From #1 NYT Bestselling author Lauren Blakely, comes a hot new standalone second chance romance…
The Hot One!
Want a slow burn, sexy-as-sin second chance romance filled with wit, humor and so much heart? Dive in, and get ready to swoon and fan yourself from the heat!
A sexy, feel-good romance that makes you feel good all over, The Hot One is a hot, second chance standalone romance and the story of confident, charming and cocky attorney Tyler Nichols who is determined to win back his college sweetheart when he runs into her in NYC eight years later. He’ll do anything to win her heart… including stripping naked for her at her office. Can she move on from the hurt and give love a brand new chance? Find out in this sexy, fun, and sizzling romance full of heart, charm and heat! Told in dual POV, The Hot One is being called over-the-top hot and utterly addictive. Grab your copy of The Hot One and get ready to laugh, swoon, and fan yourself from the heat!
The Hot One is love, laugh-out-loud humor, and lust all wrapped up in the perfect package…Pure Pleasure!!!” ~ Bookalicious Babes Blog
“Lauren Blakely is the Queen of sweet, fun, and steamy reads… Her books are utterly addictive.” ~ Angie’s Dreamy Reads
A sexy new standalone romance from #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Lauren Blakely…
Ever notice that sometimes a guy will do something really stupid, like let the love of his life slip through his fingers?
Yeah. I'm that guy. But the instant I run into her again I’ve got one goal and one goal only—a second chance. The plan? Go big or go home.
Fine, at first glance, stripping naked at my ex-girlfriend's place of work might not seem like the brightest way to win her heart again. But trust me on this count—she always liked me best without any clothes on. And sometimes you've got to play to your strengths when you're fighting an uphill battle. As a lawyer, I know how to fight, and I'm prepared to fight hard for her. Because sometimes you need a second chance at first love.
He's the one who got away . . .
The nerve of Tyler Nichols to reappear like that at my job, showing off his rock-hard body that drove me wild far too many nights. That man with his knowing grin and mischievous eyes is nothing but a cocky jerk to saunter back into my life. Except, what if he's not . . .? I've tried like hell to forget him, but maybe I'm cursed to remember the guy I fell madly in love with eight years ago. Lord knows I’m not over him, so what's the harm in giving him a week to prove he's changed in the ways that matter?
After all, how do you resist the hot one . . .?
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“Tyler Nichols. Oh. My. God. The title is definitely apropos. This man is over the top HOT in oh so many ways. The Hot One is a read-in-one-sitting kind of story.” ~ Naughty Girls and Their Books
Excerpt
Technically, I didn't drop my drawers the first time I saw her again. Just my balls.
The ones in my hands. Juggling balls.
Here’s how it went down. Picture a Sunday morning in Central Park. A perfect summer day. The grass was green, the breeze was warm, and I’d just spent the last few hours getting acquainted with turtles and frogs at the children’s zoo because I’m an awesome uncle. And Carly’s one cool seven-year-old.
The kid loves all creatures, but especially the ones that jump and crawl, so I took her to the enchanted forest part of the zoo. When we finished, she tugged on my shirt sleeve, batted her hazel eyes, and asked ever so sweetly for an ice cream cone.
Like I stood a chance at resisting her. C’mon. She’s my cousin’s kid, and clearly she gets her charm from our side of the family.
With her hand in mine, we strolled across the grass near the running path, hunting for the nearest ice cream dealer.
And then Carly did that thing little kids do.
She shrieked for what seemed like absolutely no reason. Next, she pointed to an impossibly tall dude wearing a beret while juggling two Rubik’s Cubes, two orange balls, and a small green beanbag.
“He can do five, Uncle Tyler!” Carly shouted, her eyes going wide.
“Five isn’t too shabby,” I said with a shrug.
She turned to me with a questioning stare. “I’ve never seen you do five.”
“That’s because I haven’t shown you all my tricks yet.”
“Can you really juggle five balls?”
I scoffed. “Please, I can do that with my eyes closed.”
I didn’t put myself through law school juggling for nothing.
Just kidding.
You can’t put yourself through law school juggling anything but insane class schedules and lack of sleep.
Carly arched an eyebrow. So did the juggler, as he kept up the cascade of his quintet. Show-off.
“I want to see. Show me,” Carly urged.
Yeah, Carly’s a chip off the old block. She’s all about challenging me, and I’m all about rising to the challenge.
The stick-thin guy with the beret raised his chin. “Have at it, man.”
