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This was a solid debut by Andie J. Christopher and I will definitely be reading her future work.

Alana works at the family business. The end. That's her life. The most action that she's gotten lately is when a spreadsheet accidentally brushed against her breast. That was an exciting day for Alana. Her brother is drowning his relationship sorrows in women and booze, so she's not only carrying her load but picking up his slack as well. After some cajoling from her younger sister...a night out may be just what Alana needs.

Cole is an ex-Navy Seal in town visiting a friend for some R&R. South Beach may be just what he needs to get out of his funk...a funk he's been carrying around since he was rejected by his girlfriend when he proposed to her. How silly of him to think that her high society lifestyle would ever be accepting of a man raised in a trailer park by a drunk mother and absentee father.

A chance encounter on New Year's Eve changes everything for Cole and Alana. One night of no-strings, no-names sex was supposed to be a way to let off steam...but feelings have a way of throwing a wrench in things.

Alana was such a likable and relatable heroine. She wasn't waiting around for a man to validate her or pat her on the back for her accomplishments or make her life complete. She was comfortable in her own skin, even if her family was trying to push their old world values on her. But Cole brought out a side of her that she'd long forgotten...the part of her that craved the passion and desire of great sex...of nights covered in sweat and mornings dawning with bone deep satisfaction.

Cole was a terrific balance of strength and vulnerability. His take charge attitude between the sheets is what makes your lady parts beep, but his insecurity about not being good enough is what makes your heart reach out to him. He finds an ease with Alana that he's never felt before with any woman, including his ex, but those old doubts have a way of sneaking in.

Cole and Alana had fantastic chemistry. They may come from two totally different backgrounds, but they easily clicked. They effortlessly fit together. However, the relationship doubts they had were believable. I really liked that.

And the sex....just the perfect combination of unadulterated lust and sensuality. You aren't bombarded with sex scenes to prove that these two have chemistry...it just oozes off the page when they're together. Did I mention that I loved the ease of their relationship?

I do have to admit that the book is a bit rough around the edges. There are some editing issues, a few bumpy transitions and a couple of underdeveloped emotional aspects of the story that I would have liked explored more. Only for those reasons am I rounding down to three stars.

But overall, this was a great start to what looks like a promising series by an author who has terrific potential.

Now gimme Javi's book....


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Stroke of Midnight One Night in South Beach edition by Andie J Christopher Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews

Wow! This is one sexy, steamy, red-hot and well-written debut novella from a new author you will want to keep an eye on! It’s New Year’s Eve, and Alana Hernandez is still at work, keeping her family’s very successful business afloat. Growing up with a very “traditional” Cuban father and dealing with a now-mess of an older brother, Alana is tired and frustrated. Leave it to her sister Carla to get her out clubbing on the ultimate “clubbing” night of the year. Enter smoking-hot stranger/former SEAL Cole Roberts, and the good girl goes very, very bad! After an amazing lusty night,reality comes crashing down on Alana and Cole when it winds up they really aren’t the strangers to each other that they thought!

This little read contains all the great stuff! Family dynamics are explored and tough topics are laid out there. The damage that can be inflicted on a person when they grow up with an alcoholic or abusive parent does not heal cleanly, as Cole never feels he is “good” enough for relationships. The heartache of making a poor choice in marriage only seems to spread within Javi
Hernandez, negatively impacting his mental health and the health of his family business. And saturated throughout is the salsa beat of Little Havana and the Cuban culture in Miami. But be warned - this book also contained a lot of hot love-making, including dirty and kinky talk between Alana and Cole, touching on “50 Shades…” territory, but in my opinion much better handled here!

I certainly plan on reading the next book in Ms. Christopher’s “One Night in South Beach” series.
Andie J. Christopher's debut romance novel Stroke of Midnight begins on New Year's Eve in Miami. Growing up in a Cuban traditional family, Alana Hernandez has to work harder and longer than the men in her family to prove that she deserves a top place in the family business. It's particularly galling because her brother Javier, recovering from a bad breakup, is drinking and whoring it up and not pulling his weight at work, leaving her to fix his messes. When her sister Carla convinces her to put the paperwork aside and head to a club with her for New Year's Eve, she's determined to make the most of it. A sexy stranger, no names, and a one night stand that knocks her socks off is just what she needs to forget her trouble for a few hours. But Cole Roberts, a retired Navy SEAL is hoping he'll see the woman who rocked his world again, and gets his wish when she turns out to be none other than his buddy Javi's little sister.

This story has a fairly typical romance storyline. Alana's brother Javier warns Cole away from her but that doesn't stop them from indulging in a secret (and very heated) affair. What makes it unique is the Cuban flair. The setting of little Havana, the cultural expectations, the food, and the politics make for an enjoyable story background. The family dynamics are a key part of the plot, Alana's relationship with her parents and siblings driving the story and making her affair with Cole the one place where she can be free to express herself fully. Naturally there is conflict to overcome, and the reality that Cole is only in Miami for a vacation while he sorts out what to do next with his life means he has to make some decisions that will affect both his and Alana's future. It's a good solid start to this series, and I'm looking forward to reading more by this author.
This was a solid debut by Andie J. Christopher and I will definitely be reading her future work.

Alana works at the family business. The end. That's her life. The most action that she's gotten lately is when a spreadsheet accidentally brushed against her breast. That was an exciting day for Alana. Her brother is drowning his relationship sorrows in women and booze, so she's not only carrying her load but picking up his slack as well. After some cajoling from her younger sister...a night out may be just what Alana needs.

Cole is an ex-Navy Seal in town visiting a friend for some R&R. South Beach may be just what he needs to get out of his funk...a funk he's been carrying around since he was rejected by his girlfriend when he proposed to her. How silly of him to think that her high society lifestyle would ever be accepting of a man raised in a trailer park by a drunk mother and absentee father.

A chance encounter on New Year's Eve changes everything for Cole and Alana. One night of no-strings, no-names sex was supposed to be a way to let off steam...but feelings have a way of throwing a wrench in things.

Alana was such a likable and relatable heroine. She wasn't waiting around for a man to validate her or pat her on the back for her accomplishments or make her life complete. She was comfortable in her own skin, even if her family was trying to push their old world values on her. But Cole brought out a side of her that she'd long forgotten...the part of her that craved the passion and desire of great sex...of nights covered in sweat and mornings dawning with bone deep satisfaction.

Cole was a terrific balance of strength and vulnerability. His take charge attitude between the sheets is what makes your lady parts beep, but his insecurity about not being good enough is what makes your heart reach out to him. He finds an ease with Alana that he's never felt before with any woman, including his ex, but those old doubts have a way of sneaking in.

Cole and Alana had fantastic chemistry. They may come from two totally different backgrounds, but they easily clicked. They effortlessly fit together. However, the relationship doubts they had were believable. I really liked that.

And the sex....just the perfect combination of unadulterated lust and sensuality. You aren't bombarded with sex scenes to prove that these two have chemistry...it just oozes off the page when they're together. Did I mention that I loved the ease of their relationship?

I do have to admit that the book is a bit rough around the edges. There are some editing issues, a few bumpy transitions and a couple of underdeveloped emotional aspects of the story that I would have liked explored more. Only for those reasons am I rounding down to three stars.

But overall, this was a great start to what looks like a promising series by an author who has terrific potential.

Now gimme Javi's book....