Just What I Needed, an all-new swoony and romantic novella in the Stage Dive series from New York Times bestselling author Kylie Scott is out now!

 

Can she woo the man of her dreams?

 

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Blurb

From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kylie Scott comes a story in her Stage Dive series…

When the Stage Dive crew decides to help, they do it in a big way.

Nanny and housekeeper Jude has been going through a dry patch. Getting ready to dip her toes back into the dating pool is a little nerve racking. And the offers of assistance from her boss, David Ferris, and his band are not helping. Right up until music producer Dean Jennings arrives to work on the band’s latest album.

But Dean is more than a little wary of dating anyone with anything to do with the Stage Dive crew after losing Lena to lead singer Jimmy Ferris all those years ago. Can Jude a) Convince the crew to stay out of her business and b) Woo the man of her dreams?

 

 

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Review

3 stars!

A novella set in the Stage Dive world, this is a short and sweet story featuring extended members of the Stage Dive family, and it’s a cute read.

Jude is the Nanny for David and Evelyn (from Lick, book, #1). She lives in a small house at the rear of their property, and she loves her job, and the extended family that she’s been welcomed into. Dean is a music producer who works with the band, and also just happens to be the man that Lena dated briefly before she ended up with Jimmy in (from Lead, book, #3). While he is in town temporarily, he and Jude end up sharing the same small house, which is a potentially awkward situation considering they are instantly attracted to each other. And with their crush on full display, the Stage Dive crew are eager to dive in and ‘help’. They’re both a little wary, but it’s fun to watch these two follow their feelings and explore their chemistry.

It just seems so easy to fall into life with Dean. And I don’t want to fight the pull of this happiness and contentment.

This is a really short read, and things progress quickly. There’s a tiny bit of drama, but no time for angst, and I enjoyed how open they are with each other when it comes to figuring things out between them. And, of course, there’s even some sexy time.

It’s a cute read, with a highlight definitely being catching up with the Stage Dive crew and their families, and the epilogue with everybody together had me laughing out loud.

I enjoyed this one – 3 stars.

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

 

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Excerpt

I smile. I have a lot to smile about. He likes me. We’re doing this. How exciting.

He leans forward. “Can I kiss you, Jude?” he whispers.

I feel those words in every part of me. “Yeah.” I lick my lips. “You can.”

As pretty as he was at a distance, he’s even more handsome close up. All of the shadows and lines of his face. It blows my mind how Lena left him for another. What a fool. Though I am kind of deeply grateful that she did. His lips are divine. No other word will do. And the thought of him pressing them against mine is making my stomach do a weird flip-flop thing. His lips are neither thin nor plump, but somewhere in between and perfect. I stare at them as he comes closer until he’s pressing his mouth softly against mine.

A sweet kiss, as if he’s testing his welcome. The man needn’t have bothered. I balance on the balls of my feet and join our lips once more, kissing him more insistently. I mean, we might as well figure out here and now if we have no chemistry. If he has no expertise. Because I kissed this male model once who was a tongue-wrangling disaster. Just a whole lot of wet-faced yuck. Sad, but true. It’s not like I have kissed anyone in ages. Maybe I’ve forgotten how it all works. Perhaps I’ll be the disaster.

Dean’s hands grip my hips, and his tongue slips into my mouth and oh, yeah. Very nice. A lack of chemistry is obviously not going to be a problem between us. He kisses me deep and wet in a way that goes straight to my head. My fingers slide over the smooth warm skin of his shoulders before holding on tight. He is so solid and strong. One of his hands is now cupping the back of my head, holding me to him. As if I had any intention of leaving. Heck no. We kiss until my lips are numb and swollen and my mind is far away. Nothing else matters but this moment.

He leans his forehead against mine, and we both take a moment to catch our breath. As first kisses go, it was stellar. My empty stomach, however, shows no cool and rumbles loudly. Talk about keeping it real.

 

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About the Author

Kylie is a New York Times and USA Today best-selling author. She was voted Australian Romance Writer of the year, 2013 & 2014, by the Australian Romance Writer’s Association and her books have been translated into eleven different languages. She is a long time fan of romance, rock music, and B-grade horror films. Based in Queensland, Australia with her two children and husband, she reads, writes and never dithers around on the internet. You can learn more about Kylie on her website.

 

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