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On One Condition
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Diane Alberts (Goodreads Author)
Kindergarten teacher Johanna hates Valentine’s Day. She hates romance, hates commercialism, and definitely hates her school’s annual charity date auction. She never expects her pre-auction night of drinking to land a sexy Brit in her bed. Or for that Brit to show up at the auction, bid thousands just to talk to her again, and get down on one knee in front of everyone and a...more
ebook, 112 pages
Published
February 2012
by Ever Afters (Entangled Publishing)
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On One Condition made my heart ache.
Johanna is just a tad over her mid twenties. She's not exactly a prude, but she ain't a saint either. She's a super model look alike kindergarten teacher, whose heart is larger than life. Out of all nights, the one night she decides to loosen up (thanks to her friends), she happens to have one too many a drink. Next thing she knows, she wakes up to the most beautiful green eyes she's ever seen.
She's not having any of it. She doesn't care who the heck he is o...more
Johanna is just a tad over her mid twenties. She's not exactly a prude, but she ain't a saint either. She's a super model look alike kindergarten teacher, whose heart is larger than life. Out of all nights, the one night she decides to loosen up (thanks to her friends), she happens to have one too many a drink. Next thing she knows, she wakes up to the most beautiful green eyes she's ever seen.
She's not having any of it. She doesn't care who the heck he is o...more
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3 Stars
Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures
On One Condition is a cute, enjoyable read by Diane Alberts. Kindergarten teacher, Johanna, wakes up on Valentines Day morning and sees a pair of bright green eyes. She immediately remembers part of the night before which involved way more drinking than normal. Since this isn’t something she normally does she asks her guests to leave immediately. He tries to talk to her and give her his name and business card but she refuses both and he leaves.
On a...more
Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures
On One Condition is a cute, enjoyable read by Diane Alberts. Kindergarten teacher, Johanna, wakes up on Valentines Day morning and sees a pair of bright green eyes. She immediately remembers part of the night before which involved way more drinking than normal. Since this isn’t something she normally does she asks her guests to leave immediately. He tries to talk to her and give her his name and business card but she refuses both and he leaves.
On a...more
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On One Condition by Diane Alberts is a contemporary romance about a marriage of convenience. That's not a combination that should work, but it does pretty well, most of the time.
This story has an absolutely terrific start. It begins with the, let's call it the "morning after the night before", and it's not pretty. But it is hilarious. Johanna wakes up in bed with a naked, gorgeous man with an absolutely yummy British accent,...more
On One Condition by Diane Alberts is a contemporary romance about a marriage of convenience. That's not a combination that should work, but it does pretty well, most of the time.
This story has an absolutely terrific start. It begins with the, let's call it the "morning after the night before", and it's not pretty. But it is hilarious. Johanna wakes up in bed with a naked, gorgeous man with an absolutely yummy British accent,...more
Who doesn't like Valentine's Day? Only one person: Johanna. She hates it! She hates being alone on Valentine's Day watching other couples being so loving. What's worse is her school's annual charity date auction where all singles have to go through (It's her third time). Not to mention that her annoying ex always turn up for this and bidding for her and she had to spend time with him unwillingly. However, he's not the only one bidding for her this year. He has a new competitor, one who wouldn't...more
I think I would have like this book more if I had not just read "The Marriage Bargain" by Jennifer Probst. This book was not a fleshed out as that one and since they have very similar story lines I could not help but compare. I never felt a connection to Johanna or really understood where she was coming from I wish she would have fleshed her character a bit more. Let the reader really know her insecurities about being abandoned. Even though you told us she felt abandon I never felt it. I thought...more
I love a good romance and when we are reading about reluctant guy/girl, I love it that much more, because as well all know, it will end up good in the end. Thats what makes them worthwhile. While I knew this was a short story I liked the premise, even if it was far fetched. Fairytales just don't happen, which is why I suppose I eat it up. Anyway, I really like the characters of Johanna and Damon but because it was so short I didn't really get the in depth knowledge of them that I would have like...more
Wow, another incredible romance novella published by Entangled. I am yet to find an Entangled title that I do not absolutely love.
Juliette hated Valentine's Day. Everyone walking around happy while she is always alone. Enter Damon, the one-night stand she kicks out of her room only to run into the next day and be proposed to. Juliette, thinks he's crazy but when she agrees to marry him so that he doesn't lose his fortune, she has no idea that this business partnership just might end in true love...more
Juliette hated Valentine's Day. Everyone walking around happy while she is always alone. Enter Damon, the one-night stand she kicks out of her room only to run into the next day and be proposed to. Juliette, thinks he's crazy but when she agrees to marry him so that he doesn't lose his fortune, she has no idea that this business partnership just might end in true love...more
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Take one person who doesn't think anyone can love them and add a member of the British aristocracy who's led to believe a marriage of convenience is needed to keep their inheritance and you have the premise of this lovely novella.
