That Night With You
by Alexandrea Weis
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Madison Barnett spent one-night with a stranger that changed her life forever.
But when she takes a job at Parr and Associates as their newest architect, Madison has no idea that the stranger she has spent five years trying to forget is about to walk right back into her life. And what she hoped would be a fresh start turns into a perplexing dilemma.
Soon Madison’s life is sent into a tailspin as she tries to juggle the demands of her controlling boss, Hayden Parr, with her persistent desires for her long lost sexy stranger.
Then, just when she thinks all hope is lost, everything changes.
Madison embarks on an education in the art of pleasure that began five years ago in the bed of the man who captured her heart. But there is one little catch…
When fantasies become reality, passion can turn addictive in…That Night with You.
“Madison,” a
sultry voice called over her right shoulder.
When she turned,
Hayden was standing behind her. Her body tensed when his eyes peered down at
Adam’s hand in hers. “I need to speak with you.”
Instantly, she
let go of Adam’s hand. “Of course.”
“Is this about
the designs?” Adam butted in. “Because I have a few more things I would like
to—”
“No,” Hayden
barked, cutting the young man off, “this is about something else entirely.”
Seeming relieved,
Adam gave a slight shrug and then nodded. Letting Hayden take her elbow,
Madison allowed him to pull her away. When they went to a corner of the dining
room, Hayden let go of her arm, and his eyes surveyed the room before he
finally spoke.
“I’m sure you
already know the Martins are very interested in your design.” He lowered his
head. “They were very impressed with you. I have to say, so was I.”
“Thank you.” Her
voice was barely above a whisper.
“However, they
have some changes they want to make, quite a few changes actually. I want to
find out if you’re all right with that.”
Madison nodded.
“It’s their house. I’ll do whatever they suggest…as long as it’s structurally
possible.”
“Good answer.” He
slowly grinned, appearing pleased. “We need to speak more about this tonight,
but not here.” He glanced over at Adam standing by the buffet tables, taking in
their every word. “How did you get here? Did you drive?”
“A friend brought
me. She’s going to pick me up later.”
He hesitated, his
lips smashing together in an unflattering scowl. “I’ll take you home. We can
talk in my car.”
Her stomach
tangled into a huge knot. “You really don’t have—”
“I said I would
take you home.”
The hint of anger
in his voice disturbed her. Great, the last thing she needed to do was piss off
her boss. “All right. Thank you,” she added, hoping to appease him.
He peered over
her shoulder to Adam. “Anyway, you looked like you needed rescuing.”
She followed his
eyes to see Adam hovering over the buffet tables, inspecting the food and
trying to strike up a conversation with an older couple next to him. The way
his tuxedo hung on his lanky frame reminded Madison of a something she would
see at a prom and not a fancy party. “Adam is harmless,” she declared, as she
swung her eyes back to him.
The first thing
that struck her was how the cut of Hayden’s tuxedo was nothing like Adam’s; he
looked dark and tempting in the precisely pressed fabric. Adam’s high school
attempt at formal men’s fashion only amplified Hayden’s magnetism.
“Don’t say
anything to him. I’ll give him the bad news on Monday. I don’t need him causing
a scene or bothering the Martins.”
“Yes, Mr. Parr.”
Hayden inched closer
to her, and the smell of his musky cologne overtook her senses. “What did I
tell you about that?”
Madison gazed
boldly into his eyes. “This is business…Mr. Parr.”
The scowl on his
face twisted into an intrigued grin. “I can see you’re going to be very
difficult to handle, aren’t you?”
Feeling that
tingle of electricity at the nearness of him gave Madison a rush of courage. “I
was being assertive and not difficult. If I were being difficult, I would have
refused your offer to take me home.”
His grin became a
full-on smile. “And which one are you most often, assertive or difficult?”
She returned his
smile. “That would depend.”
“On your mood?”
Madison kept him
waiting before finally answering, “No, on the man.”
The laughter of a
group of men by the patio doors distracted him. “Let me see to the Martins,
grab your design, and I will meet you out front. Give me about ten minutes.”
“Ten minutes?”
Her eyes took in the half-full dining room. “What about the party?”
