This book had a lot of fun, sweet, funny, romantic parts to it and I liked bits and pieces. Clara Duke and Zane Brampton have great chemistry and I liked their relationship. She's big time into crocheting and knitting which is not something we generally see, especially in someone younger. Clara actually goes to attend Zane's wedding so that she can confront him about something that happened way back in high school. Nobody would ever really do that, not in my world. He broke her heart and she wants an apology and to understand why he did what he did. His response? Spend the night with him...say what? Well, I'm sure you already can guess what she did and you're right. That one night let Zane know he wanted more. I guess I am in the minority because nothing about it resonated with me. Although I liked them, I just didn't truly like the plot.

*** 3.5 ⭐️ ***

Clara and Zane reconnect 10 years after high school at a mutual friend's wedding, go on an epic road trip, and see what happens when the " no strings attached" rule starts to dissolve...

Clara's dreams got derailed after she was found with Zane in a supply closet at graduation, but she's determined to get back on track a decade later. She's got an interview for a job that will set her up for success and, hopefully, grant her the ability to earn a living through her artistic endeavors. Sadly, her transportation falls through, so Zane offers to drive her across the country so she can make the date and time for her interview.

Zane is competitive and takes risks, but he hasn't managed to get the one thing he's always wanted, Clara. He makes his mind up to show Clara how much he's changed and what his true intentions are toward her... but will she believe him after so much time has passed and how badly he hurt her in the past?

This story was told in dual POV, which made the pacing seem like a breeze. The "what ifs" that both characters endured were completely relatable. The number of times that food/meals and yarn were described in the book, amazingly, was not overkill in the least (based on the respective occupations of each MC). The one thing that could have been toned down a bit were the sex scenes - yes, they had agreed on a one-night stand (which obviously got stretched out), and they launched into the physical aspect with so much gusto. The cringe factor (i.e. dirty talk and various positions) was tolerable, though, and I enjoyed reading this book.

This ARC was provided by the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

A fun flirty book about a second chance love and lots of yarn lol... Cute, and some steamy scenes in this book...

This book risked to be DNF from first chapter who is mentally heathy goes to the wedding of a high school ex that you cheated on and were busted in the hook up
Having said this few funny scenes
And sex so much that I skipped and skimmed Heartless no chemistry smut
1.5 stars

The premise of this one was interesting, although it felt a little easy and the MC didn't stick to the boundary she insisted was so important to her. But that's not necessarily a deal breaker. The main reason I didn't rate higher is because I was not prepared for how much of the story was focused on her crochet. I'm sure that would be more interesting to someone who is into crochet, but it kept taking me out of the story. I wish there had been some indication as to how central the actual crochet would be beyond being her hobby.

I liked Zane & Clara’s story in “one night stan after another”. It was an entertaining, fun read. I got a copy of the book. And am voluntarily leaving my review.

This book took a bit of getting into buy once I did it was so addictive. I could not put it down. I would definitely recommend. It is very well written and the story behind the main characters is brilliant.

I tried reading this story twice, but it just couldn't hold my interest. I also struggled to understand the heroines thought process. DNF. Maybe it will work for someone else. *I received an ARC of this book and this is my voluntary and honest review.

This is a new author to me and I absolutely loved the style of writing. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author.

First I have to say how excited I am to see Amanda writing again! I've enjoyed her previous books and this one lives up to my expectations. Clara and Zane shared a stolen kiss at a high school prom but then everything fell apart. A decade later in an effort to make amends, Clara shows up at her ex-boyfriend's wedding only to encounter Zane again and discover the sparks that initially drew them together are still there. Clara has only one plan in mind now - to get to L.A. for a job interview that can hopefully lead to showcasing her crochet talents, and Zane doesn't fit into that plan. Except, after a steamy night together, he's not ready to call it quits and fate lends him a hand by giving him the opportunity to cross the country with Clara (stopping at eclectic yarn craft stores along the way). He's hoping to show Clara that they could have a future together one night (and crocheted item of clothing) at a time. I loved the crochet 'hook', showing off Clara's wonderful stitching talent and showcasing that with an instagram and blog following envious to most. Since Zane is a chef (with an opportunity of his own to explore in L.A), he gets an opportunity also to check out his interests along the way. It's a second chance, road trip romance that will appeal to many. I'm so happy to have come along for the ride!

Erotica. Plot what plot? Not enough story between the blow by blow by blowjob details. This novel opens with a dirty fantasy... and the fantasies are more detailed and better-written than the actual sex between the characters, which is an interesting choice/commentary on reality of relationships.

