One Night Standard
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Jamie Standard is this close to closing one of the most important deals of his life-so close he can taste it. When a local Boston gossip columnist paints him as a notorious rake, it could torpedo everything he's worked for.
Jamie exiles himself in Vegas, hoping a few weeks visiting his sister will give his business partners time to shore up the suddenly shaky deal. But will the gorgeous redhead he meets at baggage claim confirm his playboy reputation?
Coral Triton has reached the pinnacle of her career as a professional mermaid. She's headlining a live-action mermaid show at one of the hottest new hotels in Vegas, but she's also been tapped to help plan the set design and choreography.
When the hot blond guy from the airport turns up at her hotel, Coral doesn't question her good fortune. But, she's in Vegas for a job-the job-not a guy, so she insists on only one night before bailing the next morning after a brief note and one last look.
When a strange coincidence throws them back together, they realize a fake relationship might help Jamie's PR problem back in Boston and create a social media storm for Coral's new exhibit. A win-win-win, right?
But can they keep their heads above water, or will love pull them both under?
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1 primary book#2 in Standard of Love
Standard of Love is a 1-book series first released in 2024 with contributions by E.F. Dodd.
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4/5
Coral is a performer who dresses as a mermaid, who got her own show in a hotel. MMC, a real estate developer is in trouble because of an interview. He's smitten with her since the moment they've met at the airport.
I enjoyed the book. The writing was a little corny at times, but it wasn't horrible. I liked the relationship between Coral and Jamie, even if the insta-love/insta-lust made my eyes roll. But I liked their banter. And the fact that the main character is a mermaid-performer? My inner child was screeching with excitement.
Honestly I was afraid this would have an open ending, since they didn't start to fake date until 52%, but I'm glad they figured their shit out and this book has a happy ending.
Thank you, NetGalley and Sugar Beaver Books for providing me the ARC for an honest review.
