Reviewers at Escapist Book Blog highlight the "explosive" and "off-the-charts" chemistry between Dillon and West, noting that their connection feels natural and deepens beyond just physical attraction.
While many enjoyed the "unexpected twists," some reviewers on Amazon UK found the ending a bit rushed or "unbelievable" compared to the strong first half. The Two Week Stand by Samantha Towle
Dillon is widely praised for her funny inner monologues, constant over-thinking, and "sassy" personality. Reviewers at Escapist Book Blog highlight the "explosive"
Dillon Dawson, a romance writer, finds her world shattered just two weeks before her wedding when she catches her fiancé cheating with her mother. Refusing to waste a non-refundable trip, she heads to the Maldives alone on what was supposed to be her honeymoon. There she meets West Oakley, a professional American football player hiding from a public scandal. West proposes a simple arrangement: a two-week, no-strings-attached stand to enjoy the paradise together. Dillon Dawson, a romance writer, finds her world
The book is frequently described as "sizzling" and "super steamy," featuring well-written intimate scenes that lean into West's more dominant side in the bedroom.
by Samantha Towle is a sizzling beach romance that readers from Goodreads and Amazon describe as a fun, fast-paced, and highly addictive read. Set in the lush Maldives, it blends the "jilted bride" and "holiday fling" tropes into a story that is equal parts hilarious and steamy. Plot Overview
A few readers on Goodreads felt the characters acted significantly older than their early 20s, which occasionally made their dialogue feel disconnected from their stated ages. Review Summary Rating/Detail Average Rating ~4.0 - 4.5 Stars Pacing Fast (70% of readers) Mood Lighthearted, Funny, Sexy Trope(s) Jilted Bride, Holiday Fling, Forced Proximity