The Night Before

De: Jacinta Howard

Narrado por: Winston James, Alyx Monroe

Ava couldn’t believe she’d let her best friend talk her into coming to a mind numbing holiday party on the night before Christmas. As Ava counts the minutes before she can leave, all she can think about is how much she wants to snuggle up on the sofa with a crappy holiday movie and drink too much eggnog (with rum). That is, until an old classmate, Elias Young, sits next to her at the party. Elias is way too charming to be any good for her, but fate forces Ava to put that tired theory to the ultimate test. Is it happenstance? Serendipity? Or, is the night before Christmas also the night before everything Ava thinks she knows about love changes for good?

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awesome

I love Jacinta Howard writing style. she always pulls emotions from you. This is sweet and sexy story.

Overall I liked it...

The story was short and ended abruptly to me. I wasn't a fan of the main character Ava. But on a positive note, Winston Killed it. The male narrator did an Excellent job!!

Want more

Love new narration and really want a second book to see where this story goes next!

Sip Approved

Let’s Set the Mood Right Quick:

The Night Before by Jacinta Howard

Drink: Eggnog and Bourbon with a pinch of Cinnamon

Music: Piece of Mind by Kehlani

Audible: Alyx Monroe, Winston James: This was our first story narrated by these two and they did a great job. They both made a point to change their voices for different characters; something we really enjoy. Alyx Monroe did a nice job bring an intelligent woman stuck in a rut to life. While Winston James captured your heart immediately and never let go. We’re looking forward to listening to more books read by them.

Ava: If, “stubborn to a fault was a person,” it would be Ava. She needed to learn to get out of her own way and not to be scared to take a chance.

Elias: If, “going for what you want,” was a person it would be Elias. His confidence was attractive. His mind was beautiful. And his body sexy. He was a go getter and easy to love.

This was a cute holiday short read. These characters both had baggage from their past but were dealing with it so differently. This book got a lot of emotions in there quick and showed how sometimes the right person can make all the difference. This was a sweet read for sure.

Sweet!

Short and sweet! This was definitely more like a novella but I enjoyed. Wholesome and sweet.

Great

man this book was soooo good. I didn't know it was just going to end and you have to wait for the next book to find out what happens next. but the story was well written and had my attention from beginning to end

This book was good but much too short

Loved the book but wanted to know more about Elias and Ava or even more details about the brothers, please tell me there will be a book two. Let me go hunt for Jacinta Howard work now. 💃🏾🚶🏾‍♀️

I liked it

Cute story of rescuing a damsel in distress. Perfect prelude to a series about Elias and his brothers. Look forward to hearing more. Narrators were on point!

short but good story

Loved the story but it could have been longer. I am left wondering what happening.

Cute And Entertaining!!!

The Night Before was a cute holiday love story. Ava and Elias clicked from the moment he sat next to her. There was so much good energy and chemistry between them. What I enjoyed most was the conversation between them. Even though Ava was annoyed when Elias interrupted her while she was reading her book in the middle of a holiday party, she still managed to engaged him with sexy banter, flirting, and some intimate conversations. Elias didn't let Ava's hesitation stop him one bit. He was persistent in his pursuit of her and finally got the girl he's been crushing on since high school. The Night Before is a quick romantic read that hits the spot for the holidays. I have several books by Jacinta Howard but, this is the first one I've actually ready and I really enjoyed it. But, what's up with The Morning After? The author's note said it was coming Winter 2018. Sis, it's Winter 2021! Where's book two?!!!