“I didn’t come
here for the party.” He abruptly headed toward the patio doors. His lean figure
cutting across the room reminded Madison of a hero in a Greek play. Strong,
smart, and with a dash of hubris in his step, he looked irresistible. As
Madison watched his sleek body maneuver through the light scattering of guests,
she felt that white heat rise up from her gut, obliterating all other thoughts.
Oh, I’m in trouble.
That Night With You was a story about a one-night stand that meant more than either participants were willing to accept, but fate will intervene and past and future will collide. I would give this book a 3.5-4 star. I really did like this book just thought it would have been better told in a first person POV rather than third person. I sometimes struggle with third person because the characters switch off so easily and you don't feel like you truly can get into the mind of each character as much if it were in first person. That being said I would recommend this to others as it had a great story line, plenty of mystery and angst oh and some serious steamy scenes. This is the first book I have read by this author and I will continue to read what she puts out in the future.
Madison lives with the memories of an amazing one-night stand with a man she never gave her real name too but she only got his first name. She knows she will never see this man again but he ruined her for other men...not only was he a gentle amazing lover but he took something special from her.. her virginity. She didn't stick around after they fell asleep and she finds herself regretting it for years. She is determined to start her life over and no better way to do that then staring a new career... but when she finds that the big boss who Hayden is her Harry from the amazing one-night stand she had years before. But the only problem she isn't sure that he remembers her...so doubt will set in and she finds herself lusting after him all over again.
Hayden AKA Harry also is haunted by the memories of the woman from his past, he searched everywhere for her and came up empty. He had to move on and when he met someone that looked like her he up and married her but soon finds out that she isn't the woman he wants and he gets divorced. He vows to never give his heart away again. When his associate hires a new architect for his business he soon realizes this woman Madison is the "Mary" from his past.. .the one who stole his heart and shattered it all in one night. He will not give his heart again but he can't help the steam and passion that still surrounds them.. so they come up with an agreement for a sex only relationship no ties.
Will the feelings from the past come to surface? Can Hayden let down the walls he built up and love someone again? Or will it only be that one night for them to forever cherish because there hearts will never mend?
Go pick up this book it is a great story! I hope to see more from this author.
That Night With You by Alexandrea Weis is a story of a one-night stand that stays with Madison for years, making it difficult for any other man to live up to the memories that Harry had given her of one of the most influential nights of her life, the night that she lost her virginity. Often listening to the song that was playing while Harry consumed her mind and body, she finds comfort in the memories that she holds close to her heart. Taking a job at a renowned architect firm after graduating from college; she is comes face to face with the man that has haunted her thoughts and dreams for years, Hayden Parr her boss.
Upon realizing that the Harry that has haunted her all these years is the same man as her breathtakingly hot boss, she wonders if he remembers her and if he thinks on that one night with the fondness that she does. When she discovers that he looked for her after she left him in the middle of the night, all of the feelings that she believed she was crazy to have for a one night stand burst to the surface making it difficult for her to concentrate on her job. Deciding to enter into an arrangement with Hayden that he wants to keep discreet due to his ongoing court issues with his ex-wife, Madison thinks she can handle everything that he is asking, until she can't anymore.
Madison never intended to fall in love with Hayden, especially when he shows no signs of sharing the same feelings toward her. Constantly telling her that he cares and telling her that he will show her through giving her pleasure, Madison tries to accept that this is enough, that she can accept only what he is willing to give her. Unfortunately after spending time with Hayden in his home and in his bed, she begins to want things that a normal couple have, things he isn't willing to give her. Giving him an ultimatium that she needs to hear the words not just have him show her; she walks away when he is unable to give her what she desperately desires.
Will Hayden be able to let down the walls he has surrounding his emotions after being hurt by his ex-wife and let Madison fully into his heart or will he lose her forever? Will Madison be able to let go of the hurt that Hayden has caused her and love him in spite of it? You will have to read this 3.5 star book to find out! I promise you will fall in love with Hayden just as Madison did!
Alexandrea Weis is an advanced practice registered nurse who was born and raised in New Orleans. Having been brought up in the motion picture industry, she learned to tell stories from a different perspective and began writing at the age of eight. Infusing the rich tapestry of her hometown into her award-winning novels, she believes that creating vivid characters makes a story memorable. A permitted/certified wildlife rehabber with the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries, Weis rescues orphaned and injured wildlife. She lives with her husband and pets in New Orleans.
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