He was seeking shelter from the storm...but Fate had something else in mind.
Burned, Felix Sinclair has all but vowed never to get seriously involved with another woman as long as he lives. After a long day's work, Felix Sinclair is looking forward to getting back to his luxury apartment in the city. When he detours onto a road less traveled in order to shave off some travel time, the last thing he expects is to wind up stranded in a roadside ditch in the middle of a downpour--or to fall into the arms of a beautiful woman.
Recently divorced, jobless, friendless and utterly alone, Poppy Montgomery is struggling to convince herself that single life is what she wants--needs. Then a handsome stranger staggers into her life and sparks fly. Riding out the storm together is bound to stir up heat, but once it passes, will they be able to walk away?
Professional Reviews
Very Good Book,
I couldn't stop reading "Stranded" once I started. This was a very good book.
Felix Sinclair and Poppy Montgomery find themselves more satisfied in a one-night stand than they had ever found in their previous marriages. The night they spend together is hot and steamy and leaves you wanting more.
This is a quick read and I enjoyed this very much. The story moves fast and keeps your attention.
Would love to know more about Felix and Poppy. Maybe more later?
loved it!
I loved this short romance story! It started out strong and it held my interest to have to know what happens. I normally hate short stories but this one is just long enough to give a wonderful story and keep you wondering what's going to happen in the next book! If you love a true romance story with sexual sexy parts that aren't to explicit this is a great book for you... Thank you again for letting me review this for you J.C. Valentine! :)
Definitely looking forward to more from J.C. Valentine!!,
It's not every day that a romance novella is capable of eliciting the same emotions you'd get from reading a full-length book, but J.C. Valentine has managed to do just that! With an engaging plot, captivating characters, and passion that leaves you panting, this was an absolutely delicious treat!!
Stranded is the story of two people broken by love in the past and determined to protect their hearts. Until fate steps in. To say Felix Sinclair was having bad luck the night he met Poppy would be an understatement. Crashing his car into a ditch in the middle of nowhere and pulling himself to safety just as the sky decided to let loose a deluge, he wasn't feeling too optimistic about his situation. That is, until he happens upon the lone house with the light on that just happens to be where Poppy Montgomery is hiding away from life. Without a second thought, she takes in the drenched and near-frozen stranger, never guessing that the attraction they feel for each other would lead to a night of unforgettable passion the likes she's never known. But, virtually strangers and both with deep scars on their hearts, opening up to him may just be one huge regret.
I loved the smooth build-up for this romance, it was timed perfectly and it was a natural progression as Poppy tried to deal with her raging hormones and Felix tried to tame his inner beast every time he looked at her! It must be so challenging for a writer to bring characters from the point of just meeting each other to enjoying the throes of ecstasy in a short space of time without coming across as completely contrived, and I am always wholly impressed when they pull it off. It was spot-on with these characters, and I was lusting right along with Poppy and felt all of the pulse-racing anticipation that she did as she just came undone by this gorgeous temptation!!! I loved Poppy, too, she was so cute but had this inner vixen that really wanted to come out and play! Felix brought it out of her with little effort, but he was just a steaming pot of sexy goodness as he brought his "Kitten" to screaming out his name!!
The plot for Stranded definitely kept me hooked, as did the emotions that Poppy was having after opening up for the first time since her divorce. Even with their brief encounter, their feelings were believable and had me on the edge of my seat waiting to see if Felix would ever get past his fears. When I got to the last page I didn't want it to end, but I like the somewhat open-ended finish leading into the rest of the series.
I'm crossing my fingers we will see more of Felix and Poppy in the later books, but I thoroughly enjoyed this story and I can tell we should expect great things from J.C. Valentine in the future. I'm very much looking forward to more of this series, especially to see what the full-length stories bring!
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