One Night in Close
Exposure by Ashley C. Harris
The highly awaited follow up (and final book in
the series) to Ashley C. Harris’ ONE NIGHT IN HEATED SNAPSHOTS.
My Review:
First I should mention that I haven't read the first book in the series, One Night in Heated Snapshots. And while I could easily read this book, I would like personally to go back and read the first book to get more of a feel for Beth and Sterling in their past.
That said, I don't think you must read the first book to enjoy the second story. There are brief glimpses into what happened in the first book, but never anything that I thought of as a major spoiler. So I thought the history was treated welll for people like me who jump in and start reading One Night in Close Exposure.
So what did I think. It's a cute story that is powered along by some character development and a lot going on in the plot. It's a quick, easy and satisfying book to read. A romance just finding it's start again despite a lot of of odds against it.
I enjoyed Beth and Sterling's characters. They were different and going through different things but they share so much. Both have fears and both have dreams, but will things work between them? You'll have to read it to find out.
My only fault with the book was not in the story or the characters but there were some minor editing blips that may have gotten missed on first pass and I'm hoping by the time that the book is released (I think this was an eARC) that these will be fixed. They were very minor and most people would miss them. They didn't glare at me or yank me out of the story. And most of the book has no editing issues at all.
If you enjoy a simple romance (guy+girl) with some hurdles thrown in then this is perfect for you. Both Sterling and Beth are fun characters and the sparks fly when they are together which makes for a great romance. So come, read and enjoy.
My Rating: 4.0/5.0
Excerpt:
“Beth, you need to go
... ” is what her mom had told her repeatedly all week long the moment there
was breaking news that Sterling Johnson, and a whole slew of other Olympic
athletes, were flying into Beth’s city for the governor’s honorary ball. Beth
knew her mom was right, what other chance would she get to talk to Sterling at
this point, especially now that he had actually broken a new world record and
joined the U.S.A. Olympic team? The answer was none.
Too many people had begun calling him the minute his
Olympic swimming status was announced on a national level, which is why he must
have switched numbers, breaking off the possibility of Beth getting ahold of
him again. Well, not all possibility, but the truth was she hadn’t ever wanted
to face him after their one steamy night that had ended so wrong. But now, just
as Sterling’s stellar Olympic news was announced, she had learned her own life
stopping drama. In fact, she was pretty sure her life was over as she imagined
her dreams and aspirations suddenly crashing to the floor. Oh God, how can this really be happening to me? How can I do this,
Lord?
She entered the ballroom with waves of hot nausea
assaulting her. Smells of seafood and other appetizers were making her stomach
turn in the worst possible way. Of course, her stomach had been turning for two
and a half months now; she just hadn’t realized it was morning sickness until
it was too late. I’ve been so foolish ...
There was a big yellow taped off area where media was not
allowed to pass and yet Beth stood at the very edge of it with her photography
media badge, looking. Would she be able to get Sterling’s attention ahead of
time before the speeches came? A bodyguard warned her with his stern eyes not
to dare take a step further and trip up the rope.
Nervous energy caused her to tremble at the thought of
speaking to Sterling now, looking upon his tall height and too ripped abs,
ripped in a way that made him this next generation’s newest Michael Phelps and
Michael Lochte rolled into one. Young fans posted statuses on the web that
Sterling’s face was far more handsome, far more perfect, than any swimmer
before him. His photos had been spread across all the papers, capturing his
best angles. Beth had to admit, it seemed like they were right.
If only everyone knew the true man and his motives under
that swim cap.
About ONE NIGHT IN CLOSE EXPOSURE:
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Series: Snapshots #2
Genre: New Adult Romance
Release Date: February 23, 2015
Publisher: Self-Published
Print Length: 89 pages
Format: Digital
Synopsis: Beth, in another life, was a top
student and had nothing but visions of a successful career in her head. That
was until one night with Sterling Johnson, the sexy and deceitful swim champion
next door, who changed her entire future. Now, because of that night from her
past, Beth’s path as a photographer is forever changed. Gone is the young women
she used to be as she struggles to keep a secret hidden.
Sterling Johnson, on the other hand, has quickly become
America’s favorite Olympic athlete. Constantly followed and stalked by the
press and the father he has turned his back on, Sterling craves someone who
isn’t interested in his celebrity.
When a publicity stunt takes him back to a wild college
campus and Beth, who turns out to be the media photographer assigned to his
story, the flame he thought was dead rekindles. Will Beth prove to be the only
girl not interested in his celebrity status? Or are her own twisted secrets and
lies about to bring both their worlds down?
ONE NIGHT IN HEATED SNAPSHOTS, Book One in the Heated
Snapshots series, is currently free on Amazon! Grab your copy now!
Author and film director Ashley C. Harris resides in Florida. Ashley was first recognized for her edgy writing and unique film work when she wrote and directed the teenage film Lines. Lines was the first feature film in the world captured using only Mac Laptops.
In 2013 Ashley teamed up with Barclay Publicity to release
the first title in a new young adult series Shock Me. Ashley then went on to
release the first of a new NA series, One Night in Heated Snapshots, that
quickly reached Amazon's Best Selling top ten list for sports romances.
When she is not dreaming up new books and working on film
sets, she loves to spend time with her friends and family.
Keep a close watch for Ashley's newest young adult books
releases!
To celebrate the release of ONE NIGHT IN CLOSE EXPOSURE, Ashley’s giving
away a gift card to Amazon or Barnes and Noble (winner’s choice) worth $10!
Enter below!
***I received this book from Barclay Publicity for an honest review. I was not compensated in any other way except receiving the book for free. ***
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