Happy reading!

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  21. After reading Her Forbidden Hero I am definitely on board to read this one! CONGRATS on the release Laura and thanks for the giveaway!

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  22. Looks like a good read. Definitely give it a try and it's going on the TBR list.

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  23. I really wanted to get this book but when I heard it was book 2, I did buy book one and put this on my wishlist. Congrats on new release!

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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  24. Since I finished Her Forbidden Hero (Hero#1) I can wait for reading the next installment. Thx for the giveaway

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  25. The book sounds awesome. It's the only one I haven't read it!
    purple975@ msn.com

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  26. I absolutely plan on reading it! Laura has the best smexy books.

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  27. Oooohhhh yes!!! It sounds amazing!

    Jolene A

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  28. Sounds good... I'm adding it to my to be read list.

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  29. I love Laura's books and have not had a chance to get to read this series yet- but I would love the opportunity to do so. It just sounds incredible. sdylion(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. would love to win & read! PICK ME!!
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  31. Really enjoying all your comments everyone! Thanks!

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  32. sounds sexy! Adding it to my never ending TBR list!

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  33. I will definitely check it out. Sounds like a great read.


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