Johanna is determined to spend her life alone after having a few disastrous relationships, going as far as keeping everyone at arms length. But when she wakes up on Valentine's day after a night of drinking, she's in for a surprise when a stranger with a smoking hot Bri...more
Johanna is determined to spend her life alone after having a few disastrous relationships, going as far as keeping everyone at arms length. But when she wakes up on Valentine's day after a night of drinking, she's in for a surprise when a stranger with a smoking hot Bri...more
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My Review:
I really debated not reviewing this book because I wasn't sure what to do with it as far as my review goes. On One Condition is part of Entangled Publishing's new Ever After line. It's a very short read. I read it in a little over an hour. Unfortunately, I found it very short on story depth too. This book read like the original Harlequin's that I used to read in the early 1980's (yes, I am old...hehe!)
The story line is an old classic trope...English aristocracy who has to marry within...more
I really debated not reviewing this book because I wasn't sure what to do with it as far as my review goes. On One Condition is part of Entangled Publishing's new Ever After line. It's a very short read. I read it in a little over an hour. Unfortunately, I found it very short on story depth too. This book read like the original Harlequin's that I used to read in the early 1980's (yes, I am old...hehe!)
The story line is an old classic trope...English aristocracy who has to marry within...more
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Review Posted on Talk Supe
Rating: 3.5/5
Right off the bat, I knew I would like this story. After a drunken night with girlfriends, Johanna, wakes up on Valentine's Day with a delicious British man in her bed. Not even bothering with introductions or showing him the front door, Johanna immediately kicks him out of her apartment. The OCD, close guarded Johanna doesn't believe in love nor does she bother to get close to any man. Damon Hayes is accustomed to women throwing themselves at him so when...more
Rating: 3.5/5
Right off the bat, I knew I would like this story. After a drunken night with girlfriends, Johanna, wakes up on Valentine's Day with a delicious British man in her bed. Not even bothering with introductions or showing him the front door, Johanna immediately kicks him out of her apartment. The OCD, close guarded Johanna doesn't believe in love nor does she bother to get close to any man. Damon Hayes is accustomed to women throwing themselves at him so when...more
Hilarious, Sexy Fun
Johanna is a kindergarten teacher that thinks all the men in the world are schemers. Due to a little too much fun the day before Valentine’s day, she wakes up to a handsome man and kicks him out! Little does she know he’ll show up again as a knight in shining armor with an offer she can’t refuse.
Damon is a cute British Lord with sparkling green eyes. He needs to marry to save his fortune, and the only woman he wants is Johanna. Unfortunately, she doesn’t want him. He’ll have...more
Johanna is a kindergarten teacher that thinks all the men in the world are schemers. Due to a little too much fun the day before Valentine’s day, she wakes up to a handsome man and kicks him out! Little does she know he’ll show up again as a knight in shining armor with an offer she can’t refuse.
Damon is a cute British Lord with sparkling green eyes. He needs to marry to save his fortune, and the only woman he wants is Johanna. Unfortunately, she doesn’t want him. He’ll have...more
I rounded up on this one. I hate writing bad reviews, but this book was very poorly written. It reads like a rushed first rough draft. The idea behind the story is great! A modern day fairy tail and I love these kinds of stories. I'm sure it made complete sense to the author and apparently a lot of readers as well, but to me, the characters, the plot, the conflict, the story arc was all underdeveloped, disjointed, and rushed. It just skipped from this to that. How and why and what caused Damond...more
Kindle Edition, published February 13th, 2012
Entangled Publishing
Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined tying the knot with British royalty.
Johanna despises Valentines Day and isn’t looking forward to the date auction her school organized. Why is Viscount Damon Haymes suddenly on his knees in front of her?
He needs a wife to save his money – his sights set on a particular kindergarten teacher. Her!
Damon has no problem mixing business with pleasure, that is, if he could just get Johan...more
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Never in her wildest dreams could she have imagined tying the knot with British royalty.
Johanna despises Valentines Day and isn’t looking forward to the date auction her school organized. Why is Viscount Damon Haymes suddenly on his knees in front of her?
He needs a wife to save his money – his sights set on a particular kindergarten teacher. Her!
Damon has no problem mixing business with pleasure, that is, if he could just get Johan...more
Can I have a viscount that wants to make sure I'm happy in every way? Yeah...that's a YES PLEASE in all caps. Full of charm and romance with a side of misunderstandings wrapped in old hurts. These two had to work to find their happily ever after. Trust is so important to a relationship and these two bruise each other's hearts a few times before they get it right. But the HEA was all worth it.
