by Mandy Baxter
Series: U.S. Marshals #1
Genres: Romantic Suspense
Source: Publisher
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Savvy, hard-riding, rule-breaking—they’ll go anywhere and do anything it takes to protect and serve. But this U. S. Marshal has just met his match—and playing for keeps is one sizzling game… Getting saved from disaster by a handsome stranger—Harper Allen has no problem with that. But when he leaves without a word or a clue to his real identity, the newbie reporter writes it off as the best one-night-stand she’ll never have again. Until a year later, when Harper comes face to face with the man assigned to hide her from a senator’s killer… Galen Kelly hasn’t forgotten a single sensual minute of his night with Harper... or that she betrayed him. But with the FBI also on their trail, he’s got to pretend he’s never met her or risk both their lives. But as danger closes in, Galen may not be able to protect himself from taking the biggest risk of all…
One Night More is the first book in the U.S. Marshals series by Mandy Baxter. It’s a romantic suspense featuring a hot U.S. Marshal and feisty reporter. If you are looking for a perfect escape romance One Night More is sure to please.
Coffee dates with One More Night
First Date: Holy melts your pants hotness. Baxter introduces us to Galen Kelly, a hot, dedicated U.S. Marshal who has recently been promoted and flies out to Paris in the morning. He is at the bar with his best friend and fellow marshal when he witnesses a jerk slipping a roofie into a girls drink. The girl turns out to be recently graduated journalist Harper Allen. The two share some drinks, engage in conversation, laugh end up having the hotness hook-up ever. A misunderstanding has the two parting ways in the am, before learning each other’s name.
Second date: Fast-forward a year and our heroine Harper Allen is an ace reporter, and in some serious trouble. Eager to get an interview with an elected official she witnesses a murder and finds herself a target. Hehe..you know where this is going right? Yep, Galen Kelly and his team are assigned to protect Harper. Both are flabbergasted, but Galen pretends he doesn’t recognize her. Ouch. The attraction between the two makes the air crackle with sexual tension, but his career and miscommunication, no scratch that..the lack of communication has them both feeling hot and bothered. Things are complicated from the FBI, to someone wanting Harper dead. Harper begins investigating and keeps slipping the marshals. I think Galen needs to put her over his knee. One More Night is well paced, and between the tension and murder mystery, I was completely engaged.
Third date: Holy hotness…Baxter brings on the heat even as she notches up the danger. The chemistry and their emotions feel genuine. At this point, I am not setting the book down; laundry be damned. The story wrapped up nicely and didn’t feel rushed, allowing me to bask in the closure and savior my HEA. One Night More was an excellent start to the series, despite a few eye rolls regarding procedures I was satisfied with this sexy, intense story. Landon McCabe, U.S. Marshal and best friend of Galen has his story next and I am excited. I enjoyed the banter and snark between Galen and Landon.
Totally recommending One Night More to those looking for a heat and suspense. This was fun, sexy and a good start to the series!
About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Berls
I think you had me with “holy melts your pants hotness” LOL. What can I say, I’m always in for a little pant melting 🙂
Candace
Poor communication drives me nuts so that would be negative. But the rest sounds great!
kimbacaffeinate
It wasn’t overdone Candace, which helped..that and I understood why.
Red Iza
I’m in the mood for a romantic suspense, I’m adding this to my list, thanks for sharing 🙂 (and yes, laundry be damned, books are so much more interesting !)
kimbacaffeinate
Exactly my friend!
Jennifer
I enjoyed this one and can’t wait for the next book in the series.
kimbacaffeinate
Sweet! I am glad you liked this too Jennifer 🙂
anna (herding cats & burning soup)
OOo sounds rather fun! I might have to check this one out 😀
kimbacaffeinate
It was fun Anna. I am glad I tried a new to me author 🙂
Jess
Oooh la la. This sounds like a book that will have us all turning the pages! Loved your review.
Thanks for sharing. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Thanks Jess 🙂
Angela Adams
“Holy melts your pants hotness.” and “Holy hotness…” You have such a great way with words! Thanks for the post!!
kimbacaffeinate
:snort:
Sarah
Wow, thanks to your review I have a strong urge to go purchase this…. Must. resist. This is the kind of book I gobble up. Glad to hear you enjoyed this. 🙂 I don’t think I’ve read anything by Mandy Baxter.
kimbacaffeinate
hehe..I hope you get it 🙂 This was my first Baxter
Heidi
I guess the take away message of this one is not to wear pants while reading this one 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
:snort: I just had an image of you reading in your underwear! LOL
Rosa
Haven’t read it yet, but I look forward to it!
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy Rosa, I look forward to your thoughts on it 🙂
em
im guessing like usual, this is something i need to read! xx
kimbacaffeinate
good guess 🙂
Katherine
Yes please! I’ve been enjoying suspense a bit more lately and this looks like a great one. I’m not a huge misunderstanding fan but I tend to be okay with them when they happen at the beginning before the characters really know each other. Definitely going on the TBR!
kimbacaffeinate
Romantic suspense is one of my favorite genres. I had a lot of fun with this 🙂
Quinn's Book Nook
This does seem really fun. Very unputdownable. Sometimes those misunderstandings get on my nerves though.
kimbacaffeinate
It’s the type you slide into and hours slip away 🙂
Lily
YES! This one sounds like the type of hot read I’ve been craving lately! I’m defineitly keeping my eye open for this one!
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy Lily I am really looking forward to the next one
Debbie Haupt
Oh thanks Kimba this is definitely going on my pile, right up my law enforcement alley!
kimbacaffeinate
Enjoy Debbie I do like my military and law enforcement men
kindlemom1
Heat and danger?! Couldn’t ask for more. 🙂
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed, thanks Ali 🙂
Jenny
I really like the sound of this one (aside from the lack of communication between the two of them) Kim!!! I just finished a fantastic romantic suspense story, so I’m definitely in the mood for more. Looking forward to meeting Galen and Harper:)
kimbacaffeinate
Agreed communication is good. It wasn’t overdone thankfully and I get some of it. This was a fun read and I am anxious for the next one.
Lupdilup
Great review Kimba 🙂 I enjoyed this one too, unfortunately the narrator was a miss for me 🙁 I’m hopping we get a new narrator for the following books, I’m also looking forward to Landon’s story.
kimbacaffeinate
Ooo what a bummer, this was such fun and I am learning a bad narrator can hurt a book
Nick
This sounds like a fun book, Kim! Although miscommunications is making me want to run far away from it! 😀
I do like the sound of romantic suspense + hotness though! 😉
Lovely review!
kimbacaffeinate
Don’t let it deter you, it wasn’t overdone..just enough to keep you flipping the pages 🙂
Melliane
I liked this one as well, it was a fun romance and well I couldn’t not read a book by Amanda Bonilla! I’m curious for the others!
kimbacaffeinate
I remember you enjoyed this. This was my first by her
blodeuedd
I like heat and suspense 😀 But I do not get to read that much of it
kimbacaffeinate
you need to fix that 🙂