Genre:
Romance
About the Book:In the close-knit town of Marchfield, where gossip spreads faster than a teenager’s texts, English teacher Audrey Fremont and Algebra instructor Oz Taylor find themselves at the center of a scandal—and a romance neither saw coming.
A few too many drinks at Happy Hour and a glimpse of his infuriatingly sexy shoulders lead to a one-night stand that should have ended there—but didn’t. Relentlessly organized and a bit of a perfectionist, Audrey is horrified to discover that Oz is one of her new coworkers. Yet, stolen glances in the hallway, moments in the copy room, and snarky banter make keeping it “no strings attached” nearly impossible to maintain.
With meddling friends and nosy colleagues already placing bets on their romance, Audrey and Oz can’t ignore the chemistry simmering between them. But just when Audrey thinks she’s got everything under control, a surprise confession from Oz leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew about love.
In a town where everyone’s watching, Audrey and Oz must decide: will they keep playing it safe, or risk their hearts on a love that could change everything?
My Review:
One Night Stands and Lesson Plans follows Audrey Fremont, English teacher with lots of friends but no love life to speak about. She's finally settled in Marchfield, Virginia and has a stable career. Oz Taylor follows his bestie's advice and moves from New York to Virginia to teach Math at the same school she does. When they meet the evening before classes start, the chemistry is undeniable and bad decisions are made, neither one of them aware of the other's occupation.
What a fun book! The author created a wonderful world with well-written characters. I love the humor, tension, and dilemmas faced by Audrey and Oz. There's always that one person you work with that causes trouble, and this book has her. There is a fabulous close knit community within the pages of this book. A community I'm happy to be part of vicariously, watching it grow and develop.
I was provided a copy of this book.
My Rating:
Read an Excerpt:
The wind turned, and the warm night air chilled. Clicking open the locks on my car, I tried to get in and drive away. Slowly, I turned to scan the area for Oz. He stood by his truck, watching me with his hands in his pockets. His eyes were dark, and I could feel the heat of his stare.
I should have waved goodbye, hopped into Green Lightning, and headed home. I should have taken a cold shower and written in my journal all the reasons why we should Never Ever, Get Back Together. Thanks, Taylor Swift.
I should woman up.
But there he was, giving me sexy, smoldering eyes as he leaned against his truck. He looked like a modern-day cowboy, all hard and rugged after a day on the ranch. I have always had a thing for cowboys. They were hard, tough, weather and work-worn on the outside but warm and loyal on the inside.
The logical side of my brain warned me to stay away, but he’d lassoed me with an invisible rope. I stepped toward him and watched his eyes widen, and his chest rise as he drew in a deep breath. It was all the encouragement I needed to close the space between us.
I stood inches from him, staring into his eyes, searching for a sign. His mouth hitched up on the right side, and I felt myself rise up on my toes, my hands on his wide shoulders, and kiss him.
About the Author:
M. Jayne LaDow is a playwright and author who leapt into writing romance after spending thirty-three years wrangling middle school English students. Her rom-coms are hilariously inspired by her years in education, where she was regularly pied in the face, sang classroom karaoke, and dressed up like characters from novels. She resides with her very patient husband, two brilliant yet snarky children, three cuddly rescue cats, a toe-biting tortoise, and a bearded dragon who judges her life choices from his terrarium.
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We appreciate you featuring and reviewing ONE NIGHT STANDS AND LESSON PLANS today.
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DeleteHey, everyone! I’m over the moon seeing my book featured and reviewed on your site—thank you for the love and support! I appreciate you so much Sapphyria!
ReplyDeleteLet’s talk book boyfriends (and girlfriends!). You know the ones—the fictional characters who make us swoon, laugh, and maybe set the bar just a little too high for real life. Personally, I can’t resist a hero who’s funny, self-assured, and totally okay with letting the leading lady take charge. Bonus points if he can deliver some witty banter and show a soft side when it counts.
What about you? Who’s your ultimate book boyfriend or girlfriend, and what makes them unforgettable? Let's gush about our fictional crushes—I’m always on the hunt for my next one!
I'm happy to have you and your book on my blog. I loved reading One Night Stands and Lesson Plans. I love the down-to-earth, funny heroes in the stories I read. Imperfect, but perfect for the heroine of their story.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy you liked it! I love the same things! Add in a supportive tribe of friends with banter! Those are my kind of books!
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