With clockwork precision, he let the balls fall out of orbit and into his palm. Next, the Rubik’s Cubes. Then the beanbag. He stepped closer, handed me the objects, and flashed a crooked, put-your-money-where-your-mouth-is grin.
Game on.
Packs of runners jogged along, cyclists wheeled over the black asphalt, and rollerbladers whizzed by on the concrete. With my feet parked hip’s width apart, I stood at the edge of the grass getting a feel for the items, weighing them, and then one , two, three, four, five, I whisked each one up into the air in a high oval arc. Round and round, in a perfect five-ball cascade.
Carly clapped, then demanded more. “Yes, now close your eyes!”
I groaned. What was I thinking? Juggling with eyes closed is fucking hard. But I could pull it off for a couple seconds. My special skill. I obliged my niece’s request, pulling off a few quick blind ovals. Five seconds later, after I’d shown off that particular party trick, I opened my eyes.
And I saw a vision from my past.
A blond beauty, with long legs, a lovely round ass, and a high ponytail swishing back and forth across her shoulders. She ran along the path in tiny orange let-me-peel-them-off-with-my-teeth-pretty-please running shorts. And that face. Dear Lord, the stunning face of an angel. High cheekbones. Deep brown eyes that saw me like no one ever had. Those red lips, shaped like a bow. Fuck me, the things she could do with those lips. The things I taught her to do with that sinful mouth.
Delaney sure as hell knew how to use it, and I don’t just mean in the bedroom. We used to talk about anything and everything when we were together in college. Days with her. Nights with her. Best time of my life. That woman was full of spark. Full of fire. So damn passionate. And look at her now.
Jesus Christ.
It had to be illegal to be that smoking hot.
Review
When Lauren tells you to be prepared for something hot and sexy, she isn't kidding. Tyler Nichols is everything she promises him to be and then some. I would even venture to say he's sexier than his cousin, the delicious Clay Nichols. One thing is for sure, once you pick this hot baby up you won't want to put it down. Tyler and Delaney will have you laughing out loud, crying, swooning, and burning up. But have no fear, Tyler knows how to take care of you and will leave you satisfied and with a smile.
I was super excited when I heard Tyler was getting his own book, so when this hot little number showed up on my kindle I was jumping for joy. Lauren's writing is always captivating and this second chance romance sounds like it would be enticing.
When Tyler walked away from Delaney all those years ago, he never expected to get a second chance to be with her. Their relationship was everything he thought he wanted, until doubt was introduce by one of his professors. He's worked hard, made a name for himself, and life seems great. He never thought anything was lacking until he lays on eyes on the one that got away.
Delaney may look like person who has no care in the world. She's smart, talented, independent, owns her own business, and an amazing group of friends. However she's got an issue she's been dealing with for several years, and she's not one to share her thoughts and feelings about it even with her closest of friends. But a blast from the past wants her back. She remembers the good times they shared, but it's the bad break up that has worried about starting over with him.
Will Tyler's grand gesture be able to win Delaney's heart once again? Can Delaney open up to Tyler and let him be there for her? Will they be as hot as they once were or will they be hotter?
The Hot One really is everything I expected and oh so much more. I love Tyler's heart and his determination to win Delaney back. The way he knows what she needs and is there for her will make readers swoon. Needless to say, Tyler has a way with words that will have your panties melting and I don't just mean the ones you are wearing but also those in your dresser. Yes, he's that hot!
I adore how Delaney made Tyler work for it, she didn't just give in and jump right into bed with him. That's some great control on her part, but knowing Tyler wants more than just sex is important to her. Her heart was broken once and protecting herself is admirable.
Just when I think Lauren's heroes can't get sexier, she goes and knocks it out of the park... again. I loved this second chance romance more than words can express. And I highly recommend The Hot One to any and everyone. It's the perfect read to heat you up, leave you sated, and with a smile from ear to ear.
Treat yourself to Tyler and find out why he's called The Hot One.
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About Lauren Blakely
A #1 New York Times Bestselling author, Lauren Blakely is known for her contemporary romance style that's hot, sweet and sexy. She lives in California with her family and has plotted entire novels while walking her dogs. With fourteen New York Times bestsellers, her titles have appeared on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller Lists more than seventy-five times, and she's sold more than 1.5 million books. In February she'll release The Hot One a standalone contemporary romance. To receive an email when Lauren releases a new book, sign up for her newsletter!Website | Facebook | Twitter | Newsletter | Goodreads
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