REVIEW: Just This Night by Mari Madison

Just This Night by Mari Madison: Mac is looking to start over in San Diego after a disastrous breakup that necessitated his move out of Boston. Mac is dedicated to putting his 4-year-old daughter first and isn’t looking for a relationship. Beth is still getting over her ex-fiancé’s betrayal and only has time for work since she has the morning anchor slot. When pushed to have a night out, both end up at the same nightclub and connect.

Their one night stand becomes much more complicated when Mac shows up for work on his first day and finds out that Beth is a co-worker and they have been assigned to work together. Both have their reasons for wanting to keep their relationship on a strictly professional level, but that becomes more difficult when Beth is being sabotaged.

“What if she tries something else?”
“I have no doubt she will. But we’ll get through it. Whatever it is.”
She bit her lower lip. “We?” she repeated doubtfully.

Mac is a really good guy who can’t just walk away when he knows someone is struggling. His desire to help Beth is at war with his fear of getting involved with anyone again, especially another reporter. They have great chemistry and then come to like and respect each other by working so closely together.

“I’m sorry, I can’t do this,” he said, pacing the beach with marked agitation.
“Um, I didn’t ask you to,” I mentioned, feeling annoyance creep in amongst my unhappiness. This hot and cold thing he had going on needed to stop if I was going to retain any sense of sanity. “You kissed me, remember?”

Just This Night has plenty of drama and angst in this workplace romance. Mari Madison created relatable characters with an adorable little girl who steals the scene. Ms. Madison created a soap opera-like world within the News 9 TV station with a variety of interesting characters. Fans of L.A. Fiore and Cate Cameron will enjoy Just This Night.
 

Book Info:

Publication: March 1st 2016 | Berkley | Exclusive Romance #1

First in a sexy series set in a TV newsroom—from a multi Emmy Award-winning TV producer.

At News 9 San Diego, the hottest stories happen off camera.

Betrayed and abandoned by his wife and left to raise their young daughter on his own, TV news photographer Jake “Mac” MacDonald has moved to San Diego for a fresh start. He’s sworn off women forever and devoted his life to his little girl. But when his brother-in-law drags him out to a night club, Mac can’t help but be drawn to the cute blonde who asks him to dance. Maybe he can make an exception…for just one night.

A hot fling is exactly what news reporter Elizabeth White had in mind when she brought Mac home. A quick cure to help her get over her ex-boyfriend. But things get awkward when her anonymous hookup turns out to be her newest colleague. Now they must put their attraction behind them and find a way to work together. But when someone starts sabotaging Beth’s career, she realizes Mac is the only one she can trust. And maybe their one night has the makings of an exclusive after all.