I loved this story!

It was a very sexy road trip and I loved the storyline – it was a well-developed story and the writing style was great, it was very well written.

The author created some great characters that had strong personalities and they worked brilliantly together

It is 5 stars from me for this one, I really enjoyed it and found it to be an addictive read – very highly recommended!

The story of Clara and Zane. After he broke her heart before, she is not giving him another chance, only another night. But as he drives her across the country to chase her dreams, can he convince her to give him a chance for longer?
A great fun read!

This is a cute, quick and easy read. Zane and Clara dated in high school, and the relationship had an explosive end… Now, ten years later she is set up with Zane at a wedding- sparks and clothing fly, resulting in a spicy one night stand. The chemistry is obvious, and it’s clear the feelings never truly died between the two.

They failed once, and the fear of facing their feelings could sabotage a good thing.

📌 Pub Date: August 8, 2022

I was given a copy of this story to read; but thoughts and opinions are all my own. Thank you to Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for the chance to read this book!

Best date ever: when the guy takes you out on a date and proceeds to buy every thing you ooh and aah over…

I floved it! Never thought yarn or chocolate could be so hawt… wow! Second chance romance is one of my favorite tropes and as this was a first book by this author I was blown away!

What did I like? Pretty much everything… the chemistry between Zane and Clara was off the charts sizzling. I read this in one sitting and devoured it. I loved the idea, the fun road trip, and all the hawt scenes! Five huge stars!

Would I recommend or buy? Love the cover and would definitely read more by this author! It literally made me want to learn to crochet! Just such an enjoyable book! I would love this for my shelf!

I received a complimentary copy to read and voluntarily left this opinion.

I thought this book was very cute and had the perfect amount of spice. I love the trope of two people reunited after years apart.
I would love a guy to go out of his way to find things that match my hobbies while on a last minute road trip.


Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

This was a great story line of second chances and spice, romance and spice, fun interactions and did I mention … spice? Zane,.. mmm Zane! The chemistry between him and Clara is just insane in and out of the bedroom.
This was a quick, fun read and if you enjoy a little laughter with your spice- this is one for you!

Imagine showing up at your ex's wedding a decade later to apoligize for kissing his worse enemy in the closet of his family's resturant. Only to find out that invite is a set up for you to get with his enemy turned best friend who is still not over that kiss. Now you find yourself in a roadtrip across the nation with this such man. What could go wrong.
If you are looking for a fun fast flirty read? Then you are in the right place and you should definelty pick this up. I just could not stop reading this book had me sweating. Clara and Zane had perfect chemistry and their realtionship with each other have made me completely jealous.
Thank you NetGalley and Entangled Publishing, LLC. for my copy of One Night Stand After Another.I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own

I enjoyed this book. Clara and Zane were made for each other. Great chemistry, there was a pull between them and yes both had a flaw regarding their personalities, but work through them in their own.

Will look for more books by this author.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Amanda Usen’s One Night Stand After Another is a fun and flirty scorcher that will certainly get the temperature rising.

Clara Duke might have a passion for wearing crochet wearable art, but she’s getting herself all up in a tangle – thanks to the guy who broke her heart back in high school who has just sauntered back into her life looking as devastatingly handsome as ever – Zane Brampton. Ready to make amends, her high school crush wants her to spend one sizzling night with him where they can put the past behind them once and for all. With the chemistry between them positively electric, Clara finds herself unable to resist Zane, but will one night be enough?

High school might be long over, but Zane has never forgotten Clara nor has he forgiven himself for being such a jerk to her. Their break-up might have been acrimonious, but with fate having brought them back together again, Zane is determined to show Clara that that old spark is still there. He has let her slip through his fingers once before and he will not make the same mistake twice. Zane had promised her one night, but now that Clara is back in his bed, he wants so much more.

When Zane offers to drive Clara to California, she is determined not to let her heart rule her head again. Zane had hurt her once before and although the sex is out of this world, she isn’t sure whether she will be able to cope with another devastating break-up. Can Zane prove to Clara that he’s a changed man and that she’s the only one for him? Or will the past continue to come between them?

Amanda Usen’s One Night Stand After Another is an enjoyable contemporary romance full of heat and heart that will make readers laugh out loud. Amanda Usen blends red-hot passion, wicked banter and heart-melting emotion in a terrific contemporary sizzler that is impossible to resist.

Zane and Clara’s romance is fiery, highly charged and so delicious readers will be hooked from start to finish.

Sexy, feel-good and oh so steamy, Amanda Usen gets it right with her latest novel, One Night Stand After Another.