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One fateful night, Toni Langston seduces her best friend, the guy she's been in love with forever. Two problems-he doesn't remember a thing that happened and now she's pregnant. Toni Langston has been in love with Simon, her best friend, for years. The night Simon breaks up with his long time girlfriend, he and Toni make love. Toni is devastated and humiliated when, in the heat of the moment, he calls her by his girlfriend's name. The next morning, Simon remembers nothing of the previous night and Toni is only too relieved not to remind him. Two months later, she discovers she's pregnant. She wants Simon to love her, apart from any obligation he might feel because of the baby. So she embarks on a quest to seduce her best friend, to make him see her as more than a little sister, to make him love her as much as she loves him. It works. Maybe too well. Now when things are perfect, she faces telling him of the secret she's kept.
"You've been reading my pregnancy book again," she said with a laugh. But she found it endearing he had devoted so much time to reading about something that affected her.
She reached a hand up and placed it on his chest. "Thank you," she whispered.
"For what?" he asked, confusion clouding his eyes.
"For caring about me," she said softly.
Not taking the time to ponder whether this was the appropriate moment, she smoothed her hand up over his shoulder and over the back of his neck. Pulling him down at the same time she raised her lips, she pressed her mouth to his.
He stiffened in surprise, but she moved her lips softly over his, seeking, almost pleading with him to respond. His mouth opened, and he took control of the kiss. His hand slid up to her neck holding her against him as his tongue darted forth.
She moaned softly, twining her fingers in his hair pulling him even closer. Heaven had nothing on Simon. His kiss was possessive, strong, everything she'd dreamed about since their first night together. Only now he knew what he was doing.
A giddy thrill shot through her body as the kiss went on, his hot breath on her face only fanning the out of control flames.
Then he jerked away leaving her struggling to catch her breath. His eyes were bright with ... regret? Shock? He rocked back on his heels and ran a hand through his hair, then swore.
This wasn't the reaction she'd envisioned.
She struggled to sit up, wrapping her arms around her chest in a protective measure. Then she waited with dread for him to speak.
"Jesus, Toni. I'm sorry. Christ, are you okay?"
She nodded, too numb to speak. He was apologizing. Humiliation edged every bit of the euphoria that had swept over her just seconds ago. Slow heat spread up her neck and over her cheeks. "I'm fine," she finally murmured.
Not saying anything further, she rose, wrapping her dignity around her like a tattered blanket then walked through the kitchen toward her room.
"Toni, wait," he called.
Ignoring his plea, she quietly closed the door behind her and locked it. If she didn't get out of there soon, she was going to lose all semblance of self control.
The tears came before she got to her bed. She knew it was a long shot, but hope springs eternal. Or it did. Now she was going to have to face the music. She was pregnant and alone. Simon didn't see her as anything more than a kid sister. The sooner she came to terms with that the sooner she could get on with her future. Single motherhood.
Her doorknob jiggled then a soft knock sounded. "Toni? Toni, open the door please. We need to talk. God, I'm sorry. I had no right to do that."
She buried her head further into her pillow and shut out the sound of his pleading. After a few minutes, she could hear him walk away.
She rolled onto her side and gripped the pillow against her chest. What the hell was she going to do? She couldn't face him now. Once again, she'd screwed up royally. And this time she'd probably ruined their friendship as well.
(Continues...)
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How does a woman tell the man she's been enamored with, that they had a one-night-stand (which he doesn't remember any of it at all), that now she's pregnant with his baby? Oh, and let's not forget, they're best friends and he just so happen to call her by his ex-girlfriend name to boot!
Toni has a major dilemma, does she keep it all to herself until its utmost necessary or come clean with Simon in the beginning?
Well there's only way to discover the conclusion to the mystery is by reading it yourself.
Yet there's one tidbit I'll divulge, you will NOT be disappointed, because Ms. Banks can definitely deliver a GRUELING HEARTFUL ROMANCE, WITH NOTHING SHORT OF SEXUAL HEAT that will bring you to your KNEES!
Every time I turned the page, I was on the EDGE OF MY SEAT with EXCITEMENT. I've CRIED, LAUGHED, and found my own GRATIFICATION within the pages of this SPECTACULAR novel.
WELL DONE MS. BANKS, ALWAYS DESERVING WELL BEYOND A 5 STAR RATING!
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Posted March 30, 2013
I loved this book!!! I'm hoping to Maya will turn this into a trilogy...want great things to happen for AJ & Mike!!!
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Posted December 27, 2012
This book was great. I just wish she would have done this as a series and wrapped up all the guys stories
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Posted October 23, 2012
Easy read. Decent story, but story was too drawn out! Love scenes were average at best. I usually love books by this author, but this one was a miss!
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Posted October 18, 2012
## Maya Banks is a freakin' genius. This book is fabulous. This is the third time i've read this book and I still can't get over how good it is. It's one of those special stories that stays with you days after reading it. Ms. Banks writes amazing characters. The connection between these friends was undeniable. Be sure to keep the tissues handy though. There are definitely some heartbreaking moments. Too bad she didn't write a story for Mike or AJ. Loved their characters as well. A must read!
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.I couldnt put this book down! I am such a huge Maya Banks fan! Her writing sucks you in to the story from the first page. Please tell me there will be another book that tells AJ story.
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Posted June 16, 2011
Loved the book. Great characters that made you want to be a part of their 'family'. I just wish it would have wrapped up the story. It kinda just ended. Left me wanting to know more!
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Posted June 15, 2011
A+great+romance+book+but+also+has+it%27s+funny+and+extremely+sweet+moments.
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Posted April 1, 2011
I've read many books by Maya Banks and what struck me about "Seducing Simon" was the underlying sweetness of the characters and the humor of the pursuit of the title character. The sexual content is less explicit and more understated than that in other Banks' novels. Despite the misleading and, frankly, embarrassing cover, the novel is a a pleasant read. Light and entertaining.
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Posted May 13, 2013
This was a good book...made me happy, sad, mad, cry with its build up then BAM it ended. So that was dissappointing thought she could have finished up a little, maybe add a squeal about AJ which finished with everyone. Heck you were with her thru he whole pregnancy and we dont even know what the baby was. Just saying
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Posted March 24, 2013
Great book could not put it down
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Posted March 12, 2013
Write a sequel! So totally awesome!
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Posted March 11, 2013
It was a bit farfetched. I think it needed to be molded a little more before it was released.
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Posted February 21, 2013
Loved this book. Could not put it down, read in one night! Have found a new author I love. Hope there are sequels!!
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Posted January 11, 2013
Great book couldn't put it down.
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Posted July 11, 2012
Good book
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Posted April 21, 2012
Havw to read it. Not highly sexual but u laugh,cry and i loved it.
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Posted December 23, 2011
Very romantic! Hope AJ gets a story soon! And then Mike......
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Posted October 17, 2011
Loved the story. Really hope she has a book about AJ.
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Posted March 23, 2011
Enjoyable plot
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Overview
One fateful night, Toni Langston seduces her best friend, the guy she's been in love with forever. Two problems-he doesn't remember a thing that happened and now she's pregnant. Toni Langston has been in love with Simon, her best friend, for years. The night Simon breaks up with his long time girlfriend, he and Toni make love. Toni is devastated and humiliated when, in the heat of the moment, he calls her by his girlfriend's name. The next morning, Simon remembers nothing of the previous night and Toni is only ...