Sometimes you just need a little romance in your life. A moment where you believe that love at first sight actually does exist. With ON ONE CONDITION, you get that plus so much more.
I was a little hesitant on a short story. I thought, what could an author really tell the reader in 85 pages. Diane Alberts not only tells you a story, but delivers a solid backstory for her two main characters that will have you asking her for asking for a sequel.
A morning that begins from one night stand with an u...more
I was a little hesitant on a short story. I thought, what could an author really tell the reader in 85 pages. Diane Alberts not only tells you a story, but delivers a solid backstory for her two main characters that will have you asking her for asking for a sequel.
A morning that begins from one night stand with an u...more
Hmm I'm not sure what to say about this book. It started out really good. But as the story went on I thought it was lacking something. I think it was a tad predictable and I thought the characters contradicted themselves.
Did she not just fini...more
She was a fool. A self-absorbed, cowardly fool who'd hurt the one person who'd proven he would stand by her, no matter what. She couldn't do this alone. Couldn't handle life without him, but it was too late.
She'd pushed him away, and he'd left her for good.
Did she not just fini...more
Full Review at Talk Supe
The reason why I'm giving On One Condition a 3 out of 5 (actually more like 3.5/5) rating is because the ending felt a little too rushed and the villain seemed to come out of nowhere and wasn't all that villainous. I wished this novella was just a little bit longer so the the tension built up by the villain could have been revealed a little smoothly. Instead, it felt like the whole situation was just thrown out there. Also, at the beginning it's mentioned that Johanna was...more
The reason why I'm giving On One Condition a 3 out of 5 (actually more like 3.5/5) rating is because the ending felt a little too rushed and the villain seemed to come out of nowhere and wasn't all that villainous. I wished this novella was just a little bit longer so the the tension built up by the villain could have been revealed a little smoothly. Instead, it felt like the whole situation was just thrown out there. Also, at the beginning it's mentioned that Johanna was...more
Enjoyed this book very much, the storyline between Johanna and Damon kept you wanting to know what was going to happen next!
after reading the marriage bargain by Jennifer Probst, saw this one and thought, oh what the hell, another book for 2.99, well, the joke was on me, pleasantly surprised also by this one!!! Redommended for u romantics at heart...
I may be girly at heart, but I love a book where the couple HAVE to get married. I know other readers don't, but it's a plot that I'm a sucker for. The hero in this, Damon, I loved from his first words to his awesome inner dialogue. He was just a great guy. She didn't grow on me quite as fast, but as her backstory built--you could see why she was so reserved and anxious. The plot really carried you along and I kept sneaking in chapters here and there all day when I should have been doing other t...more
“You said, ‘oh, my Lord’ enough last night, I figured you knew all about –“ – Viscount Damian Hayes (Oh this was a good one haha! Very funny!)
”I know damn well what I’m saying, Johanna. I love you. There. I said it. I love you” – Viscount Damian Hayes (sooooo funny hahaha I can’t help but laugh at their cute & cheesy lines)
They met at a bar for a one night stand but turns out they would be together for the rest of their lives. Johanna, a preschool teacher joins their annual Valentines Day da...more
”I know damn well what I’m saying, Johanna. I love you. There. I said it. I love you” – Viscount Damian Hayes (sooooo funny hahaha I can’t help but laugh at their cute & cheesy lines)
They met at a bar for a one night stand but turns out they would be together for the rest of their lives. Johanna, a preschool teacher joins their annual Valentines Day da...more
Jul 02, 2012
Elle (Ligia)
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Ah! I’m in love. With Damon.
Joanne is a kindergarten teacher in her mid-twenties. She has a strong personality, and is pretty stubborn, but she has a huge kind heart. She also happens to hate Valentine’s Day to the core. So what happens when she wakes up on the very day with a man in her bed? A man she didn’t even remember bringing him the night before? What happens? She kicks him out, without as much as a look. Strong personality I tell you, and strong will to kick someone like him out.
Damon H...more
Joanne is a kindergarten teacher in her mid-twenties. She has a strong personality, and is pretty stubborn, but she has a huge kind heart. She also happens to hate Valentine’s Day to the core. So what happens when she wakes up on the very day with a man in her bed? A man she didn’t even remember bringing him the night before? What happens? She kicks him out, without as much as a look. Strong personality I tell you, and strong will to kick someone like him out.
Damon H...more
A very fast read. I feel that the author could've let it go on longer to let the story develop better.
I liked the characters, they weren't anything extraordinary but they didn't suck too much and weren't totally 2 dimensional so that's a plus.
The writing was mostly good, I found myself rolling my eyes at some conversations but otherwise the writing was good. That's a big plus.
