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Blurb

The only thing hotter than the Miami sun is the sexual tension at Panic, the South Beach nightclub where love knows no boundaries.

Lola:  I’ve seen the way women in line behind the velvet rope look at William Fox, like he’s an Armani-clad St. Peter at the pearly gates. Except Panic isn’t heaven, and this bouncer is no saint.  He’s been tempting me to sin ever since I started working here, but Fox’s slick smile and bad-boy swagger tell me everything I need to know about him. Still, a girl has needs. And Fox looks ready to fulfill every last one—at least for a night. . . .

Fox:  I’m not used to being ignored—especially by women—but Lola Daye is different. The pretty bartender with the red lips and icy blue eyes seems perfectly happy pretending I don’t exist. Too bad, because the more she ignores me, the harder I fall. So I’m floored when she answers my drunken, flirty text with a yes. Lola claims she only wants a fling, but after one kiss, our bodies are speaking the same language. And I’m ready to prove that what we have could be forever.

No cheating. No cliffhangers. And no dress code.

 

 

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Review

4.5 “perfectly imperfect” stars

I was so excited to dive back into the world of steamy Miami nights in the Panic nightclub, and Sidney Halston has once again delivered a sweet, sexy, beautifully romantic story that is surprising, intense and absolutely captivating. It’s a short read, but it packs an emotional and profound punch, and I loved it!

We have met William Fox in previous books of the series. He is the solid, dependable, well-dressed and slightly badass bouncer of the club. He is dedicated to his job, and he does it well, which is why he is asked to step up and manage security at Nick and Matt’s newest venture – Duality – a darker, dirtier, high-class club. It’s just what he has been working for, and after a brutal upbringing, it’s just the validation he needs to prove his worth.

Lola is a waitress at Panic. She’s quiet and shy, and keeps to herself, but of course she has noticed Fox. And he has noticed her right back, regularly asking her out and repeatedly getting shot down. Lola is on a timeline, she has a goal that she is working towards and she is leaving town in just a few months to follow her dreams. She has Fox pegged as a heartbreaker, and wants no part of that, so she has kept her distance. But his persistence pays off when she realizes that her timeline will allow her to keep things defined with him, and she decides to stop running and open herself up to what her body has been craving – while strictly keeping emotion out of it.

“You can run, but what you just did, what you just said, I hope you know…it’s on.”

Oh holy hotness, the chemistry between Fox and Lola is sizzling! The dynamic between them is great, and the sexy time is seriously hot, but it’s their emotional connection that makes them something special. Agreeing to be friends with benefits, while exploring their sizzling attraction they hang out, they open up to each other, and as they let the other in on their deepest, darkest secrets, they become closer than either of them ever expected.

“Being with you is a privilege for me, not the other way around. You make life better.”

The lines very quickly become blurry for them as they battle to keep their emotions in check, and as the time draws closer for Lola to leave, both their relationship, and Fox and Lola individually, will be put to the test as they are forced to figure out what it is their heart truly wants, and then find the courage to reach for it.

I really loved this book. The relationship is easy, sexy and beautifully heartfelt. I loved the twists in the story as their backgrounds are explored and secrets are uncovered, bringing a wonderful dynamic to their relationship, and to the story. And, of course, I love how despite their intentions, they effortlessly fell wildly and deeply for each other.

Having her close to me makes everything better. She looks up at me with those big baby blues and I’m lost. I’m gone. This woman could ask me to walk through lava with her, and I would.

This book also contains some wonderful messages as we see all that Fox and Lola have been through, and the journey they take together to move on from the past and find the future that they want is beautifully written. I loved watching it all unfold for them.

Though this book can be read as a standalone, I loved seeing the characters from previous books, and I’m excited that there is a hint there of another book to come. I can’t wait for more from this series.

4.5 stars!

An Advanced Review Copy was generously provided by the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

 

Panic series

 

 

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About the Author

USA Today bestselling author, Sidney Halston lives her life with one simple rule: “Just Do It”– Nike. And that’s exactly what she did.

After working hard as an attorney, Sidney picked up a pen for the first time at thirty years old to begin her dream of writing. Having never written anything other than very exciting legal briefs, she found an outlet for her imaginative, romantic side and wrote Seeing Red.  That first pen stroke sealed the deal, and she fell in love with writing. Sidney lives in South Florida with her husband and children. She loves her family above all else, and reading follows a close second. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading and reading and reading. She’s a reader first and a writer second. When she’s not writing or reading, her life is complete and utter chaos, trying to balance family life with work and writing (and reading). But she wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

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