Books in series
#1
One Night with a Stranger
2015
On the rebound from a bad breakup with Mr. Wrong, Lisa Randall does something she’s never done before: has a one night stand with a stranger she meets in a bar. As amazing as the night is, the last thing she expects is to hear from the guy again. But when one night turns into two, and then three, and then more, Lisa wonders whether her infatuation with Matt is keeping her from meeting Mr. Right, or whether a passionate one night stand can actually lead to true love.
Matt Owens has always considered himself the King of Jumping into Things Too Fast. He met his ex on a Tuesday, proposed on Saturday, and married her a month later. This time around he wants to take things slow, enjoy the moment. And the attractive woman he picked up in a bar seems to fit the bill. Lisa doesn’t even want to know his last name, let alone plan a future. But as he begins to develop feelings for her, he knows his one big secret could ruin any chance for something more.
#2
One Night with a Fantasy
2015
Sweethearts since high school, Jessica and Josh have stayed faithful through college, law school and establishing their careers. Now, twelve years into the relationship, they’re finally engaged. Jessica feels like she should be deliriously happy. She loves Josh with all her heart. But he’s the only lover she’s ever known. As the wedding looms, she wonders what it would be like to be with someone else, even if just for one night. When a sexy Frenchman friends her on social media, Jessica is tempted to experience what she might have missed. Should she risk her solid relationship for One Night with a Fantasy?
Josh Hadley has always been sure of what he wanted: Jessica Pena. Now that they’re finally engaged, he can’t wait to make her his wife. When Jess expresses last-minute doubts, Josh is devastated. Terrified that he might lose her, desperate to make her happy, he concocts a scheme for a virtual relationship designed to give her the illusion of what she thinks she wants. But as he gets deeper into the fantasy, Josh finds himself enmeshed in his own web of deceit, and realizes his pina colada plan could backfire and lose him the love of his life.
#4
One Night with the Best Man
2015
She's finally met the perfect man. But what if he wants the perfect woman?
‘No man is perfect’ has always been Courtney Clark’s dating motto. Until, at her best friend’s wedding, she spends a magical night with the best man, her secret childhood crush. After fulfilling her dreams in the handsome Navy officer’s arms, Courtney is almost convinced that he’s not only perfect, but possibly her soul mate. Except that he’s a rigid neat freak with every minute of his day planned, and she’s a free-spirited hot mess. And then there’s his crazy ex-girlfriend...
Lieutenant Commander Drew Randall can’t believe the beautiful woman he spends a passionate night with is the same gangly, red-haired, freckle-faced kid who used to hang around their house after school. Courtney Clark is a knockout. And since Drew’s about to be deployed, Courtney’s offer of a “friends with benefits” deal is the perfect arrangement. Then Courtney’s life is threatened, and Drew realizes his feelings for her go deeper than a fun romp in bed. But how can he ask this ‘live for the moment’ woman to wait for him?
#4.5
Waikiki Wedding
Unforgettable Nights in Hawaii
2016
alternate cover edition of [ASIN B01H94D21I](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213585224)
Two Weddings. Two Strangers. One Romance. In Hawaii for a destination wedding, bridesmaid Amy Pratt is thrilled to finally reconnect with her long lost brother. But paradise has a few surprises for the serious young woman with a sensible life plan. One thing she hasn't counted on is a handsome, heroic, former football jock. Between jobs, with no other plan than to visit his sister, Ray Varner becomes her last minute escort to a wedding in Hawaii. The last thing he expects is to find paradise in the eyes of a captivating woman constantly chaperoned by an overprotective big brother. Can madcap mixups, wedding chaos, and a week on Waikiki beach make the impossible seem possible? For Chris Keniston fans who’ve read Doug and Emily’s love story in Dive into You and have been waiting for Doug’s sister Amy’s story, WAIKIKI WEDDING is the answer. For readers of Linda Steinberg’s Unforgettable Nights series, this is book #5, which follows One Night with the Best Man, and brings the gang to Hawaii for Courtney and Drew’s wedding.
#5
One Night with the Professor
2017
alternate cover edition of [ASIN B06WGVMSH6](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213585979)
He teaches her history. She schools him in love. Nothing in Nora Pena’s life has ever come easy. If she can’t bring up her grade in ‘Tremaine the Terrible’s difficult history class, she won’t win the grant she needs to finish her degree. But getting close to the intimidating but handsome professor whose passions simmer below a crusty exterior could create as many problems as it solves.
Dr. Mark Tremaine may have a PhD in history but he needs a remedial class in life. Having escaped the demands of ‘publish or perish’ at a prestigious university, he now focuses on teaching the subject he loves at a smaller college. But despite his best efforts, he can’t seem to connect with his students. That is, until he mentors a shy but sassy young woman who makes him rethink his approach to teaching and opens him up to love.
#6
One Night with the Captain
2018
Emma McBride thought she was finally on the marriage track, but when her long-term boyfriend dumps her, she’s devastated. Convinced by a gal pal to take a cruise to Mexico, Emma’s hoping the sea, sand and solitude will mend her too-trusting heart. A shipboard affair is definitely not on her agenda. Especially not with a handsome Army captain who’ll be redeploying after the cruise. But the nights are long, and the man is caring and easy to talk to, and Emma finds herself trusting him more than she’d planned to. Can she enjoy the passion of the moment without falling in love? Army Captain Zach Lawrence used his much-needed shore leave to meet up with an online lady friend for a 5-day cruise. When she’s a no-show, he feels like a fool, but he’s not going to waste his R&R on might-have-beens. The refreshing candor of a quiet brunette catches his attention. And his heart. But she’s looking for a permanent relationship, and even if he wanted to, Zach can’t do permanent. Although he’s beginning to care for Emma more than he’d ever planned to, when the cruise is over, he has to walk away. Or does he?