It'a an easy, quick read. It's like a quicker version of the marriage bargain. Ok, they're very different, I will say,...more
I liked the characters, they weren't anything extraordinary but they didn't suck too much and weren't totally 2 dimensional so that's a plus.
The writing was mostly good, I found myself rolling my eyes at some conversations but otherwise the writing was good. That's a big plus.
It'a an easy, quick read. It's like a quicker version of the marriage bargain. Ok, they're very different, I will say,...more
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My Review:
ON ONE CONDITION was one of those novellas that seemed to tick all of the boxes that I want to fulfill for a short, contemporary romance. Though, Johanna and Damon start of their relationship with what appears to be a one-night stand. Damon has his own agenda for wanting Johanna to stay with him for longer, but Johanna doesn't seem to be much of a romantic at the start anyway.
Diane Alberts throws her characters together for the second time at a cha...more
My Review:
ON ONE CONDITION was one of those novellas that seemed to tick all of the boxes that I want to fulfill for a short, contemporary romance. Though, Johanna and Damon start of their relationship with what appears to be a one-night stand. Damon has his own agenda for wanting Johanna to stay with him for longer, but Johanna doesn't seem to be much of a romantic at the start anyway.
Diane Alberts throws her characters together for the second time at a cha...more
I was kind of disappointed with this book. This was supposed to be a serious read. Not just some book with little plot. I honestly felt cheated of a good story line. Otherwise this book was amazing. You have the hot British guy with green eyes(I am a sucker for a green eyed Brit) who happens to like this girl, who doesn't like him. He has her marry him for a year so he can keep his fortune. This was a relaxing read and I found myself smiling a lot. I was also frowning a lot because Johanna kept...more
I don't know, I thought I wouldn't like this, but the guy is so sweet, funny, adorable and like Johanna, I just want to kiss him. A guy who googles a girl- no, use "Bing" to know more about her, and would use graphs and stuffs just to convince her how well done his proposal to her is well prepare. Silly, but it's the guy who made me all over this.
Everything else didn't matter to me, but that Sunday-meetings-with-someone did intrigued me. ;)
I am actually not done yet reading this, yet here I am r...more
Everything else didn't matter to me, but that Sunday-meetings-with-someone did intrigued me. ;)
On One Condition jumps right into the action the morning after Johanna's one night stand. Waking up with a naked man in your bed, and no recollection of how he got there might be some women's worst nightmare. For Johanna it just might have been the best moment of her life. After kicking him out without so much as giving him her name. Johanna was convinced that she would never have to look into his beautiful eyes again. Fate had other plans when she finds herself bought at the charity auction by...more
Jun 16, 2012
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Author: Diane Alberts
Published by: Entangled Publishing
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 4
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"On One Condition" by Diane Alberts was indeed a entertaining contemporary romantic quick read about a marriage of convenience. Starting with the "morning after the night before,"....which turns be very somewhat funny on just how these two people met and then this novel takes off from that... with Johanna Thomas who was a kindergarten elementary teacher th...more
Published by: Entangled Publishing
Age Recommend: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 4
Blog Review For: GMTA
Review:
"On One Condition" by Diane Alberts was indeed a entertaining contemporary romantic quick read about a marriage of convenience. Starting with the "morning after the night before,"....which turns be very somewhat funny on just how these two people met and then this novel takes off from that... with Johanna Thomas who was a kindergarten elementary teacher th...more
On One Condition did absolutely nothing for me. I felt like the whole book was just..... Johanna was a tad annoying and Damon was sweet. It always annoys me when two adults do this non-stop back and forth question inside their heads instead of talking it out with each other like adults. I know thats what makes the book but if you over do it (like On One Condition) I'm done. The story also felt a little rushed even for a short story. I see all the great reviews and I'm sorry to say that this book...more
Really, this book had me at the hot British guy. Seriously, what woman doesn't melt just a little at the thought of accented pillow talk? But then Ms. Alberts throws in a spunky heroine with a rich backstory and a heart of gold, a ton of laughs, and a bit of adventure--all in a very quick, addictive read! I didn't want this story to end.
I don't want to give any spoilers away, just know that if you are in the mood for a romantic, sweep you off your feet, modern day fairy tale that will have you g...more
I don't want to give any spoilers away, just know that if you are in the mood for a romantic, sweep you off your feet, modern day fairy tale that will have you g...more
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Diane Alberts has always been a dreamer with a vivid imagination, but it wasn't until 2011 that she put her pen where her brain was, and became a published author. Since receiving her first contract offer, she has yet to stop writing. Though she lives in the mountains, she really wishes she was surrounded by a hot, sunny beach with crystal clear water. She lives in Northeast Pennsylvania with her...more
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