Blogging by Liza: JUST ONE NIGHT: THE KINGSTON FAMILY #1

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

JUST ONE NIGHT: THE KINGSTON FAMILY #1

She’s the woman he can’t live without.

The one he can’t risk screwing up their relationship by sleeping with her.

Linc Kingston doesn’t accept anything less than perfection. Not in his billion-dollar business or in his personal life. He has it all. Except one thing. His personal assistant and best friend in his bed, moaning his name. No matter how much Linc wants her, she’s completely off-limits.

Jordan Greene grew up the daughter of the housekeeper at the Kingston estate, where she met and bonded with Linc at a young age, despite their economic differences. But no matter how close they are now or how much their attraction simmers beneath the surface, they’re still from two different worlds. Besides, Jordan isn’t about to risk losing her best friend for one sensual night.

Jordan might be the only woman who can handle Linc and his domineering, bossy attitude, but beneath that gruff exterior is a vulnerable man who, despite his wealth, has had a less-than-charmed life. And when Linc’s father dies, she’s there for him—unwavering in her friendship.

Until one night of passion and a positive pregnancy test changes everything.

Release Date: April 20, 2021

CP Publishing

The Kingston Family #1

Contemporary Romance

Review copy provided by publisher

Liza's Review:

Just One Night is the first book in the Kingston Family series from Carly Phillips. I loved this book from the very first page so much so, I've read it several times already.

Linc Kingston and Jordan Greene have been best friends their entire lives. Jordan's mom worked for Linc's family when they were growing up and Linc and Jordan were always together. Once Jordan graduated from college, it seemed completely natural for her to come to work with Linc as his personal assistant, and because of the way Linc's father had cheated on his mother repeatedly with his secretaries, Linc has placed Jordan in the do not touch zone, even if he is insanely attracted to her. Jordan's mother has told her over and over again she and Linc can never be more than friends, as they come for such different backgrounds. Jordan is equally as attracted to Linc as he is to her, yet never plans to act on said attraction. Everything changes when Linc discovers he has a half-sister he never knew about and needs to go to Florida to meet her, and needs his best friend with him.

First of all, I absolutely loved the friendship between Linc and Jordan. Yes, they had smoking hot chemistry, but they each were firm in their belief to never do anything to mess up their friendship. I also loved that despite the differences in their financial backgrounds, Linc never looks at Jordan any differently than any other friend. So much so, that when he met his new sister Aurora, Jordan had to explain how different it was for someone who had little to no money to feel intimidated by his wealth. I felt like he was pretty naive with his outlook, and loved he was shocked when both Jordan and his sister Chloe had to explain things to him. I will say Linc had very strong protective instincts when it came to the people he loved, and I loved they were there from the beginning with both is new sister and Jordan. Linc and Jordan's relationship gave me all the feels! OMG they had such a great friendship, but when they took it to the next level, the sparks between them could light up a room.

The best friends to lovers troupe is one of my favorites, and add in a surprise baby, and I am absolutely giddy. I'm not really sure why both troupes are like catnip to me, but they always bring me such joy. Carly Phillips absolutely knocked it out of the park with Just One Night. It was full of friendship, family, humor, a bit of drama, and so much romance I adored every single moment. Jordan and Linc are two of my favorite characters ever from Ms. Phillips. Just One Night was a killer opening book to this new series! I can't wait to see where Ms. Phillps takes us with each new installment in the Kingston Family series.

Rating: 5 Stars (A+)