#7
One Night with a Geek
2018
What happens when a geek turns into a Greek god? Free-spirited Callie Rose is not one for long-term liaisons. She’s had a longer relationship with the I.T. guy at work than any of the men she’s dated. So when her brainiac friend needs help with his online dating profile, Callie is happy to take him under her expert wing. She rewrites his profile, gives him a makeover, and coaches the clueless introvert on how to talk to women. But as she helps him gain confidence, Callie realizes she’s been the clueless one. Eyes finally opened to the feelings she’s had for Ian all along, Callie fears she’ll lose this caring, amazing guy to someone smart, someone perfect for him. Ian Thomas’s computer skills far outweigh his romantic abilities. He’s had a crush on Callie Rose since they started working together but she’s got him firmly relegated to the Friend Zone. When she offers to help him navigate the scary world of online dating, Ian welcomes the chance to spend more time with her. While Callie coaches him on dating skills, he uses what he learns to charm and win the woman he really wants.
#8
One Night with the Wrong Brother
2019
Sometimes the wrong date turns out to be the right man. When a handsome TV star walks into the diner where she’s working and invites her to be his date to a Hollywood awards show, Annie Lawrence is awed and amazed. Recently laid off from her PR job, she’s more than ready for her luck to change. But the night of the date, the actor is a no-show, and his manager Ben takes her to the awards. Hiding her disappointment, Annie’s determined to make the best of it. But as the evening develops, politeness grows into interest, then attraction. And as she gets to know Ben Granger better, she realizes that being stood up by a Hollywood star is the best thing that ever happened to her. Ben Granger has been responsible for his little brother since he was born, helping him out of scrapes and rescuing him from trouble. Now that Kyle has landed a lead in a hit TV show, Ben, as his manager, is still cleaning up after him. Kyle’s been using and dumping every Hollywood starlet who comes under his spell, so Ben runs a contest to restore his brother’s image and chooses a sweet wholesome girl for the publicity date. When Kyle bails on Annie, Ben escorts her himself and discovers that she’s no hayseed, but a poised, accomplished young woman with a background in public relations. As Annie helps him manage his brother’s public persona, Ben realizes he wants her as his partner, professionally and personally. But when Annie challenges him to become his own person rather than his brother’s keeper, Ben must choose between obligation and love.
#9
One Night with a Hollywood Hero
2019
Late to meet her group for a camping trip, physical therapist Sierra Dunn takes a shortcut off the path, twists her ankle, and plunges fifty feet down the mountain. Her desperate cries bring a strong, surefooted man to her rescue. Even in jeans, a faded tee and a week’s worth of beard, he’s incredibly handsome. He carries her to his cabin to wait for help. But a flash flood washes away the trails. Stranded without phone, Internet, electricity, or medical facilities, Sierra has to spend the night with a man who tends to her sprained ankle and treats her like a princess. Attraction ignites between them. But would he feel the same way about her if she reveals who she used to be? Star of the hit TV show Bite Me, Kyle Granger let fame go to his head and spiraled down a dark path. So he’s escaping to a secluded mountain cabin to rediscover the person he used to be. When an injured woman invades his solitude and he realizes she doesn’t recognize him, Kyle seizes the chance to make a connection as his true self. Wholesome and health conscious, Sierra is different from any woman he’s ever known. As Kyle cares for Sierra’s injuries and becomes a giver instead of a taker, he develops feelings for Sierra he never expected. But will she still care for him when they return to the real world and she learns who he really is?
Authors
Chris Keniston
Author · 64 books
A native New Yorker, Chris Keniston was on her way to Australia when she fell in love with North Texas. Little did she know the balmy seventy-degree October days would turn into fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk heat in August!Twenty years later, she started scribbling short stories about her favorite TV shows, giving them lives more to her liking - and the elusive happy ending. Not long after, a dear friend dragged her to a local writers’ meeting. After winning multiple writing contests and making the finals in the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Golden Heart contest, she now spends her days, and nights, writing contemporary romantic fiction with lots of emotion, plenty of surprises, and, of course, the happily ever after. Chris lives in suburban Dallas with her husband, two human children, and two canine children. Though she loves her puppies equally, she admits being especially attached to her German Shepherd rescue named Gunny. After all, even dogs deserve a happily ever after. Die gebürtige New Yorkerin Chris Keniston war auf dem Weg nach Australien, als sie sich in Nord-Texas verliebte. Damals wusste sie noch nicht, dass die milden einundzwanzig Grad des Oktobers sich im August in eine Hitze verwandeln würden, in der man ein Ei auf dem Asphalt braten könnte. Zwanzig Jahre später verbringt sie ihre Tage und Nächte mit dem Schreiben von zeitgenössischen Liebesromanen mit viel Gefühl, einigen Überraschungen und natürlich mit Happy End. Als stolze Mutter von zwei menschlichen Kindern lebt Chris mit ihrem Mann und ihren beiden Hundekindern in einem Vorort von Dallas. Obwohl sie ihre vierbeinigen Familienmitglieder gleichermaßen liebt, gibt sie zu, dass sie eine ganz besondere Bindung zu ihrem Deutschen Schäferhund Gunny aus dem Tierheim hat. Schließlich verdienen auch Hunde ein Happy End. https://www.chriskeniston.com/deutsch...
