Review: Just One Night by Jami Wagner (Black Alcove #2)


Note: This ARC was provided by InkSlinger PR in exchange for an honest review.

Just One Night is the second book in the Black Alcove series by Jami Wagner and was a sequel I was looking forward because of the obvious connection between Sara Connelly and Logan Parker in the first book, Just One Kiss. My expectations were pretty high because I enjoyed book one and while this was entertaining for the most part, I did find myself quite frustrated. Now, don't get me wrong. Jami Wagner's writing was as good as it was before and I really liked Logan, who evolved from the guy he was in the series starter to someone who was more focused and inspired here. My frustration came from Sara and her lack of conviction when it came to making a solid decision when it came to her relationship with Logan. She would take a step forward and jump a few back, letting her fear get the better of her when it came to love.

Whether they were a couple or not, it's always been Sara and Logan, from the time they became friends on Logan's first day of school to working together at the Black Alcove. When they decide to give having a relationship another shot, any plans they had are nixed when Sara's father informs her that he bough a bar in Colorado that would be exclusively hers. She's excited, both at the prospect of finally being in charge of a bar that was hers and at Logan taking over as manager of the Black Alcove. But it's pretty clear from the beginning that Sara's father had ulterior motives and Logan is smart enough to notice. They may only be a few hours away from one another, but distance is distance and it puts a strain on their still new relationship. When doubts and suspicions spring up, Logan and Sara may end up with another heartbreak.

She may be smart and driven and a heck of a bar manager, but Sara seemed to be absolutely clueless as to how to move forward with her relationship with Logan. She was either blind or naive to not know what her father was doing. I felt that Logan was trying to make more of an effort to stay connected to Sara and while Sara did love Logan, he fell behind in terms of her list of priorities. I did, however, end up liking Liam, who I wasn't a fan of for about half the book, but I'm hoping he gets his own happily-ever-after later on (although he's in a different bar). I'm also curious with regards to Logan's sister Alexis as well as Conner Brian, Kelsey's brother who happens to have a young son. While Logan and Sara's love story didn't meet all of my high expectations, it was still a pretty good, albeit frustrating, read. Just One Night gets 3.5 stars. ♥

Release Date: 16 February 2016

Date Read: 12 February 2016

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