The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand

By: Penelope Ward, Vi Keeland

Narrated by: Sebastian York, Vanessa Edwin

Length: 9 hrs and 12 mins

Publisher's summary

From New York Times best-selling authors Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland comes a new stand-alone romance.

Rule number one for having a one-night stand: Don’t fall for the girl. After a lengthy dating slump, I finally met someone who sparked my interest. Well, first the sparks flew when we argued. Later in the evening those sparks ignited into something more.

I was drawn to Devyn, in a way I hadn’t felt in a really long time. Needless to say, I was disappointed when she abruptly left after our amazing night together. I couldn’t stop thinking about her. But she hadn’t even given me her number. In a city with eight-million people, I figured I’d never see Devyn again.

So imagine my surprise when I knocked on the door of an apartment in the building I lived in, and none other than my one-night stand stood on the other side.

If I thought Devyn didn’t want anything to do with me before, that was nothing compared to how she felt after finding out I was the landlord and she was about to be evicted. And that was just the first surprise that would rock my world when it came to the mystery woman in apartment 410.

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Their love didn’t jump off the page

Just finished listening. And of course the narration was phenomenal as usual from these narrators. The story was OK. There wasn’t anything I hated about any of the characters. I just didn’t feel that pull between the two leads that you would expect to feel. And honestly, the storyline felt like a retread of a lot of things I’ve read before…re-organized maybe into something new, but just not what I was looking for. That being said, the writing was great as usual from these authors and it’s probably just a bit of what I’m looking for versus what the story is. Big Spoiler: this is a love triangle with a surprise baby story… if I’d had an idea of that going in I might not have bought it.

Spoilers

This is a kid/baby focused story which is NOT mentioned in the summary, my least favorite troupe. The heroine’s character was not formed enough for me to care about her. Which made the fact that two men loved her very unrealistic. The authors do write good steamy scenes which plays out as maybe the reason the hero is attracted to her in the first place. Typical story nothing special. Narrators were good.

AN ADDICTIVE 5⭐️ EMOTIONALLY-PACKED ROLLERCOASTER

Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland are two authors I already know and love writing as a dynamic duo or individually, so I knew this was going to be a great story. However, this story wasn’t just great.. it was packed full of emotional highs and lows, push and pulls, rocky roads littered with feels and a tight group of best friends who supported Devyn and Owen, gave them great advice and had their back no matter what. It’s an (off book) one night stand who unexpectedly meet again in a plot that’s got its few sexy times but certainly isn’t drown out by them. There’s heart and heavy and humor as this caring supportive hero proves he’s all in as the emotionally overloaded heroine struggles with choices and feelings, trust issues, family drama and responsibilities.. and an unplanned surprise. Then, pair all that deliciousness up with the fantastic voice acting by Sebastian and Vanessa, and you’ve got an easy on the ears compelling listen. With a hero and heroine you’re going to love as you root for them on their torn journey as the years of baggage gets lifted, as their romance slowly builds and builds and as the roadblocks eventually all lead to a very sweet and happy ending. Great secondary characters too.

Worth a credit? Yes, it’s an emotionally conflicted story that’s full of charm and I couldn’t wait for the rainbow at the end of their difficult journey.

SPOILER ALERT!!!

I’ve read almost all the books written by both authors. They are both favs of mine. I love this series. However, I felt like this book fell short. I wish they would’ve went into more detail about the “one night stand” they had. Like I felt like the MCs didn’t have that explosive chemistry they wanted us to believe they had. Like this amazing night they swear happened didn’t roll over into this relationship that was formed.

Excellent read

Readers are amazing and great story. Listened to it twice while cleaning house. Really holds your interest.

I like the store line

Please let Sebastian read all male lines! His voice is so manly. He even does a better job at female lines than girl reading male lines.

A sweet story

This is a tale about of a one night stand that becomes so much more. What I liked about this book was it wasn’t a simple or quick romance out of the blue. The characters interacted in each other’s lives and built a relationship over time.

Only 3 🌟 for me sorry, I wanted to like it!

This story was a typical Vi and Penelope story. Started off really slow then progressed. The story had some funny moments but it just didn't mesh with me. The female narration was way to high pitch and her male voice was annoying. Sebastián York was great hints the 3 🌟. The first and second books were much better.

Cheesy

Shocked this was a vi book. The characters were lame, the story was unbelievable and dragged. I put the cadence on double and just wish I wouldn’t have finished it. Not worth a credit and I never thought I would say that about a vi book.

Loved it!

Wonderful narrator- love story and good people in storyline. Easy to listen to and enjoy

Would not recommend

She leaves the MC on while still keeping the door open for her friends with benefits open.. she tells the MC she’s his girlfriend yet doesn’t correct the friend when he talks about moving in and being a family.. I found this book frustrating and couldn’t wait to end it.
Disappointed I use a credit on it. Authors have better books!

One of the best books i've read in a while

Let me just say the reason I decided to listen this book was Because I love Sebastian Yorks voice. Anytime i listen to an audible book when its paired With something from Vi catalog you know, it's gonna be good and this one, It did not disappoint. I loved every minute of it i was never bored and it never lost me at any point in time. it started out just slow enough to get to interested but not bored And the drama is well-timed. Nothing in the story was useless information and it was not overwrriten . Props to the other Author I don't know who she is but afternoon this afternoon I'm gonna know who SHE IS. I love the book. I don't wanna spoil anything for anyone so read it yourself, but it's really good.

Fabulous

What a
fabulous story with such great characters the narrator s voices were great to
This is the third book in the series and so emotional and funny this story has everything
So looking forward to the next in the series x